BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 442: Not Worth It

Chapter 442: Not Worth It

To be honest I don’t think I am sure about this. Because even right now the need to be near him was uncanny, like I can’t breathe without him in the same room. I know it has to do with the blood and that was the reason I felt like my skin was about to jump out my body and go to where Dace is.

"I am sure. I will make sure I am not addicted, dealing with Luther already. Do you really think he backed down?"

I really don’t believe it, because I believe Luther cares for me in his way. When he knows the importance of something he goes the extra mile for it. We’re the offspring of Cassius Morelock and his prize.

"I don’t know, sometimes I can’t understand him, he did not attempt to ever rescue you when Dace kidnapped you"

"There must be a reason"

"I hope so because next time I see him I will punch him"

"You have to leave Grayson you can’t stay here"

"I can’t leave you, Emma, I promise I will stay by you"

"But not this time, Dace might hurt you"

"He would have but I think he didn’t because of you"

"What?" I blinked.

"He never tortured me, just kept me in a cell"

Is it because I begged him not to? It can’t be... right?

"Listen I will be fine"

I shook my head.

"Emma, please listen. I’m with Emilia so I am fine"

"R-Really?" a smile found his lips as he nodded. "D-Did you tell her?"

He shrugged. "I had to, but at the same time what use would it be?"

"D-Did she take it well?"

"Depends... I can’t describe it, but did she meet you? She said she was going to talk with you"

I sighed. "I guess she didn’t take it well then" It must be shocking for her to learn everything like that. Ever since Grayson found out that with enough closure our blessing can’t affect Emilia because of their bond, it was no use because she would just forget again.

"I’m going to Costa Rica with Dace" I suddenly said.

He frowned. "What?"

"And I have to, it is part of the deal"

"Emma this deal might be dangerous and remember-"

"I know Grayson I know, But with this, I can get some ounce of control over my life" I pulled my shirt sleeve down to show him the mark was no longer there. "See?"

"You’re trusting him"

"No I am using him just as he used me, so it’s a win-win"

"Fuck! This is so screwed up. I’m coming with"

"Please Grayson"

"I’m not leaving"

"Then stay, as long as you stay out of sight, I know Emilia won’t let anything happen to you. But you can’t follow me to Costa Rica"

He grunted frustratedly.

"Please, Grayson... Please"

~

I really hope Grayson listens to me because I don’t know what I will do if anything happens to him. I know he won’t leave after finding out what Dace did and just as strong-headed, he won’t leave me alone in this place so the best option was to stay with Emilia in the meantime.

I pressed my finger on the button and the elevator doors opened, I stepped in and it made a slight jerk and pulled me up. I leaned against the wall staring at my shoes. It’s getting harder and harder each day and I can tell, the past is catching up to me quicker than expected.

But I am not really for another tragic repeat, whatever feeling I had for Dace must be buried deep down and locked in a door with the key thrown into a hole. If I fall there’s no telling what will be at stake again.

His life.

The voice in my head made my body shake and just at the mere thought of it, I could picture years ago when our bond was cruelly ripped away from us, his blood. He was in so much pain than I was, a bond is a most sacred thing for them and not being a werelion like him I never understood how deep it instills in their heart. I didn’t just break the bond, I broke his heart and his soul, an extension of him that can never be replaced. Mine broke too because my heart will always beat for him, even if he never realizes it.

The elevator door jerked open and I took a deep breath before stepping in. I usually feel his usual gloomy dark aura but now there was no warmth of it. I looked around before heading to his room, it was empty just as I expected. I sighed, closing my eyes and a faint smile found my lips, my eyes moved to the bed and I could already see the memories... of him holding me in his arms as he slept, after he saved me from that manticore sustaining an injury because of it. I had to stay by his side because I couldn’t bear to be two feet away from him.

The feeling of his warmth, his arms around me as he lightly snored.

Suddenly a soft meow distracted me and I twirled when Tiger ran towards me.

"Tiger!" I knelt to him and he hopped on my lap. I smiled ear to ear at the orange cat.

"Mistress, I can feel your magic"

"Of course you do. And you did a good job hiding in plain sight" I rubbed his under chin and he purred with closed eyes.

"So that’s the rat I smelt"

I froze and Tiger hopped off and went in a threatening pose while hissing. Dace casually stood at the door frame, leaning against it with folded arms. How long has he been there?

"Dace" I began.

He kept his eyes on the cat and my heartbeat spiked.

"Tiger run!"

He did as I was told but before he could take two steps or so much as warped Dace grabbed him by the neck. Tiger hissed, flinging his paws around and Dace only seemed amused and unfazed by him.

I shot to my feet. "Don’t hurt him!"

"Unhand me Raven haired!" Tiger hissed.

"A Talking cat? Several things around you are beyond normal"

I snatched Tiger away from him and cuddled him in my arms. "Tiger is just a cat, nothing more so he’s not a threat to you"

Dace tilted his head to the side. "You make it sound so convincing"

"And you think I would lie?"

Tiger has special abilities to warp to any location but I can’t have him knowing that and deem him a threat to him.

Tiger hissed at him and Dace gave him a death glare. "How old is he? He sounds too old"

"He’s still young and don’t you dare insult my cat!" I nuzzled him more.

Dace’s teeth grind together. "How long has he been here?!"

"Long enough"

"Right under my nose. Let me guess he helped you plan your escape?"

I shrugged.

"And how on earth did he make it all the way from Washington?"

"He’s a talking cat, and he has intelligence"

"Fair enough" he eyed the Tiger once again as if he was trying to see what wasn’t there.

"Go!" I dropped Tiger and he dashed off in a haste, probably afraid of Dace grabbing him again.

"Don’t let that damn cat in here again!" he snarled.

I smirked, folding my arms. "Why? Is he bothering you?"

"I hate cats," he declared.

I gasped, "That’s a very heartless thing to say!"

"I never said I had a heart, baby girl"

"Shame on you!" I walked to the door but he grabbed my arm and pulled me back until my back was against his chest.

"That is some bratty attitude, baby" he warned.

"Don’t!" I growled trying to pull off but he’s just too strong.

"Don’t think I let what happened today slide, you owe me an explanation"

"I don’t owe you anything, Dace!"

"I love it when you say my name" he let me go and I stumbled forward, I faced him with angry eyes while whipping my hair backwards to get it off my face.

"I look forward to tormenting you as much as I can"

A shiver flooded through me but I kept my composure. "Don’t waste your breath, you already do" I turned to leave.

"Are you forgetting something?!"

"What?" I asked keeping my eyes away from him.

"I get to punish you each time you act bratty towards me"

I faced him with a frown. "I won’t let you-"

"A kiss"

"W-What?" I blinked like I heard wrong.

"A kiss... baby and I will let your attitude slide" he grins. He’s toying with me right now, isn’t he?

"No sexual interactions remember"

He clicks his tongue. "A kiss is not in that category is it?"

"That’s a bit low for you, Alpha"

"How so..."

"The big bad alpha asking for a kiss is a little out of your character"

he chuckled and I shivered, that deep sound, the richness of it. He closed the distance between us as he licked his licks with his ferocious gaze on me and I forgot to breathe. I just remained frozen in my spot, looking up at the mountain of a man.

He leaned to me but made no attempts to touch me. "I just like seeing it"

I gulped, a heavy lump in my throat I can’t get out. "Seeing what?"

"Those emotions in your eyes, the spark, it makes me wonder"

"Wonder what?" I whisper and briefly let my eyes level to those kissable lips of his.

He grabbed the back of my head and gripped my hair. I gasped, my heart slamming against my chest. "Why come out for such a heartless being like me... when I am not even worth it"