BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 494: Protective Friend

Chapter 494: Protective Friend

Suppose time can remain still for both of us. If I could go back to that cabin and spend the blissful time we had there, for better or worse it was moments of solace that placed all the broken pieces together. We were able to heal in a way, even though not completely, we were there for each other and Dace helped me fight my demons.

It was undeniable my demons didn’t get to me as much as they did but going back to that cabin was a thoughtless dream, once again the shell protecting us had cracked. I had Luther on my neck asking for something I can’t surrender and Dace had lost his emotions—probably a side effect of Cassius’ blessing—there was no going back now.

Impulsively I parted away from him keeping my eyes to the ground not uttering a word. His heated gaze I could feel on me was enough to split me open, I knew I was adding fuel to the fire but this was the only way.

I walked away from the bathroom, and back to the dining hall, needing to breathe and think of what to do next.

My mom was already grabbing her coat. "Mom,"

"We should head home now," she said, her expression telling me she didn’t want to be here anymore and I understood perfectly. But I can’t leave right now, if I leave Luther will assume I’ve failed at what he told me to do, he could be watching right now.

However, the only way I could see Luther and somehow stall time was not around Dace. If I stay here Dace will remain by my side no matter what and I would eventually crack. I could already feel him coming behind me.

"Yeah," I nodded. "Let’s go home"

My mom’s eyes traveled behind. "Are you sure?"

I nodded only, fearful I might sound hesitant.

"I want to see Hayden," Owen suddenly announced, grabbing our attention. "I know she’s here"

"Why do you want to see her?" I was puzzled. I don’t remember Owen knowing Hayden at all.

"Because I’m worried about her," he said without uncertainty.

"Not because she’s a bloodline that must stay in the witch clan" I countered, my chest burning in anger.

"I’m worried about her, this is not about fucking bloodline"

Wow, I never thought I could see this and everyone else could. Owen was using his heart for once.

"Emma" Vanessa began. "Hayden had been with us for weeks now, I’m sure you would understand"

I nodded slowly. "Okay"

~

I told my mom I would come home later and she was okay with my decision. I had to stay behind and it meant I had to stay in the same room as Owen. I’m only here because I’m protective of Hayden, it’s just my instincts kicking in. After all, I don’t trust him with her.

However Vanessa explained some things to me before she left. She explained how close Owen and Hayden became when he sorted her out, it was a shock to the clan that Juneau was alive and the mystery still stuck through. I’ve always known but it was never my place to reveal it until she was ready and I was glad I made that choice, it might have been my way of protecting her from this world because I knew exactly how it felt to be thrust into a world such as this. The supernatural world was not for the weak.

I explained to Vanessa about my encounter with Hayden and what she did and Vanessa revealed her strange dream about when she saw the two of us but then she didn’t know who I was. It could be our ancestors showed Vanessa the pending future of my return. It still made me wonder why the ancestors chose to act in such a way, I’ve always known them to be silent, even when I use my powers I don’t feel them at all.

Hayden was the reason my family could remember, she’s more powerful than she thought and something more.

Is that why Luther wanted her? Why is he suddenly fixated? I’m yet to find out what spy he had here who kept tabs about it, he seemed to know everything and more. I need to be careful. The more reason to stay here and create the facade—I’m working on a plan to bring Hayden to him.

I need to find a way to protect my family and Hayden away from Luther’s clutches, if I could just figure out his next move. I don’t deliver and then everything goes to shit, I do deliver and chaos will happen. Hayden in the hands of Luther? I can’t imagine it.

"How long will you be here?" Owen’s questions snapped me out of it. I’m the one blanking out now, the insides of my head felt like a waging war. I need to pull myself together!

I blinked a couple of times before pinning Owen with a glare. It’s strange to see him like him, his grip on Hayden’s hand like he was silently pleading for her to open her eyes, the longing in his gaze whenever he looked at her. In the past he had always pined over me, this change was very much welcomed.

But I don’t trust him.

"What? You want to get rid of me now?" I asked with a raised eyebrow.

A smile found his lips. "You barely got complete sentences out, always so subtle but now..." he spared me a look.

"Now what?" I narrowed my eyes.

"You’re like a Lion"

I flinched at his declaration but remained silent, offering my glare only.

He chuckled deeply before shaking his head. I don’t know what the fuck he thought was funny.

"We’re not having a friendly conservation here"

"I know," he said and then his eyes turned wistful. "I just thought I should lighten the mood a bit. After all, it has been nothing but intense staring for the past hour"