Lover Sacrificed - Chapter 36

Doc Jane looked at him funny as she sewed closed Ahgony’s wound.

It almost looked as if she wanted to tell him something, which was just weird, as they had never spoken all that much.

Whatever.

The door opened with a bang, startling Doc Jane and Ahgony, but not him.

Oh no, he knew who it was.

- What the fuck happened D?

- Lessers attacked.

- Are you wasted?

- Yup.

- Darius…

- We didn’t fight ok? Ahgony was trying to get me the hell out of there.

- Darius…

- What?

- Goddammit Darius…

He got up and got right into his father’s face, Even if he couldn’t see him, he could sense him.

- Don’t ‘Darius’ me, dad. Not anymore. I’ve had it with this shit.

- Watch. Your. Mouth.

- What the hell for?

- I’m your father…

- …respect me as such. Yeah yeah. You keep asking me for respect, yet… when have you ever respected me?

He was raising his voice even when Ahgony was trying to hold him back.

- Come on man, let it go.

- No! My father demands respect? When he has sold me out? To the Glymera no less? I’m supposed to get mated to this… female, who was eating you up with her eyes by the way, and all for what?

- Because it’s your goddamned responsibility…

- …as the royal heir. You are really starting to sound like a broken record old man. Fine. Whatever. I’ll do this. I’ll get mated. I will lose the love of my life to this. All because I was born with a crown. Cause that’s a real honest to god, good reason to make the rest of my life completely fucking miserable.

- Son…

- Don’t you dare ‘son’ me! Save it for Matt. You know, the prince with no fucking responsibilities at all? I may be the firstborn, the royal heir, but from now on, don’t call me your son ever again.

- Darius buddy, you don’t mean this. It’s the alcohol. Stop talking.

Darius ignored his best friend as his father just stood there. Emotionless.

Doc Jane must have ghosted out at some point… Couldn’t blame her.

- If I was really your son… If you really loved me like you have always made me believe you do, you would not do this to me. Why the hell are you doing this to me?

He was screaming now, tears running down his face. His father screamed right back at him.

- Because I’m trying to safe your fucking life!

*-*-*-*-*

Nalla hugged Rehv as soon as he walked through the door.

- So tell me, who do I need to kill?

She smiled as he inhaled and saw realization lit his face.

- Nalla?

- Don’t freak out ok? Yes, I am pregnant.

- Darius. Will. Mate. You.

She rolled her eyes.

- No! Uncle Rehv, please. I called you because I need someone who won’t go crazy like my dad.

- But Nalla…

- I have thought about this. A lot. I know what I want and what I need to do.

Rehvenge seemed to think about this for a moment and finally nodded.

- What do you need from me?

- First of all, I need you to keep this secret. Even from Ehlena.

He frowned but nodded.

- I need help feeding every month.

He nodded again.

- And I need a place to stay where no one, not even my parents, well, especially not my parents, can find me.