A novel of passion's flame chapter 25
NORA'S POV
I still layed there, Frozen in fear,as I watched Alexander's brother walk away. My heart was racing, trying to process what had just happened.
I still couldn't believe that the same man who had attacked me in my apartment was Alexander's own flesh and blood.
I thought it was my father,I thought he'd found me,I thought he was the one that wanted me dead but it was Alexander's brother all along.
I had never met him before until now, I had no Idea Alexander even had a brother. What could I have possibly done that made him despise me this much?,Why did he want me dead?.
His words kept replaying in my head;'𝙎𝙖𝙮 𝙝𝙞 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚'. What did he mean by that? Was he trying to send a message to Alexander through me?
A thought suddenly crept into my mind;Was he using me as Pawn to get to Alexander?
I thought about Alexander...They sure do look alike but they were different people.
I slowly got up,My body still Shaking with fear,looked around hoping to see Beth or the guards but I was alone. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down. I had to get out of here,I had to tell Alexander about what had happened.
I hurriedly walked back to the Coffee shop,My eyes scanning the Shop for Beth and I spotted her sitting on our table, sipping her coffee.
"Beth!"I shouted, rushing over towards her. "We have to leave here now!"
Beth looked up at me, Concern etched on her face and then her eyes widened in horror when she saw my bloody neck.
"Jesus Nora,Oh my God!, What happened?"She exclaimed,her voice shaking.
The guards rushed over to us, Their faces stern with concern. "Miss Nora, What happened? Who did this to you?"
I stared around, feeling he was still there-watching me and I panicked. "We have to get out of here! He's going to kill me, Please, Please, Please. Let's just go"I screamed,my eyes filled with tears.
Beth's face went pale with fear and worry. "Okay Nora, Okay. We're going, We're getting out of here right now,Calm down"She said her voice firm and soft.
The guards quickly surrounded us as they escorted us out of the coffee shop. I was still scared,My heart pounding against my chest in fear. I knew I wasn't still safe.
Alexander's brother was still out there and he was going to come after me again, He'd said so himself.
As we rushed out of the Shop, I caught a glimpse of myself in the glass reflection. My neck was covered in blood and my eyes were filled with fear,I looked like a complete different person.
The guards quickly ushered us into the car and we sped away from the coffee shop. I was still trembling in fear,my mind racing with thoughts of Alexander's brother and what he might do next.
Beth wrapped her arms around me trying to Comfort me. "Nora, You're safe now. Calm down"
I nodded trying to take deep breaths and I heard one of the guards speaking to Alexander over the phone.
I couldn't hear Alexander's voice but the guard kept apologizing.
"I'm so sorry Mr Knights,We didn't expect this to happen.... She was under our protection but she had to ease herself so we waited for her at the coffee shop...."
I felt a pang of guilt at the guards words-Alexander was blaming them when it was all my fault....I should have listened,I should have let them accompany me to the bathroom.
The guard continue to explain the situation to Alexander and I could sense his anger and worry through the guard's words.
He suddenly stretched out the phone for me to Speak to Alexander but I shook my head, staring out the window.
I couldn't talk to him right now,I couldn't bear to listen to his voice and pretend like I'll be fine and everything was okay. It wasn't okay. I was scared...So damn scared.
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ALEXANDER'S POV
I paced back and forth in my office,My mind racing with worry. Nora had been attacked again and this time, I found out that it was my fucking brother who had done it and I felt like I'd been punched in the gut.
How dare he! How dare he attack Nora just to get to me. She had nothing to do with our conflicts, Nothing to do with our family dark past.
August and I were brothers but we were completely different. August had always been the complicated kid;Quiet,Weird, Creepy...He had no friends cuz of his weird personality but I had always been there for him, Loved him, Protected him, Defended him.
But that was until I found out about something he did. He did something unforgivable, Something Despicable. He did something that changed everything- He shattered our family, Destroyed our Mothers heart, and changed my life.
The memories of that day haunted me, August's action had led to my engagement with Tricia,A woman I had disliked so much. My mother had made a promise to Tricia's family and I was bound by that promise.
But it was all because of August and now he was after Nora. For what exactly?-i had no fucking idea!
August had crossed a line and I didn't know how to deal with it. I thought about Nora and how scared she must be,I needed to see her- Needed to talk to her.
I walked out of my office and headed towards Nora room,I knocked softly on the door and a quiet 'come in' was all I heard so I pushed open the door gently.
As I entered the room,I was hit with Nora's sweet Vanilla scent,One that I had grown to love.
My gaze landed on Nora sitting on the bed,Her innocent eyes staring at me,Her cheeks and nose were pink probably from crying and her hair fell over her shoulder but what caught my attention was the bandaged injury on her neck.
I balled my fists and clenched my Jaw,Anger and guilt swirled inside me. August would pay for laying his dirty hands on her. I would make sure he went back to jail where he fucking belonged.
"Mr Knights...."Nora's gentle voice and I swallowed,losing my voice. All I felt was anger and guilt.
I made my way towards her, sitting beside her on the bed. She shifted a little away from me and my jaw clenched,I didn't blame her for not wanting to be near me.
"How are you doing?"I asked softly.
"I'm fine"Nora replied,her voice barely a whisper.
Her eyes were cast down and her shoulders were slumped, She was clearly shaken.
"I'm so sorry this happened to you Nora"
"It wasn't your fault"Nora replied. "You can't control your brother's action and I shouldn't have gone to the bathroom alone. I was careless...."
I shook my head, feeling a surge of furstration. I hated it when she blamed herself for everything. "Don't blame yourself for this"I sighed. "August is a sick and twisted person. I'm sorry about what he did to you"
"I still can't believe that he's your brother"She said, her voice trembling. "What does he want from me?"She asked, staring up at me.
I sighed. "I don't know,My brother and I haven't seen each other in years. He escaped from jail recently and I guess he's back for revenge"
Nora's Eyes narrowed,Her eyes filled with worry. "Revenge? Why?"
I hesitated,Not knowing about how to respond to that. "It's something about what happened between us in the past"I responded, pressing my lips in a thin line.
"We'll talk about this tomorrow, You should sleep"I muttered softly,my eyes filled with concern. "You need to rest"
Nora shook her head,her voice barely a whisper. "I don't think I can sleep"She mumbled, fiddling with her fingers nervously as she stared blankly into space.
I nodded, understandingly. She looked so fragile and scared.
"Just lay down and close your eyes"I said softly. "Try to Relax, I'll be right her watching you"
Nora hesitated for a moment but then she slowly laid down,Her eyes fixed on the ceilings as she took slow deep breaths.
"Good night Alexander"Nora whispered, with a delicate smile as her eyelids began to close.
Without thinking,I leaned in closer,My face inches away from hers. I could feel the warmth of her cheeks,The Gentle rise and fall of her chest as she breathed.
My lips brushed against her cheeks in a soft, Gentle kiss. As I pulled back, Nora's eyes widened in surprise and a delicate blush spread across her cheeks. I felt my heart skipped a beat as I gazed at her.
"Good night beautiful Nora"I whispered back,my voice low and husky. I Smiled softly at her trying to reassure her that everything was gonna be okay.
Nora's blush deepened and she looked away,Her eyelids fluttering closed while I played with the strands of her hair.
I couldn't help but smile as I watched her sleep,Her Face was a picture of serene beauty, Her pretty lips slightly parted and her skin glowing under the dim light.
I was just smiling like a fool while I watched her sleep......