A novel of passion's flame chapter 27
ALEXANDER'S POV
I gently pulled the blanket up to Nora's chin, making sure she was comfortable. She looked so peaceful.
I kissed her again softly on her cheeks and turned to leave. As I opened the door to leave,I heard footsteps coming from the hallway. I turned to see my mother heading towards Nora's room.
"How's she?"She asked,her eyes filled with concern.
I nodded. "She's fine mama, She's sleeping"
My mother's eyes lingered on Nora's face for a moment before she turned to me. "I'm glad, She's fine"She said in a whisper, staring at Nora's neck and I notice the tears in my mother's eyes.
"I wish I hadn't given birth to him"My mother whispered,her voice cracking with emotion.
"Mama"I sighed, stepping closer to comfort her. I wrapped my arms around her, holding her against my chest.
"I miss my baby Athena so much Alexander"She sobbed. "I should have paid more attention to my children...I should have seen the signs"
"It wasn't your fault"I said firmly but she shook her head, tears streaming down her face.
"Then whose fault is it"She demanded,her voice rising in anguish. "Your father left me, Athena left me, August left me...My son is a murderer,I gave birth to a murderer"
I felt a pang of sadness,My heart tightened against my chest. I was trying hard not to break now right now... Seeing my mother like this broke my heart,I hated seeing her in pain.
I held her closely, trying to comfort her. "You have me mother"I said softly, wiping her tears with my hands.
"I won't leave you,Not now, Not ever. You're my mother...The best mum I could ever ask for and I love you so much"
I pulled back, looking into her eyes. "None of what happened in the past was your fault Mama"I said my voice firm. "It wasn't your fault"
As I held my mother,I could feel her body began to relax, Her crying stopped. We stood there for a moment, trying to find some sense of comfort in the midst of all the pain.
After a while,My mother pulled back, wiping her tears. "Alexander?"
"Yes Mama"I answered.
"Promise me one thing"
"Anything mama"I Smiled lightly.
"Promise me you'll keep Nora safe away from August,He mustn't get his hands on her again... I'm afraid of what he might do to her"
My expression softened. "I promise, Mama," I said firmly. "I'll do everything in my power to keep Nora safe from August. He'll never hurt her again. And I'll stop at nothing to make sure he goes back to jail where he belongs."
She took a deep breath and smiled weakly. "Thank you"
I leaned in, Kissing my mother's cheek. "I love you always"I said softly. "Don't forget that"
Her face lit up with a warm smile. "I love you too,Son"She responded, spreading kisses all over my face.
I groaned, laughing. "Mama!"
She smiled widely,her eyes filled with amusement. "I can no longer pamper my son with kisses?"
I rolled my eyes,my fingers brushing back my rough hair. "I'm no longer a child."
"You're still a child to me,My son"She chuckled, kissing my cheeks again. "You deserve more kisses"
This Time I couldn't help but grin, feeling warmth spread across my chest.
Just then my phone rang, breaking the moment. I took the phone out, staring at the caller Before answering.
"Jason"
"I saw your calls Mr knights, I'm sorry for not picking up. How's Nora"Jason Asked.
"She's doing fine"I answered,my eyes still on my mother's face. "I want you to find August. Take your team,search around the city for him,I don't care about how much it costs,Find that Ba-tard brother of mine"
"I'm on it Mr Knights"Jason replied. "But I have to warn you, August is a slippery one. He's been hiding well for a while now"
"I don't care"I said firmly. "I want him found"
"Yes sir"Jason said. "I'll get right to it,I won't disappoint you"
I hung up the phone,my eyes still fixed on my mother's face. She was watching me with concern etched on her features.
"Alexander?"She asked softly.
"I'll take care of it Mama"I said, reassuringly. "Don't worry"
My mother smiled,a small smile on her face. "I know you will son"She said softly.
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AUGUST POV
I sat in the darkness of my apartment,I had been hiding here for weeks,ever since I had escaped the Authorities.
My family had turned Their backs on me but I didn't need them. I was the master of my own destiny and I would stop at nothing to get what I wanted.
I thought back to the night I had killed my sister and I smiled to myself remembering the thrill of the Kill,I had enjoyed watching her suffer, Enjoyed the fear in her eyes, Enjoyed her screams for help.
I had no regrets, No remorse. I was what I was and I wouldn't change for anyone.
My eyes narrowed as I thought about Nora,I wanted her and I knew she meant a lot to Alexander. I was going to use that against him, I'd Fu-k and torture her, Making him watch as he was powerless to stop me.
I'll make him feel helpless, Just as he had made me feel. I'll make him cry, Just as he had made me cry. I'd make him watch as I took life out of her.
I'd make him suffer.... I'd make all of them suffer.
But for now, I needed to lay low. The police force were searching for me so I need to hide for a while before striking.
I wouldn't rest until I got what I wanted and there was only one person who could help me with this.
𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖. My 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙙 ,My 𝙒-𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙚,My 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜.
A wicked Grin spread across my face as I dialed Tricia's line. She answered on the first ring.
"Hello?"
I remained silent.
"Hello, Who's this"She snapped.
My grin widened as I finally spoke. "Tricia"
The line went Silent,I could hear her Ragged breathings and I could sense her fear.
"A... August?"
My chilling Laugh echoed through the apartment.