And Then There Were Four

"Silas-" I whispered again, only for him to shake his head no.

"It's time to get you home, Cassie. Tonight didn't turn out the way I expected, but under no circumstances will I be like other men. You're a treasure to be loved and not a prize to be won. That was never my intention."

It was gentlemanly for him to say what he did, and he took my hand, pulling me towards the brush and back out onto the cobblestone road. I couldn't help but wonder what would or could have happened had Inanna not come and interrupted us.

"I had fun tonight," I admitted glancing at him as we reached the garden by where I was staying. "We should do it again sometime."

Silas chuckled as he nodded his head, pushing his hands into his front pockets. "I'd like that, but perhaps next time, something slightly different for fun."

"Yeah, maybe." I laughed as I swayed from foot to foot, trying to hide the awkwardness I felt. "I will leave it up to you to surprise me, though."

"Me." He chuckled as his eyes went wide. "Do you like my surprises then?"

"I do."

The smile that crossed my face was all he needed before he fidgeted with his hands and then turned, making his way back down the path we had come up, disappearing without another word. He was such a strange man, it turned out, and one with so many stories to tell that completely spun my mind.

Turning, I made my way back inside the building and down the hall toward my room, thinking about everything that had happened. I wished my night wasn't over, but of course, things never went the way I wanted.

"Did you have fun, Cassie?" a cold voice said from beside me as I passed Lucas' door. I was surprised to see him, not having really had a conversation with him since earlier in the day when he decided I was nothing to him.

I wasn't sure what his issue was, but the cold glare he gave me wasn't like anything I had ever seen before. He was my mate, and regardless of my friendship with Silas, I knew something was wrong.

Stepping forward, I opened my mouth to speak, but as I did, a glare crossed his face I hadn't expected. "What? Can't find anything to say?

"What is your problem? You wanted me, had me and then didn't want me. What is it you expect from me when you keep acting like this?"

I was confused in so many different

ways, and the emotional rollercoaster Lucas had me on wasn't enjoyable. Granted, I knew wasn't the easiest person to get a lot with but something had to give. We at least had to draw clear lines or something. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

Laughter escaped him as he shook his head. His hand pressed against the door frame as if something inside him snapped. "My problem? Perhaps you need to look at yourself, princess." "What the fuck is that supposed to mean?" I snapped at him, cocking an eyebrow.

"It means exactly what I said," he all but spat as he stepped closer to me, "you're all the same."

I had no fucking clue what he was talking about but with a look of disgust, I decided not to play whatever sick fucking game he was looking to enjoy tonight. "Go fuck yourself, Lucas. I don't have time for your shit."

The moment kturned away from

him, I was snatched back by my arm

and pulled close to his chest. His dark eyes loomed down at me as if he was searching for something he couldn't find. "You leave when tell you to leave, Cassie. I'm far from over with you."

A sudden rush of fear washed over me as he kept his grip firm on my arm. My heart raced like never before as I struggled to free myself from his grip. "Lucas, let me go."

Concerned and on guard, I stared

into his gaze when Lucas broke into

maniacal laughter I had never

experienced in my entire life. Something was wrong, and I wasn't sure what it was, but from the moment Lucas and I shared the night we did until now... something happened.

Something dark lay inside Lucas, and I had to save him.