“Don’t you want to see your boyfriend?” I eye him suspiciously.
“Ghost is waiting for you.” The other, named Drake, says.
I go feral at his words. Thrashing in his hold, I flail my limbs. He smiles at my reaction as he drags me towards the door. I give little fight as I am desperate to see him again. This could very well be a trap but I can’t help myself from the need to be in his presence.
Walking down the hallways, we briefly stop in front of a door before it opens. As soon as I make it through the opening, I am thrown forward landing on my hands and knees. They ache instantly at the impact. My head tips up and my world stops. There sits Ghost, head hung while tied to a chair. Blood seeps through his mask and drops onto the floor between his legs. I nearly cry at the sight.
“Ghost?” I beckon but he doesn’t respond. My heart squeezes in response and I can’t stop myself from scrambling forward as I sit right in front of him. Reaching up, I lift his head with my hands. He starts to make a grunting moan before the weight of his head lessens as he lifts it.
“Baby?” He questions like he’s unsure if I’m really here. I turn into a puddle of tears as I pull him into a hug and kiss the top of his head.
“I’m here. What the fuck did they do to you?” I sob.
“Nothing a little siren hasn’t.” I almost laugh at his words.
“I love you.” I cry in desperation to get the words out. I have no idea what their plans are and if I die without telling him again, I will haunt every mother fucker in the place.
“I love you too, little siren.” My heart explodes and my tears flow faster. Our moment is disrupted when the door opens behind us and Xavier waltzes in.
“I hope you haven’t spoiled the big surprise yet.” He says, directing his words at Ghost.
“What?” I have a question.
“You see, Everly. Ghost here has a big secret he’s been hiding from you. You know lying is a sin, right?” He says but I can barely process his words as my mind struggles to keep up. What the fuck is he talking about? His eyes dance between Ghost and I while he smiles proudly.
Walking over to Ghost, he grabs the back of his mask and pulls his head back. Ghost begins thrashing in his chair. From pain or panic, I’m not sure.
“I’m so sorry, Everly. Just know that I have always loved you.” Ghost says. My eyes go wide at his words while I look at Xavier, in an attempt to decipher what is about to happen.
“Without further ado, may I present…,” Xavier says before ripping off Ghost's mask. My eyes almost fall out of my head and my jaw hangs open. His face is one I’ve seen so many times but his eyes don’t match. I cover my mouth, while a sob breaks from my lips, just as Xavier speaks again.
“Blake Mikaelson.”
Chapter Twenty One
Familiar Relations
My heart pounding is audible as I stare into the eyes of my soul mate while carrying the face of my newest love. He looks back at me with wild eyes as his mouth moves but his words fall on deaf ears. Every singular moment we have spent together creeps together to create a fucked up mess of confusion. My first thought is why? Why did he pretend to be someone else? I then begin to question the truthfulness of his words. Was all of it a lie? Did he ever really love me? I swear I feel my soul being shredded to pieces as tears well up in my eyes.
“Everly, look at me baby!” His voice cuts through my thoughts. I hadn’t even realized that I had started pacing the room.
“Why?” I croak out.
“That’s the big question is it? Why did he pretend to be two different people?” Xavier laughs hypocritically.
“I’m so sorry. It was never meant to be like this. I just-,” I giggle and his words falter.
“You just what? Lied to me? Pretended to be someone you aren’t? Did you ever even love me?” My voice cracked at the end. He rapidly shakes his head while blood drips down his neck. The sight hurts to see but the anger fueling me in the moment over shadows that.
“No. I never lied to you. Not once. Everything I have ever said was the truth. I love you with my entire being. I have loved you my entire life, even before I was graced by the gods to know you.” I scoff. Looking to my right I see a large hunting knife perfectly placed on a cart. Mechanically, I grab it before anyone has time to react. Leaping towards Blake, I grab his hair and pull his head back. Drawing the knife up, I put it against his throat.
“What a turn of events!” Xavier laughs behind me. Ignoring his words, I keep my eyes locked on Blake’s. His adams apple bobs causing his skin to scrape the blade. His face doesn’t change as he keeps eye contact with me.
“Are you afraid to die?” I ask, copying his words he said to me once upon a time.
“I would happily die by your hands if it meant you were the last thing I saw.” He speaks, causing my heart to burn in my chest. I growl before pulling his head into mine, kissing him hungrily. He kisses me back with the same aggression. His mouth tastes of blood and I moan in response. Suddenly, I’m grabbed and thrown away from him. Xavier looks down at me with annoyance.
“Still a little slut for bad men, I see. I wonder just how far you would go to save your precious love.” Xavier’s tone is soaked in pure evil that causes me to shudder.
