The hospital and infirmary are the same thing for me, just so no one gets confused. 🙂
I walked out of the hospital to shower and grab clothes for Edgar when he’s released tomorrow. I ran my hand through my hair, tears of relief rolled down my cheeks. He’s safe. He’s alive.
I tried getting some sleep, but I was wide awake. I couldn’t stop looking at him, needing to reassure myself that he was alive. That none of this was a dream. Even though it was slightly creepy on my part.
I walked into the house and switched on the lights, I almost screamed when I found Eduardus sleeping on the couch. I silently closed the door and tip-toed towards the stairs, but he woke up first.
“Is he okay?” He asked.
I narrowed my eyes, “Oh, now you care? It’s funny, how you care when he almost dies.”
“I know I screwed up, but what he did…” he trailed off.
“When you learned that I had killed your aunt, what went through your mind?” I asked.
He frowned, “I wanted to kill you…maybe beat you up.”
“I see. So…what makes you better than Edgar?”
“I didn’t actually do it. My parents guided me and told me that, that beating someone isn’t revenge.”
“They should take their own advice. Anyways. But Edgar didn’t have that side of their guidance. He was taught to punish and kill anyone, no matter who they are. It was literally beat into him. The only reason he couldn’t kill me, was because he loved me too much.”
“I didn’t-
“Didn’t mean to abandon him?” I snarled, cutting him off.
He swallowed and nodded.
“That’s a load of shit.” I scoffed. “You truly meant to abandon him.”
“I’m sorry!”
“It’s not me you should be apologizing to. But as of right now, I don’t want you near him. He trusted you, he loved you, not once did he ever do something horrible to you. He did hurt me, but I forgave him. I stayed and made sure he was okay, because I know how he is. I knew how unstable he was and knew he shouldn’t be left alone. I love him. It’s a shame his own brother couldn’t though. He has suffered enough.”
With that said, I stormed upstairs. I slammed the bedroom door shut and released a breath. I remembered Edgar telling me he’s going to change. To be the strong mate that he believes I deserve. I bit my lip, that most likely means he’s going to be his true self again. Cocky, stern, strong, brave, soft, loving, and caring. But the biggest thing that I know about his true self is the fact he doesn’t forgive easily.
If Eduardus thinks he can apologize to him and be forgiven quickly, then he has another thing coming. Edgar is known for heaving a stone heart. So far, I’m the only one who owns it.
The next morning, Edgar got dressed and followed me out. He wrapped his arm around my waist, easily pulling me against his side. I rested my head on his shoulder and smiled.
“Does this mean you’re going to be happy now?” I asked. “I want you to be happy.”
He smiled sadly at me and kissed me on the forehead.
“I’m going to work at being happy. After this war, we are making a family together. If we’re ready.”
I smiled, “I would love that.”