Solace

Chapter 24

The aircraft left in urgency, probably because of the swarm that nearly enveloped it.

As I got accustomed to what was going on I buckled my seatbelt and my eyes drifted to the window on my left

I took in a deep breath and exhaled harshly

What Alaric did a few minutes ago still haunted me. Wasn't he the same one who came to ask for my protection? Wasn't he not the same person who called me his boned and promised to protect me?

Men can lie

But to be honest, though I felt a little bit betrayed, I didn't expect much from him

He made it clear to me where he stood and what kind he was.

He was selfish and he would do anything to terminate anything that may threaten him and his position

In the future I was to be wary of him because I was as sure as hell that he would not hesitate to throw me off a ship of that meant that he could save his ass.

My mind also drifted to Azriel.

Knowing that he too had darkness within him made me change my perspective and opinion about him.

The darkness wasn't something to be trifled with and if one had nothing to ground them then it would overwhelm them.

If the darkness overwhelmed you then it's game over for the people around you and yourself as well

That's why I cannot afford to have it overwhelm me

The only thing I can do right now is survive and keep my mother safe from the unknown

I took time to look at the people that were present

We were about twenty four and unlike what Alaric said previously, there was room, though not too much but enough room for one more person

So why did he have to lie. Not that I care

When I felt something lightly tug my hair, I snapped back to reality

It was Azriel

He looked tired and slightly agitated

The memory of him shooting that man suddenly pooped up in my brain

Maybe he had a good reason. He cannot be a cold bloodied killer, killing people without remorse.

He probably regretted it right now

"I don't regret anything"

Well that throws out all my expectations

"Why? Why did you kill him"

He ran his fingers through his hair and sighed

"There was no more room so someone had to go for you to board"

"Azriel?"

"And besides, you are my little mouse, how could I leave you out to a bunch of demons"

"I don't know whether I should be grateful or scared"

We had a bit of turbulence

"Don't be afraid of me, please"

"How can I be afraid of you Azriel when I've done far much worse than that?"

"I am not what I seem to be , in reality I have ..."

"Darkness within you. I know. You are just like me"

His facial expression changed drastically

"That is where you have gotten it all wrong Solace. I am not like you and neither will I ever be like you. The same applies for you. You are not like me and neither will you ever be