Shattered Souls

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35: The Truth

His blood helped me recuperate my strength instantly. Just like every time he presses his lips against mine, it left me craving for more. If only we had enough time. If only we had more time.

"Stand beside Erikson. Ako na ang bahala," Brix whispered, his voice was shaky. The fury in his eyes matched his voice, too. He, then, tried to help me up but I resisted and remained laid on the ground.

Not that I was enjoying the rain dropping on my face or the mud that felt like a soft bed, but because Brix was topless and soaking wet while staring down at me. The universe was staring down at me. My universe.

"Cover them up!" It was a command from Prince Nigel Hezuera. Everyone surrounded us like we were some treasure everyone was trying to go after. "Don't worry. Pwede kayong magpahinga kahit na ilang minuto lang. We got you."

Hinawakan ko ang mukha ni Brix. Nakita ko ang unti-unting paghilom ng mga sugat niya. Naramdaman kong nagbalik din ang kanyang sigla. He looked better now.

"A-Albina is gone..." I muttered.

"This is war, Astra," he reminded me as if that thought left my mind.

"I-I want to end it now..." Tila naging hangin ang tinig ko na madaling tinangay ng ulan. "Tama na. A-ayoko nang may mawala pa. Natatakot na ako..."

He just stared at me.

Lumandas sa pisngi ko ang luha. "Habang tumatagal ang digmaan na ito at unti-unti tayong nalalagas, parang nawawala ang saysay ng pinaglalaban natin."

I couldn't bear to lose another one.

He stood up and offered a hand.

Brixton Wenz Cardinal smiled at me.

"Let's end this, then..."

Nakangiting hinawakan ko ang kanyang kamay. Dahan-dahan, inalalayan niya akong makatayo. Unti-unti ring nahati ang mga kawal na nakapaligid sa amin.

My eyes darted at Lady Majika, the leader of witches. The rage look in her eyes didn't budge even after Brix broke their shield. She knew they wouldn't stand a chance against us now.

It's over for them. They need to yield to save themselves. But I don't think that will happen.

"Time's up..." Brix walked forward. "Binigyan ko kayo ng pagkakataon kanina pero masyado nang malaking panggagambala ang ginawa ninyo."

"You are really intimidating, Brixton." There was a bit of amusement in her words. "But... we have nothing to lose anymore. You took everything from us!"

"Well, I still have mine." Brix shrugged his shoulders.

Sa isang iglap ay nakalapit sa kanila si Brix. Mabilis na gumawa ng panggala ang mga manggagamot pero isang kamao lang ni Brix ang ginamit niya ay nagawa niyang basagin 'yon. Tumalsik ang mga manggagamot na agad ding nakabawi.

"Holy shit," Nigel cursed.

Nathalia chuckled. "He could have easily broken the shield earlier. Hindi ko lang alam kung bakit pinatagal pa niya at hinayaan niyang masira ang kanyang damit."