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Chapter 101\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 101\u00a0<\/p>\n
Violet\u00a0<\/p>\n
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youchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
I entered the already opened room, breathing hard. My chest rose and fell as my eyes swept across the space.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The room felt heavy with tension. Penelope and Kai stood on either side of Sebastian\u2019s bed, silent, their expressions unreadable. I didn\u2019t linger on them, I turned my gaze straight to him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sebastian was sitting up slightly, leaning against the bed frame, a glass of water trembling in his hand. His eyes weren\u2019t on me, they were fixed on the far wall, nervous, as if something would devour him the moment he moved.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sight of the machines attached to his body, the bandage wrapped around his head, and the pale hue of his skin made my chest tighten. He looked weak, exhausted, but he was alive.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSebastian\u2026\u201d The word left my mouth in a shaky whisper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every head in the room turned toward me. Sebastian froze the second our eyes met, and he slowly smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cViolet,\u201d he said, his voice hoarse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The sound of my name struck me like a jolt. My lips parted in disbelief, and for a moment, I couldn\u2019t breathe. This wasn\u2019t a dream, he was really awake.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I took a step forward, but my knees gave out before I could reach him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cViolet!\u201d Penelope and Kai\u2019s voices overlapped, panic lacing their tone as they moved toward me. But before I could hit the floor, strong hands closed around my waist. My body went rigid. I didn\u2019t even need to look. I knew that touch.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hades Sinclair.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He leaned in close, his breath brushing my ear. \u201cCalm down, princess,\u201d he murmured, his tone low. \u201cYour brother\u2019s not going anywhere.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I turned my head just slightly, catching Sebastian\u2019s worried gaze over Hades\u2019 shoulder. I nodded, more to reassure him than myself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hades helped me stand, steadying me before letting go. My legs still trembled, but I didn\u2019t care. I ran the few steps to Sebastian\u2019s bed and threw my arms around him carefully, afraid to hurt him\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank God,\u201d I whispered, clutching him tighter. \u201cThank God you\u2019re safe. I was so worried, Sebastian\u2026 I thought I\u2019d never see you again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My voice broke, the words trembling out. \u201cIt\u2019s my fault. I should\u2019ve protected you. I should\u2019ve\u2014\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tried to say something, but I couldn\u2019t stop. The dam finally broke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
All the tears I had held back, the ones I swallowed while watching that video, just to seem strong, finally spilled over. My shoulders trembled as I buried my face into his shoulder, crying freely.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sebastian\u2019s arms came up slowly, wrapping around me. He began patting my back in careful motions, comforting me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not your fault, Violet, I\u2019m sorry for making you worry. I know you must have gone through a lot because of me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I pulled back to look at him. His lips curved into a small smile, and he reached for my hand. His fingers were cold, but the warmth in his eyes nearly broke me again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you okay?\u201d he asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 101\u00a0<\/p>\n
For a moment, I just stared at him, lost for words. Was I okay?\u00a0<\/p>\n
90\u00a0<\/p>\n
Belichers\u00a0<\/p>\n
Why was he asking me that, when he was the one lying here. He was the one who had been bullied, who had fallen from a building, who had barely survived, and yet he was the one worried about me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As if he could read my thoughts, he chuckled softly. \u201cI know you, Violet. You probably went crazy after hearing what happened to me. And besides\u2026\u201d He tilted his head playfully. \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t cry. Crying makes you look really ugly\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I chuckled, wiping my eyes before flicking his hand. \u201cYou\u2019re annoying.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOuch,\u201d he hissed dramatically, clutching his hand. \u201cFor your information, I\u2019m still very much sick.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be a baby,\u201d I said, my lips curving into a real smile. \u201cI barely touched you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He grinned, and for that brief moment, it was like nothing had ever happened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door creaked open, and an older doctor stepped in, clipboard in hand. He paused as he saw us, then smiled politely. \u201cYou must be his older sister,\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stood quickly and nodded. \u201cYes, I am. Is my brother okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s more than okay. You could call it a miracle.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA miracle?\u201d I echoed, raising an eyebrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHonestly, we didn\u2019t have much hope he would wake up. And even if he did, we didn\u2019t expect it to be this soon. Your brother is very lucky, miss.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lucky.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The word echoed in my head, and almost without thinking, I turned toward the wall, but stopped myself just in time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The doctor cleared his throat, drawing my attention back. \u201cWe\u2019ll still need to monitor his condition closely,\u201d he said. \u201cHe\u2019ll have to stay here until we\u2019re sure he\u2019s completely recovered.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you so much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The doctor nodded, gave me a reassuring smile, and stepped out of the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door clicked shut, and I finally exhaled the breath I hadn\u2019t realized I was holding. Relief washed over me. I didn\u2019t care what it took, or what had to happen after this, my brother was awake. That was all that mattered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHmm\u2026 Violet\u2026\u201d Penelope\u2019s hesitant voice pulled me back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I turned to her. \u201cYes?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She smiled, but her fingers fidgeted, and her eyes gave her away, she was nervous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m really happy that Sebastian is okay,\u201d she said carefully, \u201cbut it feels like you\u2019re forgetting something important.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cImportant?\u201d I frowned, confused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Out of instinct, I looked at Sebastian. He wasn\u2019t looking at me. His eyes were fixed on the far side of the room, at the man leaning against the wall like he owned it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sebastian\u2019s expression shifted slightly before he turned back to me. \u201cWho is he?\u201d he asked. \u201cAnd why do I get this\u2026 terrifying aura from him?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
My throat tightened. I followed his gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 101\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vouchers\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hades was still there, silent, and composed, his arms crossed casually as he watched me. His black shirt clung perfectly to his frame, his dark eyes sharp. A smirk played on his lips, as if he already knew what I was thinking, and he was curious to see if I\u2019d actually say it aloud.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cViolet\u2026 why is that demon\u2014\u201d Penelope caught herself, \u201cI mean, that man here?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The air in the room felt heavier. Everyone was watching me now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I didn\u2019t answer right away. I took a small step forward, then another, until I was standing directly in front of Hades.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes glinting with amusement. \u201cAre you going to accept me, princess?\u201d he asked, his tone lazy, and teasing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I met his gaze steadily, my heart pounding against my ribs. \u201cI made a deal with the devil, remember\u201d I muttered to him. \u201cAnd I intend to keep my end of the bargain.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before anyone could speak, I reached for his hand, the same hand that had once terrified me, and turned back to face the others.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sebastian\u2019s eyes widened. Penelope\u2019s lips parted. Even Kai looked stunned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s Hades,\u201d I said. \u201cAnd I\u2019m going to marry him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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