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Gloom Chapter 215
I swallowed hard in an attempt to dissolve the lump that suddenly formed in my throat. Shock, surprise and confusion wreaked havoc inside me, and I didn't know what to respond.I turned sharply, turning my back on him, and strode down the street."He's lying ," a malicious voice whispered in my mind. «He is not going to give you your soul back. "He's not going to undo the pact, he has no reason to, he doesn't give a shit about you . "I shook my head to silence the voice. But a dizzying sensation, more violent and overwhelming, gripped my chest and prevented me from continuing to walk. I remained motionless, standing in the middle of the street, flooded by both the rain and the images that shook my mind.Something came over me at that moment. Something unknown vibrated in the center of my chest and pulled me in the direction he was fleeing from. The weight of what had happened today hit me more abruptly than the cold of the atmosphere. More devastating , because it was a betrayal of
Gloom Chapter 216
—So… —Nat's voice was heard calm but cautious through the cell phone—now you are fully aware that you like him.I closed my eyes, pursed my lips and took a deep breath."Yes," I muttered."That you like it, like it," she insisted, as if to be sure of what she had heard.I swallowed hard, because that statement alone made an uncomfortable weight settle in my stomach. I leaned back, letting my entire body fall onto the bed."Yes..." I repeated in a low voice, emanating defeat."But you don't want to be with him," he pointed out.-No.I shook my head, as if she could see me."Oh, woman," he sighed, "who understands you?"I also let out the air trapped in my lungs, while my eyes swiveled to different points on the smooth white area of the ceiling, as a form of distraction.“I don't know, Nat.” My lips twisted into an involuntary grimace. I don't even know why I'm telling you this.—Because I'm your friend, duh ! "She," she exclaimed with so much energy that she forced me to move the cel
Gloom Chapter 217
-Not now! —She interrupted me abruptly in her haste—. Ask him, if you want. See you, Ams. —And he hung up, without giving me time to say goodbye.I let out a dismayed snort, as I looked at the device with the broken screen in my hand, and in the corner of which a black strip was already visible that obstructed the clarity of the image.I stared absently at the ceiling again and stayed like that for a while, still feeling the painful pulsations attacking my head. She also had a slight discomfort in her stomach, but she wasn't sure if it was from too much alcohol or from the realization of what had happened the night before.After Azazziel told me that I should go inside because I was too soaked from the rain, the first thing I did was dry myself off and, immediately after, curl up on the edge of my bed, with my arms wrapped around my knees, and I stayed still. that position for a period that seemed eternal to me.The flurry of my thoughts seemed to get worse every time I went over what
Gloom Chapter 218
It didn't take a genius to figure out that they were getting ready to go somewhere, but I still asked:-They are going out?Mom immediately turned around on her stool and nodded enthusiastically, looking strange—and somewhat comical—with just one eye shadow."We're going to dinner with a colleague of your father and his wife," she replied with a wide smile, and the expression lines at the corners of her eyes appeared on her face. But we won't be back late."That's great..." I made a somewhat nervous gesture, and before I regretted it I added: "I'll go out too."My father snapped his head around, directing his attention from the sleek appearance of his tie to my face.-Again? —She blurted out. The accusation in her tone was palpable."Frankie..." Mom murmured in a disapproving tone, looking at him condescendingly."You went out last night," he insisted in my direction, ignoring him. One of his eyebrows rose in rebuke. And you arrived quite late."Y-yes, but..." My teeth gripped my lowe
Gloom Chapter 219
Those words threw me off balance.I blinked, seeing a more noticeable concern than before appear on his face. However, far from moving me, what she told me caused the anger that I was trying to calm out of respect for him to increase in an unhealthy way."What do you think I do?" —I asked, with shock and rage seeping into my tone—. Do you think I'm going out to get high or something?"You went out drinking last night," he replied, placing both hands on his hips in an accusatory gesture. Blood immediately covered my face and revealed the shame that statement caused in me. And you're not even twenty-one yet. Do you know how much trouble you could get into for that?"Please, Dad," I huffed, fully aware of how much he hated us doing that in front of him and in the middle of an argument, because I considered it rude. No one waits until twenty-one to start drinking.Surprise took over his features, and at the same time it also crossed my insides, just because I knew that, not long ago, I wo
Gloom Chapter 220
I turned on my axis, encountering the figure of Akhliss at a disturbing and almost terrifying closeness. I leaned back on instinct, but then my back collided with someone else's torso. I had to turn and look up to see Khaius, who was immediately more cautious than the devil and moved away to give me personal space. Something suspicious flashed in his amber eyes, especially the way he lowered his head and looked away from me. Akhliss, for his part, had a radiant smile on her face.—Did you hear everything? —I murmured, feeling how the anger from before was overshadowed by shame."Just parts," she replied, shrugging nonchalantly. I tell you? I'm very curious.I looked at Khaius, who continued to look at the ground strangely. When he noticed my scrutiny, he grimaced in apology."I... I can hear a wide radius away," he said under his breath. Immediately, a half smile that emanated discomfort appeared on his lips. Plus, they were screaming.“I agree with your parents in some ways,” Akhliss
Gloom Chapter 221
Akhliss raised an eyebrow impatiently, a gesture she seemed to share with her cousin. Then, I looked down at the ground."He told me," I mumbled, hysterics wreaking havoc inside me.I didn't have to explain anything else. My words seemed to be enough for them, because none of them replied. Unease seemed to settle in the atmosphere as the tense and taciturn seconds passed.Until the devil spoke.-All? —Akhliss raised the tone of her voice because of the astonishment that assailed her, moving a little away from me." Everything, " I agreed. I turned my head to look at Khaius, who had his eyes wide open. Surprised— Are you part of the Legions of Azazziel?Immediately, his jaw tensed. I could see her swallow, before lowering her head and staring at the ground. Something inside me stirred uncomfortably, but at no point could I detect the betrayal or disappointment I was supposed to feel toward him.—Do you support the war that is going to end us? —I asked, more with disbelief than pain. Wo
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"I know..." he murmured, closing his eyes and nodding slowly, as if in an act of self-conviction. He never told me about Azazziel. I had no idea he existed until what happened happened. And I know he gave himself up to save him, but…” He paused briefly and shook his head. I think that, if he was able to do that to save him, then my son had a great… appreciation for him. —His brow furrowed, as if the word he used was not the right one. He shook his head again. Sometimes I think that was why I decided to make it remain in existence; because somehow I feel like Kaspiel would have wanted that. And that, if he was still alive, then his sacrifice would not be in vain.She continued staring straight ahead, into the distance, with half-closed eyes and a serious face. Deep in a thought or memory that seemed too dark. A place in which, surely, I should not investigate.Khaius remained taciturn and respectful, intelligent enough not to add anything that would worsen his mood. I, however, wanted