Be Careful When You Bite Me novel Chapter 24

“S-sorry,” I mumbled, flushing bright red and brought the leggings up to my waist.

I felt a sudden rush of shyness and nervousness both rain over my body.

“Don’t apologize,” he forced a smile,” I-I’m sorry about last night, I didn’t mean to hurt you.”

Did he just stutter? I shook my head,” don’t apologize, I didn’t give you much of choice.”

“I shouldn’t have lost control-“

“Like I said, I didn’t give you much of a choice.”

He stayed silent but he looked away from me, his gaze going downwards.

I took a few steps until I was a foot away from him,” I’m here, I’m ok, you didn’t hurt me,” I wrapped my fingers around his.

His golden eyes bore into mine and they look pained. Without warning, he stepped away and headed towards the door,” let’s go.”

I sighed out loud and silently obeyed.

The car ride was spent in silence yet again and I secretly wondered when we were going to get over this awkward bubble of tension.

The car halted at the doors of a high rise building. Damon glanced my way and said,” let’s go.”

At least he talked this time.

I followed once again. Inside the building was just as breath taking as the lobby. We entered the elevators just as they were about to close.

Damon pressed the button 18.

I stole secret glances towards him but his gaze remained on the ground.

Ding!

The elevator doors opened to reveal a charcoal grey carpeted hallway. We walked down until stopping at door 1809.

Damon knocked on the door and I couldn’t help but wonder who it was we were visiting. Seconds later the door burst wide open, behind it was a shirtless Xavier. His expression transited from confusion to annoyance and he stepped aside to let us in.

“Damon, Holly.”

I was almost shocked to be addressed and walked into the massive condominium.

A girl came speed walking from behind the marble kitchen island, her curly black hair bouncing as she moved.

“Damon!” She embraced him in a hug and left kisses on his cheeks. I grew uncomfortable at the scene and wondered who she was.

“Asia, this is Holly,” Damon pulled back and gestured towards me.

Asia’s full lips widened into a smile, her pearly teeth’s almost blinding with how white they were. Her tan skin glowed like sunlight and I wondered how many more beautiful women I was going to have to meet.

“Holly, it’s a pleasure,” she walked towards me and without my consent or knowledge, grabbed me into a tight embrace. The first couple of seconds were shocking and uncomfortable but the longer she held me, the more I wanted to melt into her comforting arms. When she pulled away I was almost disappointed,” I’ve heard so much about you.”

She had to be the witch that Xavier had mated with. Her beauty was absolutely captivating and I hardly knew her and could understand how someone like Xavier could give up an entire throne just to be with her.

“Hi,” I forced myself to smile,” nice to meet you.”

Xavier, who had one leg propped against the wall , leaned forward,” to what do we owe this pleasure brother.”

“I think you already know,” Damon’s expression had gone serious,” I need help, I need a witch to preform the ritual of obliteration-“

“So go see Luna.”

“She won’t do it, she says she’s marked.”

“So what makes you think we’ll do it?”

“I ran out of options Xavier, it’s either this or lose the throne to Seth-“

“So lose the throne, do you really want to be tied down as King for the rest of your life!”

“Stop!” Asia stepped in between the brothers, her soft features now concerned,” you’re bickering like you hate each other, you’re brothers!”

“Were brothers,” Xavier said, eyeing Damon in disappointment and betrayal,” before you agreed to let father dethrone me.”

Damon remained silent but he looked at his brother as if he felt guilty.