Mated To My Best Friend's Lycan Alpha Brothers novel Chapter 502

Chapter 502: If Not Her, Then No One Else

(Author’s POV)

"Grandfather, are you~ ... are you really feeling okay?" Fabian asked, trying to make sure. Although Jacob was acting his usual self, Fabian was well aware of how his grandfather was good at hiding his pain.

There was one time, around 10 or 12 years ago, when he was on a secret inspection. He went out alone, not even taking Chris with him. And on his way back, he saw a female vampire being mobbed by a few rogue members of the bear clan who held a grudge against the vampires. It was one fragile vampire against thirtyish, burly, vengeful bears. As a virtuous king, he had to intervene. And so, he did.

The battle wasn’t tough at all by his standard, and obviously, Jacob won it in the end. He would have left unscathed, but the female he was fighting to rescue took out a sharp wooden stake and instead, sneak an attack on him. She was an accomplice, and it was all part of the plan.

She aimed straight for his heart, even managing to drive the stake through his rib cage. Needless to say, he killed her on the spot, tearing her limbs apart, but was left with an ugly wound right in the centre of his chest.

For days, he kept quiet and didn’t tell anyone so as not to create any havoc. But after a week, one morning, when Chris went to his room to wake him up, he found that Jacob was running an intensely high fever. He was nearly passed out. Only then was the truth revealed. Even at that time, he had brushed it off casually, saying it was a minor graze and not to worry too much. As the king of Vampires, he was used to showing a strong front even when he did not need to.

Jacob took Fabian’s hand in his and patted, "Silly child. I am the King of all the Vampires. What could possibly happen to me? I am really alright. The medicine Secretary Shadow brought back is working great. I feel energetic all over."

Fabian read his expression carefully and decided to believe him. He felt as if a massive boulder had lifted off his shoulders. Ever since the plane crash, his guilt had only amplified. First, his parents and neighbours, his close friends, were killed, leaving only him behind. Then his grandfather had such a ghastly accident. Afterwards, under his watch, in his territory, Myra was kidnapped as well. And one way or another, he was involved in all of them. He has been blaming himself, feeling like he was cursed. But hearing his grandfather’s reassuring words filled him with ease.

"If you say so. But tell me immediately if you feel any discomfort, hmm?" he muttered.

Jacob nodded; he couldn’t help but give a soft laugh, Alright, I will."

Recalling something, Fabian inquired, "So what did you want to talk about? What is the important matter you wanted to discuss?"

Listening to his words, Jacob’s expression instantly turned serious. He solidified his grasp on Fabian’s hand and said, his voice steady, grave, "You remember that tomorrow is the day of the summer solstice, right?"

Fabian’s eyes flickered as he nodded. "Yes, I know," his voice came out barely above a whisper. How could he ever forget? Even if he wanted to, he could never erase it.

It was the very day when the life of the five year old Fabian turned upside down. It was the very day when he lost his parents. It was the day etched into his heart like a thorn piercing his soul. His expression shifted to something more than gloomy. He could still feel the pain.

Fabian batted his lashes as his cheeks flushed. He answered, "No, I don’t just like her. I love her."

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