The Beta's Regret (Eden and Eros) novel Chapter 206

(Eros Pov)

I was subconscious.

It felt like I was asleep, but I wasn't; at the same time, I wasn't awake and felt like whatever was happening was not real.

At first, there was total darkness, and then suddenly, I heard a low growl, like that of an animal.

Suddenly, I was no longer in the coffin. I stood alone in the middle of a dark abyss, but I could see myself clearly. It was like there was a spotlight on me alone.

Soon, I felt another presence behind me.

I turned immediately but didn't find anyone there.

The growl came again from behind me, and I turned to see what it was this time, but I still didn't see anything.

I felt uneasy.

Despite how tightly strung my nerves were, I couldn't panic. I knew whatever was trying to hide itself from me would sense my desperation if I did, and that was the last thing I needed.

“What are you? A coward?” I sneered. “Why don't you come out and face me?”

There was no response.

Then the growl came again. I turned around.

Still, nothing.

The growl was like a shadow; it followed me.

“Don't hide. Show yourself.” I shouted. “Or are you scared?”

“Scared?” I heard a deep throated chuckle. “Why would I be scared of myself? I am you.”

I frowned. “I don't know what you are talking about. Where the hell are you?”

A short pause, followed by a fierce roar.

Slowly, a figure came into visibility.

I frowned. I stared at my face.

It was me, or rather, something that looked like me.

“What are you?” I asked quickly.

I looked at the figure in surprise. It was another version of me, but different. The eyes glowed a dark red. The claws were sharp and stained with blood. Scars ran down different parts of his bare chest, and the smirk on his lips said it all. He was not here to have a friendly conversation.

“I am you. I already said so.” my other self replied.

I narrowed my eyes on him.

“This isn't who I am.” I snapped. “You look—”

“Evil?” He rolled his eyes.

“Yes.”

“Does that also mean you are evil?” He chuckled.

“I told you, we are not the same person.” I stepped back.

He growled. “You can't hide me forever.” Even though he was right in front of me, I heard his voice like a whisper in my ears. “Unleash us to the world. Let everyone see what we are capable of.” His voice was seductive, like poison in my mind. “Use me, and I will show you what true power means.”

I frowned. “What power?”

“To dominate the world. Your power will be beyond the shores of this realm and beyond. We will be a storm, sweeping across the world. You will be more powerful than your father ever was.”

My fists balled. “My father was a monster.”

“No. He was a powerful man. I can show you such power too. We can start up a storm together.”

“What storm?” I felt my stomach clench.