Chapter 35
The Meaning Of "No Choice"
***EPOV
"Greco, what the fuck?" I ask, hearing my voice echo in the nothingness between the realms.
"I'm sorry, Eduardus, but this is your fate."
"What is?"
But somehow...something in me knows. After all, he's here and I know damned well why he would be.
It has to do with her.
"You know I'm only sent out when I have to guide..."
"Dux Ducis. I am aware of what you do and we both know that. But what the fuck do you think you're here to lead me to? It better be to my freedom from my predicament back home, Greco..." And there's rage behind my words. Because trust me, something in me is still screaming.
Screaming that it knows.
Screaming that it wants.
"We both know what it's about."
Bella.
He steps out into my eyesight finally, his voice splitting and echoing just like the color in his eyes. Blue and silver fighting for dominance, the never ending swirls disconcerting to those who'd never seen them before. His own wings spread out behind him, almost as large as mine and just as dark in color.
They had sent one of their elite to me.
"Do I have no choice?" I growled, staring off into space as I felt the heaviness of inevitability slamming on me.
"No. We both know that, too. I wouldn't be here if you did. Now come, Eduardus, it's time you get to know the reality that she hides. This is the only way."
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