Sadly I do not own CHLOE KING, this story is purely my own twist on an already amazing serie
The decision was made, and it was now up to Valentina to hold up her end of the plan. All of the other Mai had left, Jasmine had excused herself to go to bed and Valentina was nowhere to be seen. Alek and I were sitting on the couch, pretending to watch the television.
"Try not to worry." I said breaking the silence. Alek hadn't spoken one word to me since the decision had been made. He wasn't looking at me, but I could see his jaw tensing.
"I can't help it" he began softly. Alek pulled me closer to him, resulting in my head resting on his chest. "I don't want to lose you."
"Who said anything about anyone losing the other?" I said sitting up. Alek turned his head to look at me.
"I know that you are not oblivious to the dangers that might occur." He began slowly.
"So you don't need to point them out then." I nestled back into his chest. Aleks hand found my hair and stroked it softly. He sighed.
"I'm going to get some rest." Alek stood up from the couch and started to walk towards his room. I peeked over the couches edge with my chin resting on the cushion.
"I guess this is good night then?" I asked as I furrowed my brow. Alek nodded and closed his bedroom door behind him. Well isn't that just great. Isn't it ridiculous? I mean, Alek seriously can't be angry with me, right? Concerned I understand, but angry? I pushed myself off of the couch and marched towards his room. Not bothering to knock I swung the door open, half slamming it closed behind me. Alek jolted into a seated position on his bed, claws fully extended.
"Wo wo, holster that weapon." I said as I put my hands up in a fake defence pose. The claws retracted.
"I'm not in the mood Chloe" He said slowly moving off of the bed.
"You can't seriously be angry at me!" I stated point blank.
"I'm not angry" He was standing in front of me now. A slight yawn escaped his lips.
"Fine, but something is up!" I started to pace the room.
"Nothing is up Chloe, I'm just tired." He placed his right hand on my cheek stopping me from moving. "It's been a long day." I brushed his gesture off.
"Don't give me that Alek! I am just as scared as everyone else!" I fought back the tears, which were trying to escape my eyes. "They have my mom" my voice began to break. "And the chances are that some… of us are going to… die tomorrow. Do you know how much pressure that is? Do you understand what is at stake!" I had regained my confidence and was now shouting at him.
"Of course I understand!" Alek was raising his voice. "But…"
"But what!"
"You've been chosen Chloe, I get that. And on some level I understand the pressures and expectations, which have been placed on you." He ran his hand through his gorgeous locks. "This burden is too big for you to bare alone. And I see it eating at you all the time. But your courage and determination is going to get you killed. Regardless of the other lives which may be lost tomorrow…if you die…"
"The Mai are helping me tomorrow, ill be safe." I gave a slight shrug.
"You don't know that Chloe!" Alek rested his hands on either side of my face. "Promise me that you won't take any stupid risks, or put your life in any unnecessary danger."
"I'll try Alek" I lowered my voice "But if it came down to me losing another life and someone else I cared about dieing, I would give up one of my lives."
"Until you have none left?"
"If that's what it takes." Alek let go of me and walked to the other side of the room. When he turned to face me again his eyes were slits. He was about to say something but I cut him off. "I don't want to talk about this anymore Alek. Tomorrow will be decided tomorrow, if I worry to much about it ill cloud my judgment." I moved towards him wrapping my arms around his waist. "But don't you die for me! No matter what, don't be the hero. I already love you, you have nothing to prove."
Hey Readers, I know the chapter is kind of short but I wanted to end this chapter as I did. I'd love to hear what you thought. Xx Happy reading.