Chapter 50 His Hate

• Conri chased him around the fountain, the sound of his little giggles was like music to his ears, and remedy to his aching heart. The little guy was all smiles as he took off in circles, jumping up and down on the fountain's stone. As much as his life was miserable these days, he knew that even with the pain in his heart, these feelings wouldn't change. The child's laughter was like the sweetest melody he ever heard, it could heal him, mend his broken heart all by itself. His smile had been like the sun rising from behind clouds from the moment he set eyes on him. Holding a striking resemblance to him, the boy often reminded him of himself when he was a mindless little kid, pure and innocent, unaware of how truly unfair life could get. It made him want to protect him and keep him safe. He wanted to be with him, to watch over him every second they were together. You never know what ugly fate pokes around the corner, and by the Goddess, he was ready to protect him until the very end.
• "Come on, Daddy!" He called, his laughter rising above the garden, the wind picking them up and Conri smiled when his laughter echoed around him. He was just so adorable, that Conri couldn't help but think that this beautiful creature had been sent specifically for him. The little boy would often stop when they reached his destination, turn around to face him, and then proceed to take flight once more, laughing merrily. "Run faster, Daddy!" And as Conri chased after him, he began to see the difference between loving a child and a Mate. It was the first time he'd ever felt something for another person other than the pain of love, so much that he could have killed anyone or anything for it.
• Although he hadn't been present in his life for two years yet he loves him. A love without expectations, without boundaries, and without any need to control it. Love without judgments, revenge, and fear. Just pure and unbridled love. It filled him, making him feel warm from the inside out. He had felt so empty after the Witch's downfall. Felt worse, knowing that his Mate plotted with his mother to see that he suffered. He does not deserve it, and somehow he couldn't help but feel that even Caleb doesn't deserve it either. But, this is where they found themselves, and they have both made wrong choices.