Chapter 22: Pursuing Revenge

After their lovely meal in the balcony, Amiel started kissing Irene torridly, leading her back inside the suite while his hands are on the small of her back. She run her fingers through his hair, disheveling it. The two went on to do their business on the bed, consummating their love in the island.

The next day, Irene's body ached so bad she could barely walk. She spent half of the day on the bed because she don't think she could make it downstairs. Because of body pain, they had to postpone their planned activities for the day.

"Mmm," Irene moaned as she felt Amiel's soft lips plant a kiss on her forehead.

Amiel laid down next to her in bed, " How are you feeling?" He asked in his deep voice while brushing the cheeks of Irene with his thumb.

Her eyes still closed, the corner of Irene's lips rose as she felt Amiel's hands on her.

"DAMN IT!" Amiel immediately covered Irene with his body because someone threw a rock on their windows, breaking the glass and almost hitting Irene fatally on the head.

Irene hurriedly stood up despite feeling pain in the lower part of her body. She was about to go to the window to see who threw the rock but Amiel stopped her, he checked on it himself instead.

"There's no one below." Confused, Amiel ran his finger through his hair and gritted his teeth.

The two of them hurriedly went to the security office to check the CCTV footage outside their window at that time but Irene was surprised to see that nothing got caught on camera.

The security personnel were also shocked to see how come nothing got caught on camera when almost every meter of the hotel is surrounded by surveillance cameras.

"Isn't it odd how someone was able to throw a rock in our suite when we are located in the tenth floor? Someone has to be situated in an equally high place before he could do so," Irene spoke the moment they arrived in their new room because the first one had to be thoroughly cleaned after tiny bits of glass got scattered on the floor from the impact.

After handling Irene a glass of water, Amiel assures her, "Don't worry. As long as I am here, you are safe." In response, Irene simply nodded her head.

Amiel knew too well that Void has something to do about this. Unlike for the past two months he has been in this mortal world where he could not feel Void's energy near, Amiel could totally feel Void's presence but can't come because of the crystal amulet's protection.

That night, Amiel marches outside the hotel to by the shore. "Void! Face me!"

"Amiel, the most powerful spirit and feared incinerator of Rosemoor!" Void in his black cloak appeared mocking Amiel.

Amiel clenched his jaw and took impatient strides to Void's direction while forming a ball of fire in his palms. Before he could even shoot him, Void dissipated and stood behind him.

Void playfully whistled and flicked his tongue while disapprovingly shaking his head at him, "Being in the mortal world is now making your power rusty!" He then let out an evil cackle.

"I am warning you. Don't touch her." Amiel's eyes are now turning fiery red, what stops him from exploding is the fact that they are in the middle of a mortal island and he does not want to cause chaos.

He added, "Why are you still preying on her? She has peacefully left Rosemoor you son of a bitch." Amiel growled like an enraged lion, ready to devour and gnash Void into pieces.

Void laughed crazily, "I don't want anything more than to take revenge on you, Amiel. To make you feel the loss and grief from the death of someone you love. Back in Rosemoor, you and your royal family are untouchable. But here in the mortal world, I could finally inflict the pain to you using someone you love." Void then disappeared which made Amiel instantly teleport back in their room.

He was more than relieved to see Irene soundly asleep. She slowly opened her eyes when she felt Amiel sit on the bed.

"Where have you been?" Irene asked as she sat on the bed to face him.

Amiel's face looks weary and anxious. The thought of Irene in danger sent fear in Amiel's heart. For the first time, he felt fear over someone.

Their weekend vacation came to an end and they now have to return to their lives in the city. As much as Irene tries to ignore the little changes in Amiel, she just can't help but notice him being extra protective towards her.

"Hey," Valerie leans to Irene while they are in the car on the way to an advertisement photo shoot. Irene snapped out from her thoughts, "What?" She fixed her sight back on the tall buildings they are passing.

"Is it just me or something but your boyfriend is getting more and more protective of you these past few days." Valerie says while jotting something on her tablet.

Valerie has been spending a lot of time in her boyfriend's apartment which is why she only has little idea with what is going on in the condo. Aside from knowing that Void is after Irene, several weird and disturbing instances kept happening.

A few days ago, Irene received a death threat which scared her to the core. They have let the police authorities know about the incident but since then, Amiel became more hands on with her security. Irene also did not bother to let Valerie know so as not to cause any worry in her.

"I know, I even told him not to worry about me so much." Irene sighed, getting back into reality that her life is getting more and more complicated. There is no time of peace ever in her life.

When they arrived at the studio, all the staff are already preparing the background, the clothes as well as the equipment for the shoot. It is going to be a long day for everyone.