Kapitel 8: Embrace of Redemption.
Lykon finished bandaging my head—her touch gentle but assured. The sting from the antiseptic had faded, but I could still feel the tug of the bandage across my scalp.
I sighed, a mix of relief and confusion washing over me.
"You seem a bit lost," Lykon said, her voice carrying a hint of concern. "Do you remember anything from before you ended up here?"
I shook my head slowly, my mind a blur of fragmented images and sensations. "Not much. Just flashes of... I don't know, anger? Pain? It's all hazy."
Lykon nodded, her expression thoughtful. "That's normal. You went through a lot, and it might take time for everything to come back."
Klein's outburst had left me on edge, and I couldn't help but glance at the door, half expecting him to storm back in.
But it remained closed, and the room felt strangely still. The only sound was the faint ticking of a clock somewhere in the corner.
"What's going to happen to me?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.
Lykon looked at me with those intense blue eyes, her expression softening.
"For now, you're safe here. My brother... he's protective, but he's not a bad person. He just... well, he's had a rough time."
I wasn't sure if I could believe that after the way Klein treated me, but Lykon seemed sincere. I nodded, trying to make sense of my surroundings.
The opulence of the room, the strange encounter with the siblings, and the lingering pain in my chest—everything felt like a dream I couldn't quite wake up from.
"You should rest," Lykon said, standing up and closing the first aid kit.
"I'll be nearby if you need anything. The young master will probably want to speak with you later, but don't worry. I'll make sure he behaves."
"Wait..." Before she could even leave the room, I stopped her. "About the injuries you took from me... Did I really hurt you? Why don't you say anything about it? Please don't leave me here clueless."
I heard a small grunt from her, then I saw her glance sideways at me before sighing.
"It's true. You caused me a lot of pain. But that was already a month ago," she replied.
My eyes widened in surprise. "A... a month ago?!"
She turned to me again, her eyes cold and sharp.
"You were sleeping for a month."
Then, a wave of images and sounds flooded my mind. It was like someone had pulled a curtain aside, revealing flashes of a violent encounter I didn't remember having.
"Get out of his body at once!" The voice was Lykon's, commanding and fierce.
"What if I don't want to?" That was my voice, but it didn't feel like me. There was a coldness in it, a taunt that didn't match my thoughts.
"You're not welcome here!" she shouted, summoning a sword from her portal. With a swift motion, she struck at me, but more spikes erupted from my body, forcing her to dodge.
The scene was chaotic, filled with a sense of violence and anger.
As I watched, the flashback continued to unfold, showing Lykon's determined efforts to stop me—or whoever I had become.
I felt a sense of dread and confusion. This wasn't just a nightmare; it was a glimpse into something terrible I had done.
In the present, I clenched my fists, trying to steady myself as the memories assaulted my senses. She stood by the door, her expression unreadable.
"What happened to me?" I asked, my voice shaky. "Why did I become like that?"
She hesitated for a moment before answering. "You were possessed by something ancient and malevolent.
It took control of you, and you attacked anyone who got in your way. I was trying to save you, but it wasn't easy."
"..I ... someone saw you. You were pierced by those red... thorns? How did you stop me?!" My voice trembled as I spoke, panic spreading through my mind. My hands shook, and I gripped the bed blanket to steady myself.
"My brother stopped you. He came and saved both of us, so you don't have to worry—" Lykon began, but I couldn't contain my frustration.
"DON'T WORRY? Are you seriously saying that?! I nearly killed you," I retorted, tugging at my hair as I stared down at the blanket. I couldn't bring myself to meet her gaze.
"But you weren't in control. It wasn't you," she replied, her voice calm but firm. Her attempt to reassure me only heightened my anxiety.
"Why did you have to save me?" I felt a surge of despair. My thoughts spiraled into a dark place.
Why didn't she just let me die? After all, I was the one who caused all this pain. I'd nearly killed the girl standing before me, and now I felt nothing but guilt and shame.
"Ugh.. Stop thinking that way!" Lykon snapped, and I glanced up at her. Her eyes were wide with surprise. Then I noticed something alarming: a black aura surrounded me, seeping from my skin and swirling around my hands.
"W-what is this?!" I cried, fear coursing through my veins as I watched the darkness encircle me.
Lykon stepped back, her expression wary but resolute. "Calm down! You need to relax! This is the remnants of the possession. If you keep panicking, it'll grow stronger. You have to focus on staying calm."
I tried to take deep breaths, but the dark energy continued to pulse around me, intensifying with my fear.
I felt like I was losing control again, like something was trying to claw its way back into my mind. The more I fought against it, the stronger it became.
"Lykon, I can't stop it!" I shouted, my voice breaking with fear.
"What if it comes back? What if I hurt someone again?"
Lykon held up her hands, her expression softening. "You won't. I promise. You're stronger than you think. You just need to focus on me, okay? We'll get through this. Together."
The black aura flickered and wavered, but it didn't vanish. I took a deep breath, trying to ground myself, focusing on Lykon's voice. She was the only thing keeping me from slipping into madness.
As the familiar voice echoed in my mind, a sense of dread washed over me. It was a voice I knew all too well, one that had haunted me in my darkest moments.
"Are you seriously trusting another human again? How many betrayals do you need to learn your lesson?"
I glanced at Lykon, her expression filled with concern. She had no idea what was happening inside my head, the turmoil of doubt and fear that threatened to consume me.
But then, without warning, she pulled me into a tight embrace. I stumbled forward, my face buried against her chest, feeling the warmth of her body against mine.
Embarrassment flooded through me, my cheeks burning with shame at the intimate contact.
"Lykon, what are you doing?" I stammered, trying to pull away, but her grip only tightened.
She held me close, her arms wrapped around me protectively, as if she could shield me from the darkness that lurked within.
"I'm here for you," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. "You're not alone, okay? Whatever you're going through, we'll face it together."
Her words brought a sense of comfort, a glimmer of hope in the midst of my turmoil.
Despite the chaos raging inside my mind, her presence anchored me, reminding me that I wasn't alone in this struggle.
Slowly, the voice in my head began to fade, replaced by the sound of Lykon's steady heartbeat.
I closed my eyes, allowing myself to lean into her embrace, letting go of the fear and doubt that had consumed me.
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