The Death Kiss (Nanowrimo)#wattys2017

Chapter 26: End of the End

"What happened to your face?" I gaped.
He turned around, and placed the hood back on. I groped for the knife in my pocket. I could feel the pattern of the handle. I moved my fingers on the sharp blade of the knife.

Adrian turned around," I never wanted you to see me like this."

"It doesn't matter,Adrian." I touched his hood softly.

"I had to get you out of here before Gabriella tries to hurt you."

He held my arm, but I shook it off. I had to distract him to keep him here.

"I can't leave without Chase. Gabriella has made him a hostage. We need to find him first." I bit my lip.
Adrian held my face in his hands. I could see his blue eyes shining in the moonlight under his hood. The side of his face was burnt with fresh meat-coloured wounds. I looked into his eyes, and for a second, I stood still watching him.

"Lily, I want to be honest with you. I am not who you thought I was. I have lied to you about so many things. But I could assure you that I could never let anyone hurt you and I love you."

"It's not the right time. We need to find Chase." I turned around but he caught my arm.

"We might not see eachother again. So, let me say what I always wanted to."

"Look Adrian, I don't know...." I broke off in the middle of the sentence.

"I'll not let Gabriella hurt any of you. But you have to trust me. She's just seeking her revenge."

"Yes, she is. She wants me to kill you." I told him.

Adrian smirked," Ofcourse. So, she sent you to kill me?"

He held my arms tightly and squeezed my body. He would have broken my bones if he squeezed any further. I let out an agonizing scream.

"You're hurting me, Adrian."

I felt a drop of tear fell from my eye. He pushed me back towards the wall. The thick wall hit my back like an Iron slab.
"Go ahead, kill me then." He smirked again.

I held the knife tightly in my pocket, and looked into his eyes. He signaled me to look at the mirror next to him. A pair of eyes were watching us from a distance. I couldn't understand what he was trying to do
I took out the knife from my pocket and held it tightly in my hand. I attacked him, but he dodged it so easily. I followed him out of the room, trying to stab him.
When I reached the corridor, he pulled my arm and dragged me into a hidden room behind one of the walls. It was a small bedroom, covered with the "apparent" white sheets and blankets of dust. He lit the candles on the golden candle stand placed at the side table.
"What are you doing?"
He walked towards me, and took the knife from my hand and placed it on the side-table.
"I am sorry. Gabriella was watching us. I had to hurt you."
He rubbed my arms softly and bent his face close to mine. I thought, he was going to kiss me but he backed away.

"But why?"

"I killed her Adrian, she'll kill you. Fair and Square.She's just taking revenge."

"You killed Adrian?"

"Apparently, yes. Stay here,I'll find Chase. Gabriella must be busy searching for you, so she won't be able to keep an eye on Chase."

"She can come here looking for me, can't she?"

He smiled," I know this place more than she does. I have wandered in these corridors for long. She doesn't know about this room."

"I'll go with you."

"No, stay here and stay safe."

I touched his arm, and he looked at me. I took off his hood, and kissed his burnt cheek.