Redemption of Fate (Fate Series Book 2) (33 page)

Still under Lucias’s command, Ethan remained obediently silent and still; but in that moment, all of the blood bonds and orders in the world wouldn’t have been able to stop the lone tear that slid down his cheek.

“Very well,” Lucias finally responded; pulling Chloe’s attention back to him. “I will release your father and the woman. Consider it an early wedding present,” he said; watching her closely as he pulled her hand to his lips.

“Thank you, my lord” she said; bowing her head to him respectfully. Sensing the minds of her family beginning to revive, she knew she had only seconds to get Lucias and his men off of the compound. “We must go now; there will be hundreds of Elite arriving at any moment,” she said; embellishing the numbers to sufficiently motivate him to move quickly.

While he was curious to finally see his infected matched against The Elite in open battle, after spending centuries searching for her, he wouldn’t risk it with Chloe present.
 

No; there will be plenty of time for that,
he thought triumphantly, his body practically vibrating with the excitement and satisfaction of fulfilling a lifelong pursuit.

“Ethan, Layla; consider this your new home,” he said; pulling Chloe across the short distance to stand directly in front of them. “Until you see me again, you may act freely. However, you will lay down your arms and wait for your new hosts to retrieve you and you will not speak a single word of me, my army, or my plans to anyone; nor will you ever raise a hand against my men,” he commanded the pair, wanting to ensure that The Elite wouldn’t be tempted to kill them on sight or try to use them in their fight against him. He turned to Chloe who, battling her true feelings, smiled, pushed up on her toes, and pressed a kiss to his cheek.
 

Satisfied, Lucias gave the command for the rest of his men to leave the grounds.
 

Standing just inside the protective mist of the outer gate, Chloe and Lucias were the last pair to pass through. Just before stepping across, they each looked back silently, one with eyes full of joy and triumph, the other with sadness and defeat.

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Acknowledgements

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About the Author

S. Simone Chavous spent seven years as a tax accountant before deciding to pursue her true passion as an author. She lives in northern Indiana with her boyfriend, two beautiful daughters, and their rambunctious vizsla, Lily.
 

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