Immortal Desire
Chapter 17

Latina caught a whiff of a familiar scent. She opened her eyes and stared at the door where Sebastian exited. After hearing what the other lady said, Latina pretended that she was unconscious.

“His mate?” Latina muttered, pondering about the topic that was unheard of for her. “Does she mean his wife? Am I like someone who stole that lady’s husband?”

The curious Latina got off the bed, letting the blanket fall, revealing her sexy naked body. She trudged to the wardrobe and looked for some specific clothes. A smile emerged on her lips when she found a set of Sebastian’s clothes. “This is more comfortable than dresses,” she said and wore them.

Latina covered her nose and mouth when she walked outside their chamber. A thick mist appeared out of nowhere and the sweet essence lingered. She placed her palms on the walls while walking, finding her way to the living room. The fog in the corridor was so suffocating that she would have run out if only her eyes weren’t blurry. She could only stop on her track.

Tears filled Latina’s eyes, the bitterness in the gas was intolerable, and she could tell that the living room was just a few steps away. Her sense of smell also improved. She knew that Sebastian was there, so she called him. “Sebastian…” She waited for his response and he did.

“Sweetheart,” Latina heard Sebastian muttered, making her smile and continue to walk to where his voice came from. She heard several gasps and heavy breathing. It worried her that Sebastian might have a hard time breathing because of the fog.

Latina walked faster until her hands could no longer touch the wall, she was already at the end of the corridor, and she knew that in front of her should be the living room. She took a step ahead, her arms raised forward. She doesn’t want to move carelessly, or she might break something. It ruined her focus when the main door opened. The wind blew the smoke away, clearing the room.

“It’s you,” Latina murmured after seeing the young boy standing in the doorway. His bright blue eyes were burning, like the legendary blue fire. Latina followed the young boy’s gaze and was rendered speechless by what she saw.

Sebastian was hugging a naked lady. What’s worse, they seemed to be in the middle of something with their intimate expressions.

“L-Latina…” Sebastian called, almost inaudible. He pushed Claudia away from him and hurried back to Latina’s side. His jaw dropped when the latter avoided his touch. Latina stared at him, her gaze turned icy. Disgust and pain were painted on her face.

“My lord,” Claudia muttered. She took her robe and put it back on her.

“It’s your fault. You dare scheme against me, unforgivable!” Sebastian yelled in his angry tone. His eyes turned crimson, he was undeniably mad. He glared at Claudia. With a killing intent, he aimed at her.

“DAMN IT!” Sebastian cursed when Claudia disappeared just before he could attack her.

“AHH!” Latina screamed when she saw the man she met in the lake changed into a white wolf and ran away with Claudia in her mouth.

“Shit, he’s still alive,” Seth muttered and chased after the werewolf.

Latina took this chance to slip outside the mansion. After witnessing that despicable scene, she wanted to spend her time alone. She already decided to leave in the morning when she woke up. But she didn’t expect that Sebastian would look for her when she was bathing in the lake. Something was off, Latina saw images she hadn’t seen before but these triggered some memories she was uncertain of. She felt that if she stayed on Sebastian’s side, the truth wouldn’t be easy to unveil.

“Where are you going?” Sebastian pulled her hand and Latina bounced on his trunk. “Don’t chase after them,” he added and hugged the lady from behind.

“Sebastian, get off of me.”

There it goes again, Latina’s unusual crisp tone. She overthrew Sebastian’s arms, but the man wouldn’t let go.

“Let me go, you’re hurting me.”

Sebastian heard a slight crack coming from inside his heart. A surge of pain spread in his system after hearing Latina’s words. “I won’t let you leave,” he whispered. “You can’t leave me, Latina.”

“Why?” Latina asked. Her question echoed in Sebastian’s ears.

‘Why? I don’t know. It’s just you haven’t borne my child yet. I can’t afford to lose you after everything I’ve done,’ he thought.

They stayed in that position quietly for a while. Sebastian didn’t manage to answer Latina’s question, in all honesty, he doesn’t know what to respond. All he knew was once he let go of her, he won’t be able to get her back. Seth may be just acting loyal to the b***d tribe, but Sebastian could see the boy’s adoration for Latina. He would never know when the lad might change his mind and hide Latina away, waiting until he was of age to mate with her. And there was another rival, the werewolf alpha who was completely smitten by Latina’s beauty as well. Sebastian could tell that the beast was initially planning to abduct Latina but for whatever reason as to why Claudia had the same scent as Latina’s, the alpha must have mistaken her instead.

“You smell sweet,” Sebastian whispered and sniffed Latina’s hair. “Now that I think about it, you smell better than that woman. She tricked me by using your essence. Claudia excelled in alchemy, and she could make potions. Trust me, Latina, I was thinking of you all along.” Sebastian hugged the lady tighter after his explanation. He planned to alter her memory if she wouldn’t listen to him.

“Enough,” Latina started. It surprised her at first but she could hear the man’s thoughts. “Stop meddling with my memories. If you plan to do something for me again, please don’t. I don’t know what exactly is going on and how is this happening. But, Sebastian, I want to be alone.” She got off from Sebastian’s grasp, without glancing at him, she added, “I may have forgotten who I am but I have a vague idea and someone had been telling me inside my head that I’m not the same as everybody around me.”

Sebastian didn’t expect those words coming from Latina. Not yet, at least this time. “What’s happening?” he asked, confused.

“It doesn’t suit you when you’re being clueless. I know that you know what’s going on more than anyone does.” Latina turned around to see him, “It may sound ironic but I wished everything you said to me weren’t lies.”

Heavy rain poured. It was unexpected since there was no sign of upcoming rain today. All was fine about the weather unless someone preferred it to rain. Sebastian stood still, looking at Latina’s blurry figure because of the heavy rain. He blinked several times and saw her mouthed something. His eyes widened, “No Latina, don’t leave!” he screamed and tried to hold her, but she disappeared.

Outside his mansion, Sebastian was left standing under the rain shower, soaking wet.

“You’re right,” Sebastian said, “I may be the b***d tribe lord but I’m not the greatest. That little canary can easily escape from me. If I didn’t mess up her memories, I won’t be able to stand next to her.”

Sebastian laughed, “You’re out of my league Latina… that’s why… that is why I wish you to bear my child. I want to have something to be proud of, not just being a true-b***d but being the father of the strongest ruler. And someone to spend my dark days within the abyss garden for centuries.” Sebastian felt a warm liquid falling down his cheeks, it’s not raindrops. Not at all.

‘Do you think Vampire can cry?’ Rupert’s voice echoed in his head, asking a silly question when they were younger.

“I can’t say,” Sebastian answered his friend’s question as if the other was just there, beside him. “You must find it out yourself. Let me know once you discover the answer, I’ll listen to your story and I’ll tell you mine.”