Chapter 13. Remedy

Edgar sat on the bed and spoke to Lola softly, “Allow me to lick your wood. It will heal much faster and it won’t hurt you anymore.”

“Why do you act as if you care?!”

“Because I do.”

Lola opened her mouth in disbelief as he carried on, “I know my ways were too ruthless. But it was all to guarantee the safety of my children. I will never forgive myself if I got an enemy inside their house. So I had to test you Lola. I had to see what kind of woman you are and I had to see your real motives. Now I understand that you are a running hunter and that man broke your heart. And I understand that you’re willing to risk it all for the safety of the kids. So please, forgive my cruelty and allow me to heal you wound.”

“No-” she whispered in disbelief “No! you’re tricking me again! You are manipulating me again!”

“If I want to, I can hypnotize you. I can attack you in this exact moment, drink your blood and make you my slave. But I am not interested in that, Lola. I