Chapter 102. Confessions and Alliances

Lestat's POV

I saw Erick walk through the door and then it closed. I held Hope's hand looking her straight in the eye. I know I need to say what I did, and I'm scared, my Father has already told me that the road to her forgiveness won't be easy, but I need to do it. Especially after the night we had.

"Hope, I need to tell you something." I started to speak in a whisper.

"I don't care." The voice of the woman I love has a hint of disappointment. "I know, I feel like you did something... But I don't want to know, not now... I know I need to say what I did, and I'm scared. My Father has already told me that the road to her forgiveness won't be easy, but I need to do it."

I can see her mark burning her skin and that alone lets me know that Hope's anger is building and that she's controlling herself not to deny the temporary mark. I take that hand and bring it to my lips, placing a soft kiss where my initials are.

"I want the opportunity to explain myself an