Novel1Chapter 564 Tarquin gently pulled a tissue from the box, dabbing at Emmett's runny nose and tear-streaked cheeks before scooping him up into his arms. "You and Evan keep on sleeping, I'll take care of him." With the bedside lamp switched off and the inner door carefully closed behind him, Tarquin cradled Emmett and moved towards the hospital bed in the dimly lit room, his voice soft and soothing.
"Look, your mommy wasn't gobbled up by monsters. She's just sleeping soundly, and so is Elijah. They're both okay, no need to be scared." Rubbing his eyes, Emmett peered at Elysia lying in the bed. Reaching out, he gently touched Elysia, whispering, "Mommy's warm." Tarquin couldn't help but chuckle. Of course, she was warm; she was very much alive.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Alright, try to get smore sleep. By the tyou wake up, she'll probably be awake too. Don't worry, I'll protect her, Elijah, and all of you. If any monsters come, I'll chase them away." "Okay," Emmett murmured in a sleepy voice, nodding and snuggling against Tarquin's shoulder, drifting back to sleep.
Standing up with Emmett in his arms, Tarquin gently patted his back and rocked him, lulling him back to sleep. Elliot and Evan peeked through the crack of the door, relieved to see Emmett had stopped crying. They watched Tarquin, seeing him in a new light, almost like a nurturing father, and something in their gaze shifted.
Back in bed, Evan pondered for a moment before speaking up, "Bro, I've decided to give him an extra point! For Emmett's sake!" "Yeah! Agreed!" Elliot responded.
The brothers settled back down to sleep, blissfully unaware of Tarquin's secret kiss. Had they known, they might have reconsidered those extra points.
Outside, Tarquin, while soothing Emmett, couldn't help but glance at Elysia. His initial desire had cooled, but the memory of his stolen kiss lingered. He wasn't naive; despite never being in love before, he recognized his feelings for Elysia were real and beyond his control. The stolen kiss was proof of his unbidden affection.
He couldn't pinpoint when his feelings had started. It was after a close encounter, fueled by alcohol, that he realized his feelings for her were unlike those for any other woman. Dreams of intimacy only confirmed his attraction.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFrom that day, he deliberately distanced himself, conflicted over his emotions because of Elijah's mother.
Perhaps Elysia was right. His search for Elijah's mother was was about m atonement, not love. Yet, he had Π promised to take responsibility.
He doubted whether she would forgive him or consider a future with sidera him Nheless, he hoped to remain faithful until he found her. If she chose to share her life with him, he vowed to dedicate his love to her. If not, he would find another way to make amends.
Despite his resistance, Tarquin's feelings for Elysia had deepened, proving emotions can't be controlled.
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