Enchantress by Kenzhie A. (good fiction books to read .TXT) 📕

The present...

I am lying on the cold stone feeling defeated yet again by Ellixiel. The pain I feel from the cuts I have gotten from those children are nothing compared to the pain I feel for the second time since 500 years ago. For stealing Evangeline even in her new life as Zylen and I cannot do anything as I am cursed and imprisoned in this purgatory for eternity for doing something against nature in hopes that she will keep her promise and be with me but she chose revenge and killed herself than to be with me. Now, I am no longer human. I am now a prince of darkness with no soul and with no one for the rest of my life. I no longer hope for redemption as I did nothing to deserve it. If only I could die and stop this misery...

===###===

"Forgiving does not erase the bitter past. A healed memory is not a deleted memory. Instead, forgiving what we cannot forget creates a new way to remember. We change the memory of our past into a hope for our future."

-Lewis B. Smedes

I blinked my eyes as my consciousness is resurfacing back. I can hear some people murmuring or fighting? I am not sure as my mind is still a bit clouded.

"That bloody door was supposed to be sealed! How did she get in and how did she even find it?!" I finally recognized Ellis' voice. He sounded so angry about something...

"Ellixiel, calm down. I have no idea. And she is an Enchanter, is she not? She has powers beyond our knowledge and control. How are we suppose to know?" I heard Mr.Wright's calm voice. What are they arguing about? Is it about me?

"E-Ellis..." I whispered and winced after hearing my croaked voice as my throat feels dry. I noticed my eyes felt wet and my cheeks have dried tears when I touched it. Did I cry? I didn't notice I was crying... But why? Ellis rushed inside the room which I just noticed, must be his room based on the old portrait of him and some boys his age--The painting must've been from the 14th century by the way they dressed and Ellis' hair is kinda long and old-fashioned---hanging on the wall at the west side corner of his enormous room. He was smiling brightly in the painting and he looked so happy and vibrant like he didn't have a damn care in the world. I wondered who painted that beautiful painting. That person must had been quite talented as he had captured Ellis' expression perfectly.

 "Zylen... What's the matter? Are you hurt somewhere?" I smiled faintly as Ellis worriedly checked me everywhere as soon as he reached me.

"I'm OK. Just thirsty..." I smiled at him when he immediately stood up without a word and went to the tea table just next to the bed and filled the glass with water.

"Here." He helped me up to a sitting position and aided me to drink.

 "Thanks.."  I don't know why but I somehow feel sad about something but I can't seem to remember why. I eyed him warily and he furrowed his brows then cupped my face and ran his slender fingers on my cheek.

"I'm glad they're gone..." I heard him whisper something inaudible while he's caressing my left cheek gently like it is something fragile.

"Ellis?" I called his attention and he stared at me. His green eyes looked worried as he stopped stroking my face.

"Yes, love?"

"I'm wondering---no actually I'm kinda confused.." I didn't know how to explain how I feel so I sighed instead.

"Confused? About what?" His brow wrinkled even more and his eyes looked more concerned. I felt a tinge of guilt as I feel like I'm the one causing him to be distressed. I touched his forehead and a sudden playful thought crossed my mind. I flicked my fingers on his forehead and giggled as Ellis looked stunned instead of hurt.

"What was that for?" He looked somewhat confused but I can see his upper lip twitched into a smile as he heard me giggle childishly.

"I don't like you frowning." I pouted and covered my mouth defensively as I saw his attempts to kiss me. Ellis just chuckled at my quick defense and I smiled at him. I can't let him kiss me now because I will lose my mind and I can't let that happen. There are just so many questions in my head that need to be answered. 

"Why is that?" He smiled and kissed my hand that is covering my mouth, teasing me. Think straight Zylen. Don't get lured to his advances... I ordered myself as I am about to lose control and might kiss him myself. The attraction between us is just too strong to ignore.

"Because you look like five hundred eighteen when you frown." I teased to distract him and he laughed. 

"Which I am by the way." He said through his laugh and I am captivated by it. Ellis looks so damn handsome when he laughs and it made my defenses crumbled.

"You look super handsome when you laugh and I love it." I said it out loud before I stopped myself. My face turned beet red after realizing it and Ellis flashed me his most charming smile.

"Really? Does it make your heart flutter?" He teased while swiftly pulling me from the bed and to his lap, encircling me with his arms. I gasped but kept my hand firm on my mouth, shaking my head to deny his words. He laughed again and surprised me by putting his ear just above my breast, listening to my heart beat which is racing like a horse on a run at the moment. I blushed uncontrollably again. "Hmmm... Your heart says otherwise, love." Ellis raised his head to gaze at me with a smirk on his lips. I frowned but Ellis kissed it away as he leaned and brushed his lips on my wrinkled forehead then he kissed the tip of my nose, my cheeks, then he gently pressed his lips on my hand which is still covering my mouth. I am beginning to lose my control and by the gleam I saw in his eyes, I know that he knows as he easily pulled my hand away from my mouth. He brought my hand to his lips and softly kissed my every knuckles making me dazed. I didn't fight it anymore as Ellis' face slowly closing in, I closed my eyes and welcomed the kiss. It's a sweet and gentle kiss like he's just tasting my mouth. He played with my upper lip then my lower lip and then he licked and pressed his tongue seeking entrance to my mouth and I obligingly opened my mouth to meet his skillful tongue. I moaned in pleasure as he deepened the kiss and I returned his every kiss with the same intensity. By the time Ellis ended the kiss we are both breathless.

"I just can't get enough of you..." He whispered and kissed my neck lightly then my still close eyes. I smiled shyly as I opened my eyes and stared at his captivating green eyes.

"And I to you." I grinned and bravely bit his lower lip and giggled at his stunned expression. I think Ellis can't cope up to my change of characters. Sometimes shy sometimes too daring. I can't understand myself either.

"A daring girl you are." He grinned and captured my mouth once again to another passionate kiss.

======####======

"Ellis?" I called his attention as we sit on the bed, my head leaning on his shoulder while Ellis' jaw rested on the top of my head.

"Hmmm..?" He mumbled and sniffed my hair. Oh! I wish we could stay like this forever... Ellis is extra-sweet today and I wonder why...

"Why did I cry?" I raised my head to look him in the eye. I got worried as I saw a brief of anger crossed his green eyes but it vanished as soon as it appeared. He smiled at me and tucked away the loose tendrils that's covering my right eye behind my ear then kissed my cheek lightly. I know Ellis is hiding something from me. My instinct can smell something fishy...

"Didn't you remember? We had a little fight and you kicked my leg and went into hiding." He smiled at me and pinched my nose fondly. I winced as I remembered what I did but after that... My memory seemed to have some gap which I can't point out what... It feels like I've had some partial memory loss.

"I'm sorry.. Did it hurt?" 

"You can't imagine... I thought I was going to lose one of my leg. You kick like a man, love." He jested and chuckled when he saw my mouth dropped.

"I did not!" I frowned at him but he just continued to laugh.

"Yes, you did. Maybe you have a man's leg? Or maybe yours are bigger than mine?" He smirked at me. I stood on the bed and kicked him on his left leg. "Awww! are you trying to cripple me, love?" He laughed and grabbed my right leg, pulling me back on the bed. He hugged me so I can't hit him anymore.

"Hmp! My legs aren't big!' I pouted but Ellis just keep on laughing but when he saw me getting annoyed, he kissed my pouted lips and it instantly erased my annoyance at him.

"I was just kidding. Don't get mad. I know you have a sexy pair of legs." He said smiling and ran his slender fingers on my knee up to my thigh which sent shivers to my whole being. I shook my head to clear my mind. Ellis is distracting me, I know.

"What are you arguing about with your uncle?" I asked him out of the blue. I saw his smile disappeared and became serious.

"It was nothing. Just a family matter." He said impassively.

"Are you hiding something from me?" I asked him suspiciously and regretted it as I saw his face turned dark.

"No. Don't you trust me?" I sighed. I remembered what he told me about Evangeline not trusting him and now me. I am definitely Evangeline. We both have trust issues.

"No, I trust you Ellis... It's just that I feel like there was something in me that was stolen or erased. I know I didn't cry simply because we had a petty quarrel. I knew it was different. I feel guilty about something I can't remember. Like I did something terrible to someone..." I sniffed as my eyes started to water. I just feel so sad and guilty for no reason. I just know they did something to me but I don't know why they did it...

"Oh, Don't cry, love... You didn't do anything bad to anyone. Ease your mind." Ellis gently stroke my hair and kissed my tears away. I heard the door opened and saw Maxwell. I stared at Ellis in wonder. He nodded at Maxwell.