Blood Bound - Chapter 124

>>Quincy

This can’t be true.

I shook my head as I looked through the freezer pretty thoroughly but there really wasn’t any sign of any blood bag.

How can this be? I’ve always been careful about never running out.

Did I make a mistake? Oh God… I know I never really used it, so maybe I forgot to buy a new pack…

I sighed and went to the study, only to sit down in my seat in devastation.

I placed my hand over my eyes and regretted my decisions.

I understand that Nena gave me her blood because she was worried but she doesn’t get how dangerous that was.

What if she had died?

Then what?

Just the thought of it was messing with my head. She doesn’t realise how important she is to me…

I sighed.

Another human I cherish dying because of me.

I closed my eyes.

I don’t want that. I could feel my feelings get mushed up at the thought of having to leave her.

I want her to graduate and live her own life. I’ll be happy enough if I see her happy.

“You okay son?” I heard my dad’s voice from behind me.

He scared me there but I didn’t show it, “You’re still here?” I didn’t remove the hand from my face and talked to him.

“Yeah well, going in and out between two worlds isn’t child’s play so I had to make sure you were okay before I left.”

“I’m fine,” I gave him an immediate answer, “You can leave.”

“You sure?” He sat down on the desk, “You look miserable.”

“I said I’m fine.” I took a deep breath, “Everything’s fine.”

“Hey…” He placed his hand on my shoulder, “Why can’t you be honest with yourself?”

“I don’t know what you’re saying.” I laid my head down on the desk, “How about you go home. It won’t be long before I come back.”

“…” He sighed, “I can’t really leave yet.”

“Why not?” I absentmindedly looked at him.

“Because, I have a date planned with my daughter.” He said proudly

“Your daughter?” I sat up straight and looked at him with a disgusted look.

“Nena, ofcourse.” He smiled, “Love the kid.”

“…” I kept the look on for a few more minutes then blinked at him in confusion, “When did you meet her?” I eyed him, “You’ve met her before haven’t you?” It wouldn’t make sense for him to call Nena his daughter if they met just now.

“Yes,” He smirked, “Ten years ago.” He proudly answered.

“Ten years ago!!??” I was shocked.

“Yeah, when you were busy taking care of the Fae king, Yohan. You were in the Enchanted forest when I came to visit.”

I knew what incident he was talking about. Nena was ten years old at that time and I left her alone in the house after strictly telling her not to leave no matter what.

“You never told me,” I said.

“Well, it was very interesting to see you taking care of a kid so I didn’t want to interfere. She’s your ‘kin’ isn’t she?”

…

“No,” I shook my head, “It’s nothing like that.” I avoided his gaze and he sighed.

“Quincy, I am worried about you.”

“Don’t be,” I gave him an immediate reply.

“I am your father, for a parent, it’s a natural thing.”

“….” I still didn’t look at him.

“I just wanna say this,” He placed both his hands on my shoulders, “I know what happened to the first human you were close with has scarred you but Nena is different.”

I shook my head, “No,” I sighed, “She’s not.”

“Yes,” He insisted.

“NO,” I was firm, “No dad,” I gulped as I looked at him feeling a little blue, “She’s a human.” I kept shaking my head, “And far younger than me.”

“…” He moved away a little after he took his hands off me, “We age differently than humans. You’re still young too. In human age, you’ll be like 25?” He smiled at me, “I know how much you cherish her.” He gave me a smirk, “Enough that you didn’t even try to come home at all and when you ‘finally’ did, you did it for her.”

“…” I looked away, “It’s not like that.”

“Fine,” He raised his hands, “Keep denying it.” He pouted like the man-child he is, “You can stay single for life.”

“Dad!” I frowned, “This is different.”

“Hmph!” He folded his arms and looked away, “I don’t care,”

“Dad, I raised her and you’re calling her your daughter?” I raised my brows at him, “Does that make sense to you?”

“Yes, you raised her and she grew up with you.” He looked at me with a shocked mixed confused expression, “That means you already know each other’s worst sides and still care for each other.” He placed his hands over his chest, “What a lovely and strong bond.”

“Oh My God…” I muttered the words in despair, “I’m leaving.” I stood up and left the room since I knew arguing with him will take me absolutely nowhere.

***

The next morning, I was working in the study when I heard a knock on the door.

I didn’t answer it since Nena didn’t wait for my reply and came in anyway but a few seconds passed by and there was no one entering the room or asking to come in.

I got up and opened the door only to find my coffee on the floor and Nena who was leaving without trying to talk to me.

I sighed and took the cup but instead of going back into the study I went to the terrace to see how she was leaving today.

I know I’m mad at her but I am still worried too.

But, maybe I shouldn’t have done that because today was probably not a good day to see what I saw.

It wasn’t Sam or Chris who picked her up this morning. Rather, it was a tan, tall boy.

A boy who smelled like a mutt.

That alone was annoying enough. So, when I saw Nena get on the bike with him and hug him, I couldn’t help but feel a little angry.

So it was him, that scent she had on him came from him!!

Why him?!!

I gritted my teeth.

Out of all the people. It had to be a mutt?! The mug in my hand shattered without me realising.

I was angry all of the sudden but when I broke the cup and spilled the coffee everywhere I came to my senses.

Wait no!

I shook my head.

I can’t do this.

I let it go the first time too when the other two boys started picking her up.

I should do it this time too.

I clenched my fists and took deep breaths.

I’m her guardian! I told myself in order to calm down.

I’m her guardian.

I nodded my head.

Her guardian and that’s all there will be.