Chapter 85: Chapter 85

Xavier's POV

My eyes widened in shock as the ship exploded right in front of me. Madison and Stone are inside the ship, and it just exploded.

Tears circulated in my eyes, and rolled down my cheeks. I've never been this soft until today.

"Master Stone?" Axel covered his mouth with his palms in shock. He helped me up, and I staggered backwards. I felt so empty, and weakness was all I could feel.

"Someone, help my daughter. Go ahead, get her out of the water" Lord Xeus summoned the guards.

Few minutes later, Tara was helped out of the water. She rushed to me, and I pushed her off roughly.

"What do you want, Tara? Haven't you done enough? Isn't it enough that you just killed the woman that I've ever fallen in love with? From today onwards Tara, I don't want to have anything to do with you. I curse the day I met you" I yelled at her, and she burst into tears.

"Everything I do Xavier, I do them because I love you and because I don't want to lose you. Can't you see it? Can't you see how much I love you, and how much I'm willing to sacrifice just to be with you? Xavier, when are you ever going to love me back? Why do you keep breaking my heart each time I tell you how I feel?" She cried bitterly.

"I've never loved you Tara, but right now all I feel for you is hatred. If you don't want to get hurt, I advise you to stay the f*** away from me. I'm sure you don't know the height of what you've done, you also killed Stone because of your selfishness. I assure you Lord Xeus, this is the beginning of the battle" I replied, and turned to leave.

"Xavier! This isn't anyone's fault. Stone took a risk, and it led to his death. Don't you dare go outside there and spread fake news. I don't want any trouble with the Stone's castle" Lord Xeus said, and I scoffed. Tears were still rolling down my cheeks.

"I'm sure you forgot that Lucien is my cousin, and that's enough reason for me to say whatever I want. What fake news are you talking about? Your daughter killed my bride and my cousin by exploding a ship, and you expect me to keep quiet. I hope you understand that all the ties we have together no meaning" I said those words before storming out.

The guards with me rushed into the sea in search of Stone and Madison. Nothing will make me forgive both of them if Madison and Stone are not found. There were many thoughts running through my mind. Lots of what ifs was all I could think of. I prayed within myself that somehow Stone and Madison would be found inside the sea.

I've never loved Tara from the start, and I've always told her that. She's been forcing herself on me, and because of her obsession I just lost the one I love most alongside my cousin. I can't pardon Lord Xeus and her desperate daughter, Tara.

Tara's POV

"Argh… This can't be! He still doesn't love me after seeing all the sacrifices that I was willing to make for him. What more can I do, Mia? What does the slave have that I don't have?" I cried out throwing tantrums.

"This won't help Miss Tara. You shouldn't even be thinking about the slave or about Master Xavier. What about Master Stone? I heard both of them are yet to be found in the sea" Mia chipped in.

"How does that even concern me, Mia? Are you daft? You think I care about that's stupid slave and Stone? I've never wanted that slave to survive" I yelled at her, and she flinched.

"Even if the slave doesn't survive, what about Master Stone? This is definitely going to cause war, and I don't know if you were able to get out of this mess, ma'am. You don't know how ruthless Master Stone's guards and warriors are" Mia gulped hard, and fear gripped me.

"They will come for me, right? They'll want to rip my head out of my neck, right?" I asked with my palms shaking.

"Yes, they will. If they come to the mansion, there's no way you will be left unharmed. Ma'am Tara, I think you should leave as soon as possible" Mia held my hands. She's been my handmaid ever since I lost my mother at the age of 12. We practically grew up together, and I'm sure she understands the predicament I'm in now.

I jerked up from the bed, and mopped my eyes with the bedspread. Rushing out of the room, I headed straight to my father's room.

He was pacing around the room helplessly, and I held his hand falling on my knees.

"Father, please don't let them find me. I know that I'm in deep trouble, but I don't want to lose my life. If not for anyone, but for my fiancé Xavier" I cried out, and he glared at me.

"What kind of stupid obsession is that? Have you not learned enough lessons in a day? Didn't you hear what he told you earlier? He just said you shouldn't bother him again, and that you both are done. Why don't you get that into your thick skull?" Father shouted at me, and I burst into tears.

"I just can't father. Don't you understand me? I really love him, and I'm not ready to give up my love for him. I just don't want to get killed. Please help me father" I continued sobbing.

"If you really value your life Tara, you'd stop talking about him. You have to leave this town as soon as possible" He helped me up, and I wiped my tears off.

"How do I leave, father? I'll get my bags packed" I turned to leave, but he grabbed my hand.

"Don't even bother packing anything. You don't have any time left, you should leave now Tara" He dragged me down the stairs, and we headed to the parking lot.

"Get into the car, Tara. We'll be going to the airport as soon as possible" He ordered, and I opened the car door.

But then, we heard the sound of a helicopter, and it landed right inside the mansion's compound. My heart raced faster.

"I'm done for" I mumbled under my breath…