IMDD CHAPTER 231 [SEASON 4] (Patreon)

An intense shiver ran down Eva’s spine.

The way he held her and the way his breath caressed the inside of her ear were just... Gods… this man was screaming so much possessiveness and he wasn’t even making any effort to hide it.

It’s not like she had not felt his possessiveness before, but Gage back then always tried to hold back and kept himself in check, or at least, he always tried to mask it for her to not see or notice. But now, there was no trace of even an attempt to restrain himself. None at all.

“I know you’re an adult and not just some adult but a rational and responsible one,” Calix’s voice pulled Eva’s attention. “But you are drunk right now so I’m sorry but I can’t just let you go anywhere with anyone except if your destination is the Acheron’s mansion.”

An intense dark energy suddenly filled the air, causing goosebumps to crawl all over Eva’s skin.

She turned instantly to look at Gage and her eyes widened at the sight of his dark eyes that were now filled with killing intent. He looked like any moment now and he’d really attack Calix!

A sudden concern gripped Eva’s heart. Gage right now looked and felt truly evil. He was exuding a kind of aura that Eva was certain she’d never felt from him before. Eva’s hands shot towards her back as if ready to stop Gage if he actually moved towards Calix. “I understand your concern, Cal.” Eva faced Calix again as she spoke hastily. Her grip on Gage’s was so tight. “But please don’t worry, because we’re indeed heading to nowhere but home.” She forced the most reassuring smile she could muster at the moment. “I don’t mind if you send someone to trail after us if you’re skeptical. Well, then, I’ll call you, okay?”

Turning around before Calix could even respond, Eva grabbed Gage’s hands and pulled him away. Thankfully, the man easily budged and let her pull him out of the bar to her car.

Eva released a deep shaky breath when she saw that Calix didn’t follow them.

Turning to Gage, Eva stared into his eyes. “Gage –”

“Stop calling me that name,” he cut her off. His sharp jaws were clenching.

“Don’t play with me now, Gage.” Eva retorted.

“No one is playing here but you, Eva.” he smiled, a seemingly painful smile. “Here I am elated that you’re treating me like this for the first time when you’re just actually mistaking me for someone.” His hand cupped her face, drawing her close as his fingers tightened a little roughly around her jaw. “Tell me, do I really look like your fucking Gage or are you just hallucinating because you’re drunk?”

Eva couldn’t speak. Her eyes bore into his, searching so deeply, so intently. And it made her heart drop, as it dawned on her that he truly seemed to not know he himself was Gage. In that moment, Eva remembered what Hunter told her, that she and everyone were supposed to forget about Gage once he’s gone. But they didn’t… all of them remember him. Could it be that they remember because it was Gage who forgot about all of them even his own name?

“You… did you forget about me?” she asked.

Another wicked but disbelieving smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Forget you? Me? I would never ever forget about you, Eva. You’re the one who forgets about me every. Single. Fucking. time. Though that’s never your fault.”

“What do you mean…? You remember me, but you don’t remember your name? You are Gage! My husband!”

“Your husband…” His smile shifted into something almost scary. “Do you know what I’m thinking right now? I am thinking of going to hunt this husband of yours and kill him so I could take his place for real. And I wouldn't even mind if you called me by his name forever.”

Right now, this man truly looked like the devil. A creature of darkness who came straight from hell.

“Scared for the life of your husband now?” He whispered, “Are you going to push me away now and run towards him so you could shield him from me, hm, Eva?”

Eva shook her head slowly. “No, I’m not going to run.” She bravely lifted her chin a little higher, making sure that he’d see her resolve. “And no, you don’t need to go kill him so you can take his place. I want you to take his place now and be my Gage, my husband.”