The
Dark Side
Nocturnal
Secrets Book 1
by
Cyci Cade
Genre:
Paranormal Romance
Release
Date: Sept 19th, 2017
“At
that moment, he notices how vulnerable he is in front that creature;
his life hangs by a thread—or what will remain of it if he doesn't
die due to the severe burns.”
Ivor
Alastair has many plans for his future, but they are frustrated when
his parents are murdered. In danger, he cannot stay in the city he
grew up and have friends anymore. Forced to move to London to live
with his uncle, Ivor tries to restart his life. However, a new
tragedy devastates the small family.
Alone
and devastated, Ivor feels lost and without strength to move on.
After a year traveling to forget his past and erase the sorrow, he
discovers that it will not be so easy.
Back
to London, Ivor sees his life change again when a mysterious creature
with an incredibly white skin that seems made of marble and red eyes
that demonstrate a frightening ferocity crosses his way.
An
unexpected encounter with Arabella makes Ivor think that his
loneliness will stay behind; as decades pass, he realizes that he is
more alone than never.
Decided
to change his story, Ivor makes a decision. He will not kill
anymore!
Ivor
Alastair lost his parents, house, and life. Now, he will have to
restart, but will it be possible?
Chapter 3
A month later,
Amelie dies. Again, sadness falls over the family that now summarizes to two
people. Uncle Victor remains silent—he rarely says a word. He is ways staring
at something distant; he is thoughtful and tearful. It seems that he aged ten
years in a few days.
Ivor, on the other hand, doesn't
know what to do or say to comfort his uncle who received him in his house and
family after his parents' death with open arms. Amelie was as his second
mother. The aunt loved him in the same way his mother did, that´s why he can´t
comfort his uncle. He is also suffering from the loss of the woman who helped
him move on after such a hard blow of the destiny.
In
a few days, Victor starts to show the symptoms of the damned disease; even
having so much money, he couldn´t save his wife, and he can´t save
himself.
“Ivor, we know what is about to
happen. We need to have the last conversation. Take a seat in that armchair on
the other side of the room.” Victor sits down on the sofa staying away from the
nephew.
“Uncle, you still have some months.”
Ivor sits down and tries to drag the chair closer to the uncle.
“I talked to the doctor... I will go
to the hospital. Everything in this house will be incinerated. You must buy new
furniture and utensils. You must redecorate the house.”
“But...”
“It will be better in this way. I am
transferring everything to your name; the properties, the businesses, this
house... Regarding your father´s house and factory, I thought about hiring a
trustworthy person to...”
Ivor interrupts him, “You thought
about everything. How long have you been planning it?”
“Since I realized the gravity of the
situation.” Victor takes the handkerchief to the mouth and coughs.
“I don't want any of that!
Everything is yours!”
“Ivor, I am dying, and you are my
only heir.” He pants before continuing, “I trust you. I know you will be a
successful businessman.”
“I thought...”
Victor leans forward. “You mustn´t
say who you are. Never! The police haven´t found your parents' murderers yet.
Don't trust anybody.”
Ivor gets up and walks back and
forth. He walks two steps in the uncle's direction but hesitates when he sees
the uncle covering his mouth and coughing. “Do you think I am in danger?”
“Maybe. The factory is good; the
manager has communicated some purchase proposals during these years, but
anything suspicious. Probably, Giles was not killed because of the
businesses.”
“I want to make a request. I must
stay here, therefore, sell the factory and the house, because I won't support
to return to that place.”
“Are you sure? We are talking about
your inheritance.”
“I am. I cannot manage that
business. I prefer to sell everything instead of hiring an administrator,” he
affirms.
“I´ll sell the factory, but keep the
house. One day, you will want to return.” Victor points his trembling finger to
Ivor.
The uncle's words sound like a
curse—or maybe a premonition. His face tenses and his feature darken.
Uncomfortable
with the situation, he answers, “I don´t think so.”
With
difficulty, Victor gets up and climbs the stairs heading to his bedroom. Soon,
he will go to the hospital and Ivor will be alone in that big house. Desperate,
he looks for someone who can help him in his thoughts in such a difficult
moment. His few friends are distant for Ivor to ask for help; the employees
respect him, however, he wants to keep things on a professional level.
Cyci
Cade is advertising professional, writer, and graphic designer. She
writes YA fantasy, fiction, and romance novels.
She
started her career writing articles for magazines, newspapers, and
blogs. She published her first books in 2012, and their success
encouraged her to keep writing.
Nowadays, she splits her
time between her writing and the gym—one of her favorites places
where she spends three hours per day.
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