Chapter 67
"Why have you come back, Scarlet?" Vinny asked. "Everyone hates you and nobody wants you here."
He was very blunt and very matter of fact. But it's true, Scarlet is not wanted anywhere near the mansion let alone in it.
"I've come to say I'm sorry. But I know it's not just you that I have to apologise to. I need to apologise to mum and dad, your son, Luka, the angel and his soulmate."
She didn't know their names.
"But the person who I really need to apologise to is Oliver. I've done some really terrible things to him and I know that an apology is not enough, but I hope in time I can really show him that I am sorry."
Vinny watched her face. He still had no idea if she was going to stab him in the back with all of this but he wanted to watch her expression as she spoke to Oliver.
"Well, I'll go and get him. This apology starts today but don't think for one second that you'll ever be able to make up for what you did" Vinny said coldly before turning and walking back to the dining room.
Kyran watched him go but glanced down at his soulmate. He didn't expect this from her. She only told him that she wanted to visit. He thought she'd be here to cause trouble. He has never heard her speak this way and to him, it sounded official.
It sounded like she meant it.
They then watched as Vinny walked back out of the dining room with Oliver following closely behind.
When he shut the door, he turned before they made their way over.
"She wants to apologise to you but I'm staying the whole time, okay? If she says anything nasty, I will rip her hair out" Vinny said.
Oliver was a little worried. He hated Scarlet and didn't want to be within ten meters of her but some part of him was curious. He did want to hear what she had to say.
"Maybe you can be less violent, just so you look like the better person. But I wouldn't mind seeing you do that" Oliver whispered, creating a little smirk from the vampire.
"Come on."
They took each other's hand and started walking down the corridor.
Scarlet glanced at their hands but she didn't make her naturally disgusted expression. It was still weird for her to see two males together but she needed to get over it.
As soon as Oliver was close enough, she stepped forwards and pulled him into a hug.
At first, Vinny tensed and went to push her away but then realised, it was just an embrace. But that stunned him more than her 'grown up' conversation.
Oliver's eyes nearly popped out of his head. He stayed so still and stared at Vinny.
"She's touching me" He whispered but Scarlet obviously heard him.
She smiled a little and pulled back.
"Oliver, I know that words are not enough to apologise for what I've done to you. I don't expect you to ever fully forgive me. But what I can only hope for is that you understand that I'm trying to make peace and I want you to know how much I regret everything. I should never have done any of those things to you. You're nice, kind and you've loved my brother more than what I could've ever wished for."
Her words almost made him leave his mouth hanging open.
"So I'm saying sorry. I'm sorry for hurting you, I'm sorry for causing you so much distress and I'm sorry for being so awful to you. You didn't deserve any of it."
Oliver didn't know what he was expecting but it wasn't that.
He didn't know Scarlet could speak with such meaning and it left him surprised and not really knowing what to do.
He didn't want to accept it but he could see that she was really trying.
Vinny watched her the whole time and not once did her expression alter.
"Well um, thank you for finally saying that but what has made you change your views? I know you hated me so why has that changed?" Oliver dared to ask.
"It was when that angel almost killed me. What I did to his son was so wrong, I think back and it actually brings me to tears. I don't want to be that person. I don't want to have that reputation and I don't want the people who I should have close in my life to hate me as much as you all do. I want this family back and that also includes you."
All along, Scarlet has said that Oliver isn't part of this family.
But she just admitted that he finally is.
"I'm glad to hear that you can see how much wrong you've done. Thank you for apologising."
Vinny squeezed his hand but not once did Oliver tell her that he forgave her because he didn't.
Not yet.
"Don't thank me, I don't deserve it but I appreciate you listening to me."
This was strange and out of character. Scarlet was the definition of evil. She hurt people for fun and now she was apologising to the person who she hated more than anything.
But what Panuleon did to her was definitely a wake-up call.
Also, Kyran sat with her that night and they had their first deep conversation. It was nice for him to see her that way because that's the person who he fell in love with.
"Do you think mum and dad will listen to me if I apologise to them?" She asked her brother.
"I hope not," Vinny said bluntly before turning and walking with Oliver back to the dining-room.
Scarlet knew she would get this reaction from him but she was desperate to get him back as a brother.
When they entered the dining room, Oliver tugged on Vinny's hand to stop him from walking.
"It's strange, she seems really apologetic this time and it doesn't feel fake."
Vinny studied his favourite green eyes.
"Oliver, I know you're very good at forgiving people but don't get your hopes up. Not with Scarlet."
"I know but she might surprise us all and start being really nice."
"Even if that's the case, she can never be forgiven for what she has done."
They both watched each other, knowing that was true.
Vinny then put an arm around his shoulders and started walking back to the table.
Mila was talking to Madison about how she was always different and thought that demons were too cruel. Of course, the vampire didn't know if she was telling the truth.
Nobody did.
Panuleon was watching her and making her a little uncomfortable. Even if she turned out to truly be nice, he would never trust her.
Just then, Scarlet and Kyran walked in, tensing little Luka up again.
"It alright," Rayvon said softly. "I won't let her anywhere near you."
Luka nodded but that didn't stop him from squeezing his hand really tight.
Panuleon turned his attention to her and he just wanted to kill her.
He has never felt rage like it but she physically hurt his son on purpose. He would never forgive her.
"Mum, dad. Can I talk to you please?" Scarlet asked as the room fell quiet.
John and Jed were sitting close and enjoying their time together. But they didn't know what to make of this situation.
Duke and Madison glanced at each other before standing up.
They were just going to listen to what she had to say, that's all.
Mila had no idea who Scarlet was but it's clear that she's not very liked and causes a lot of trouble.
Everyone watched as Madison and Duke followed them out of the room.
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So, she tried apologising to everyone but nobody really took it in. They were surprised that she tried so hard but they felt like a storm was coming.
It was very unusual for her to behave this way and nobody thought she would attempt to get back in everyone's good books.
Scarlet was sitting on her own in the library. Kyran had gone home because he had meetings with his parents about their city but he was still surprised.
She seemed very calm and he wondered if she was playing a game with him too.
Just then, the door opened, making her snap her head in that direction.
She was surprised to see that it was the woman who was in handcuffs earlier.
But her hands were free now and she was wandering around the mansion, finding her bearings and creating a mental map so she didn't get lost.
"Hello," The demon said and closed the door behind her. "I'm Mila."
"I'm Scarlet" The vampire sat up as Mila walked over. "Who are you? If you don't mind me asking."
"I'm a demon from the other world."
Scarlet watched her with growing eyes.
"Seriously?"
"Yes. I helped your brother get home."
The vampire sat back in her seat as she looked this woman up and down.
"Thank you for helping him."
Mila sat down opposite her and linked her fingers together.
Something in her expression seemed to change and Scarlet instantly felt uneasy.
"I asked them about you. They told me you're evil, nasty and hurt people for fun."
Scarlet frowned. That's the person who she used to be and it hurts her to think that she made such a terrible image for herself.
"But you're my kind of person."
The Vampire deepened her frown and slowly sat forwards.
"I thought-"
"You thought what? Yes, I helped your brother but that was all part of a plan. I needed to get into this world because I'm starting the war."
Scarlet was stunned.
"The demon leader who they've got held captive is my dad. I can't believe this pathetic family fell for my trick."
Mila looked really pleased with herself. She had fooled them all and they had no idea.
Yes, they had their suspicions but they didn't know how evil she truly is.
Scarlet studied her but she was blown away. She didn't know what to say or what to think.
"So" Mila continued. "To hear that you're just as evil as me is definitely a bonus. It's clear that you hate this family and the people in it. I want to ask you a question and I hope you choose wisely."
They watched each other.
This was a conversation that Scarlet didn't think she'd be having.
Mila stared darkly into her eyes, hoping she would choose what would benefit her the most.
"Will you help me start the war?"
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