Zoravec was stunned upon hearing those words. He could not even move an inch and was frozen in his spot. It felt as if his whole life had just gotten deleted and now he was a completely new person. Zoravec had no clue what to do next or how to proceed with the information he was just told.
He looked straight at his mother with no expression over his face, on the other hand Hecate was scared to lose him now. She never wished to tell him this secret which would definitely ruin their relationship. Instead Hecate intended to hide the truth from Zoravec till her last breath but Devi' arrival gave her plan a new turn.
"What do you…what do you mean by you stole me?"
Zoravec stuttered while he questioned her, his hand which was placed over Hecate's knee started to shake. No doubt he was trembling with fright and only wished that his mother was joking.
Whereas seeing her son's condition Hecate started to cry once again, she shook her head and covered her mouth to muffle her sobs. Zoravec on the other hand reached for her hand immediately and questioned her once again. But this time his confrontation tone was utterly strict and held some anger.
"Tell me what do you mean by that. For fucks sake! What do you mean by stealing? Are you implying I am not your son?"
He bluntly stated his fear although deep down somewhere Zoravec knew the reply would not be nice. But he still hoped to hear his desired answer in order to save his love for his mother.
Hecate shook her head and inhaled sharply while looking heavenwards. Tears still flowed from her eyes as she seemed ashamed of her act of stealing. However she needed to tell him the whole story now. On the other hand Devi who had been sitting silently spoke up now.
"Come on, speak up. You can cry later, don't keep us hanging over the edge of the chairs."
Zoravec could have rebuked her like before but this time he was not in a position to do any such thing. Thus Devi seized the chance and mocked Hecate for shedding crocodile tears. Since the situation had already become more than just a measly quarrel she needed to know more.
The demoness could not take it anymore since it was hard to wait for the 'pause' to end. She grew impatient to hear the full drama and the plot. Devi realised that she knew nothing about him and had been watching over him when he was a few days old. It left a question mark on his abilities, birth, origin and every other thing.
"Yes, you are not my son. I stole you from the count's home."
Zoravec had no idea how to process that piece of information, all he knew was that his mother was not his biological mother. But perhaps now Hecate was not able to keep everything to herself so she decided to spill the whole truth.
He released her hand reflexively and slumped backwards on the carpeted floor of the lounge. Zoravec stared at her blankly while trying to keep himself calm, there were numerous questions in his mind but he was afraid to ask now. A tear crawled down on his cheek indicated how hurt he was upon finally facing the truth.
Hecate could clearly see through her son that he was now pushed into a turmoil of emotional disturbance. It hurt her even more when Zoravec left her hand, she never wished for something like that to happen. But it was what it was now and they all had to face it.
"Why…why did you do that? Huh? Why did you do that to me?"
Zoravec finally spoke but his words came out in a rather shocking tone. There was disappointment in his voice accompanied with mild anger. His questioning came out in a shallow voice making Hecate even more worried about him.
"I didn't mean to separate you from your family, but I had no choice."
Hecate started to spill the beans and it appeared that the rest of the truth was not so pleasant. Devi was unable to keep herself calm and away from the drama, she was all ears to listen to everything they both had to say.
She shifted her eyes towards both of the mother son duo as they talked and made sure she heard everything. Hecate was trying endlessly to make Zoravec realise that she loved him genuinely. However things were not normal anymore and Zoravec did not seem to like the outcome of the conversation.
"What do you mean by you had no choice?"
Zoravec burst out in tears and raised his voice, for the first time in his life he was talking loudly with his mother. It made Hecate realise the outcome of her impulsive decision she took 19 years ago.
She could not believe that Zoravec would neglect all her efforts and would completely forget her love. Even though she was not his biological mother the woman had given him everything her real mother would have given him. But Zoravec pushed everything behind at that moment.
"Hah! Now you are justifying your heinous acts?"
He stood up from the floor with a mocking gaze, he could not see her in the same light anymore. Zoravec had no idea what he was going to do now but one thing was certain he was not going to believe any bullshit.
"No, no. I am not justifying anything."
Hecate waved her hand at him while her expressions utterly displayed worry. She could not afford to lose Zoravec even if he would not forgive her. All she wished for him was to stay with her despite whether they both would ever talk again or not.
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