Forbidden Heat novel Chapter 197

I stared at the number on my mobile screen in panic and my hands started shaking uncontrollably. The number was unsaved, but I recognize it so well. This number was of a mobile phone only used in the case of a specific emergency. The maid who held this is the most senior maid in Zak’s mansion and she only uses this to call me when Zak is having one of his episodes.

If this number is calling me then, Zak has turned into Black Zak and isn’t able to revert back. Shit.

I believe that the main reason why Madame Francesca chose to permanently evacuate from her mansion and hand it over to Zak was because she couldn’t and didn’t want to handle Black Zak. This personality that had ironically developed when Zak went against his mother to protect me from further abuse was terrifying for Madame Francesca and most people as well.

Black Zak is terrifying to everyone except me, I guess. Every staff in Zak’s household is terrified out of their minds of Black Zak and it shows in their daily fear of the regular Zak as well.

My body shook as I panicked. This is such bad timing. I need to go see Zak immediately before things get even more out of hand. The staff must be so frightened right now because they don’t understand how Zak functions. If you understand how Zak and Black Zak functions, it is actually not that difficult to revert him back. Although it may require a rare skill that I happen to possess.

However, right now, I was out shopping with Edward. I glanced sideway at Edward who was cheerfully chatting away about the many things he wanted to buy for me today. I need to go to Zak immediately but what do I tell Edward?

“Umm…Edward. Something came up…so, I have to go…” I said hesitantly.

“Huh? But we just got here,” Edward said with a mixture of confusion and disappointment.

“I’m sorry…I’m really sorry, but I have to go…” I apologized profusely.

“Well, it can’t be helped. Where do you have to go? I’ll drive you,” Edward offered.

What do I tell him? If I lie, Edward will find out immediately. However, it wasn’t like I could tell him the truth either…

My phone started to vibrate once again in my hand, signally that I had received another call. I didn’t need to look to know who was calling.

“You’re not going to get that?” Edward asked as he glanced at the phone vibrating in my hand.

“I…no, it’s a strange number so…” I replied hesitantly.

“Are you sure? It’s not some stalker again, is it?” Edward asked with concern.

“No, it’s not. You don’t have to worry,” I denied firmly.

“You look a little pale. Are you feeling, ok?” Edward asked as he leaned closer to peer at my face.

I need to go back home. Then I can walk over to see Zak at his place. I don’t have another choice. I’m sorry, Edward. After apologizing internally to Edward, I decided that I had no other choice but to lie to him.

“Actually, I’m feeling a little dizzy and tired. I’m sorry but…maybe it’s better if you send me home…” I said in a weak voice.

I felt immediately guilty at Edwards’ overly worried expression. His arms looped around my waist to support my weight as his other hand held mine tightly.

“Can you walk? Should I carry you?” Edward inquired in a tender voice that made me wanted to melt.