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Dark EncounterAria's POVI snuck quietly past the off-limits wing of the house, my chest pounding with anticipation inside. I had to find out what they were conspiring behind doors. "I must spy on their conspiracy," I muttered to myself as I snuck past the dark passageway. I crawled silently but hastened and breathed quietly. I came to a halt at one that was a bit ajar and pushed down on the gap.I could hear them arguing from inside. "We can't give in to the curse anymore," one of them said quietly. "Our love for Alex has blinded us. Something needs to be done.""Shh, don't say anything. If anyone can hear us, it will heal us," retorted another speaker back in annoyance.I released a brief pause, and my chest pounded. I thought, *They talk of dark rituals and rebellion. I need to get more.*I moved back and tried to position myself better to hear. Footsteps were then heard. I hid behind a huge cabinet and held my breath. A tall, dark-clad man walked into the room. His voice was cold

Double-Edged AllianceAdam's POVI lay awake with my eyes open in my study, the quiet weighing heavily with questions. "Jasmine," I whispered, even though the voice inside me was wise. I had caught onto small things that did not sit right. Her behavior was not what I was accustomed to. She would speak softly to me at times, and it would awaken my heart with questions, and then sometimes she was icy and distant. I couldn't help but question if it was a weakness or a strength. I looked over at David, who was standing outside in the light of the setting sun by the window. "David, do you see that too?" I whispered.David altered his opinion and replied, "I see something else in her words and eyes, Sir. She is too guarded at times. I believe there is more to her than she reveals."I frowned. "I doubt. I think her inconsistent. One moment obedient, the next she tests my patience with a wit."David addressed himself in a softer tone. "She's mysterious, Sir. They say, her loyalty is not as f

First StrikeAdam's POVI was in my study, the weight of the day settling around me. It'd been this morning, early, when the word had come to me…the strike had been initiated. One of the smaller factions, one who'd gotten completely caught up in Alex's shadow ceremonies, had been eliminated. The reek of blood remained in the air, despite the act itself having passed hours earlier. The attack was open and straightforward, openly threatening us while we stood present. I did not who committed it, yet my thoughts automatically went to the same name: Aria. She no longer roamed with us as a legend, and her actions were tending a mortal fire.I called my most trusted servant, Tomas, into my chambers. "Tomas, I want you to tell me everything that you've heard regarding the attack," I commanded, my voice firm but with a touch of urgency.Tomas seemed agitated. "Sir, the victim was one of Alex's low-grade agents. He attended the black rituals. They found him in the storage room of the ancient w

Collision CourseAdam's POVI stood in the large hall of my estate, scanning the room as the rumors spread like flames. I had known it for days, now…a rumor of rebellion, a rumor of something evil that sent shivers down my spine. All of my servants, all of my lesser relatives, seemed to have a secret that they were keeping from me, and I was losing my grip. I could hear them muttering as they passed by."Something is not right," one of the guards grumbled as I overheard him from the corners of my study. I concurred in silence, knowing that if I did not comply, resentment would ferment.Later that evening, I was strolling down a corridor, my steps even, when I met Viktor, one of my most loyal enforcers. He was having a heated argument with someone, his words tangled and heavy with rage. I went up to him. Viktor noticed me."Sir, Jasmine's asked too many questions again," he said in a low but insistent tone.I scowled. "What questions, Viktor?" I asked my tone firm but even."Things tha

Unraveling WebJasmine's POVI started my day with a furious need to know more. I snuck through the corridors and looked for servants that I could trust. I ran into Marco again in the pantry. "Marco," I whispered, "I need to ask you something about the ledger. What do you know of the symbols that you saw?"Marco seemed uncomfortable. "I've only heard rumors, whispers, Jasmine. They say the symbols are omens for a curse. They say dark magic on Alex's side."I nodded slowly. "Words matter, Marco. Let me know if you hear anything else."He leaned in closer and whispered, "I heard the head chef talk of an old ritual. Some sacrifices way, way back when, long before we've been around."I jotted it down in my little notebook. "Thank you. I don't want to miss a clue."I later found Rosa in the hallway adjacent to the servants' quarters. I inquired of her, "Rosa, did you ever see any strange markings or hear anybody mention secret ceremonies?Rosa glared and cursed under her breath, "I've seen

Recruiting Allies in the DarkJasmine's POVI woke up early and balanced my mission's responsibility. I had to find allies today. I couldn't do this alone. I had to locate individuals who detested this oppressive mafia regime just as I did. I moved stealthily around the house, head down, and eyes open.I met a maid named Rosa in the dining room. She was polishing silver. I walked slowly towards her and said, "Good morning, Rosa. How are you today?"She looked up at me with tired eyes. "Morning, Jasmine. I am fine, thank you."I whispered and asked, "I have a question. Do you know of anyone here who doesn't like the way things are done?Rosa stumbled. "I… I have seen hints among a few of us. Some have had enough of the cruelty. But you have to be extremely careful talking this way."I nodded. "I see. I just want to know whether there is a system of people who might wish change."Rosa glanced about, then crept closer. "There is a small clique. Some of the kitchen help and a few family m