Selena rose with so much vigor and energy as the morning sun shone into the room. She looked behind her and saw Alex unclad on the bed. He was sleeping soundly and she didn't want to disrupt that. Watching his the soft rising and falling of his chest, she sighed and left the bed, naked.
Last night had been one of her best moments with Alex and she didn't wish for it to end. Looking at the mirror by the wall, she could see a fierce-looking brunette staring back at her. Her wide brown eyes complimented her hair and white skin. Her small red lips twitched as she looked at herself all over. No wonder she had been made the lady model of the Kingdom. That was all they thought was the reason why she got the title. Her nice body and beauty. But isn't that what Alex had enjoyed about her too? He didn't see her fiesty and fierceness. He thought of her as weak. But she had to show him she wasn't. How she would do that, she doesn't know.
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The Grub street in Forester smelt of rotten seaweed, a bitter smell emanating on the breeze from the drying mud banks of the nearby stream. With every step that his horse had taken from the palace, he had passed clusters of people hailing him and respecting him. In a strange way he felt proud that they were slowly accepting him as their King and not the devil Prince, although if it had been so, he would embrace it willingly since that's what he really is. If there's one thing he learned, it's that people often look at their destiny with fear, while the stronger ones embrace theirs and mold it to fit into what they want eventually. As he rode past the street and crossed to the field, he pulled up the collar of his coat against the wind and the memory of what had happened at the Hyenas territory flashed through his head again.Soon, he was on the field where green trees and grasses spread out. The place was quiet, save the distant cries of birds and it was empty m
A loud bang made her flutter her eyes open suddenly and the first thing she saw was nothingness. It was empty and a thick darkness encompassed her. The banging continued and she managed to stand up, looking around for a light to ease the pressure of the darkness. The drumming suddenly stopped, leaving an eerie silence and the swirling goose down in whirlpools of air. Selena tried to run, but something held her down to her toes—she sensed that what she was about to confront was beyond human comprehension.A bright light flashed towards her and she raised her arm to block its brightness. The long thin panel that guarded a passageway which showed up opened before her and a burning flame was outside. She walked towards the door, careful enough not to let the light cross her arm to her eyes as it was blinding. She got through the doorway and what she saw made her heart jolt.Before her was a tall figure that had a stature like her father. S
Selena pounced on her father with the intention to drag her claws across his face but he slid back and made her fall. He laughed curtly."Surely, you both didn't come to fight me, did you?" Drake asked, looking from Selena to Alex.Alex straightened and walked closer."I won't intervene. She came to prove something. I leave you to her.""So, what was your own business between father and daughter?" He asked, a brow raised whole Selena managed to rise."Because she belongs to me and it's my duty that I protect her.""But you just said you won't intervene."For a while, the two men stared at each other."Fine." Alex finally spoke up. "I leave it to Selena."Selena shifted back to her full self, drew out two long knives from her pumps, and swerved them efficiently at her father who dodged consequently. She breathed
Selena made her way into the V.I.P infirmary that morning before 7:00 am to check on Ethan. When she got in, Ethan looked up from where he lay on the bed."Hey." He called weakly before looking down again, probably out of guilt."You doing okay?""Yes." He raised a hand. "I'm stronger than I look.""For someone who stood up against an Alpha, strong is an understatement."He shook his head. "When I did what I did, I thought I was right. I wanted to vent my anger on everyone. I tried to take off my mind the fact that I had caused my loved ones to die. But then, I realized, I was just too weak to face my fears. So they kept chasing me and torturing me.""I understand. I hear you came back wounded and for a split second, I wanted to believe that you came because you had a plan. I mean, we've had two people do this to us." Selena processed the load of words Ethan
“What are we going to do now Alex?” Selena asked him as she could read the worry on his face. Rather than answer his wife’s question, he stared at her with a lot of things going through his mind. The thought of the relentless demon, Sathanas finding the book before them was something he could not conceptualize. That will be the end for him and his dear wife Selena. He needed to find the book at all costs and also as fast as he could.Sathanas is the main reason he has not returned to hell to rule as that will mean the end for him. He had a feeling Sathanas was also here on earth for the same objective. Sathanas was a demon who has been trying to kill him since he was created, just like Bagdana told him. The book was the only way he could defeat Sathanas. If he can find it, he will be able to return to hell to assume his position. The last time he was in Ney York
Chelsea flipped the screen of her laptop open and sat down in front of it. It's been a week since they arrived in Edison when her Father was diagnosed with stage four cancer. Just like she predicted, he died three days after they came and her friends have been very supportive. Now, she was going to do a group call with them. She had missed being with them all, although the only person she missed being around was Chris. She has had a crush on him since junior high.After a few rings, their faces popped up on the screen and her heavy heart lifted a little. She had lost her father since he started becoming weak and cancer weighed him down. Annie grinned at her. The cheerful one. She thought."How're you doing, Chels?" Annie asked and she smiled."Trying. Some of the people have come and gone. They were nice to me." She replied and she could hear Annie sigh heavily within her."I'll be fine though."
Selena stretched her hand towards the teenager that lay on the floor before her in the ruined room. After she and Alex had gotten information that the girl and her Father had been to Edison, they didn't hesitate to travel over only for them to see a part of the house torn apart. When they entered, they could see Drake holding Selena up with his strong hand around her neck. She had become angry then and attacked him.Now the ebony-haired beautiful girl sat on the floor with wide eyes and a pale face. Her heart dropped at how scared she looked. She could relate to the same thing. Sathanas had a way of working fear into the mind of his victim."Are you okay?" She asked but she just stared without answering."I'm asking you, are you okay?" From the corner of her eyes, she could see Drake rising from the floor and Alex came in through the torn wall.She left the girl and went to where Drake was, kicking him on the back
Alex woke with a start, sweating profusely and his heart thudding against his chest. He gripped the sheets tighter and something churned within him like fire. What had just happened? Sathanas had erased his mother from existence. How could he?Like a thunderbolt, he left his bed, eyes darkening. Selena stirred on the bed and turned on her other side. Good. Because he wouldn't want her to be involved. But how could he call on Sathanas, talk of fighting him? Besides, the book is now with him which he can use to destroy him. He would have read how to kill him. But he still needed to talk to Chelsea. She alone has the answers to most of their questions.He glanced at the bedside clock and saw that it was still at the wee hours of the day, 3:00 am. He grabbed a shirt and put it on, walking stealthily out of the hotel room.Alex got to the room next to his and rammed on the door, waiting for a reply. Despite his plea to Selena for Chelsea to sleep togeth
"Bagdanas?" Alex called at the tall, dark man that stood beside him with his arm outstretched and a huge line of red lightning coming out of his palms. He was gritting his teeth. "You came for me." He muttered and he looked at him gratefully. When Bagdanas would drop his arm and turn to him, Alex grabbed him and embraced him. "You did come for me!" He said excitedly. Bagdanas nodded and took a glance at Sathanas. "You have failed this time again, Father. However, this one would be different from before. You will be erased from existence and your name will no longer be in the mouth of anyone." He said, his face strong and rigid. "My treacherous son. Let's see how you'll stand up against my other children who have proven to be so loyal." Sathanas mocked but Alex huffed. "Really? Let's see what you've got to say about this then." Someone stepped up beside them both and swirled her sword. "I'm sorry Father, but I've chosen this path." "Asmodeus?!" Sathanas thundered. "Unfortun
THIS CHAPTER IS A THROWBACK TO SOME OF CHER'S CONVERSATIONS WITH HER DAD"Come in."A young lady pushed open the door at the landing, holding around her the hooded cloak. Coming to the hyena territory at this time may seem unwise but she had to be in on the plan as she now seems confused. She has heard of the unfortunate fate of many ladies who walk around the place at that time. Especially if they are not shifters. Non-Shifters are people who are purely human.As she stepped into the room, she was met with a comforting smell of burnt coffee and flowers wafting through her nostrils. A few candles burnt in the corner of the room illuminating only a few parts where a man sat wearing a hat. The moon in its half form shone through a long window that overlooked a huge part of the garden outside. The rest of the space is filled with a stool, and two empty glasses that showed a visitor had just left.
Selena opened her eyes to see fire and brimstone falling, together with screaming and crying for help. She straightened but then realized she had been tied to a pole. She was kept in a cage made of huge iron bars. There was no way she could escape. Talking of escaping, she was too weak to even try.She squinted her eyes to see clearly but the only thing she saw was rocks and stones all over with smoke emanating from every area of the place. She knew immediately that she was in hell. But how? Thinking back to when she was at the bar, she could remember a young good looking Italian guy coming over with a glass of chardonnay on a tray."Your order?" She looked from the booth where she had paid extra to sit, alone.She remembered not having ordered anything yet and she didn't want to let down her guard anytime soon. However, this vibrant-looking man was here in a black and white shirt and trousers uniform stretching a tray o
Alex was furious as he got into the room. He couldn't fight this battle alone. He had gone five blocks from Chelsea's house and asked around for Chris's parents but he was told no one around born such a name. And there hasn't been any stranger in the past two months. Chris wasn't Chris or maybe he was and was just used.But what about Selena? Where the hell was she? Even if she was upset, she should be ready to come home so as to resolve the matter. He was worked up even when almost all the bars and every other place she could go to had been shut. It indicated that Selena has been kidnapped too. He had only one way to solve this. Go down to hell. But how? By going back to Forester. He would have to find someone who could channel him there. The last time he'd tried, demons had been freed. It was at this point Alex was beginning to miss Bagdana.He breathed in and out before resolving to go back to Forester and settle this once and for all.
Dressed in a black and white striped woolen top and jeans that stuck to her body, Chelsea walked next to Chris on the street, hands locked. They could pass as couples to anyone looking at them and it made her toes curl. In as much as she was happy that her crush was here, taking her out, she still was worried about him. She had seen what these demons could do, especially to people who are unarmed. But she wouldn't let any harm come to Chris.They branched a cafe and bought two vanilla grande lattes with six pumps that are hot. They got out and walked out, heading to the restaurant."So, how are you feeling, Chels?" Chris asked, their hands still locked and she looked up at him."I'm trying. This is really hard for me but, I have no choice. It's like my destiny to tied to do this." Chelsea shrugged."Or maybe you don't have to worry yourself." Chris urged and she thought about it for a while. Eventual
Selena felt uneasy with what Chelsea told her but she needed to hear from Alex himself so as to be sure if what she heard was right. Was that what Bagdana meant by her being created for Alex? And Sathanas in Krepe's body telling her Alex is nothing without her.It was dinner time and Chelsea had just finished making hot chicken soup. Unlike the city, Edison was quite warmer but with the season, it's more reasonable to have a chicken soup that hot. In the next few hours, the temperature will drop and they will be grateful they had a hot dinner. She also made casseroles and shrimp crackers, spreading them on the dining table. After settling, she waited for Alex to finish taking his shower and join them."I read in the papers today that the number of suicide shot up since last night. About ten people hung themselves this morning." Chelsea announced as she dished out food in their bowls.Selena just nodded but her mind was a
Chelsea punched the number on the phone and Chris picked up. She was shaking all over and her face had swollen up. She raked a hand through her hair as the phone rang which he eventually picked up."What's up, Chels?"She couldn't speak, because as she opened her mouth, water streamed down her cheeks."The...the chants." She sniffled. "I think you told me the wrong one."Silence ensued and she knew he must be thinking. "Didn't you ask me to tell you the first transmission order?"Her heart jolted. "What?""Yes. That was what you told me, right?" Chris asked and her heart dropped so also did her body on the sofa nearby."No." She cried softly."Are you okay, Chels?" He asked, concern evident in his voice."We released hundreds of demons into the world." Her voice broke and she could see the horror look on his fa
Alex looked up over the candles that were lit and gathered to form a circle in the abandoned temple. He had connived together with Selena and Cher to come to the temple just down the street at 4:06 am when it was still early.The temple had ancient bricks and cement that were broken in various places. It looked like it had served as a hiding place for people during wars. Alex looked around and saw the empty place that was in turn filled with broken bricks, rocks, torn fabrics, bags, wooden materials, and so on. They had cleared a small part of the place and lighted seven candles at the center as Chris instructed."Make sure whatever you do, be careful." Alex had heard the boy tell her and she nodded before hanging up.Now they had finished the setup. The seven candles were placed in a circle, two red fabrics were tied to metal and placed in the middle. Chelsea took the olive oil she had grabbed from the store and began t
Alex woke with a start, sweating profusely and his heart thudding against his chest. He gripped the sheets tighter and something churned within him like fire. What had just happened? Sathanas had erased his mother from existence. How could he?Like a thunderbolt, he left his bed, eyes darkening. Selena stirred on the bed and turned on her other side. Good. Because he wouldn't want her to be involved. But how could he call on Sathanas, talk of fighting him? Besides, the book is now with him which he can use to destroy him. He would have read how to kill him. But he still needed to talk to Chelsea. She alone has the answers to most of their questions.He glanced at the bedside clock and saw that it was still at the wee hours of the day, 3:00 am. He grabbed a shirt and put it on, walking stealthily out of the hotel room.Alex got to the room next to his and rammed on the door, waiting for a reply. Despite his plea to Selena for Chelsea to sleep togeth