"You may enter." Charlotte pushed open the door at the top of the stairs with a touch of trepidation. It probably hadn't been wise to leave Forester and come to New York to live like a normal person. But she hadn't been so foolish as to come without letting anyone know. The Uber driver had waited at the bottom of the stairway, still muttering how much he hated to wait to take back a customer when he could have gone to render services to others.In truth it wasn't all that stupid to have come to the city, for New York is known to be home to people who want to start a new life, make money, and get away from their past. And it was in her best interest to leave behind her pain or better to put it as gathering energy to go back and fight for love.Even at that, it was comforting to know she was alone here and she would soon begin to work here in this book store as a cleaner. She could get some money there to take care of herself or to disguise being a thief at night. Living in New York co
The twin's home was a moderately sized duplex located at the offset of the city. It was decent with the wooden porch at the entrance, and beautiful interior designs that looked homey and a bit cozy. A huge bookshelf leaned against the wall in a corner and some papers were stacked in every nook and hole of the house."This place looks like those crime shows on television," Chelsea remarked as she walked in.Anna chuckled as she sat down on a chair, head bent over a book. "It's actually worse when you have something doing with the hands. You know what I'm saying." She got up and offered her friend a seat. She began to pack the papers and trashed them. "What have you got there, Chelsea? You are not quite the type that reads."She stretched her hands and let Anne see the golden book she was holding. Her friend gave out a loud gasp."I'll bet my new Jane Austen book that the cover is pure gold," Anne could hardly make her words audible."Exactly. That's what makes it stranger and weirder.
Selena eyed herself in the mirror nervously and at the same time anxious. She hadn't been told what she would be doing that morning, but he had called it a surprise, hadn't he? Her recent relationship with the Alpha of Forester has been going very smoothly, and her life seemed quite lovely. They have come a long way even though Alex wasn't aware of it but she herself had done a good job of concealing it. And it was worth the wait.She pushed back a loose strand of her brunette hair and hoped she looked decent enough to show up in front of the people or as her father would always say, look Queenly enough. The kind of clothes the maids had chosen for her was too expensive for an average person and it made her wonder more about what occasion Alex was planning.Someone knocked at the door and paused. It seemed the people have all gathered and if she takes forever to get ready, her Father might scold her for not behaving like royalty enough. Fina
"Selena?" He muttered and immediately felt like kissing her right that instant. He had always tried to make his decree stand in Forester but no matter how hard he tried, facing them alone has always been a challenge.But here she is, making changes. Standing in front of the prestigious pack of Forester and making rules. How did she even get them to keep quiet, talk more or get words into their head?"King Alex had tried his best since childhood to come out of his shell but it has always been difficult," she continued. "Because you made life tough for him. You may say, 'oh but he is a Prince and he should endure' but you forget something. Everyone deserves a break. Let him be. King Rex was murdered by someone whose heart has been poisoned. His mother was murdered by his Uncle which you all are aware of. His stepmother died in a car crash. Normal phenomenon. Craig was murdered by probably the same person that murdered the others. Amelia was mu
With a start, Alex flung his eyes wide open as his ears were filled with the thudding drums of alarm. He recognized the sound quickly and he knew what it means.War.He looked back and saw Selena fast asleep with her arms wrapped around his waist. He smiled and slipped out of her embrace gently. Walking to the wardrobe which he opened with force, he grabbed his armor and skipped out of the room, on his way to the palace gate, closing the door softly behind him.He couldn't blame Selena for not waking up as she doesn't have the ability of super auditory skills like he does now which seems strange to him. It was a good thing that she still seems normal or oblivious about the demon's stuff, at least it will keep her safe from comprehending all the crazy parts."Your highness, you heard it too?" Bagdana came out of the corridor and fell in beside him."I'm the King, of course, I have
"Grab the IV bags and the bandage. I'll take care of him until it's safe for the royal doctor to arrive." Selena ordered as Alex is being carried into the room. "Hey, Rebel." She called the beautiful bronze skinned teenager who showed up behind her. "Your Majesty, I have ensured the safety of everybody in the Kingdom. I'll let them know if it's safe to come outside as soon as the shifters are back." Rebel reported, looking gallant in her fighting gear. "Okay, thanks. I'll just go and take care of Alex...""I can do it!" Selena was shocked at the way she offered to help. She knew or heard of how Alex had saved her from some rascals that night and recruited her into army. She had been in her room that night when she heard her Father fuming as he paced through the corridor, mumbling incorrigible words.She had dropped the book she was reading and stepped into the hallway."Dad?" Drake stopped in his tracks and looked back at his daughter, face looking very tired. "Selena, you're still awake
"Oh my god!" Selena heard Alex behind her and when she turned, she realized he must have had a nightmare as well."Coincidence? Bad dream?" She asked, still terrified of what she had just seen."I don't know. I think mine was just as a result of the war I fought. No worries." He crawled closer and gave her cheek a soft kiss that was very reassuring."Are you sure? I mean, don't you think we are in trouble?""What do you mean?"Right. She can't blame him, can she? He may not even be aware of what is going on."I had a dream where I think I'm in hell." For a split second, Alex looked shocked but maybe she just hoped he is shocked so she wouldn't feel like she is in the dark again."Yeah, I know you may think I'm crazy but I saw the devil. He mentioned something about finding...looking for something like...it is a glass ball." Much as she tried to explain, her memories of the dream kept fading.Alex sighed and pulled her in for an embrace."I understand how scary it might be for you. Pro
Selena could feel a burning sensation coursing through her veins as Alex kept touching her. Every inch of his finger on her skin was like fire burning her and at the same time making her thirst for more. He stopped kissing her and looked into her eyes which made her melt within the more. The blue gaze looked like a rush of volcano washing through her.Alex kissed her ear, the nape of her neck, and the hollow of her throat, causing her to release a throaty groan. His strong hands brought her body close to his. One of the hands slowly slid her robe down her shoulders before moving over her throat, her shoulder, her collarbone. His mouth increased its ardent pressure as his fingers spread and his breathing suddenly became ragged as he arched her body and somehow found the soft rise of her breast with his hand. She gasped and threw her head back.His mouth found hers again and it moved tenderly on her trembling lips, demanding, in a silence bursting with sensations and promise.She clung
"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