Chapter six

The night was cold and silent. The sounds of rustling leaves and twigs breaking could be heard as a dark figure slunk through the forest.

It moved with such a speed that it seemed like it was a blur. Not even a keen observer would notice the huge cat-like creature, as it whizzed past trees.

The giant cat-like beast suddenly took the form of a man, and he began to slowly walk towards a tree.

His hands were tucked into his pockets and his face, which had a slightly indifferent look, was revealed by the moon.

He stepped on some twigs, which produced some noise that reverberated in the silent environment. Some rodents startled by the sound scampered off to safety.

The man did not care less about the noise. He did not care if it had alerted anyone or gotten the attention of a deadly forest creature, like himself.

“Draven.” A feminine voice broke out, as a woman walked from behind the tree. “I have been expecting you.” She said to him, with a smile.

“Lilith” He responded, as he walked calmly towards her. His hands were still tucked into his pocket and his eyes scrutinized the lady in front of him.

The lady, Lilith, had caramel brown hair and skin. Her eyes were a deep blue color and her skin was spotless.

Her skin glimmered under the bright shining moon, giving off the aura of a seductive goddess. She was truly a beauty and could melt even the coldest of hearts, to succumb to her will.

She wore a deep black coat that covered her body, all the way to her knees. Her eyes were filled with a burning desire and not any kind of desire but they were filled with the desire to kill.

“I believe you’ve found her?” She said as she walked towards him, closing the distance between them. “The winter wolf will be disappointed with the name you have chosen, to blend with the humans.”

She placed her hands on his and ran them along his arms. The desire in her eyes brimmed intensely.

“How was she?” She asked. “Was she innocent, pure, or is she just like me?…” She smiled as she moved her fingers, heading for his jaws before he caught her hand mid-air.

“You promised to tell me how to get back my full strength. I have found her and you have to tell me.” He told her and slowly released his hold on her hand.

“Mmmm.” The lady said and took some steps back. Dipping her hand into her coat, she pulled out a paper.

Passing the paper to him, her playful manner, seemed to have faded away into thin air and was replaced by a cold look.

“Everything you need to know is in there.” She said and tucked her hands into her coat.

He looked at the piece of paper in his hands and slowly unfolded it, only to find nothing in it. There wasn’t a single word written in it.

“There is nothing in here.” He informed her, with slight frustration. He looked angrily but still regained his composure.

“Exactly.” The lady said and walked towards him. “That is a contract.” She said in almost a whisper to him.

“You want me to sign it?” He asked her with a look of astonishment on his face.

“Yes.” She replied. “I want you to sign it. I don’t trust you, Draven.” She told him and moved back.

“And you think I will succumb to a mere human?” he asked her with a smile.

“Let’s just say I don’t want to take any chances.” She simply said to him and gave a warm smile, a smile filled with deception and murderous intent.

With an elongated finger, he dug into his palm and watched as blood seeped from it. Then he allowed the few drops of blood to fall on the paper, creating a beautiful red pattern, before his wound healed at a very fast pace.

Lilith smirked as she received the piece of paper. “Don’t go back on your word or you will regret it, Draven, or should I say, Carl?.” She warned and licked her lips playfully.

He stood there, peering into her eyes expressionlessly. One would think, by her looks, that she was quite innocent and wasn’t able to harm a fly, but he knew not to be deceived.

He knew that behind all that mask, she was truly a merciless and cold-hearted killer, and have seen her slay a lot of people, without remorse.

….

Fritz five star hotel, is the most famous and the most controversial hotel there is in New York, as it was often used by wealthy movie industries for the production of movies.

Only prominent people with out-striking financial standards could afford such a luxury. Its unique, sacrosanct, and beautiful architecture, was enough to attract the attention of those in the hotel. The building had a spa, a club, and many other amenities to provide the best comfort.

In the club, a multicolored disco ball flashed around the room, creating a beautiful view, in the dark blanket. The club was filled with wealthy and high-class individuals, that had come to entertain themselves or have fun.

Some strippers, entertained the guests, as they spun and danced around their mounted poles, while a piece of slow jazz music played in the background.

Chase sat behind his table, twirling a glass of lemon cello in his hand. He was dressed formerly in a tuxedo and his hair was tied into a bun. He wore a ring on his left finger, which sparkled, whenever the lights shone on it and his eyes, were locked on one of the strippers, who constantly flashed him seductive looks.

He sipped from the glass, savoring the taste of the bitter Italian lemon. His eyes did not move away from the seductress but kept watching her every move, in satisfaction.

“Sir chase Adrian? ” Someone called in a husk voice, gaining his attention. He turned to look at the young man that stood beside him.

The young man's hair was combed back neatly and he was dressed formerly in a suit, just like chase was. He flashed a smile at Chase, revealing a set of multiple colored teeth, that changed at random, due to the lights of the disco ball.

“Yes,” Chase responded and stood up. “And you must be? " he asked, as he shook the hand of the young man.

“Tony Rodgers. ” The young man replied. “We’ve been expecting you, Please, follow me. ” He said and walked towards a door, that was located by the side of the bar.

There was a sturdy-looking man, standing right in front of the door, with a sign that reads “Keep off” on the door. The guard nodded and moved away, as soon as Chase and the young man approached the door.

“Make sure no one approaches the door. ” The young man said but his voice was drowned by the music.

Either way, the guard seemed to understand the warning, as he nodded in affirmation and opened the door for them to go through.

...

Chase and the young man, stood in a long hallway. Now, they couldn't hear the music that played at the club. Actually, they could still hear it but it had decreased greatly, to the point that one could hardly hear it.

The young man moved towards another door. He opened the door, and they both walked in, to be greeted by four people in the room.

There was a set of instruments for recording. One of the men, smiled at him (Chase), as soon as he walked into the room.

“Chase Adrian. " He said while beaming smiles at him. “Glad you could make it.” the man said and shook his hand.

“I have to keep my part of the deal, right?" Chase asked with a smile.

“You don't cease to amaze me.” the man, Mr. Jordan said and laughed.

“So where is she?” Chase asked as his eyes met a woman's. “Is she the one?” he asked.

Her hair was colored red, probably from dyeing. Her skin, smooth and spotless from any imperfection. She was the epitome of beauty and was even more beautiful than Madison herself.

Mr. Jordan looked towards the woman and laughed. “Chase meet Janet, the new co-director. Janet meet Chase, heir to the Adrian company and a valuable asset to us,” he informed with a smile, as he introduced both of them.

“Hi," Janet said and received a nod of acknowledgment from Chase.

“Your partner will be here shortly.” Mr. Jordan said.

“Can I have a word with you?” Chase requested and noticed that he had gotten the attention of everyone in the room. “Privately." He added.

“Sure... please.” Mr. Jordan said and beckoned Chase to follow him.

...

They both walked out, into the hallway. Shutting the door behind, Mr. Jordan looked up at Chase. “I know what you are about to say.” he began.

He dipped his hands into his pocket and took a step towards Chase. “Luckily, we have decided to release it after your wedding, so there is nothing to be scared of,” he informed and Chase nodded.

“I don't want anything that will disrupt my wedding... ” Chase said with a smile. A smile that hides his true nature.

“We assure you, that your wedding is safe. ” Mr. Jordan reassured and returned the smile. “We just hope you keep working with us.” He said with a faint smile.

“No one should know about it, until after the wedding,” Chase warned and Mr. Jordan smiled in return. Ignoring him, chase walked back into the room, and shortly after, the director followed after him.