★★★"What happened?" Danny asked Bella as soon as she got into the car."Nothing. I was thinking, should we ask them about Casey?" Bella asked, hiding the truth. The woman's words could not be forgotten, but if she told her words to her friends, they would certainly change the way towards their home."Do you think they'll tell us about Casey? No chance. They are very secretive. You can mark my words. They won't give you a chance to make a single video on them," Bethany said, pointing her fingers at Bella.The only thing she was hoping for is that they don't get caught by them or if they get stuck in the village, then no one will find their existence."Okay, relax. We won't ask them," Bella assured sternly. Last night she hadn't considered Bethany's words important, but now she was worried too. She didn't know if they were making the right decisions to go there.The car ran, leaving the city behind, and they came to the outskirts. After going a little further, they found a signboard wi
★★★★ Isabella, Danny, and Bethany were sitting on a wooden bench while the villagers looked at them blankly for a second before tilting their heads down. Odd enough to be freaked out. Not to mention that they were shocked how a Bella had been so calm until now. A beautiful lady brought them water, which they found risky. They could not dare to eat anything from this village. Who knew what kind of intoxicant they had mixed in the water? She carefully offered the water, and the three of them took it with a smile. The next second, they placed the water glass beside them without drinking it. "Where are you from, young girls?" they heard the old lady who sat on a big stool in front of them and the villagers moved away from them and made a suitable distance. "We are from the nearby town," Danny answered. But a thing she noticed was that the woman was interested in Isabella as if the question was asked of Bella. Because when she answered, the old woman forced a smile at her. She wasn't s
★★★★Isabella slept well at night because she was tired from the journey. Her mind was calm and peaceful, otherwise different thoughts would find a way to disrupt her sleep every night. The journey during the day did not go in vain, as she concluded that the book she had read was a replica. But that didn't mean that she had believed everything that woman said.Although her words were enough to get her attention, she still believed that the woman was not entirely truthful.How can a book choose a person? Isn't it too much for someone to believe?The following day started with a call and Bella's sleep was disturbed. It was from Noah. Isabella was not happy at all. Still, she received it with annoyance."Morning... what happened?" Isabella's murky voice asked."Morning... accept the video call. It's urgent," Isabella heard Noah's loud voice and a video call ensued.As soon as she accepted, a man carrying two outfits came into the view."Which one?" Noah asked about the outfits. Both were
★★★★It was night, Isabella was ready with her mother's dress. She couldn't believe how good it fitted. Her mother and her body were not the same, yet the dress hugged her body perfectly. A little short for her because she's never worn a mid-thigh length dress.However, she felt confident wearing her mother's outfit. She wore minimal accessories and opted for lace-up white heels.A car honked outside her house. Certainly, it was Noah. Bethany and Danny were already on their way to college. She grabbed her wings and mask and went out, locking the door behind her.Noah got out of the car and waited for Bella to come out. He turned himself into a devil wearing a black suit with a white shirt and button-down on his chest, paired up with fake horns. Conversely, one could die on his looks. He leaned against the car and looked toward the door when he heard an unlocking sound.A beautiful woman came out with wings in her hand. Her petite figure was gleaming like a descendant angel. She wa
★★★ "You look hot, Bella," Danny chimed and pushed a paper cup into Bella's hand. "It's too early to drink," Bella told two of her friends, who had already supped down four shots. "We need to warm up ourselves to enjoy the party more," Bethany said, swaying her body with the music. "It is an immense crowd. I didn't expect this much," Bella told, rubbing her palm. No doubt half of the town had come. Isn't their college event?"Free booze and music, who wants to skip, unless the person is you," Danny said and smiled. "Okay, let's go to the field," said Bethany. "The seniors organized some games to fundraise for Penshaw's orphaned home," Danny added another line which was the main agenda of this year. "Wow, great," replied Isabella. She didn't know about that. If this was the reason, then she would be happy to help their college. Bethany whispered, "That's why college has allowed other college students in this event. The seniors use their brains well." As they reached the field,
★★★"I..I..." Bella's voice stammered and she let out her nervousness. How will she tell him she can't dance? She looked down and gave herself a conclusion that no one knew who she was. Who cares if she dances poorly?"Guide me," Bella mouthed when felt his hand tighten on her waist. She placed her hand over his shoulder when the man swung her suddenly and singled out her from the crowd.Bella questioned him with her eyes while keeping the words in and saw everyone dancing with their partners. But she could not see others, especially her friends and Noah, because of this man's large figure."It's too crowded," replied the man, as if he knew how to read Bella's eyes."Hmm," Bella hummed and rolled her body as the man guided her. Her contribution was nearly invisible, though. Every move she was disclosing was directed by the man. He was charming with the mask on. The smell was also familiar, but she didn't know why she wanted to talk to him. However, the man seldom opened his mouth,
★★★★ "Why not? Let me call the cops first. You can tell them about your disgusting drama," Isabella spoke with breathing fury at the woman who hurt her when she saw her as a friend. "You are an exceptional woman, Bella. Look, we know who you are? Don't act like a fool. I know I made a serious mistake, but didn't you reward me? Although I love your bounty and it always makes me feel powerful and hungry," said Casey, praising Bella, who didn't understand a single word from her. Bella gave her a light-tipped stare before opening, "Are you high?""Haha, nobody's here, Bella. Our existence is special. We are indispensable. I love the look you showed me that day. Tell me if you killed all those men too," asked Casey as she walked up to Bella with smiling eyes. She looked pale and thin. As she stopped in front of Bella, she had a an unusual aura and a foul smell. "That's mean, those men are real. You sent men to ra*e me," Bella asked dryly with bitter emotion."Why did you do that to me?"
★★★★"Bella, Bella, what happened?" Isabella's unconscious mind heard a voice repeatedly calling her name, asking her to open her eyes, but she couldn't do so because of the clouded barrier in her head."Beth, splash the water," Danny said to Beth and Patted Bella's cheeks."Bella, wake up."Bethany took little water in her hand and splashed twice Bella's face while Danny ran her fingers through her hair.Isabella opened her eyes with a groan but had trouble adjusting her vision. Her hand came to block the light on her face, giving her eyes time to adapt to the glare."Bella," Bethany's voice reached her mind, which shocked her, and she opened her eyes in a jiffy."Beth, Dan," Bella called and Danny hugged her when she saw her scared. They didn't know how she got to the girl's restroom, but the way she just looked at them, something could have happened to her."I met Casey on the second floor," Bella said, choking her breath. She looked scary and different as if she was not Casey,
★★★ 15 days later; Sunday; The happiest song had been sung by birds as the morning had emerged with a fresh zest for life. In preparation for the day, the flower garden had blossomed. Winter began, so it was a little cold but the day was beautiful. A small, lovely woman moved her body on a large queen bed while groans escaped her mouth. She gradually opened her eyes. She noticed the white roof as her blurry vision began to fade. Her gaze was drawn to the light coming in through the bay window. She raised her hand and touched her face in bafflement. She mumbled, “Am I alive?” “How can I let you die?” Alexander's sudden voice jolted Bella's heart from her ribcage. She looked at the door and saw him standing there with a glass of water. “Alex,” she choked her words. Alexander smiled with his teeth open and went up to the bed. His purple eyes gave Bella the same old feeling. She got emotional and happy. Even though she wanted to ask if he was real, Bella could not able to utter any
★★★Alexander was told to retreat by the demons watching over the village. They bowed their heads to the king but were powerless to defy Bael's command."I'd prefer not to kill my army. Thus, move aside. If you obey my commands, you can rest assured that no force will use its might against you," Alexander growled.“My king, forgive our boldness. We have no choice but to oppose you."One of the demons spoke up and flew towards Alexander, who was in his devil form with the crown on his head.Alexander grabbed the demon's head and pulled it apart from his body. The blood splattered on Alex, but he had issued a strong warning.“All of you are my army, so it will be unfortunate if no one survives,” Alexander said as he advanced.Due to their collective strength, the demons all decided to attack the king at once after first weakening him.One of them used wind power stronger than a storm, causing the tree around Alexander to uproot from the soil. Despite its immense power, it was in
★★★Bella wiped her tears from her cheeks and said, "Your doom is near, Lilith.” When she was ready to stand up, she gently placed Noah's head on the ground.“You will get the worst end.” Bella's determined gaze longed to knife Lilith to death for killing Noah. However, Lilith's following sentence quenched Bella's rage.Lilith threw her arms in the air and said, "I hope you wish a good end for your father and dear friends." Bella followed her hand by turning around, and as she did, she caught a glimpse of her father and her friends, who were being detained by the Blackhound villagers.When Bella saw her father and friends lying motionless and blue, her very soul crumbled to dust.She advanced towards them on her unsteady feet."What did you do to him?" Bella screamed as she cupped her father's face.Lilith's giggle set Bella's blood on fire. She spoke with the great threat, turning around to face Lilith, "If a slight harm comes to them, I will bend hell to make you suffer, and
★★★"You're a complete moron. After everything I've done to save you and offer you the opportunity to live, you are determined to betray me," Casey demanded loudly, baring her razor-sharp fangs.She was upset because Noah had lied to her. He extended his hand and convinced her that he was willing to walk with her, but only to deceive her. He had already devised a strategy to save Bella in the back of his mind.Noah sprang up, his eyes blazed. His one hand gently pushed Bella behind him because she meant the world to him. He didn't get a chance to save her from his father, but nothing could stop him from taking Bella from this place right now.“Let her go, Casey. She is our friend,” Noah said, trying to make Casey calm. He would be at ease if Casey became ready to help them then it would be easier to escape. He had to manipulate her.“Yes, our wonderful buddy who is more poisonous than a snake," Casey grumbled, her jaws clenched. Black veins began to appear on her pale skin. As so
★★Although Alexander had additional plans for Bella, her constant worry for her father put an end to everything. He grudgingly complied with her request. Additionally, he would learn what precipitated Bella's abrupt transformation.Alexander wanted to enter Bella's home when they arrived there, but Bella refused, saying that her father would not appreciate it if he found out she had been living with him.Alexander's veins on his forehead went stiff when he realized Bella was being bothered by a dreadful thing that placed her on alert as well as compelled her to cover her mouth. He was helpless to act.He sat in his car for a while, his hands tightly gripping the wheel. Alexander closed his eyes in an attempt to spy on Bella, in particular, to know why she made an excuse to push him away. But his power was immediately returned to him. Although he was conscious that his abilities had been diminished, this was his forte. Why would it misfire on him? Alexander ruminated.“Unless som
★★★In the dream, Bella felt something constrict her breathing by choking her neck. She was unable to draw even a single breath. Immediately, a familiar voice suddenly took her off guard.“Bella, help me.”“Dad, Dad!!” Bella saw her father in blood. He could hardly open his eyes, since his lips were bleeding. Bella’s core trembled fiercely.“Dad,”Bella tried to reach him but was unable to do so. Something kept her feet firmly planted.Suddenly, Lilith appeared out of nowhere to welcome Bella, who came out of the shadows with a threatening smile and blood on the corner of her lips.“What did you do to my father? What he has done to you?” Bella screamed, forcing her feet to move but not to avail.“As of right now, he is OK. Regarding your father’s future, I am unable to make any promises,” Lilith said with a smile on her lips, “Perhaps I’ll shorten his life. She grabbed Bella’s father by the neck and hauled him to his feet while her eyes shone crimson.“Please stop,” Bella yel
★★Bella clenched her teeth and tightened her body. She was close to passing out from the anguish. It was a pleasant pang. Moving away from Alexander the cruel, she wrinkled her brows and vowed to further the pain in the hopes that he would submit.She stepped ahead a little, then turned around with her alluring frame with the hand on the wall as she smirked at the crouched Alex, who still bothering his head on the stunt Bella would pull. He was neither down to submit, but at least he wanted to prepare for the counterattack Bella was thinking because he always found himself at a tight point.“What is it?” Alexander asked as his lips curled into a wicked smile. He stood up, not averting his gaze from her as his shoulder leaned against the cold wall and anticipated what Bella could do.At that exact moment, Bella licked her lower lip, gliding her tongue over it, and took her hand seductively to her muff. Sticking a finger out, she pointed at her core.Alexander’s eyes shaded into r
★★★ “What?” His displeasing reply made its way out of his lips as Alexander frowned, straightening his spine. He was shocked, not going to lie, that he obeyed Bella’s words. It voluntarily made him stop and listen to what she wanted to say. “Yes. I am dead serious about my decision regarding your activity. If you listen to me now, you will get plenty of time to do it. Otherwise, you'll end up washing your hands with mud,” Bella said, caressing his chin with her fingers, the alluring man she could not deny. Nudging him a little, she walked past him into the shower. Without any further remarks that might try his patience, she said, “Please, Alex. I don't want to faint.” Confident with this word, ‘Please' she would not be touched, Bella turned on the shower with her naked back to the devil. The devil growled inside; the eyes evolved into a red hue from purple and he headed toward her who was dripping with water. How could the water be lucky? He snickered. Bella was enjoying the silen
★★ “I have things inside, Bella. Be a good girl and open the door,” Alexander said gently despite being perturbed by the lust for her that was almost in the tip and would be blasted in a moment. “No, I can’t see anything here,” Bella immediately refuted his wish, knowing what he had in his mind would lead to the same thing Bella didn’t want again. “Since you know who I am, there is more way to enter. But then your fear would become reality if you know what I mean,” Alexander threatened in a soft tone with a firm outcome. he right now wanted to join her and he would at any cost. The door continued to knock. “I am impatient, Bella. I expect you to be a wise girl.” Bella stared hard at the door before finally going to open it. She knew what sort of repercussions she’d get if Alex use other ways to enter the bathroom. Wrapping herself with the towel, she opened the door for him, “Where is your thing? Stay here and tell me,” she said, blocking the entrance with her body. Alexander gle