Audrey had barely gotten some sleep when she felt a gentle tap on her skin. It was Lucia standing beside her"Wake up, the bell has been rang for our duties"Audrey read her lips and got her message, she had tossed all night on her little bed and had barely gotten any sleep. She lazily dragged herself off the bed and caught up with Lucia who was already on her way out.Audrey made some gesture with her hands but Lucia wasn't getting the message, so she quickly dashed to get her book and pen"I'm sorry about last night" Audrey wrote"I'm sorry for walking out on you as well" Lucia said before hugging her "meanwhile I thought about what you said, we will find a way but it has to be completely harmless to everyone.""Azrail is different from Lord Adonis, he is kind hearted and warm, I just want to help out. I promise to follow your instruction.""I can't agree with you less."Audrey gave Lucia a beautiful smile, the first of it kind she has given anyone ever since she stepped into the pal
The bell jingled for dinner but because of her auditory deficiency, Audrey have to rely on the wall clock in Lord Adonis chamber. She was used to the timing and was more than happy she get to leave Lord Adonis chambers. It's a good thing he had left as soon as he took his bath. She breathe a sigh of relief. She had survived another day.She had barely gotten anything to munch on the previous day and this was another opportunity for her to make up for yesterday. She wasn't going to miss it for anything.She turned the knob of the door and took one final glance at the chamber she had cleaned all day and was satisfied with what she had done. She made for her way out.She got to the dinning hall. Lucia was already there waiting for the girls to come, Audrey took her seat beside her and gave a huge smile"You made it through without any inch, I'm so proud of you"Audrey wanted to talk as she was not holding a paper and a pen. Lucia stretched her hands out to her. Another smile flashed acros
Lord Adonis arrived at the human world looking all handsome and dressed to kill. The last time he had visited was when he traveled to take the soul of Henrietta, Audrey's grandmother. "Now that we are here, let's do it the human way." He bought out an old looking round book, he opened it and chanted some magical words. In a twinkle of an eye, a sleek and gorgeous car was right in front of him. "This will surely do, II libro d'goeteia sure comes in handy." But yes, for everything gotten, there is always a price to pay. Using magic had depleted some of his energy. He was doing everything for the first time in a long time and his body was finding it hard to adapt. It was in his favour that he intensified his search for Elkanel. He couldn't help but wondered what she looks like. Nothing or no one gave him an insight of who he was looking for. He would give anything to get even the faintest glue of who he was looking for. Lord Adonis couldn't believe there was someone he couldn't find
Lord Adonis arrived at the palace of ice and stone. He walked into the main hall, just as he expected, the palace was as silent as a grave. The girls have all retired to their hall.The same hall used to be filled with his arch agents and numerous other agents. It was never quiet. It was always bubbling with one activity or the other. It occured to him that he haven't set his eyes on Azrail since he punished him for his defiance."He must be sulking like hell." He decided to go to Azrail's chambers to check on him.He walked to Azrail's door and turned the knob of the door to his chamber.Azrail was sitting on his chair with his direction facing the window. He was completely lost in thoughts he didn't hear anyone come in. His punishment was harsher than he thought, he molded his hands into a fist.He had always been up and doing, he was not used to being restricted but ever since his sight was taken, he felt powerless, toothless and naked. Lord Adonis should have banished him or even
Audrey looked around while carefully avoiding his face. His inner chamber that housed his wardrobe seems to be a good place to hide till he leaves for wherever. She went in and started her daily chores. She carefully scouted his whole wardrobe hoping to find a clue. After what seems like an endless search, she was positive the magic book wasn't there. She ruled the wardrobe section out of where the book could be."Hang in there Azrail, I'll do my utmost best to bring ease to your pain soon." She promisedShe started pacing around Lord Adonis wardrobe praying silently for him to take his leave so she could comfortably carry out her mission. She couldn't bear to share the same space with him. She was making loud sounds with her shoes, but since she couldn't hear herself, she continued at it. Her continuous movement was starting to get to Lord Adonis ears who was getting some nap and got him infuriated in the process."Can you keep it low?" His voice thundered from his sleep. "Damn it, s
The girls all left the dinning hall except number fourteen. She waited behind so she could search the waste bin.She went to the waste bin and brought out the shredded pieces of paper, she emptied them on the dinning table carefully and speedily went through them hoping to find something that will reveal what they were talking about. She found nothing meaningful written in the shredded paper. Lucia had taken her time to get the paper shredded so that it was impossible to make something out of it.She had been living a quiet life in the palace of ice and soul ever since she came in but lately she has been feeling so small and unseen. She wanted more."You damn bitches" she cursed under her breath. Time was not on her side and she knew she had to catch up with others before they noticed her absence. She started packing the pieces of the shredded papers together when her eyes caught a word. "Wait" she emptied the waste in her hand carefully on the table without taking her eyes off the
Lucia stood thinking of what to do next. She can't let number fourteen threaten her the way she just did, otherwise it's just a matter of time, everyone will get wind of it. An idea hits her.Number fourteen walked back to the dinning table majestically and took her seat."Why are you seating down, when you're meant to do the dishes?" Number thirteen questioned her."Number eleven told me she would take care of it, so I do not have worry about it""When did I agree to that bullshit?" Lucia cut her off from behind before moving towards her. "Get up and do the dishes." Lucia roared without any trace of fear in her voice"You ... ""What about me?" Lucia asked confidentlyNumber fourteen was surprised at Lucia's new attitude but decided to play it by the ear. She won't want to throw her card to everyone ears, once she does that. It will be useless. " I see what you're trying to do but sweetheart don't mess with me." number fourteen sternly warning Lucia.The others were just looking at t
The girls woke up at the jingle of the bell. The atmosphere was tensed and the usual morning chatter was gone. Lucia tapped Audrey without saying a word to her. Audrey got up from her bunk immediately, she wasn't able to sleep causing her to have dark and swollen skin under her eyes. None of them said anything to each other.Though she tried to appear brave, Lucia was drowning in fear on how to tell Azrail about her carelessness. She continued to contemplate if telling him was a good idea or not.The girls gathered at the main hall as usual."Everyone is here, you can go to your various allocated quarters and start your chores. Good luck and remember to be safe" Lucia said quickly dismissing the girls. As she journeyed to Azrail's chambers, with each step she took, her legs were heavy but her heart was heavier. She envisaged what Azrail's reaction would be like. The usual excitement was gone and she deliberately slowed down her steps. After wat seems like forever, she walked into the
Bethany looped her hand around the crook of Adonis' arm as they walked down the path.It was winter now and though the roads were filled with snow, her life was filled with joy. She was happy, more happy than she had ever been. With Adonis in her life, she had had beautiful experiences and she wanted those experiences to continue. Well, today another beautiful experience was set to occur and she did not know how to react to it."Do not worry. You would not miss me too much." Talina replied back to her raging thoughts."I would definitely miss you. You have been in my body since I was a baby, how do I live without you?" Bethany said to her."You have Adonis now and now, your body is sitting enough to function on its own. Most importantly, it is time for me to get the rest I have so desperately wanted." Talina replied in Bethany's head."Are you okay?" Adonis squeezed Bethany's hand. "I am just asking Talina if it is necessary for her to leave my body? I am already used to having her
Adonis ran up to Bethany's parents to ensure they were safe. If Bethany was going to give herself up for her parents, he may as well ensure that they do live and that her sacrifice is not in vain. He could never trust Kalta. The blood-sucking demon could decide to kill them even after having Bethany and it was the more reason he wanted Kalta dead.Just as he was about to take them somewhere safe, Bethany's mom whispered in a very weak voice, "What is that bastard going to my daughter?"Adonis immediately spun his head in the direction of Kalta and his body grew weak from the sight before him. Kalta's lips were buried deep into Bethany's neck, drinking her blood. "Kalta!" He yelled and stretched forth his hands, this time around ready to bring down the entire palace and the world way if he had to. Everything in the direction of Adonis' hands began to freeze, traveling so fast that there was barely any time to react to the ice cold that took over everything. But not Kalta. The power
A strong rush of adrenaline filled Adonis as he ended the lives of the death agents in the place. His entire being was filled with anger and hatred, he found his anger depleting as he sniffed life out of the death agents, so he continued to sizzle them to nothingness, completely ignoring Kalta. Talina felt super proud of Adonis, especially now that she saw a strong possibility of them winning this battle. She knew that with most of the death agents out of the way, killing Kalta would be easier. The moment she saw Kalta stand up from his throne with a death glare in his eyes, she immediately activated her shield. She knew how sneaky Kalta could be and she was not ready to risk anything being around him. "Kalta, you better give up now. Your men are retreating and soon enough, you will be left alone with no protection." She yelled at him."You know, I can never give up, but be certain that you will never see your parents ever again." He said and balled his hands into fists and began t
Talina saw the fear in the eyes of the death agents and wondered what was going on. The ones around her had all stopped in their tracks and were exchanging looks with one another. She immediately swung her head in the direction where this fear was emanating from and found that more than half of Kalta's men had been frozen to death by Adonis's magic. "Great job!" She praised him and took on a defensive stance at the rest of the death agents. "Come on. I can't wait to kill all of you." "You all have the chance to leave here with your lives intact. Do not allow a coward like Kalta to ruin your lives." Adonis warned the rest of the death agents who were standing by the other side contemplating if they should fight him or not.The death agents exchanged looks among themselves and stared at one another weighing their options of of living or fighting to their certain death. Kalta saw the decision his men were struggling to make and knew that if he did not do something really quick, this b
Kalta's blood boiled as he realized it had been a full day and Bethany and Adonis were not at his palace yet. Bethany was supposed to be back here, begging him to release her parents and willingly offer her heart and her blood to him. He stared at her mother who had been in the trance-like look for hours. She had definitely made the connection and except if Bethany did not care about her parents, she was supposed to be here. Well, there was nothing a little more pain could not guarantee. He thought and squeezed his arms at the woman’s body. She let out a loud yell of pain and Mr. Blake fell to the floor and clasped tightly to his hand. "Please, have mercy on my wife. You have put her in a lot of pain already." The man begged. "Well, your daughter does not think I have put her in enough pain. All of these would kindly end if your daughter comes here now. It is all in her hands." He chuckled and tightened his fist harder on the woman's body. The entire palace of Ice and soul shook w
Talina stared at the tiring look on Adonis face and knew that if they were going to face Kalta like this, they might just be finished in seconds. She knew Adonis was powerful, but he had yet to harness and master his powers and if he wanted to defeat Kalta at his palace, then he needed to put some more effort in. The problem however was that they had no time and her body was already getting weaker from the Kalta was sending her way.She tried to convey her disappointment to him, but the pain rolling off her body did not permit her to talk. Bethany was in so much pain and it was taking a toll on her."I am so sorry," Adonis said as he rushed to her. He hated to see her in pain and it was weakening him in ways he could not explain. It was the more reason he could not channel his energy in the right direction right now. "You'd better be, because if those weak blows of yours are what you want to win Kalta with, then I am sorry to tell you, but we would be toast as soon as we enter into
Kalta watched the man beg him a thousand times to have mercy on his wife. He could see the love between them and it reminded him so much of his love affair with Talina. *Fifty Years Ago*He had been a low-ranking death agent and as it was usual for death agents of his rank, he was bullied and sent off to silly assignments. On this day, he was returning from an assignment when he came in contact with some powerful witches. He had not been scared of them as he was a death agent, but when they launched an attack on him, he knew he had to fight back. Unfortunately for him, his powers were no match for the witches. He was on the brink of death and was getting ready to breathe his last when he saw a swift flash of magical energy swizz in. The witches were confused by her sudden appearance and she used that to her advantage, taking a swift blow at them. Before the witches could make sense of what she was doing, she had sent them all to the ground. “Who are you?” He asked when she offered
Adonis fluttered his eyes open and was welcomed by the cool sweet ambience that was the fairy's house. There was peace in the air and everything was happy. He could feel the happy energy emanating from this place and he wished he had known this place sooner. He sat up and touched the wound on his shoulder. It was almost completely healed and he could use his arms as he wanted. “Ah! I see you are awake.” The fairy walked up to him with a smile on her face. "Yes, I am. Thank you so much for helping my wound heal." Adonis answered, his heart swelling with gratitude. “Kid, you should not thank me. You should thank Talina. But no matter what, ensure that the death that pursued you in here doesn’t follow us as well.” She warned. Adonis swallowed at the woman's word. It has never been his intention for anyone to be hurt because of him and he was certain he would be out of their village as soon as possible to avoid Kalta from hurting these kind hearted people. "I promise, no harm would c
Kalta stormed from one corner of his room to the next. This was not how he had imagined any of this playing out. He was supposed to kill the Espino and be the strongest being in the world.He was supposed to be celebrating his victory at this point, but here he was with no Espino. To make matters even worse, Adonis was with her and he knew Talina hated him enough to want to kill herself just so that Adonis would get the power he so craves. "No, I would never allow this to happen." He yelled and ran a hand on his study desk, throwing off a couple of books seated there. He let out a breath and slumped on his chair, knowing that much, if not all, of these was his fault. If he had just plunged the knife into her heart earlier while she was still bound to the floor, he would not be going through this. It was too bad that he had allowed his emotions to cloud his sense of reasoning."If only you had been decisive enough, Kalta. If only you had kept your head in the game, none of this would