Chapter 7: The Dark

Chapter Seven: The Dark

A secret is only a truth that has yet to be spoken.

Sarah’s POV

I have never worked so hard in my life. I feel like every second leads to another mystery, heartache and disaster. After I drop the blood off to labs I decide to pop in on Ella. This poor girl. Whoever did this to her will pay with their life, that I am sure of. She lies in the bed motionless, a machine helping her breathe. I can’t fathom why Liam would take her from her place of care, but don’t dare ask. He is wracked with guilt, sorrow, anger and despair. Right now is not the time to lecture. Honestly I believe if I even tried, he would kill me on the spot without blinking. His mate’s condition is starting to become more stable but I fear for the worse. I have only heard of a dose this high used in lethal measures. I do a quick blood draw on her to see if there is any progress on the situation.

“Hang in there Ella, please,” I whisper to her before heading back to the lab. I release the tech and decide to run the tests myself. With so many wrong turns being made, I believe this is the safest solution. I used to have so much faith in every single pack member, but these last hours I find myself questioning every person’s motives. I never thought a betrayal this evil would penetrate this pack.

Starting on Xavier’s labs first, he checks out perfectly just as I knew he would. He is already a strong healthy boy, even if surrounded by chaos. I drop a splash of his blood on a slide and put it under the microscope. Now to find that werewolf gene. After I get the lens adjusted properly, I find what I am looking for instantly. Smiling to myself, knowing that I can at least give Liam some good news. Xavier will have a wolf. That’s when I see it. Another gene floating around, just as strong as the werewolf one.

“Impossible,” I say as I jump away from the microscope.

Ella’s POV

Kendra did exactly what she promised to do. She helped me leave. I followed her blindly through a part of the estate. We weren’t seen by a soul. Kendra knew her way around this place like no other.

“ Thank you Kendra,” I state as she drops me off to my old apartment.

“Ella listen to me if you need anything, don’t hesitate to call. Here, take this,” she says as she shoves a phone into my hands. “It’s a burner phone I keep. No one knows about it,” she said as she smiles. I hug her again and cry, knowing I have to leave my friend. I rush into my room and start packing a small duffel bag. Within fifteen minutes I am done and heading to my car. I drive with no destination as the tears come uncontrollably. Memory after memory of Liam hit me. From the first time we kissed, to making love. All the promises he had made to me. I feel like my insides are shattering the further I drive. Would that be the fate of our baby? Do they sacrifice the first born children and keep the rest? So many awful thoughts go through my head. The man I love with all of my heart is a monster. I remember Amara’s children. How many of hers did she sacrifice before them? I jerk the car to the side of the road, step out and vomit everywhere. The pain, sadness, disgust all hit me over and over again. Leaving me dry heaving on the side of the road. After what seems to be an eternity, I finally get back in the car and continue to drive. Tiredness consumes me but I fight through it. I need to get as much distance as I possibly can. Before long, the sun shines through windshield and I feel I can’t go anymore. I find a hotel and check in using some cash that Kendra had given me. Just a couple hours of sleep I tell myself. Then I will come up with a plan. I won’t let my baby fall victim to this packs cruel ways.

I startle myself awake, fear being soaked into my bones. I look at the clock and see I had only fallen asleep for three hours. I need to get moving. The more distance I can get, the better chance we will have. What is he thinking right now? Is he angry with me? I never got a chance to tell him about our baby. I thank the Lord he didn’t find out. Is his hunger for power so strong that he would kill his own child? I shake my head forcing myself to stop thinking those thoughts. I get back in the car, realizing the first thing I need to do is find another vehicle. I’m sure he has everyone looking for me as we speak.

Liam’s POV

I know I have been merciless in the past but the person responsible for this all will see how vengeful I truly can be. The bastard dodged every single camera ensuring their face was never exposed. I slammed my fists hard on the desk, causing all of the kids to jump. Shit. The last thing I want to do is have more fucking people scared of me, especially children. Ashamed with myself I leave the room. I hear Carter behind me, but I don’t turn around. I feel like my head is about to explode with what all has happened. I don’t know how much more I can take. My mate hates me, is scared of me and hid our child from me. The worse fucking part of it all, I may not ever get the chance to know why. That thought alone cripples me. Even through the anger of what she has done, I love her with all that I am.

“Liam, come on man stop. We need to get a plan of action.,” Carter says out of breath. I turn around and face my Beta. Looking at our surroundings, I see we aren’t in the hospital anymore. Fuck I let my mind take over without realizing where I was going. Sighing deeply, I address Carter.

“I’m sorry for scaring Gracie and Tucker. Carter I honestly don’t know what to do,” I say trying to hold back my emotions. I’m not a weak man, but right now I feel as small as a child.

“Hey it’s ok Alpha. We aren’t exactly in a normal situation here. We will find the bastard that did this I promise.” He says and I know he means it. I slap my hand on his back and we head back to the hospital. “ We got this Liam.” He says right before we go through the doors. I know he’s right. My pack is relentless and doesn’t give up. Carter and I come up with a plan with a few other well trusted pack members. Patrols will be in shifts to give everyone a break. Carter puts Kieran on a secret mission to start tracking all members whereabouts. He’s the best at investigating and has helped us many times bring the truth forward. After about an hour going over all the measures everyone dissipates to get it all in motion. I decide to take this moment to check in on Ella.

She looks so content laying there. Even with the tubes and IVs she is just as beautiful as the day I met her. I know I shouldn’t, but it’s like a magnetic pull. I walk closer to her and grab on to her hand.

“Please Ella wake up. I will do whatever you want. I will leave you alone if that’s what you truly want. Just please live baby. Xavier needs you, I need you,” I whisper as I hold back a tear.

“Kendra wait,” she mumbles. I jerk back at hearing her words. Did she really just speak? Kendra? Why the hell is she talking about her? Kendra left the pack about three months ago. Stating she found her mate while volunteering at our rouge safe house. I knew that Ella and her were close before she left, could she be having a memory? I don’t know what the hell is going on but I need to get Sarah now. Just as I am about to go find Sarah, she walks into the room.

“Liam we need to talk.” The urgency is fierce in her voice.

“Sarah, wait, Ella, she just spoke.” I say and she doesn’t seem to be fazed at my statement.

“ Ella will be fine Liam I can assure you that. As a matter of fact after running her blood work, she will be waking up soon,” Sarah says, “but I need to talk to you Liam it’s urgent,” she says.

“What do you mean she is ok? I thought she was in critical condition Sarah. Now you’re telling me she is perfectly fine? What fucking game are you playing at?” I snap, suspicion instantly starting to creep in. Just a few hours ago Sarah didn’t know if Ella would live, and now she is beaming with confidence that she is ok?

“Liam listen to me. There is a reason she will be ok. I did blood work on both Ella and Xavier. First I took a look at Xavier’s blood and I couldn’t believe what I found. I looked at a sample of Ella’s and found the same thing. Did you know that Ella aaaahggggghhhh,” she cuts off screaming before she can even finish her sentence. I grab my head in unison with Sarah as I feel like someone is crushing my skull. We both fall down to the ground.

Aliegha’s POV

I watch as Liam and another wolf drop to the floor gripping their head in pain.

“a somno nunquam manere coactus” I chant causing Ella’s eyes to open. She looks around the room frantic and terrified. I walk over to her and pull the tube out of her mouth. She coughs and gags for a moment and starts flailing around.

“ where am I, where’s Xavier? You bastard what did you do to my baby,” she’s screaming at Liam who is still crippled on the floor in pain.

“Hush child. The prophet is fine. Galileo has him, you need to come with me.” I say to her in a calming voice.

“Fuck you. Give me my child back right now.” She starts screaming hysterically at me. I roll my eyes at her.

“servate et,” I chant causing her to stay still and quiet. “There we go child now again, follow me,” I say. And with that she pulls the IV out of her arms and stands up.

“I have come to collect what is mine,” I say looking at Liam and with that we leave the hospital. Galileo is holding the prophet as we get into the car.

“If you promise not to create a scene Ella I will remove the spell and hand you the prophet. Do you understand me?” I ask her and she nods her head in compliance. “That’s a good girl. et arripuerit te vincula et dimittere,” and with those words Ella can speak. I nod my head at Galileo and he hands Ella her child. She hugs on to him tight, tears streaming down her face.

“Who are you? Why are you doing this? Please I am begging you don’t hurt Xavier,” she’s frantically sputtering question after question at me. I put my hand up and she watches me like a trapped mouse.

“Shhh child all will be revealed soon, we aren’t here to hurt you, we are here to protect you. Now you and the child rest somnum,” I say and with that they both fall asleep. We have a long journey ahead of us. I turn to look at Galileo and he’s staring at me amused.

“ Did you really have to make her go back to sleep. The poor child was already forced into a coma,” he says with a half smile.

Amara’s POV

After Xavier’s exam I decided a little rest would do all of us some good. Shaking my head at what I thought I saw earlier, I look down at Xavier. He truly is a beautiful little boy. He’s sound asleep as I carry him to the room with Gracie and Tucker. They both are sound asleep, that puts a little ease on my heart. Being the children of a Beta makes them see a world I wish they didn’t have to, but that’s our duty. I wouldn’t change our destiny, but I would choose not so much chaos for these two. I sigh in happiness watching how peaceful the both of them look right now. Xavier is still sound asleep and I ask the guards to please bring a crib into the room. After a couple of moments he returns and sets it next to Gracie and Tucker. I lay Xavier down and decide to lay down myself. These past twenty four hours have taken a toll on my body, and I feel if I don’t sleep now I may collapse of exhaustion.

“Carter I need more protection on Gracie and Tucker’s room. I am in here with Xavier and need to get some sleep,” I mind link my mate.

“Of course my love I will send a couple extra guards right now. I love you beautiful” he replies. A smile forms on my face at his words. “ I love you too handsome, to the moon,” I lovingly say back to him. Within a matter of minutes I see the guards approach the front door. I start to feel at ease as I slowly drift into sleep.

“Mommmmyyy help make it stop,” I hear Gracie yelling, causing my eyes to jolt open. Both Gracie and Tucker are holding their heads as a man is standing over Xavier’s crib. I jump up and instantly am hit with a pain that cripples me to the floor.

“Get away from them you son of a Bitch,” my voice is hitched with pain as I try to get closer to the man. The pain is so strong I can’t even move. I watch the man pick up Xavier and walk out of the room. It feels like hours go by before the pain finally vanishes. I scramble up off the floor and rush over to Gracie and Tucker. Gracie is crying as I scoop her up off the floor and Tucker buries his head into my side. My babies my poor babies.

“Mommy he took uncle Liam’s baby,” Gracie says through her sobs. I hold on to both of them rocking on the floor.

“Shhhh it’s ok you two.” I say to them as soothingly as I can. But internally I am crying myself. I failed Ella and Liam, their baby is gone. Carter rushes into the room and scoops us all up into an embrace.

“Are you guys ok? Gracie baby shhh it’s over now. Tucker my brave brave boy. Where’s Xavier,” he asks as his body stiffens. I put my head down in defeat with his last words.

“A man took him. I’m so sorry Carter I couldn’t save him. I tried but the pain was unbearable,” I begin to sob as he holds me.

“Amara baby it’s ok love, we will find him,” he says trying to comfort me. “We need to find Liam.” The four of us slowly get up, each of us consumed with fear. Walking out of the room we run right into Liam.

“Where’s Xavier,” his voice booms causing us all to flinch.

“Liam I am so sorry, I couldn’t stop the man. He did something made us all cripple in pain including the kids,” I say as I am crying. He storms towards me, I instinctively push the kids behind me. I stand tall accepting that this may be the end for me. He is no more than an inch away from my face as he looks down at me. Then embraces me into a hug.

“They took Ella too,” he says barely even a whisper.

Ella’s POV

I wake up to find myself in a victorian style looking room. Confused I sit up, my eyes darting all around until they lay upon Xavier. I let out a heavy sigh and rush to his side. He seems content enough as I pick him up and examine to make sure nothing is wrong. I don’t know what the hell is going on. The last thing I recall is waking up in a hospital and that woman and man taking us. I hug Xavier tightly and start to cry. Why did they take us? Is it a ransom thing? Is that even a real thing? I try to recall what all the woman said, everything is still a bit foggy. She kept referring to Xavier as the Prophet. She has to be absolutely insane to believe my infant is a prophet. She did something to Liam I could tell by the way he was laying down on the floor.

I remember her mumbling some foreign language and I obeyed her without hesitation. Is she a vampire. I laugh out loud at my own thoughts. It’s crazy enough to realize werewolves are real, I’m not going down the theory of vampires too. Xavier starts to whimper a bit and I decide to try and feed him. I hold my breath in fear. I don’t know how long I was asleep for. What if my milk doesn’t work anymore? I hold my breath as he latches and sigh in relief when I can feel the milk flowing. At least I still can do this much.

“I don’t know what we are going to do baby. I am so sorry I failed you,” I say to Xavier as he drinks. I have to think of a plan. I don’t even know where we are but I need to find a way to get us away from here. Away from this messed up world. He looks up at me with his beautiful green eyes and nuzzles deeper into my breast continuing to drink. I smile down at him finding comfort with his tiny little notions of contempt. There’s a light knock on the door and I stiffen. Quickly trying to hide myself and Xavier from whoever is about to come in. A little lady enters the room. Her grey hair is pulled up in a bun and she is holding a tray in her hands. She bows her head at me and sets the tray on a table.

“Lord Killian has suggested you eat to regain some strength my lady,” she says politely. The lady bows again and exits the room. Lord? I feel like I’m in some medieval period after hearing the way she speaks. I look around the room and notice just how lavish it really is. Long thick purple curtains cover the window, my bed is large enough for five grown men. The vanity looks something out of a movie and the table looks older than me. Xavier is sound asleep with milk dripping from his mouth. I carefully wipe it away and set him down in the crib. I see three doors in the room and decide I need to get a better idea of my surroundings. I know the first door leads to out of the room. The second door I open carefully to find it is just a closet. The third door I open leads to a bathroom bigger than my apartment. It has a claw foot tub in it, a stone shower, double sinks and a toilet. As soon as I see the toilet my bladder starts to feel like it’s about to explode. Leaving the door open so I can see Xavier, I hurriedly empty myself, wash my hands and head back into the room.

The food smells amazing as I eye the platter. My stomach starts growling as each scent fills my nose. Almost refusing to eat, I go against that notion. My strength doesn’t need to waiver any more than it already has. Rushing over to the platter I all but inhale the food. More than enough to easily feed at least three people. I eat every single bit of it. Creeping over to the door I slowly turn the handle and to my surprise it opens. Why would my kidnappers not lock the door? Debating on what my next move should be I scan the room for something I could use as a weapon. Opening up the vanity I find a silver comb and brush. Not my first pick for weapons but they feel heavy enough to hurt someone with. I slip them into my pockets and grab Xavier. Holding my breath I slowly open the door. Peeking out I look down both ends of the hallway. Seeing that it is clear, I blindly run down one end. Having no clue where we are going, my heart hammers with each step that I take. Grand entrance stairs are ahead and I book it to them. Looking down, a door is at the bottom. That must be the front door. Tiptoeing down the steps, I scan every inch of my surroundings waiting for a bad guy to pop out of the shadows. To my delight not a soul is in sight.

“Almost there baby,” I whisper to Xavier who is still sound asleep in my arms. Making it down the steps I dart to the front door. The moment my hand touches the knob, a hand appears on my shoulder.

“Ella that’s enough,” he says in a stern voice.

Liam’s POV

By the time I am able to move, Ella is long gone with Aliegha. Fucking witch I knew better than to consort with those types. For centuries the wolves and witches have stayed out of each other’s paths. I knew I was crossing a line asking the witches for help, but at that moment I didn’t care. Again selfish I created Ella to be taken. What in the hell do they want with a human anyways? I have heard of sacrifices made among covenants. Are they using her as a sacrifice? That makes no sense. Ella is not a mystical being. I look down at Sarah, she’s slowly starting to get up herself.

“What just happened,?” she asks me.

“Witches,” I say scanning the room. The look in her eyes shows no shock as if she was expecting that answer.

“Sarah if you know something you better speak up right fucking now,” I say, furious for only the goddess knows why.

“ I was trying to tell you earlier Liam, I found something in Xavier’s blood when I did an exam. Yes he has the werewolf gene but he has another one as well.” She looks down trying to find the next words to say. “It seems, well I mean, it showed, without a doubt a witch gene as well.”

I bust out in laughter. Impossible. Werewolves and witches do not mate. Since the beginning of time that has been a natural repellant that the moon goddess bestowed upon all werewolves. That way no wolf could be used for dark purposes. Not only that, Ella is as normal as they come. She is human, not a witch. I did extensive research on her and her mother. There wasn’t a hint of anything from either of them.

“Sarah that’s impossible. You know as well as I do the moon goddess would never allow such an abominable act to happen. You have met Ella, she is human.” I say challenging her next words.

“I thought that too Liam that I must have made a mistake. But then I looked at Ella’s blood. Liam the gene is in her too. I don’t know how she tricked us, but she is a witch.” She stutters out, seeing my anger rising. Is that why she ran? To hide what she had done? How did she trick me for so many months? It doesn’t make sense. The moon goddess doesn’t allow witches for mates. It is unspoken and unheard of. Many would call it a perversion of the world. What does that make Xavier? Some wolf witch hybrid ? No impossible.

“Liam, listen,” I cut Sarah off before she can finish her sentence.

“You will not speak of this to a soul or it will cost you your life Sarah do you understand me.” I grab her up quickly.

“I wouldn’t dare alpha, you have my word,” she sputters out. With a sigh I let her down. None of this is her fault, but if this gets out to the wrong person, a war like no other will break out and wreak havoc on this pack.

“We need to go find Amara and Xavier.” I say and with that I leave the room that once held Ella.

I see the regret and remorse in Amara’s eyes when she tells me what happened to Xavier. I don’t blame her. Fuck I wasn’t able to save Ella. I had prayed that I heard Aliagha wrong when she told Ella that Xavier was safe. But in my heart I knew Xavier was gone right along with Ella. After giving Amara a hug I look up at Carter.

“We need to talk,” he nods his head in understanding.

“I will give you guys a few moments alone, Carter when you are finished meet me in my office. Amara go back to the pack house with the kids. Get some rest and you all fed.” Without further instructions I walk out of the hospital. I know it’s a long shot but I head to our Library, hoping I can find some answers in there. I grab every damn book on legends, prophecies and fairy tales that I can find. Maybe one of these books can help me figure out what is going on. Aliegha called Xavier a prophet. Do they think they can use him as some type of power? Over my dead body will my son be used as a weapon. I grab my phone and make a quick call to my old professor.

“Jon it’s Liam, I need your help,”

Carter’s POV

“A witch? Liam’s there’s no fucking way man. You know as well as I do that’s impossible,” I am in complete shock at what Liam is telling me. I tread lightly on the words that I say. Legend states that a werewolf and witch can never breed. There has to be balance to all things in this world, and a hybrid would create too much power and tip the scales. I know that Liam is convinced that this is the truth, but I can’t fathom the revelation. It’s an abomination to nature.

“What is the plan then boss? Do we just let Ella and Xavier go? It may be for the best. If word gets out of a hybrid pup running around, we may lose the pack. Not only that people won’t accept Ella as their Luna if they find out she is a witch. You know the laws Liam. This union is unheard of and,”

“Choose your next words wisely Carter, I am still the Alpha above all else,” Liam barks and cuts me off. Fuck I can see I am making him angry, but the reality of this situation is not light. We could lose everything over this woman and child. Mate or not she’s our natural enemy. Before I can continue speaking, there’s a knock on the door.

“Come in Jon,” Liam says as Jon opens the door.

“Alpha, Beta, you need my services,” he asks as he does a slight bow.

“Knock off the formalities Jon, you were our professor, you are equal inside this room,” Liam states.

Jon nods his head and takes a seat next to me.

“As you both know, there aren’t many people in this world that will understand. Jon I caught you up on the phone earlier, Carter has just been filled in as well. I know this all seems impossible, but this is what we are faced with right now. Aliegha referred to Xavier as the prophet. There has to be a reasoning behind that. Jon I need your help with research. I want to know everything there is to know about her coven. Also I want you to research folklore. Yes most of it is myths but there is truth behind the legends. Carter we will be forming a rescue plan for Ella and Xavier. I understand there will be re precautions for this, but at the end of the day that is my mate and my child. It is my job to ensure they both are safe. The witches magic is strong so we must make sure our plan has no room for weakness. I know this can’t happen over a nightfall, but I want you both to act as quickly as possible. We do not know the intentions the witches carry. On another note, Carter Ella has whispered Kendra’s name before the witch arrived. I need you to track her down and bring her to me immediately. “ Liam states.

I nod my head. Although I have reservations on this all, at the end of the day he is my Alpha, best friend and brother. I took an oath to stand by his side. After the meeting I go upstairs to find Amara and the kids. Liam made strict instructions not to speak a word to anyone, including Amara. They are all peacefully asleep as I enter the room. Quietly going up to them, I kiss them each on the forehead and exit the room to track Kendra down.

Kendra’s POV

I knew the moment I saw Carter what this was all about. There was no point in fighting or trying to run. Carter is faster and stronger than I will ever be. The look he is giving me hurts. I am a traitor in his eyes. I don’t know if he is aware of what I had done, but at this point it no longer matters. I force a smile on my face as he walks towards me.

“No need Carter I understand, lead the way,” I say before he has a chance to speak a word. He nods his head, grabs my arm and leads me to the car. It won’t be long until I am face to face with Liam. A rumor had gone around that he found his mate. I’m sure Ella filled him in on exactly what I did. Lost in my own thoughts, we arrive back to the pack house. Anticipation starts to build as we enter into Liam’s office.

“ She wasn’t hard to find boss, she was right where she told you she would be,” Carter says.

“Thank you Carter, go be with your family,” Liam’s says and with that Carter leaves the room. Fear starts to creep in as the silence goes on.

“Alpha, I,”

“Silence Kendra, I want to know what your involvement is with Ella,” he cuts me off. I put my head down. He knows.

I remember that day like it was yesterday. I had gone to the market for some snacks for a girl’s night with Ella. That’s when I feel a pain like no other inside my head. Almost crippling me to the ground. A woman I have never met before approached me telling me to follow her. As if I can’t control my own body, I blindly follow her to a car. Once I get in the pain stops. I gasp for air, trying to collect my barring of what had just happened.

“I won’t hurt you again child as long as you listen and follow my commands. Do you understand me?” the woman asks. I shake my head violently begging her to please not hurt me. She rolls her eyes at my reaction.

“Wereolves, they are so damn dramatic. The pain you feel is no worse than when you make yourself shift. I have been watching you Kendra, we all have. You need to make Ella leave the pack and never look back. I don’t care what you say or how you do it, but it needs to happen tonight. If you fail we will kill every person you care for starting with the mate you’re destined to meet.” She states with a malicious smile.

“There isn’t a thing I could say that would make Ella leave. She loves Liam, she is his mate. Why are you doing this?” I start to cry. I can’t betray Ella. She is my only true friend in this world. I start thinking of a way to get out of this mess. Maybe if I just agree they will let me go and I can go to Liam. He can protect us from this all.

“Tsk dear child. If you go to your Alpha, we will kill Ella and her unborn child.” The woman says to me. My eyes go wide with surprise. Ella is pregnant? How do they know this?

“Better yet, tell Ella her baby is in danger if she stays. Make her fear the ones she has come to love. Again Kendra, you have until tonight, or all you love will meet their end.” I hear her laughing as they push me out of the car and drive away. I start to cry hysterically. I don’t know what to do or who to trust. I walked at least ten times up to the Alphas office and turned around each time. Fear consuming me that what the lady said will come true. I know if Ella ever finds out the truth, she will never forgive me. But I can’t watch her and her unborn baby die. She is the sister that I have never had. I decide to use her innocence of knowledge against her. I showed her a part of the truth causing her to run and not look back. Up until now that is.

I tell my story to the Alpha. I know he can be merciless and I don’t expect him to show me any. What I did was wrong and malicious. Even if my intentions were good, I robbed him of his mate and child. I lower my head waiting for the next words that determines my fate.

“Aliegha. That’s the woman’s name,” as he says that I look up at him in confusion. “She is the witch who threatened you, led me to my mate and child then took them both,” I can hear the anguish in his voice as he speaks. “Kendra you are young, you will not be punished for your crime. I understand that you were just trying to protect her and Xavier. She had a boy.” He states with sorrow. I begin to cry. Ella is gone?

“I am so sorry Alpha, for everything,” I say between my tears. He waves his hand to dismiss me and with that I leave the pack house. I pray to the moon goddess that Ella and Xavier are ok.

Liam’s POV

So that is why she is so afraid of me. She thinks I sacrifice tiny babies. I have so much anger for Kendra’s wild imagination. Of all things she could come up with she pegged me as a demon. No wonder Ella ran and hid. No wonder she begged me to leave Xavier alone. I know it’s not Kendra’s fault. It’s that fucking witches. What is her motive? Why would she not just come and take Ella the moment she found out about the baby? So many questions and I am left without a single answer. I start to rub my head in frustration when there’s a knock on the door.

“Come in Carter,” I say as he enters the office. “I thought I told you to go spend time with your family.

“Well I seen you let Kendra go, so was wondering if you had any information that may help me with the task.” He says to me. I fill him in on everything that just transpired. Making sure not to leave out one detail.

“Ok hear me out I have a theory,” Carter states. “What if the witches planned all of this to make it seem they are her saviors. Just think about it for a minute. They have Kendra fill her head with a horrific story, they lead you right to her. In Ella’s head she probably thought you came to kidnap her and sacrifice the baby. Which reminds me to have a talk with Kendra on her morbid story telling. Then they show up and save her from the fate she’s scared is going to happen.” The more Carter speaks, reality sinks in. This has been planned for only the goddess knows how long. I don’t know what they have in store, but they will pay for their evil doings.