IRIS'S POVWHO'S WATCHING?As soon as we moved, Leon and Rhys charged from their positions, flanking the spies. The moment the whistle echoed, chaos erupted.One of the spies, a tall figure cloaked in dark clothing, darted toward the trees, but Leon was faster, tackling him to the ground.I lunged at another figure, a smaller, quicker one. They tried to slip past me, but I was ready. I grabbed their arm, yanking them back.They twisted in my grip, struggling fiercely, but I held on, determined not to let them escape."Rhys, over here!" I shouted as the spy kicked wildly, trying to break free.Rhys appeared from the shadows, his massive frame blocking any possible escape route. The spy froze, realizing they were surrounded.Helen darted forward, her eyes wide with adrenaline. "We’ve got them," she breathed, coming to stand beside me as I kept a firm grip on the captive’s arm.I glanced around the clearing, watching as Leon restrained the other spy. Two of them, alive. It was more than
IRIS'S POVNO CLUEThey gave us no answers, no amount of blows to their heads had them saying the truth. I was stranded at this point, we got the spies but I didn't think we would capture the ones who were so loyal to whoever was plotting against us.Their words threatened me gravely, *something big was coming for us and we wouldn't be able to stop it* What did they mean?“Hey, have some water.” Helen handed me a chilled glass of water. I thanked her and collected the glass. “Thank you for today, Helen.”“Oh come on, we both know that we are each other's ride or die.” She teased, bringing in her sense of humour to lighten my mood. I appreciated her, a smile on my face that was immediately washed as I heard the loud cry of the spies back at the quarter.“They'll spit out the truth soon, once Leon and Rhys are done with them. So don't worry about anything.” Helen assured me, taking a sip from the glass. She seemed so calm about the whole thing, why wasn't I feeling the same way.“It's n
GAVIN'S POVLOGAN'S DREAMSAfter ending the phone call with Iris, I went into the kitchen to get some water before going to bed but the glass fell from my hand in shock, a loud scream came from upstairs.I left the pieces on the floor as I ran my way upstairs in swift motion. The screams were from Logan's room, he didn't stop until he saw me enter his room.His eyes were filled with tears. “Daddy!” He called out to me, his hands stretching out to me. I shush him gently, calming him down in my embrace. I could feel the goosebumps around his body, his hands fidgeting. It was his dream again, I just knew it.“Look at me,” I said, raising his head up to face me. He sniffled, his tears dropping down on his pyjamas in bits.“It's just a dream, okay. Don't be scared.” I told him, he nodded curtly but I could still see the fear in his eyes.“It was so real, Daddy. She caught me this time around. And… she hurt you too, she…” he wanted to say more, but I had to stop him right there.Was the wit
IRIS'S POVPOISONED SPIESMy sleep was disrupted by a tap on my bedroom door. I stretched for a minute before I ushered the person in. It was Leon, his face etched with worry.“What's wrong Leon?” I asked him, already up from my sleeping position.“Something happened to the spies.” He announced. My heart dropped, even without knowing what it is, I was already terribly scared of what it could be.I didn't ask anymore questions, I stood up as we walked towards the quarter together. Helen had just woken up and followed us too.When I arrived, I found the bodies lying in the courtyard, their lips stained with white foam.The sight sent a chill down my spine. How was I supposed to find out who was responsible now? These spies were the only leads we had, and someone had silenced them before we could extract the truth.Helen's hand was over her mouth, shocked at the sight of the scene.Everything happened overnight, the spies were already dead.My heart sank, knowing this would set us back i
GAVIN'S POVWHERE'S THE WITCH?I dropped the kids off at my mother’s place, the familiar rhythm of their chatter and laughter a comforting backdrop to the early morning routine.Although, Logan didn't seem to be himself before I left. The dreams he has been having was probably making him all moody and scared.He had told me to come back once I was done in the office. I guess the little boy was also scared that the witch will harm me like he had seen in his dreams.I assured him that I would come back and I also made him promise to to tell my mother about the dreams. I didn't want her to worry.After making sure they were settled and waving goodbye, I headed to the office, my mind already busy with the day’s agenda.When I arrived at the office, Jerry was waiting for me. His face was tight with concern, and I could tell from his posture that something was amiss.I entered into my office, taking my seat. “What's wrong, Jerry.” I asked him, he was certainly about to tell a bad news and I
GAVIN'S POVCHANNELLING THE WITCH: THROUGH LOGAN'S DREAMSAs I pulled up the gravel driveway to my mother’s mansion, I couldn’t shake the promise I had made to Logan.I was supposed to come back, just like I said I would. But as I opened the front door, I was greeted by an unexpected sight.The dining room was filled with the warm glow and the aroma of a home-cooked meal drifted through the air.At the table, my mother sat with her usual elegance, flanked by the kids who were eagerly digging into their food.But it wasn’t the sight of my children that made me pause, it was Ciara, who sat across from my mother, laughing and chatting as though she belonged there.My kids, upon seeing me, instantly left their meals behind and rushed to hug me.Their joyous shrieks cut through my confusion, and I forced a smile as I knelt to embrace them. “Daddy!” they cried, their little arms wrapping around me.“She's here again, daddy.” Logan complained, looking towards Ciara. He didn't like her and I
GAVIN'S POVCHANNELLING THE WITCH: THROUGH LOGAN'S DREAMS PART 2I must have drifted off to sleep without realising it. I’d been waiting, listening for Logan’s scream, my body tense with expectation, but exhaustion finally won.It wasn’t until the sound of his terrified voice pierced the quiet night that I snapped awake.“Daddy!” His scream cut through the darkness, full of fear.I bolted from the bed in the spare room, my heart pounding in my chest. Being so close to his room, I was there in an instant.The sight that greeted me nearly broke me. Logan sat up in his bed, tears streaming down his face, his small body trembling beneath the covers.Without thinking, I wrapped him in my arms, pulling him close. “Hey, hey, I’m here. I’m right here,” I whispered, trying to calm him. “Look at me.”He looked up, his tear-filled eyes meeting mine. He was trying to be brave, he always was, but whatever he was seeing in his dreams had shaken him to his core.“You’re okay, buddy. You’re safe,” I
GAVINONE NIGHT IS ALL IT TAKESIn one of my expensive and luxurious presidential suites, I sat at a corner, staring at the bed where a slim figure lay across the bed, her outline evident in the dark room. The black evening gown she was wearing was still intact and I could feel that she was awake, staring right at the ceiling with her hands placed on her stomach. Her long blonde hair was spread across the bed and as the moonlight shone on it, it reflected back. “Are you sure you want this?” I asked her in a calm voice. As I said these words, she raised herself from the bed, staring in my direction. “Do you think I'll be here if I'm not sure I want this? And who knew I would discover something new.” I could see a smile on her lips but I wasn't even bothered about it. Placing the glass in my hand on the table before me, I stood up and started to pull out the buttons in my shirt. “Strip.” I ordered in a cold tone. She knelt on the bed, slowly pulling off the straps of her dress, re