DANIEL."So, was she expecting us to come in the dead of night or what?" she muttered as we walked inside."This trip is more interesting than I thought.” River smirked.We moved through the small entryway and into the living room, where Brielle sat on the couch, her back facing us. Her posture was relaxed, almost as if she had been waiting for this moment all night. Knowing her, maybe she was."Daniel, I knew you’d come tonight," she murmured, her calm.Then, she turned to face me.Her long blonde hair cascaded down her shoulders, and her supposed blue eyes looked cloudy, as if a thin veil of smoke had settled over them. She wasn’t looking directly at me. Instead, her gaze flickered around as if sensing rather than seeing.River folded his arms across his chest. His eyes narrowed while giving Briella a good look."She’s… blind?" He raised a brow."Okay, I didn’t expect that,” Quinn whispered.I stepped forward, walking towards her. I lowered myself onto one knee and leveled my gaze w
DANIEL.After that, I couldn’t look at her the same way again. She had betrayed me the most horrible way possible and I hated her for that. All the love that I once felt instantly dissipated as if it had never existed in the first place.At first it was grief, then hate, and then indifference.She was nothing but a stranger to me now but it didn’t matter to her. I needed her help and she’d use this opportunity to get what she wanted.Another piece of me. Another memory.I clenched my fists.But if this was the only way to find Allison… then so be it.“Do what you want, Brielle. Poke my brain all you want. Just please help us find her,” I pleaded.Something in Brielle’s expression caught my eyes. Hurt? Pain? But Brielle quickly brushed it away when she smiled.“She must be really something important to you if you’re willing to do this again,” Brielle muttered.Yes, Allison meant everything to me.Back when we were still together, I didn’t mind every time Brielle would look into my memo
DANIEL.The first memory I saw was the last night of the Flower Moon Festival.The familiar scenery of the lunar valley stretched before me. I saw some bonfires flickering in the distance, along with the sound of laughter, music, and loud music blasting in the middle of the night. As I walked away from the busy crowd, I found myself a few meters away from her.Allison.She was speaking to Mason, a teasing smile on her lips.And just like that, I remembered what this memory meant to me. It was the night I met her. I saw myself stepping forward, inserting myself into the conversation."Seems like there’s a lively conversation happening here. Mind if I join in?" I said with a smirk.Allison glanced at me, raising her glass. "As long as you have something fun to offer."I chuckled. Even her voice sounded so beautiful."Looks like you’re looking to be entertained tonight.”She grinned. God, that grin. It was the kind that made you feel like she was already letting you in on some secret jok
DANIEL.“I’m done collecting the payment,” Brielle announced.“It took fifteen minutes. That was quicker than I thought,” River commented while looking at his wrist watch.Brielle was pinching her palm as her cloudy eyes blankly stared into a space.“You’ve always had beautiful memories, Daniel. That’s why I love looking into them. Most of the time, they remind me of the memories we once had. That was the only thing that remained the same. But now… they’re different,” Brielle said in a soft voice.I stood up, keeping my eyes on her.“A lot of things have changed over the years, Brielle. I’m not the same person anymore. And neither are you. We’re two different people now,” I said, my voice firm.She nodded slowly.“You’re right. You’ve changed. Just like your memories have changed. It’s no longer the same as it was. They’re filled with… her. Now I understand. She’s your life now.”I exhaled, steady.“Yes.” I nodded.And I realized…I had dreaded this moment, thinking I’d still see Brie
ALLISON.The next day passed by like a blur. I didn’t remember much during the day except from the occasional mumblings of the guards just outside my cell and the fact that they sent me a meal once. A part of me was itching to throw the plate back at their faces but I was too hungry, I actually ended up eating it.Other than that, it was mostly a hellish staring contest with the wall. My drifted in so many thoughts during the hellish hours—Sullivan, Amaris, and the five men I left back home. It took me every bit of will power to stay sane and hold on to the hope that I would somehow find a way out of here.I had no way of telling time inside that cold, damp cell, but when the heavy metal door finally creaked open, the dim light filtering in from the hallway told me it was already night.My body tensed as dozen masked guards stormed in, their heavy boots pounding against the stone floor.“What the hell do you need this time?” I demanded.They didn’t answer. Instead, rough hands grabbed
ALLISON.A violent shiver ran down my spine. I knew I wouldn’t like wherever the hell they wanted to take me. But they weren’t concerned about my opinions or anything. The guards wasted no time dragging me forward. And I didn’t resist.I’d let them treat me like shit… for now.But even as my feet grated against the cold floor, even as they forced me down the dimly lit hallway, my sharp glare never left the man in the gold mask.I’ll get back on him, I promised that to myself. And when that time came, I would make sure he regretted every single second of it.I was dragged through a dim hallway. My feet barely kept up as the shackles on my ankles scraped against the stone floor. The gloomy brick walls pressed in from all sides which almost made me nauseous. As my eyes threaded at the familiar stained wall, I realized where exactly we were heading.Oh, shit.My pulse hammered as my gaze locked onto the three doors across the hallway. These were the hallway I had stumbled upon yesterday.
ALLISON.Moonlight poured in from above, throwing an eerie glow all over the chamber. The full moon loomed over us, round and silver. Somehow, it looked more mysterious tonight than any other night that I have seen it. There was something about it that left an unsettling feeling in my gut.A sharp gust of wind rushed in through the open ceiling, biting into my skin. The thin hospital gown that I was wearing did nothing to shield me from the cold. It was so cold I was shivering. My arms instinctively crossed over my chest, rubbing my shoulder so I won’t freeze to death.“Beautiful, isn’t it?” Celestine said while gazing at the sky through the open ceiling.“This mansion sure has a lot of tricks,” the woman with gold mask commented.I wasn’t sure if I should be amazed or terrified. And I sure as hell could not properly appreciate the beauty of the moon tonight, not when Celestine was standing just a meter away from me with a wicked smile on her lips. Damn, nothing about this whole thing
ALLISON.‘Why don’t you go off and fuck yourself?’ was what I wanted to say to her. I didn’t even want to talk to her because every time she would open her mouth, all she did was to insult me and my brother or screw my mind with things I have never heard before.And yet I still found myself growing even more curious of what he had to say this time. So, instead of biting my tongue and ignoring her, I ended up falling exactly to where she was baiting me.I gritted my teeth. "Is there another reason besides the fact that you’re a bunch of power-hungry assholes?"I yanked against the silver chains around my wrists. I hissed as the sharp, searing pain shot up my arms. Silver really suck. The metal burned into my skin with each futile struggle, but I didn’t care. Every fiber of my being yelled at me to move, to fight, to do something, anything, but my body was bound, and my strength was useless against the restraints. Ah, damn it. I was getting fed up of being useless around here.Celestine
ALLISON.“Yes,” I answered breathily.Wesley didn’t waste any more time and pushed his cock inside my mouth. I whimpered around his girth as Daniel’s pace grew faster. The bed shook as he pounded on pussy. He pulled his member out until only the tip remained before plunging it back inside, balls deep.“Uhhmm!” I moaned deliriously as Wesley did the same with my mouth. He grabbed my hair while slid his cock in and out of my lips, using my mouth as his own pleasure toy. I loved it so much, how they used my body to feel good and at the same time, making sure that I would get the best pleasure of my life.Daniel growled as his tempo grew faster, his thumb rubbing on my clit while pistoning his member into my folds in frantic thrusts. On my side, River was still using my hand to jack himself off, making me lose my mind.My body tingled with unbearable pleasure. I screamed around Wesley’s cock as I felt another mind-blowing orgasm ripping all over my body. I tensed, my toes curling as I cam
ALLISON.By the time we returned home, I was tired. I barely had time to process everything before Emily greeted us at the door.“Amaris is already asleep. She spent the entire evening doing a SpongeBob marathon,” she informed me with a small smile.Wesley clapped his hand.“I knew she’d grow up loving cartoons. I should’ve bought her that SpongeBob onesie when I had the chance,” he said.“You still haven’t let that go?” River shook his head.I smiled at their banter before turning to Emily. “Thanks for watching her. I owe you one.”She waved a hand.“Nah, just make sure to invite me over for dinner next time.” She winked and made her way out, leaving me alone with my five men.Moments later, I found myself submerged in warm, soapy water. Daniel worked shampoo into my hair, his fingers massaging my scalp, while Wesley soaped my right leg gently.“You did great today,” Wesley said.I smiled, leaning into the sensation of River gently scrubbing my back.“I didn’t do much. I just accepte
ALLISON.Later, we went back to our old house to eat some lunch. Liam stood by the stove, his sleeves rolled up while he was cooking. Meanwhile, Amaris was sitting on the kitchen stool while playing with her doll. She swung her legs while watching Liam stir some vegetables.“Daddy Li, I want waffles!” she announced.Liam paused, his green eyes widening slightly as he turned to face her.“You want waffles for lunch?” He glanced at me, silently asking if this was okay.I leaned down and kissed Amaris on the cheek before ruffling her soft curls.“Why don’t you try eating some veggies for a change, Ami?” I asked.She scrunched up her nose and stuck her tongue out. “Yuck!”Liam snickered, clearly amused. “Alright, alright. I’ll make you some waffles.” Then, he turned to me with a smirk and winked. “I’ll just add some fruits to make it… uh, healthy?”I sighed, pressing a hand to my face.“She totally takes after me,” I sighed.Daniel chuckled from across the kitchen, nodding as he looked at
ALLISON.Somehow, I was reminded again of the question our father asked us in that fateful day at the river…“What are you willing to do for the person you love?”As I stared at the stones and wooden cross that marked his grave, I found myself smiling because after everything, after the battles, the sacrifices, the loss, and the victories… I knew my answer had remained the same.“I did everything I could for love, Dad,” I whispered, gently laying down a bouquet of yellow tulips, his favorite.Beside me, Sullivan knelt and did the same, only his bouquet was of amaryllis flowers which was our mom’s favorite. He stayed silent for a moment, his fingers brushing against the wood of the cross, before he exhaled deeply.It has been two years since the war ended. The bloody battle that tore through the Outworld, leaving scars on both the land and the people. It took time, so much time to rebuild everything that has been broken. Many people died, but a lot of them survived. Still, it didn’t me
ALLISON.“Allison, stop!”Somewhere, I could hear distant voices, calling me. But the rage I was feeling inside was louder than anything I have ever heard before. So, I didn’t stop. My flames grew hotter as my anger.“Allison!”Then, suddenly, I felt an arm around me, wrapping me, pulling me. At first, it wasn’t enough to stop me. But another pair of arms latched around me, forcing to stop. There were too many of them, strong big arms that wrapped in a tight embrace. I shrieked. I struggled, clawed, lashed out. But they didn’t let go. They held on, even as my fire burned them.Then I heard their voices growing louder and louder…“It’s okay, Allison. We’re here.” Daniel.“Come back to us.” Liam.“You did it, baby. It’s over.” River.“You’re safe now.” Mason.“We love you, Allison. Please.” Wesley.Their names rang in my mind as they continued to whisper soft words in my ear.“Allison…”The word sliced through my rage like a silver bullet. I gasped as reality crashed back into me. The f
ALLISON.Quinn was already there, clutching Sullivan’s twitching form, tears streaming down her face. Celestine ignored me. She took a slow step forward, tilting her head as if considering something.“He is at my mercy now. And I can make this agony last for as long as I want.” Her lips curled into a ruthless grin.She lifted her hand and curled her fingers into a fist, tugging to some invisible strings in the air. Sullivan screamed. His body arched, his hands clutching at his chest as if something were ripping him apart from the inside. It broke me to see him like this.Quinn sobbed, tightening her hold on him. “Stop it! Please, stop!”But Celestine wasn’t done. She turned her piercing gaze to me.“Come with me, Allison. Do that, and I will end his suffering.” Her voice was almost gentle now, coaxing.I shook my head, my entire body trembling. I wanted to believe her. I wanted to believe that I could save him. For the past few days, that was what I have been clinging to. I thought I
ALLISON.Quinn lunged, his massive paws slamming into Sullivan’s chest, forcing him to the ground. The impact shook the earth, but Sullivan barely reacted. He was stunned for a moment as he stared at his mate’s eyes.Quinn snarled, fangs bared, but I could feel the sorrow beneath his aggression. He didn’t want to fight Sullivan—his mate—but he had no choice.Sullivan let out a guttural growl and shoved Quinn off him with brute force. The sheer power of it sent Quinn skidding across the dirt, his claws digging into the earth to stop himself. But before he could recover, Sullivan was already back on his feet, his blazing eyes locking onto me.Then he charged.Faster than I’d ever seen him move before.But this time, he wasn’t alone.A blur of silver, black, and gold streaked across my vision as Mason, Liam, River, and Wesley—still in their wolf forms—slammed into Sullivan. Their combined force sent him crashing into a tree, the impact splintering the trunk with a deafening crack.The ba
ALLISON.A choked gasp left my lips, and I clamped my hand over my mouth. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. Four dozen bodies lay strewn across the ground, their forms twisted in agony. Their skin was scorched, blackened as if burned from the inside out. My breath caught in my throat. There was only one person who could have done this.I swallowed hard, dreading what I would see when I looked up. And then, I saw him.Sullivan. My brother.He sat in the middle of the carnage, legs crossed as if waiting for us. His shoulders were hunched, his head bowed. But he wasn’t alone. Standing beside him, smiling wickedly, was Celestine.“You finally made it here. I almost got bored waiting for you,” Celestine said in her usual sickly-sweet voice.“What have you done?!” I growled in fury.“Ask your brother. He was the one who did the dirty work,” Celestine shot back.Sullivan’s face darkened. His expression was a mixture of anger, grief, and guilt. He looked as if he still couldn’t comprehend
ALLISON.Then Mason’s wolf form crashed into him, teeth sinking into the vampire’s throat. Blood sprayed as he tossed the limp body aside and ran faster.“Mason!” I was relieved that he took care of that last minute.Just when I thought that we could finally escape, Valentina’s figure emerged from one of the trees.“You didn’t really thought you could get away, right?” she mocked.Fuck!She ran alongside us, eyes gleaming in the dark. Mason tried to attack her but she just snappily avoided every attack as she kept up our pace. Her crimson eyes drifted to me.“You’re making a mistake by running away, Allison. You shouldn’t escape your destiny,” she said while running to my right side to avert Mason’s attack. Daniel ran to the opposite direction to keep our distance from her.“Fuck off!” I yelled at her, clutching the wooden stake in my hand.“You don’t realize what you are, Allison,” she muttered again.I tightened my grip on Amaris. “And what’s that?”“The key to absolute immortality!