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Audrey's POV My phone buzzed and I quickly jacked back to reality. I was seated at my desk, attempting to concentrate on my tasks, but my thoughts kept drifting back to Lucas and our incomplete discussion. I looked at the screen, my heart dropping when I noticed the hospital's number illuminating the display. I replied, my voice shaking. "Hi?" "Audrey, this is Dr. Smith from the hospital," the voice on the line stated, his tone pressing. "We need you to come to the hospital now." Aiden's health has worsen. My heart began to beat very fast and I quickly picked up my purse and rushed out. I didn't even border to take permission from anyone I just left. The hospital appeared as a haze while I hurried down the hallways, my heart racing in my chest.I got to the ward and my heart skipped as I saw the nurses and doctors going in and out of the ward with a worried look on their face.. A feeling of unease began to crawl up my back as I understood that something was genuinely amiss. I in
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Chapter 49Audrey's POV I sat in the waiting area in the hospital as I focused my gaze on the ground as I trying to recall what happened in the last few hours. I was still in shock by what the doctor said. Aiden's health has worsen and they they don't even know what to do. Just when I began to sense I might crumble under the burden of my feelings, my phone vibrated. It was Claire. "Hey, bestie, how are you?" she asked with her tone upbeat. I inhaled slowly, attempting to regain my composure. "Claire, I'm in the hospital right now." "Aiden's state has deteriorated." Claire kept mute for some minutes before she finally said something. "What are you trying to say?" Claire asked, her tone tinged with worry. I sensed tears welling up at the edges of my eyes. "The disease has progressed, and the cancer has affected his brain." Claire inhaled sharply. "Oh dear, Audrey." "I apologize sincerely." I sensed a sob building in my throat. "I’m don't know what to do, Claire." "I thought he
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Lucas POVI entered the office, searching for Audrey. I had to talk to her about the Johnson account, but I couldn't locate her at all. I walked up to the receptionist, a pleasant lady named Karen. "Hi, Karen, do you know where Audrey is?" Karen glanced away from her computer, a look of worry on her face. "I don't know Mr Lucas, Audrey hurried out of here roughly an hour ago." "She appeared quite concerned." My eyebrows raised in astonishment. "What? Did tell you where she was heading to?" Karen moved her head side to side. "No, she simply picked up her purse and went." "She didn't mention to me where she was heading to." I experienced a twinge of worry. This is not the characteristic of Audrey. She consistently maintained professionalism and adhered to the guidelines. "Has she ever done this before?" I inquired of Karen. Karen tilted her head in agreement. "Indeed, yes." "This is the second time she has hurried out of here unexpectedly." I expressed my gratitude to Karen and
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Lucas POV I entered the office, searching for Audrey. I had to talk about the Johnson's file with her, but I couldn't locate her at all. I chose to call her to check if she could meet. While I dialed her extension, I couldn't shake off a feeling of worry enveloping me. Audrey had been behaving unusually recently, and I was beginning to feel concerned. "Hey Audrey, it’s Lucas," I said as she answered the call. "I need to talk about the Johnson's file with you." "Could you visit my office?" Audrey paused, and for an instant, I feared I had lost the link. "Lucas, I apologize." I'm not feeling too good. "Could we talk about it later?" A wave of worry washed over me. Audrey never took a sick day, and she never appeared so unsure. "Audrey, is everything alright?" "You seem quite troubled." There was a lull, and for an instant, I believed I had crossed a line. "I'm okay, Lucas." "Just a little anxious, that’s it." I had my doubts, yet I chose to let it go. For the time being. "Alright
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My mother had always been an advocate of a clear headed thought. I wouldn’t admit it but the path I had taken, seemed like lost one. The words of the elders burned in my mind, a constant reminder of constant disbelief in my ruling.“You can’t find him” an elder snickered the moment he heard of my intensions. They wouldn’t say it but they all wished they could have a chance on the throne. The price of power was steep, I only wished I could have my family back.The cold wind bristled, its icy chill cutting through my thick fur coat. “This can’t be right.” I hissed in frustration. I have been wandering through valleys and mountains hoping to find the priestess Zayra. She was my first act at redemption. I am hoping to prove those elders wrong.My breath hitched as I stumbled towards a cave. The map had pointed here “X”. “Courage Elara. Courage” I muttered the words like a mantra. My fingers grab the tilt of my silver dagger, my eyes scanning around in a slight panic.“Babakuuye.” A name t
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The wail grew louder with each step I took, “get away from her!” I growled, my eyes darkening at the sight before me.A sinister laugh echoed through the woods, “You should have saved your mother.” It whispered.The screaming girl transformed into a tree. My eyes took in the cursed forest before me. A branch snapped, “What?” I whispered, feeling a vine wrap around my feet, dragging me up from the ground.“Let me go.” I said through clenched teeth. My skin crawled at the way the branches touched my body feeling like skeletons. Zayra had warned me of what to expect, but she had said nothing about trees that talked and walked like men.“Elara Blackthorn, of a failed bloodline.” They taunted.My eyes felt clouded from the amount of blood that rushed to my head. My eyes followed figures in the shadow, watching as they glided through the forest like they were on water.My heart throbbed in fear as their figures drew closer.“I smell Alpha blood.” One said. Her nose raised to the air as she
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Elara!” Mason yelled, his hand pulling me back with great force. “Don’t listen to them. They will drag you down.” He hissed, pulling me further away from the edge.“My family.” I cried, my eyes stuck on my mother.“They aren’t real. Trust me.” Mason muttered.The weight of their words weighed heavily on my logic. “I can’t leave them like this. I won’t.” I cried.“You should start getting used to it. You can’t save them and if you try, we are as good as dead,” he screamed throwing his hand in frustration.The compass pulsed, its arrow pointing to the dagger in the sheath. Zayra’s words flowed into my mind, “blood opens all that has been sealed.”Taking a slow breath, I placed my finger against the blade of the dagger, my face twisting in pain at the familiar sting. “I’m sorry,” I whispered to my mother. The river roared violently, screams of souls filled the air. Mason grabbed my hand, pulling me through the icy cold water.“Just don’t stare at them.” He advised, walking through the wa
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Isabella's POVI walked back and forth in my office, my thoughts racing about Audrey and Lucas. I engaged a private investigator to find Audrey and collect details about her, but until now, he had not found anything.I ceased my pacing and grabbed my phone, calling the investigator's number. He picked up on the first ring."Hello, Isabella," he remarked. "I understand you're looking forward to an update, but unfortunately, I don't have a lot to share."I experienced a wave of disappointment and irritation. "What are you trying to say?" I insisted. "You are expected to be the best in the industry."The detective let out a sigh. "I understand, Isabella." However, Audrey is a spirit. She appears to be absent from all places. "No social media accounts, no public documents... it's as if she's deliberately concealing herself."A surge of anger engulfed me. This was not acceptable. I was giving this man a considerable sum to collect information, yet he was producing nothing?"Pay attention,"
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