From the other side of the mountain,Diana, Andrew, and the leader of the trolls arrived at the next clearing on the backside of the devil forest. Diana’s facial expression sank faster than a penny on a pond; her skin became icy and pale as white itself. Yes, she was worried. She was worried about Tommy and shocked at the same time at her fear earlier when Andrew was almost killed.And she thought, How could he smile as nothing happened? She was so anxious, and even deep pain unnerved her, and now, looking at the man winking at her like he knew exactly what she was thinking made it more embarrassing.You better stop smirking, Andrew, I am not happy! She said to herself mentally, knowing that her sire could hear her.Andrew faked a cough and winked back at her, which made her roll her eyes exaggeratedly.A few minutes later, the leader of the troll frowned and halted. “Sire, I think we can't go further.”Andrew nodded his head in agreement. “That's what I thought as well. We will wait
"No, they won't attempt that anymore; they owe us now. They are creatures of words. I mean, they owe you as much as all their entire family. They will lead us to Tommy's abductor,” Andrew said.“Are you sure?”“The feral was getting out of hand. There would be no compassion this time. We have to fight them according to their behaviour and such. But I need to rescue Tommy alone, Diana.”“Hell no!”“Without worrying about you, I have better chances of rescuing him on time.""Are you out of your mind? There is no way I'm letting you go out there alone, Andrew. The reason I'm here is to help you and to watch after you! You bloody know that!” She tried to shrug, tried to look confident, and tried to do anything other than stand like a statue. But her feet were stuck to the ground. She noticed the tiny furrow between his brows and the expression he made when he wasn’t pleased.And then she thought about how ridiculous it was that she knew his moods and expressions so well. It was foolhardy
With Jenna’s gaze at the beast, she explained further. The creature looked like a dark, scaly half-snake half-woman; it has scaly arms and red, fiery eyes. The Lamia Aegeus has been ascribed serpentine qualities. In ancient legend, Lamia Aegeus was a woman of fantastic beauty until a god cursed her. Her once-glamorous visage was twisted to horrific ugliness to fit her newfound craving for children's blood, but she more or less kept a human form. She was, however, renowned for wearing a skirt of snakeskin that covered her legs. It has a foul odour coming from its mouth, and it has been pointed out that its blood could alter such power to cloak and disguise someone's true visage. Once its blood enters someone's bloodstream, someone could conjure any image of their choosing.The offspring of the union between the sons of the serpent and the daughter of men were called Lamia. Lamia grew quickly in the womb and weakened the mother’s nutrition to a fatal level. Their incubation period was t
Feral CampDevil's ForestIn the depths of the devil's forest, in the small clearing stood a large but low, beetle-browed cabin. Its ancient and ramshackle walls stood in an almost unrecognizable way; it was a dirty, six-foot, artificial stern cabin.With a harsh kick to her right side, Elizabeth was startled awake from a restless sleep. She attempted to touch her hands over to assess the pain that was pouring its way up her stomach and was shortly reminded of the coarse rope constraining around her wrists. She struggled to pull against it, evaluating the knot, and was reminded of the severe anguish it left in its wake. Unexpectedly, an enormous hand was clutching her upper arm and grabbing her to her feet clumsily."You're coming with me, little wolf. We need our evening's entertainment." A frightening voice coming from the massive figure of what she could only speculate was a man hauling her out of the cells called out. These phrases imbued her with an apprehension that she had neve
Elizabeth's calm demeanour disappeared in that one second. The man examined her creased brow, and his lips twirled into what she anticipated to be a vicious grin. The crowd shouted and whooped, urging the quandary man on. He wriggled and propelled his way back down the path he came from."Bring her to my chamber!" He instructed, his powerful voice sounding in her ears.She thought, So this is what was to become of her? But his supposed to-be saviour looks rather familiar. His eyes were like Alpha Henry. Was she mistaken? She was to be ruined by a man after he rescued her from a horrendous crowd. What was stopping him from eliminating her after he finished with her? The suspicions flickered through her mind. She was oblivious, but David had pulled the ropes from her wrists and started to steer her after her rescuer. “Come!”Elizabeth strolled limply after, her feet tripping over every bump. David hauled her along more quickly than she could keep up. He halted at the entrance of the cab
Troll Camp"I want you, Andrew," whispered Diana as her hand snaked around Andrew's neck. Surprised by her action. He took her hand slowly and looked at her. "Diana, goddess knows how much I want you, but I want you to think about our mate bond thoroughly,”Diana frowned; her throat convulsed a little, and he watched, fascinated by how long and smooth her neck was. How had he never noticed that before? Or the brilliantly blue shade of her eyes. Or how sharply arched her brows were, and how it created a stunning combination.“Andrew, I don't understand—”He stepped back a little. He could barely swallow the emotion burning his throat. “Diana, because that bond was forever, a lifetime, magical, unlike humans, and I don't want you asking me for a divorce hundreds of years from now just because you can't stand me anymore."Her frown deepened. Her gaze locked with his. "Please enlighten me.” Diana pushed back her shoulders and expelled a long breath.“Diana, it's not that easy.”“What do y
To Andrew, it was just a simple peck of admiration. He did not notice that the soft, swift touch of his lips on her skin almost made her swoon again. She gathered herself together and plopped down next to him.“Why do you talk mean to me while fighting?” she asked.He smiled. “That is what warriors do. It is mental warfare. Wearing down the enemy emotionally and physically.”“Oh, I see,” she said, and she added playfully, “You mighty beast of an ogre.”He smiled at her. “You are hardly wet with sweat.” He was drenched from the exercise.“We women do not sweat, we glow.” Her look of serious reflection melted into shared laughter. Their earlier awkward kiss was forgotten.Or not.“Diana,” he said, “you are amazing, and believe me, all I ever want now is to have you with me all the time, but you need to think about it okay? However, you are getting good at this. You sneak around your sire to learn to kill and fight—and you are good. You are really good. You are intellectually curious, an
A few minutes later."My lord, I have news about the wolf; he was brought to the Wetland pack," the leader of the troll announced as he bowed his head, acknowledging Andrew’s superiority. "I suggest rescuing him before dawn because I believe they'll execute him as soon as possible."Diana’s eyes widened as she stood up immediately. "What? They'll kill Tommy?” She hissed. “We can let him die, Andrew! No! We need to rescue him, Andrew!" Diana paced in a panic, took her sword, and looked at the small stone-like creature. "Troll, I mean, I'm sorry I don't know your name. Um, where is my tunic? I need it. I couldn't stand a day with this bloodied petticoat anymore," said Diana. After all, the petticoat was uncomfortable, and she was having a hard time battling her inner demon when she was covered in blood.The troll looked at Andrew for approval.He nodded his head.The troll leader looked around and shouted at the female troll behind them.A few seconds later, a three-foot stone-like fema
" I… I've come to realize that things aren't quite as black and white as I've been portraying them to be. I don't need to give up something to become someone else. I'm hoping to gain something more. But as long as you were with me. I don't care anymore, Andrew. My grandpappy can wait. In fact, the tenth century can wait. Right?” She looked at him with a sheepish expression.It took him no time to respond affirmatively. His hands glided down her back to her shoulders as they reached his chamber, then he went down her neck back again. "Yes, my love." The corners of his mouth split into a sensuous smile. "Your grandfather can wait." His words kissed the side of her face. “However, I believe you could push yourself even further. You are powerful Diana. Never hold back yourself. Do whatever is necessary to survive.”“Why? Do you want me to be like you?” She exhaled as his hand became entangled in the buttons on the front of her gown. Slowly giving her goosebumps.“You are really similar to
Diana's heart began to beat again, her lungs began to fill with air, and she took a deep, gasping breath. Slowly, the chill began to melt away from her body, dissipating in the face of the raging river coursing through her, ratcheting up her seer magic a notch. The amazing bliss she felt from his single drop of blood fueled her mind and made her want for more, and she felt like she was drunk on lust. Diana could see everything so clearly now, and at that moment, she wished she could have Andrew with her. Now! Right here, right now!And so she stepped closer, coming to a complete stop in front of Andrew. Then she pushed herself to her toes and grabbed the back of his neck, pulling him against her for a long, passionate kiss. In that kiss was the sweetness of passion, a million loving thoughts condensed into a moment. In that kiss were the promise of years and the sweetness of waiting for real love.She then drew back just as fast as she had come. Diana was aware that people were starin
Blanca's cheeks were flushed. "I'll be delighted to comply with my lord's wishes." She kissed his cheek once more as she grinned. It had been a long journey, a long adventure, and she had given up hope that she would ever see Dimitri's smile once more...The ladies with the wine approached them, and Blanca whispered to Dimitri, "This area looks like a battle zone, and I can't wait to taste you again." He halted when Elfar groggily waved the ladies over to them. "How is he going to get it ready for a celebration by tonight?" "He was drunk as hell." Blanca wondered as she waved her hand to Elfar, who reciprocated by waving his hands in their direction."The stubbornness of Elfar should never be underestimated. He was more than just a mere wolf. He is my sire demon for a reason.""I get what you're saying. He's just as stubborn as you are!" Blanca spoke with a little smile on her lips as she gave him a sly look. "Don't be concerned. There's no danger of that, my love. My stubbornness wil
Nirvana, on the other hand, smirked and murmured, "I happen to know that you are killing all of the offspring you have spawned through your wicked younger years," Nirvana said with a smirk and a "tsked."Camellana looked at Danny with a guilty expression on her face.Nirvana went on to say, "After all, you are not the only one that has spies." It turned out to be true. Nirvana had covertly dispatched spies across the hamlets in order to gather information about Camellana's plan.Continuing to dig, Nirvana said, "You are gathering military resources for yourselves to take with you, leaving Redberg Village as a shell of its former self, with its great walls as its sole defense. And I'm not sure what the assembly of the knights had expected you to perform, but I'm sure it's something big, something monumentally important. Despite Sulu's self-assurance and bluster, your very situation was dire. Andrew Norton was led here by my spy, and you are well aware that I am probably the only person i
Diana made a shaky motion with her head. Several strands of filth dropped from her hair and landed on the dirt floor. Diana then continued to recount all that had occurred earlier, while the others sat there and sobbed as she spoke. The others were so enraged at the traitors that it was understandable that they were infuriated. Even Anna had been questioned about what had transpired, and she proceeded to tell them about her confrontation with Sulu as well, which elicited a gasp from the audience.The elderly lady was deafeningly silent. Diana recognized that she was just as excellent at concealing her feelings as Lucinda was. In addition to being a charismatic leader, she would also be an excellent commander of their troops, as Anna would be.The following morning, Diana, Danny Nirvana, and Elfar, who had recovered from his wounds, arrived in the Redberg Village, which was close to Camellana's villa. As a result, Knight Leo chose to stay for another day at the witches' new cavern, firs
Elfar had the distinct impression that the ground itself was enraged at them. Massive mountains of loosened rock were falling into the cavern, and the rapid shift of such a large amount of mass was causing the entire area to become unstable. A louder, sharper disturbance could be heard just above their heads, and when Elfar peered up, he noticed fissures appearing in the concrete and stone roof of the tunnel. It was a terrifying sight. Within seconds, the fissures had grown in length and width. Clods of earth spilled out of them, strewing the train rails with their ashes."Run!" Elfar let out a yell. He snatched Anna and Leo's arms once more. "The tunnel is about to collapse! Is it possible for Nirvana to create some gateways, perhaps portals, to allow us all out?" Elfar was the one who inquired."I'm not sure if it's even possible to do so. Lucinda had made certain that her spell was strong enough to prevent anyone from entering or exiting the cavern without her permission. It's not t
Leo and Anna seemed to smile at their successful accomplishment.When they returned to Diana, they saw that she was barely holding her own against Sulu, but Nirvana was on her side as well.But Anna rushes to the other witches who were still battling with the two elders, and the three of them are found dead in the ravine, practically sizzling with the lava, as the enormous beast slowly drops its black tail into the ravine and falls. Along with the witches, of course. Then Anna threw herself at the elders and engaged in combat with the four friends. While Tommy engaged in combat with the four huge goblins that had fallen from the above-ground pit. And Leo rushed to Diana's side to assist her.Although she was backed up against the ravine that encircled Sulu's dais, Diana came close to falling, until the snake plunged into the lava under her feet. Nirvana was well aware that Diana was on the verge of being pushed over the ledge and into the abyss of molten lava below her feet. She didn'
Tommy added, "Oh well, D. I had planned on eating snake BBQ for dinner this evening, but it's not even feasible with that shadow hanging over me. Doesn't it look like a green screen that was used in future movies, D?""Yes, it's some kind of animated fuck of crap! In addition to a pot of giant worm soup. So put an end to your stomach aches and put your wolf fangs on, Tom."Then both of them halted their mind foolish conversation then Sulu's boomed around the niche of the chamber."Your commander Cornelius is a weakling," Sulu howled. "...Cornelius was a softie, but Nirvana here, on the other hand, was astute in assisting me, as were the two other chiefs." The two elders of the Dark Native's coven appeared out of nowhere, causing the witches to gasp in surprise. It took them completely by shock. It's no surprise why Sulu was successful in apprehending Lucinda. "Traitor!" Anna muttered under their collective breath while the rest of the witches stared at the two older leaders with contem
But Sulu is a master at exploiting the relatively weak aspects and outsmarting his stronger opponents. Yet he was livid, and his hands trembled. His fury had such a potent effect on him that if he had stayed that way in front of a human, it would have blinded them. Nevertheless, Diana was not a human. Vampire Seer, the Fated One. She wouldn't be phased with this jerk. She thought to herself.Sulu, on the other hand, flashed a menacing smile and lifted his hands in the air as if invoking his magical abilities. "Arise, my brethren!" he said emphatically.Then unexpectedly, the huge shadow and black barrier started to wiggle and move. To slither towards them. It was not a column that had fallen. It had come to life. And it was now poised to swoop down on Diana's entourage.Meanwhile, Knight Leo vampire knights and Aya's witches were frantically fighting with the Goblin who was waiting at the entrance to the Gathering Hall. It was a bloody battle. With its hammering power, the battering r