Mathias found himself adrift in a sea of uncertainty, his mind devoid of any inkling regarding the answers to the riddles. With each passing moment, the relentless ticking of the clock reminded him of the dwindling time—mere minutes remained, less than ten to be precise. "Voiceless it cries... Mouthless mutters. What could this possibly signify?" Mathias muttered to himself, his brows furrowed in intense concentration. A sudden epiphany struck him like a bolt of lightning. "I've got it!" he exclaimed, a spark of hope igniting within him. "Breeze, like air... WIND!" Mathias triumphantly declared. "Correct. Two more to go," the goddess acknowledged, her tone tinged with a mixture of amusement and intrigue. The next riddle posed an even greater challenge, leaving Mathias grappling with its enigmatic nature. "What walks on four feet in the morning... and three feet at night? Should I interpret this literally? I can't fathom any creature that fits this description," Mathias pondered alo
“Where are you going now?" Vivian questioned Eric, her voice laced with concern, as he prepared to depart. "Nowhere in particular. I need to clear my head," Damian responded, his tone tinged with weariness, before turning to leave. "Wait," she pleaded, her words capturing Damian's attention, causing him to freeze in his tracks. He pivoted to face her, his gaze locked with hers. "There is something I would like you to know," she confessed, her voice quivering with vulnerability. "And what's that?" Damian inquired, his curiosity piqued. She hesitated, grappling with her emotions. "It's about my fiancé, Chriswell." "Listen, I don't have time to discuss your cop boyfriend," Damian interjected impatiently, his voice laced with irritation, as he made a motion to leave. "He knows you are a vampire, Damian," she blurted out, her words causing Damian to halt once again, his surprise evident. "You told him what I am?" Damian questioned, his astonishment mingled with a hint of disbelief.
“I knew it! There is something fishy about that bastard," Gova exclaimed, his voice laced with suspicion. "The dude is far too strong for a normal teenager." Ella's eyes flashed with anger as she snapped, "Watch your tongue! How dare you insult my Adams," her words dripping with protective fury. Gova smirked, taunting her further. "Easy there, tiger. Are you forgetting he is no longer your boyfriend?" "That's because that bitch stole him away from me," Ella seethed, her anger reaching its boiling point. Glancing at Peterson, her eyes filled with a menacing glare. "When will you make me like you? So I can rip that bitch's head from her shoulders." Peterson's smile took on a devilish edge. "That would be now," he uttered, a sinister tone underscoring his words as he moved towards her with supernatural speed. With swift precision, Peterson snapped Ella's neck, and she dropped lifelessly to the ground. His gaze then turned to the boys. "Wait, what?!... What are you doing?" Gova's vo
“Lucian," Adams muttered under his breath, his voice tinged with a mix of surprise and concern. Lucian slowly descended the stairs, his steps deliberate and measured, as he addressed Adams. "What's wrong? You looked startled to see me," he said, his voice carrying a touch of accusation. He continued with a hint of bitterness, his words dripping with tension. "Or did you think I would never return? Is that your fervent wish, that I never come back?" Adams swallowed hard, his throat tightening as Lucian approached him. The proximity sent shivers down his spine, his fear palpable. "My Alpha, I'm glad you're back," he managed to say, but his face betrayed the conflict within him, revealing his underlying apprehension. He was acutely aware that Lucian would inevitably return to the mansion, that his cherished freedom could not last forever. However, the timing of his return couldn't have been worse. Lucian circled Adams slowly, his left hand resting heavily on his shoulder, tracing a
"Are you forgetting that I'm a witch? I can take care of myself, and you don't need to worry about my safety," she replied, her tone determined and self-assured. "Fateema, I don't think—" he started to say but was interrupted. "Please don't deny me this request. Let me assist you in this. Even a warlock like yourself needs help to save your friend," Fateema insisted passionately. "Alright, you can come with me if your mother allows it," Mathias conceded, realizing Fateema's determination was unwavering. He watched as Fateema walked over to meet her mother. "Mother, please grant me permission to go with him," Fateema pleaded, her voice laced with earnestness. "Are you aware of the dangers that lie ahead on this adventure?" her mother inquired, her concern evident. "My mother didn't raise a coward. I'm not afraid of danger. You have taught me well," Fateema replied, her voice strong and resolute. Her mother smiled at her response. "Then I can't stop you," her mother said, reaching
(The entrance to Eric Damian's lodge) Mathias, accompanied by Fateema, stood outside the door, knocking persistently. Mathias had rapped on the door several times, but received no response. Frustrated, he attempted to turn the doorknob and was startled to find it unlocked. And he was on the verge of letting himself in... "Are you absolutely certain about this? I mean, he's an incredibly dangerous vampire... What if he hasn't fed and decides to use us as his breakfast? What if this is an elaborate trap we're willingly walking into?" Fateema Fatta expressed, her tone quivering with nervousness and fear. The intensity of her gaze and the tremor in her voice revealed just how unsettled she truly was. Indeed, anyone would be frightened. Behind that door awaited a creature unlike any other—a living, breathing monster, an embodiment of death itself. Fateema Fatta had heard countless tales of the ruthless and perilous hybrid, Eric Damian. In that moment, she regretted volunteering to accom
Peterson smirked at him, a cruel twist of satisfaction curling his lips. "Very well then, I guess I was mistaken to think the girl meant anything to you. It's clear you don't love her," he sneered, his voice laced with disdain. "Well, I really don't need you anyway. I can get the information I need directly from the source itself, or in this case, herself, and this, I promise you. However, as for the girl surviving... I will leave that in the hands of your ex to decide." "Clara means everything to me. She is my world, but she is not as weak as you think," Adams declared through gritted teeth, his anger boiling over. "She once took down Ella with those fools helping her, and I'm sure she will do it again. And I promise you this, when I get out of here, I'm going to break your neck!" His words were seething with rage and determination. Peterson scoffed dismissively, his arrogance evident. "We shall see about that, Little Wolf," he taunted before turning and walking away, leaving Adams
Clara stood up, transformed into a complete creature distinct from the one that had clawed Ella and her friends just days before. This creature's eyes were a piercing shade of red, and two long fangs protruded menacingly from her mouth, yet she still retained a semblance of humanity in her appearance. "Well, well, well. How many nasty creatures do you have inside you? I always knew you were an ugly bitch," Ella said mockingly, her words dripping with disdain. But Clara offered no response, remaining silent and unyielding. What Ella didn't know was that the creature before her was not Clara nor the creature that had attacked her and the boys the other day Clara. Since the curse had fragmented Clara's body into three different entities, each form of Clara was a stranger to herself. Clara had no control over her werewolf body, nor did she have control over her vampire body. Ella continued, her tone boastful, "Well, it doesn't matter which ugly creature emerges from within you; I'm go