2. Escape from Eternity

Seraphina thought in the silence of her room. Several days had passed since she learned that Valerian was no ordinary man, but a Lycan king. Fear and uncertainty crept inside her. She knew she had to find a way to escape this place.

One night, as the full moon shone brightly in the sky, Seraphina felt that now might be a good time. She had studied Valerian's commuting schedule, and it looked like he would be leaving home tonight.

With her heart pounding, Seraphina left her room and began to explore the house. She tried to find an unlocked door or window. Every door she tried was firmly locked. Seraphina felt more and more desperate.

Finally, after circling the house, she found a small, slightly open door at the back of the house. Seraphina's heart leapt with joy, and she slowly opened the door wider.

But just then, the full moon rose in the sky, and Seraphina felt a change in this house. She saw a large shadow in front of her, and before she realized what was happening, Valerian was standing in front of her in his imposing werewolf form.

Seraphina screamed, shocked and frightened. She knew that the full moon was when the Lycan transformed, but to see it with her own eyes was a terrifying experience. Valerian stared at her with flashing eyes and Seraphina felt fear for her powerful self.

"You shouldn't have come out of your room, Seraphina," Valerian said in a heavy voice, as if he was speaking in two voices at once.

Seraphina felt completely trapped. "I'm sorry, sir. I just wanted to..."

Valerian cut her off sternly. "Go back inside now."

Trembling, Seraphina obeyed and went back inside. She knew she could not escape under these circumstances. Valerian closed the door behind her and returned to his normal human form.

"Now you know you can't go out during the full moon," he said in a calmer tone.

Seraphina looked down and nodded. "My apologies, sir."

Valerian looked at her for a moment before leaving Seraphina alone in her room. Seraphina was frustrated by her failed escape attempt, but she would not give up so easily.

That night, with the full moon still shining brightly, Seraphina lay on her bed with a determined heart. She knew she had to find a way to escape Valerian, not only for herself, but also for her ailing sister.

***

One night, when the moon was not in its full phase, Seraphina planned a trip outside her room. She decided to explore the rest of the house to find out what Valerian was hiding.

As she moved along the dark corridor, she noticed that there were many doors with large locks. Cautiously, she tried to open one of the doors and was surprised to find another room inside. But what was even more shocking was what was inside that room.

In that room, he found a seemingly unconscious woman lying on a bed. The woman was naked with wounds all over her body. Seraphina was shaken by the sight and soon realized that she was not alone in the house.

She opened the doors of the other rooms and found more women in the same condition. They were all like prisoners, not knowing what was going on. Seraphina felt angry and sad, and she knew she had to do something.

But the big question was how to get in touch with these women personally. Access to their rooms was heavily guarded, and Valerian was always on the lookout for her every move.

Back in her room, Seraphina thought and planned carefully. She knew she had to tread carefully, for any suspicious action could be fatal. She had to plan secret meetings with the women and try to learn more about Valerian and his plans.

Night after night, Seraphina planned and executed covert actions. She needed time to understand the security patterns in this house and to find a way to unite with the women who, like her, were trapped in Valerian's bondage.

Over the next few days, Seraphina managed to gather information from the few servants who worked in the house. They gave her only bits and pieces of information, but enough to make her even more certain that the women in the locked rooms were Valerian's mistresses.

One of the maids gave him a small clue to the location of a cellar that was used as a warehouse. The women's valuables were kept there, and Seraphina devised a plan to try to contact them through it.

When the full moon came again, Seraphina felt the time was right to proceed with her plan. Cautiously, she moved down the dark hallway, carrying a piece of paper and a pen that she had hidden under her shirt. She had planned a short message that she would leave in place of the women's belongings.

Just as she reached the basement, she looked in and saw the items the maid had described. Seraphina looked around and found items the women might have. She wrote a short message on a piece of paper and placed it among the items.

"We are not alone, we must unite. When the moon does not shine, we will find a way to escape. Keep this secret well."

Seraphina hoped the message would reach the women without Valerian or his servants knowing. When she was finished, she left the dungeon and returned to her room before Valerian noticed her departure.

Several days passed without incident, and Seraphina felt nervous and anxious. She hoped the women had received her message and would respond. Would they be able to unite and find a way to escape this terrible house?

Seraphina sat in her room, anxious and restless. There was no sign of response or contact from the women who were also trapped. She felt her insecurity rising.

Then a small voice sounded from behind her bedroom door. Seraphina jumped to her feet and approached it. It turned out that the sound was coming from one of the keys trapped in the door. Seraphina quickly fumbled with the key and tried to open it. After a few tense moments, the key finally turned and the door opened.

***

The long-awaited night arrived. Seraphina and the women who had bonded with the secret carefully planned their escape. They chose the time when Valerian was fast asleep, when the moon was not full, to carry out their plan.

With a sense of caution and determination, they moved slowly out of their respective rooms, avoiding the surveillance and camera networks in the house. Seraphina led the group with a pounding heart, navigating the dark corridors with calm and determination.

They managed to reach the exit of the house undetected. But when they tried to open the main door, they encountered difficulties. The door was huge and heavy, and the women had to work together to open it silently.

As they stepped out into the dark night, Seraphina felt as if she were about to be thrown into the outside world. But the freedom they longed for seemed so close. They felt they could reach it together.

But just as they were on the verge of freedom, the lights in the courtyard suddenly came on brightly. Valerian, who should have been fast asleep, appeared in the doorway, his eyes flashing with anger.

"You think you can escape me?" he said in a sharp voice.

The women screamed in terror, and Seraphina felt her heart skip a beat. They were now in more danger than ever.

Suddenly, a mysterious man emerged from the shadows and faced Valerian. The man stood calmly, and Seraphina could not see his face because he was wearing a large cloak.

"You can no longer defend her, Valerian," the mysterious man said with a firm voice.

Valerian looked surprised and angry. "Who are you and why are you here?"

The mysterious man did not answer. Instead, he waved his hand, and a strong night wind swept through the courtyard, extinguishing the lights that were shining on them. Seraphina and the other women saw Valerian and the mystery man like shadows moving in the dark.

Quickly, the mysterious man helped them continue their escape. They ran into the darkness of the night, away from the horrible house. Seraphina was touched by this unexpected help and was curious to know the identity of the mystery man.