" I told you that if you ever need comforting, my arms are always open"" I..Erada mumbled weakly as she sighed into his chest, she had no idea that she had been quivering until he gently patted her back." I'm sorry about your sister and I'm sorry that she put you through so much stress, I'm sorry about everything"She didn't know why but she felt at ease as he held her and she didn't want him to let go of her ever, she knew he didn't belong to her but she just wanted to be held." Draco.. t.thank you"*The Howard's Residence** Green city*Cecily paced back and forth, in the blink of an eye, her hospital had been razed to the ground by angry mobs and all thier shares had plummeted.She couldn't understand why Olivia had let her go freely, had she forgiven her or she had other plans for her, just thinking about it was a mental tor**re on it's own and everytime she heard a slight rustle, she would jump in fright, thinking it was the Kingston's guards that had charged into the house.
*Central Hotel**Green city*She was not d**d, she told herself over and over again but the truth was that a part of her had di*d in that little yellow house with her mother, Erada had di*d and the person that lived on was Daera, cold, unfeeling and unyielding. What she couldn't understand was why she wanted him to continue holding her even as they made their way to his lodge to get the rest of her things.The competition had ended abruptly, no one knew what other plots Cecily had set in motion and Raven needed to be treated. It took almost losing her for him to realize how much she meant to him during this short period of time and he had a feeling it was not just because he needed her to care for Zephyr.Even before Cecily's confession, Draco had seen the fear in her eyes when the Howard family arrived and he had a feeling that they had hurt her more than anything Cecily had confessed, even though there were no tears in her honey colored eyes, he could see the pain that she was tr
*Green city*Venom and Olivia couldn't count the number of complaints the Howard's made as they stepped into the cab." This car is so stuffy, even if father wants to hide us for a while, he should have found a better cab to take us" Kylie snorted Her mood had turned sour because Venom ignored her, if it wasn't because of their current situation, how could a mere cab driver ignore her." The seats aren't even comfortable" Cecily added." Mother, at least we're still alive, I've sent the gold to the undead and very soon, we'll receive news that the eldest miss has been ki**ed " Kylie smirked Venom and Olivia exchanged glances at the front seat and Venom slotted in a song, it was a funeral song but he was sure the three morons at the back had no idea that he was driving them to thier d**th.They drove past a restaurant and Kylie screamed at the top of her lungs" Stop the car! I have to stop at the restaurant!!"Cecily and Royal stiffened." Kylie, don't you have a brain? We're curren
" Thank you for not hating me, I promise I'll be a better mother from now on, I've emptied Royal's quarters and all his guards, maids and allies in the mansion have been sent packing, I promise I won't let anyone hurt you ever again, your father has gone to get a huge surprise for you, I hope you'll like it"" You. You really don't have to but all the same thank you " Erada mumbled." Can I watch you treat her" Rivera asked carefully.Erada wanted to refuse, she always loved working alone but she took a look at Rivera's pale face, it was different from her usual radiant face and even without being told, she knew Rivera had cried all through the night." Of course you can, I've checked her pulse and it's stable and I've sent one of the maids to get me a list of the herbs I would need, once she returns with them, I'll process them and begin her treatment" " Wow, my daughter is really a genius " Rivera said with a smile.Erada recalled the way her mother had always called her a genius a
*The Camp Of The Undead**Devil's Lane*The pungent smell of blood was what jolted them awake, apart from the smell of blood, there was an overpowering smell of stench and rot, just inhaling this smell made them want to throw up." Aaaaargh!" Kylie shrieked in horror at the pile of rotting bodies piled up beside them, some of them had began to decompose and some were merely a pile of bones, she shrieked again as a group of insects crawled upon her legs.Royal blinked in shock, the last thing he remembered was eating in the car, how did he end up in this cage.He tried to stand on his feet but to his horror, his two feet had been chained to the ground, he looked around and realized he wasn't just the only one, Kylie and his mother had been chained to the ground as well." Mother! Please tell me I'm dreaming!!"A soft clear laughter floated into the room and the trio blinkef in a daze as the figure came into view, dressed in a grey robe with a golden mask on her face was Daera, the le
*The Camp Of The Undead**Devil's Lane*Olivia continued staring at him in shock." I used to be, number Eight"He was the last person she would suspect of being a soul shifter and even Venom was taken aback, Meek was the only one with a confused expression on his face.She had just found out that Venom was an heir of one of the main families in Green city and now she was finding out about Eight " I used to be a soul shifter but now ..Eight's face was etched in despair as he continued" I wasn't just a soul shifter, I was a soul twin and the association hunted I and my twin at all costs, he was ki**ed and I managed to escape"Olivia's eyes misted with tears, she couldn't imagine how it would feel to lose a twin." Our souls are connected and his death made me lose all my powers"Eight finished with a slight shrug, his face turned serious as he turned to face Olivia." I've been planning my revenge for a long time and even now, I'm still not strong enough, if they discover you, you'r
*The Camp Of The Undead**Devil's Lane*The next morning.. In the underground torture chambers, the two figures were huddled together, Kylie's d**d body hadn't been removed, instead it was placed right in the metal cage to remind them of the much scarier fate that awaited them.Cecily whimpered in pain and Royal shuddered, thier bodies had been split open with whips and after they were doused with salt water, they had felt this excruciating pain, they didn't even notice the stench and rot anymore, it was the least of thier problems.The duo shuddered as a figure appeared, a lazy grin was on his face and even though it was very early in the morning, his hands were already stained with blood.Somehow they found him more frightening." Vice commander asked me to pay you a visit and I hope we get along"Eight grinned as he rubbed his palms together " My hands are itching already"" P.please j.just k.k*ll us" Cecily pleaded.Eight shook his head" There's no fun in k*lling, there's somet
Erada smiled." Wow, little Zephyr is indeed smart, Draco is home, isn't he?"Little Zephyr nodded" Second uncle is in his quarters" She gestured at a maid" Please take my big sister to second uncle's quarters"The maid bowed in response, thier little miss was more polite lately and there were happy about the recent developments." Eldest miss, your dress is really beautiful, you look just like a fairy" the maid said with a smile Everyone had heard the second master's announcement at the arena and they were more polite to her, she was after all, the future mistress of the house.Erada nodded briefly as she followed the maid, she hadn't called to let him know she was coming and she didn't even stop to admire the sculptures in the passage way, they were several of them made with pure gold and there were sculptures of lions.Draco dropped the brush as soon as she entered and he was taken aback by the blazing fury in her eyes." Olivia, I missed you"" Save it" Erada said curtly" Di