Threats

"Hahaha, John, John, John....what a naive man you are. Did you forget about our bond or should I remind you?" The horned man laughed mockingly. Alice's father suddenly stopped moving as his talons were drawn back. He had a defeated look on his face as he stared at the horned man.

"Then, what do you want in return?" He asked solemnly, his fist tightly clenched behind him as he stared at the horned man.

"Finally...not to worry, I don't have to tell you what I want, I'll take it myself. What I want is the most closest thing you have," The horned man laughed before disappearing into thin air.

As soon as he was gone, the solemn look on Alice's father's face was replaced by a vicious one as he stared into thin air.

"Whatever it is, I won't let you take what you want!" He promised.

Alice suddenly woke up with a loud shriek as her chest heaved up and down. She greedily sucked in deep breaths as she grew fearful about the dream she just had.

The room was dark but Alice could see clearly like