*Theo's POV*I ran through the thick forest, my footsteps sounding loud as I set my eyes on my destination. I had to make it to the grove as soon as possible so I could find "the chosen one."Unsuspectingly, my eyes caught sight of Sarah and Madam Belinda, who were both standing outside what appeared to be a cottage. I didn't care what they were doing there but I was happy I saw them. The mission I had was very important, and I hoped they would understand how serious it was.When I reached close to the cottage, I saw both of them deep in conversation. Their faces showed worry, just like mine did. I approached them carefully and saw as Sarah's expression changed as she noticed me."Theo!" She light-heartedly exclaimed.Belinda turned around and the same surprise showed on her face, "Good goddess! The last time I saw you, you were just a little boy. Theo, is it not?"I nodded curtly and walked to their front. "It's also a delight to see you, Belinda, after all these years.""Theo, wha..
*Lily's POV* The smell of acid burned my nose. Someone was being tortured in the cave next to ours and my ears had grown accustomed to the screams.But no more. I had planned this for days and I was hoping it would work.In a moment of opportunity, when the vampires watching us briefly left us with a warning, fear crept up to me. It was finally happening. I looked at the lock holding my chains and thought hard about what I was going to do.Drawing on what I had concocted in my mind as a solution, I carefully looked at the lock, searching for any pinpoints. They seem to be have been bonded by dark magic as even the effect on my wrists was stark. They really drained my energy. I used my nimble fingers to gently work on the lock, paying attention to the clicks and movements.Time seemed to slow down as I applied just enough pressure, trying to move the lock's parts. I felt a satisfying resistance, a sign that I was making progress.With great focus, I kept working on the lock, my heart
*Lily's POV*As I approached the grove, my heart sank at the sight that greeted me. The once serene and harmonious place now lay in shambles, scattered with remnants of a fierce battle. Broken branches, destroyed sheds, torn foliage, and the lingering scent of blood filled the air. The training field which I once knew as calming spot now painted a picture of the chaos that had unfolded. I saw a little girl hiding under a dismantled part of the car, shivering in fear and so I went to meet her:"Hey, are you alright? Why are you here." I asked softly.Her huge blue orbits stared at me, "I'm scared…""Why aren't you in the safehouse?""Mommy…mommy is gone…" and then she pointed at an horrific sight. Her mother was laying in her pool of blood which had already turned black in colour, and her head was detached from her body. I saw her a bite mark to her neck and her eyes were completely white. My face contorted in disgust and I held the girl closer to my chest so she couldn't see it hersel
After dressing up and filling my stomach with a piece of bread and some veggies, I went on to find out if it was really Don I heard. I asked a guard stationed in the hallway, "Hey, please, is Don really back?"He looked at me with a blank expression on his face, "Don? Yes, mistress. His room is just downstairs, on the third block."I nodded, showing gratitude and turned in the direction he pointed. My chest beat out for some reason. They were so many questions I wanted to ask him. So many slaps I wanted to give him. So many answers I wanted from him. So so many things.I arrived in front of the door and breathed out momentarily. This was it.I knocked on the door twice until he told me to come in.When I gently opened the door, I saw him sitting on the chair, lighting a cigarette. Everything went silent. The cigarette fell from his mouth and he inhaled the smoke making him cough out.I slowly closed the door behind me and walked up to him, feeling a heaviness in my heart. I could tell
*Lily's POV*I sat across from my dad, feeling excited and nervous. He held his journal tightly, looking serious and worried. I always felt like he was never going to tell me about that journal but now, the feeling was different. He was finally going to tell me the truth."Father," I said, surprised by his words. "Your journal was stolen? Why would someone want it?"He paused, taking a deep breath before explaining. "Lily, I kept that journal because it has information about our family's special heritage.""What heritage, Father?"He prolonged each response he gave me, "We come from a long line of protectors, chosen to fight against the darkness in the world."I pretended to widen my eyes in shock by what he revealed. It wasn't only me this time - Our entire family had a special purpose? It's like every day, a new prophecy comes in to broaden and further complicate the big picture. It was hard to take in all at once."But why would someone steal it, Dad? Who wants to know about our fa
*Lily's POV*I had been running for almost 39 minutes and I didn't know particularly why I was running. I was just super anxious to see Sarah. A maid told me she had gone to visit Aunt Belinda and hadn't return since then so I had better let her know I was back.My heart raced as I arrived at Aunt Belinda's all too familiar cottage. I felt a strong apprehension that I would get something more from this visit. I noticed a bike parked by her herbal garden. It wasn't there the last time I visited with Sarah.I knocked on the door, feeling anxious inside, and it opened to reveal Aunt Belinda. Aunt Belinda's jaw dropped as she set my eyes on me, "Lily…Lily, my dear…"She grabbed me into a tight embrace and almost choked me with her love, "Aunt Belinda…you're.. choking…m…"When she let me go, her eyes were already filled with tears, "Oh Lily…you're alright. I was so darn worried!" She squeezed my cheeks and I held her hands away."Aunt, I'm not 5 anymore...and of course I'm fine. Why were y
As Audrey was being pushed by the vampires to the dark room, her heart raced and she struggled to calm her nerves. She knew why she came here and she knew what she came to do. She wandered how this vampire lord would look like and how well she'd trap him within her finger tips. The atmosphere was tense as she stood in front of Leo, taking his full composure in. He was considerably handsome for a vampire and Leo thought the same; she was rather sexy for a werewolf. They stared at each other intensely, their eyes showing both interest and doubt simultaneously.Leo, raising an eyebrow, said, "Well, well, what could a sexy wolf like you be doing wandering around the boundary of our territory?"Audrey held her chin high even though her hands were binded behind her back, "Not what you are thinking it is. I came alone."Eyeing her more, he walked closer to her and then around her, "That's exactly what a spy would say, isn't it boys?"The vampires laughed aloud and Audrey sneered at them, wan
*Theo's POV*As Sarah and I walked through the thick forest, our steps hastened by the second. The air grew thick with mystery and danger and an ominous presence hung over the ancient trees. Shadows danced among the twisted branches, whispering secrets that sent a chill through my bones. The forest was a labyrinth of towering trees, their gnarled roots snaking through the dark undergrowth. We were aware that mysterious creatures lurked in the shadows, their eyes gleaming with untamed wildness and ready to pounce on us if we make the mistake of wanting to rest for a night. This is why we've been awake and walking for 4 days straight.Each step felt like a daring venture into the unknown, still a vibrant curiosity drove me forward. This Forbidden Forest held secrets, waiting to be unraveled, and I was determined to uncover them, but most importantly, we had to find the ring."Theo, your leg!" Sarah's voice alerted me to a plant root on the ground a step from where I was which opened i