*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
I already made a campfire and we sat on opposite rocks. I then helped made a bed to sleep on which she went to lay on. I stared at her. I would never know what goes on in her head. She turned to the other side and our eyes met. I quickly faced the fire. I glanced at her again and she was still looking.So, I asked, "Can't sleep?""How could you tell?" She said sarcastically and got up then walked to sit opposite me, my eyes still on her. I saw she felt cold so I offered her my blanket and jacket to keep warm.She smiled softly, "Gentleman enough?"I rolled my eyes and smiled back."Thank you."I nodded. She continued staring into the fire whilst I couldn't take my eyes off her. She noticed and met my eyes, "Why have you been staring at me like that?""Like how?""Like now?..."I shook my head slightly and smiled to myself, "Well, I didn't realise how beautiful you looked until…"Then I stopped when I saw her facial expression change."No, I don't meant it that way. Well, I do but…" a
*Lily's POV*I had been in the mercy of this forest for about a day and I was already drained. The spooky quiet wrapped around me, and all my sense of security left me. Even using a motorcycle to navigate my way in these bushes were the least of my assurances that I'd make it in time to help retrieve the ring. The thick trees blocked the sunlight, making everything look gloomy. The air smelled earthy and rotten, reminding me of the secrets hidden in this old place our mothers always sung to us about. It was actually true.My senses were on high alert and fear and determination mixed inside me. Every sound, like leaves rustling or an owl hooting far away, made my heart race, but I kept going. Alone…. I wished I had went with someone. I wished I was with Adrian. The thought of him always made me feel sad and hopeful at the same time.The darkness that csme with the night seemed to whisper, warning me about the dangers hiding in the shadows. I had continued to search for Sarah and Theo,