Inside the king's chamber."The doppelganger has released Ava, but the reason he held Marleen behind is still unknown," Michael reported. He was alone with Dominus."Did you find his location?" Dominus asked. His face held no emotion as he stared in one direction."According to Ava, he concealed his location with a spell," Michael answered."How's Ava, did you–""Yes. She's shackled in the underground cellar. Nobody knows of that basement except us." Michael said."Good." Dominus simply let out. "I'll be going to the church today, I heard the recruits are arriving tomorrow."Dominus watched Micheal, he was expecting to see a reaction or emotion. But nothing."Yes.""And Micheal, don't tell Forsyth Marleen didn't arrive with Ava. I don't want him creating further problems."Micheal nodded in understanding. He freed his mouth to speak but stopped. Finally, he gave in and voiced. "I believe he already knows,"________Later that evening. Dominus went to the church.As he arrived at the c
Inside a remote forest."She's of age now." Announced a woman.The women were inside a large room crammed with portions and weapons. The room was gray with a big pot on the crest of a burning fire. The pot was filled with fluid."I heard Sasha wants her," Another woman asserted.There were seven women inside the compartment, they all had similar traits and appearances."Third sister expects us to wait, the girl might be of age, but she's at a crucial phase right now." A woman near the first woman said.The seven of them were known as the Seven Sisters of Estein.Nobody knows their real names, they always operate in the dark."Sasha won't be able to, if she was wise she would have allowed the Ginnak to settle down a little." The first sister, Ammie said.The seven sisters were known for their different specialties."We need the Ginnak in its final stage, we've waited a long time for this." Mia, the sixth sister said."Natasha," Silvia, the second sister, called. "Don't tell me you're f
Dominic hooked Forsyth's hand and hoisted him into the air before slamming him to the ground.*THUD*Wiping his hands together, he stooped to Forsyth's level."I might not be as strong as Dominus anymore, but I once was Dominus. And one piece of advice; never tangle with the dead." He stepped on Forsyth before moving toward Marleen and yanked his coat."And," He paused and turned around. "I wasn't going to kill her, she might not be useful now, but she will be. Take care of her." With that, he disappeared.Marleen promptly ran towards Forsyth."Are you okay?" She instantly raised his head and placed it on her lap. She quickly dabbed the line of blood crawling down Forsyth's head."I don't need your help." He shoved her hand away and sat up. "You don't look so surprised at all this, why?" He doubted. His eyes were peering Into hers.The atmosphere that had lightened when Dominic left became thickened."I… I know about ancients, from books and stories…"Forsyth didn't wait for her to co
Simon unlocked the door and halted."Sharon?" He asked in confusion. He took stagnant steps towards her.Sharon chuckled a little, she hadn't seen her brother in a long time. "Hello, brother," Her lips were hoisted at the side."How– where have you been?" He walked towards her and held her hands. His blue eyes met her piercing blue ones."I became a sister." She said merely.Moving backward, Simon's eyes narrowed at her. "A sister of Estein?""Yes.""What the Fuck, Sharon!!" He howled."Don't do that shit with me, Simon, I'm big now. I don't need no momma or whatever to control me.""They'll fucking kill you if they find you're impersonating their sister." He loitered as he steadied his breathing. "What happened to the sister?""Locked up. She wasn't even enraged I locked her up." Sharon said. She walked passed Simon and Dominus and went closer to Ava. "Isn't she a sweet girl? Why tie her up?"Dominus ignored her and whirled to Simon. He noticed Simon wasn't guarding the entrance as h
"My Prince, you're bleeding!" Marleen panicked and promptly held Forsyth's hand up and examined it. He had a few cuts on his knuckles.Yanking his fingers off Marleen's hand, Forsyth spoke. "It's fine. I just need to get us out of here." After saying this, he banged the door again. But the door wasn't bulging."There is no way out of here, you said so yourself." She reminded him and he glared at her."Are you feeling bold just because you know what I am?" He asked and tilted his head to look at her face. The alarmed look on her face didn't miss his notice. And he chuckled."No…no, Your Highness, I would never." And her eyes faced the ground as she stooped at him."That is good to hear." He stated, and proceeded with whacking the door.But when he noticed she was cringing at every punch he threw, he halted."Are you alright?" He inquired and held up her face with his finger that was connected to her chin."No…Yes…I don't know." She said, and then proceeded. "My body feels weird.""How
"Why the sudden interest, Decius?" Alexandra inquired. She was currently squatting on the table in the middle of the room."I just craved to comprehend how powerful you are. For someone who hadn't existed yet, you amazed me." With this, he smiled."I don't know what's making you so fascinated. Fine, I only set a rime spell on the building. Hopefully, they'll withstand it.""A rime spell? Why?""Their love is drowning. I need them to fall in love promptly for them to wither. Ava has neglected her goal and I need to set everything right." She clarified. "They'll survive it, but only when a love spark between them surfaces. Without that spark, they'll die. Besides, both of them succumbing would only curtail my list." She processed and shrugged.The lives of people meant nothing to her."If you're this cruel now, I wonder how cruel you will become after birth. I only hope you find the books of Ginnak fast."A loud shriek creaked, and only Alexandra understood it.Standing up gently, she m
"~ And this one here is the senior nun, Gretel. She's not the oldest, but she was here early and had passed all the tests."It was the eldest Priest who was introducing the nuns to the recruits.Gretel smiled at the recruits and bounced her head at their bows. They were young, very young. Only one was an archpriest, the other four were nuns.As they introduced themselves, Gretel noticed an unusually quiet girl. The others were happy, but the girl was neither happy nor sad."Are you alright?" Gretel asked the girl gently. She was a length away from the others.The girl didn't reply, instead, she stared at her and examined her."What's your name?" Gretel questioned.The other girls had introduced themselves, but the quiet girl hadn't."Is there a problem? Do you have a problem speaking?" Gretel's voice was warm, she reckoned the girl had difficulty speaking."Sharon."The girl finally answered. And Gretel's smile dropped."The name sounds familiar, right?" The girl cocked her brow at Gr
Gretel, alongside Sharon, was perched under a tree. Dawn was unraveling."So, you want me to help get the Ginnak out of the palace? I thought you got her when you entered the palace disguised as Simon's sister?""I thought they believed me until I was outsmarted. And you know, I'm not powerful enough to fight Dominus to take the Ginnak.""Outsmarted you? How?"Sharon smiled.[Many Hours Ago]Inside the Palace.Before Simon took Sharon away, he and Dominus made eye contact, and communication flew through. Simon nods his head ever so lightly, he picked Sharon and took her away.Simon strolled on steady breathing and placed her inside a room, despite her weak struggles.Unknown to her, the room was laced with ashes. Foam ashes. After Simon dropped her inside the room, he hurried out and locked the door. And then he crossed the door with the same ashes.After returning to the basement, he went to a corner with Dominus."She isn't my sister," Simon breathed out."I know." Was all Dominus c