All Chapters of The Inferno's Claim: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

David hummed. “Do you wish to change your current desk to a more comfortable one?” Genova went stiff upon hearing the professor’s harmless question. Did she wish to be apart from Jasmine? Moreover, why the sudden question though? Genova felt confused and had no straightforward answer to the professor’s question! Deep down within, there was this notion she couldn’t shake off. It was like an alarm ringing in her head that it would be in her best interest if she stayed away from this girl. Far, far away if possible. However, she couldn’t bring herself to do that because of the invisible clutch the latter had on her soul. Thus, her desire to please the villainess outweighed the danger signs she was getting. “I-I…” Genova bit her lip and glanced sideways at the lady deposited beside her. “I-I…” again, she trailed off when she couldn’t form any words or come to a decision. It was as though the cat suddenly got her tongue. “I think the new girl is perfect where she is, Mr. Johnsons.

Genova ran as much as her feet could carry her. Unfortunately, she couldn’t outrun the carnivores because their speed and agility were much superior to hers.“Ahh…” A loud shriek tore from her mouth when a sharp claw ripped through her skin just before she was tackled to the ground by one of the beasts. Her vision blurred due to the impact of colliding with the rough surface from the attack. She felt blood dripping from the gash on her left shoulder blade, wetting the ground as the animal loomed over her body, preparing to tear her into shreds. Dread gripped Genova to stare death in the face. Automatic tears she had no control over began pouring down the corner of her eyes. Her heartbeat accelerated like never before and she shut her eyes, knowing there was no escape in this kind of situation. She was cornered from all angles and her attempt to survive earlier had proven to her how fast these assailants were. Genova couldn’t stop the tremor that blanketed her as she lay still and

“Perhaps we could have had a different outcome if you had not let your emotions get in the way.” A not-so-pleased voice resounded. Karla and Kaden whipped their heads toward the source with mouths wide open. Eva was standing a few feet away from them with one hand on her waist while the other fell languidly beside her. A deep frown was etched on her forehead, making her once alluring face and figure lose the usual demeanor she always had. “Luna.” The siblings exclaimed with shock. “Don’t you ‘Luna’ me now… Start talking!” Eva said curtly as she closed the distance between her and the twins in long strides. “Luna. I-I—"“What in the world did you say took my niece?” Eva cut Kaden off from his stutter by demanding answers about Genova’s whereabouts from the only person who could tell her what she needed to hear. She was not here to listen to anything else order than finding out about the safety of her niece. “I am not sure, Luna. I-I mean, I don’t know what to say… I don’t kn

Eva stood frozen at her spot for a long while, pondering what was happening around her. What troubled her most was the fact that Genova was somehow surrounded by many question marks. The girl had managed to draw trouble to herself twice in a span of two days. The first time was her narrow escape from the clutch of a mysterious raging dragon that probably would have roasted her alive had it not been for her timely intervention. Eva had been trying to get information on the creature. She had been trying hard to uncover why it was in her territories using her connection but had yet to be successful. The only person who could have given her answers was Jack because he had lived longer than most supernatural beings -but the man was unreachable. Nobody could initiate a mind link with him unless he wanted them to. Eva wondered why her niece had done nothing but attract trouble since her arrival. Barely a day had passed since the previous incident, and she managed to land herself in ano

[Other than bringing you together, every one of my following plans was futile]Monica paused before picking up again, [You were innocent in all of this, Miss Eva. It is unfortunate that you had to be entangled in a conspiracy you are clueless about. Seeing how unrestrained he was with you that day, I felt somewhat sorry for you. Your cries of agony made my selfish heart bleed with guilt for the first time] Eva felt more nonplused than before. She couldn't make sense of Monica’s words because she had a different version of her first time with her deceased mate. To her, it was a night filled with the utmost pleasure and delight—one she will never forget. She recalled struggling at first due to how barbaric Damon looked, yet she was glad he didn’t give in to her request. Hence, Monica’s words contradict everything she thought she knew. As though reading her inner monologue, Monica continued—[I know what you think you experienced but that is far from the truth, Miss Eva. Your first t