Nyx's POV I could hear the voices of people discussing in hushed tunes and murmuring sleepily as my mind struggled to regain clarity. Something felt strange about my surroundings, it didn't feel like back in my dorm at Salvador and the voices did not sound anything like Narin's. I stirred in my sleep and tried to stand up only to discover I was bound and so was unable to move. Slowly, I opened my eyes, disoriented and confused that would be the right phrase to describe what I felt as soon as my eyes fell on the ceiling over my head. I was in a strange place, lying on a hard bed in a dark room. My hands and feet were bound to the bed and my head was pounding, my body felt heavy, as if I had been drugged. As I tried to sit up, I felt a sharp pain in my neck, and the events of everything that occurred back there in the room began to unfold. "Liz, what did she do to me? And Narin, is she okay? Where am I even?" I wondered within myself, slightly turning my eyes to my side to obser
Nyx's POV I stared at Sylvia's outstretched hands and turned to the bodies of the vampires littered on the floor with a horrified gaze. I gulped down nothing as I took note of their skin which was starting to burn on its own. Sylvia slowly withdrew her hand and I climbed down from the altar still looking around the room in fear. I ran barefoot towards the corner Liz was standing before she was strangely consumed by whatever spell Mother sent her way and found no trace of her. I marveled at my mom's ability but at the same time, terrified of what more she could do. Perhaps worse than this. "There's no need crying over split milk Nyx, we must hurry. Time is not on our side" I heard her cold, emotionless voice utter and without turning towards me, she made her way out of the coven. I needed not to be reminded to go after her as I hurried out of the cave-like structure of the vampire's coven. Sylvia took three steps more and stopped in her tracks, staring at the empty space. I s
Nyx's POV "I know my way around so you must stick behind me, I wouldn't want you to get lost in the woods on my watch understood?" Mother demanded but my mind was too occupied with lots of thoughts to provide a suitable answer. She noticed my demeanor and sighed heavily, "You should stop worrying about the petty little friends you made in that Academy. They will be of little or no use to you soon" My forehead creased at her words, "What do you know about us Mother?" I could feel anger starting to rise in my tune. "Those petty friends were the ones who stood by me when you practically abandoned me over there in Salvador. They loved me so much and never discriminated against me for being a degenerate. They were patient, understanding, and caring, unlike some cold, selfish, and mysterious beings who claim to be on my side when everything is slowly coming back to normal!" I slammed angrily, my eyes darkening with malice. Sylvia looked taken aback by my sudden outburst but comported
Nyx's POV Sylvia let me go and I tried to run down the mountain only to meet with someone with a mysterious air around him. He wore a black cloak and a cape over his head, hiding his identity from the world. On his hand was a small pot and a sharp knife on the other. I felt goosebumps all over my body as I took three steps backward and tried to go the other way but met with another in a similar dress with an ancient book in hand. I gulped down nothing and tried once again to run in the direction I deemed my last resort to meet with another with similar dressing as well. My heartbeat increased and frightful sweat filled my body. Mother, she is the only one that can save me in this situation. I turned back to Mom but was shocked to my bone marrow to see that she was with them. She was dressed in that black cloak as well, the necklace around her neck shimmering with an unearthly glow. I felt my whole world shattered in bits and my hopes crushed and left to be blown away lik
Nyx's POV I was created to be an agent of destruction to every clan in this realm and my only responsibility is to restore the glory of the forbidden sorcery clan. This is just too much for me to take in and as much as I do not want to take part in this exercise, my hands are tied and there is no hope of rescue for me. I felt tears roll down my cheek at the thought of ruining the many lives of every mythical being in the realm. "Oh my goodness, look, she is so softhearted, such a weakling. Are we sure she is the right person for this ritual?" The same man uttered and before I could tell the next scene, I felt someone slap me across the cheek. I turned to my mother in a surprised gasp holding my throbbing cheeks in disbelief. "Stop disgracing me this instant Nyx, I haven't brought you down here to show them how much of a softie you've become" she snarled through clenched teeth and the tears that clouded my eyes rolled down freely again. "Get her on the table Sylva, we must proce
Narek's POV I barged into Miss Pendleton's office, my fist clenched in anger and my face stoic and unsmiling. Her back was turned against me as she stood before the window at the back of her desk. Staring outside the bustling surroundings of the school, she sipped from the green mug she was holding in her hands. "What is this I hear about Nyx? She was abducted right under your nose and there's nothing you are doing to see to her return?" I asked in rage, trying my best to keep myself together and not cause a ruckus. Unlike me, miss Pendleton was at peace and did not seem so worried about anything. "Did they snitch on me already?" She chortled instead and sipped from her mug, "Whom did you hear about this from? Narin Oregon, her roommate or Otis Agni, Nyx's mate?" "That is not what is important at the moment Miss Pendleton" I returned through gritted teeth while tightening my hands which was in a fist. "I understand they are worried about her. Why wouldn't they? Nyx conside
Nyx's POV "Garcia, haven't we waited long enough? Why is it taking so long to change?" The grumpy elder, Aman complained after he had asked Aunt Garcia to change her outfit to no avail. "Thank you Aunt" I whispered to her ear after she had broken the news about Narek coming to my rescue to me. She only squeezed my hand lovingly, a satisfied glint in her eyes, "anytime niece". Sylvia noticed the both of us and cast Garcia a warning glance, Miss Pendleton did not seem bothered by it anyways. "Garcia, a word" Mother requested, slowly moving away from the table where I lay and pulling Aunt Garcia alongside her. "Not again, why do you ladies always find a way to slow us down in everything" "Enough Aman, let the sisters talk" the Elder with the ancient book reprimanded grumpy Aman for always complaining. "What an insatiable being" I muttered under my breath as I glared at him from behind. I was certain this was Aunt Gacia's way of stalling them and I was grateful things were falling
Nyx's POV With a swift speed, I never expected to possess, I grabbed Aunt Gacia and fell to the floor with her in my arms. Her face became pale in seconds and tears dropped from my eyes. She slowly reached for my face and wiped my tears away, smiling sadly. "That's him, the intruder!" One of the elders growled as he made to attack Narek who fought back with matching strength while the others stood on standby and watched on. "No, please don't die on me Aunt, we need to escape here together" I cried loudly, pulling her to my bosom. Her bleeding wound was already staining my hands but I did not mind. "Nyx, you must go now" she coughed, dark blood spurting out of her mouth. "No, I'm not going anywhere without you" I returned stubbornly, struggling to get her to stand on her feet. "Stop being stupid Nyx and save yourself" She clasped my hand, staring right into my eyes in pure concern. "I'm sorry I couldn't do much to help you but I believe it is not over until it is over. You mu