VOID"I need you to save my empire," he said at last. "As you can see, my health is no good. The doctor said it'd be impossible to get out of this one. So, I need you to be my strength, because a major war is coming."His words got me confused. A major war?"Seriously? You have a son and hundreds of men. Yet, you think you need me?""Lets not play dumb, Void. You're worth more than a hundred men, and I'm certain your level of thinking is what I need right now for what's coming."I cocked my head to see Blade who was standing behind. I smirked "Your second son is cool with these complements, huh?""Blade will be working with you. But it's important you're here.""Well, I won't. I didn't act like I didn't have a family for over a decade just to get back here to do your dirty job. I want nothing to do with you, old man..." I glanced at Blade. "...or him.""I know how much you..." His words were interrupted by him coughing.Blade went over and helped him with a g
JERAHI had seen my look-alike again. My sister. I had been in my room, playing with the only toy I had when she came in and insisted I go out with her. I didn't want to, but as usual, she always had a way of forcing me.I followed her out of the house, and for a long time, we walked?"Where are we going, Mina? My legs hurt," I began to gripe."Just shut up and walk, Isobel. This is the reason father sees you as too weak," she taunted.My eyes were almost rimmed with tears. I hated everytime they called me weak. Unfortunately, I didn't have the balls to prove them wrong.She finally stopped walking when we got to a cliff. It didn't sit well with me that we were in front of a cliff."Why are we here?" I asked worriedly, looking around.The area was too quiet, too bushy. And below the cliff was a big body of water. It was definitely not a good place to be."Why is Silas always showing more attention to you than me?" My sister asked.I returned my gaze to he
JERAHHe looked at me like I was insane and maybe I was.My heart wouldn't stop pounding in my chest. I was commiting a grave offense, one that was strongly against my doctrine. But what in God's name was wrong with me?This man had been nothing but evil. He had hurt me before, was highly dangerous and had so much blood on his hands. For what felt likeh whole life, I've been against people and things like this. I should be far away from him. But instead, here I was! Wanting so badly to do things I should never dream of doing.This was likely going to change everything. I'd never be able to return to the convent. But how could I? With everything I had been through? With the new truth I was discovering?Yes, Void might be a really dangerous man. A man with a heart of stone. But somehow, I liked him. Perhaps, it happened because he was the first man I'd gotten to spend so much time with. I don't know. But I just know I like him."Do you realize what you're
VOID. I watched her fall asleep on the bed, in my arms. I bet she didn't know when she did that. Or maybe she did but just didn't care anymore.I stayed awake all through, reminiscing on the moment. It still seemed unreal - that Jerah had given up her body for me.Why exactly would she? When I had done absolutely nothing to deserve it? Now, she had only made it more difficult getting her out of my mind. And unfortunately, itwas the wrongest time.Father had me in a position I didn't want to be. Now, I was forced to work for him, against Jerah's father. How the fuck did that sound, huh? Definitely dumb.Jerah might not know much about her father. The man might be a díckhead and all, but he still fathered her. And no motherfucker would ever be cool with watching their father get killed. Except for a few motherfuckers, maybe. But definitely not Jerah.But now, I was left with no option but to get it done. So, I needed to cut ties with her. Hell, that was what I
JERAHI slept for a long time after my morning session with Void. I had no idea the sins of the flesh could feel so good - although, I still wasn't proud of it.I'd woken up to find Void on the bed, just sitting on the edge with his head in his palms. He seemed like one in deep thoughts."Are... Are you okay?" I gently asked as I rose up to sit next to him."Yeah," he mumbled.Of course, that was a lie.All of a sudden, I became bothered. I was yet to define what my relationship was with him. Although, there have been little signs of it, he'd never declared he liked me or even cared enough for me. What if he was treating me like he did to every other lady? What if I was nothing but a toy to him? Did he really look like a man that could pay respects to me?"Did Mina say when our father will be coming?" I stood up and asked, going to the table to pour myself a glass of juice."No. But I confirmed from someone that he might've arrived yesterday."I lo
His name was Tyler.For a couple of years, he had been working for Don Serpente and definitely knew about his daughter. He knew how ruthless she was and that the last thing she'd do was side with her father's enemies.However, he was heavily confused for the first time. Don. Serpente had assigned him and a few others to be on the lookout for Void. He had gotten info that Void was seen leaving Don. Lucio's apartment. He had a feeling their meeting had something to do with him and wanted to hear from the horse's mouth. Also, he had heard about how very dangerous Void was and wanted to give it a try himself. He hated when there was someone above his reach.So, Tyler was on the lookout, and luckily, he was able to spot Void going into the mall. But what he didn't expect was seeing Wilhemina with Void.He returned to Don. Serpente's abode as quickly as he could to relay the information. Serpente was taking a smoke in the living room and having his feet massaged by a half-naked woman when h
JERAHWe became at alert instantly. I looked at Void, like he could give me immediate answers on who was outside the gate. How could he even tell?He went closer and peeped through the gate. With the speed he'd turned back at Karney and I, I knew there was no goodnews. He took my arm and guided me towards Karney."Quick. Take her out through the back exit." He uttered, his voice gravelly.I was bewildered. "Wh...What's going on?""We've got company. And I don't want you here while they are " He ran towards the house and returned shortly with a gun, some tools and my phone. He gave my phone to me."What the hell are you waiting for? Get her out of here!" He yelled at Karney.Karney grabbed my hand and tried running off with me. I pulled my hand away."But what about you? Why don't we just run off together?" I asked worriedly.He looked at me and smirked. "I never run away from my battles, J; not when they brought it to my home. And trust me, I'm the last perso
JERAHDo you know that feeling when it feels like the entire world was fake? That feeling when you look around and all you could see was a big empty desert with not a single soul in sight. You feel lost. Abandoned. Scared. Confused.That was exactly how I felt the moment she uttered my name.For a long time, I stared blankly at her, trying so hard to comprehend her last statement. Why would she call her own name when talking to me?My heart raced. My mind rejected the hint it had coming.She scoffed as a tear finally slipped her eye."What? Why do you look so surprised, sister? Don't tell me you didn't miss your name. Sorry I had to lend it for fifteen years."Shivers ran through me. I shook my head and took some steps back."Wh... What're you talking about? I'm not Mina, I'm...""Isobel?" She huffed. "You're so pathetic, aren't you? All because you're this... fake nun, you had a dream and picked out the victim to be you? Why? You feel you're incapable