Audrey kept clinging onto Tyler, desperately trying to get his attention. She would follow him everywhere, trying to talk to him, but he would only respond half-heartedly. Tyler's mind was filled with thoughts of Lily, and he couldn't stop worrying about her. Audrey's strange words had made him feel uneasy.One day, Audrey tried again to talk to Tyler, pretending to be nice. She said, "Tyler, I've been thinking about Lily. Do you miss her? It must be tough for you now that she's gone." She wanted to see how Tyler would react.Tyler's face became stern, showing anger and sadness in his eyes. He replied shortly, "Lily's absence is not your business. I don't want to talk about her with you." He turned away, ignoring Audrey's attempt to bring up Lily. He didn't want her to interfere with his feelings.Despite Tyler's plea for space, Audrey persisted in her attempts to get closer to him. She ignored his discomfort and invaded his personal space, disregarding his boundaries. Tyler, growing
*Theo's POV*I blinked my eyes open, finding myself in a dimly lit room surrounded by mysterious figures dressed in dark robes. I felt really confused and didn't know what was happening. I tried to move but couldn't because I realised I was tied to a bed. The pain from my injuries reminded me of what had happened before. I started to feel scared and wondered where I was and who the mysterious people around me were.One of the people, an older woman with silver hair, approached me with a gentle smile. "Welcome, Theo," she said, her voice soothing yet tinged with an air of authority. "You are in the sanctuary of the Black Healers. We've been waiting for you."My voice was laced with apprehension as I spoke, "Who are you? What is this place? What am I doing here?"The woman extended a hand towards me, offering reassurance. "I am Azara, the High Healer of this order," she replied. "We are a group of healers dedicated to preserving the balance between supernatural beings. You have been bro
The day was going slowly as usual. The warriors trained, some patrolled around the gate while Lily's parents worried endlessly about their daughter, even though they tried to distract themselves with idle tasks.Out of the blue, some loud chatterings were heard from the gate.Rebekah and Henry looked at each other in thought, both of them silently hoping it wasn't what or who they thought it was.A guard came in, "Sir! Jaxon is back!"That sentence alone made Henry jolt up from his seat. Jaxon? The same Jaxon everyone thought had died or had ran away?"Bring him in now!"Jaxon stumbled into the room by the support of the guards, his clothes torn and his face bruised. Henry stood looking shocked and Rebekah rushed to him, concern etched on both their faces. "Jaxon! Good lord, I thought you were dead! Where in the world have you been? What happened to you?" Lily's father demanded, his voice carried both anger and worry.Jaxon took a deep breath, trying to compose himself. "I was injure
*Lily's POV*Leo paced back and forth in front of me, his eyes burning with curiosity and something more sinister. The room felt stifling, the air heavy with tension as I knew he was preparing to interrogate me about the power I had just unleashed. My wrists were still bound, and I could feel the cool metal of the chains digging into my skin."So, Lily," Leo began, his voice filled with false sweetness, "care to explain that little display of power? I must admit, I'm rather intrigued."I met his gaze with a defiant glare, refusing to let fear seep into my voice. "I don't owe you any explanations, Leo. You have no right to question me."Leo chuckled darkly, his eyes narrowing. "Ah, but you see, my dear Lily, I have every right. As your captor, it is my duty to uncover the depths of your abilities. Your power is far greater than I had imagined. I really have underestimated you."I clenched my fists, the chains rattling against my restraints. "What do you want from me, Leo? Why are you s
Jaxon sat with Aunt Cecelia, his foster mother, in their cozy home. She looked at him with concern etched on her face and he noticed, making him flash a teasing smile, "Mom, why the face? You've been looking at me like that since I got back.""Who the hell told you it was a good idea to follow a whole army of vampires back to their have? Don't you think before you do things sometimes?" She complained."Oh mom, I was only performing my duty.""Which kind of duty is that? Nobody has done it and you thought you could because you're super hero, right?""Mom, I'm here and I'm fine. That's all that matters." He said and held her hands in his."You don't know how worried I was…how Junior couldn't eat or sleep because his big brother was gone. You just do things without thinking about anybody else." Her voice broke and so did Jaxon's heart."Mom, I'm sorry…please don't cry. I know I was stupid…I'm sorry."More worry lines etched on her forehead. "Jaxon, I'm really worried about you. You've be
Aunt Belinda and Sarah continued to walk deep into the forest, searching for clues about Lily and Adrian's disappearance. They followed a path that seemed to show where they were taken and the last one anyone remembered they last passed through. Aunt Belinda looked around, worried about Lily's safety. She spoke to Sarah in a concerned voice, "Sarah, we need to focus and be alert. Look for anything that seems strange or different—footprints, signs of a fight, anything that might give us an idea of what happened.Sarah nodded, her gaze fixed as she knelt down to examine the disturbed ground. "I'm searching, Aunt Belinda."Aunt Belinda crouched beside Sarah, her voice tinged with worry. "It's crucial that we remain calm and methodical. We can't afford to miss anything."Sarah's brow furrowed in concentration as she carefully examined a patch of dirt. "Aunt Belinda, look at these markings. They're deep, as if someone was dragged here."Aunt Belinda's eyes widened, realization dawning upo
*Theo's POV*I stood before the Black healers and my heart pounded with anticipation. I had known them to be the keepers of ancient knowledge and mystical powers. I had also known them to be the people who saved my life, revealed my destiny to me and now were about to reveal to me the whereabouts of the ring of Lythian. I couldn't help but feel a mix of excitement and trepidation.One of the healers, a tall figure with a hooded cloak,(forgive me, I do forget their names from time to time) stepped forward and spoke with a voice that resonated with ancient wisdom. "Theo, you have been chosen as the message bearer. It is your duty to deliver this crucial information to the chosen one."I nodded as my eyes locked with the healer's. "I understand. Please, tell me where I can find the ring of Lythian."The healer raised a hand, and suddenly, a holographic projection of a map materialized in the air before us. It displayed intricate symbols and markings, indicating hidden pathways and secret
*Adrian's POV*My eyes fluttered open. The memories of the past flooded my mind. I found himself lying in a dimly lit room, and as my gaze focused, I saw Lily's father, but a much younger version, standing before him. The air was thick with tension as we locked eyes. Our shared history and conflicting desires hanged between us.Henry's voice was laced with bitterness as he spoke, his grip tightening around the journal in his hands. "You thought you could betray us and get away with it, Adrian? You were a brother to me, and yet you sided with our enemies."My voice held a hint of regret as he replied, "Henry, you must understand. It wasn't betrayal; it was a choice born out of love. I couldn't sit by and watch as the violence escalated. I had to find a different way."His eyes narrowed, "Different way? You turned your back on your own kind, on your own family. And now you expect forgiveness?"My gaze softened as my voice filled with sincerity. "Henry, I never wanted to cause harm to an