TERESA If horror had a name, it was certainly that howl. I wanted to keep my serenity, but there was something in that howl that gave me the chills. “Bash, what was that?” I inquired in a low and scared voice.And suddenly it was not the only one. There were several howls. “That is our cue to leave this place. Do you think you can walk? If we stay here, we are a target. We have to get moving.” Bash’s voice was more like an order. But he was calm. “Would it be necessary for you to fight?”I didn’t want to ask that, but it was something that was bugging me since Bash was a beast. Outside were other beasts, and this time we were in their territory. And if they were after me again? This chasing game was getting me tired.“Bash, look...is me they want. I don’t want to endanger you. Maybe it would be the best idea to—”“Don’t even think about it!” he shouted, coming closer.His woody musk scent got into my nostrils and right into my brain, providing the serenity I longed for earlie
TERESA I was motionless, stunned, petrified. Bash and Liam’s requests threw me into the deepest abyss endlessly, and I fell incessantly. I tried clinging to the edges, but my hands seemed numb and I slipped deeper and deeper. I was boiling with anger, helplessness, shame ... my efforts to stay rational were in vain. I simply crawled on my elbows in horror, as if I wanted to get to a certain place where my being would be sheltered. My grimaces had turned into hateful frowns, as if asking for an explanation that was no longer coming. What was to be explained?That he used me so far for my miraculous blood? That without me, that serum was useless? And where had his promises gone? The way he looked at me, the way he spoke to me, or the way he possessed me. Were they also outright lies?Have they meticulously thought out strategies based on his deviant intentions?Suddenly, it was as if my body was empty inside. It seemed to wander in the mind’s darkness and became so confused that
TERESA I had disappeared without a trace, as I didn’t want anyone’s company, not even Caroline’s. I didn’t punish anyone, but I really wanted to talk to the only person who could give me some piece of advice about my situation. “Can you help me with some information, please? I’m looking for Witch’s Brew, where Victoria Gallagher works. Do you know her?” I timidly asked a local. The atmosphere was oppressive. Probably because of what Vicky had said was happening here. “Hey, who doesn’t know Vicky Gallagher? Go straight ahead and at the crossroads, turn right. Walk straight another three hundred meters or so and you will see the pub on your right side. You can’t miss it!” The good passer-by shook his hand as he walked away. My dear God, I was going to talk to the most important person in Bash’s life, his sister. They were so close to each other that I felt like by talking to her; I was betraying him. Then I remembered how he used me, and my guilt disappeared. It made way for anger
SEBASTIANThe pain felt after the wounds caused by those demons did not compare with any pain experienced so far. I felt as if my flesh was melting on my bones.My brain was so affected that I was delirious and just not thinking clearly. I remembered begging Teresa to use her blood to help me. I remembered Liam there asking her the same thing. My memories of last night were so mixed up.And now Teresa was nowhere to be found. My connection to Vicky was still blocked. I didn’t want to give her any more worries. She still had enough problems to solve to give her another one.The same thing happened yesterday. I blocked her from feeling my pain and despair. I didn’t want her to feel what it meant to be on the verge of death. Even if Liam was with me, he couldn’t help me. What I still remember is how Teresa got so angry that I didn’t know if it was a dream or a reality, but her powers went up to another level. Feeling threatened, she reacted.Erik had once told me that Jessica, Teresa’s
TERESAIt looked like I had dropped a bomb again. Vicky’s face hardened. My statement affected her, but in order for both of us to understand, I will have to relate the facts with all the details that happened from the very beginning.About Bash’s miracle serum, which I was sure she knew, but maybe not all the ins and outs, that my blood was the key to this whole thing, the changes I’ve been through lately, and there was so much more to discuss that I was sure it was not enough a whole day to talk about.“For God’s sake, what are you talking about? What tickets? What first row?”The atmosphere in the pub was becoming oppressive, and I knew my next step would be decisive. My next words will weigh heavily on the direction this conversation will go.I was suffering; it was true, and the culprit of my suffering was Sebastian. A man who now seemed indecipherable to me. But maybe with Vicky’s help, I could get to know him a little.She got up from the table again, this time walking behind t
SEBASTIANI knew that what I said earlier would turn against me just when I expected everything would resolve. Teresa would never forgive me.She will surely believe, if she doesn’t already, that I was a person of the lowest, that I played with her feelings, and that I used her in the worst possible way.The truth was different. I can understand her distrust, but I can’t understand that she doesn’t want us to talk, to clarify things. And here I am with Mother, trying to find a way not to lose the only woman I’ve ever loved.“Bash, my son, don’t be so harsh on yourself. How could you hurt the woman you love? It’s absurd, don’t you think?” She slightly broke the silence that really drove me crazy.“It will be absurd when I cannot convince her that my intentions were clear and sincere. That I approached her only for her blood.”I knew that now my mother would draw her own conclusions, and I really wanted this to happen.“I don’t quite understand. You said that besides what we already kno
TERESAThe way I attacked and incriminated her brother fueled Vicky’s condition even more, a Vicky already upset by all this dialogue. I could feel all my words coming like poisoned arrows at her, and I didn’t want that at all. I was drawing a brother she knew absolutely nothing about.“Teresa, let’s see if I understand. You are practically the main pawn in this entire story. Your blood is the missing ingredient. Somehow my brother also knew all this and in last night’s attack when he was about to lose his life, he took advantage of this information and forced you to use your magic to save him? Is that what you’re trying to tell me?”She seemed quite nervous, but she understood everything perfectly. There was no other way. “That’s exactly how it was, Vicky, and even though it’s hard for you it may be impossible to believe me, I respect your decision, and I also know...”The bitterness felt like a hot ember in my heart and kept me from saying another word. My eyes were already swimmin
SEBASTIANIt had been two days since I last had a sign from Teresa. But last night’s link with Vicky calmed me down, but also took me by surprise. I didn’t expect her to be with her, although if I thought about it, it seemed like the most natural thing she could do.The question I was asking myself now was how would I meet my sister? She must have thought badly of me. I knew that I had been damn wrong for a long time and I was very sorry.And maybe the regrets weren’t too late. And I thought maybe if we had a civilized discussion like three adults, everything would be fine.I still hadn’t recovered from the attack I had two days ago. Teresa’s blood had helped me, but if it was not mixed with the other ingredients, it did not have the expected effect.I was still wondering why I was healing so slowly. Maybe because she was so hurt inside, she didn’t give me enough. It didn’t matter, my next step was a decisive one. Either I convinced her I didn’t act intentionally or I was returning ho