Chapter Forty-three

Esmeralda

Greeted with unusual darkness, my hands travelled on the wall, flicking the switch, allowing light to flood the room gradually.

I released a sigh that I didn't know I was holding from my lungs, relieved at the emptiness of the room.

To the Moon goddess, I hated dark places, but no matter where I went, darkness accompanied me. It doesn't leave me out of its sneaky plans.

As well as Phoebe.

I cannot escape from them. No matter how hard I tried.

I muttered a brief prayer to the Moon goddess for sparing my miserable life from death, but I knew sooner or later, it would come for me.

If it doesn't come as a result of Phoebe's persistent haunts, it would come as a result of Vanessa's hatred.

Worst of all. My mate's cold treatment would trigger my death.

So many people that wanted me dead.

Urgh!

Death.

I was so close to it tonight. I could feel its presence summoning me. Its aura filled my nose and its long dark hands stretched to take me to the other side.

Fu