Hello dear readers. I haven't talked much about Darren in the previous chapters, that's why I decided to give him a chapter this time around, to reveal a tipsy bit of his past as he has a back story of his own. Things may get confusing at first, but I hope u keep on reading cause this is a touch of his story. Please, kindly drop your thoughts on it. You can choose to like this author's note, so I know if there's someone following my story. Thank u for picking my book! Thank u so much for reading! Xoxo.
Darren: Earlier the next day, I woke up and found myself laying on the cold floor of the bathroom. Squinting my eyes and letting out a low groan, I stood up and walked out of the bathroom as I heard a gentle knock from outside. My eyes fell on Cassius as I opened the door "Good morning, Sir" he greeted and I nodded. "Xander and the others have arrived. They are waiting for you downstairs" Cassius added and I rose a brow at him. "The others?" I asked, confused. I don't remember the others talking about dropping by, only Xander and I had somewhere to go to today. "Yes, they are all here," he said. "I'll be with them in a few minutes" With that, I shut the door and walked over to the closet, picking out a bathrobe, memories of what transpired last night came rushing into my thoughts. I walked into the bathroom, squatted down, and picked up the wrapped handkerchief on the floor, staring blankly at it for a while before walking back into the room and keeping it in one of the boxes in
EVIANNA: "Rosslyn go get me some drugs from down the road, Daniel needs them" Mother Lisa walked into our room and said as she handed out the money for drugs to Rosslyn who lay down on her bunk doing nothing. "I'm sorry Mother, but I can't go. It's cold outside and it might rain tonight" Rosslyn said to her and turned her back to Mother Lisa. Just as Rosslyn spoke, a loud rumble of thunder reverberated through the room, followed by a pitter-patter of raindrops against the window pane. It was evident that a heavy downpour was imminent. Mother Lisa didn't waste a breath before she turned to face me. I knew what she was going to say, and even though I was reading a novel with the burning lamp beside me, she didn't care. "Evianna, go get me some drugs from down the road. Daniel is severely sick and he can't even eat, go get the drugs before the rain starts pouring heavily" she ranted out, knowing fully well that I wouldn't complain at all. Not that I could, I was already used to bein
EVIANNA: I opened my eyes to meet nothing but darkness and I wondered if I was dead, but the thought was ridiculous cause I could still feel my body and mind intact. I couldn't see a thing, anything at all. I thought I was alone, till I suddenly heard someone sniff beside me "Hello?" I spoke out but got no response. I heard the person sniff again "Please is anyone here?" I said once again, this time with fear already seeping through my soul and gripping my insides. I didn't get a response again for a while before someone finally answered. "Yes, we are all here," the female voice said. We? Are there others, I wondered. "What's happening?" I asked "We would be sold at the market" she paused. "Just abide by rules if you want to survive out of here" I heard the voice say again, her words had my mind blown off as I was still yet to understand. One moment I went to buy drugs and the next moment I'm in an unknown place. Trembling with uncertainty, my fingers instinctively sought sola
"One million" The words reverberated, echoing with unwavering conviction. In an instant, silence blanketed the air, as the weight of the bid hung in the space, a bold declaration that altered the course of events. All eyes turned toward the source of the voice, anticipation tinged with surprise swirling in the space. I heard gasps and murmurings from various corners of the crowd and even I couldn't hold back but look up at who would call such a price, and probably like everyone else I had the same thought, who would buy a slave for such an amount? As the crowd parted like a sea, a man purposefully walked towards the stage, his gaze fixed solely upon me. His presence exuded an air of unwavering confidence, an unmistakable aura of dominance and authority. His piercing eyes, as dark as obsidian, locked onto mine, captivating my attention with their intensity. His jet-black hair mirrored the depth of his pupils, adding to the enigmatic allure that surrounded him. Dressed entirely in bl
Darren: I walked out of the building and went into the deeper part of the market, my ears picking up the sounds of human heartbeats. Stopping by the usual stall, I saw Robert, the owner of the place, he was inside conversing with a young lady "A box of red pills" I said and Robert stood up immediately after he heard my voice. "Good day Mr. Darren" he greeted and I acknowledged him with a nod of my head. Leaning my hands on the table as I waited for him to bring the usual thing I bought from here. Scanning through the place, my gaze landed on the lady who sat down, fixing me a seductive gaze. Her suggestive actions elicited a chuckle from deep within me, knowing full well that it wouldn't take me a mere breath to snap her delicate neck and drain out her blood but I would rather not waste my time. Robert arrived back a few minutes later with a small bag, I collected it from him and dropped the money on the table "The slayers dropped by the market two days ago" he said in a whisper an
Evianna: My footsteps blended with the rustling of leaves beneath me as I sprinted through the dense forest. The canopy above cast intricate patterns of sunlight and shadow on the forest floor, adding an eerie ambiance to my desperate flight. The scent of damp earth and pine needles filled my nostrils, the ancient sentinels of nature standing tall around me. I dared not pause to consider my fate. The memories of a childhood spent in the orphanage, aching with neglect and abuse, before being kidnapped on a dark chilly night now blended with the chilling prospect of captivity under the hands of a remorseful captor. Survival demanded my full attention. I ran as far as my legs could take me, the sound of the wind swooshing past my ear, my ears picking up the rustling sound of dry leaves as I went deeper into the forest. The forest grounds were wet and I had no shoes on, birds in the trees made chirping sounds giving life to the forest. "Aaargh"A thorn, hidden amidst the foliage, h
Darren: I stared at her as she looked down at the rope used in tying her hands, her hair covering part of her face, and her white knee-length shirt which she still dons had gone dirty. I didn't change those for her. I'm not that nice. I took the last sip of blood from the cup before I stood up from the couch, dipping my left hand into my pocket as I made my way to the bed "Why are my legs and hands bound together with a rope?" she asked, I gave no response to that, I came to stand beside the bed and she struggled to move away, but she couldn't. Her legs were tied to the bed frame, rendering her unable to move. "Evianna" I called out her name and she stilled on the bed "Where exactly were you running to?" I asked, that was in the past already, and I won't give her the chance to even attempt running again. I just wanted to hear her answer. Her reason for making me run after her. "I was running away from you," she said straightaway. "Why?" "You killed him," she said shortly and I f
Evianna: "This is the room you would be staying from now on" I looked around the room I was led into, it was nothing compared to where I was earlier. A few minutes after he had left, a middle-aged-looking woman with black hair parked in the middle came into the room, she introduced herself as Cecil. Her black hair framed her face, she exuded an air of professionalism and authority. Her demeanor was serious, and there was no hint of a smile on her lips. She seemed to be in her early thirties, with a mature aura that belied her relatively young age. Her presence filled the room, and it was clear that she was accustomed to being in charge. She was dressed in a crisp, well-fitted black uniform, complete with a white apron. As she introduced herself, her voice was firm and authoritative, devoid of any necessary warmth or friendliness. It was evident that she was someone who took charge and ensured that things ran smoothly in the household. The room we were in right now was cramped an