Abby just kept on running until her heart was already beating wildly inside her chest. It was as though it was ready to jump out from her mouth at any moment.For a split second, Abby felt that there was still hope for her. Maybe she could really escape this predicament. 'I just have to run as fast as I could'She told herself. Yet all of a sudden, her shoulder jerked forward and pain assailed her out of nowhereThe pain was so intense that it almost felt as though her pain radiated throughout her entire body.She took a brief glance at her side and saw that a dagger was embedded in her shoulder.Without further thinking about it, Abby reached for it with her other good arm and yanked the dagger out.Abby did not dare to slow down even just a bit but then out of the blue, she felt as though she was doused with a bucket of cold water.It was as if the whole place turned chiller and whatever energy that Abby gained before vanished without a trace.Her legs started to feel weak and she e
Abby did not have an idea of how long she had been unconscious but when she regained her consciousness, she did not open her eyes right away.Instead, she oriented herself with her surroundings first."I am moving so I am probably inside the car."She thought to herself then dread started to take her entirety.Inside the car????'So does it mean that I did not escape and all of what happened in the last two chapters were nothing but a part of my useless dream?!!'Abby was not sure how to feel when that idea crossed her mind so she tentatively allowed one of her eyes to open and the sight that greeted her first was something to behold. Yet she could not take it in one go so she closed her eyes again."Well now I am pretty sure that what I just saw was Eugene's."She said to herself with a sigh of relief. She was not sure why or how she was able to tell him apart but when she came face to face to the other party's groin, she knew it was him right away.Apparently, Eugene was standing di
"By the way, how did you know where to find me and that I was in need of help."Abby could not help but asked Jorah after a while."Well, I am afraid only Master Eugene could only give you an answer for that. Even to me, it was still a puzzle how did he know that you were in danger."Abby looked at Eugene's back as the other party was busy acting as though he was really driving but most likely he was only trying to avoid a conversation so Abby decided against asking him anymore."Let me ask him in your stead."Jorah readily offered and before Abby could even stop the cat, Jorah already fired up his question."Master Eugene! Abby here is just as curious as I am so let me ask you this same question again. How did you know that she was in danger and how did you know where exactly to go."But only silence followed afterward."Maybe he did not want to talk about it. Just let him be.""Yeah, maybe she was feeling shy about it. But I wonder though what is there to be shy about? TSK! Master E
"Now I really wonder though how you come to know about Abby's situation. Did you in any way put a tracking device to her or something like that?"Jorah insinuated as he tried to come up with the most feasible explanation regarding the situation. Abby hurriedly looked at Eugene's direction to get his reaction about it but the other party quickly denied the matter all together."Nonsense! Why would I do such a thing? Maybe it was Abby.""Me?? How could I even do that???""I mean, maybe it was because of you that is why a connection has been made between us. You probably had thought about me during your abduction more than necessary."When Eugene laid down another of his theory, Abby became silent. Because just like what the other party guessed, she indeed thought about him many times, screaming his name inside her head to help her.But never in her wildest dream that she thought that it would actually work. Well, she was really grateful that it did, though.Eugene on the other hand was q
"Where do you intend to go by the way? Were you able to accomplish what you initially planned before leaving the house."Eugene asked after a while."No. Unfortunately, I was not able to do anything. As soon as I arrived at our block, they immediately took me in their car. I must have hit my head somewhere making me fall unconscious because when I opened my eyes again, they were already driving the car somewhere in the country road.""What are their motives for taking you? Clearly it is not about for ransom since it was not like you are from a rich household or a third-generation heir.""They were just some of the loan sharks that my aunt was indebted with."Abby visibly clenched her teeth when she was reminded of her overbearing step
"Eugene is there a way for me to learn the way of magic as well?"Having her curiosity winning the better half of her, Abby found herself asking the other party about that question as soon as he got inside.Eugene was momentarily stunned by her sudden inquiry. In fact, even Jorah did not expect her to ask that question out of the blue.But when Eugene recovered from his shock, he quickly straightened his back and looked at Abby directly to her eyes."Learning magic is a privilege that not just anyone could afford. Are you willing to severe your soul in exchange for it?"His voice was devoid of any emotion when he asked her that question sending chills down Abby's spine.She involuntarily shivered and she shook her head to clear her mind of any thoughts. She was not sure what had gone to her and why did she ask him that question without giving it much thought.She must have acted up purely with the surge of her momentary emotion and she really regretted it."Err... Maybe not. Just forge
Abby on the other hand closed her eyes upon hearing Eugene's words; and before she could even stop her own emotion, tears started to fell from her eyes."Thank you..."Abby chewed on her lower lips to stop it from quivering. Then she rose to her feat before falling on her knees again.
Eugene no longer argued with her about sleeping and instead invited her to join him outside."I know a good place to allow your mind to drift off completely. Would you like to come with me?"He asked as he extended his arm at Abby. Abby looked at his hand for a while but did not reach out right away.Only when Eugene was already about to take her hand back did she pulled it back with a smile."Of course, I am coming. You know how I love adventure."She said with a wink and without wasting another minute, she got up from her bed, still on her nightgown.It did not take that long before the two arrived at the backyard.The big full moon was hung high above the dark night sky illuminating the pavement with its pale glow.Abby had never been to that part of the house. It was like an abandoned zen garden. But despite the years of abandonment, it did little to dim its former glory.There were no living plants around the area. Everything was dead, the trunk was dry and leafless.At the center