Chapter 5

Eden's POV:

I stood there, my eyes scanning the faces of my brothers, Nathan and Kyle. The tension was palpable, the air thick with anticipation. We were standing in a small clearing, surrounded by tall trees that cast dappled shadows on the ground. The sunlight filtering through the leaves above us cast an eerie glow on our faces.

Nathan's face was set in a fierce expression, his dark, brooding emerald eyes blazing with intensity. His jaw was clenched, his lips pressed together in a thin line. He nodded his head at me, his eyes locked onto mine. I knew what that meant - 'Say Yes, you know this is the right thing to do, they have to die.'

Kyle's face, on the other hand, was a picture of calm determination. His burning sapphire eyes seemed to bore into my soul, his chiseled features set in a resolute expression. He shook his head at me, his eyes locked onto mine. I knew what that meant also - 'Say No, there must be another way, a better way to go about this than killing an innocent girl.'

I was torn, my mind racing with conflicting emotions. I agreed with Nathan that Mr. Daniel seemed to be a lot of trouble for us, but I also agreed with Kyle that Pearl didn't deserve to die. She was an innocent bystander, caught up in our web of secrets and lies.

I glanced at Mr. Daniel, who was standing a short distance away, his eyes fixed on us with a mixture of fear and defiance. His face was pale, his eyes sunken, but he didn't back down. Pearl, on the other hand, was hiding behind a tree, her eyes fixed on us with a mixture of curiosity and fear.

I was left with a dilemma, a big decision to make. Whatever I said would decide the fate of the two people in question - Mr. Daniel and Pearl. I took a deep breath, my mind racing with possibilities. What to do? What to do? Decisions, decisions.

I glanced over at Mr. Daniel, who stood tall, his eyes blazing with confidence and a hint of defiance. His sharp jawline was set in a determined expression, and his piercing brown eyes seemed to bore into mine. I must admit, part of me wanted to see what he was made of, to test his strength and see how far he would push himself. But I knew for sure that no matter how strong he thought he was, he was still a human, and he stood no chance against the three of us. We would rip his heart out in no time, leaving him a lifeless shell.

My gaze shifted to the direction of where Pearl was hiding, spying on us without the slightest idea that her very life hung in the balance. Her very existence depended on my next decision, and I could feel the weight of that responsibility settling on my shoulders.

I slowly walked towards Mr. Daniel, my long strides eating up the distance between us. He stood his ground, his eyes locked onto mine, his expression unyielding. But I noticed a faint flicker of fear in his eyes, a slight tremble of his eyelids that betrayed his confidence. I smiled to myself, knowing that I had him right where I wanted him.

My gaze dropped to his hands, and I saw that they were still crackling with electricity, sparks of lightning dancing across his fingertips. Did he really think he could take us out with that? How stupid was he? We moved with supernatural speed, our bodies a blur as we struck. It would be almost impossible for him to get a clean target on us, and before he knew it, his head would have left his neck, rolling on the ground.

I kept walking towards him, my brothers flanking me, their eyes fixed on Mr. Daniel with a hungry gleam. The air was thick with tension, the silence between us palpable. We were the predators, and Mr. Daniel was our prey. It was only a matter of time before we struck.

Pearl's POV

I remained hidden behind the tree, my eyes fixed on the scene unfolding before me. The sunlight filtering through the leaves above cast dappled shadows on the ground, making it difficult for me to get a clear view of Mr. Daniel's whole body. However, I could see Eden walking towards him, his deep, soulful brown eyes fixed intently on Mr. Daniel's face. Eden's chiseled features were set in a determined expression, his jaw clenched in anticipation.

Eden's two brothers, Nathan and Kyle, followed him at a distance, their eyes fixed on Mr. Daniel with a mixture of curiosity and hostility. Nathan's emerald eyes seemed to bore into Mr. Daniel's soul, while Kyle's blue eyes gleamed with a fierce intensity.

As Eden approached Mr. Daniel, I could see the tension between them building. Mr. Daniel's face was set in a resolute expression, his eyes flashing with defiance. His sharp jawline was clenched, and his lips were pressed together in a thin line.

Eden and Mr. Daniel engaged in a brief conversation, their voices hushed and indistinct. I strained my ears to hear what they were saying, but it was no use. I was too far away, and the rustling leaves and snapping twigs in the woods drowned out their voices.

After a few moments, Eden walked away, his brothers following him. Mr. Daniel stood still for a while, his eyes fixed on the spot where Eden had disappeared. Then, he turned and walked away in a different direction.

I was left standing there, feeling confused and frustrated. "What was all that for?" I said to myself, my brow furrowed in concentration. I wished I had heard what they discussed, but it seemed like I was the only one who didn't know what was going on.

Do the four of them know each other? Did they come all the way into the woods just to have a talk? I was dying to find out what secret they shared, what mysterious connection bound them together.:

I left the woods, heading back to the school. The warm sunlight cast a golden glow on the trees as I emerged from the woods, the sounds of the school growing louder with each step. I quickened my pace, knowing that the noon break would soon be over. I needed to hurry up to the cafeteria to get my lunch before I stayed hungry for the whole afternoon period.

I ran, walked, ran, then walked again, my feet pounding the pavement as I made my way back to the school building. The sound of my footsteps echoed through the empty hallway as I approached the school entrance.

Suddenly, I felt someone grabbing hold of me by the arm from behind. "Ahhhhhhhhhhh!" I screamed out in fear, my heart racing with surprise. I spun around, my eyes wide with alarm, and that's when I saw my best friend, Nelly, standing behind me with a sheepish grin on her face.

Her bright brown eyes sparkled with amusement, and her full lips were curved into a mischievous smile. "It's me, it's me," she said, her voice tinged with laughter.

I glared at her, my face still flushed with fear. "My God! Never do that again! You scared my pants out," I said, trying to relax after being given a big fright.

Nelly's grin faltered, and she looked at me with concern. "Jeez, why are you so jumpy?" she asked, her eyes scanning my face.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm down. "I ain't jumpy, you creeped on me," I said, my voice still shaking slightly.

Nelly chuckled. "No, I didn't, I just held your hand like a normal human being would do," she said, and I rolled my eyes.

"Whatever. Just don't do that again, okay?" I said, a little bit back to my normal self.

Nelly nodded, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Alright... But where did you go to? I mean, where are you coming from? You said you would wait for me outside the restroom, but when I came out, you were nowhere to be seen," she said, her brow furrowed in concern.:

"I am sorry, but I had to do something," I said, my eyes locked onto Nelly's, her bright brown eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Nelly's face scrunched up in skepticism, her eyebrows furrowing together. "And what did you have to do?" she asked, her voice tinged with amusement, her eyes giving me a playful, accusatory stare.

"Stop giving me those eyes," I said, laughing, my eyes crinkling at the corners.

Nelly feigned innocence, her face a picture of angelic sweetness. "What eyes?" she asked, her lips curling up into a mischievous smile.

I chuckled, moving my fingers close to her eyes, as if I wanted to poke them. Nelly laughed, shifting her head backwards, her long, curly hair bouncing with the movement.

Her eyes sparkled with mirth, and I smiled, feeling my tension ease. "So, tell me, where did you go to? I was really sad when I came out, and you weren't there," she said, making a pitiful face, her lower lip jutting out in a comical pout.

I glanced around, my eyes scanning the hallway to see if anyone was watching us. The lockers lining the walls seemed to loom over us, casting long, ominous shadows on the floor.

"I think Mr. Daniel knows the three brothers," I said, my voice dropping to a whisper. "I saw them discussing something in the woods."

Nelly's eyes widened, her face lighting up with interest. "So what? You said you knew them also, ain't they your friends?" she asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.

I sighed, feeling a sense of frustration wash over me. "You know what? Forget about that," I said, shaking my head. "I really didn't have time to start explaining things. I need to be heading to the cafeteria really fast."