FAZER LOGIN“What is your name?”The low fires crackling from the fireplace warmed up the room quickly. With the windows shut and curtains drawn, the wintry chill that had Kyla’s cheeks growing pale was kept at bay.And as she made herself comfortable on the sofa, she did not dispute the fact that Lillia's dress was absolutely warm and soft to her skin, so much that she felt out of place for even wearing it.“Kyla, my lady.” She replied quietly, lowering her head. Her eyes lingered on her fingers, watching them involuntarily dig into her dress. It had been quite a while since Lillia, Maera and Selene left. Elder Blackwell must be doing a pretty good job, to have kept the guards till now. She thought momentarily as Nefertiti’s voice floated into her thoughts again.“Oh yes, Kyla. Forgive me, child.” Nefertiti tilted her head thoughtfully. “Now that I think about it, I heard Lillia call you once, but what is your full name dear?”Kyla stiffened. Her fingers paused, digging even deeper into her dress
“DIE—” Amelia shouted as bioluminescent veins shot out of the water and pulled the entity apart. But, just behind the entity, millions of red burning orbs for eyes appeared in the darkness as a continuous cackling sound echoed.“Amelia, whatever you’re doing, don’t stop. They can’t get in the water.” Lillia’s claws shot out, her senses flaring in high alert as she glared at them. Dozens of distorted figures hurled themselves across the cavern walls and ceilings in frenzied pursuit while decay spread rapidly behind them, swallowing more and more of the glowing tunnels into darkness.Long claws stretched downward from the cavern ceilings, swiping violently at the women each time the river carried them too close to the edges. Hollow faces lunged through narrow openings while jagged teeth snapped inches from Lillia’s head before the water forced them back again.It felt like a dance with death, bringing them close and closer still, just to pull them apart, before they could touch, and w
I give up. I can’t take it anymore Pa, they hate me… so I hate them too. I hate them all. I won’t play with them anymore.Star. My little star… the world may be cruel. Life may be hard. Death might make you cry. But never let the actions of another change who you are. Never let the darkness steal the light in your heart, and even if the world beats you down… get up and fight… because only the stronger werewolf lives. So… get up my little star! The fight is not over yet. Wake up!WAKE UP—Lillia gasped hard as her eyes shot open in the darkness. Her claws grasped frantically, raw panic setting in almost instantly as mouthfuls of water gushed into her lungs. She was still beneath the raging river. Amelia! Realization snapped brutally with the weight on her chest as the hand that had been holding Amelia suddenly grasped water and the panic exploded. “AMELIA—” Lillia’s hands flew to her throat before she resumed grasping and kicking, twisting frantically beneath the raging current a
“RUN!” Lillia grabbed Amelia’s wrist instantly and bolted just as a large decayed structure landed a few feet away and sent them flying. More and more structures shattered apart overhead while black cracks spread through the sky like rot devouring flesh. Rivers hanging in the air curdled dark and thick before crashing downward in torrents of blackened water.Beneath them, the grounds shook, shifting wildly as it reacted frantically to Amelia’s fear. And behind them came the shrieks. “LOOK OUT!” Lillia lunged, quickly snatching Amelia’s wrist just as one of the shadows burst from the collapsing ground beside them. Its limbs unfolded wrong, bending in direction bones never should. She almost sighed from the near miss, but almost at that same time, a jagged structure already corrupted by decay appeared just above their heads before Lillia could notice or even react. Her breath hitched so violently a burning wave surged through her chest. But as she mentally prepared for collusion, g
The girl froze, her head shooting up instantly with a wide pair of mismatched eyes.“Lillia?” Her voice cracked. And for a second, disbelief flooded her face, followed almost instantly by fear as she watched Lillia. Then suddenly, she scrambled to her feet.“Lillia!” She bolted up to her feet and broke into a run.The moment she crashed into Lillia, the force nearly sent both of them back into the water. Amelia clung to her desperately, fingers bunching tightly into Lillia’s wet clothes like she feared letting go would make her disappear.“You came…” Her voice shook uncontrollably against Lillia’s shoulders. “You really came.” But in that instant, she pulled back, her expression growing apologetic as her eyes fell on Lillia’s neck. “Are you alright?” She reached and touched Lillia’s neck softly with tears pooling in her eyes. It almost seemed as though she had something to say, but how to say it was the problem. “I am so sorry. I would never—”“I’m alright. And it’s not your fault.”
The space twisted with her descent, folding and unfolding in violently fluid strokes as though some unseen hands were painting over reality faster than she could comprehend. Structures appeared and vanished in rapid succession beneath her, too fast, too chaotic, and almost too intentional to be random. She had guessed it was trying to bring her down… but it was at the same time doing a terrible job, because at this rate she would only end up dying from this fall. Wait… she was already dead. Was it possible to die again—Lillia! Fenris' voice cut in sharply through her thoughts as a jagged slab of rock appeared, suspended mid-air, and Lillia instantly lunged for it. She stretched desperately and clawed into it, wincing at the sudden jolt of pain that ran through her arms as momentum slammed into her shoulders, nearly tearing her grip free. But ignoring the pain, she held on, teeth gritting, muscles screaming in protest as her body swung violently beneath the slab. There was still a
“Right.” Lillia nodded in agreement. “Then, we must find Sharee.” Her head turned to the door at once, her voice ringing out firmly.“Caelum!”“Yes, my Lady.” A voice answered almost instantly from outside her bedroom door. “Please come.”The moment she spoke, the door was pushed open, and Caelum
When Selene finally came, her expression alone tightened the air in the room. “Forgive me, Lillia. I have news.” She spoke breathlessly, still panting as she shut the door quickly behind her and hurried toward the sofa where the women sat waiting in tense silence. Lillia reached for her immediate
Since I sent word, I haven’t heard back. It has been silent, very silent. I also heard there was an increase in security.” Selene looked at Lillia seriously. “It is very suspicious.” “No doubt about that. Why would they suddenly increase security? What exactly are they guarding against?” “Lady M
By evening, Lillia’s waist and shoulders ached in ways she had not known possible. Selene had moved from posture, to walking drills, to balancing with a goblet filled to the brim, spilling more times than she could count. Then, they moved to turning without letting her hem drag, and finally to sit







