Chapter 33 - Demise

Emma Grey

“He's here again.”

My nails clenched onto my skin, hugging my knees tighter to my chest as Eva cautiously mumbled. Uneasiness filled the room, pressuring the air clouding the entire house.

It had been two days since Eva had sensed Sir Joshue in the house. Though, he never once stepped near the stairs. Behavior similar to a predator toying with its prey, having us wary on our toes.

The grunt coming from the bed had me instantly on my feet as I went closer to it. Emile’s eyes fluttered open, sweat glistening on his skin displaying how weak he was. I reached out for the almost dried cloth on his forehead to dipped it in the bowl of water.

I placed my palm on his