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22|Haunted-Part 2
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The Forsaken 23|Closer
Giza was unbearably hot. The arid air infused with the sweet aroma of spices and incense hit their nostrils as soon as the plane touched down at Sphinx International Airport.It was just after 9:00 AM when they walked into the main terminal, but the place was a hive of activity and chaos. Everywhere they turned, excited chatter greeted them in different accents, from people rushing in and out of the country. Thousands were eager to be reunited with their loved ones, while others appeared ready to leave the desert behind them and return to 'civilisation'.April and Rosalie struggled to keep up with the two men's long strides, as they moved swiftly through the crowds of travellers and airport staff. After trying to play catch up, they gave up and stopped at a curio shop, while Luca and Andrew carried on to the baggage collection area.It was a quaint little place, tucked between Tomes & Notes, the major bookseller in these parts, and Fresh Roast, which served the best bottomless coffee
The Forsaken 24|Far From Home-Part 1
They awoke in the early evening, just as the sun was dipping on the horizon. But it was still unbearably hot, as April and Rosalie discovered when they left their tents. A gentle breeze blew from the west, sending wisps of their long hair and fine particles of sand flying in their eyes."How was your rest?" Rosalie asked as they headed for the female restroom."What rest?" April frowned at the witch. Plagued by thoughts of her meeting with Ethan and the curator, she'd barely slept. She was excited and nervous all at once, and she couldn't believe how close they were to their goal. Twenty long years without Julian were finally coming to an end. She grew sad and mournful when she thought of all the days they were forced to spend apart, and all the time they would have to live apart, too, because there was no way Julian would forgive her for her indiscretion."Is this it?" Rosalie couldn't hide her horror when they pushed the rickety door and stumbled inside.April felt guilty for not pre
The Forsaken 25|Far From Home-Part 2
While Luca spent a relaxing evening at the market, April, Andrew and Rosalie didn't have such a luxury.They got flat tire halfway to the tomb of Djet, one of the most photographed sites of Ancient Egypt.It took Andrew over fifteen minutes to change the tire with the inadequate tools they had in the rental car. By the time they reached the rendezvous point, they were all irritable and annoyed.Since Andrew knew the place inside out from his past visits, they easily located the entrance.Once inside, April and Rosalie were disappointed to see the tomb only had one main room. Other than the treasure chest Andrew had told them contained fragments of the Kings' sarcophagi, there was nothing much to gush over.Andrew ushered them down the narrow stairs to a secret room in the basement and activated a switch on the floor.Rosalie gasped when a secret door materialised on the wall and slowly creaked open, revealing Ethan and a distinguished-looking man lounging in two of the four armchairs
The Forsaken 26|Always On Your Side
Her mom had tried the whole morning to get her to join her for breakfast, but Cadence had held steady, refusing to leave the safety of her room and head to school, choosing instead to curl up under the covers and drown in her heartache."Cade, you have to eat something," Sonja's muffled voice on the other side of the door broke through her foggy sleep again, and Cadence rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling. Her stomach grumbled loudly at the mention of food, reminding her that her hunger strike couldn't go on much longer and that her pity party would have to end soon.She was famished and in desperate need of a bathroom, shower, and change of clothing. In that order. But seeing her mom would remind her of her foolish belief that Luca could be anything more than what he was, and she wasn't ready for that."Cade?" Sonja tapped on her door lightly. "Are you okay?""I'm fine, Mom," Cadence said with a tinge of sharpness in her words."Okay, I have to run to the store. But I've ma
The Forsaken 27|Fall Into Place-Part 1
Over five thousand kilometres away, Luca cut the call when he saw Andrew and the two ladies approach. He sighed as he shoved his phone inside his pocket. He desperately wanted to hear Cadence's voice and tell her about his trip. Not everything. But some stuff, like his friendship with Aziz and the snake charmer he saw at the market. It would have to wait, it seemed."So, how did it go?" he asked Andrew when they were close enough. April looked at everything but him, while Rosalie clung to Andrew's arm for dear life."Here." Andrew held out the small pouch with the Star of Chaos."Great. Let's get out of here," Luca murmured as he snatched the bag from him, the dreadful knot in his stomach melting away instantly. But his relief was short-lived."We can't leave the country without the proper documents for the star. Ethan has them," Rosalie explained quickly. And Andrew filled him in on the rest."That son of a bitch! I'll fucking kill him! Where is he?" Luca seethed, glaring at April. He
The Forsaken 28|Fall Into Place-Part 2
Across the desert, about five hundred meters from their base camp, Luca and Andrew approached the Tomb of Enlightenment, well aware of why Ethan had sent them there. The place was rigged with all sorts of traps, and he didn't expect them to make it out alive. But with the fate of their clan resting on their shoulders, they were determined to prove him wrong. Having explored the tomb in its entirety before put them at a great advantage, but Ethan didn't know this.They paused inside the entrance to re-familiarise themselves with their surroundings. The room seemed to have shrunk since their last visit about eight months earlier. It looked much smaller. The stone walls and floors seemed gloomier too.Barely speaking, they moved deeper into the tomb, to the second room to the left of the entrance. It was much bigger, and from past visits, they knew the stacks of barrels lining the wall were empty, so they didn't bother with them. Whatever homebrewed beer or oil they'd once held had since
The Forsaken 29|Not Always Black And White
When Cadence walked into the kitchen the following morning, her mom was already seated at the table, reading the day's paper and sipping her tea. She mumbled a quick hello and headed straight for the fridge."Do you want me to fix you some breakfast?" Sonja got up from the table and hovered around her. "No!" Cadence pulled out the milk, wishing she would back off a little. She wasn't a child anymore, and she could get through the day without any hand-holding."Okay." Sonja returned to the table and picked up Shadowbrooke Times.Cadence stared at her, the carton in her hands turning her palms to ice. But the cold was oddly comforting. At least she still felt something. The numbness in her heart hadn't spread to other parts of her body."Mom, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have snapped at you." Cadence dropped her gaze and stared at the white tiles, absently scanning them for specks of dirt and grime, some traces of imperfection. But there wasn't any. The floor was spotless, like the rest of t
The Forsaken 30|The Truth About René
Cadence didn't know how to feel when she saw Luca's van in his front yard the next morning on her way to school. A part of her was thrilled he was back. But another—a huge one at that— wasn't looking forward to the challenge of staying away from him. She had to, though, for so many reasons. He was married. He was a vampire. He wanted her blood to free his brother. And how could she forget the most important reason: the whole town hated him. Her coven would cast her out if she so much as admitted to anyone she was in love with him. This insane love she felt for him was hopeless and a waste of space in her heart. She had to clear it out soon to make room for Mitchell."The coven would love that, wouldn't they?" She scoffed to herself as she walked into her dance class.Emme smiled at her in the mirror. Cadence returned it with one of her own. A silent promise was made in that briefest of moments. They'd never mention their chat again. In her moment of weakness, her mentor had lost
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