Chapter 3

I need to flee

Moriah

My body petrify just as I was about to stand up and leave the room. With my gaze fixed on those black pools of darkness, I have no choice but to sit in front of him. Furthermore, I felt like they were pulling me in. Then, when I saw deep in them, black clouds spiralling were forming. I  felt dizzy, I was getting lost in them. Suddenly, my consciousness started to fade, and my surroundings turned black. In the blink of an eye, the darkness dissipated, and my senses returned to normal. I looked all around me, and everything seemed the same. How did that happen? The question kept resurfacing in my mind. There cannot be any other explanation, for me to experience this, it must be fatigue or low sugar. It is why I need to take a break.

I blinked several times to adjust my vision, to regain my composure. Erwin stood in front of me, still, only his intense gaze focused on me. Following my every move. He is the most terrifying man I have ever seen.

My heart was once again shaken by his voice, bringing me to the brink of panic. I stop breathing. I saw him, and his face gave me the impression that realization hit him just right now. He smiled at me, and it was a cruel one.“They chose you even though you are human.” 

A human? Then, I felt my heart in pain, as if pierced by something that anchors around it. I brought my hand to my chest, touching it slightly. At that moment,  my mind saw images of branches twisted inside me. My energy was gone, and my heart was crushed. I could even hear the tissues being torn.

The room clouded over again and everything was back to normal within seconds. My conscience and body went back to how they were. Like if nothing had happened. I noticed Erwin was still facing me without moving. Only his gaze penetrates the depths of my soul. If I believed in souls, I would be convinced that he took possession of mine.

Then, without a sound, I jumped up and left the room as fast as I could.