Louis trailed behind Deathly Shadow, they were accompanied by a total of twelve men. They entered a derelict tower. It was located in a dense forest. The tall trees and shrubs concealed it. It had not been in use for over a century and people barely came to the forest, but Louis could not help but check behind him now and then. The place gave him the creeps. The tower had been cloaked with a spell for precaution. Louis doubted that the vampires could find this place because there were a lot of smells, from different plants and animals but you could never be sure. Deathly shadow crinkled his nose, “I smell something. Something went down yesterday. Louis yearned to see his sister and get the whole planning and plotting over and done with. He also wanted to get out of here as quickly as he could, the steps leading to the summit of the building were old and not in use, so Isabella and the men were on the ground floor he pushed open the doors which were unlocked for some reason... “I tho

Isabella found herself in her usual dreamscape, she was sitting on the bench, everything looked realistic and she wondered if this was more than a dream, the dark-haired lady she had first seen in this dream approached her. “Why do I always find myself here, where is this place?”, she asked puzzled. The lady sat on the bench before answering, “I do not have the answers. I just sometimes see you here and I come to talk to you". Isabella shrugged, “My life is one big story isn’t it?. On the one hand in my reality I have to deal with crazy vampires after my life and on the other hand in my dreams, I don’t even understand why I keep coming here”, she studied the woman’s features, you look a whole lot like me”. The lady chuckled, “You know I could say the same for you". She peered intently at Isabella, “I see the reason why now. You’re a strong lady”. Isabella shook her head, “I’m many things but strong isn’t one of them, I’ve been abducted, my family killed, I’ve lost control over the

Isabella stormed into the kitchen, Marie turned to look at her as she walked in, “Are you okay little one?”. She nodded, “I’m fine. Yes, just fine, nothing is wrong". Marie pulled two chairs and sat on one gesturing for her to sit on the other, “Now you have me worried. What happened Isabella?”. "Nothing Marie, nothing that concerns me..." "Well if it didn't concern you, you wouldn't be fuming and wearing that long face", Marie cut her short, "So it definitely can't be nothing". She pulled Isabella closer to her, "Whatever is the problem Isabella please let me know..." “I don’t know”, she fumed, “It’s Alessandro, saw him in there with that lady...”. “Gwendoline?", Marie questioned“Yes, that one”, She answered. Marie smiled a knowing smile, “And that makes you angry? I’m not experienced with these things but isn’t that supposed to only happen when you like the person?”. Isabella’s eyes bulged, “No that’s preposterous!. Not happening! impossible!”. Marie laughed this time, “Th

Louis sat deep in thought, Shadow conversed with a few men before they finally left. He had a lot on his mind, more than anything he wanted his sister with him. He wanted Alessandro dead. He was not ignorant of what kind of danger they were up against, he had heard the tales, and he had witnessed his terror first-hand. Shadow drew his seat closer to him, “I see you have a lot on your mind". “The issue at hand is pertinent and needs careful consideration”, Louis answered him. “All will go as planned”. “You seem very confident for one who has lost men to Alessandro”. Louis replied, "He will single-handedly wipe us off the surface of the earth" “The sorceress on our side will guarantee our victory", Deathly shadow assured, “If there’s one thing I’m sure of is that a vampire is no match for a sorceress, especially one skilled in camouflage”. “You speak so highly of this sorceress. I’m yet to meet her", Louis replied. “Oh, you have my dear. She is executing the first phase of our pla

Isabella made her way back to Alessandro’s chambers, Aunt Marie had been her usual bubbly self and had brightened her morning. Not to leave out the delicious breakfast she had just had. Aunt Marie was a very skillful chef and it was always a delight to eat her meals. When she had asked her what her secret ingredient was, she had replied it was the love and joy she had in her heart for everyone. She slowly pushed open the door forgetting to knock, she mentally cursed herself, and her heart swelled in relief when she realised no one was on the bed. She smiled to herself, it made her a little happy that Gwen had been temporarily out of their lives.She walked further into the room and saw Alessandro sitting on the chair his back to her. He didn't acknowledge her presence. She could however tell he was in a sour mood the moment she stepped in. His dropping shoulders dispelled whatever doubts she had. A few papers were scattered over the reading table and a glass of what appeared to be r