All Chapters of Sphinx : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40
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5 Years Ago. Samuel walks around a park to dodge the company of John and Elma, not because he finds them troublesome but so they would not interfere with his plan. The human fool Gabriel has taken under his wing will turn out to be a useful piece. Somehow he has gained Count Dracula’s trust but Samuel does not trust him. To be able to gain Dracula’s trust is not something any human can just do. Besides, if immortality is what Frank McQueen wants then Dracula is better equipped for that. So, why Gabriel? Why does Frank McQueen want Gabriel to grant him immortality? Since he has found Dracula, why doesn’t he give them his location? Even the vampires that secretly work for Dracula do not know his location but Frank found it. He even found them. Samuel doesn’t trust Frank McQueen and he does not believe he is out to help the twins. Gabriel and John seem to believe the human but not Samuel. He has his plans to snuff out Count Dracula but Frank McQueen will have to be bait. His
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CHAPTER XXXI
Gretchen swings her blades stylishly like the center of attraction in a choreographic display. She moves as fast and gentle as the wind and her blades create sounds as they cut through the air, missing her target, Gabriel’s head. Gabriel dodges her attacks; he is at a disadvantage as he finds little space to return an attack of his own. His glowing blue eyes move left to right, creating little traces of light in this dark building, their fight looks like a dance similar to the Chinese martial arts dance, one dodging and the other attacking. The werewolf charge toward Marcel who dodges his attacks and lands a blow to its midsection and Warren tosses a brick at it, hitting his mark on its head. The werewolf is enraged but Marcel shows no fear. Before his betrayal he had been in so many fights alongside Count Dracula, a measly dog like the one before him is nothing compared to the horrors he has seen in his lifetime. The werewolf jumps over Marcel and lunges at Warren, the detect
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CHAPTER XXXII
“Kill them all,” Emily orders, and the wolves attack.Elma swings the sword left and right slashing the werewolves that come close, she displays excellent fighting prowess making their assailants look like amateurs.Emily grabs Samuel’s leg and slams him against a coffer. She pulls out a gun and begins to shoot at the sphinx, “Die, die…die” she says as she empties the cartridge on Samuel.Emily’s eyes turn black with rage and she turns her attention to Elma who is handling herself well.Rachael hides behind the counter, her heart races with fear as Elma tries her best to fight off the werewolves but she knows the vampire will not be able to hold out for long. She doesn’t know what to do.I can’t remain here.She opens a drawer and sees it; the dagger that started it, its name fresh in her memory like the fear that courses through her body like a stream of blood.Nightmare.There is a gun beside the dagger. She picks up both and the timing cannot be any better. A werewolf drops on th
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CHAPTER XXXIII
“Long time no see, John Williams” Marcus calls his name with an unknown familiarity making Lucas stare in bewilderment.“What is this?” Lucas asks, “John here, has been an ally of our family for six decades now.He served with our father in World War II,” the head of the Tremblays says.“How come I am just finding out about this?” Lucas demands an answer, “Not everything is known, Luke” he answers apathetically. “We need to talk John. Tell me what happened to my sister” Marcus turns his attention to the chained vampire.“You could have just asked politely but you went ahead to kidnap me,” John says, burying his anger underneath an emotionless face.“Talk,” Lucas pressures on, “Lucas,” Marcus calls his name out and his younger brother quenches his anger like sand over a fire.“John,” he urges the vampire to speak.“At the very least, you can let me down” John demands, “The reason I have not chopped you into little pieces is because of the history you and our family share,” Marcus says
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CHAPTER XXXIV
Rachael, Elma, Cassandra and Bryan sit in the taxi on their way to a destination only Cassandra’s heart can pinpoint like an emotional compass. The driver nags like a captain following the instructions of a vexatious sea witch. Bryan smokes a Newport cigarette in the front seat, wondering how he got himself into this situation. Elma is booming with enthusiasm as she looks forward to the end of their trip. Rachael’s eyes are filled with anger and confidence as she lights their spirits with her energy. Cassandra is driven.  She knows she can’t involve her pack in something like this, it would be an abomination but that won’t stop her from going herself.  Good thing she has help now, even though she doubts their strength. But she knows that if this human is here, then tho
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CHAPTER XXXV
       Kate Martin-Tremblay’s jaw drops as she hears her name, Rachael McQueen, she looks like Mary.   Kate sees Mary’s reflection in Rachael’s face and her hands shake with happiness. “Leave her,” Kate says.    She walks to the group with flair and hugs Rachael tightly. Rachael is confused, “Um… who are you?” “I am your aunt, Kate Martin-Tremblay.   It is nice to meet you,”. Rachael smells the cigarette on Kate’s lips, “My aunt?” “Yes. I’m sure your mother did not tell you much about her side of the family. Follow me, but they stay behind” Kate refers to the supernatural creatures with her. “They are my friends, we came he
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CHAPTER XXXVI
           Gabriel and Marcel bring Detective Peace to the club.  The noise in the club is little as many try to find their way home before dawn arrives.  They sit Warren on a sofa and Gabriel pulls out his cell to make a call.  “Hello, Gabe”, Samuel answers on the other end of the call, “Where are you?  We need to talk,” Gabriel says, “I’m getting rid of the werewolves that came with Emily,” “Oh, good.  Where is Rachael?” “At the club, I left her with Bryan” Samuel says.  “Okay. Remember the detective?” Gabriel asks, “Detective Peace? What about him?”  “He is the one that led me to Gretchen, I thi
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CHAPTER XXXVII
Cassandra feels pain around her body as she regains consciousness. She tries to move her hands but they are tied behind her back. She cannot see because of the black bag over her head. She tries to remain calm as her ears and nose assess her dark surroundings giving her an image of the situation. She drags her butt against the grass. She knows she isn’t far from where she intends to be. She perceives two strange scents close to her, these scents are familiar to the werewolf, “Vampires,” she mutters. “Werewolf,” Bryan says, “You are awake,” she says, “Shut up,” a voice says as a combat boot goes crashing into Cassandra’s side. “Shut up freaks,” a guard says as he points his gun at them. Marcus, Kate and Lucas go outside to have a private conversation while Elena sits with Rachael at the table. “I heard your mom was a badass,” Elena says with a cheerful smile which makes Rachael feel uneasy. “Don’t worry, the worst that can happen is for them to kill your friends but they won
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CHAPTER XXXVIII
       Rachael tries her best to ignore Elena as she rants on about things unfamiliar to Rachael.     Amid their one-sided conversation, Rachael picks up on some information about the family.     Elena’s voice is overshadowed by gunshots and the two women share a glance.      “Stay here,” Elena says as she and a few of the men go out to find out what is going on.    Rachael glances at the door of the room where John is being held. Two armed men guard the door.     The gunshots continue outside and Rachael begins to wonder what the situation is outside.  
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CHAPTER XXXIX
Samuel stands confused at the doorway as the scene looks strange to him. He was pumped up for a fight after Marcel came to inform him about the attack on Gabriel. So seeing his brother and the hunters conversing seems strange. Something here feels off. He can see that John is bruised and battered but what troubles him is Rachael’s presence. What is she doing here? Samuel’s nose picks on the smell of bullet shells and he sees the wall of the cabin that has been damaged. What happened? What made the hunters stop attacking Gabriel? He enters the cabin, observing the people in the room with side glances. Rachael rushes to Samuel’s side and hugs him. Her body is soft against his and her scent gives him a strong and soft chill in his chest. But this turns to sadness when he thinks of how it could be so easy to take her away from him. He notices that her shirt is torn in the chest and he touches it. “A gunshot,” he mumbles and his face turns into a frown. He looks at his broth
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