NORAGrasping my shoulders, Gavner held me tight as he leaped into Doctor Charlie's office. I couldn't withstand the pain of what had happened... Not only did Horace push me away, he even tried to strangle me.All my life, I could swear that nothing like that had ever happened to me. I know I've been hurt many times, but at this level, I felt a piercing pain in my chest.A pain that couldn't be subsidedDid he push me away because we quarreled before he left?There were a lot of questions running through my mind, and I wasn't getting a straight answer.I was sick and tired of it. Feeling Gavner's breath on my neck made me wonder if he was aware of what Horace would do to me.Leaning closer to me from behind, she said, "You have to calm down and stop worrying too much... it's not good for your condition." He whispered into my ears as he dragged out a chair for me to sit on.As much as Gavner was right, how did he expect me not to think too much after what just happened?Horace clearly p

NORA"I haven't been seeing you lately... what's going on?" I asked Lilith as we strolled out of the castle gates.It had been a while since I saw her last, but I didn't bother because I knew too well that she had things going on in her life that she needed to take care of just like me.One thing I noticed was that she became more energetic than before. She told me she was busy cultivating, but I don't think cultivation did that.Biting on her lower lip as she felt a lump in her throat, she said, "Ambrose, he is like a father to me. He transferred all his powers to me because of what might happen in the future," she said calmly.Though she was calm, I knew she wasn't happy. It must have been something she didn't want but had no choice because eventually, it was still going to take place."Oh my!" A consoling sound left my lips as she nodded her head.I had no idea who Ambrose was because I had never met him, but I hoped he was fine wherever he was."How is he now?" I asked, feeling con

Strolling into the courtroom, Marcel wondered why Lord Vlad and Lord Alaric had sent for him. He wasn't supposed to return until it was seven months old or unless something urgent came up.But now that his presence was demanded, he couldn't help but wonder why they sent for him.Pushing the door wide open, he could see Lord Vlad seated on the podium while Lord Alaric stood beside him. He couldn't help but smile.The emotions on their faces looked so serious like they were having a very serious discussion.Keeping up his pace, he walked up to them and he bowed his head slightly. "I greet you, Lord Vlad and Lord Alaric of Emberthorn," he said as he straightened his back, staring at them."Marcel, we sent for you." Lord Vlad said as his eyes fell on Marcel.Marcel stole a glance at Lord Alaric, who didn't respond to his greetings, wondering what went wrong. He looked away as he tried to avoid the glaring look on his face.Lord Alaric looked away, turning his back on them as he looked out

THIRD PERSON POV"Clean up this mess and throw his body into the woods for the hungry rouges to feed on!" Horace's voice was still very clear in Ophelia's head.She couldn't believe that her son's head was detached from his body. She had just returned from the coven. From the balcony, she heard Horace coming back to the castle.All she had in mind was to observe Horace and not the other way around, but to her utmost surprise, she saw her own son get beheaded.The sudden urge to run and pounce on Horace filled up her head, but she had to remain calm, else she might be the next.It seemed like Horace had become callous after his accident. Staring at him, he looked like a different person entirely.She had to keep her cool as she thought of the next move to make.Slumping into her bed, her mind wasn't at peace as images of Rodriguez filled her head. Slowly, she closed her eyes, hoping to find a little peace.'Mum! You pushed me into this, and now you are relaxing like nothing happened?'

CANDRAI couldn't believe Rodriguez was dead. Somehow I felt Horace was keeping me by his side for a reason.Not just because he wanted to, I was certain that he had an ulterior motive, which made me more scared and worried.He was pretending to take me in and keep me by his side. Somehow, I was supposed to be happy to get him back.It was more like I was always on the winning side, but...What exactly is my fate?The fact that Nora still remained in the castle after Horace made a public statement to the elders about him not recognising herI expected her to throw a fist at Horace or try to explain herself to him, but she didn't make a move.She didn't bother to explain herself; it was more like she was less concerned about it.But now I have no idea what to do with Horace. As I paced around the balcony, I thought of coming clean to Horace and asking him why he took me back.I would never like a miserable death for myself; that would be a disaster.Angelica was lucky not to be among th