Author:The tapping of heels echoed throughout the dusky lit room. Its ambiance was nerve-wracking and full of fear, so quiet and nothing of that sort of standard bright conference room with comfortable feels. No one uttered a single word in concern they'd break the ice and stimulate the beast more.Diane clicked her tongue, fingers impatiently tapping on the chair armrest as she swiveled the chair, eyeing down the tensed executives. She chuckled at their anxious expressions, genuinely amused.Cowards.Shivers run down the board member's spine in hearing the woman's laugh, who's looking so eerily calm. It sounded so menacing for them they stopped breathing altogether. "Say," Diane started, "it's been a big nuisance to me how the stockholders kept calling the past month. From that act only, I can assume that they're unsatisfied by the turn of events, no?"The board members flinched, a giveaway the woman hit their sore spot. They kept their quivering lips sealed, having no idea what or

Author:"Riam!"The said young man turned around upon hearing his name. He let out a shaky breath, swallowing his agitation.Riam stood six-foot-two, his messy black hair fluttering along with the wind. His features are strong, chiseled, and masculine - very, very masculine. His azure eyes glistened in worry as he stared at his brother before him. "Alec," He breathed out a sigh of relief."The others?" Alec took a glance around, noticing the eerie atmosphere of the trees. He ran a hand through his blond hair, his olive-green eyes taking in Riam's appearance.He's okay. He reassured himself, Physically, at least."They went after momma. I waited for you here. What about the - Wait, what happened to you?!" Riam gripped Alec's chin and faced him sideways, examining the deep gash on his left cheek."When did that happen?" He further questions, glaring and frowning.Alec sighs. "Earlier when I was investigating. I didn't notice him." He stretched his cheek, caressing the area around the c