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Lahat ng Kabanata ng Ashes of the Forgotten Sister: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 7

7 Kabanata

Chapter 1

My soul hovered in the air, watching the clan guards swarm my remains.On the floor of the abandoned church, only a small pile of gray ash was left.The lead Enforcer on the scene wore a mask of pure shock and horror.A murder this brutal hadn't stained the clan’s territory in a century.Our kind is strong enough to deter any outsider. To get past our defenses and kill a pureblood… it had to be one of our own.The next second, the church doors burst open.A black cloak swept in like a storm, bringing a chilling aura with it.Theron strode onto the scene. His deep red eyes swept the room. Every guard bowed their head."Lord Enforcer."My brother, Theron. Of course. He was the only one in the clan who could handle a case this complex.I looked at his exhausted face, and a bitter mix of love and hate washed over me.With the Blood Moon Festival so close, clan business was already a nightmare. Now he had to deal with my murder.Guilt twisted with a sharp pang of heartache. Even in death, I

Chapter 2

A true smile touched Theron’s lips as he answered the call."Lilith." His voice was so gentle it broke my heart. "What is it? Is something wrong?"A sweet, fragile female voice came from the crystal, thick with unshed tears."Brother Theron, I'm having trouble with the festival potions… Some of the formulas are so difficult, and…"Her voice grew even more pitiful."And Cerys kept telling me the formulas were hers. She said I wasn't allowed to use them. She threatened me… said she would expose me in front of everyone if I dared to present them at the festival."A silent scream tore through my soul.Those are my formulas! I surged toward Theron, desperate to make him hear. She stole everything!But I was just a ghost, a whisper no one could hear.A cold glint appeared in Theron's eyes."She threatened you?""I don't want to fight with her, but… but this festival is so important to me." Lilith's voice was fragile. "It's my first chance to contribute to the clan. If I fail, everyone will t

Chapter 3

Theron and Elias stood frozen, a heavy silence hanging between them.After a long moment, Theron walked slowly to the young vampire and put a hand on his shoulder."Young one… we just discovered the remains of a murdered pureblood here."The young vampire’s face went white."We don't know the victim's identity yet, but…" Theron’s voice was soft as he pointed to the ground. "That ash is…""No… it can't be…"The boy scrambled to his feet, stumbling numbly toward my remains."It can't be her… it can't…" His voice broke. "She's just mad at me… She'll come back… She has to come back…"My soul ached watching his despair.Just as he was about to completely break down, his communicator rang.A teasing female voice came through. "That'll teach you to make me angry, you little brat!"The young vampire froze."I brought back your favorite blood-ale. Where are you? Get back here and apologize!""Sister!" He burst into a teary laugh, tears still streaming down his face. "Oh my god, sister! You're o

Chapter 4

The color drained from Theron's face."What… what did you just say?" His voice trembled. "Cerys's crystal was at the scene?""Yes, Chief Enforcer," the guard said, his voice still hoarse. "We had to backtrack to find where it all started. The scene… it's bad. You should come see for yourself."Theron froze, an uncontrollable tremor running through his body."No… impossible…" His voice was barely a whisper. "She's just… she's just throwing a tantrum…""Theron!" Elias grabbed his shoulder. "We have to go. Now!""Brother…" Lilith tugged on Theron's sleeve, her eyes welling with tears. "Don't go, I'm scared… What if it's really Cerys…""Let go." Theron's voice turned to ice.It was the first time he had ever spoken to Lilith like that."Brother?""I said, let go!" he snapped, shaking her hand off. "I have to see it."Lilith's face fell, but she quickly replaced it with a wounded look."Then… then I'll go with you…""No." Theron walked toward the door without looking back. "You stay here."

Chapter 5

"Enough! Lilith is in charge of the Blood Moon festival. Stop causing trouble. You are just jealous. Bully her again, and I swear I'll lock you in a sun-cell myself."The connection was cut.Jax and Lilith erupted in laughter."See? He doesn't care if you live or die," Lilith's laugh grew shriller. "He won't even see you one last time. Is this what you call a sibling bond?"My heart shattered completely.Jax activated the final holy light sigil.A blinding white light, like fire from the heavens, consumed my body.I let out one final scream under the dual torment.Then, everything went silent.My body became dust.…Back in the present, Theron stood in the middle of the chamber, staring at the marks left by the silver chains.His hand was still trembling."Chief Enforcer," a guard hurried in. "The results of the Bloodline Trace are in."Theron turned, his movements stiff.Elias took the report, his face growing darker."Theron… you need to sit down for this.""Say it," Theron's voice w

Chapter 6

"I'll investigate her. Quietly." Theron clutched the moonstone pendant. "At the Blood Moon festival, I'll test her myself.""Be careful," Elias warned. "If she really is the killer…"Just then, Theron's communication crystal chimed.It was Lilith.Theron glanced at Elias, then accepted the call."Brother…" Lilith's voice was trembling, thick with fear. "I heard… I heard the victim was Cerys? Is it true?""Yes," Theron's voice was cold."Oh my god!" Lilith gasped. "I'm… I'm so scared! If the killer is still in the clan, am I next?"She started to sob."Brother, about the moonstone pendant… I have to apologize. I lied."Theron's brow furrowed."What do you mean?""I… I stole Cerys's pendant," Lilith's voice was full of shame. "She was always showing it off, saying it was the last thing our mother gave you both. I was jealous… I just wanted more of your attention…""You stole her charm?" Theron's voice turned dangerous."I know it was wrong! I was going to give it back, but now…" Lilith c

Chapter 7

Blood poured from Elias's chest as the silver poison began to sap his life force.Just then, the sound of hooves and shouts filled the air.The clan's reinforcements had arrived."Surround them!" Elias ordered, gritting his teeth. "Don't let a single one escape!"Guards swarmed the area, trapping Jax and Lilith."Damn it!" Jax cursed, grabbing a silver sword to fight them off.But he was outnumbered. A silver arrow found its mark, piercing his heart.Jax cried out and fell to the ground.Lilith was captured alive."Let me go! Let me go!" she struggled wildly, but the silver manacles held her fast.Theron walked up to her, his eyes burning with pure hatred."Tell me," his voice was like ice. "Who are you?""You want to know?" Lilith threw her head back and laughed, a shrill, insane sound. "Dear brother!"Her eyes flashed with malice."I am Livia Valerius! Daughter of the clan leader your father executed a century ago!""Impossible…" Theron staggered back."You're all fools!" Lilith cont

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