We sat in the living room for a while as Roland told me more about what he knew concerning Hope and Death. But it wasn’t that much of help except for their location. And that I needed to fight them with wisdom.That was the only way out. They were both smart and if I fight them with no strategy; I was going to lose. Get myself killed if I wasn’t careful.But I knew I had something I can use for them to work with me. Though I wasn’t sure if they were going to trust me after what my parents did to them. But I was going to give it a shot and see what will happen next. Though I was hoping against hope that this work.After a while, we all went to bed. I was so tired that immediately I slapped the bed I entered the dream world.*I woke to the sound of the breeze. Looking at the source, I found the window opened. I must have left the damn thing unlocked. Was I that tired?I hurriedly took a shower and after dressing up I went downstairs, only to find the people I wasn’t expecting to see at

The day went by quickly. I have spent it at home the all day. Because Roland told me they will take care of things at work because they now know I exist and that I needed to stay indoors after what happened last night.The man they hired to look after the gate was well equipped with protective shields and the like. That was one of the reasons they gave him the job. What didn’t my parents do to assure my protection? Maybe they even stole what they stole from Death and Hope because they wanted to keep me safe. You can never know with parents.Then what Roland told me after Maria and her parents left hit me again. I was keeping anger inside. Allowing it to bubble up inside and grow. I needed to let go or that will cost me my life. Big time.I assessed my surroundings. The only thing I was able to hear were bird songs and the trees entangle with each other as the breeze blow.I needed to be alert before these two show up. They meant business, and they were going to kill me if I don’t give

I stood at the corner for almost an hour. And the two men kept on talking in cords. I was still unable to get what they were saying or who they were talking about. I wasn’t even able to make out any of them. Who they were or what they were.Though some of what they said connected to me and my family. I mean, they were standing in my parents’ house, which has turned old all the sudden. How that was possible, I still don’t know. I have been trying to figure that out ever since I got here, but nothing came to mind.Kept on pinching myself but this was happening. It wasn’t a dream. I needed to be here and wetness what was happening. That gateway was meant to bring me here. But why? I do not know who the men are or what they are talking about. All I know it is connected to my family and me somehow.Could one of them be Revoc? But who was the man that was stopping him from attacking me? That he should allow me to play and think I was winning, then he was going to strike. But if they needed

I was trying my level best to wrap my head around what was happening to me. I mean, how possible was it that I would get kidnapped while asleep? That was as crazy as it sounded.I looked at Carl, and he was just playing with his paws. Drawing something on the rocky ground. What the hell have I stepped into? Ever since I got my family's wealth, my life has been nothing but hectic. Full of danger and secrets.Tried to get out multiple times. But it was like the person who called me here didn’t want me gone for some reason. Carl mentioned something about me been trapped here forever. Unless the person who locked him here allows me to leave.But I have been waiting for that person for a while and nothing at all. I have gotten nothing from my caller. I tried shouting for the bastard to show up, but he decided to hide. He chose to be a coward rather than face me like a man.“You know, freeing me will really set him off. He likes me been here and doesn’t want me to leave this place because h

“You are pacing up and down because it’s Christmas eve?” Carl asked as he got up as well.It was not only that it was Christmas eve; it was the night I’m supposed to be at the company for the selling of the shares of one guy. I needed to get those shares, because if I give the leverage to one of them, they might just try to dethrone me.There were more people that wanted my wealth than just Revoc. A lot wanted my wealth. Heck, that was the only reason Maria and her parents wanted me back into their family. So, I need to be at home as in right now.“I need to leave, Thought. We will continue our conversation later. I will figure out Revoc’s location and then you four will take it from there,” I spoke.“Alright. Just be careful. And say sorry to Roland because I took you for longer period than I asked for,” he spoke apologetically.“Wait, so I’m not sleeping right now?” this was crazier than I actually thought. And Roland was in it as well. What more secrets were they keeping from me? W