Xander grabbed her hand and he concentrated again but not as hard as before. The ring emitted a tiny wisp of red mist. Xander knew that Lina was not okay but he could not tell what was the reason behind this. He was about to check again with the ring when a voice came behind him. "You came." Xander turned around immediately to see Mr James standing there with his cigar in hand. He appeared to be amused as he gazed upon Xander and then Lina. "Hello daughter." He said. "Father." Lina said sharply, her face devoid of emotions. "It's good to see you again Lina." Mr James said. "Yes and I'm about to leave so whatever you called us here for, whatever you wanted to say to us, say it now." Lina went straight to the point. Mr James smiled. "All business huh? Well, I have an offer for you Xander, an irresistible offer. ""I'm listening." Xander said forcefully. "Well, we're ready to offer you money, a house outside the city where you would live out your life with the woman you so love, Li
"She needs help, Doctor!" Xander yelled, his cry of urgency plunging the Doctor into action immediately. "Bring her in quick!" Dr Rasher called as he quickly stepped aside allowing them to enter. Doctor Rasher directed them to his guest room where Lina was carefully laid on the bed. Dr Rasher went to work immediately examining Lina and Xander stood at the side breathing heavily as he watched. In his mind, Xander hoped that nothing happened to Lina. Xander hoped that Dr Rasher would be able to figure something out even though he himself could not. "Wait in the living room." Dr Rasher instructed him suddenly. "No.. I'm not going anywhere. I'll not leave her." Xander protested, clearly disturbed at the notion of leaving Lina. "Xander I can't do my work very well when you're pacing there in an agitated manner." Doctor Rasher replied calmly. "I need space."Xander stopped and thought for a while before finally leaving the room, closing the door behind him. Once he stepped out, the fi
Doctor Rasher sighed and hesitated for a while, clearly uncomfortable with what he was about to say next. "There's an ancient family of healers that could be of help to you. They are versed in the art of healing and there's hardly anything they can't heal." Dr Rasher spoke finally. "That's just it?" Xander asked in anticipation. "Okay, where is this family please?""They live on the outskirts of the city. They are also a powerful family and they also owe their allegiance to the dragon group."Xander's expression became worried at the new information he received. "Dragon group?" He asked. "Yes. If there's one cause they are solely and totally dedicated to, it is the Dragon group Xander." Xander thought for a while. What exactly would I do now? Was he supposed to turn to an enemy to help? Even if he does so, will they give him the help that he required? Those questions were questions Xander could not answer at the moment. Xander then made up his mind to try and save Lina even if it
"Look closely at that guy who attacked the mayor. It is him." The cab driver argued. The leader of the gang of thugs turned back and glared at Xander. He scanned Xander in his fierce gaze from the latter's head down to the toes. "Are you the man this thing speaks of?" He inquired loudly."No sir. I'm not." Xander replied hastily, ceasing this opportunity to wriggle himself out of the trouble he faced."Search him." The leader ordered and immediately, two of the thugs moved forward to search Xander. They searched his pockets and any space he had on himself thoroughly but all they found was just a meagre amount of money."This is the only thing we could find, Boss." One of the men said as he held out the money to their leader. The leader snatched it angrily from him and stuffed it into his pockets."So I'm free to leave now right?" Xander inquired hopefully.But the leader's back was turned to him at the moment. "I'll deal with you later." The leader said to the cab driver who had brou
Xander was in disbelief at what he heard. How was that possible? How exactly?"You mean Lady Willow? Your own mother?" Xander asked wide eyed at what Eric said. "I understand that your mother is evil but being the mastermind behind all the scheming and plotting?""You don't know my mother Xander. You're completely blind even though you have eyes." "How did you learn about this then?" Xander asked."I literally have no job. All I do is eat, play games and sleep. But I have other hobbies Xander and I must say that I did my homework well." Eric smiled."So Lady Willow is the leader of this dragon group too?" Xander asked."The dragon group has a leader and his name is Charles Earl. He's having an affair with my mother."Xander felt his heartbeat quicken as news hit him. "What are you saying?" He asked."Charles and my mother have been dating for months now. The man is cruel and wicked but he also bows to mother's will. That makes mother the head now. Don't be deceived Xander, you're a b
Xander's heart skipped a beat at this new revelation. "You're my what?" Xander asked in shock. The old man's expression remained unchanging. "I know it's a lot for you to take in but this is the truth." He said calmly. "No no no... Xander shocked his head quickly, unable to believe what he was hearing. "This is not true. None of my family exists!" Xander said strongly. "You're right Xander. None except me." The old man was relatively calm and collected as if he was just having a casual conversation with a friend. "I am truly your great grandfather Xander. I am Tobias and I've lived all those years." "But how come you never tried to reach me? How come you never tried to help when I was constantly chased by the dragon gang? You were the proud keepers of the ring a long time ago, right?" Xander asked breathlessly. The old man sighed and for the first time, Xander saw a different emotion wash over his face. The man looked remorseful with his eyes sad and downcast. "Yes Xander we were
"What is she doing here?" Xander asked hotly, and then he turned to Mrs Rasher. "Why did you allow her entrance?" He demanded fiercely. "Why will she do such a thing?" Lady Willow asks mockingly. Xander's hands balled immediately into fists as he stood there, anger boiling in his veins. "You poisoned Lina!" He said loudly. "Really? And what proof do you have?" Lady Willow asked nonchalantly. "Be careful where you lay accusations Xander." She said, Xander turned to Mrs Rasher who was standing beside quietly in confusion. "Where is the Doctor?" He asked. "He was called to work. He left quite a while ago." Mrs Rasher replied. Xander returned his eyes to Lady Willow. "What exactly are you doing here?" He demanded. "I've just come to share my sympathies." Lady Willow replied. "Lina was a decent girl.""You don't get to say that!" Xander screamed angrily. "You don't get to just walk in here and talk about Lina after what you did!" Xander screamed angrily. With that he left Lady Willo
"You mean you signed your own daughter off to a stranger just because of money?" Xander exclaimed. He was in total disbelief. How could they do this? "It was either that or we become homeless." Dr Rasher defended their actions. "We were really desperate." Xander was simply at a loss of words at this point. He was totally disappointed in Dr Rasher's actions and he really pitied Ariel wherever she would be. She really didn't deserve this. Without warning, Mrs Rasher fell to her knees in front of Xander with her hands clasped together. "Please help us." She pleaded, tears running down from her eyes. "Please help us find our girl. I know you can do that. Please help us."Xander's heart was torn at her words. Despite his anger, Xander felt bad standing there and listening to her please. "I really have a lot going on right now Mrs Rasher." Xander replied slowly. Mrs Rasher prostrated with her hands clasping Xander's feet. "You can do it Xander, I have faith in you." She sobbed. "We're