“I have something that could change everything in your favor but you have to pay a price for it.” Valerie said.Asher wondered how fast word spread in the sect, his eyebrows arched upward.“What is it you have Valerie?”Valerie hesitated ,glancing around the room before focusing on Asher. “You are a witch, you know this place is safe.”“It is not as safe as you think Asher is.”“You have never called me Dragon lord since I took over from your master.” Asher said.“A dog can only serve one master Asher.” Valerie said.“Then how do I know that you are not planning to add to my problem, whose side are you on?” Asher asked.“I came to meet you, I am not going to involve myself in two Dragon head fights,you both have the star of kings. I can't be involved in your bloody fight.” Valerie said.“Are you still interested in what I have?” Valerie asked.“You are the only one in the sect that knows that I did not kill them.” he said barely above a whisper. “But you placed the cause on him, did
As they entered the office building, Jessica told Cynthia to see her in her office. Liam swung open the heavy glass door, holding it for Jessica and Cynthai as they passed through.Jessica walked through the revolving doors, greeting the security guards with a smile. She led the way while Liam and Cynthia followed her closely.They stepped into the private elevator, Liam pressed the button for the 56th floor.The door closed, and the elevator lurched upward, carrying them to the top floor where their offices are.The elevator’s door opens with a soft chime. Jessica headed to her office, while Liam and Cynthia and Liam went to theirs.Jessica pressed the com button, connecting her to cynthai’s desk “cynthia,please report to my office.”Cynthia stood up from her desk, responding to Jessica summoning her heels clicking the office floor.After a brief knock, she opened the door and entered.“You asked for me ma.” she said as she entered.Jessica raised her eyes from the newspaper she bur
Entering his office, Liam’s mind is still bewildered from Dere's words. Dere's knowledge about his grandfather's death being linked to Asher had left him stunned. No one knew the truth behind that fateful night except himself and Asher. The weight of Dere's words hung heavy on Liam’s heart.As Liam struggled to process the enormity of it all, a knock at the door brought him back from his thoughts.“Knock knock.”"Come in," Liam called out calmly.The door opened, and Cynthia entered. "Mr Miller,” Cynthia said politely.Liam was surprised about her tone, this is the first time she is addressing him politely. Her expression detached. "Miss Mathhew wants to see you in her office right away."Liam looked at her eyes, sensing a hint of disdain in Cynthia's tone. He nodded, rising from his chair."Any idea what it's about?" Liam asked, curiosity sparking.Cynthia's gaze was icy. "No. Just don't keep her waiting." she said before leaving.Liam noticed a subtle jab in her words but ignored
Dere, the oldest sect leader, dialed Liam's number, his eyes burning with resentment. Liam picked up, his voice firm.Liam miller speaking.” he said“It is me, Liam,” Dere said.“Have you thought it through?” he asked.“We need you to attend the meeting . We must discuss Asher's... indiscretions."Liam's response was immediate. “I already told you my response and it still stands.”“Have a nice day.” Liam said.“The only way to avenge your grandfather is to take his title from the one who killed him.” Dere said.There was a long pause before Liam responded.“I am at work, I will call you when I clock out.” Liam said sternly and ended the call.Derek's face twisted into a scowl. "Refusing my summons? Foolish boy!" He snarled, slamming his fist on the table.immediately, Derek summoned Victor, his most trusted warrior.“Who is there?!” he roared.A young warrior entered immediately, Dere tried to keep his cool.“Call me Victor right now!” he said, the guard hurriedly left the room to fetc
*Name:* Victor (Victoria or Vicky for close ones)*Age:* 25*Appearance:* Victor stands 5'8" with an athletic build, short-cropped dark hair, and piercing emerald eyes.*Personality:*- Resourceful and intelligent- Fiercely independent- Loyal, but guards her trust- Quick-witted, with a dry sense of humor- Haunted by a troubled past*Background:*Victor grew up in a rough neighborhood, where survival depended on wit and strength. Her early life was marked by poverty, neglect, and violence. She learned self-defense and street smarts from a young age.Anthony took her in at the age of 10. After the death of Anthony, she became an orphan.Orphaned at 15, Victor turned to underground fighting to support herself. She honed her skills, earning respect and fear in the shadows.she had to disguise as a male to join the warrior academy at the age of 18.After a few years, Dere recruited her after finding out she was a girl. In exchange for keeping her secret and not throwing her out, Dere ma
Cynthia settled in her office chair, furious about the news she just heard from Jessica. She dialed Ashley’s number with mixed emotions.The phone rang twice before she picked it up. “Miss Williams, it’s Cynthia.” she said as soon as she picked up.“I have something new you need to be informed about.” she said.“which is?” she asked nonchalantly.“Mr Miller and Miss Matthew are engaged.” Cynthia paused, waiting for the dramatic effect.Ashley faked gasps and echoed the line. “what!”Cynthia filled Ashley with the details on the phone. Ashley listened intently, asking pointless questions. “Do you think it is a public stunt or arranged marriage?”Cynthia hesitated before responding. “Miss Matthew sounded genuine.”“It makes things complicated, keep an eye on their relationship, I will get back to you.” she said and hung up.She was frustrated that she could not have her way this time and decided to call her favorite person, her cousin.“hey cuz! What’s up?” Ryan said as he picked up alm
Their outfits:Jessica:- A flowy, strapless ivory gown with delicate lace trim- A matching lace veil, subtly framing her face- Understated silver earrings and a delicate necklace- Her hair styled in loose, effortless wavesLiam:- A tailored charcoal gray suit, perfectly fitted- A crisp white shirt with a subtle sheen- A slim silver tie, adding a touch of elegance- His hair styled neatly, with a hint of textureMr. Dickson guided them through the photoshoot, offering gentle directions."Lean in, Liam." he said."Jessica, smile softly." he showed her how.They looked stiff in the pictures, “what about you guys talk about things you love, or enjoy eating.” Mr Dickson said.Between shots, they began to chat casually, discussing everything from favorite foods to weekend plans.As they posed, Jessica and Liam exchanged occasional glances, their expressions relaxed."The best pizza in Appalachian is at Bella Vita," Liam said, grinning.Jessica laughed. "I'll have to try it."The tensi
Liam decided to meet Dere to talk about the Dragon Seal. As they left the photographer's studio, Liam asked Jessica for a day off.“Miss Matthew, may I take the day off?”Liam requested.Jessica's brow furrowed. “Are you okay?” She was concerned about his health.Liam nodded with a reassuring smile.”Yes, I'm fine.”Jessica hesitated, sensing something was off. She sighed before responding, “Alright, you can take the day off.”“Let's go,” she added.“I appreciate the gesture, but I'll take the bus,”Liam said dryly.Jessica felt a pang of hurt, as if Liam was pushing her away. “Okay,” she replied briefly, getting into her car without another glance.As soon as Jessica's car drove off, Liam pulled out his phone and called Dere.“Dere Maxiu speaking,” Dere answered in a mocking tone.Liam ignored the jest. “We need to talk.”Dere's tone turned sarcastic. “Do we?”Liam’s voice remained stern. “Meet me at Black Cup in twenty minutes.”He hung up before Dere could respond.Realizing his previ
The guards carefully lifted Liam's limp form and began to carry him towards the car. Jessica's eyes followed them, her expression worried. “What's wrong with him?” she asked Victor, her voice trembling.“The seal is breaking up,” Victor explained, her face grim. She thought he had more time. “And he needs your blood to get the Dragon Seal.”“I don't know if he knows that he needs your blood,” Victor said, his eyes locked on Jessica's, “but the seal's breakdown is consuming him.”Victor's eyes locked onto Jessica's. “We need to get the map,” she said, her voice low and urgent. “The one that will reveal the location of the Dragon Seal grass’s creator.”Jessica's brow furrowed in confusion. “But how do we get it?” she asked.Victor's gaze was intense. “Your blood, combined with Liam's, is the key. It's the only way to unlock the map and reveal its secrets.”“We need to get to the map before Grandalf and Valerie do,” Victor said, her eyes scanning the surrounding area as if searching fo
Luther's voice came through the comms device again, “Lord Asher, I'm reading some kind of magical barrier surrounding.”Asher pulled up to the abandoned warehouse, his mind still racing with questions about the third witch. Who could the witch be?? What was her connection to Liam?He thought to himself, “I will be there shortly,” he responded.He killed the engine and stepped out of the car, his eyes scanning the perimeter of the building. The Shadow Guards were waiting for him, their faces expressionless as they bowed in unison.He walked over to the tent where luther is, “Luther, what's the situation?” Asher asked, his voice low and urgent. “The warehouse is locked down tight,” Luther replied. “But I think I can crack the code and get us inside.” Asher nodded, his eyes fixed on the warehouse. “Do it. We need to know what's going on in there.”There was a pause, and then Luther's voice came through again. “Lord Asher. The barrier is down. But be careful, I'm reading some seriously
Asher was pacing in his room, his mind consumed by thoughts of Victor and Liam. He had expected her to arrive by now, but the silence was beginning to unnerve him.Just as he was starting to wonder if Victor had changed her mind, the door to his room burst open and his guard entered, bowing low.“A message from the Sect Leader’s bodyguard” the guard said, his voice low and urgent.Asher's pacing slowed to a stop as he turned to face the guard. “A message from the Sect Leader’s Guard?” he repeated, his eyes narrowing slightly.“Which one?” he asked, urgency laced in his voice.“The League of the Emerald Shield sir.” he said.“Are you sure?” he asked.The guard nodded. “Yes sir.” Asher walked to him and collected the wrapped paper, it was empty. He walked up to the light and ...examined the paper more closely, looking for any hidden messages or clues. He noticed that the paper had a faint scent of lavender and a small, almost imperceptible watermark of a crescent moon.He brought out an
Valerie struggled to collect herself from the ground, her head spinning from the impact. As she slowly sat up, she heard Grandalf's conversation with Jessica.“I see we underestimated your powers,” Grandfalf said, his voice dripping with anger.Jessica shot back, “Seems so, old man.”Jessica frantically scanned her surroundings for an object to use as a defense, but the area was strangely empty. Just as she was starting to lose hope, her gaze landed on Liam and a mysterious woman standing behind him.Liam's eyes locked onto Jessica's, and he mouthed silently, “Don't move.”Jessica's gaze flickered to the woman standing beside Liam, but her attention quickly snapped back to Grandford, who seemed oblivious to their arrival. Grandford sneered at Jessica, “You think you're clever and strong but you're just a foolish child playing with forces beyond your control.”Liam took a step forward, his eyes blazing with anger, and the woman beside him placed her hand on his arm. “Wait,” she whis
As the sun beat down on them, Theodore and his crew struggled to come to terms with their desperate situation. The sound they had heard earlier, which had sent shivers down their spines, turned out to be a demon bird perched atop a nearby tree. Fortunately, it seemed more interested in observing them than attacking.Theodore quickly assessed their situation and realized that their top priority was to find a way to cross the chasm that lay before them. He dispatched a team to search for sturdy sticks and branches that they could use to build a makeshift bridge.Meanwhile, the injured members of the crew cried out in agony, their wounds exacerbated by the scorching sun and the dry, cracked earth beneath them. The rest of the crew tried to comfort them, but it was clear that they needed medical attention, food, and water .Theodore's eyes scanned the horizon, searching for any sign of rescue or a way out of this desolate place. But all he saw was the endless expanse of barren wilderne
Jessica's memories came flooding back, she felt a surge of emotions, fear, anger, and sadness. She struggled against the restraints that bound her to the bed but they held fastThere was nothing holding to the bed, yet she cannot move. The spell that immobilized her legs seemed to be growing stronger, making it harder for her to even twitch a muscle.Jessica's mind was racing, she tried to piece together the events that had led her to this point. She was at a club “Fuck” she thought to herself.“Arthur,”she muttered. She remembered her mother's death, the feeling of helplessness and despair that had consumed her. And then... and then there were the flashbacks. Memories of her mother teaching her how to cast spells, how to brew potions. Memories of her mother's frightened face as she lay dying staring at the blurred killer’s face.Jessica's eyes narrowed as she realized that her memories were not just random recollections. They were clues. Clues to her past, to her mother's secrets, a
Grandalf's voice echoed through the dimly lit chamber, his words laced with a sense of urgency. “Valerie, we must convene immediately. The girl's powers have awakened, and she's more formidable than we anticipated.”Valerie came out from the shadows, her eyes gleaming with interest. “I've been monitoring her progress, Grandalf. Her abilities are indeed impressive, but we must be cautious. If she learns to harness her powers, she could become a significant threat.”Grandalf nodded in agreement. “Precisely why we must act swiftly. We cannot allow her to become a wild card. Our plans depend on her remaining... manageable.”Valerie's expression turned calculating. “I'll take care of it, Grandalf. But we'll need to be strategic. The girl's powers are still raw, but she's resourceful. We can't underestimate her.”Grandalf's eyes narrowed. “See that you don't, Valerie. Our future depends on it.”“We need Liam's blood,” Valerie said. “That is the only thing delaying…”“And what is stopping yo
The receptionist led Arthur through a secure door behind the front desk and into a cramped control room. Banks of monitors lined the walls, displaying feeds from security cameras throughout the hotel.A gruff-looking security guard looked up from his station. “Can I help you?”The receptionist nodded. “This gentleman is looking for his friends. They're registered guests, but they're not answering their phones.”The security guard's expression softened. “Okay, let's take a look. What time did they go missing?”Arthur thought back. “We were at the club around 9 PM. I haven't heard from them since.”The security guard nodded. “Alright, let me pull up the footage from 9 PM onwards.”He began typing on his console, and the monitors flickered to life, displaying various feeds from around the hotel.Arthur's eyes scanned the screens, his heart racing with anticipationHe fast-forwarded through the recordings, stopping at various points to show Arthur people entering and leaving the hotel.Ar
Liam felt a surge of heat and energy course through his veins, like molten fire igniting his very core. His breath caught in his throat as his heart racing accelerated.At first, it was exhilarating, as if his senses had been heightened. But soon, the sensation turned intense, overwhelming. Liam's vision blurred, and his legs buckled.He stumbled, gasping for air, as a searing pain ripped through his chest. The mark, once a subtle hum, now blazed like a wildfire, fighting his way through his system.“Liam!” Victor shouted, rushing to his side.Liam's hands grasped at his chest, as if trying to contain the inferno within. “It's...burning…” he choked out, spitting black blood.Victor grabbed Liam's shoulders, holding him upright. “What's happening?”Liam's eyes rolled back, his body shuddering. “The mark...it's spreading…”Victor's grip tightened. “Fight it, Liam! Don't let it consume you!”Liam's face contorted in agony, his voice barely audible. “Can't...stop it…”Suddenly, Liam's bod