“Ouch, Laim, you're hurting me.” Jessica exclaimed.Laim's gaze snapped back to hers, his eyes widening in surprise.He did not realize that his grip was too tight, he relaxed his grip, and removed his hands immediately.“I am sorry, I didn't mean to.” Liam apologized, his expression softening.Arthur rushed to Jessica's side. “Are you good?” he asked, concern etched on his face.Jessica nodded, wincing slightly. Arthur turned to Liam, his expression stern. “What the fuck, man?!”Jessica grasped Arthur's arm, holding him back. “It was an accident, not intentional, okay? Let's all just calm down and settle into our rooms, okay?”Liam looked remorseful. “I'm sorry, Jess. I didn't mean to hurt you.” he apologized again.Arthur's gaze lingered on Laim before nodding. “Alright, let's cool off,” he said, backing down.“Arthur, you should head to your room,” Jessica instructed firmly, her eyes still locked on Laim.Arthur hesitated, his gaze lingering on Laim before nodding. “Fine, but we'
Liam's eyes widened as Jessica's yell echoed in the room. He rushed towards the bathroom, scared that something bad happened to Jessica. “Miss Matthew!!!!!Are you okay?’Jessica's voice came from inside, embarrassed. “Yeah, I'm fine. Just slipped.”Liam was relieved. “Do you need help?”“No, I'm good,” Jessica replied, her voice muffled because of the sound of the running water. Liam hesitated, then turned away, trying to ignore the mental image of Jessica naked that kept appearing in his head. He took a deep breath, focusing on the sound of running water.A few minutes later, Jessica came out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel, her hair dripping wet. Liam averted his gaze, feeling his face flush.“Sorry about that,”Jessica said, smiling wryly. “Guess I'm a bit clumsy today, there are no robes here.” she said laughing awkwardly.Liam cleared his throat. “No worries. Are you okay?” Jessica nodded, tightening the towel around herself. “Yeah. Just need to get dressed.”As Jessica bega
Liam left the room, uneasy about Jessica wearing the clothes Arthur had bought. He quickly called his secretary.“Get me a nice, short gown for My wife, suitable for the club,’ he instructed.“What size sir?” she asked.“Remember the woman who came with me to the company? Get her size. Have it delivered to my room.”His secretary hesitated before asking. “Aren't you and Jessica sharing a room, sir?”Liam chuckled. “Just do as I say.” he said He hung up and headed to Arthur's room. He rang the doorbell for about five minutes, but Arthur didn't answer. Liam knocked.Arthur opened the door, half-dressed. “What's up, man?”Liam held up a bag of food. “I brought you dinner. We're almost ready to leave.”Arthur hesitated. “Uh, I have company. I'll meet you there.”Liam's eyes narrowed, he shrugged his shoulders and handed the food over to him. Arthur shut the door abruptly.Liam pulled out his phone and dialed the manager's number. “Fix the doorbell for room 314,”he instructed. |”It's not
As Liam and Jessica stepped out of the hotel into the night air, a sleek Lamborghini was waiting for them at the entrance of the hotel. its sleek lines and vibrant color illuminating the darkness. ]Liam opened the door, and Jessica slid into the luxurious leather seat. He joined her,and they decided to wait for Arthur for a few minutes.Liam poured two glasses of fine wine from the chilled bottle nestled in the console.“Cheers,”Liam said, handing her the glass.Jessica smiled, sipping the wine as they savored the intimate moment.Ten minutes passed and there was no sign of Arthur and Liam checked his watch.“He said we should leave without him.” Jessica said looking up from her phone. Liam was happy. “Shall we?”Jessica nodded, finishing her wine. Liam knocked at the glass between the driver cabin and their seat.The Lamborghini glided through the city streets, arriving at the exclusive nightclub, “Eclipse.” The attendant's eyes widened as Liam stepped out, and he hastened to open
Liam gestured toward the restroom. “I think Arthur's just taking a bit longer. He'll be out soon.” he half yelled.Jessica's gaze lingered on the restroom door before shifting back to Liam. Her eyes sparkled mischievously.“Let's dance!” she exclaimed, tugging on Liam's arm.Liam hesitated, his eyes scanning the crowded dance floor. “I don't know, Jess. Maybe we should wait for Arthur.”“He might be looking for us, we can’t stay somewhere crowded.”Jessica's pout deepened, her lips curling downward. She batted her eyelashes, giving Liam her best baby eyes."Please?" she whispered, her voice husky.Liam's determination crumbled. “Fine!” he surrendered, smiling. She looked so cute and he was glad he saw this side of her.Jessica squealed in delight, pulling Liam onto the dance floor.As they moved to the dance floor, Liam's hands wrapped around Jessica's waist, drawing her close. Their bodies swayed in perfect sync, the music pulsating through them.But as the alcohol began to take its
Gabriel led her upstairs, his hand gently guiding her by the small of her back. The As they reached the top, Gabriel's gaze held hers, his eyes burning with desire. As he glanced at what she was wearing, He pushed open the door to his room, it is a warm, luxurious space.“Come in,” he whispered, his voice low and husky.Ashley stepped inside, her eyes scanning the room. Gabriel followed, closing the door behind them.The click of the lock startled Ashley“Why did you come?” Gabriel asked, his voice barely above a whisper.Ashley's smile was a slow, sultry curve. “You know why.”Gabriel's eyes narrowed. “You already have a plan?.”Ashley's voice dropped to a whisper. “I came for you.”Gabriel's face inches from hers, his breath mingled with hers.“Say it again,” he whispered. “ I miss you so I came for you, Gabriel.”He pulled her to himself with her waist, Gabriel's lips brushed against Ashley's neck, sending shivers down her spine. His fingers intertwined with hers, their palms pre
Ashley woke up to an empty space beside her. She stretched, yawned, and sat up, scanning the room for Gabriel. His side of the bed was cold, untouched.She tossed off the covers and swung her legs over the edge, planting her feet firmly on the floor. Ashley stood, walked to Gabriel's closet, and pulled out one of his favorite shirts. She slipped it on, inhaling his scent, and headed downstairs.The living room was bathed in morning light. Gabriel sat on the couch, laptop open, eyes fixed on the screen.Ashley approached quietly, observing him. His brow furrowed, focused.She snuck up behind him and wrapped her arms around his neck.“Hey, good morning,” she whispered, her breath tickling his ear.Gabriel's reaction was Lighting fast.“What the fuck!” he yelled, trying to pry her hands off. “Get your hands off me!”Ashley's eyes sparkled with mischief as she tightened her grip, her fingers intertwining with Gabriel's hair.“Someone is grumpy,” she teased, her voice husky.Gabriel's fac
The pulsating music and flashing lights of the club surrounded them as Arthur led Jessica to the bathroom.They weaved through the crowded dance floor, dodging revelers and waving hands.As they approached the ladies' room, the bouncer nodded at Arthur.“Alright, man,” he said, stepping aside.Arthur acknowledged him with a nod.When they reached the bathroom door, Arthur asked, “Are you good?”Jessica nodded, her eyes scanning the area.The bathroom line was long, but Arthur guided her to the front.Jessica nodded, her eyes scanning the area. “Yeah, I'm good. Just give me a minute.”Arthur's expression turned concerned. “You sure?”Jessica's gaze met Arthur's. “I need a minute alone, please.”Arthur hesitated before nodding. “Alright, but be quick. I'll keep watch.”He stepped back, positioning himself near the entrance.Jessica pushed open the bathroom door and slipped inside.As the door closed behind her, she leaned against the sink, exhaling deeply.She opened her eyes “Fuck!, yo
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