Merrick and the rest of the group exchanged worried glances, again. Something beyond their control? That didn't bode well for anyone. They all knew that Mad Oracle wasn't one to scare easily, so if he was worried, then they should be too.Merrick turned to Roderick, his voice calm. "Do your family know anything about this before?"Roderick shook his head. "No, I just found out about it now too."Merrick rubbed his chin, deep in thought. "So why did Mad Oracle come with you?"Roderick explained, "He came to our house and asked me to come with him here. I was even confused why he didn't invite my father."Merrick nodded, then turned to Mad Oracle and gestured for him to explain himself.Mad Oracle let out a deep sigh, before beginning to speak. "Alright, I think I should explain a little more. My old friend, Fate Whisperer, she had a vision. Dark vision of an unknown power that will come and destroy everything we know. She also said that the future of the world will depend on three peop
The group stared at Adam incredulously. What did he mean by "the one who was born to change everything"?No one dared to speak or move. It was as if the whole world had stopped around them.After a few moments of tense silence, Mad Oracle took a deep breath and spoke again, his voice imbued with cautious curiosity. "What do you mean by that?"Adam's gaze fixed on Merrick, who flinched at the sudden attention. Merrick said, "Are you... are you going to tell them about... them?"Adam nodded once, never breaking his gaze on Merrick. And Roderick, unaware of the thoughts running through Mad Oracle and Merrick's minds, simply sneered at Adam. He thought the man in front of him was just a good talker, full of hot air and nothing more."What a load of nonsense," Roderick exclaimed. "This guy is just spouting gibberish to sound important. Am I supposed to believe in this bullshit too?"But as he looked around the group, Roderick saw something in their faces that gave him pause. There was fea
The room suddenly began to shake as if an earthquake were happening, and the group staggered, trying to maintain their balance. "Adam, what is going on?" Rosalind cried out, fear in her voice.But Adam simply stood there, his eyes closed, basking in the sensation of his fake mentor's presence. The group looked at him, then back at Roderick, who was now on his knees, looking up at the ceiling as if trying to plead for mercy.Suddenly, everything came to a halt. The trembling ceased, and the mysterious voice disappeared as swiftly as it had emerged.Then, an eerie chill filled the room, accompanied by a dense, palpable energy. In the heart of the space, a circular tear in reality materialized, floating just above the floor.The group stood frozen, their eyes fixed on the anomaly with a mix of awe, dread, and curiosity. Slowly, a silhouette emerged from the rip, prompting gasps from everyone except Adam.The figure that materialized was like none they had ever encountered. She bore the
Adam leaned in and began to speak, outlining his plan to use Mad Oracle's connection to spread information about the Reed family and their power. As he spoke, Merrick listened intently, realizing that this was a golden opportunity to elevate his family's status in society.As Adam continued to lay out his plan, Mad Oracle shuddered, his mind racing with ideas. The prospect of having such ally was intoxicating, and he could barely contain his excitement.But Mad Oracle couldn't resist interrupting Adam mid-sentence, "Hold on a second. Before we get too deep into this plan of yours, there's something I need to ask you."Adam stopped speaking, looking up at the Mad Oracle expectantly. "What do you need to know?"Mad Oracle paused for a moment, collecting his thoughts before finally asking, "If I help you with this, can you promise me something in return?"Adam's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "What do you want?""I want to see your mentor again."Adam's expression softened, understandin
Adam choked on his drink, surprised by Sarah's sudden statement. He coughed and cleared his throat. "What...what are you talking about, mom?"Sarah gave him a pointed look, and his heart sank as he realized what she meant. Adam shook his head. "This is not the right time to talk about this."But Sarah was not deterred. "Actually, I think it's the perfect time."Rachel couldn't help but chime in. "Yeah, if you guys have your engagement on the same day, that means you'll save money on decorations and stuff. Plus, it'll be like a two-for-one deal."Everyone at the table stared at Rachel in shock, unsure if she was being serious or if she was just trying to lighten the mood.Rosalind burst out laughing, unable to keep a straight face any longer. "Rachel, you're hilarious!"Adam shook his head in defeat, a small smile gracing his lips. "I don't think that's how it works, Rach."But Rachel just shrugged, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Hey, I'm just trying to be practical."Aria laughed,
Despite Sarah's attempts to move on, the tension in the room did not dissipate. Lilith sat back in her seat, her arms folded across her chest, still visibly upset. Aria tried to engage her in conversation, but Lilith only responded with short, curt answers, clearly not interested in small talk.As the group discussed the details of the weddings, Lilith interjected occasionally, insisting on certain traditions and customs that had to be followed at her wedding. Aria and Adam tried to compromise, but Lilith was inflexible.As the night wore on, the group finally came to a tentative agreement about the wedding plans, but the tension between Lilith and Aria continued to simmer beneath the surface.As the clock struck midnight, Lilith rose from her seat, ready to depart from the meeting. As she made her way to the door, Adam stopped her with a gentle touch on her arm."Lilith, I want to talk to you," he said softly.Lilith hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Okay."Adam led her to a qu
Adam hesitated for a moment, but then the knocking grew louder and more insistent."Adam, Lilith, are you in there?" Aria's voice called out from behind the door.Adam swore under his breath and pulled away from Lilith, leaving her panting and unsatisfied on the bed. He quickly pulled up his pants and made his way to the door."Aria, what are you doing here?" he asked, trying to sound as casual as possible.Aria looked at him suspiciously. "I saw you and Lilith leave together, and I just wanted to make sure everything was okay."Adam could feel his cheeks flushing red. "Everything's fine."Aria's eyes narrowed, and she stepped closer to him. "Are you sure? It sounded like Lilith was upset earlier, and–"But before Aria could finish her sentence, Lilith appeared behind Adam, her hair disheveled and her shirt half-open. Aria's expression changed immediately, her eyes widening in shock."I–I didn't realize you were... busy," Aria stammered, quickly turning on her heel and hurrying away d
Lilith gazed at him with wide eyes, her eyebrows furrowed in surprise. "What? Why's that?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.Adam gave a small shrug, his hand gently brushing over Lilith's still shaking body. "I just always thought that if we had children, they would be boys. You know, to carry on my legacy," he explained, his voice soft and soothing.A small smile spread across Lilith's lips as she traced her fingers lightly over Adam's firm chest. "Well, who knows?" she said, her voice filled with hope. "Perhaps we will have a daughter who is just as strong and capable as any son."Adam chuckled softly, wrapping his arm around Lilith's waist and pulling her closer to him. "You're right," he agreed, his breath warm against Lilith's ear. "As long as our child is healthy and happy, that is all that truly matters."Lilith nodded in agreement, resting her head on Adam's shoulder and letting out a content sigh. They sat together in comfortable silence for a few moments, enj