Elena couldn’t deny that she was nervous when Rhys asked to speak to her. ‘It was expected,’ She said inwardly. With a smile, Lydia led Jonathan out of the room to give the couple a chance to speak. There was a strange silence in the air; Elena stared at her gown, fidgeting with the ring on her finger. She was nervous about the conversation.“Rhys-”“Elena-”The two of them said simultaneously. Elena glanced at Rhys and then looked away, a blush appearing on her face. “You should go first.”“Elena, I’m so sorry that I dragged you to this mess. It was impulsive and stupid, but I couldn’t come up with anything else at that moment.” Rhys said sincerely, he felt as if he had stolen something from her. Her choice.“It is fine.” Elena felt a bit sad upon hearing his apology, she couldn’t help but feel like she was going to be discarded soon. So she hardened her heart, waiting for Rhys decision. “So what are we going to do? Our grandparents are already planning an engagement ceremony, your m
Rhys watched the two old men banter like teenagers over what should be of no concern to them, he and Elena watched the men for a while before they lost interest, he decided to break the argument before it turned to something physical. “Stop it both of you!” He ordered with a loud tone of voice.It was shocking to see two old men, the patriarch of their respective families suddenly become silent as soon as the heard Rhys. They still glowered and hissed at each other before returning to their respective seats. “Both of you are acting like kids. This is Elena and I’s wedding and I doubt that you guys should be in charge of the preparation.”“So you mean one person has to be in charge right?” Harrison stood up and approached his grandson. “I know you love grandpa so much to allow me pass up this opportunity. Right?”Luther huffed and turned to look at his granddaughter. “Elena, you know I took care of you since you were a teeny baby and grandpa has always imagined the day you would get ma
The reaction of the two old men was expected, they both glared at Johnathan who soon took off out of fright, inwardly promising not to show his face before them again. Elena shook her head while Rhys tried so hard to restrain his laughter. “Mum, what was that for?”Lydia shrugged, not giving her son any response, instead she beckoned to Elena and they both left to discuss something else. Seeing the old men settle their temporary feud with each other, Rhys walked towards them with two small bottles in his hands. “Grandfathers, I have something for both of you.”Harrison’s face brightened up. “You have something good for this old man?” Rhys nodded before showing them the bottles in his hands, both of them contained the mild version of the life extension elixir mixed with the diluted lake water. It was enough to heal the poison in Luther’s body and even help restructuring the bodies of both men.The two men grabbed the bottle and began to shoo him off. “Hey, just a drop daily!” He anno
Rhys flicked the dagger gently to remove the blood on it. “Lets go further,” He said casually to Rio who woke up as soon as he sensed that the wolf was dead. Both of them moved further into the cave which was now shaped like a wide tunnel. They arrived before a group of four wolves, behind them were two paths.“Master this may be difficult for you.” Rio said as he walked towards a corner, the wolves eyes were fixed on Rhys who had suddenly appeared. “I can get rid of both of them for you.” As the spirit of the space, Rio could control everything that happened in here, and killing two wolves was as easy as flicking one of his small hands.Although Rhys had killed a single wolf, attacking a group of them was different, one could be attacked from behind while he was trying to fight one enemy which was a very big disadvantage. Experience was needed to fight a group of monsters and people alike. Rhys didn’t have any attack skills so this was definitely going to be difficult for him but h
When Rhys was unconscious in the hospital, Rio had staged a means for the Fernandez men to find him, he had claimed that he was searching for food and had lost his way. Lydia was so worried about him and over the next few days she had not allowed him to be out of her sight so Rio had to modify everyone’s memories so that they would forget him while he remained in the space.After Rhys had rested properly in the space, he returned to the outside world and realized that he had spent over a day in the space. While he was regaining his strength, his family had been busy, trying to plan a wedding and Elena had to play along with them with Jonathan by her side.Stepping out of the room, he had a very strange feeling in his mind but doesn’t think much about it. He entered the elevator, punched the number for the ground floor and waited. He stepped out of the elevator but the strange feeling in his heart does not disappear, instead it intensifies. The waiting area was very dark. “Increase ro
With just a call from Lydia, three bodyguards entered the house and they took out the bodies, leaving just one. Rhys had killed everyone but one for a reason. The limbs and blood were quickly cleaned up and the room reverted to the normal state it was. Except for the lingering scent of blood in the air, no one would be able to guess what happened in the room. Lydia insisted on helping Rhys clean up and bandage the injury on his shoulder, she complained a few times while she was finishing the task. “How could you be so careless with your life?”“I promise, it would never happen again.” Rhys could only try to reassure her but there wasn’t much that he could say that would calm her down.“What of it has been your heart? What would you have done? Why didn’t you try to escape?” She went on and on about how Rhys could have avoided getting injured, then she turned to the three bodyguards who stood by the side with their heads bowed, they were trying to make their presence in the room very s
In an unknown location, a man sat on his desk, before a computer with a frown on his face as he read the recent news on the internet. The look on his face morphed to that of sheer anger as a picture popped up on the screen. “Who is this bastard! How dare he try to take what belongs to me!” .. the phone on the desk fell on his line of sight, he grabbed it and started to go through some of the contents on it. The picture of a woman appeared on the screen, he smiled as he gazed at it. “It won’t be long before you are by my side.” He kissed the screen and a very malicious expression appeared on his face.The woman on the picture was one that was familiar to a lot of people. It was Elena Topaz.The main socialite of the country and the dream woman of a lot of men and he was not an exception.He could still recall the first time he had saw her, he instantly knew that she was the one he wanted by her side. She would stand by his side and rule the empire he was slowly building, she would al
In another location, there was a man dressed in a white lab coat, he was staring at a large tube placed in the center of the room, inside the tube was a grown man who was twitching in pain, he kept scratching on his naked body with his nails, not caring whether pieces of flesh came off because of his actions.The man was screaming in pain but the sound could not be heard outside the tube, only his expression was enough to describe the pain he was feeling. The doctor was unmoved, he started crackling. “I am close! So close, just a few more experiments and I would be able to control the world.”The man in the test tube couldn’t hang on any longer, he let out a loud scream before his body exploded into bits. All that was left was meat paste and blood in replacement of what had been a human. There were numerous maggots moving around the bits of the man.“Experiment 763 was a failure, but we are so close to success.” The Doctor whispered to a recording pen that he was holding. “With a few
And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought with his life.Rhys was a force to be reckoned with, his fists flying as he took on Nikolai, Christopher, and Atlas. The three men were no match for his skill and determination, and soon they were all on the ground, defeated. Rhys didn’t even notice Elena, who was tied up and helpless, tears streaming down her face. She couldn’t believe her ears as she heard Rhys’ voice, strong and confident, as he fought for his life.“Rhys?” she whispered, her voice barely audible.But Rhys didn’t hear her. He was too busy taking down his enemies, his focus solely on the task at hand.Elena’s heart ached as she watched Rhys, her love for him overflowing. She had thought she would never see him again, and yet here he was. She struggled against her bonds, trying to break free, but they were too tight. She was trapped, unable to move or escape.And so she watched, helpless and frustrated, as Rhys fought for his life. She knew that he was stron
The helplessness was suffocating, crushing her beneath its weight. Nikolai gloated, his eyes gleaming with triumph. “You see, I’ve always wanted to gain control of the Fernandez family. And now, with you in my grasp, I can finally do it.”Christopher stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating. “Yes, Lydia, you’re a valuable pawn in our game. And soon, you’ll be nothing more than a memory.”Lydia’s eyes widened in shock as she realized that Christopher was a traitor, a betrayer of the worst kind. The revelation was like a punch to the gut, leaving her breathless and reeling. “You’re a monster,” she spat, her voice muffled by the gag.Christopher just laughed, his eyes glinting with amusement. “Oh, Lydia, you have no idea what I’m capable of. I’ve been playing a long game, and you’re just a small part of it.”Nikolai chuckled, his eyes gleaming with approval. “Yes, Christopher has been very helpful in our plans. He’s been instrumental in capturing Rhys as a child, and also in poison
The room seemed to darken, as if the shadows themselves were closing in around them, suffocating them with an unseen force. The air was thick with anticipation, heavy with the weight of unspoken words. “When did this happen?” Jonathan asked, his voice firm, but laced with a hint of desperation.Rhys’ eyes narrowed, his mind racing with possibilities. He could feel the tension building, like a storm about to break. “What’s going on?” Rhys mouthed to Jonathan, his voice barely audible over the pounding of his own heart.Jonathan held up a hand, signaling Rhys to wait, his eyes fixed on some unseen point, as if trying to will the answer into existence. The silence was oppressive, a physical force that pressed down upon them, making it hard to breathe. Rhys felt like he was drowning in a sea of uncertainty.“I’ll mobilize my men, Uncle. We’ll find them,” Jonathan said, his voice reassuring, but laced with a hint of doubt.Rhys’ eyes widened, his heart racing with fear. He knew that someth
Rhys’ eyes widened in surprise, and he leaned forward, eager to hear more. “What? That’s not possible. I’m the rightful heir.”“I know,” Jonathan said, nodding. “But Harrison seemed convinced that Atlas was the better choice. And Christopher, your uncle, has been backing him up.”Rhys’ face darkened with anger, and he clenched his fists. “I’ll deal with them,” he growled.Jonathan placed a hand on Rhys’ shoulder. “I know you will, Rhys. But you need to be careful. They’re not going to give up easily.”Rhys nodded, his expression serious. “I know. But I’m not going to let them get away with this. I’m going to fight for what’s rightfully mine.”Jonathan smiled, feeling a sense of pride and admiration for his friend. “I know you will, Rhys. And I’ll be right there beside you.”As they sat there, Jonathan couldn’t help but think about how much Rhys had been through. He had lost his family, his home, and his identity. But he was still standing, still fighting. “Rhys, I’m sorry,” Jonathan s
Rhys chuckled and shook his head. “I’m not a ghost, Jonathan. I’m alive.”But Jonathan refused to believe it. He took a step back, his eyes fixed on Rhys as if he was seeing a specter. “No, no, no,” Jonathan muttered to himself. “This can’t be real. You’re dead. I saw your dead body. Who the hell is trying to mess with me.” Jonathan hurriedly took out a gun from his jacket and pointed it at Rhys. “Who the fuck are you and why do you look like him?” His voice was cold and unfeeling Rhys stood up and took a step forward, his hands outstretched. “Jonathan, listen to me. I’m alive. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’m here. I’m flesh and blood.”Jonathan’s eyes welled up with tears as he looked at Rhys. He wanted to believe him, but his mind was struggling to accept the truth.Rhys took another step forward, his voice gentle and reassuring. “Jonathan, I know this is a lot to take in. But I’m here. I’m alive. And I’m not going anywhere.”A vast array of emotions swirled within Jonathan a
Rhys and Zephyr drifted off to sleep on the boat, the gentle rocking motion and the sound of the waves lulling them into a deep slumber. But as they slept, a warm light enveloped them, and they vanished from the ship. Rhys opened his eyes to find himself in a strange room. He was lying on a comfortable couch, and Zephyr was still asleep beside him. But as he looked around, he realized that they were no longer on the boat. They were in a study room, filled with books and strange artifacts.Rhys sat up, his mind racing with confusion. Where were they? How did they get there? He looked around the room, trying to find some answers. But there was no one there apart from him and Zephyr.“Rio, what’s going on?” Rhys asked, his voice shaking slightly.“I’m the one who teleported you here,” Rio replied, his voice calm and reassuring. “You’re safe, Rhys. You’re in a safe place.”Rhys’ eyes widened in shock. “But how did we get here? And where is here?”“You needed to get back to your family,” R
Zephyr’s face lit up with joy, her eyes shining like stars. “Thank you, Rhys! I won’t let you down, I promise!”Rhys smiled, feeling a sense of trepidation mixed with excitement. What had he just gotten himself into? Only time would tell. As they prepared to leave the island, Rhys couldn’t help but wonder what lay ahead. He pushed the thoughts aside, focusing on the task at hand.Rhys asked Rio, his mind still connected to his friend’s. “How are we going to leave the island?” he asked, his thoughts transmitted directly to Rio.“Break the barrier,” Rio replied, his voice clear and confident in Rhys’ mind. “It’s the only way off the island.”Rhys looked around, trying to locate the barrier. He saw a shimmering wall of light a few meters away, pulsing with a gentle blue energy. The barrier seemed to hum with power, its surface rippling like water.“That’s it?” Rhys asked, his doubts creeping in. “It looks so fragile.”“It’s not as easy as it looks,” Rio warned. “The barrier is powerful,
As they meditated, Zephyr could feel her connection to the island beginning to weaken since the disappearance of the Starheart. She knew that she would have to find a way leave soon, to return to the human world and create an identity for herself. But for now, she was content to sit beside Rhys, to focus on her own energy, and to help him heal. Zephyr’s thoughts turned to her own journey, to the island that she had been on for as long as she could remember. She really could not fault her parents for abandoning her but she really wished that they had found a better place for her. As she meditated, Zephyr could feel her energy growing stronger, more vibrant. She knew that she would be able to leave the island soon, to return to a new world. Zephyr’s eyes opened, and she looked at Rhys. He was still meditating, his eyes closed, his face peaceful. She smiled, feeling a sense of connection to him, of friendship even though throughout the time that they spent together, he was unconscious.
Rhys had his mind set on breaking the barrier and leaving the island behind. He thought of his family , how worried they were after the had found out about his disappearance. He lets out a huge sigh and rubbed his forehead. “How long was I unconscious?” He inquired from Zephyr “A year and two days.” Zephyr sat down next to him as she responded.What? The response came as a shock to him, he found it hard to believe that he had been unconscious and away from his family for more than a year. This fueled his resolve to break the barrier and return home. Zephyr’s voice broke the silence, her words soft and gentle. “Don’t worry, human. I’ll help you. We’ll figure out a way to break the barrier together.”Rhys’ gaze snapped back to Zephyr, his eyes searching hers. He saw a determination there, a sense of purpose that mirrored his own. “Thank you,” Rhys said softly, his voice barely above a whisper.Zephyr smiled, her eyes crinkling at the corners. “We’ll do it, Rhys. I promise.”“Rhys.”“Wh