The Risen HODWII

Chapter 34 : Terrifying Monster

**Venice Claire's POV**

10:55 in the evening, I opened the door to his room to see him half-naked, lying on his bed. I can't help the heated sensation building up within me every time we get to be alone inside his room... and it's hard to control myself. Luckily, I'm stronger than I expected.

His eyes were closed, but I knew well enough that he wasn't asleep yet. I walked towards the closet, took my sleeping garments, and proceeded to the bathroom.

After finishing my bath, I felt so relieved opening the bathroom door. I walked toward the bed and lay down, facing his handsome face. I couldn't help but bite my lips the moment my eyes landed on his perfectly thin-lined lips.

Until now, I still ask myself... how did I ever make this guy fall for me? I'm nothing... I'm empty... nothing is special about me... I'm covered with darkness, and I've killed people countless times.

He doesn't know about it yet, but I can sense that he keeps denying to himself what he knows as of now.

His long, thick eyelashes slowly moved up, revealing his mesmerizing oceanic blue eyes that perfectly suit his sluggish-looking handsome face. I sighed. Why do I keep complimenting him?

"Can't sleep?" I asked lowly in a reassuring manner.

"I can't... especially when you keep staring at me," he whispered and wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me closer to him. I felt so warm and comfortable from this closeness we have.

"I can't help it," I stated softly.

"Do I look so handsome?" A small smile crept on his face.

From the honesty I had right now, I nodded, and his smile suddenly disappeared, changing into a serious one.

"Ahm... do I have a chance to win your love, Claire?" I could feel his voice slightly trembling with hesitation.

I intensely looked into his hopeful and weary eyes staring at me... deeper inside me... it seems like he's looking right into my soul.

I slowly raised my hand, brushing his soft hair; it was so smooth that it sent a tingling sensation through me. Looking at his hair, avoiding eye contact with him, I could still feel his gaze on me, which filled my stomach with butterflies and my life with flying colors.

I want this to last... I want to feel him beside me every second of my life... I want him.

My hand flowed down to his nape.

"I..." I could feel him patiently waiting for my words, liking my touch. I suddenly pressed a vein at the back of his neck, which made his eyes slowly close. "Love you," I stated the last words the moment his eyes were completely closed.

You already have my heart, Xenon... you own me wholeheartedly... but you shouldn't know about it. I know what you can do... "Whether you will leave me or will fight for me... both of those shouldn't happen," I murmured, knowing that he had already fallen asleep. If you discover that I am not that kind of angel but... a terrifying monster, there's a possibility that you will leave me... but I want to be with you until that day happens. I want to treasure this moment with you... and accept that one terrifying day.

On the other hand...

If you'll ever accept me for who I am, you will get involved in my dark world, and I don't want that to happen... I don't want my family to hunt you. They are devils... and they can do anything if it means your death. I'm not stupid enough not to know what they will do; Xenon can be a blockage to their path, and they wouldn't like it.

I kissed his forehead and took his arm off me. Then, I slowly got out of bed, facing the door.

"Anyone who tries to take you away from me... will die, until that day comes, when you don't need me anymore," I said more to myself and walked out of the room.

I went to Stella's room; good thing it was the nearest room to the staircase. When I opened her door, I saw Lucas and Stella sleeping soundly on the bed. The Blue Fire Gang must have carried them all to their rooms. I smirked; they're hella good.

I took my bag from under the closet and grabbed my Silencer suit, including two of my Silencer guns and a pack of bullets.

Standing up, I looked at my watch: 11:55 PM. Five minutes left until the lights turn off. I went to the bathroom and wore my suit. After two minutes, I got out.

Through the window of Stella's room... I could see a man hiding from a distance behind a tree. They were already on their posts, prepared. If they made just one mistake, I wouldn't let them get away.

This is my mission for the Blue Fire Gang, a test to know how long they will last.

Maybe tonight, tomorrow, and if they are lucky, it will take ages. I took a deep breath. Tonight will be... the end of the Degouti Mafia.

They chose the wrong path.

I walked out of the room and went toward the grand staircase, standing at the top... looking beyond. The lights suddenly turned off, revealing only darkness in this silent night.

I let my eyes turn red as she took over.

The Degouti Mafia chooses death.

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**Jacob's POV**

I turned off the lights from the basement and immediately rushed toward the door. Using a small light from the screen of my phone, I walked too fast. I don't know why, but fear is dominating me.

My heartbeat was racing too fast!

This house is too dark... too terrifying, knowing that a monster lies here, and I can feel her. This time, not the other way around; I feel different... I feel terrified!

I was ordered not to look back, but when I got near the door... as the saying goes, curiosity kills the cat. My head slowly turned back, but I wish I hadn't... my body started trembling in fear, and I couldn't even move my feet!

I wanted to run, but I couldn't!

I'm looking at the monster! A shadow of darkness, but with eyes blazing with fire... this isn't Claire, but an absolute monster!

From the top of the grand staircase... a monster is standing, looking straight, but suddenly, the two circular fires moved, and I was too shocked when they were already staring at me. Holy cow!

"Shit," I cursed too lowly and opened the door at the fastest pace I could! I ran toward the forest with my heart racing at thousands of beats per second. This couldn't be happening! Just then, I slumped on the grass, looking nowhere... out of myself.

Those eyes... they were full of anger, hatred, and pain. I felt that I saw myself... my own monster.

"Jacob!" Blake yelled in a whisper. I looked at him to see his lips moving as if he were talking to me, yet I couldn't hear him...

All I could feel was my body... trembling in fear. "What have I done?" I murmured, asking myself.

I made a mistake that will haunt me for all my life... I'd rather be dead than to see it again. Than to see that... terrifying monster.