Sonnets of supernatural

Epilogue

What really happened during the ritual......

Verena navigated the winding roads to the clandestine meeting point, anticipation coursing through her veins. Lilith, the enigmatic witch, awaited her arrival with all the essential ingredients for the impending ritual. As Verena stepped into the dark and cold room, candles flickered at every corner, casting an eerie glow. In the center lay a large circle, where the dance of destiny would unfold.

Seated within the circle, Verena's heart raced with a mix of nervousness and excitement. Ready to embrace a new existence, she envisioned a future with Orion, their chances now seemingly guaranteed. Unbeknownst to her, the ritual's cost exceeded the bounds of time and trust.

Following Lilith's instructions, the binding ritual commenced, intertwining Verena's essence with Orion's through strands of his hair and drops of her blood. Lilith chanted ancient words, causing the candles to burn fiercely, enveloping the room in an unnatural warmth. The circle of flames ignited, leaving Verena startled by the sudden burst of fire.

As the flames subsided, an unsettling sight met her gaze. Lilith's complexion turned crimson, veins pulsating beneath her skin. Candles suspended in the air for fleeting moments before extinguishing in unison. When Lilith's eyes opened, they bore an abyssal blackness, a stark contrast to the grey they once were.

Verena, now a vampire, felt an unbearable churn within as pain coursed through her being. Unaware of Orion's simultaneous torment, she endured for the sake of love. Orion, reaching out through an unreachable network, struggled in anguish. Tied to Verena's human form, as her humanity succumbed, so did Orion.

Verena, overwhelmed by the pain, drove back to Orion to share the news of their potential eternal union. Despite numerous attempts to reach Orion during the journey, each call went unanswered, instilling fear in her. Upon arriving at Orion's place, a harrowing sight awaited her. Orion lay lifeless on the floor, a letter in his hands expressing his willingness to defy vampire norms for their love. The intended surprise turned tragic, leaving Verena immersed in grief. Seeking answers, she contacted Lilith and discovered the witch's malevolent plan. 

The truth unfolded in the shadows of betrayal. Lilith, playing on Verena's trust, sought power through a sinister ruse. The ritual demanded the sacrifice of both a human and a vampire life, a detail concealed from Verena. In her quest for immortality, Verena unknowingly orchestrated Orion's demise, and Lilith emerged from the shadows, empowered by the dark transaction.

Filled with rage, Verena realized the irreversible loss of her beloved, finding herself alone in the aftermath of Lilith's dark machinations.