THE HIDDEN'S ORDER MYSTERY

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Arabella arrived at Alex's house, concerned about not having joined Theolinda. Alex wasn't yet home. Suddenly, she felt cold, and Marcus Lucius appeared in front of her, saying:

"You are going to be the next Domina."

"Look, I don't want to be the next Domina, alright? Do you understand what I am saying?"

"Why wouldn't you want to? It is a tremendous honour to join the Order." Marcus Lucius asked with genuine surprise.

Arabella laughed.

"Honour? Is it an honour to belong to a group that murders people for their secrets? I do not want that honour."

"Young lady, the Order's secrets are immeasurable. You can't imagine it."

"I do not wish to know them. I don't care about them! Look elsewhere," Arabella explained.

With a solemn demeanour, Marcus Lucius replied:

"I accept your decision. I do not force anyone to be part of the order. Freedom is fundamental."

Marcus Lucius disappeared. Arabella said:

"The guy was more reasonable than I expected. Great!"

Dylan escorted Theolinda into a dimly lit room, where a single candle flickered on the table. Theolinda felt a sense of unease wash over her as she looked around. Taking the gun from her, he proceeded to bind her hands and feet, compelling her to sit on the ground.

"What do you want from me?" Theolinda asked.

"You and I are going to have fun," Dylan exclaimed, laughing.

"You'll have to kill me first."

"Don't give me ideas, beauty," Dylan replied, approaching her and touching her face.

Theolinda bit Dylan's hand hard. Dylan winced in pain and grabbed her hair, pulling her head back.

"Oh, you fucking demon whore!" Dylan exclaimed as he punched Theolinda in the face hard.

 She said:

"I know you are the murderer."

Dylan got up and asked:

"Why would I kill those people?"

"Matt knew too much; Mitchell was snooping around, and Lord Paul was an arrogant guy," Theolinda responded. She realized she was in danger; her cheekbone was swollen as a result of the impact, but she had to speak up.