Beyond the veil of humanity, In a world where demons, vampires, werewolves, witches, and fairies coexist, the delicate balance of power is disrupted by the emergence of a forbidden mixed-breed. As prophecies unfold and allegiances shift, the fate of...
Valmorth moved with sly, swift steps, retrieving a dagger from its tube box and concealing it behind his back. As he approached Forsythe, his hand extended, knife at the ready.
Suddenly, Callisto announced, "We've caught a whiff."
Valmorth swiftly hid the dagger, and Forsythe turned, eyes narrowing...as it met with Valmorth's
"What are you doing?"
Valmorth's head bowed, masking his thoughts. Forsythe attempted to read his mind, but Valmorth, ever cunning, fogged his thoughts.
"Nothing... What's the next plan after we find him?" Valmorth asked.
"Extract," Forsythe replied, walking past Valmorth.
Valmorth's voice took on urgency. "What do you mean extract, my Lord?"
Forsythe halted. "Do you still have that orb with you?"
Valmorth stopped, turning. "Y-yes... but you know it might not be strong enough to contain his power."
"I know," Forsythe said, resuming his pace. "It should last long enough for us to find the Sothic Orb."
_POV: AT THE LEGION CLAN'S ASSEMBLY_
Nimue's thoughts swirled, consumed by Asher's a sense. Suddenly, a stabbing pain pierced her chest, like a dagger twisting deep within.
She clutched her chest, wincing, but the agony overwhelmed her. Her knees buckled, and she slipped to the floor.
"Nimue!" Queen Zephyrine and King Finnan rushed to her side, alarm etched on their faces.
"What happened, dear?" King Finnan asked, concern lacing his voice.
Nimue struggled to speak, her face contorted in pain. "I don't know... I—"
The Sothic Orb in Aria's pocket began to glow, casting an ethereal lights. Aria pulled it out, her eyes widening.
"He's here," Queen Lyrebird muttered, still entranced, her voice barely audible.
Nimue's pain intensified, as if Asher's distress called to her. Slowly, she rose to her feet, her face still etched with agony.
"If he's here... I can't let him endure another phase of pain without me." Nimue's voice trembled.
Queen Zephyrine's expression turned stern. "Have you lost all sense?! He's dangerous, Nimue."
King Finnan urged, "Darling, sit. You're not thinking clearly."
But Nimue shook her head, determination burning within. "If I had stayed with him, returned to him, he wouldn't have faced this alone."
Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke. "I feel him, Mum. He's calling out to me. I can't let him down again."
The weight of her emotions crushed her. Tears rolled down her cheeks, and her body began to shimmer.
In an instant, Nimue transformed into a tiny firefly, her form glowing softly. She hovered, then zipped towards the door, disappearing into the night.
"Nimue!!" Queen Zephyrine and King Finnan yelled in unison, their voices echoing back, filled with worry and despair.
_POV: SOMEWHERE IN TENEBROUS_
Nimue's flight was a frantic blur as she whooshed through the dense trees, the wind whipping her hair into a frenzy. Her heart pounded in her chest, driven by an urgent sense of desperation. She followed the pain, a beacon calling her to Asher's location.
As she burst through the underbrush, a figure sighted in the darkness. Nimue transformed into human form, her feet touching the damp earth. She approached cautiously, her senses on high alert.
"A-asher?... Is that you?" Her voice trembled, laced with concern.
Her hands made contact with his shoulder, and an icy chill ran through her veins. Asher crouched on the ground, his face hidden, his body shrouded in shadows.
His skin was deathly pale, cracked and dry like the earth itself. Black veins ran through his body like dark rivers, pulsing with an otherworldly energy.
"Asher?" Nimue whispered, falling to one knee beside him.
Slowly, she lifted his head, her fingers tracing the contours of his face. His eyes were pitch black, empty wells that seemed to suck the light from the air. His breathing was erratic, shallow gasps that barely stirred the air.
"Asher!!" she almost screamed, her voice cracking with fear.
Asher's gaze flickered, his eyes locking onto hers for an instant..
"H-help me..." he whispered, his voice cold and shuddering, barely audible.
Nimue's heart shattered at the desperation in his voice. She felt his pain, his anguish, his desperation. Her arms wrapped around him, holding him close.
"I'm here now..." She muttered under her breath
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