Maul h.s

Prologue ☾

My heart is beating so loudly in my body, that I can hear it in my ears. My palms are cold and I have lost feeling in my arms, I've been out all night, and have seen the sun set, and watched as the light pastel blue turned into a much darker shade of black.

I slide against the cold brick wall, careful not to make any sound. My head is belabouring and my legs ache, but I'm so close, I can feel it pulsing through my blood. I slowly peek my head around the corner to make sure there's no unwanted guests. A street light has begun to flicker, as I hastily make my way towards my destination. I stumble over a loose brick, but luckily regain balance without making a commotion.

In the distance, I can see a silhouette, but I can't make out any distinct attributes, but somehow I know that this is him. I've been waiting a long time to find out exactly whom this mysterious being is.

My hands fumble to unzip, my jacket's pocket, and I quickly plunge my hand in and grasp the small silver knife in my hand. My breathing has accelerated and I'm sure at any moment I may pass out. I have been waiting so long for this moment, I've dreamt about this exact moment and have waited for what feels like an eternity.

My steps have increased, making me more and more eager for this. I hide between a doorway that leads to a large car warehouse. I place my hand on my chest to try and somewhat calm my intense breathing.

I know I shouldn't be, but I can't help but let the thought of Harry linger through my mind. I remember all of the times he's told me to be careful, and I imagine him at this very moment, next to me, his hot breath touches my ear and sends shivers down my spine as he tells me to be conscientious of my next steps.

I glance around the wall, to find the figure missing. Panic bubbles up inside me, but I push it down. I look everywhere, before slowly creeping away from my hiding spot. I'm almost near the end of a corner when a rough, unfamiliar hand is slapped over my mouth, preventing any words to fall from lips. I grow paralysed as the unknown being lowly growls in my ear.

"I'm so glad you could join us"

This book will contain detailed violence scenes, coarse language and sexual references, read at your own risk. I don't recommend this book for anyone under the age of twelve. This is the only warning. I hope you enjoy reading, I love you all.