The Reaper Saga [Book 1-3]

CHAPTER 35 [EDITED]

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When I was a child, I used to wonder how I would die. But now that I stared at Mikhail's silver cold eyes, I didn't know if I wanted this.

"You know...There was something stopping me from sniffing you out. As a former Seeker, I should have known that it was you. If I knew you were the Seeker, then I'd made her summon you a lot faster. Seriously, how did you manage to betray us like that? You excellently hid the hate that you feel toward her." Sage talked on and on but I didn't look at him. I still stared at Mikhail for dear life.

"Bring everything here."

It surprised me that even if how many people we already killed, these creatures seemed to double every time. If they could come in...was there a secret door to get out of this limbo? As they noticed my eyes on them, some of them glared at me with disdain.

When Sage noticed I was looking at his men, he gave me a crooked smile that glowed with the promise of every pain he was going to give me.

"Seeker, would you take some time to think?" Sage mocked seeing Mikhail unmovable. "Oh, I don't know, to say goodbye and all?"

"I already told you I'll do what I've to do." His voice snapped me from Sage and it wasn't the words I wanted to hear from him. Do what he had to do? And what was that even?

Fulfill his destiny as a Seeker?

"Then what are we waiting here for! You know I can kill your precious sister in a snap." Shit, when did 5133 was taken here?

My lips parted to throw profanities at Sage but the wrong thing came out. "What? 5133? You have 5133? "

Sage took pride in the fact that he had not one but two people in leverage. "You didn't think I had everything planned out? The Volkios would never take me seriously and now I have not only one of their prize but also one of their beloved right here. Nothing beats to see your loved ones die in front of you-"

"Sage!" Mikhail looked murderous as he stepped forward to raise his hands but at the last moment, he closed his eyes, uncurling his fists.

The number of people to save was increasing and it pissed me off along with Sage's smug smile.

"If someone wants to kill me, I suggest they get this over with."

Hearing my voice, his jaw clenched but he still avoided my gaze. His eyes were almost unrecognizable and it terrified me. Though the rational part of my mind knew it had to be done. There was no way to get out of limbo without opening the gate of hell.

"The dagger." Sage brought the shiny dagger from his pocket and handed it to Mikhail. If I was going to be killed, I wasn't making this easy for Sage. I promised him. Remembering that, I pulled the dagger that was in my pocket, hidden with an illusion spell thanks to the man in front of me. Before Sage could even blink, I threw it in his way and for a second, for one tiny second, I thought it actually hurt him. But he was quick to move and it ended up in the heart of another creature. With a scream, that creature slumped to the floor.

When I looked at Sage, his eyes had changed into blood red. Not a second later, he took the dagger from that creature's heart and shot it back to me. I tried to dodge it but unfortunately, it was too fast. It touched my already injured shoulder and I tried not to wince at the pain. Inside, I wanted to scream to get away from all the pain but it would only satisfy Sage's agenda.

"Enough! We're starting the ritual, now!"

Mikhail's eyes were hardened and unbearable to watch. Zach was constantly begging him to let me go. I didn't know what part of my body started to hurt first. My whole body felt on fire and when I looked at Mikhail, he was also fighting a great battle to not scream in pain.

That Sage bastard...

"Let's play a game yeah?" I whispered and for a second his head snapped in my direction, naked surprise in those eyes. I wanted to show him that it was being too painful to be around him. If he didn't take the first step, I'd be the one killing him.

When he didn't respond, I courageously closed the small gap between us, touching his cheeks. I heard him take a sharp breath. "Hide and seek?"

He was still here, with me. On my side.

"Hide and seek," I whispered, leaning in to kiss him. He closed his eyes, lapping at my mouth when I felt the cold sharp metal pierce through my skin. My breath caught, a small whimper leaving from my parted lips. He was shocked for a moment but I kept my grip on his hand which was holding the dagger now pierced in me.

I winced in anguish as pain shot through my whole body. My breathing grew more and more shallow. The loud chanting was now almost just a chorus of whispers in my ears. I thought I saw a tear running down from his face. Just as I thought someone whispering through the endless void.

"Oh, no, no, no. Not yet! Why would you do that!?"

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How many of you actually thought of the possibility of Lana dying? Let me know! This second book is almost finished. The third book will be coming soon. For now, enjoy it!