The receptionist led Arthur through a secure door behind the front desk and into a cramped control room. Banks of monitors lined the walls, displaying feeds from security cameras throughout the hotel.A gruff-looking security guard looked up from his station. “Can I help you?”The receptionist nodded. “This gentleman is looking for his friends. They're registered guests, but they're not answering their phones.”The security guard's expression softened. “Okay, let's take a look. What time did they go missing?”Arthur thought back. “We were at the club around 9 PM. I haven't heard from them since.”The security guard nodded. “Alright, let me pull up the footage from 9 PM onwards.”He began typing on his console, and the monitors flickered to life, displaying various feeds from around the hotel.Arthur's eyes scanned the screens, his heart racing with anticipationHe fast-forwarded through the recordings, stopping at various points to show Arthur people entering and leaving the hotel.Ar

Jessica's memories came flooding back, she felt a surge of emotions, fear, anger, and sadness. She struggled against the restraints that bound her to the bed but they held fastThere was nothing holding to the bed, yet she cannot move. The spell that immobilized her legs seemed to be growing stronger, making it harder for her to even twitch a muscle.Jessica's mind was racing, she tried to piece together the events that had led her to this point. She was at a club “Fuck” she thought to herself.“Arthur,”she muttered. She remembered her mother's death, the feeling of helplessness and despair that had consumed her. And then... and then there were the flashbacks. Memories of her mother teaching her how to cast spells, how to brew potions. Memories of her mother's frightened face as she lay dying staring at the blurred killer’s face.Jessica's eyes narrowed as she realized that her memories were not just random recollections. They were clues. Clues to her past, to her mother's secrets, a

Valerie struggled to collect herself from the ground, her head spinning from the impact. As she slowly sat up, she heard Grandalf's conversation with Jessica.“I see we underestimated your powers,” Grandfalf said, his voice dripping with anger.Jessica shot back, “Seems so, old man.”Jessica frantically scanned her surroundings for an object to use as a defense, but the area was strangely empty. Just as she was starting to lose hope, her gaze landed on Liam and a mysterious woman standing behind him.Liam's eyes locked onto Jessica's, and he mouthed silently, “Don't move.”Jessica's gaze flickered to the woman standing beside Liam, but her attention quickly snapped back to Grandford, who seemed oblivious to their arrival. Grandford sneered at Jessica, “You think you're clever and strong but you're just a foolish child playing with forces beyond your control.”Liam took a step forward, his eyes blazing with anger, and the woman beside him placed her hand on his arm. “Wait,” she whis

Luther's voice came through the comms device again, “Lord Asher, I'm reading some kind of magical barrier surrounding.”Asher pulled up to the abandoned warehouse, his mind still racing with questions about the third witch. Who could the witch be?? What was her connection to Liam?He thought to himself, “I will be there shortly,” he responded.He killed the engine and stepped out of the car, his eyes scanning the perimeter of the building. The Shadow Guards were waiting for him, their faces expressionless as they bowed in unison.He walked over to the tent where luther is, “Luther, what's the situation?” Asher asked, his voice low and urgent. “The warehouse is locked down tight,” Luther replied. “But I think I can crack the code and get us inside.” Asher nodded, his eyes fixed on the warehouse. “Do it. We need to know what's going on in there.”There was a pause, and then Luther's voice came through again. “Lord Asher. The barrier is down. But be careful, I'm reading some seriously

Asher's eyes wandered to Liam's bed as Victor left, and he was suddenly flooded with memories of their childhood. He remembered the good times, the laughter, and the adventures they shared. It was hard to believe how much time had passed.He remembered the carefree days of their childhood, the love they shared. A pang of regret washed over him as he thought about how he had been manipulated by Joseph.Asher's gaze lingered on Liam's face, and he couldn't help but notice how much he had changed. His younger brother was now a grown man, with a strong jawline and piercing eyes. He was the richest man in their hometown, Despite the curse, he did not let that pull him back from achieving everything he desired. Asher couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.Asher's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of his own voice, low and stern. “Luther, tighten the security. We don't know what we're up against, but Valerie will be here soon. No one touches him, got it?”“Yes Lord Asher.” Luther an