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chapter seven three
Even though I could heal, I landed on my b d and passed out. My body was tired and I needed time to heal up. The moment I shut my eyes, I drifted into another nightmare. Helene and her minions were hunting me like I was an animal. I yanked awake from my sleep sweating profusely. I stared around frightened and saw I was all alone. "Jeez!" I immediately got out of bed and hit the shower. My body was on fire. I don't know why but I knew it had to do with my abilities. If I was slowly upgrading them then I was sure my body needed time to adapt to each stage. The moment I got In front of the mirror, I gasped. I have added more flesh and more muscles. My hair had a bit of an indigo colour. It was like I had grown over the little time I slept. What is happening to me? I looked into the mirror for quite a while. I love the fact that I was looking more sexy and more masculine. My biceps were nicely shaped and of course my abs feels like I had been training for quite a while
chapter seventy two
The impact didn’t hurt at first. It was the shock that stole my breath.I looked down slowly, almost curiously, at the dark bloom spreading across my shirt. The world felt distant again—muted—like I was underwater and everything above the surface had become a blur of light and sound.Warmth spilled between my fingers.Blood.“Damn it…” I whispered, though I wasn’t sure if the words actually left my lips.My knees buckled and the forest tilted sideways. The last thing I saw before darkness swallowed me was the silhouette of a man stepping out from behind the trees, rifle still raised.Somewhere Between Consciousness and NothingThere was no pain.Only heat.Not the wild, uncontrollable surge from last night—but something steadier. I floated in darkness, yet I wasn’t alone.A faint hum vibrated through the void. Familiar.That presence again.Closer.“You are not ready.”The voice wasn’t loud. It didn’t need to be. It resonated inside my bones.“Who—” My voice echoed strangely, as thou
chapter seventy one
Going back home was kind of tough. My body ached from the bruises and I could feel my ribs broken. I looked at my back each time I walked to make sure I was not being followed. I knew Helena was pissed at me right now but that was the least of my concerns. I still need to find the last piece of what I was looking for. I broke out my phone and it was broken. I winced slowly. I need some air. I need to rest. The sound of the cricket could be heard in the distance. I looked at my body and it felt more weakened. The power I had released, the energy that was discharged was too much for me to handle. I remembered Celeste's instructions. She had asked me to breathe in as out. I immediately took a spot on the green grass in front of me. I shut my eyes and tried to focus. But each time I did, I could still feel their boots crashing hard against my stomach. I could feel each pain as I tried to concentrate. " Focus, Eli. Focus." I said with my teeth clenched in anger. But then
chapter seventy
Darkness didn’t take me completely. I could feel my shallow breath as I tried to push myself up. It lingered—thick, heavy, suffocating—but somewhere beneath it, something stubborn in me refused to die.A spark.Not the electric surge I used to command so easily. This was different. My body jerked. My eyes snapped open and I could feel the current inside of me. I floated in that nothingness, my body distant, pain dulled to a low, constant throb. Sounds came first. Muffled. Like I was underwater. Footsteps. " Is he dead?" " If he is, the better." “Check his pulse.” A pause. “He’s gone.” A breath I didn’t know I was holding slipped out of me—slow, shallow. Not enough to be noticed. My heart barely beat, dragging itself along like it had forgotten its own job. “He’s dead, I said,” the girl repeated. “Look at him.” Another voice clicked her tongue. “Still. Helena said to be sure.” A shadow fell over me. Fingers pressed against my neck—hard, searching. I forced ever
chapter sixty nine
A part of me felt scared. I was like a corner mouse having nowhere to go. But then, who says a rat corner can't fight?My heart thudded as I saw some women walking out of the room. Apparently, they must have been there in the first place. This was never a peaceful conversation to begin with. Everyone wanted a piece of me and so does Aunt Helena too. She has hidden her claws long enough. " We don't have to do this Eli. You can just give me what I wanted and I will do my best to protect you from my brother's." she said staring at me" And you want me to believe that? You brought me here in the first place to ask this of me. You never actually cared about how I feel. The only person who truly cares is my grandma and she is dead. She is the only family I have got!" I snapped at her " Soothe yourself kid. No one is going to miss you when you die. Absolutely no one. Think about it." Helena said walking around me. " You came into our lives just when we were about to claim what was ours."
Chapter sixty eight
I looked at Helene and for a moment, I can't help but wonder why she saved me or what she truly wanted. I stared at her for a moment. I could see that she meant every bit of her words but then, what could she probably want if not my father's throne? I grabbed the cup in front of me and gulped down the drink in it. " Tell me, what do you really want?" I asked " Everything." Helena said with a smile. Behind that smile I could see everything. Lies, Betrayals and even hatred. Helena was good at hiding it all. She was quite a character and she was good at playing it. " Everything?" I asked with my eyebrows arched. " Yes. Everything Eli Gerald Turner." she said getting to her feet. She swirled the drink in her hands and laughed. " You see, I never wanted the throne. All I want is the vast estate to the Turners name. Give me that and you can learn how powerful you are." she said laughing. I studied her for a moment and I could see the serpent attitude behind her smile. "
