All Chapters of Origins: Chapter 21 - Chapter 28

The forming tears begin to gather in my burning eyes, blurring my vision while his words linger in the air like a choking poison as he waits for my response patiently in the uncomfortable silence. A growing tension separating us from one another like an unseen barrier as he stares at me with eyes filled heavily with desperation, searching for a small sign of reassurance but I remain silent. Cold.My head becomes light and fuzzy causing my body to weaken slightly as unwanted thoughts of my mate with another woman scorch my mind unwelcomingly; feeling limp and unsettled as I force myself to grip onto the sofa in an attempt of grounding myself, reluctantly processing the unexpected truth regarding the mysterious Aubrey. Why has everyone lied to me?

I feel a lump gathering at the back of my throat, choking me of my words while I gawk at them both dumbfounded. Staring in disbelief as I try to process the unexpected news being thrown at me. I feel my hands begin to tremble with nervousness and excitement, a concoction of mixed emotions blossoming inside as Isaacs's words “Ash the reaper” repeat hauntingly in my head as their meaning remains unclear. Surely, this is some type of mistake. Ash the reaper? Pfft, Ash has always been a gentle giant! He wouldn’t hurt anyone… Maybe a squirrel or a hare for necessity a few months back but he wouldn’t purposefully hurt another person. Would he?My vision begins to blur and I fee

Continuing to crouch out of sight like a child playing a game of hide and seek, I find my body unable to move while my curiosity continues to grow intensely. The building intrigue holds me frozen to my spot like a statue, rooted to the ground while remaining out of sight as I listen to the unravelling conversation which wasn’t intended for my ears.“Have any of the members from the Opal Pack tried reaching out to you, yet?” Dakota asks, her voice tainted with worry. “Honestly, I don’t know. My phone has been switched off all night. I didn’t want anyone bothering me when I was at the hospital with Willow…” I hear Elijah trail off distracted.After a few seconds of painful silence, a playful melody kicks in from downstairs followed by an avalanche of frantic beeping and buzzing. The eruption of chaotic noise circu

All of my senses remain partially heightened; my body trembles violently while the adrenaline slowly begins to wither, subsiding deep within my veins as I try to collect myself. As my rage slowly disappears I take some satisfaction in watching Aubrey being dragged away unwillingly by Isaac and Mato despite her furious protests. An annoyed Vincent follows behind them swiftly, his head lowered with shame trying to avoid the eyes of curious workers gathering in the corridor who are wondering what all the commotion was about. He curses through clenched teeth at his daughter, scorning her for interrupting his meeting and ruining any salvation of a new deal. His composure completely lost, visibly agitated and seething with embarrassment as they’re escorted out like criminals being taken away.Aubrey remains stubborn, refusing to walk as she allows her feet to drag behind her in a comical fashion. Her high-pitched voice echoes in the buildin