Chapter 209
Abby bent down, taking off Thane’s clothes as she began gutting him with her dagger. She pulled out his innards and began arranging them to form words.
After she was done, she swiped her neck with the dagger. Her dark-colored pupils turned white as she took notice of the mess with wide eyes, seeing her father’s dead body. Abby wanted to scream, only to fall to the ground with her arms stretched out, reaching for her father. The light from her eyes went out as she fell dead.
Across town, Councilor Maris was in her kitchen, enjoying a quiet evening with her husband, Dorian. They laughed and chatted, the warmth of their love filling the room. But as the clock struck midnight, Dorian’s demeanor shifted. His movements became stiff, his eyes glazing over.
Maris noticed immediately. "Dorian, are you alright?"
Without a word, Dorian picked up a kitchen knife and advanced towards her. Maris backed away, confusion and fear warring on her face. "Dorian, what are you doing?"
"Silas commands it," Dorian said, his voice hollow.
Maris’s heart pounded. She knew her husband was not in control. "Dorian, it’s me, Maris. Fight it, please!" she cried, dodging his first swipe.
Dorian didn’t answer the words; instead, he continued attacking. Maris was a council member for a reason, so she had no problem dodging. This, in turn, turned the kitchen into a mess, attracting the attention of the maids and servants who rushed to the kitchen.
As soon as they appeared, Dorian turned his attention to them, and the whole kitchen and castle turned into a massacre as Dorian began killing everyone.
Maris, still in shock at her husband’s behavior, took some time to gather herself. By then, only a few were left. With tears streaming down her face, Maris summoned a rapier from her ring as she covered herself in a soft blue energy.
Dorian turned towards her expressionless as he roared out, "Silas wills it." Maris closed her eyes as she struck out with her rapier. Years of training kicked in as she aimed for his neck, piercing a huge hole in it.