The Blood Moon Twins – Chapter 64

BLADE

“Just close your eyes, boy, and relax,” the old woman said. “And sit, so I don’t have to reach so high.”

Someone pushed a chair in my direction, and I was sitting a moment later. The old lady put her hands on my face, pulling my gaze to hers. I could feel the energy buzzing inside of her, and I knew she used to be a powerful sorceress back in the day.

y eyes.

, and it made me nervous. Suddenly, I didn’t want to be in this room. I just wanted to steal Remy away and hold her close to me. We hadn’

. No need to feel nervous. This won’t hurt, child,” she soothed.

vampires that were centuries old.

yes, it was like I was standing in the middle of a room with a single light to fill the space. It was hard to see past a few feet in front of me, which was strange. The old lady stood in front of me, facing away

ts usually strained my eyes. But here, it was the dark straining them. It was like my vision had been blocked, stopping me from seeing what was around me.

seem like it belonged on earth. There were no walls, and the darkness seemed to go on forever, and there was something different about

We’re in your head, boy,” she said, looking out into the darkness.

ly corrected. She hadn’t used my name once, so I

smile gracing her lips.

How d

ur head unless you protect them,” Ginger said. She motioned for me to follow her. “Come, boy. Let’s see what we can find in here.”

ak with each step.

arm. “Just because I’m old, doesn’t mean I’

rivate.

without permission. It’s why it’s important to learn how to shield yourself.”

s mind,” she said simply. “I can help those who don’t know how to do it

sked, but it sounded like she already knew the answer to her

t the magic before.

d Magic would steal her away from me, but if I was part sorcerer, then…

ger said, taking a sudden sharp turn.

ed up speed.

your memory of your mother,” she s

er, I was severely punished. Eventually, I stopped asking. There were no pictures of her, and there were no memories, either.

memory of her. The day you were born.”

erer. This clearly wasn’t her first time doing this, so I followed her blindly.

We’re here.”

oked the same as all of the other areas we had walked through, so I didn’t unde

“I can show you how to erase the shroud of darkness, but what you see beyond it will not be an easy thing to handle. It’s not too late to back out now.”

my life permanently. I knew there was no backing down. I had to do this, no matter how painful it was.

y entire body was glowing.

ed to brighten. Before I could see anything, I heard her screams. It was a voice I knew and didn’t know all at the same time. I took a few steps forward, trying to see

s lying on a pile of sheets, covered in sweat. She had red hair that was a mess, and she was crying, but they weren’t sad tears. They were tears of joy. Her eyes were bright yellow, just like mine. This was m

y drank blood from other animals, the red would fade to a normal color. Even with that, the yellow had always shone through, ev

crying in the room, and it was coming from a baby with wisps of dark hair on its head. Another person dressed in a black robe was holding the baby.

old my son,” the woman c

ure stepped out of the shadows, and the tall, dark figure instantly marked him a

m,” my mother cried. These tears were different from the ones before. These were filled with fear, and it str

. I wanted to comfort my mother and tell her it would be okay, but I couldn’t move. I knew there was nothing I could do to stop the scene from unfoldi

her to the dungeon. She’s done her part,” my

oduce a child, and then he was ready to discard her now that her part was over with.

. She flew to her feet, and her eyes were glowing with pain.

flinch.

mother’s arms. They started to drag her away, but she used magic to shift away from them, appearing right in front of the figure that was carrying the baby. She went to grab her son, but her body suddenly tensed. She choked on words, and then

ng the Son of Blood and Magic. I no longer have a need for you,” my father whispered into m

l me. My heart raced, but there was no way she could actually be talking to me. She was just talking to me as a baby. That was the only thing that made sense.

mother’s lips as she continued to hold my gaze. Then she collapsed to the floor, blood filling the sp