"El, what happened?" Sophie was confused, as her friend had never behaved like that.
"You shouldn't go to the ball with Josh. It's dangerous. De Niro is throwing the ball, and who knows what will happen there," Elena said haltingly, looking into the redhead's eyes.
Sophie swallowed. How did Elena know who Josh's boss was, how? Sophie knew that Josh wouldn't hurt her and was well acquainted with Robert. Moreover, Miss Taylor knew that Josh was dark and wasn't afraid of him.
"Elena, I... have to be there. Josh is waiting for me. Believe me, nothing will happen to me," Taylor looked soulfully into Lincoln's eyes.
"No, Soph, you sit here and don't go anywhere." Lincoln was adamant. She was light, and she had to protect her friend from the cannibals. Even despite her sympathy for Robert, Lincoln was above all a bright person. And she protected those she loved.
"Elena, you are not my mother! Calm down! I will not disappear," Sophie could not tell Elena the whole truth and she carefully chose her words so as not to blurt out too much.
Lincoln did not answer. She left the room, closed the door and enchanted the lock with magic. Now no one except her could open this door.
"Believe me, Sophie, this is how it should be," Elena said and returned to her room.
The girl was upset that she had to do this to her friend, but she simply did not see any other way out. Her action was supposed to protect Sophie from De Niro and his pack.
Elena spent the day meeting with her board of directors on Skype, chatted with her family in the same way, and quite pleased with herself, relaxed with a volume of Conan Doyle by the fireplace in her room.
Completely immersed in her reading, she did not immediately hear a noise from the hallway. Quickly putting the book down, Lincoln gracefully stood up and walked out of the room. What she saw amazed her.
Josh was standing near Sophie's room, carefully conjuring up the lock. Lincoln heard Latin and was shocked. Why didn't this guy give in and try to free her friend? Does he really think that his magic is stronger than that of the daughter of the Supreme Light?
Suddenly the door creaked and opened. Sophie came out to Josh and, hugging him, kissed him.
POV Elena
How did he open the door? I'm not that weak in magic! I was shaking. I need to go and pull Sophie away from this little brat. I snap my fingers, tidying myself up and am ready to approach them, when suddenly the lovebirds quickly run into the elevator and go down. Damn... I teleport after them and notice how they leave the hotel. I follow them and see how Hutcherson puts Taylor on the bike. Luckily, there are cabs parked near the hotel. I go up to one of them and get in.
- After that motorcycle, - I say and wake up the young Indian who is sleeping in the driver's seat with my voice.
- Listen, mem sahib, my work day is over, I'm sleeping, - the guy snaps.
- I'll pay you. - I take out my wallet from my jacket and a hefty wad of dollars from it.
- You should have started with this, mem sahib, - the guy smiles and starts the car.
We start off and move behind Hutcherson's bike at a decent distance. I feel like a spy and it tickles my nerves. I've always loved risk, and sneaking into De Niro's party is a real risk. And I'll see Robert again. This sudden thought bursts into my mind, and I begin to feel afraid. No, not for myself. For my feelings for him. Will they pass the test of the sabbath? Will I be able to sympathize with him when I see him in his true form without embellishment? And will I not break after surviving the horrors of the sabbath, which will surely evoke memories of my childhood ...
Two hours later, Josh and Sophie stopped at the side of the road in the forest. A cab with Elena stopped a little behind them. The girl paid the taxi driver and got out of the car. She saw that the lovers went into the forest and followed them. Having conjured an oil lantern for herself, Lincoln walked through the forest feeling worried about her friend. Does Sophie really trust Josh so much? Isn't she embarrassed by the forest and the darkness? If only she could save her in time... If only...
Screams and laughter interrupted Elena's thoughts. A fire was burning in the distance, and Sophie and Josh went towards its light. The blonde quickened her pace and soon reached a spreading oak. Which stood at the edge of the clearing. Having deftly climbed onto it, Elena began to watch...
The dark ones were having fun under her. They were all naked. Their faces were burning with passion and lust. Fires were burning at the edges of the clearing. On which people were roasting, somewhere whole, and somewhere in parts. Dark ones stood at many of the fires and devoured human flesh. Elena's whole body was shaking. God, it was just like in childhood. Sweat broke out in her and tears came to her throat. No, no... She couldn't give herself away.
Taking a deep breath, Elena tried to find Sophie with her eyes. Her red-haired friend took off her clothes and walked towards the group of dancing witches with a smile. Elena screamed. Sophie is Dark? Her best friend serves Robert? How? Why? Taylor couldn't allow this, he himself is light. She was bewitched, bewitched... This thought gave Elena hope. That Sophie was not here of her own free will.
Meanwhile, Sophie and Josh started dancing around the fire. Sophie didn't look like a victim, on the contrary, she was happy with life. The girl fondled her breasts and smiled lustfully at Josh. A few minutes later, she knelt down in front of him and started sucking him off. There were other couples here, who shamelessly copulated in front of their friends. They made animal sounds, moaned and changed partners. Lincoln almost threw up at the sight of Weinstein and young Elle Fanning, who gave him wild animal sex. Suddenly everything went quiet. The music died down, all the dark ones stood up and bowed their heads. Robert stepped into the clearing with a leisurely, regal step. Elena froze. Now he felt imperious, cold and wild, fierce sexuality.
De Niro looked at his subjects with a look full of power and headed towards his throne of bones. Like everyone else gathered, he was naked, but he had a necklace of human bones around his neck, and gold bracelets glittered on his ankles and wrists. Seated on his throne, De Niro accepted a gold goblet of blood and a roasted human leg from Scorsese. Then he called Sophie to him with his eyes. She obediently came up to him and, kneeling in front of him, began to give her Lord a blowjob. Josh settled down behind Miss Taylor.
Robert devoured human flesh and moaned with pleasure. He was madly enjoying what Miss Taylor was doing. A few minutes later, he came in Sophie's mouth and handed her a goblet of blood. The redhead took a big sip and then walked over to the fire where human hands were roasting. Elena gasped in horror. No, no, not Sophie. But her red-haired friend was already devouring human flesh with gusto. Lincoln let out a muffled cry of pain and, closing her eyes, gave in to her grief. She had not expected such a betrayal. Having somehow dealt with the shock, Elena climbed down from the tree and went to Sophie. As soon as she saw her, everything went quiet. The Dark Ones looked at Elena with shock and contempt. Hatred burned in Elena's eyes.
"You bitch!" Lincoln ran up to Taylor and slapped her hard. She growled.
"What, Lincoln, are you jealous? Are you jealous that no one fucks you like that? Yes, I am dark, I am scum, I am a whore. I killed babies for the glory of Milord. But do you know why I became like this? My mother was dying of cancer. Fading and weakening every day. I was in despair, just like Taylor. And then I met Josh. He seduced me, he showed me freedom and Darkness. I told him about my mother and he introduced me to Milord. I sold my soul to save Gail. And you are a dominant bitch with a twisted brain. You have no one to sell your soul for. And even if you had the guts to become Dark for the sake of those dear to you, - Sophie growled
Elena's POV.
Sophie's words burned me. It's not true, I have people dear to me, I will give everything for them. I am strong, I... I felt bitter and hurt... I thought Sophie needed help, but it turned out she became one of those I hate. Something in my soul broke and I felt that the part of me that loved Sophie was burned to the ground. I was overcome with pain. Tears flowed from my eyes and then...
Someone presses me to themselves and strokes my hair. It becomes warm and cozy...