As he examined her, a darkness loomed over them the evil flower slowly began to awaken, its dark petals stirring to life. But Annabelle's heart was only focused on the man beside her, oblivious to the true danger surrounding her in the magical garden.
His gentle smile made the world around her fade. Just as Annabelle felt the joy of the moment, two guards approached them, their Armour glinting ominously in the lights.
They moved swiftly , grabbing Annabelle by the arms, pulling her away. Where are you taking me to? Stop! She screamed, panic rising in her voice.
She turned to Elijah, searching his eyes for help. But instead, he bowed his head and looked at the ground, shame etched on his face.
"Help me!" She cried, but her voice barely broke through the rising winds. The guards dragged her through the garden, leaving the memories of laughter behind.
"Please, stop!" Annabelle whispered, hoping for compassion. The guards hesitated for a fleeting moment, confusion crossing their faces, but they quickly regained their grip.
As they pulled away, Annabelle noticed the sky darkening. The wind picking up, carrying strange whispers, giggling with a menancing tone. And then, a chill ran through her as she caught sight of something disturbing: her own blood on the ground, glistening grotesquely. The dark flower swayed as if sensing her fear, it's petals opening wider, absorbing the lights around it and releasing a deep glow that floated upwards, vanishing like a cruel dream.
"Why are you doing this?" She shouted at the guards, her voice breaking.
Suddenly a figure stepped forward. It was cutler, his eyes gleaming with an unsettling satisfaction.
"Anna," Elijah said and the sharpness of his voice made her shudder. " I can explain everything. "
Shut up, don't call me that! Annabelle retorted, her heart racing. The rage directed towards him help her feel a bit stronger. She could feel Elijah's presence fading as fear clouded her thoughts. "What could possibly justify this?"
Cutler flicked his wrist, and the guards bowed to him, obediently. " she stopped us, he sneered, glancing at her with a menancing grin. What magic do you have, girl?
Annabelle felt the tightening grip of the guards, but her spirit flared with defiance. Cutler approached her, his hands reaching toward her neck. "Where is the chain?" How are you capable of controlling the guards without it? He shouted, anger twisting his features.
It was then that Annabelle realized that the chain was gone. The magical necklace that had protected her was no longer around her neck. "No. Give me back my chain!" She cried out struggling against the guards. Her heart pounded in her chest, and a feeling of rejection washed over her like cold water.
Take her back now, Cutler commanded. His voice booming. The guards moved to obey, tightening their hold aroundher wrist. But Annabelle was determined to fight back. She kicked the air fighting against the strong men.
I am going to kill you Cutler! She threatened drawing every ounce of strength she had.
Elijah stood helplessly, unable to meet her gaze. Tears pricked at Annabelle's eyes as she searched for a glimmer of hope in him. Just as the guards struggled to keep her from moving around, she turned to Elijah.
You never cared about me, she said her voice a harsh whisper.
With a swift motion she was dragged out of the beauty of the garden, away from Elijah fading influence. As they moved towards the darkness outside the garden, realization struck her like lightening: she was alone. The whispers grew louder, filling her mind with shadows of doubts.
In a twisted escape, her thoughts flashed back to the sweet moments she shared with Elijah----- and Liam sweet touches, the laughter the dream they built together. Now it all seemed like a cruel joke, a dream ripped from her grasp.
As they reached the front of the same door she was forced into when she newly got here, Cutler stood waiting with a twisted grin , eyes glowing with the sun last ray's reflecting his sinister intentions. You'll soon learn that love is nothing in this dark world, he said , a baleful edge tainting his voice.
Annabelle shook her head firmly. "No! Love is the strongest magic of all!" She shouted defiantly, drawing power from within her. She felt the power stirring in her, even without her chain. Suddenly, a golden light erupted from her heart illuminating the path around her.
Elijah and the guards tried to stop her but Cutler screamed let her be.
The guards paused, suddenly intrigued and confused. The whispers in the wind shifted, swirling around Annabelle, urging her to release more energy. She gathered her courage Preparing to reclaim her powers but she was no longer in total control.
Yes, that's it Cutler celebrated.
Suddenly Cutler expression changed to a fearful one but, before Annabelle could understand the sudden change in his eyes, her eyes got shut, then, she heard a familiar voice scream from a distance help her Liam.
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