And Then There Were Four (Lilith Carrie)

Chapter 203: Reality of Night Terrors

The all consuming darkness wasn't something new to me, and no matter what I tried to do with my life, I was plagued by visions that filtered through my mind, reminding me of everything I didn't want to be. I wasn't supposed to be a queen, princess, or even an ascending heir. I was simply supposed to be me, and as the shadows of danger filtered through my mind, I stepped forward seeking a way towards the light.

I wasn't a monster like everyone suggested, and every step I took forward through the darkness I kept telling myself that. The words whispered of my lips over and over were a reminder of the truth. That I was not the person they sought to fear.

“What are you doing, child?" the dark sultry voice of feminine beauty swirled around me in the darkness, causing me to stand still in fear, unsure of whether or not I had finally lost my mind.

"Who's there?"

My voice sounded off, and though I knew the words had left my lips, I couldn't help notice how they didn't sound like me.

The chuckling laughter of a woman swirled around me and as it did, the apparition of a woman I had seen so many times before appeared in front of me as if she was just as alive as I was. "Anna? This isn't real…"

Her kind eyes stared back at me as her hair swirled around her as if blown by its own breeze. A breeze that didn't quite touch my own skin but made me wonder if she had power as I did. "Don't seem so surprised, child. This visit is long overdue."

Panic filled me as I tried to rationalize what was going on. It wasn't possible for her to be here so the only way was if… if I was dreaming. That was it… I was dreaming. I instantly felt stupid as I glanced at her once more and sighed.

"I really am losing it. I'm so stressed and off beat, I'm dreaming about you, Anna. My brain is trying to help me process."

Anna stared at me with an odd expression as if not understanding why I was acting the way I was. The lavender dress she wore flowed around her as her hair slowly calmed to lay upon one side. "You are not just dreaming, child. This is real, we are speaking."

"If that's the case then why are you here?" I asked with amusement, deciding to humor her in this conversation.

"To warn you, Cassie."

Warn me. Warn me about what? The statement made my mouth open and close with hesitation as she stared at me with an indifferent expression. "What do you mean?"

The moment the question left my throat, the swirling breeze that surrounded her picked up becoming a little more forceful. My heart raced at the idea that something was about to happen and with it came fear. A fear that penetrated my mind and body and no matter what I did I couldn't control it.

“Let me show you," she whispered as a scene unfolded before me, and I was tossed onto a battlefield of chaos and fire. The screams of the innocent filled my heart, and I doubled over, covering my ears to try to muffle them out.

“What are you doing?!" I shouted at her, searching the area around me for her figure, but my eyes were unable to find her shadows. Instead, her voice filled my head and with it, the sense of impending doom.

“This is the future your brother is projected if the darkness isn't cast from his pack. His mind is clouded, and nothing his mate does will protect him."

This was about

and as I tried to find a way from where I was, I quickly found myself cemented to the spot. Unable to move as a scream ripped from my throat at the panic that filled my mind. “Let me

child anymore, Cassie. This is a gift I bestowed upon you. Your future was set in stone long ago, and fate helped me to make you see what needed to be seen to save the future

you

towards the field of blood and fire. “Look, Cassie. For once, open your mind and look. You're a goddess with more power than Odin, but you will never be able to reach your potential unless you stop

hell seemed to dim down. I wasn't sure if I was seeing like Anna wanted me to, but as I continued to look, I realized the scene around me was changing. Instead, darkness filled my vision once more but above me were

muttered as Anna slowly let go of

looking. Tell me, Cassie, what can you

I watched the trees appear before my eyes. Leaves blowing gently through the evening breeze and the familiar feeling that I knew exactly where I was. “This is near

It wasn't until I was about to break through the brush towards the

hell—" Anna's finger pressed against my lips, shushing me as she stared at me with a stern expression and then

know that she was up to no good. Which didn't surprise me because she had always been a snake in

a very dramatic way. “Giving you power like this… I feel like

used you… please, I feel it draining,

hesitated for a moment before nodding and as she did, he kneeled before her, placing his forehead against her stomach. She placed her hands on either side of his head. I had no clue what the hell was happening but the moment she

eyes darted towards Anna with anger. I couldn't

see what others are hiding. Your brother thinks this is helping him, but she only has him fooled. She is turning him dark, and if she isn't stopped,

and chaos once again lit my vision. I finally understood what she was telling me and before me were the bodies of my family and a dark mass that surrounded a woman who had just taken her revenge. It wasn't until I almost tripped over something that I looked down and realized that Trixie laid dead at

then that the scream of pain and agony

as I pulled them both

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voice came loud and clear through my mind as I cried and slowly opening my eyes, I found Finn's familiar gaze staring back at me. Confusion clouded my judgment before I quickly realized where I was and

just a

sat up and realized that Finn was almost naked and Silas was shirtless, both

f*****g serious right now?" Silas snapped as he narrowed his gaze.

dream slowly started coming back to me and as it did, I realized that what had happened was a warning, no matter

face them, crossing my legs upon the bed as my hair fell loosely down over my

Silas snorted as Finn quickly shot

think what Silas means is yes, Cassie, you were screaming, and it didn't matter how many times I tried to wake you, I couldn't. Even the tears coming down your face were

of the tears he was speaking about and sighed. “Again, I'm sorry. I had a bad dream, or well… a