Chapter 25

Julian could not believe his eyes. He was back at the graveyard where it all began. But he was alone this time. There was no Loretta. And no Nancy. He shivered as the cold harsh breeze clashed against his skin. His eyes scanned the area as he walked around. Everywhere was quiet. The leaves on the ground made a crunching sound as he stepped on them. He approached a gravestone and sat on it. He ran his hand through his hair as he tried to access his situation. What was going on? Where was Nancy? He remembered trying to attack Loretta and now here he was. Alone. No allies. No means to defend himself. He raised his hand and stared at it. The hand which held the powerful sword moments ago. Now, it grasped nothing. Clenching his knuckles, he let out a series of curses under his breath. Once again to his infuriation, Loretta had put him in a tight corner. Why was she doing all of this? From what he knew, she had the chance to end his life back then and then wait again till the next century. S