Supernatural Villain (Supernatural Captivity #3) - Avery Song Page 0,30

in the past, Cassandra. I'm able to kneel here and comfort you because I now understand my purpose. I know the past strings of who I was and why I was brought back down to be the dragon part of you. I got the privilege of seeing that my unborn child was able to grow up as a human, survive captivity, become a supernatural, discover her family and place of belonging, and has now uncovered the past of her previous life and family circumstances."

Her smile seemed to spark some light in the hollows of my broken heart and I fought hard to smile back.

"Time will help us heal, but with a kingdom of your own, no one will be able to ignore your objective. Let Wilfried paint us however he wishes. No matter if we have to be on the dark side, we'll be one step closer to getting what we want."

"Quil-Zu." I looked her dead in the eyes. "Can we bring the others back? Do you believe we can?"

"The Universe rewards those who let go of the list of ifs, whats, and hows in divine timing, Cassandra." She delivered her piece of wisdom before she picked one of my hands up and squeezed it. "But between you and me, I think we can do it and more."

"And more," I whispered.

"Retrieve your men, create alliances, train for what's ahead, and ignite a battle for our world's survival."

"And then?" I prompted and watched her eyes darken with maleficent intentions.

"We get our revenge while the world sees us not as a villain, but a supernatural savior."

I bobbed my head and struggled to get on my shaky feet.

She watched me carefully as I took a few breaths. I felt winded, emotionally exhausted, and mentally strained, but I had enough drive to complete the final steps of this trying moment.

Quil-Zu took the lead as she walked up the stairs and stood on the left side of the throne in wait. This was my chance, my final moment as I stared at the throne like it was the tip of an iceberg.

I couldn't grasp why this was so hard for me to complete. Why I struggled to push myself forward. I had every reason to claim that throne, and more importantly, the desire to feel complete again with those I loved by my side was beyond measurable.

Yet I still struggle to take that shaky step.

A tender weight on my shoulder made me look to my right, and I was shocked to see Tristian and Dominick. They were in their previous attire from the trials, and their bodies had a hologram effect to them which helped me process the fact that they weren't physically present. But both carried motivating smiles as they slowly nodded their heads in encouragement.

The soft touch to my left tugged on my attention, and there were Otis and Adonis, my twins with tender smiles as they, too, bobbed their heads to encourage me to finally complete this once and for all.

Seeing the four of them validated my resolve further, and as I returned my gaze to the throne, I was shocked to see the glowing figure standing next to Quil-Zu.

She seemed to notice my shock and followed my gaze, only to smile as her expression softened with love and happiness. There stood her lover like in the vision, his royal attire white and gold as he stood proudly at Quil-Zu's side.

He laid his hand on her shoulder, and the look they shared made me wish for their reunion one day when we finished our mission in this world.

They turned their attention back to me, looking as proud as ever. It really made them feel like they were my parents in the present and not in the past, and it was the final push I needed to drag my feet forward.

No matter the achiness in my heavy limbs, or the pounding in the depths of my head. I was finally ready to claim this throne and accept the remaining strain these lands had to endure.

It would invite another wave of emotional turmoil and physical brutality, but I was ready to endure it all. Reaching the top platform, I turned around and looked down at the empty room of darkness.

With one final breath of resolve, I lowered into the chair. Gripping the armrests and further pressing my back into the firm surface, I watched anxiously as the black vines began to move out of their frozen stature, their snake-like movement creeping me out further