Nightbound Desire ep-2

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

*snorting* Well, that went better than expected. Who's next?

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

*Eyes sparkling* I’ll go. Dorian, truth or dare?

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

Dare. I’m feeling bold

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

I dare you to wear that ridiculous hat of yours to the next supernatural council meeting

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

*groaning* Not the hat! Anything but the hat!"

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

Oh, this is priceless. I’d pay to see that

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

You’re going to look fabulous, darling

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

Alright, fine. But I’m getting you back for this.

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

Only if you can survive the council’s reaction.

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

Trust me, Dorian. You’ll be the star of the show.

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

Great. Just what I wanted.

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

*smirking* I’m sure the council will appreciate your… unique fashion sense.

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

As long as they don’t try to burn me at the stake, I’ll be fine

As the game continues, the atmosphere thickens with laughter

As time passed all the council members assembled

The atmosphere shifts. Lucian stands at the front of the room, his expression serious as he surveys the faces of his fellow council members.

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

*Clearing his throat* Ladies and gentlemen, I appreciate your attendance tonight. We have pressing matters to discuss

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

*leaning back in his chair* Pressing? You make it sound like we’re facing an apocalypse.

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

*Narrowing his eyes* With the way the magical energy has been fluctuating, it might as well be.

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

*Tilting her head* What do you mean? Is it about Vespera?

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

*nodding* Exactly. I’ve received word that she’s been spotted in the region, gathering followers. We need to address this threat before it escalates.

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

Isn’t she just a myth? I thought she was defeated centuries ago

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

Myths often have a way of becoming reality, especially in our world.

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

What’s her game? Why now?

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

Perhaps she senses a weakness among us. It’s not uncommon for predators to strike when the herd is vulnerable

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

Precisely. We must unite our factions and strengthen our defenses. Otherwise, we risk becoming her next target

Suddenly, the lights flicker, plunging the room into darkness for a heartbeat before flickering back to life. The mood shifts, a palpable tension hanging in the air.

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

*frowning* That wasn’t just a power outage, was it?"

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

*Sitting up straight* No. It felt deliberate. Someone is testing us

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

I don’t like this. We should secure the perimeter

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

*Eyes narrowing* I agree. Dorian, you and Selena check the eastern wing. Kane and I will handle the west

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

What if it’s a trap? We shouldn’t split up.

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

We need to know if this is just a power play or if there’s a real threat. Keep your guards up.

As they prepare to split up, the tension escalates. Dorian and Selena exchange a glance filled with concern

Selena Ravenscroft (Fl)

You sure about this, Dorian? I don’t like the idea of being outnumbered

Dorian Valmont (fl's friend)

Better us than them. Stay close

The group splits, each pair heading in opposite directions. As they make their way through the mansion, shadows loom larger, and the air thickens with unease

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

*In the west wing, whispering* Something feels off. The energy is wrong here.

Kane Blackwood (ml's friend)

*Scanning the shadows* You think it’s Vespera?

Lucian Devereaux (ML)

Could be. We need to—

Suddenly, a chilling laugh echoes through the hallway, freezing them in their tracks.