Exactly when the clock struck four Sly emerged in his room covered in blood. He licked the remnants of blood on his lips and scanned the room. He noticed that his mother had locked the place up just as she had promised. He walked to the bathroom to see the bath drawn for him and immerged himself in it without taking off his clothes. 'Hazel ' he thought while a smirk rose on his lips .
Dressed in a crisp white long sleeve shirt with the top two buttons of his shirt undone Sylvester made his way down the stairs. Gwendolyn raised her head when she heard the footsteps from her son's wing . She saw her son with a more matured expression than before a gold ring in his left ear and his inky black her combed messily to one side . She smiled and approached him. Being fully aware that he didn't like being touched since childhood she hugged him her heart full of emotions . Ylvia who stood by the side was not happy one bit , she had prayed that her half brother doesn't return but he was already here . " Why didn't he die wherever he went!" She cursed. Putting on her best act she smiled and walked to him."Look at you all grown up in just five years"Gwendolyn muttered tearing up . Her son had left her when he was just eighteen. Sly wiped her tears and muttered "I'm here now there's no need to cry ". Two figures emerged from the entrance of the mansion, Councilman Ronald and Duke Lenard. Sly's gaze met theirs and they nodded.
Sitting at the head of the table Sly muttered " We'll be hosting the Hallow ball this year ". " Because none of us knew when you would come back we agreed for the Montey's to host the ball" Gwendolyn answered. The Montey's were a family as powerful as theirs stemming from the old lineage of the real pureblooded families . They were the possible family to take over the land when they are not there.
There were already rumors that they were planning on announcing their reign during the ball . "Make the council aware this very evening that I'm back and will be hosting the ball "Sly affirmed. Ylvia noticed his gloved hands as he picked his cutlery to eat . "I'm glad you're here"Ylvia countered smiling . Sly ignored her focusing on his food, he knew who exactly Ylvia was and would not be fooled by her pretense .
When night had finally come the Wiltchiz Mansion stood in absolute silence luring it's inhabitants to sleep. Making sure everyone was asleep Hazel picked her lamp and made her way towards the servants quarters her soft feet padded across the marble floor. Finally reaching a particular room she knocked on it and after the shuffling of clothes the door opened revealing the tired and worn out look of Gabriel. Without waiting for him to ursher her in she entered and closed the door."Hazel you know how scandalous it would be if word spreads that you visited me in the middle of the night"Gabriel said standing by the door. Hazel fully aware of the repercussions when caught still came . "I know but I couldn't sleep-"she tried to explain but he cut her off. "you should head to your room Hazel"Gabriel affirmed but she stood her ground. Pulling a small via from her dress pocket she handed it to him "Apply it on your hand and cheek , I'm sorry for denying you in front of my family" . Hazel exited the room knowing fully that if she stayed any longer she would cause trouble for him . She couldn't help but touch her chest to calm her heart which was beating erratically.
"Where are you coming from Hazel" Meredith queried. Hazel froze noticing who asked the question.
She swallowed and Meredith arched a sharp brow. "I-I" she stammerd licking her lips, "I went for a walk because I couldn't sleep" she lied hoping to fool her grandmother but who was she kidding. "In the servant quarters?" Meredith probed . " I was scared to walk further away from the mansion" Hazel added. Meredith didn't say anything and turned to walk back into the mansion and she quickly followed. Right when she was about to enter her room her grandmother stated "Don't do anything to ruin our reputation Hazel because if you do I'll eradicate whoever involved before your parents even finds out ". Hazel nodded understanding fully what her grandmother hinted. She entered her room and leaned against her door reluctant to climb her bed, she wished she could stay up all night . Dragging her feet she sprinkled the salt she had collected all around her bed hoping it would work. She had heard about how salt could drive away evil spirits and even bad dreams . "I hope this works " she prayed refusing to change out of her night dress ,she covered herself with the duvet and slept.
Just like the other night she felt the other side of the bed dip down and she held her breath . She felt a hand drag her towards himself nestling his head in the crook of her neck. Hazel could tell by his large figure that he was a well built man . She saw what looked like a thick blanket of darkness enveloping her and luring her to sleep. This time around she slept with the darkness as a comfort.