As Rufus saw Peter and Xender's interactions, his eyes narrowed.
He was aware of their close relationship, and it infuriated him. Xender had always confided in him and turned to him for support.
However, it appeared that Peter was gradually replacing him. Confusion theories started to race through Rufus's head.
He couldn't allow his friendship with Xender to be ruined by Peter. To stop him, he had to take action.
Rufus became enraged when he saw Peter and Xender laughing together. He was at his breaking point. He needed to do something. With plans rushing through his head, Rufus slid away.
No matter what, he would ruin Peter. Peter and Xender, meanwhile, were becoming closer. They explored the mansion and got to know one another during their free time. While strolling around the grounds one day, Peter turned to Xender and grasped her hand.
He remarked, "I'm so glad I met you," as he fixed her with his gaze. As Xender gazed at Peter, her heart skipped a beat. So did she. She was becoming deeply in love with him. She responded, "I'm glad I met you too," in a voice that was almost audible above a whisper.
Peter's eyes wrinkled at the corners as he grinned. "I think we could be great together," he stated. As Xender gazed at Peter, her heart leaped.
So did she. She desired to travel the world and be with him. Rufus, however, observed from the shadows as they stood there, absorbed in one another's gaze.
His mind was racing with conspiracy theories as his eyes narrowed. No matter what, he would ruin Peter. And with a menacing grin on his face, Rufus crept away as Xender and Peter enjoyed their first kiss.
Rufus had no idea that his strategy would soon take an unforeseen turn. While heading back to his room, he came across an enigmatic note.
The words sent shivers down his spine, and it was targeted to him. You're not alone in wanting Peter dead, Rufus.
If you wish to work together, meet me at midnight in the ancient oak tree. As Rufus gazed at the letter, his eyes grew wide. Who was the author? What were they hoping to get out of him? He glanced around, but no one was there. Rufus had a lot of questions, but he was certain of one thing.
No matter what, he would be at that meeting. And Xender and Peter were absorbed in their own small worlds as he left, the letter tightly gripped in his fingers.
They had no idea, however, that their love would soon be put to the test in ways they never would have imagined. Rufus had a nagging suspicion that something was wrong.
Who was the author of that letter? What were they hoping to get out of him?
Rufus headed toward the ancient oak tree as midnight rolled around. The countryside had an unsettling hue because the moon was full.
A figure stepped out of the darkness as he got closer to the tree. It was a towering, commanding woman with sharp green eyes. "Who are you?" Rufus, attempting to maintain a steady tone, demanded.
The woman grinned, amusement glimmering in her eyes. Her words, "My name is not important," "What's important is that we share a common goal."
The eyes of Rufus narrowed. "What goal?" The woman smiled more broadly. Her words, "We both want Peter dead," Rufus's eyes became wide with astonishment. Why did this woman want Peter dead, and who was she?
However, the woman went on before he could ask any more questions. "I have a plan to take care of Peter," she replied. "And I need your help." Rufus had a lot of questions, but he was certain of one thing.
He was prepared to go to any lengths to get rid of Peter. His voice was hardly audible above a whisper when he questioned, "What's the plan?" The woman smiled more broadly. "We'll take care of Peter, and then we'll take care of Xender," she stated.
Rufus's eyes became wide with astonishment. What was she trying to say? She wanted to harm Xender, but why?
However, the woman turned and vanished into the night before he could ask any questions. Rufus was left standing by himself, questions racing through his head.
What had just happened to him? And he came upon a piece of paper on the ground as he turned to head back to the mansion.
It was a note with red ink on it. "You're playing with fire, Rufus," it stated. "Be careful, or you'll get burned." When Rufus read the note, his eyes widened in amazement.
This was written by whom? What were they trying to say? He glanced around, but no one was there. Rufus had a lot of questions, but he was certain of one thing. He was in too much trouble. And Xender and Peter were sound asleep as he left, the note clenched in his fist, oblivious to the threat that loomed in the darkness.
Rufus had no idea, however, that there were others with secrets. Xender herself had a secret that would alter everything. Strange and vivid dreams plagued Xender while she slept. Dreams about a life she had never experienced, about abilities she had never had.
She also experienced an odd feeling running through her veins as she woke up. A feeling she was unable to describe. Peter was still sound asleep when Xender turned to face him. Knowing that she had to keep her secret from him made her feel guilty. But Xender sensed an odd presence in the room as she returned to her own thoughts. Something that appeared to be observing her.
A figure was standing in the shadows when she turned. A figure that appeared to be composed entirely of darkness. When the person moved forward, Xender's heart skipped a beat. She was a tall, commanding woman whose gaze seemed to pierce Xender's whole being. "Who are you?" Xender, attempting to maintain a steady tone, demanded. Xender gazed at the woman, her eyes wide with surprise.
Her voice was hardly audible above a whisper as she said, "What do you mean?" The woman grinned, amusement glimmering in her eyes. "You're not just a human, Xender," she remarked. "You're a supernatural being, one with powers beyond your wildest dreams." As Xender attempted to comprehend this knowledge, her mind was spinning. A supernatural entity? Possessing abilities? However, the woman went on before she could ask any more questions. "And you're not just any supernatural being, Xender," she continued. "You're the key to unlocking the secrets of the universe." Xender's eyes became wide with surprise. The secret to revealing the universe's mysteries? However, the woman spoke again before she could ask any more questions.
"And now, Xender, it's time for you to claim your rightful place." As Xender gazed at the woman, her heart skipped a beat. What was she trying to say? She was about to ask when the woman caressed Xender's forehead with her hand. Xender had a rush of energy, and all of a sudden, she was overcome by pictures and visions.
A halo of light encircled her as she stood atop a mountain. She believed that she had amazing abilities that could change reality itself. And she realized that she was up against a formidable foe that aimed to destroy everything that she valued. As Xender attempted to comprehend the visions, her head whirled. She was just beginning to orient herself when everything went dark.
Xender was resting in a damp, dark dungeon when she regained consciousness. A figure stood above her, laughing uncontrollably while she was shackled to the wall. Xender stared at the apparition, her eyes wide with dread. Peter was the one. However, there was a problem. His complexion was deathly pale, and his eyes were as black as coal.
As Xender gazed at Peter, her heart skipped a beat. Where had he gone? She opened her mouth to ask, but Peter interrupted. His voice was full of hate. "Welcome, Xender," he said. "I've been waiting for you." Xender looked at Peter, her eyes widening in terror. What was he trying to say?
Then, as she opened her mouth to question, Peter's expression changed. His skin turned a rich, blazing orange, and his eyes went red. As Xender gazed at Peter, her heart skipped a beat.
What was going on with him? She was about to scream when Peter's expression changed once more. It wasn't Peter's face this time.
It was a monster's face. A creature with razor-sharp fangs and ruby eyes that shine.
The sound of Xender's own heart thumping in her ears drowned out her cry.