AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“All right,” Layla agreed, feeling the warmth of friendship and solidarity fill her chest. “Together, we’ll unravel this mystery and bring peace to Clarissa and her sister.”
As the sun dipped below the horizon, bathing the room in shades of twilight, Layla knew that they were embarking on a journey that would test their courage and strength. But with her friends by her side and Jake’s unwavering love as her anchor, she felt ready to face whatever lay ahead.
“Bound by love, bound by blood,” Layla murmured, her gaze fixed on the fading light. “Only through a union of souls can the darkness be undone.” She shook her head. “We’re going to figure out what that means if it kills us all!”
“No,” Fiona said.
“No?” Layla asked.
“I can’t die. I’m carrying a baby.”
Layla grinned, hugging her friend. “Yes you are!”
Chapter Fourteen
The wind blew fromthe north, carrying with it whispers of the past and glimpses of the future. Layla shivered, a vision taking shape before her eyes. She clutched Jake’s hand, seeking warmth and reassurance in his strong grip. His was a source of comfort for her.
“Are you okay?” Jake asked, concern etching his handsome features. He could never fully understand the burden of her visions, but he did his best to support her.
Layla nodded, forcing a smile. “I’ll be fine,” she replied.
Fiona and Max stood nearby, their love evident in the way they leaned into each other, as if they were a single entity.
“Are you sure we’re ready for this?” Bella asked, her gaze focused on the abandoned house that loomed before them.
“Ready or not, we have to try,” Fiona said, her voice steady despite the fear that flickered in her eyes.
Max squeezed Fiona’s hand, the sheriff in him rising to the challenge. “Let’s put an end to this ghost’s reign of terror.”
As they approached the house, Layla’s vision intensified, revealing the ghost of a man who had seduced countless women, only to have them murdered by his jealous wife. The darkness that surrounded him weighed heavily on her heart, but she knew she couldn’t let fear overcome her.
Inside the house, the air grew colder, and the whispers on the wind grew louder. Layla felt Jake’s hand tighten around hers, a silent vow that he would never let go. They moved further into the house, their footsteps echoing in the silence.
“Show yourself!” Fiona called out, her voice strong and unwavering.
To Layla’s surprise, the ghost appeared before them, his spectral form flickering like the flame of a candle caught in a draft. His eyes locked onto Layla, seeming to see straight through her. She could feel the weight of his gaze, as if it were trying to pry open her very soul.
