BACK TO THE PRESENT
"This is were you guys would be staying" the girl said bowing slightly her eyes fixed to the ground . " Thank you very much" Serena said with a smile " may I know your name" she asked moving closer her hand stretched out to receive the girl's but girl stepped back immediately . " I'm sorry I wasn't trying to harm you " Serena said stopping in place her brows knotted in confusion . " No, Ms it's you who should forgive me my name should be of no use to you I am only a maid . The girl said bowing again. "Well if you won't tell me yours I might as well tell you mine, I am Serena, Serena Johnson" Serena said with a smile before stepping into the room. The girl looked up slightly her face shocked . " Serena, I am Sofia" the girl said with a smile which Serena returned. " I would get you something to eat. Sofia said hurrying downstairs. Serena stared at the empty door way for some time before shutting the door. Missy stood at the window staring out of it, she braided her hair into two rows, her caramel skin glistening in the moon rays . Serena took a look at the room, it was a simple room, old fashioned, there was a fireplace at the center of the room with freshly placed wood burning brightly giving the room a golden hue. There was a queen size single bed at the opposite end of the fire place with plain blue sheets and a large wool blanket draped over it. The walls were painted peach but it looked washed and old with some cracks . There was equally an old arm chair close to the edge of the bed. Other than that the room was relatively cozy and neat .
Serena sat on the edge of the bed taking out her journal she began writing down every thing that had happened that day in detail, her mind drifted back to the chill she got before the general appeared, she remembered how their eyes met, his red eyes, she wondered were else she had seen such enchanting eyes before. Then she recoiled that one of the leaders had red eyes as well, the same one who possessed a symbol similar to her birth mark, was this all a coincidence,it couldn't be, could it. " Serena's thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. It was Sofia and the reception lady. " Good evening I hope the room is to your taste" Mrs Smith said directly to Serena. " Yes I find it very cozy thank you" Serena replied shutting her journal gently in order not to race any suspicion. " Yes, we would do anything to make you comfortable, anything at all just say it and I would make sure it is met alright dear" Mrs Smith said with a warm smile. " Sofia do go get Ms Serena hot water to have her bath" Mrs Smith said snapping her fingers at Sofia who bowed down and headed to the door . " Wait, Mrs Smith would you mind if I follow Sofia " Serena said looking at Sofia who looked rather shocked at the request . " Of course I don't mind dear you two hurry along now" Mrs Smith said clapping her hands as Serena left the room Meanwhile Missy who had been quite all the time said "would I get to meet the elders with her or are you people going to take her away" Missy said her eyes looked sad like the were saying something different. "It is not in my power to answer your question Mrs" " I should warn you though it didn't not end well for the first people who tried to take her away and I am in no doubt that you people would suffer the same faith if you try to harm her" Missy said her with a smile but there was nothing sweet about this one, her smile held a promise of great terror if anything was to happen to her niece. " Then why did you bring her you know what she is " Mrs Smith said bit scared and angry at the same time. " Whether I brought her here or not your people would still find her, the wolves would find her so would the Hybrid and I prefer her in his hands than in the hands of Michael.
None spoke for sometime, Mrs Smith moved closer to Missy " I'm afraid even he has changed, he is far more than just a hybrid" she paused holding Missy arm " he has become far more than that ,he now holds the dark powers and I assure you he has changed." Mrs Smith said in a whisper her grip on Missy arm tightened fear written all over her face. "There is no good side or bad one any more only her has the power to restore what has been lost" Mrs Smith let go of her hand looking at the wall " that is if she is the one" . Missy wanted to say something but Serena and Sofia walking in laughing carrying jugs of hot water . Serena noticing the air in the room said " Did we interrupt you guys we could leave if" "no we were already done talking weren't we Missy " Mrs Smith said with a smile leaving the room . " Come here Sofia let's leave them to rest " Mrs Smith yelled from the staircase. " Yes m'lady " Sofia replied placing the jug by the door, she gave Serena a Small smile before following her lady down the stairs . Serena carried the jugs into the little bathroom in the room. Taking of her clothes she filled the tub with water carefully pouring in the hot water. She packed her hair in a bun placing a hair net to keep her curls in place before she stepped in to the bathtub to have her bath. Missy sat on the bed sobbing " I'm sorry I couldn't keep her safe, she is strong, I know she would get through this, she has to no matter what it takes".