"Trigger Warning: This chapter includes detailed descriptions of burns and bodily harm. Please be aware of your own sensitivities before continuing to read. I'll indicate to you by using (★) before the start and end of the content"
The girl's eyes sparkled with a mischievous glint as she assumed Alaric's question was an invitation to something more, her thoughts racing with the idea that he might be interested in her too. She stood where she was, her gaze locked on his, and batted her eyelashes, her smile slow and sultry. Her voice was barely above a whisper as she replied, "Well, I suppose we could find out." Her movements were subtle, yet deliberate, as she let her body language speak for itself, her every gesture an attempt to weave a sensual spell around him.
Alaric's smile was a cold, calculated invitation, its gentle curve belied by an icy glint in his eyes that seemed to promise darkness and destruction, drawing her in with an otherworldly allure as he murmured, "Then why are you standing there?, come and kiss me."
The girl's eyes locked onto Alaric's, as his words hang in the air, his smile sending a shiver down her spine. Despite the unease, she felt an inexplicable pull towards him, her feet seeming to move of their own accord as she took a step closer. The air was thick with tension, and for a moment, it seemed like time itself had slowed down, waiting to see what would happen next. Alaric's eyes never left hers, his gaze piercing and intense, as he waited for her to make her move.
A few minutes later, Alaric stepped out of the room, his face a mask that revealed nothing of the moments before, the silence that followed him like a shadow, heavy with secrets and unspoken truths and he left from there.
After parting ways with Alaric, Luzella threw herself back into her volunteer role, warmly greeting guests, helping them navigate the auction, answering their queries, and assisting their needs with a bright smile.
The auction event came to a close with a final hammer strike, signaling the end of bidding. The room fell silent for a moment, before erupting into applause and cheers.
The fundraising efforts had paid off remarkably well, with the event raising a significant amount of funds that would go a long way in supporting the cause. The team was overjoyed, knowing that their hard work had made a significant impact.
As the excitement died down, Luzella and the other volunteers sprang into action, busy wrapping up the remaining tasks and escorting the guests out of the venue. They bid farewell to the attendees, thanking them for their support and generosity. With smiles and waves, the guests departed, leaving behind a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment.
At that moment, A loud yell pierced the air, drawing the attention of everyone nearby. A group of people rushed towards the source of the sound, their faces filled with concern. As they turned the corner, they were met with a shocking sight that left them stunned and speechless.
The scene before them was one of utter chaos, with the group of girls looking on in horror. Whatever had caused the commotion had clearly had a profound impact, leaving everyone in a state of shock and dismay.
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The bold girl lay on the floor, her body badly burned. Her skin was black and blistered, her eyes were dry and open, frozen in a permanent stare. Her body was stiff and lifeless, drained of all moisture, leaving her skin parched and shriveled. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burnt flesh, a pungent odor that clung to everything.
The room was quiet and still, a stark contrast to the destruction that had occurred. The girl's beauty was lost, consumed by the intense heat that had ravaged her body. She was unrecognizable, a shell of her former self, her life extinguished in an instant.
The silence was heavy with the weight of what had happened. The girl's body was a grim reminder of the devastating power of the heat that had touched her, leaving behind a trail of destruction and death. The room seemed to echo with the aftermath, a haunting reminder of the fragility of life.
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Earlier, the bold girl had dismissed her friends' concerns and stormed off, leaving them behind. They hadn't made an effort to follow her or reconcile. Now, the girl's father was frantically searching for her after the auction event, who wasn't even responding to his calls. So, he approached her friends and asked them about her daughter's whereabouts, they revealed she had already left their company. The father grew worried, knowing his daughter's tendency to cause him trouble. The friends, despite being rebuffed by the girl earlier, offered to help him search for her.
As they searched for the girl, they finally found her in the room, but the sight that greeted them was one of unimaginable horror. She was unrecognizable, her body bearing the devastating marks of the intense heat that had ravaged her. The friends and her father were met with a scene that would haunt them forever, a tragic end to the search that had begun with worry and concern.
The bold girl's father cried his heat out and collapsed to the ground, overcome with shock and grief as he gazed upon his daughter's lifeless body. The sight was too much for him to bear, and he fainted on the spot, his world shattered by the tragic loss.
Luzella's heart was shaken by the father's anguished cries as she heard them, and she stepped forward to see what was happening. But just as she was about to take in the scene, someone swiftly covered her eyes with their hands, shielding her from the horrific sight.