The Devils Brood

Chapter One

July 1st, 1820, Seattle Washington

The rain pelted my forehead as I walked back to my cottage from the strawberry Fields. Mrs. Rosenblatt glared at me through her front room window and Chauncy Bigelow waved from across the street. I tugged the hood of my cape tight around my head as I walked towards the path leading through the woods. Ugh, I thought to myself. I'd always hated walking through the woods at night. My hand drifted to the hilt of my concealed dagger as I studied my surroundings. My skin prickled and I got a sinking feeling that I was being watched. I drew my dagger, slowly turning in a circle. "Who goes there?" I yelled, watching for any movement around me. I heard a low chuckle from behind, whirling around to look into a set of blood red eyes. Icy fear trickled down my back and I took an involuntary step back. The red eyed creature stepped out from the shadows that had shrouded his handsome looks and scrutinized me. Very nice, he said, though his lips never moved. "Who are you?" I asked, fear coating each word. He chuckled, inching his way closer while still keeping out if my dagger rang. I am one of the devils brood, he spoke in reply. My face paled and I started to feel lightheaded. I staggered back, grasping the trunk of a tree and backing up against it. The creature shot his hand out towards me with lightening speed, wrapping his right hand around my wrist while the left knocked my dagger across the forest. His free hand snaked around my neck and he studied my face. "What do you want?" I choked out, terrible images of how he would kill me flashing through my head. "I want your servitude," he said, walking closer until I could feel his hot breath on my face.

Authors Note:
Hi! I'm Khloi and I'll be writing this story. Just so y'all know I'm writing on my friends phone so it might not be updated in a while. So get ready for long waiting periods! For those reading this I hope you enjoy!