Hollis's pov
"No!" I scream.
I see Alessana laying on the floor. Her body isn't moving. Rushing to her side I carefully roll her over so she's on her back. Moving the dark hair mixed with white out of the way. My eyes well up with tears. I place my hand over her heart and see if I can feel a beat. There is nothing, just coldness. The tears escape my eyes. Warmth takes over my cheeks.
"Alessana please, please wake up." I cry.
Who did this to her? She was such a sweet caring woman. I don't understand how anyone can do this. Then I remember she was a witch. One that did everything in her power to make sure her and Dani where hidden. Where is Dani?
I stand up and stay next to Alessana's body. Going to every room I check and see if I find her too. All rooms end up being empty. I find myself standing in front of where the door to the basement would be. My hands run along the whole area. Hoping to find something to help me. All I feel is the smooth wall. Nothing sticking out or hidden.
Going back over to Alessana I get on my knees. Slowly I reach over to her. Pulling the collar of her shirt to the side I look for the keys. The chain isn't secured around her neck. I have a feeling if I just find those damn keys It will help. As I'm looking around I see Alessana's hand slightly move from the corner of my eye. My heart skips a beat. I move to feel the side of her neck. Still I feel no pulse move under my fingertips. A heavy sigh leaves me. Looking at her hand something catches my eye. A silver object peaking through her fingers. Carefully I open her closed palm. A tear rolls down my face. In her hand is her chain with the keys. Picking it up I let it dangle in front of me. I notice three keys are on the chain. What is the third one for?
From behind me I hear something. Looking over I see the door slowly show its self to me. Standing once again I make my way to it. Wiping my eyes of the tears that blur my vision. I pick the key to open the first door. Making sure to close it behind me I continue. Once I reach the next door I open it.
The room is light when I step in. Scanning the room my eyes land on Dani. She is on the ground with her wrist raises. Looking closer her wrist has a silver handcuff wrapped around it. The other handcuff is attached to the metal bar on the wall. Dani seems to be asleep from the look of her closed eyes and chest moving slowly. I go to her and place my hand on her back. I begin to shake her to get her to wake up. Her eyes fly open and panic is set in them.
"Hollis?" She yells. "Where's Alessana?"
"She ugh." I do t even know what to say.
"They got to her didn't they?" Dani asks with a broken voice.
Not able to say anything I just shake my head yes. Now it's the best time to go into asking her questions. A loud cry escapes Dani. Tears run down her face causing red blotches to appear. I watch as she yanks at the handcuffs. The material digs into her wrist. She doesn't care as she pulls harder. A small trail of blood moves down her arm. Looking at her I just watch as she yells and cries.
"Dani calm down for a second." I say as I mess with the keys.
I'm pretty sure I know what this third key is for now. She calms down at the sight of the key. My shaky hands go to the small key hole.
"Do you really have to be shaking right now? I mean come on." She says.
I roll my eyes at her remark. Not even bothering to reply I try to steady my hand. Once I've forced myself to calm down I unlock the handcuff. The second the material isn't bound around her, she gets up. Dani bolts to the stairs and disappears from my sight. The sound of her footsteps running up the stairs fades with every step closer. I should stay down here for a few minutes. Dani needs alone time with Alessana.
As I sit here alone on the floor I'm taken back to when I found out my parents died. The pain and anger I felt was terrible. They were all I ever had. Alessana was all Dani had. Even though Dani is older then me I'm going to be here for her through this. The one thing I didn't have in a time like this I will make sure she does have it. I'm not going to let her go through this alone.
After a little bit I make my way upstairs. I lock every door that I pass. At the top I see Dani draped over Alessana's body. Sobs are heard from Dani. Getting down next to her I rub her back. We just stay like this for awhile.
"Hollis." Marvin says behind us. "Someone reported this. We have to leave before the officials come."
"Okay Marvin." I say.
I place my hands on Dani's shoulders. Lifting her up I look at her.
"We have to leave before demons come and figure out what we are." I say calmly.
Dani looks at me then at Alessana. More tears spill past her eyes. She shakes her head and slowly gets up. I know she doesn't want to leave her here like this. Yet we can't do anything about it. They need to see her body here and piece everything together. Dani and I need to get out of here as soon as possible.
I wrap my arm around Dani and walk her to the car. She feels broken next to me. In ways I can relate to her that she won't ever understand. Though it might not seem like it She will heal with time.
Marvin opens the back door for us. I thank him as I let Dani get in. Following her I slide in next to her. Marvin asks where to go. Without a second thought I tell him my old apartment. Right now I'm happy I kept the damn thing. The whole reason I kept it is because I haven't had the talk with Harry. Even though I'm basically living with him I didn't want to assume. I do have close to another month with this apartment. Now I think I have to have the talk with Harry. Especially if I'm going to let Dani stay there now.
Once we pull up I grab my purse that's on the floor. I rest it on my shoulder and get out of the car. Dani follows out and we step into the curb. Going over to Marvin I tell him to go ahead and leave. This time I know I can call him from the phone in my apartment.
The whole time Dani is silent. That's normal though she just lost her only family. Still it's kinda weird not to have her sass or remarks thrown at me.
Inside I lead her to the room. She sits on the edge of the bed. I go through my clothes and find something comfortable for her. Highly doubt she wants to stay in those clothes. I place them down next to her and walk out. Closing the door behind me.
I make my way to the kitchen. Getting the familiar tea kettle I begin making tea. Hopefully this will help in some way. Hell in anyway would be helpful.
Once the tea is done I make her a cup. I go to the bedroom door and lightly tap. No response is made. Giving it a few seconds I open the door. Dani is in the same spot I left her only now she's in different clothing.
"I made you some tea." I say as I place it on the night stand.
I take a seat next to her on the bed. She doesn't move at all in anyway. Lost and broken is the only way I can describe how she looks right now.
"Wanna talk about it?" I ask.
"Go." She says.
"I just think it would help." I try to help.
"Stop it just go." Dani's voice rises.
"Trust me I kn-" she cuts me off.
"You don't know shit. So get the fuck out of here. Just leave me alone for a while." She yells at the ground.
Instead of fighting her on this I sigh. Standing up I head out of the room. Maybe it's best to give her the night to grieve on her own. I go to the phone and pick it up.
"Hey Marvin I know it hasn't been long but can you come and get me?"
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I reread the first few chapters and I'm so sorry. I feel like my writing has gone down hill. I promise to try and fix that for you guys.
Thank You So Much For Reading!!!
Xxx Jess