Immortal Stonekeeper (2022) Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Femme Fatale

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Between Duncan and Lucy’s method of teleportation, Jonathan vastly preferred the witch doctor’s magic portals. Chills were still running down his spine as an odd sense of cold clung to him. He kept his hands in his pockets, although it did no good to warm them. “Don’t worry, it’ll pass.” Lucy stood over the roof ledge as her coat billowed in the wind. “Dark magic doesn’t gel well with souls, but you’ll be fine.” “Why’d you bring me to the London Bridge Tower?” Jonathan was still shivering, and the howling wind was not helping. “I wanted to make sure he wouldn’t accidentally see us.” “Who’s ‘he’?” “Duncan.” Lucy sat on the ledge. “You know not how he is immortal, do you?” “Lady, I just found out today that magic and vampires are real.” Jonathan shook his head. “I don’t even know how his magic works.” “Might you have at least heard of the elixir of life then?” “Yeah. Gives eternal life. Probably golden in colour. Exists only in fantasy books.” Lucy chuckled. “The elixir of life can only be created by one who has a burning desire for life. It draws upon that conviction to give its user an additional lifeline. As of date, Duncan has created and consumed at least eight hundred pills.” “That’s a bit much.” “He has become addicted,” Lucy said simply. “About fifty years ago, Duncan was wronged and he developed a grudge against someone. A grudge so powerful, the elixir of life now draws upon that desire for revenge instead. It keeps Duncan alive for the sole purpose of nursing this hate. In simple terms, it has warped into a destructive form and torments him every moment.” “I’m sorry, but it doesn’t sound like I can do anything about it.” Jonathan looked blankly at her. “I don’t know a thing about alchemy.” “I do not require your alchemy knowledge. It is your aid I seek,” Lucy said. “Duncan cannot kill the subject of his hate himself, lest he breaks the bond with his elixir of life and it kills him as well. So it falls to me to get rid of this person, and I need help.” “Why do you need my help? Aren’t you like… I don’t know, a super powerful vampire?” “Vampires have their weaknesses.” Lucy gave him a wry smile. “Our target lives in a church, and my powers will be greatly diminished if I haven’t already disintegrated for even stepping a foot in there.” “You barely know me,” Jonathan asked suspiciously. “How do you know I can be trusted?” “I’m a good judge of character, as anyone who has lived for nine hundred years should be,” Lucy smirked. “Besides, you’re no ordinary immortal. Every form of immortality draws upon your natural immortal soul and transfers that immortality onto your physical body instead. As such, our souls have long expired and died off.” Her irises glowed red again. “But not only do you retain yours, it seems to be made of some sort of ancient magic instead of the usual ether. Not once in all my life have I ever seen anything like that.” She ran an icy cold finger along his cheek and licked her lips. “My, my… you truly are a curious one, are you not?” Lucy leaned in close, and Jonathan found his eyes strangely locked into hers. He filled his mind with thoughts of her true age, fighting every desire to move closer to the overly flirtatious vampire. It seemed to work, but he knew it would only be a matter of time before his physical senses convinced him otherwise. “If that’s all, I’ll take my leave.” Jonathan stood up abruptly. Lucy pulled back, and he could have sworn he saw a slight pout on her lips. She grabbed his hand again as he felt that horrible sensation again. “Allow me.” She grinned maliciously, and Jonathan groaned. He had a feeling that this was some kind of payback. The duo vanished into the shadows. ~ ~ ~ “Please, not my family. They don’t know anything,” a trembling voice whimpered. Clara Harred strode across the dimly lit bedroom as her men parted ways before their mafia princess. She put a calloused palm on the side of the man’s face and narrowed her eyes. “You’ve confused me with someone who gives a ra