ANNABEL’S POV
"Your futile resistance only prolongs the inevitable," the creature sneered, its voice echoing through the basement's shadows. "You cannot escape the consequences of your family's pact."
Amid the supernatural struggle, I sought a means to break free from the encroaching darkness. "Tell me how to end this, break the pact, and free my family," I demanded.
The creature chuckled ominously. "You think it's that simple? The pact is etched in the fabric of your bloodline. You can't sever it without unraveling the very essence of your existence."
Frustration welled within me, but a glimmer of determination remained. "There must be a way. I won't let you use my family as pawns in your twisted game."
The creature's eyes glowed with an eerie intensity. "Your defiance only ensures a
