There's only figure, waiting in the room, its presence seeming to fill the space.
'Welcome,Phoenix,he said , its voice low and gravelly.'
'I am Silas Ravenwood amd you have something that belong to us.'
Phoenix's mind raced as he tried to think what Silas could be talking about.But before he could ask, Silas continued.
'Asher, show him.'
Asher stepped forward, a small box in his hand.He oppened it, revealing a glowing crystal nestled in black velvet.
Phoenix's eyes widened as he stared at the crystal.He know then that he was in grave danger.
Silas eyes seemed to bore into Phoenix's soul, as if searching for something hidden deep within.
'You see,Phoenix,the Heart of Ravenwood has the power to grant immense power and wealth.But it also come with a terrible curse.'
Phoenix felt a shiver run down his spine as Silas words hung in the air.He knew that he had to get out of there , but his feet seed rooted to the spot.
'The Curse?' Phoenix repeated, his voice barely above a whisper.
Silas nodded, his eyes glinting with a malevolent light.
'Yes, the curse. It will consume your body and soul.But we're willing to take that risk, Phoenix ,Because the rewars is worth it.
Phoenix knew then that he was in a race against time.
With a surge of adrenaline, Phoenix made a break for the door, but Asher wad too quick.He grabbed Phoenix, spinning him back around.Silas laughed,a cold ,mirthless sound.
'You think you can escape us,Phoenix?' Silas sneered. We have the power of the Ravenwoods behind us.You're no match for us.'
But Phoenix recused to give up. He knew that he had to keep fighting, no matter what.
With a fierce determination, he struggled against Asher's grip,but it was like trying to break free from a vice.
Just when all hope seemed lost, a loud crash sound echoed through the room, followed by the sound of shattering glass. The candle flickered and the went out plunging the room into darkness.
In the chaos,Phoenic managed to wriggle free from Asher's gasp.He made a run for the door, stumbling through the darknesa. He could hear the Ravenwoods shouting behind him,but he didn't lool back.He kept running, until he stumbled out into the night air, gasping for breath.''