Episode 27 & 28 : The Battle for Control
Finnian looked at Jasper, his eyes red as tears fell freely down his cheeks.
Jasper was speechless, feeling a lump form in his throat as he empathized deeply with Finnian’s pain. He wanted to offer words of comfort but found himself at a loss. “Finnian,” he whispered, his voice cracking as tears began to stream down his own face.
Stellan and Rafferty stood nearby, watching the scene unfold. Their hearts ached for Finnian, but Rafferty’s sadness quickly turned into anger. Without warning, he strode towards Finnian and punched him squarely in the face, causing everyone to gasp in shock.
Stellan and Jasper rushed forward, but Rafferty held up a hand to stop them. “Fucking wake up, Finnian!” he yelled, his voice filled with a mix of frustration and desperation. “You love her. I’ve seen the way you look at her. You don’t let anyone come close to you. You hate physical contact, but you let Seraphina hold you, touch you, and you even kiss her—something you’d never let any other girl do.”
Rafferty’s words hung in the air, their truth undeniable. “You stare at her all day. You feel jealous when she’s talking to that Aaron guy. You even fucking apologized to her in front of everyone,” Rafferty continued, his voice rising with each accusation. “You’ve never felt this way towards anyone—not Jasper, not even Damon,” he yelled, referencing Finnian’s inner demon.
“I know you don’t understand what you’re feeling, Finnian,” Rafferty said, his tone softening. “I don’t blame you for that. I don’t hate Seraphina, no matter how much I wish I could. If it meant seeing you happy, I’d kidnap her and lock her in your room forever,” he whispered, tears now falling from his eyes as well.
“Please, don’t lose her just because you don’t understand your feelings. You don’t have to know that you love her, but deep down, you know you can’t stay away from her. You always want to be with her, to get her attention. That’s why you went to her parents to warn them,” Rafferty finished, his voice barely audible.
Finnian stared at Rafferty, his shock mirrored by Stellan and Jasper. Rafferty’s words cut through the confusion in Finnian’s mind, making him realize the depth of his emotions for Seraphina.
“Just don’t lose her,” Rafferty said one last time before turning away, Stellan following close behind.
Finnian stood there, still in shock, his hand slowly moving to his chest. His heart wasn’t beating wildly like it did when Seraphina was with him. The strange, overwhelming feeling he couldn’t understand was absent. Even Damon, his demon, was silent.
“Go to her,” Jasper whispered, a small smile tugging at his lips. With that, Finnian didn’t hesitate. He rushed out of the house, jumped on his motorcycle, and sped off towards the Blackman Mansion.
Seraphina growled, feeling her eyes slowly open. But as soon as she opened them, a gust of wind hit her face. Looking down, her eyes widened in fear. She was on top of a mountain, and below were jagged rocks and the tumultuous ocean.
Fear gripped her as she shifted away, realizing her hands and legs were tied. “You’re finally awake,” a voice said behind her. She struggled to turn, seeing a man standing there, looking at her with intense hatred.
“Why did you kidnap me?” she whispered, tears falling from her eyes. She missed Finnian. If only she hadn’t left, none of this would have happened.
The man sat down in front of her, staring before a smirk formed on his lips. “I’m Blue, and I’m here to kill you because Finnian killed someone close to me,” he said, and Seraphina’s eyes widened.
“Why?” Seraphina whispered, her voice trembling.
Blue stared at her, hating how she reminded him of someone else. She had the same eyes. “Let me tell you a little story,” he began. “Finnian and I were once best friends long before Jasper, Stellan, and Rafferty came along. I knew how messed up he was. We were so close that if you didn’t look closely, people would think we were twins, despite me being five years older.”
He paused, his eyes filled with pain and rage. “But everything changed when my sister Olivia died,” he said, his voice cracking. Seraphina stared at him, feeling a pang of sympathy.
“Olivia was my sister, and Aaron and I loved her to bits,” Blue continued, and Seraphina’s eyes widened at the mention of Aaron. “You mean Aaron?” she asked, incredulous.
Blue smiled grimly. “Yes, he’s my brother. I sent him to Royal High so I could get my revenge on you. He was part of my plan,” he smirked.
Seraphina shook her head, refusing to believe Aaron would betray her. “Back to my story,” Blue said, regaining his composure. “Finnian and I were inseparable, except for the fact that his father was a monster towards him,” he said, making Seraphina gasp.
“Then things got complicated. Olivia started falling in love with Finnian. She loved him so much she would have killed herself if he asked her to. As much as I hated the idea, I couldn’t say no to her. So, I begged Finnian to date her,” he said, gritting his teeth. “But that emotionless bastard rejected her a day before her birthday, shattering her heart into pieces.
The next day, when Olivia was supposed to turn 13, she killed herself. A part of me died that day. My mom, rushing to the hospital to save her, died in a car accident. I lost the two dearest people to me. My father couldn’t handle the loss and left me and Aaron, who was just 12. Everything happened because of that bastard,” Blue yelled, his voice filled with pain.
Seraphina looked at him, feeling sorry for him but knowing Finnian wasn’t at fault. “If only he had accepted her, my sister would still be alive, my mom would still be with us, and my father wouldn’t have been lost for seven years before finally seeking forgiveness,” Blue cried, tears threatening to fall. His friendship with Finnian ended that day.
“Why did you kidnap me?” Seraphina asked again, and Blue let out a bitter laugh.
“Because I know Finnian loves you, and killing you will be my salvation for both me and my sister. I want him to feel the pain of losing someone close to him. That’s why you’re going to die today,” he said coldly.
Seraphina stared at him, terrified. She didn’t want to die. Blue grabbed her, pushing her to the edge of the cliff. “Don’t worry, your boyfriend will soon be here,” he said before dialing Finnian’s number.
Finnian arrived at the Blackman Mansion, but Seraphina was nowhere to be found. He dialed her number repeatedly, but it was unreachable. Frustration and fear mounting, he was startled by an incoming call from an unknown number. He almost cut the call but accidentally picked it up.
“What?!” he snapped angrily.
“Don’t you want to know where your beloved Seraphina is?” Blue’s voice came through the phone, sending chills down Finnian’s spine.
“What did you do?” Finnian yelled, his voice shaking.
“Meet me at the mountains we used to visit, and come alone, or I’m going to push her,” Blue said before ending the call.
Finnian’s heart raced, his hands trembling. For the first time in years, he felt true fear. He sped towards the mountains, his mind filled with images of Seraphina. “Little lamb,” he whispered to himself.
Arriving at the cliff, he saw Blue standing dangerously close to the edge, holding Seraphina. One wrong move and she would fall. “Let her fucking go!” Finnian yelled, his voice filled with desperation.
Blue laughed, a sound filled with malice. “It’s time for you to feel the pain I felt long ago,” he said. Before Finnian could react, Blue shot Seraphina in the stomach and pushed her off the mountain.
“Seraphina!” Finnian screamed, leaping after her without hesitation.
Seraphina, writhing in pain from the gunshot, saw Finnian trying to reach her. “I love you,” she managed to whisper before her head hit a rock, rendering her unconscious.
Finnian watched in horror as Seraphina hit her head and plunged into the ocean. He dove in after her, swimming with all his might until he found her. Grabbing her, he swam to the nearest shore, his heart pounding.
“Little lamb,” he whispered, his voice breaking. Seraphina was unconscious, bleeding heavily from her head and stomach. She was losing blood fast. “Please open your eyes,” Finnian begged, his hands trembling as he held her close.
“Please, little lamb, please,” he sobbed, the pain in his heart unbearable. Damon, his demon, was silent, unsure of what to do.
“Little lamb, please, I love you,” Finnian pleaded, tears streaming down his face. “I love you. Just open your eyes,” he said, but Seraphina remained unresponsive, her breathing shallow. Then, she stopped breathing altogether.
Finnian’s eyes widened in shock. “Little lamb,” he whispered, shaking her gently. “Little lamb!” he screamed when she didn’t respond.
An overwhelming pain surged through Finnian, a pain he hadn’t felt even when his mother died. It was unbearable, tearing him apart from the inside.
“Damon, please take control. Make it stop,” he begged, staring at Seraphina’s lifeless body.
Everything Finnian saw turned red as Damon took over. The demon wanted blood, and there was only one person he was after: Blue.
Episode 29 & 30 : A Deadly Ultimatum
Aaron and his father, Lawin, hurried to the mob mansion, their breaths coming in short, panicked gasps. Upon arrival, they were dismayed to find it empty—Blue was nowhere to be seen.
“No, no, no, he must have taken Seraphina,” Aaron muttered, his voice trembling with fear and frustration. Lawin’s eyes widened in horror at the mention of his daughter.
Aaron hastily explained everything to his father: how Blue had started his gang, driven by a burning desire for revenge against Seraphina and Finnian.
“My daughter,” Lawin whispered, his face ashen with dread.
“We can rush to Finnian. He’ll be able to save her,” Aaron urged. Without wasting another second, they sped toward the Shadow Vipers mansion.
Meanwhile, Jasper sat in the sitting room, anxiously hoping that Finnian and Seraphina had resolved their issues. His thoughts were interrupted by one of the guards entering to inform him that someone was outside asking to see Finnian.
Jasper, followed by Stellan and Rafferty, went to the entrance, where they found Aaron and Lawin.
“Aaron?” Jasper said, recognizing him immediately. “What is it?”
Aaron, still breathless from his frantic journey, blurted out, “I think Blue has Seraphina.”
“What?!” Jasper, Rafferty, and Stellan exclaimed simultaneously, shock and worry etched on their faces.
“Where is Finnian?” Aaron asked desperately.
Jasper stood frozen, his mind racing. It had been nearly an hour since Finnian left with Seraphina, which was strange. If Seraphina had resisted, Finnian would have undoubtedly brought her back here by force. Then it hit him Finnian must have received a call from Blue and gone to save her.
“Fuck, fuck, fuck!” Jasper yelled, his anxiety boiling over.
“Hope it’s not what I’m thinking,” Stellan said, instantly grasping the gravity of the situation.
Jasper nodded grimly. Without another word, the three of them rushed to the mansion’s weapon room, with Aaron and Lawin following closely behind. Lawin was bewildered and shocked to see high school students arming themselves with an array of weapons.
After grabbing their gear, Jasper quickly began tracking Finnian’s phone. As soon as he got the location, they all piled into a car, with Rafferty driving and Aaron and Lawin in the back.
“Please don’t lose control,” Jasper whispered under his breath, fear gnawing at him.
“He is?” Rafferty asked, glancing at Jasper in the rearview mirror.
“There’s no way Finnian wouldn’t lose control unless Seraphina is safe, which I doubt,” Stellan said, his voice shaking with fear.
Aaron and Lawin sat in the back, completely at a loss as to what was happening. Jasper stared out the window, dread filling his heart. This was going to be bloody.
Finnian willingly giving himself over to his inner demon was a far worse scenario than the demon taking control by force. Jasper could only pray that Finnian didn’t surrender himself willingly to Damon. If that happened, everything would be drenched in blood, everything except Seraphina. That was Jasper’s deepest fear.
BACK AT THE MOUNTAIN
Finnian saw red; everything was red. He had willingly given control to Damon, his demon.
He gathered Seraphina in his arms and began his descent from the mountains.
Kill.
Blood.
Kill.
Blood.
Kill.
Blood.
That was the anthem. Finnian was inside, Damon was out. Everything was red in Damon’s eyes. Seraphina wasn’t breathing. His heart died the moment she stopped.
He was going to drag Blue to hell and burn him since he was the devil. He would rip his soul out.
Meanwhile, Blue was smiling happily. He was sure Seraphina wouldn’t survive, and Finnian would be utterly broken, feeling the same pain Blue did when he lost his sister and mother.
“Blue,” a voice called behind him. He turned to see his brother Aaron, his eyes widening in surprise.
Before he could react, a gunshot rang out, and a bullet hit his leg. Jasper had shot him. Forgiveness was not an option.
“Jasper!” Aaron yelled, stepping between them. “Stop!” he shouted, but Jasper wasn’t listening. He couldn’t find Seraphina or Finnian.
Lawin rushed to Blue and slapped him across the face. “What did you do to my daughter?” he yelled.
Blue’s eyes widened in confusion. “Daughter??”
“Seraphina is your stepsister, you bastard,” Lawin yelled.
Jasper, Rafferty, and Stellan gasped, their eyes widening. “What!!”
Lawin quickly explained the story. Blue found it difficult to breathe, his hands shaking. Did he just kill his sister with his own hands?
“What the fuck did you do to Seraphina and Finnian?” Jasper yelled, punching Blue in the face.
Blue, still in shock, couldn’t believe Seraphina was his sister. Tears welled up in his eyes. “I…pus–pushed and sh-shot her. Finnian went after her,” Blue stuttered, and Lawin staggered back.
“No, no, no. I already lost your mom and Olivia. Not another daughter,” Lawin said, shaking in fear. Aaron was crying. Jasper didn’t stop punching Blue until Stellan and Rafferty pulled him away.
“Finnian!!!” Aaron yelled. Everyone turned to see Finnian carrying Seraphina in his arms.
“Seraphina!!!” Aaron and Lawin rushed toward them, but Jasper grabbed Aaron, and Rafferty and Stellan restrained Lawin.
“Let me go, that’s my daughter bleeding!” Lawin yelled.
“Shut up, old man,” Rafferty snapped.
“No, no, no. What I was avoiding,” Jasper muttered as he saw Finnian’s eyes, devoid of emotion and glowing red. Finnian had willingly given control to Damon.
Finnian gently laid Seraphina on the ground before walking away. Aaron and Lawin rushed to her.
“She isn’t breathing,” they both said, shaking.
Jasper, Rafferty, and Stellan stopped breathing for a minute. Finnian’s focus was on one person: Blue.
“Finnian,” Stellan whispered, but there was no reply. Blue was already shaking in fear, knowing Finnian was not in control. He had wanted Finnian to feel pain, but he never anticipated this.
Finnian’s focus was solely on Blue. None of the Shadow Vipers members dared approach; anyone who got close would die, brother or not. They were hopeless, helpless. They couldn’t save their brother, couldn’t prevent the bloodshed. All they could do was watch as Finnian brutally killed Blue and then came for their lives until his bloodlust was quenched. Only Seraphina, whose fate was uncertain, could save them.
“Finnian is gone. We’re going to die,” Stellan said, tears streaming down his face.
“It’s over,” Rafferty sobbed hopelessly, his weapon falling to the floor.
Jasper just stared at Finnian, who was lost. He couldn’t let Finnian give in to his darkness, knowing there was no saving grace. Then he rushed toward Finnian.
“Jasper!!!” Rafferty and Stellan called out, but Jasper had already left.
He grabbed Finnian, who saw nothing but red. “Finnian, stop! I’m sure you’re still there,” Jasper yelled, but Damon saw nothing but red.
“Be gone,” Damon’s voice was dark, cold, and devoid of life.
With a swift motion, he snapped Jasper’s neck, and his lifeless body fell to the ground as everyone watched in horror.
“You’re next,” Damon said, walking toward Blue, who was shivering in fear.
Episode 31 & 32 : The Return of the Beast
“Boss, we’ve arrived,” Lex announced as the plane touched down.
Alessandro stepped out slowly, his men already in position, scanning their surroundings with military precision. The airport, a once-bustling hub, was now eerily silent, a testament to the efficiency of Alessandro’s team. He took in the scene, a smirk forming on his lips. This was just the beginning. He was going to bring his son back home, no matter the cost.
“Where is he?” Alessandro’s voice was cold, sending a shiver through anyone who heard it.
“He’s at the mountain, sir,” one of his men replied, his voice steady despite the tension in the air.
Alessandro pulled out a cigarette, lighting it with a practiced flick. The smoke curled around his face as he took a deep drag, his mind already racing with plans and contingencies.
“Luca,” he called, his tone brooking no delay.
Luca rushed out, his expression one of earnest anticipation. “Yes, Boss?”
“Explain to me everything that’s been going on since I told you to keep an eye on him,” Alessandro demanded, a cruel smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.
They entered the sleek, black Lamborghini that had been prepared for him. The car roared to life, and as they sped away from the airport, Luca began his report. He detailed every movement, every interaction, every misstep that had occurred since Alessandro’s last directive. His voice was steady, but there was an undercurrent of fear. He knew that any mistake could be his last.
When Luca finished, Alessandro let out a dark, mirthless laugh that sent a shiver down the spines of both Luca and the driver. It was a sound devoid of warmth, promising nothing but pain and retribution.
“I’ve been too lenient,” Alessandro mused, his voice barely above a whisper yet carrying a weight that was impossible to ignore. “Time to bring out the beast. I really want to see who that girl is that can take his demon.”
His smile was cruel, but it was his eyes that spoke volumes. They burned with anger and cruelty, a promise of violence to come. He was ready to rip apart anyone who stood in his way. Alessandro was determined to reshape his son, to mold him into the next Mafia king. And he would stop at nothing to ensure that his vision came to pass.
BACK AT THE MOUNTAIN
Finnian snapped Jasper’s neck, his lifeless body collapsing to the ground. Everyone watched in horror. Damon, the ruthless side of Finnian, fixed his gaze on Blue.
“You’re next,” he growled.
Jasper had already imagined what would happen if he tried to stop Finnian. Fear paralyzed him, his gun slipping from his grasp as he crumpled to the floor. He was supposed to be strong, the backbone of his group, but now he was weak and terrified. His only hope lay with Seraphina, who lay unconscious, her breathing still.
He was shaking, his hands trembling uncontrollably.
“Jas,” Stellan said, his voice quivering as he sank down beside Jasper and Rafferty. “I don’t want to die.”
They had never feared death before, but today was different. This wasn’t Finnian anymore; this was Damon—merciless, cruel, just like his father.
Jasper snapped out of his thoughts, standing abruptly. Aaron and Lawin were doing their best, but Seraphina wasn’t breathing. They had tried calling an ambulance, but there was no network. Lawin decided to run back to the road to find help, leaving Aaron sobbing over Seraphina.
“Phina, please open your eyes,” Aaron whispered, afraid he would lose his sister before really knowing her. He did everything he could to stop her bleeding from the bullet wound in her stomach and the gash on her head where she had hit a rock. She was losing blood fast. He prayed for a miracle, knowing that Seraphina’s survival was their only chance to save Finnian from himself.
Finnian advanced on Blue, who was trembling with fear. He grabbed Blue and smashed his face into a rock. Blue screamed, but Damon was just getting started. He bashed Blue’s face repeatedly against the rock until Blue’s nose was broken, making it hard for him to breathe, and his eyes were bleeding, impairing his vision.
Then, Finnian turned his attention to Stellan, whose eyes widened in terror.
“No, no, no,” Stellan whispered, shaking with fear. Rafferty and Jasper stood frozen, unsure of what to do.
Finnian stopped in front of Stellan. “Brother,” Stellan stammered, his voice shaking.
“Knife,” Finnian demanded.
Both Stellan, Rafferty, and Jasper froze. Finnian repeated his command, “Knife.”
Stellan, coming out of his shock, handed over his knife. Finnian turned back towards Blue. Jasper’s mind raced. This had never happened before. When Damon was in control, he would have killed Stellan without hesitation. This meant Finnian was still somewhat conscious, still aware enough not to harm his own.
“That’s it,” Jasper said, a realization hitting him. He rushed towards Finnian before he could reach Blue. He couldn’t let Finnian regret anything later because Blue was still Seraphina’s brother.
“Finnian!” he yelled, but Damon kept advancing. Jasper made sure to keep a few steps away.
“Finnian, Seraphina is breathing! She’s alive!” he shouted, and Finnian stopped. Jasper knew she was breathing, but he couldn’t let Finnian live with the regret of killing Blue.
“Little lamb,” Finnian whispered, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
“Yes, she’s breathing,” Jasper lied, praying desperately that Seraphina would start breathing or his own head would be next.
Slowly, Finnian’s eyes returned to normal, the red fading, his veins receding as he collapsed to the ground. Rafferty, Stellan, and Jasper rushed to him, hugging him tightly.
“Don’t do that again,” Rafferty said, his voice shaky.
“I thought we were going to die,” Stellan sobbed.
Finnian was in shock. “Little lamb,” he whispered, pushing them aside as he made his way to Seraphina.
Jasper, Rafferty, and Stellan held their breath, praying—a rare act for them—that Seraphina would wake.
Aaron, still holding Seraphina, stepped back, shaking with fear. “Little lamb,” Finnian said, wrapping his arms around her. Then he heard it—her breathing.
“She’s okay,” he whispered, tears streaming down his face. “She’s okay.”
Stellan, Rafferty, Jasper, Aaron, and even Blue let out a collective sigh of relief.
“Call an ambulance!” Finnian yelled. But before they could move, Alessandro appeared at the scene.
“Hello, son,” he said, his presence casting a dark shadow over them all.
Alessandro’s men had filled the area, their presence overwhelming. Rafferty, Stellan, and Jasper froze, not expecting him to come.
“Uncle,” Jasper said, but Alessandro’s focus was on his son, Finnian, who was holding Seraphina tightly in his arms.
Finnian froze, unable to believe his father was there. In his wildest dreams, he never thought his father would return.
“You’ve grown weak, Alexander,” Alessandro said angrily, disgusted by the sight before him. He grabbed a gun from one of his men and slammed it against Finnian’s face. “This is the fucking monster I created!” he yelled.
He then turned to Jasper, Stellan, and Rafferty. They were shaking with fear. Immediately, they all kneeled, bowing their heads.
“Stellan,” Alessandro said.
“Uncle,” Stellan replied.
“Rafferty.”
“Yes, Uncle.”
“Jasper.”
“Yes, Uncle.”
Alessandro walked towards them and shot each of them in the shoulder. They couldn’t even cry out in pain, knowing it might mean their death.
“I saved you, and you let me down,” Alessandro yelled.
Blue was shivering in fear. He knew Alessandro too well. He was a monster, a beast, devoid of any emotions, worse than Finnian in his demon form. Stellan and Rafferty remained silent, not daring to move.
“What’s rule number 10?” Alessandro yelled, his own men shivering in fear.
“When mistakes are made, it is punishable by death,” Rafferty, Stellan, and Jasper recited, feeling the impact of their bleeding shoulders.
Alessandro let out a dark laugh before approaching Finnian, who was still in shock. “Alexander, you’re coming with me,” he said.
“No,” Finnian replied, glaring hatefully at his father.
Alessandro immediately shot Seraphina in the stomach. Finnian’s eyes widened. Her breathing stopped for a moment, and her face contorted in pain, even though she was unconscious. Aaron was frozen in place, overwhelmed by the aura emanating from this man.
“I won’t ask again,” Alessandro said.
Finnian knew his father would kill Seraphina if he didn’t comply. He couldn’t let that happen. His heart was breaking, but he couldn’t let the only person he loved die. He stood up, staring at Seraphina one last time before facing his father.
“I’m ready,” he whispered, and Alessandro smiled.
“Take him,” Alessandro ordered. His men immediately moved to escort Finnian to the car, but they knew better than to touch the young master. Finnian stopped, glaring at his father.
“You promise never to lay a hand on her,” Finnian said, his demon side threatening to emerge.
Alessandro smiled, pleased to see the monster he had created. “I promise,” he said.
Finnian made his way to the car, but Alessandro turned his attention back to Rafferty, Stellan, and Jasper. He threw his gun at them. “You finish her off,” he commanded. “If you don’t, I’ll kill you all with my own hands.” With that, he left, leaving Luca to keep an eye on them.
“You will kill her and the rest on this mountain,” Luca said, and they all rose with their guns in hand, shaking with fear as they made their way to the bleeding Seraphina.