The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 143

Sabrina began exploring the town, starting in the nearest places near the inn. She went to the church which happened to be empty because it was Monday.

Then she went to the public plaza hoping she will be able to spot Rhett or Leera. A few people can be seen walking in the plaza, it’s not crowded during that time.

She needs to find Rhett badly!

‘Where are you!?’

‘Where are you now, my love?’

After getting tired of walking and checking the people’s faces, it’s clear that Rhett is not in this place.

Maybe it’s more convenient to rent a carriage so that she can cover more places. If there are people who know the town well it’s the drivers of the carriages who travel the town every day bringing people to their destination.

Tired of walking, she sat on the chair under the shade of the Plum Blossoms tree that was scattered all over the plaza.

She rested, admiring the flowers grown meticulously around the place, they’re beautiful to look at. The whole place provides a relaxing atmosphere, making her stay in the place for half an hour more.

She was having fun watching the children playing a hide and seek game accompanied by their parents.

She looked heavenward and noticed that the sky is already getting dark, she had stayed in the plaza for a few hours already.

She doesn’t want to return to the inn yet, she grabbed her leather sling bag and approached the carriage that was parked nearby. “Driver, can you give me a tour around the town?” she asked the driver.

The driver looked at her. “Are you new here, my lady?” he asked.

“Yes!” Sabrina replied with a smile.

“Okay, I’ll give you a tour around the town. Please get inside the carriage,” the driver agreed.

Sabrina boarded the carriage and made herself comfortable inside. She seated herself beside the window to have a better glimpse of the view outside.

The driver mounted the horse and steered it in the direction of the main road.

A few minutes later, the carriage was moving along with the other horse-drawn vehicles crisscrossing the busy street of the town.

The driver brought his passenger to the busy business district, which is the heart of the town.

“Driver, just park the carriage somewhere. I’m going to look around…” Sabrina ordered.

“Okay,” the driver obeyed and found a nice spot to park his vehicle.

Sabrina exited the carriage and handed 100 silver coins to the driver. “This is my advance payment, please wait for my return. I’m just going to go sightseeing around here,” she said.

The driver smiled appreciatively and pocketed the silver coins. “I’ll wait for your return, my lady,” he said.

Sabrina walked away from the carriage and strolled in the street – going along with the multitude of people walking on the sidewalk.

Perusing the people’s faces while walking is making her dizzy. So she stationed herself outside the restaurant and looked at the people’s faces one by one.

She stayed that way for half an hour.

She felt disappointed because she failed to spot Rhett and Leera among the passerby. She returned to the carriage and talked to the driver, “Bring me to another place that is busy, same as this place…” she requested.

“Okay, my lady!” the driver replied with a smile.

Sabrina went inside the carriage – they traveled to the other side of the town.

The driver brought his passenger into the public market. A lot of people were going in and out of the wooden structure.

By this time, darkness already enveloped the whole town.

Sabrina exited the carriage and stationed herself near the entrance of the public market so that she can see the people’s faces that were entering and exiting the place.

She stood there for nearly one hour, tired and hungry.

Frustrated, she failed to spot Rhett and Leera among the people coming and going inside the public market.

She went back to the carriage and informed the driver that she is going to eat her dinner in a restaurant nearby – he should eat as well.

The driver nods his head, “Okay, my lady. Just return here if you are already tired of sightseeing and want to go home,” he said.

Sabrina nods her head and sighed. She went back to the direction of the public market and looked at the nearby eatery. She saw an eatery offering roasted dishes. Her stomach is grumbling, alerting her that she needs to eat!

She walked towards the eatery selling roasted dishes and settled on the vacant table and ordered one serving of Beef Brisket and two pieces of barbecue pork with rice. Her order arrived at her table after ten minutes, she began eating her delicious meals with gusto.

After eating dinner, she returned to the entrance of the public market and continue looking at the people’s faces trying to see if her beloved Rhett was among them.

Two hours later, she finally surrendered and went back to the carriage.

The driver looked at her. He noticed something peculiar about his passenger. She’s not a regular tourist sightseeing around the town, she’s not interested in the places they have visited, she’s looking at peoples’ faces as if she’s trying to find someone. Therefore he can only conclude that his passenger is not here in the town to admire the place. “My lady, are you trying to find someone?”

Sabrina took a deep breath. “Yeah… I’m trying to find a missing person that is very dear to me,” she replied.

“Do you have a photo of that person? Maybe I can help you find him. Many people have hired and boarded my carriage, I might be able to remember one of my passenger’s faces matching the one that you are looking for…” the driver offered.

Sabrina shook her head. “I don’t have his photo…” she answered gloomily.

“Oh, sorry to hear that…” the driver said, he was about to ask her if the one she was looking for is her boyfriend or husband but he realized that it was no longer his business, so he kept his mouth shut.

Sabrina scratches her head, the night is still early, she’s not ready yet to go back to the inn. “Can you bring me to another place that people frequented during nighttime?” she asked.

The driver cleared his throat. “I know a place… but it’s not a safe place for a lady like you,” he answered.

“Why?”

“Because that place is called the night district where establishments such as taverns, brothels and gambling houses were located. It’s not a proper place for a girl like you to explore…” the driver explained.

Sabrina pondered for a moment, weighing her choices. “Are there a lot of people visiting those places at night?” she inquired.

“Yeah, mostly men,” the driver responded.

“Okay, take me there!” Sabrina said.

The driver’s brows knitted together, hesitating to bring his passenger there. “A-are you sure, my lady?”

“Yes, please! Don’t worry, I won’t enter those places that you mentioned, I will just walk in the street and see if I can find the one I’m searching for…” she replied after seeing the discomfort on the driver’s face.

“Okay,” the driver finally relented. As long the young Miss won’t enter those places, she will be fine. He will keep an eye on her once they arrived in the night district.

After traveling for twenty minutes they finally arrived at their destination.

The carriage stopped and parked in an alley, the driver get off from the horse and looked at his passenger who is already standing on the pavement outside the carriage. “I’ll just stay here waiting for your return… remember don’t enter those establishments, just remain outside, you will be fine,” he warned her.

“Thank you for reminding me,” Sabrina said and walked into the sidewalk. She’s not afraid of danger because she knows that if her life is threatened in any way, the guardian of the medallion will save and protect her from harm.

She continue walking on the concrete pavement and scanned the people’s faces left and right, looking for any sign of Rhett among them.

She passed those establishments that the driver have mentioned to her. She saw people entering those said places.

Maybe there are more people inside those buildings, if she won’t go inside then how will she find Rhett?

She took a deep breath. She looked around her and saw 6 people composed of three boys and three girls, the same age as her, wearing black clothes… they entered an establishment named Dark Territory and disappeared inside.

“Shall I enter that place or not?” she asked herself. Why not? She has nothing to lose.

A few minutes later, she found herself gazing at the entrance of the establishment.

She walked straight towards the door and was halted instantly by the two burly guys guarding the door.

“Miss, where is your pass?” one of the guys asked.

Confused, Sabrina looked at them. “W-what pass?” she asked.

“Show us the pass in your arm,” the other guy said.

Sabrina looked at her arm in bewilderment. “Can’t I enter without a pass?” she asked.

“No, this place is a private place. Only people with pass on their arms can enter inside,” the first guy explained.

Sabrina stood in the doorway, disappointed that she is not allowed to enter because she has no pass. “Can I enter even for a few minutes, please? I just want to take a look to search for someone inside. Then I will leave if I can’t find him…” she pleaded.

The two guys were whispering to each other.

A few minutes later, the second guy asked, “Are you alone, Miss?”

Sabrina nodded her head and answered, “Yes…”

“Alright, we will allow you to enter inside but don’t stay for too long if you can’t find what you are looking for… okay?” the first guy said.

“OK,” Sabrina answered with a smile.

The door opened wide.

Sabrina smiled brightly at the two guards. “Thank you so much!”

Fearing that the guards might change their minds any second, she immediately entered the door and disappeared inside.

Inside the establishment.

Sabrina can’t see anything because the place is dark. “Why it’s too dark in here?” she asked aloud.

Then suddenly…

Somebody switched on the light and immediately the whole place was flooded with light.

Sabrina’s eyes widened in surprise because the place is not what she imagined it to be…

The whole place was crowded with people wearing black attires, there are tables and chairs but she didn’t see anyone eating, people are drinking though…

Then everyone went silent, staring at her… their eyes gleaming with intense desire.

Amidst the darkness, Sabrina was the only one wearing white clothing, she shines brightly in everyone’s eyes.

Unknown to Sabrina, the people in the room are all vampires.

The vampires stared at her, salivating upon seeing a beautiful girl in white, her blood smells delicious to the vampires’ nostrils, their fangs were getting out of their lips. Their eyes were screaming of hunger for such rare fresh blood within reach.

Then the light suddenly died.

All hairs on Sabrina’s body stood up….