Cruel winter chilled the bud

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𝔸𝕊 Annabelle and the group gathered in the library, she moved towards the sunlight streaming through the circular window, feeling its warmth with Sammy by her side. Peter hesitated, stopping in his tracks as the light reached him. Cautiously, he stuck his finger into the light, chuckling happily when it didn't harm him, and then stepped into the sun, smiling broadly. Annabelle smiled, her spirits lifting momentarily.

However, her attention was soon drawn to Frank, who was rummaging through the shelves of books. "You looking for some light reading, Frank?" she quipped, attempting to lighten the mood. Frank, clearly annoyed and focused on his search, snapped back, "Shut the fuck up."

Annabelle sighed, sharing a confused look with the group as Frank continued his search. Finally, he spotted a book titled *And Then There Were None*. Frank smiled and pulled the book, but it simply fell into his hand, doing nothing. Peter looked at Annabelle, bewildered, while she chuckled softly, shrugging her shoulders. Frank's face twisted in disappointment and anger. Muttering under his breath, he yanked out another book, "Agatha fucking Christie. You fucking playing with me?" He threw the book, startling Sammy, and continued his tirade, "Fucking ballerina fuck. Stupid fucking dancing fucking vampire fuck!"

Annabelle rolled her eyes at his tantrum as he limped frustratingly to the steps, sitting down in the sunlight. "You good?" she asked. Frank removed his glasses, facing Annabelle, and asked, "So what the fuck now?" Annabelle considered his question and replied, "He was already healing. You saw it, too." Frank rubbed his eyes as Annabelle turned to Peter and Sammy, instructing them, "Keep an eye on the door. Stay in the light." With that, she ran to the fireplace, inspecting it for any hidden passages. Finding nothing, she turned to Frank and shook her head. She then moved to the wall adorned with portraits, knocking on it and listening for an echo. Determined, she faced the group and declared, "Grab something. We're gonna break through this wall."

A few moments later, Annabelle was still working furiously to break through the wall, blocked by sturdy planks. The group sat in the sunlight, watching her struggle with the iron stick. The frustration in the room was palpable, but Annabelle's relentless effort showed her determination to find a way out.

"Will you fucking stop already? He's not going anywhere," Frank grumbled, leaning on a pillar. Annabelle kept hitting the wall, her frustration mounting. "He's waiting for it to get dark, and then... we're fucked! Ебать!" (Fuck!) She slammed the iron stick on the ground in frustration, then slid down to sit against the wall, rubbing her temples and muttering in Russian.

Sammy looked at Annabelle with sympathy and moved to sit next to her, capturing her attention. "I'm scared," Sammy confessed. Annabelle grabbed her hand, allowing Sammy to rest her head on her shoulder. Annabelle kissed the top of Sammy's head, resting her own head against Sammy's.

In a soft voice, Sammy asked, "Is it true? What he said about you and him? That he loves you?" Annabelle looked down, then got up and retrieved a book. She tore out a page, then returned to Sammy, showing her a picture of herself as Anastasia. "Apparently so," Annabelle said. Sammy looked at the picture and back at Annabelle in shock and disbelief. "Apparently, I am reincarnated," Annabelle added with a small smile before looking away.

Sammy placed the picture back in Annabelle's pocket and rested her head on her shoulder again. Annabelle did the same, savoring the brief moment of comfort.

Frank's sarcastic voice cut through the quiet. "Aw, look at that, you two are having a moment before we die." Both women raised their middle fingers at him in unison.

Suddenly, Sammy's eyes lit up with an idea. "Reset. Oh, my God." Annabelle looked at her, puzzled, as Sammy stood up and explained, "I don't need to hack the locks. I just need to find a power source. And if I can find the power source, then we can just short it." She smiled, energized by her realization.

Frank, still skeptical, asked, "What, are you gonna unplug the fucking house?"

Annabelle stood up, moving next to Sammy with determination. "Okay, we search the house. Two teams. And we don't stop until we find it," she said firmly. Frank pointed at Peter, a hint of sarcasm in his voice. "Well, who's going with Twilight here?" Peter looked at the group, exuding a quiet confidence. "I'll be okay. I'll go alone."

Annabelle frowned slightly. "Are you sure?"

Peter nodded, standing up with a reassuring smile. "Yeah, I'll be okay."

Annabelle smiled back and nodded. Sammy quickly went over and gave Peter a tight hug, which he returned warmly before heading out, leaving the trio behind.

"Fucking dream team," Frank muttered, glancing at the two women.

Annabelle sighed, while Sammy rolled her eyes. Annabelle then turned to Sammy, placing her hands on her shoulders for comfort. "You stick close to me, okay? I'll protect you."

Sammy looked at Annabelle, her eyes filled with gratitude and happiness. She hugged Annabelle tightly, drawing strength from the promise.

The trio left the library, stepping into the dark hallway with only their flashlights to guide them. The house was eerily silent, every creak of the floorboards echoing ominously. Annabelle took the lead, her eyes scanning their surroundings for any signs of a power source. Frank and Sammy followed closely, their expressions tense but determined.

Sammy clung to Annabelle, her eyes darting around for any sign of the vampire. Annabelle turned to her and said, "Breathe, it's okay. I won't let him harm you. I got you." She smiled and held Sammy's hand firmly.

Frank, taking the lead, glanced back at them. "Not seeing anything yet. What about you, Peter?"

Peter's voice crackled through the comms. "Eh, nothing."

Annabelle spoke into the comms, her tone cautious. "Stay alert. He's toying with us." She looked through a room, keeping Sammy close. "There's nothing here. You got any other bright ideas, Nosferatu?" Frank grumbled, frustration evident in his voice.

Sammy, her fear evident, spoke up, "Why did you all listen to me? This isn't gonna work. This is so fucking stupid."

Annabelle turned to Sammy, her voice gentle but firm. "Sammy. Listen to me. It's going to be okay. It is scary, but we will get through this, okay? I won't let anything happen to you." Sammy's eyes filled with tears, but she managed a small smile. Annabelle wiped her tears away and smiled back before they continued their journey.

Meanwhile, Peter made his way through a long, dimly lit hallway. The windows were blocked out with planks, preventing any sunlight from entering. Dried plants hung on the walls, and an angel statue stood at the end of the corridor. As he moved, he heard a soft voice call, "Terrence." He spun around, but no one was there. He looked down at his arm and saw the bite mark from Gabriel healing and disappearing. In another room, Gabriel played a record on an old player, the soothing melody filling the space. He gently kissed the ring hanging on a necklace, thinking about Annabelle, a smile spreading across his face and revealing his fangs.

Peter stared at his arm in disbelief, the bite mark fading away. Then, Gabriel's voice echoed in his mind once more, soft yet commanding, "Terrence." Fear gripped Peter as he felt an overwhelming sensation of suffocation. He dropped to his knees, clutching his throat, and muttered desperately, "Help." The voice persisted, calling his name over and over, tormenting him. Peter felt like he was losing control, his mind and body under siege by forces beyond comprehension. Gabriel's voice returned with a chilling finality, "You're mine."

Something inside Peter snapped. His body convulsed with spasms, his eyes rolling back into his head. As he struggled against the overwhelming force, his eyes changed, reflecting a sinister smile that mirrored Gabriel's own. The transformation was complete, Peter now under Gabriel's influence, a puppet to the vampire's will.

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By: SilverMist707

I hope you all enjoy and I do apologize for not posting for I was ill, however, I am alright now but I do have to go to the doctor for a check up. Moreover, I hope you all enjoy the chapter <3