Chapter 23

"Admist my pain. I pray for you. Admist my tears, I laugh with you. Hopefully, you will see through these."

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"Ashwood?"

"Yes."

"Oh...." The waitress took a step back, her hands gripping on the tray as she replied, not wanting the Vampire to find her suspicious, "I... I really don't know the exact direction to Ashwood. I only know it's always shrouded in Snow, just like the towns around.... But, I'm sure if you ask around, you would be able—"

A sigh made her pause as she watched the Vampire close his eyes, before slowly opening them, "Why are you afraid of me?."

"Afraid of you?" She repeated.

"Yes. I only ask a question, and yet, the panic in your heart sets apart the truth from your lips." Darren said.