Chapter 7
* Some time later *
~ Arabella POV ~
When we got to the building, I knew that I didn't want to be here longer than I had to be. I could feel the headache approaching.
When Hadrian left, he opened the trunk, allowing Ikar, Pandora, and Hades to jump out of the trunk.
" I hope we can do it quickly and get home " said Hadrian
" I agree " I said as we walked in the old woman caught our attention
" Afternoon, you must be Arabella Snow and Hadrian Markish? " she asked holding out her hand
'' It's us '' I said, shaking her hand while Hadrian kissed her hand
'' My name is Alana Bloom, I'll take you to the hall where the rest are waiting for us '' she said before burning downwards
'' These must be your companions? '' she asked
'' These are Ikar, Pandora and Hades '' I said, pointing at them as I said their names
It didn't take us long to get to the right door, where we heard voices talking mor like male yelling at someone
'' Jack '' she said sighing.
'' Where are they Will '' said his boss
'' We are here '' I said entering the room where Will, Hannibal, Jack, Brian, Beverly and Jimmy were sitting. I was glad that Wil showed us the photos and told us the names of his co-workers
Alana walked in behind us closing the door behind her. I walked up to Will before giving him a kiss on the cheek after which Hadrian gave Will and Hannibal tortillas wrapped in foil
'' I suspect you are hungry and because of Mr. Not Patient you haven't eaten anything yet today '' he said sitting down next to Hannibal
'' We have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first? '' he added
'' Hit us first with the good ones '' Will said
'' I have the meaning of these five symbols: as the first was love, the second protection, the third health and with Vitani's help I know that four is wealth and five is luck. There will also be a sixth which is happines, the seventh is strength, the eighth is wisdom and the ninth is devotion '' I replied
'' And bad one? '' asked Hannibal
'' The bad news is that we will conceive of having a psychopath/sociopath on our hands. What I learned from my friend is that the cutting of the vocal cords may not have a row to do with why he o does it but will check it out more thoroughly. Vi has a suspicion that this person or persons cut out the women's vocal cords while they are still alive and only then does he cut out their organs alive '' I said
'' The wounds from cutting out the organs are done after the women die '' said Brian
'' But cutting out the vocal cords is done before they die '' continued Jimmy
'' So he likes to inflict suffering on them before they die '' said Hannibal while chewing on a tortilla
'' That's good '' he said
'' Thank you, after years of knowing her we all picked up something from cooking, even Will '' said Hadrian
'' Guilt as charge '' Will replied while also eating
'' Have you done a review of these people's past? Maybe it would give us a trail if they are following any trail? Did they do something that allowed them to represent the marks that were cut on their skin '' I asked
'' I checked them, each person had a clean record. All but the first victim were not in a serious relationship or had no partners '' replied Beverly
'' The first woman person was engaged, the second woman worked as a security guard, the third woman was a doctor, the fourth woman was a banker, The fifth one whose organ was taken away was the only survivor of a car accident '' she continued after pulling out her tablet
'' We need women who represent happiness, strength, wisdom and devotion '' said Alana
'' As wisdom can be considered teachers and lecturers, devotion can be considered police, terrors, paramedics, priests, nuns. Strength and happiness are tricky '' said Ara
'' It also depends on what kind of strength we are talking about, willpower, physical strength or mental strength '' said Hannibal
'' Give me a second, I need to check this quickly '' I said opening my laptop
'' Physical strength '' Will said reading over mine shoulder
'' So trainers, police, firefighters, athletes '' said Hadrian
'' I don't know of a job that is related to happiness, giving happiness that are found here '' said Brian
'' That's what's going to be the hardest to find '' said Alana
'' Maybe now I'll try to work my ''magic'' and find at least something that allows you to find them before they kill another woman '' I added looking at me
'' Let's go '' he said leading us to the dissecting room knowing that he won't be able to change mine mind. Jimmy and Brian took out the last victim of ripper
'' Anastasia Mores was 25 years old and an only child. Her parents died three years ago in a plane crash. She survived a car accident involving her boyfriend as well as two drunk drivers who were riding in them. The car was hit from his side, and he died while being transported to the hospital. She was in a coma for two months due to a small concussion, three broken ribs, a broken, arm, a cut on her eyebrow and mouth as well as a cut on her right hand '' said Jimmy
'' From where did these animals come from! '' shouted Jack suddenly
'' They were here all the time '' I replied pulling off mine jacket
'' There are a maximum of three people staying with me, Rina has to stay as my psychiatrist and the person who helped me with this most often '' I said looking at Jack
'' I will stay '' Will said first
'' I will also stay if Arabella needs medical help '' said Hannibal firmly
'' You can look through the cameras '' I said
'' We will look '' said Jack angry before he left with the rest giving us space and peace for me to work
'' Nice one right '' I said sarcastically
'' Every day your offers sound better '' Will said and I was happy about it
'' We offered Will to work with us or we will help him open his business of training and caring for animals mostly dogs '' said Hadrian seeing Hannibal's confused face
'' I think it will be good for you, besides, you love to help and take care of animals '' he said
'' Let's catch him first and see '' I said
'' Are you sure you want to do it no one will say anything if you give up now '' Will said
'' I can do it '' I said before she closed mine eyes
I focused on the body, hoping to get in touch with the soul of this woman. I hoped that I would be able to find out from her what had happened and if she was able to show me at least a little bit what her attaker looked like.
I felt a sudden cold before I opened my eyes to see a pale version of the woman lying in front of me,
''Hi '' I said, looking at her gently. I twisted my head to talk to her face to face.
That caught the rest of the attention, who also looked the same way as me even though they couldn't see anything
" My name is Arabella and I want to help you " I continued catching her attention
" He killed me " she said
" I know and that's why we want to catch him " We don't want him to hurt another woman " I said
" He's not going to stop " she said calmly
" He wants what that ''thing'' can give him. He believes that he will get what he want " she continued
" Did you see that "something " when that person killed you? '' I asked
" No " she said, shaking her head
" Danger " she said
" I know he's dangerous " I said calmly, but I could feel the shivers go down my spine
" Can you tell me what he looked like " I asked
'' No '' she said
'' Can you show me '' I asked and she tilted her head to the side as if she didn't know exactly what I wanted from her
''Can you show me what happened before you died, as well as this moment '' I said and I could see that she had become insecure
'' Ara '' said Hadrian
" Danger " she said again
'' It will help us catch him and punish him '' I said
'' Once '' she said
'' You only do it once. You will be able to go towards the light and meet your family knowing that your murderer will pay for what he did '' I said
'' Good luck '' she said as she placed her hand over my eyes
I was overwhelmed by all the darkness before I appeared in the park. I could see her running before stopping to drink water. It gave me a chance to look around.
One man caught my attention. It was in a height similar to Hadrian's, which is about 6'3. I couldn't see his hair or face, but it was clear that he was not exhausted and had muscular arms.
I remembered what he looked like so that it would be easier for us to find him on the cameras, I followed Anastasia further, seeing that the man was also following us.
When Anastasia ran into the bard secluded place, the man quickly moved towards her.
He ran with almost no sound, so he managed to catch her before she could speak. He covered her mouth with his hand before dragging her through the trees.
Anastaizia I could see that he was trying to defend himself, but he was too strong, I saw her pull a knife out of his pocket with a precise movement of his hand after he turned her on her back before he quickly and skillfully cut open her throat
I grabbed my throat as if I felt her pain, he looked in my direction as if I could feel me, and then I saw his dark brown eyes and some brown hair. The scarf on his face effectively blocked his face. Before I knew it, I was back in the dissecting room, coughing with Hadrian kneeling next to me.