Chapter 9

Alex groaned slightly as he woke up the next morning. He sat up on the bed, placing his hand on his head as he felt a migraine. He remembered that he had let his anger take over, therefore awakening the demon inside of him. His curse. A curse he had tried so hard to get rid of, but all his attempts were futile.

He was born this way, and even his parents were not aware of the curse that troubled his soul. The demon inside of him was threatening to consume his soul, and he could not take it anymore. “The day you finally take total control of me, I’ll end this misery of a life I’m living,” he muttered under his breath, talking to himself.

Just then, a knock came on the door. “Who is it?” He asked in a gruff voice.

The door opened, and Hendrix walked in. “I figured out you’ll be awake by now,” he said, and Alex closed his eyes. “How’re you feeling?” He asked with concern etched on his face.

“I do not know, Hendrix,” he replied. He sometimes wondered what he would