Reborn From Oblivion (Nellie and Cameron) novel Chapter 401

Griffin sank into the couch, feeling utterly drained, and shut his eyes, hoping for a moment's peace. But no sooner had he done so than the dark backdrop of his mind was invaded by the image of his late wife.

She appeared in a white dress, her long hair flowing, and despite the lines of age on her face, she somehow looked youthful. She moved closer, her voice a ghostly whisper that seemed to echo from the underworld. "Dear husband, those who betray true love deserve to feel the pain of a thousand needles."

He let out a crazed laugh. "Oh, you always did have a strange sense of humor."

He was certain it was just a dream. After all, swallowing a thousand needles was ridiculous.

Suddenly, her youthful face aged rapidly, losing all color, and then began to swell. Griffin jolted awake, recognizing her appearance from when they pulled her lifeless body from the water.

A chill of panic washed over him. "You're gone. Why are you haunting me?"

His late wife replied, "You scattered my ashes, leaving my soul adrift and nowhere to rest. So, I have no choice but to stay with you..."

Griffin was at a loss for words. The thought of being haunted by such a terrifying presence every day sent shivers down his spine.

"Don't worry, I'll get a priest tomorrow to help you move on..." he lied, actually pondering on ways to trap her spirit so she'd never trouble him again.

The late Mrs. Dawson chuckled eerily. "You would have a service for me? How generous of you. Don't think I don't know what you're really up to? You're trying to lock my spirit away."