Zirah's POV The news Erica dropped on me rocked my work if I was honest, but then it answered a lot of my unspoken questions.But at least there was a bright side to it, I don't know but she managed to convince Damon or whoever was taking care of my kids when I wasn't there to let me see them more.And today, I'm sitting on the floor playing with them and reading to them their favorite book.I stopped from time to time as they babbled nonsense to me, pretending to listen as if they were asking me life-changing questions, placing my hand in my chin as if deep in thought, then replying to them with a funny motion making them squeal in laughter.A satisfied smile would come on my face every time I watched them giggle happily at every funny move or sound I make.I closed the current book in my hands, twisting around to grab the other book when the entire building shook.An explosion somewhere close by shook the building so much, I just looked in shock.Another one rang out, which startle
Zirah's POVShe immediately grabbed it in her palm and plunged it into his side, he screamed out and let go of her neck to fall to the side, then she stands up and jerks it out then plunges it into his body over and over again, his body jerking with the movement until he just lay still on the floor.Dead."Come on. More will be on their way soon." She rasped out, stumbling to her feet.Her bloodied hands clutch mine as they dragged me forward.I took one last glance at the man's mangled body and rush after her, the stroller in front.We ran down a couple of stars before we got to what I think was the basement.There was only one bulb here which at times flickered in and out, giving the place a creepy vibe.I shivered suddenly, remembering I was only wearing my tank top and Erica flicks a glance at me for a moment, before going to open a secret panel that revealed a keypad.I felt exposed standing behind here out here in this dark hallway of the basement and I used my palms to rub my a
Zirah's POV "I'm listening." I folded my hands across my chest. She opened her mouth to speak but the microwave dinged loudly, signaling that her meal was really, and she murmured an apology before turning back to the food.She brought the roasted chicken out which smelled heavenly by the way- and stored the sauce one more time, before straining the pasta and diving it into two portions.She heaped sauce on each of them and placed two chickens on the plate before arranging them on a tray and brushing past me to the Center room.She placed it on a table and invited me to take my seat before rushing off to bring water for me and a bottle of wine for herself."Let's eat. I'm hungry!" She clapped her hands in delight and dug into the meal without waiting for me.She made several noises as she ate, moaning each time she took in another forkful of pasta."Aren't you gonna eat?" She said, looking at my door untouched plate.I picked up the fork, twirled a piece of pasta around my fork, dipp
Zirah's POVAfter opening a room filled with a lot of junk which I went through and surprisingly I discovered amazing items in there, a spray tank filled with wolfsbane, then a switchblade that looked like a plain knife and other crazy items.Before I left though, I noticed a table pushed in front of a door which looked like it was there to hide the presence of the door.I wanted to leave it alone but my curiosity got the best of me and I pushed the door away, which was heavier than it looked.Once the door was successfully out of the way enough so I could pass, I twisted the knob and opened the door.The room was dark so I felt around on the wall for the light switch.Feeling a bump on the wall and an extension, I pressed it and the room was flooded with light.It was a bit on the big side and spacious too, seeing as there were only tables that were covered with tarps.In fact, everything here was covered with tarps. I went over to one and drew it back to unveil a computer system.I
Zirah's POV We kept on drinking, Erica more than me for some reason best known to her.She would giggle and laugh at the slightest provocation, leaning into me and whispering gibberish.She was also been flirtatious, very flirtatious.She was throwing hot, dark looks from her spot over at the bar and would make sure she brushes her body against mine at the slightest opportunity.Either she subtly caresses my foot with hers, or tucks a stray strand of hair behind my ear, her hand lingering on my skin or brushing her breasts against my arm.Basically, she was trying to rub herself all over me, which I didn't appreciate but unluckily for me, with each glass that she downs, she also becomes more aggressive.And I'm in no position to fight her off.She was currently leaning on my shoulder, her cheeks pressed against my arm, her mouth expelling warm puffs of air on my neck.I squirmed on the bar stool, trying to push her off but she just snuggled in closer, her eyes half-closed.She brough
POV I SAT down on the edge of my bed, thinking about easier and faster routes out of this city.Unfortunately, I don't know very well due to the fact I'm always locked up like a common criminal, or my access is restricted.The only person I knew to help me get out of here in one piece was Erica, and I would bet that Erica wouldn't let me go that easily.Leaving a city under attack would be much easier on my own but strapped with not one, not two but three kids was going to a hell of a situation, which was why I needed help even though convincing Erica is going to be very difficult.I weighed my options, going through the pros and cons, and decided it was better to leave without her knowing.It could be a very messy thing if I tried to convince her but she refused to budge.It was best I just leave, I'm sure I would be able to figure out a way out of this city.My mind made up, I stood up from the bed, checked in the other room, and saw that Mikaheal and Amber were awake, Alexei stil
Zirah's POV My feet hit on a stone causing me to stumble and almost lose hold on the stroller, but luckily I managed to grab it at the last minute.I kept on running until I saw a light at the end of the hallway and I pumped my legs faster, trying to also keep an even pace not to jostle the children too much.As soon as I came out, I had to dodge as quick as I could to the other side 'cause a man was thrown in the same direction, the same spot I was in moments earlier.I looked at him and found out that he had broken his neck in the fall and he was dead.I whimpered and dragged the stroller close to me, ducking and walking as fast as I could so those men wouldn't notice me and engage me.It was utter chaos out here, some people were running helter-skelter while some had changed to their wolf forms fighting men garbed in the same type of uniform that man that had attacked us on our way to the bunker wore.In fact, the more I looked, the more I saw them everywhere.They were taking peo
Zirah's POV The car was moving at a steady pace with our car in the middle, while two cars were flanking us both at the front and at the rear of the car.While I understood the need for security, I felt four cars were a bit overkill and I said so to Noah."No, it's not. We have no idea what we're going to meet out here, not to mention we're also going to pick up precious cargo," he cooed, tapping at Amber's cheeks while he spoke. "I didn't want to leave anything to chance.""That makes sense," I murmured, seeing the logic in his decision.His gaze lingered on my bloody and soot-filled face, trying to figure out what happened but I was in no mood to start explaining, not after the day I'd had.After a hot meal, warm bed, and several days of rest, not necessarily in that order I might be willing to talk more about the experience I had here.He seemed to get that and swallowed back what he had to say."I was so worried about you."He moved closer to me, surrounding me with his warmth wh