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Chapter 93: Wounded
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Darkness Chapter 94: Share
When I woke up, Liam was gone. The afternoon sun was high in the sky, leaving only a glow of light coming in from the windows. My entire body ached. My limbs felt heavy as I moved them across the huge bed and stumbled to the bathroom.The cold water didn't help when I splashed it on my face. A hot shower didn't help. I felt drained. I felt empty. My ankle was purple and bruised. Every step felt like it would slip sideways again with jolts of pain stabbing up my leg. I hopped around on my good leg after I couldn't stand it anymore. I tried to send energy down to heal it, but I had nothing left. I felt like I could barely function.I used the wall and the handrails to hop down the stairs. Anton was sleeping on the black leather couch with the huge television on. Everything about him irritated me. I realized he was my half-brother, but I couldn't get over how much of a leech he was. What did he even do all day?I stumbled forward, catching my balance on the edge of the couch. Anton sno
Darkness Chapter 95: Pull
A brother sat down next to me. I casually looked over at him as I devoured a chicken wing. He was a giant. His jawbone was large, just like the rest of him. He was taller than Liam by at least six inches, but he was thinner. The muscle on him looked wiry. He was still attractive in his own way, but he didn't have the same charisma Liam did.I laughed to myself. It wasn't like orcs had charisma, but there was something about Liam that was amicable, downright kind for an orc. The others I had interacted with seemed harsh and blunt, but I couldn't blame them."Beloved, if you don't mind." He held out his hand to me."What's your name?""Troy.""Nice to meet you, Troy." I set my fingers on his hand and pulled some energy. He relaxed back in the chair. I continued with my meal. I finished another three chicken wings before I realized I was still pulling. His moans drew my attention. I think I pulled a little too much because he was practically humping the chair. I withdrew my hand qu
Darkness Chapter 96: Weak
I limped all the way to the back area where bigger booths spread out. They fit together to make full circles with tables in the center. End tables spread out everywhere. It seemed like a nice place to lounge or have a meeting, whatever the night entailed. The back ones were lined with curtains. Several of them were drawn. In the center of it all, overlooking the dance floor below, was a huge sectioned off area draped in black curtains. It seemed to be the VIP section. Several orcs stood around the entrance. I slunk closer and heard Liam's voice from inside."Well, did you take care of it?""We tried, but he's not dead," came another male voice.I craned my head to the side to peek in the opening. The orc standing guard opened the curtain wider. He arched an eyebrow at me and nodded his head towards it.I pressed my lips together as I tried to act casual, like I was meant to be here. I slipped around the curtain. Liam sat to the right of me on a large chaise full of pillows. A doz
Darkness Chapter 97: Support
A figure clad in a pure white suit materialized in front of us. I don't know how long I stared at it until I realized he was actually standing there."Miss Grey-Hatfield?" The man said.I blinked. "Yes?"Liam turned to me. "What?"The man in white continued. "I'm Iridel. I have a few questions about your recent transactions pertaining to the contract of Angandriel.""What about it?"Liam looked between Iridel and me. "Are you talking to someone?"I turned to him. "Can you not see him?" I turned back to Iridel. "Can he not see you?"Iridel shook his head."Can you change that?"Iridel frowned."Please?""Fine." Iridel snapped his fingers.Liam's head snapped to the angel. A low guttural growl escaped him. Iridel ignored him."The questions, Miss Grey-Hatfield?""Go ahead."White smoke puffed in his hand, and a notebook and pen materialized. "Are you aware that your recent purchase has broken six of the magical laws restricting the actions of contracts to act without thei
Darkness Chapter 98: Brother
A knock at my door roused me from my sleep. "Come in," I said in a deep groggy voice.Cherry's bouncy curls popped through the door. "Are you decent?"I looked down at my T-shirt that read "Cutie Pie" on it. "Yes?"She pushed the door open. She carried a dozen bags on each arm. Two brothers followed her through carrying more.I rubbed the sleep from my eyes. "What's going on?"Cherry gave me a cheery smile as she set the bags down on my bed. She turned to the men behind her. "Just set them on the floor, boys. Thanks."They obeyed and she shooed them out with a hand. "Girl time now, off you go.""Girl time?" I asked.She nodded solemnly. "You are in desperate need of it. Here." She chucked a phone at me. It was a fancy smartphone with a touch screen and everything. "It's got a new number, so creepo can't call you anymore.""Umm... thanks, but this is too much. There is no way I can afford this." I held up the phone and then waved around me. "Let alone any of this."She rolled
Darkness Chapter 99: Work
I clicked down the steps of the stairs past the garage all the way to the hall behind the bar. I could hear the music thrumming through the walls. Tonight it was more like rave music. I guess bars had to change it up to draw different clientele every night.I slipped past the bathroom to the other end. The hall opened up next to the bar counter. Cherry turned and gave me a nod when she saw me. I smiled and waved. Everything inside of me wanted to duck my head and hide in a booth, but I couldn't do that. I had to be the face of the faction. I had to be the new face of the Ardor Brothers. I had to fight a grimace. This was a lot of responsibility.It was only eight, but the bar already had an excellent turnout. Not too many of them were brothers or at least not many of them were wearing their jackets. It was going to take me forever to learn all of their names and faces.The bodies jumped up and down on the dancefloor to the electronic rave-like music. I didn't recognize anyone just y
Darkness Chapter 100: Chaise
I had seen way more bits and bobs of people's body parts than was necessary. After the first three, I grew kind of numb to it. At first, I was just embarrassed to be sitting there watching them. Then, I was kind of horny. But even that wore off after a while. Now it was similar to Kira's memories of watching the cows out in the pasture. It was just sort of nature, and you just let it be. The crystals made a huge difference. I didn't feel like I was buzzing with energy and exhausted. Instead, I was just exhausted.I fell back in the chaise. Liam gave me a sideways glance, crossed his arms, and leaned back against the backboard on booth part of the weirdly shaped chaise. He hadn't said a word to me all night. I still couldn't figure out if he was pissed or not talking to me because the music was too loud.It was getting near closing time, and the music's volume was slowly going down every few minutes to match the mood in the bar. The ravers looked tired out. Only five of them still bou
Darkness Chapter 101: Archer
Liam's eyes lifted to the curtain. He stood abruptly. I straightened, following his gaze. A man in a black suit and a fedora walked in. Two tall men followed him. They all had slightly pointed ears.Liam stepped forward and shook his hand. "Don Archer," Liam said with a respectful nod."Brother Baxter. I have urgent business with you. Do you mind clearing the room?"Archer looked down at me briefly and back to Liam."This is Brother Popov's daughter. She will be taking over the Ardor Brothers."Archer frowned. "It is unfortunate to hear you will be stepping down. I feel we have created a strong relationship between our two factions.""She will fully support our agreement. If you choose to speak with me on the matter, I will act as her liaison."I blinked. I was surprised at how diplomatic Liam sounded. He never talked like that in front of the brothers or sisters. He kept his words short and grumbly. But here, he sounded like a true leader. I sat up on the chaise with my back st
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Darkness Chapter 128: Plea
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Darkness Chapter 126: Signature
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Darkness Chapter 125: Duel
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Darkness Chapter 124: Challenge
I didn't sleep. I paced the room. I tossed and turned in bed, but I never managed a wink of sleep. Hours ticked by. Painful minutes ticked by. There was nothing. No word. No text or message. I was just stuck in the dark and I didn't dare bother them because it could mean life and death. At seven o'clock in the morning, I stumbled down the stairs on tired legs. I wanted to sleep, needed it, but I couldn't. I made some cereal and sat looking out at the sun in the sky over the city. The harsh sun reminded me of my garden. I let my mind wander to that peaceful place. I thought about the blooms, the sun, and the pink glow. Before I knew it, I was standing in my garden.The plants were still there, but they looked wilted. The ones next to the stream were okay, but the rest looked a little frazzled. I added more of the glittering water next to them and they slowly perked up. I touched others and they blossomed again. The tiredness slowly drained from me as I walked through my creations.I
