“He isn’t going in,” Dad says firmly as he looks at Valerie, who glances at me. I raise my hands in surrender, before passing her the antidote. “That’s fine. Just… I need to know if it’ll work.” It has to. Fuck at this moment a part of me is terrified that if this fails… everything I did was in va
My eyes blaze as her words ring in my mind, my head suddenly begins thumping and the sudden ringing in my ears intensifies. He deceived me… Everything I did… was for fucking nothing… I clench my fists, trying to control myself from shifting, turning and ripping the enemy to shreds. I’m about to
ZAIA. ‘The antidote didn’t work, but there’s a way.’ Valerie's words ring in my mind as I look ahead, shaken. No matter how doubtful I felt, I wanted to believe it was the truth. Everything… was for nothing… My eyes blur for a moment as she notifies us. She is on the way. My heart is thumping as
Sebastian crouches down. “So, any ideas about how this would work?” “I guess. Just do what feels right?” I suggest, remembering how the Moon Dust worked similarly. “Through touch, like when I touched Atticus and Valerie.” I slowly reach down and begin to unwrap the bandages I had wrapped around my
I can hear Sia’s heartbeat become stronger and the sparks from Sebastian and my touch intensify. My breath hitches as the white light begins to fade and I look at Sia, gasping at the smile on her face. Her skin is no longer sallow, her heart is strong and rhythmic, and she is breathing evenly. “Si
HUGH. I snarl as I push Jai out of the way, making it just in time as Zade is ready to rip his heart out. Seeing my son for the first time with an expression of hatred twisting his face is not what a father hopes for. He turns the gun, cocking the trigger as he turns it on me. There’s recognition
A good beta. “Too late to pretend to care. I need to get this over with so I can go grab my nephew.” He says mockingly, tilting his head to the side. Unease floods me and I shake my head. No… Zaia has come too far for this… far too far. I will never let anyone hurt her or the children again! “The
ZAIA. I run towards Atticus and Valerie, my heart pounding violently. “Valerie!” “She’s alright.” Atticus growls but I can tell he is angry. His voice is tense and trembling with rage. Even though he’s reassured me, I keep running. “Shame you survived that attack… don’t worry, this time I’ll end