Ronald smacked me across the face again, and I gasped. When I heard chanting, I rose to my feet and transformed into a Lycan. I winced as the bond grew stronger, and I realized why he had brought me here. He intended to compel the bond to submit. He required me in my weakest form, with the least amount of witch magic to fight with. I quickly transformed into a human only to be thrown into a tree. I exclaimed, spitting up crimson blood."Stop fighting the magic," Ronald said, but I simply laughed."I'll fight you until the day I die," I spat, shakily rising to my feet. He charged at me, but I used my abilities to lift him into the air."Laura," Eric's voice was barely above a whisper. He was severely injured, and it was all Ronald's fault. My body was filled with rage, attacking the already frayed bond between Ronald and me. Ronald's eyes darkened and grew angrier as I realized the rose had vanished."Please, Ronald, you can put a stop to this," I begged him. He smiled, enjoying my ago
As I struggled to my feet, I groaned, my ears ringing. Once on my feet, I was knocked to the ground by a wave of dark magic. I tried to fight the powers, but they were too strong for me. I winced as it was forced into my veins and into my body. It changed me from the inside out. I rolled onto my side, wincing, and imagined my family before attempting to get up. I struggled to get up, despite the pain.I looked around and noticed several Magi standing just beyond the clearing's edge. Eric, who was unconscious on the ground with blood dripping from his neck, caught my attention.Ryan called out, "Laura," but I ignored him, taking several shaky steps before collapsing next to Eric. As I cupped his face in my glowing hands, tears streamed down my cheeks. I channeled my magic into him, completely healing him. I wasn't about to let the Magi win.I looked into the group, my body filled with rage. I stood this time, easily summoning all the magic I could muster before unleashing it on them. I
As I was launched into a tree, I exclaimed. As the darkness tried to enter my body, I winced. I struggled to my feet in front of the Magi."I will never give in," I yelled as one of the Magi removed their hood."Laura, come with us and we can be together," Ronald said, his red eyes fixed on me.His words, which should have been filled with emotion, were cold and detached.When he spoke, I wanted to feel his love, but I knew it was the Magi's desire, not Ronald's."How can I be with you when you clearly aren't you, Ronald? You used to be passionate and warm, but now you're cold and emotionless "I cried, my eyes welling up. As I stood there, I felt the dark magic intensify. I extended my hand, picturing my children. I felt my light magic grow stronger inside me as I thought of more people."We can bring your mother back, Laura," Ronald said, stopping me in my tracks. My magic began to fade as I remembered my mother."How?" My voice was small and unsure as I asked."A spell that only you
I was filled with longing when I felt the Magi's magic brush on my skin. I felt the same longing when I absorbed Eric's dark energy."Laura," Eric said quietly, his gaze fixed on mine. I could see his concern as well as his fear. I couldn't place the expression in his eyes, but it felt familiar. "You're doing well, Laura.""Eric I'm not very good, "I spoke quietly. "I haven't done well in a long time.""Don't say that," he snatched my arms. I felt a warm glow fill my body, drawing my attention away from the addictive darkness deep within. "You are the most amazing person I have ever met!""You are aware that I have never been able to resist the darkness. Eric, you did put up a good fight for me "As the magic reached my heart, I said softly. As the familiar dominance tangled around me, my mouth dropped slightly. As I took a step back, I felt my resolve to reject it waver. As Eric's eyes filled with fear, I slipped from his grasp. As I looked at Eric, tears streamed down my cheeks."Fig
Eric's POVI was pacing back and forth in the living room. She actually absorbed the darkness and abandoned me. She was the only thing that kept me going. I used to be fine without anyone, but then the thing I loved most was taken from me. Natalie had died as a result of the ancestors."She left," Ryan exclaimed as I stared at him."I tried to stop her, but I couldn't," I said, my heart pounding."She made her choice, and now she has to live with it," Ryan tried to reassure me. I couldn't keep beating myself up about it, he was right. I sat down when the room suddenly filled with people. The ancestors were in front of me, and Laura was in one of their arms..."Can you tell me what happened?" I demanded as I cradled her in my arms. She seemed at ease as I placed her on the couch. I pressed my fingers against her neck, looking for a pulse. As she didn't have a pulse, a tear streamed down my cheek. I lost something important to me yet again, and this time it had to do with ancestors. "Yo
FlashbackI stood near a lake, a tear streaming down my cheek. My parents were enraged by my lack of authority. I could barely conjure a small flame, despite being the daughter of two of our coven's most powerful witches."Are you all right?" A man approached me and asked. I faced him, quickly wiping away my tears."I'm fine," I muttered as I attempted to walk past him."I'm not blind," he said, bringing me to a halt."I don't have as much magic as I should," I admitted after a brief pause. "My parents are furious. They believe I am not working hard enough.""Can you tell me your name?" As I sighed, he asked."Natalie," I softly said. "Can you tell me your name?""My name is Eric. To let you know, magic isn't worth a damn. The only thing that matters is that we always support one another "Eric conjured up a lovely pink rose. He smiled as he handed it to me. I noticed a flush spreading across my cheeks. He was stunning, and his dark eyes sparkled with a joy I'd never seen in anyone el
After realizing I'd never find out what had happened, I decided to walk home because we weren't too far away. I walked down the street, pausing when I saw the house.How could I tell him I'd learned nothing? I exclaimed as I was thrown backward, my head bouncing off the pavement."Hey bitch, I brought reinforcements," Rory smirked as I touched the back of my neck.My vision was blurred because I was bleeding. When I tried to sit up, a burst of magic struck me. Ronald, I knew exactly whose magic it was."Ronald, stop," I yelled as he approached me. "We're not supposed to be here, Ronald.""I disagree, Laura or Natalie. Do you even recognize yourself?" Ronald yelled angrily.I fought against his strength before finally succumbing to my own. I pushed him across the road with my hand. I stood up, a scream escaping my lips."Eric," I screamed as I was struck by another spell, this one stronger and more familiar. Where had I felt this kind of magic before? I dropped to my knees, fighting fo
My eyes popped open, and I realized I was back at home. I got up and went to check the closet. I washed the blood away and put on a dark black dress before heading down the stairs. I came to a halt when I noticed Eric arguing with a man just outside of a party."I don't care because you still didn't do what I said. There is no excuse for not having power "Eric's voice was harshly growled. He wasn't Eric at all. I stood there in horror as he snapped the man's neck. Eric returned to the party as if nothing had happened. I blinked back tears as I gained the courage to move. I took a step, then several more, before entering the party. Several men approached me and asked me to dance, but I refused until Eric offered his hand, clearly interested in who I was."You've got me perplexed," he said as he spun me around. I couldn't help but remember the last time we danced. We were in complete agreement until he flung me around carelessly. "You're attractive, but I don't recall you being invited.
{10 years later}I stood on the beach watching Katherine pose for prom photos with her boyfriend. Van took pictures as her violet dress billowed behind her. She had her dark hair swept into an updo with a diamond clip."We should go, Dad," Katherine suggested. She had started calling Van dad when she was fourteen as that is what he was to her."All right, but be back by curfew," he cautioned as she sighed. I felt tears spring to my eyes as they walked up the beach to the limo."She's maturing," I observed as Van wrapped his arm around my waist."I know," he said calmly as I turned to face him."She graduates in May and is moving across the country to attend college in Florida," I explained, wishing she didn't have to leave us."We can pay you a visit at any time. If you need to see her, I'll teleport us there "Van smiled as I turned to face him. As I looked into his kind eyes, his arms rested on my hips."You're too nice to me," I said, pulling my lips together."I owe you everything,
I looked at my arm finding a gash that sent blood dripping down my arm."Stay away from her Eric," Van ordered as he tried to hit me with his power. I rolled out of the way quickly. I watched as Van hit Eric with a burst of his magic. Eric hit the pillar wincing before pulling a knife crafted from dark magic not just dark but ancient magic. If that knife so much as touched Van he would be dead. I got to my feet waiting for the moment when I could pull the knife from his hands."She belongs with me. You are immortal while she is not," Eric said motioning to my cut. I may not have powers anymore but I knew there were ways of using protection spells without it. I knelt down drawing a magical seal on the floor in blood that would deactivate the knife if he crossed it. I pulled Van behind the seal praying Eric was dumb enough not to notice."Laura," Van muttered as the room started to spin. He grabbed me his magic healing my arm. "You were about to pass out.""I'm fine," I snapped as Eric
I locked my gaze on Greg as he looked at me."Leave immediately," I yelled as he laughed."No, this isn't your palace, and you can't just make me leave," he snapped as the woman approached him."Leave or we'll make you," she said flatly, leaving no room for argument. My heart was broken, but Greg had somehow made it worse. Greg glared at me as tears spilled down my cheeks before he finally walked away."Mom," Katherine said as she approached me. She encircled me in an attempt to comfort me. I gave her a sad look before walking away to find Scott. I sat next to him as he continued to play."I wish you were here, Van. We were supposed to be together forever, with children and joy. I didn't realize I wasn't happy until I met you" I whispered."Brie," said the woman from the doorway. I rose to my feet and began walking toward her."Certainly," I replied as she handed me an old book."I think this will help," she said as she dashed away. My heart stopped as I opened the book. There might b
As everything became clear, I looked at Ryan. He was a Revenant, and his only goal was to kill me in any way he could. I was a little confused why he tried to save me when I was fighting Martin."Ryan," I said softly as he approached me. As he approached me, his eyes glowed yellow."Hold still," he smiled blood dripping from his mouth. My scream was muffled by my covering my mouth."Ryan, stop," I said, but he ignored me as he grabbed my wrist and yanked me toward him. As he bit into my wrist, I winced."Exactly what I needed," he laughed as he looked at me. I wasn't going to scream because it would be pointless."Let me go," I demanded angrily, but he shook his head."Only your life can sustain me," he said, as I felt my free hand move as if it was aware of what it was doing. As I touched his cheek, a small white light appeared on my fingertips. He cried out in agony and dropped my hand. As my lips parted slightly, he turned away, covering his face. Did I just hurt him? As the light
"You belong in a cage, Little Bird," Martin smirked as my magic began to work. I wasn't going to hide my strength this time. I don't care who is injured this time."I'm going to give you three seconds to beg for your life before I show you who I really am," I said sternly."Just as you are beyond some people's magic I am beyond yours," he said before launching me over the side of the balcony. I called my magic toward me slowing my fall. I landed on the ground and released the power, which I directed at Martin. As he avoided the magic, the stone railing shattered."Who's afraid of a little magic?" I mocked as he glared at me. He jumped over the side landing a few feet from me."Are you sure?" He challenged me to use the darkest aspect of his power on me. As pain radiated through my body, I gasped but refused to cry out. As Van's magic touched my hand, I heard a familiar hum. Van seemed to be directing me. As a light shot out of my hand, it flew into Martin. He crashed through the wall
"Laura," Van said as he took my hand in his. My heart was reaching for him as I looked up at him. He drew me to my feet, kissing my cheek."I'm sorry," I sobbed, tears streaming down my ghostly cheeks. He shook his head holding tightly to my hand."Laura you have nothing to be sorry for. You couldn't possibly have known, "Van stated emphatically."I missed you," I said, pressing my lips to his. A warm glow enveloped me, followed by the hum of magic. I knew he was slipping away from me. "No, I don't want to abandon you!""You have to for our child and the twins," Van said as he faded from sight...My eyes popped open as I blasted Elle away from me. Her eyes widened in surprise."There's no way; you didn't even have a heartbeat!" She yelled angrily. I stepped forward, knocking Ryan across the room. Ryan wanted his children, which is why the twins were brought here. I couldn't help but wonder how Elle managed to resurrect him."If you had a family, you'd know that death isn't forever," I
"You're good, Laura," Eric snapped as I blasted him across the room."No, Van was excellent, and you chose him. I'm not going to fight to control my dark nature anymore," I spat as he winced."Princess," a man addressed me. I turned around when I saw the man from the forest.He was the one who showed me how good I was."He killed him," I sobbed, tears streaming down my cheeks."Don't let him kill you," he said as my heart stopped cold. He was correct; I was allowing Eric to win. I faced him and dropped the power."Where have my children gone?" I demanded."On earth," Eric laughed as I summoned the ancient handcuffs and placed them around his wrists."Put him in the dungeon," I said softly, wiping away my tears. I approached Scott and picked him up. He clung to me and rested his head on my shoulder."He saved me," Scott said as he pointed to Van's body. I fought the tears that threatened to fall down my cheeks once more."I'm glad, I'd miss you," I said as I rocked him in my arms."He
As her dark magic launched me through a window, I winced in pain. I landed on the ground outside with glass shards all over my body. I got to my feet as Elle jumped through the window landing next to me. I confronted her and used my strength to push her away from me."Elle, please, I have a family," I said, laughing."Family makes you weak. When I saw that, I decided to leave!" She spat with a disgusted expression on her face."That is where you are incorrect. Elle, your family gives you strength" I said as I reached for Van's power. I absorbed his magic into my body in order to bolster my own."Your eyes are brighter," she exclaimed as I smiled. I took a deep breath and pushed my strength into her. As the magic ripped into her, she whimpered. As my power was cut, I watched blood drip from her neck."Family magic is stronger than even the darkest spell," I calmly said as she collapsed, spilling her blood on the grass. I paused for a moment before teleporting to the portal.As I walked
I looked at Elle, trying hard not to show my fear. I knew she didn't care for me like she claimed. Elle smiled at me as I stood in the doorway to the study. I could see the dark gleam in her blue eyes."Brie, do you want me to take your power so you don't have to worry?" Elle asked me. I could tell she didn't want to help me."No, I'm fine," I said sternly. I mentally kicked myself for possibly tipping her off. "I should leave." As I turned to walk away, her hand grabbed my arm."I don't think so," her voice was hard and angry, not soft like before. I turned to face her as her eyes glowed red. She smirked, conjuring up a flame. "You think I don't have complete command of my magic?""What are you doing, Elle?" Taking a step back, I asked."Taking back what is rightfully mine! Grandma was supposed to bestow power on me. The magic is passed down to the next oldest, but she gave it to a brat of a granddaughter instead "She screamed as she threw the fireball at me. I ducked and dashed for