I sat in my room, trying to work out what was going on. Had I made the wrong choice choosing Brax over the Spike? I knew that I loved Brax with all my heart, but why had having sex with him left me empty inside when, before I left, it always had me feeling like I was on top of the world? Nothing was making sense to me any more. I went over to my bedside table, pulled out the bottle of pills from the top drawer and took two. I knew that I was doing it, and I didn't know what the side effects of vampire blood were, but it was the only thing that helped me quiet the pain inside me. I laid back on my bed once I had taken them, letting the feeling of peace wash over me once more. I lay there I told myself that I would cut down on them tomorrow and start to not rely on them. My bedroom door came open, and before I could sit up to see who it was, something jumped on the bed and started licking my face. Opening my eyes, I saw a very excited blue. I wrapped my arms around him, pulling him in
As I sat alone in the room, the darkness suffocating like a wet blanket, I couldn't shake the feeling of emptiness that consumed me. The addiction to vampire blood was becoming stronger with each passing day, numbing any emotions that I felt. I knew that I was spiralling out of control, but a part of me didn't care. The feeling of peace that it gave me was too intoxicating to resist. It was easier to push everyone away and revel in my own selfish desires than to face the pain and guilt that threatened to consume me.But deep down, a small voice whispered in the back of my mind, reminding me of who I used to be before all this darkness took hold. Looking out the window into the forest, the sun was starting to set. I closed my eyes, letting myself get lost in my thoughts. The light from the full moon kissed my skin as I sat there, trying to remember the feeling of warmth and light that used to fill me with joy.Suddenly, a familiar voice broke through the silence. "Dreaming about me, a
Brax took me back to my room; my body was weak. All the power I had drawn had taken a lot out of my body. He carried me into the bathroom, sitting me down before going and running the bath. He came back over and slowly started to undress me. I didn't bother trying to stop him; I was weak and tired. Carrying me to the bath he laid me down in it before sitting himself down on the edge. I laid my head back on the bath as he stroked my head, soothing me with his touch. "I'm sorry, Luna," he whispered softly. "I should have been there for you. I should have protected you."Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked up at him. "It's not your fault, Brax," I managed to choke out. "I couldn't control myself, the darkness...it was too strong."Brax reached out and gently wiped away my tears. "I promise you, Luna, we will find a way to overcome this darkness together," he said with determination in his voice.I wanted to believe him, but I couldn't. The darkness in me was stronger than anything out
We left Spike outside to enjoy the sunlight, and Brax and I went inside. As we walked past the door that led down to the cells beneath the house, I felt something calling to me, making me stop in my tracks. I felt the darkness burning hot inside of me. It screamed at me to go down there. I stood there staring at the door, trying to work out what to do. I felt Braxs hand on my shoulder, but as he spoke, his voice was muffled. The pull of the darkness was too strong. My hand reached out for the doorknob Braxs hand came up, stopping me from opening it and snapping me out of my trance. I shook my head, trying to clear my head and figure out what was going on. How could I go from feeling so happy and at peace to having the darkness overtake me again, all because of that door? I looked up at Braxs, confusion written all over my face. "What's down there?" I asked. He stood there for a second. I could tell that he was trying to think of something to tell me. "Nothing. You know, there the ce
I felt a surge of anger and hatred towards her but also a strange sense of curiosity. Why was she here? Why was Brax hiding her down here from me? Why hadn't he killed her already?"Ava," I spat out her name, unable to hide the contempt in my voice. "What are you doing here?"She laughed a cold and chilling sound that sent shivers down my spine. "I guess your beloved mate couldn't bring himself to kill me."I clenched my fists as rage bubbled inside me. "You took everything from me," I whispered, the memories of that horrible night flooding back into my mind.Ava smirked, her eyes glinting with malice. "And I'll do it again if I have to. You can't escape your fate, Luna."I took a step closer to her, feeling the darkness inside me growing stronger with each passing moment. The energy pulsing through my body stronger than it ever had before. "you know nothing about me." Ava's smile grew wider. "I'm not scared of you, Luna," she moved closer, her chains stopping her from being able to r
The days that followed Spike's passing were a blur of grief and pain. Each moment felt like an eternity as if time itself had slowed to a crawl. I couldn't bring myself to leave my room, the memories of Spike haunting every corner. His absence weighed heavily on my heart, a constant ache that seemed impossible to bear.Brax remained by my side through it all, his presence a small comfort in the sea of sorrow. He tried his best to console me, offering words of solace and support, but nothing could fill the void that Spike had left behind. Every night, I found myself crying myself to sleep, the loneliness suffocating me in its grasp.But amidst the darkness that threatened to consume me, there was a flicker of light—a glimmer of hope that shone through the cracks in my broken heart. It was the memories of Spike's love and his belief in me when I couldn't believe in myself. Though he may no longer be physically present, his spirit lived on within me, guiding me through the storm.As the
Sitting in the peace of the library, my phone in my hand, I've been staring down at the screen for hours. My mum's phone number is across the screen. I didn't think it would be this hard to call them, but here I am, freaking out about it because I've been a horrible daughter not caring about them. I don't know how much Brax has told them, and that makes it worse. Taking a deep breath, I press call. Every part of me is hoping that they don't answer and that I can just leave a message and put off talking to them for a few more days. But like always, my mum picks up on the third ring. "hello", her voice comes through the phone."Hi, Mum. It's Luna," I say, my voice shaky. I know it's been a while since we last talked, and I'm really sorry about that. I've just been so um..." I couldn't think of what to tell her. Every reason I came up with in my head just sounded so stupid.There's a moment of silence on the other end before my mom responds, "It's okay, Luna. We understand how busy you
After I'd showered and decided what to wear, which was harder than it sounded, I don't know why I was so worried about what to wear. Brax has never complained about anything that I wear. to think about it, he's never complained about anything when it comes to me. I slip into a simple black dress that hugs my curves in all the right places and pair it with some strappy heels. I take one last look in the mirror, fixing my hair and makeup before heading down to the kitchen. I want to look my best for him so he remembers why he fell for me in the first place.As I enter the empty kitchen, I see Brax standing by the stove, a glass of wine in hand as he looks over at me. The dim lighting casts a soft glow around him, making him look even more handsome than usual. He smiles warmly at me, his eyes full of love and desire."Wow, Luna. You look stunning," he says as he walks over to me, placing a gentle kiss on my lips before handing me a glass of wine. Thank you for agreeing to have dinner wi