William The drive to town was short and smooth. I was eager to catch Clint and know what his boss was planning. We arrived in the town and I realised all that Ellis had been trying to tell me. While searching for Clint, I figured how poor and underdeveloped the town was. Compared to the Wildbreed's town, ours was a complete shit-hole. " I think I need to create more business establishments in this town and have it developed a bit," I told Jasper, and he agreed. " Honestly I thought our laws were going to help the people, but it has only set our town back," Jasper confessed. " Compared to other towns, ours is the poorest, and the difference between our own and others is that, unlike other towns, where the supernatural beings and humans work together, the enmity between my team and your pack has prevented a lot of things. I hope things will be different after all this is over." We checked my club, and the bartender said he saw Clint the night before. I tried to find out if he knew hi
Ellis William returned from the town late in the night and was a bit baffled. I did not ask him any questions, neither did he volunteer information. We slept that night cuddling. The mark on my neck was still a bit painful, but I kept it to myself. I didn't want him beating himself up over it. Three days passed, and nothing happened out of the ordinary. I knew Jasper and William were planning something. Unable to hold it in any longer, I barged into William's office to confront him on the secrecy. " Out with it?" I said, staring at him. I sat on the chair across from his desk. I must have interrupted something because he was startled. " Out with what?" He asked, relaxing a bit. " Really, William?" I asked, surprised at his response. " You went to town with Jasper three days ago, returned late in the night and haven't told me anything since." I pointed out, and he sighed a bit frustrated. " Okay, Ellis," he said, relaxing on his chair. " We are at a dead end," he confessed. " Cli
Ellis I began to panic. I tried so hard to open my eyes. When I finally did, all I could see was darkness. I looked around, frantic. I was lying on my bed, but I couldn't move. William was no longer beside me, and I figured I must be dreaming. But Why was it so vivid? Why did it feel real? I tried to call out, but I couldn't hear anything. " Like your prison?" An evil sounding voice said, and I looked around to try and figure out where it was coming from. " Don't bother dear girl. You can't escape this place." It said, and I became very worried. What the hell had happened, and how did I land here. I tried hard to speak but couldn't. " I guess it would be unfair to take your body and your mind's voice at the same time," The voice said, and I felt something release my throat. I screamed, hoping someone would hear, but the voice just laughed. " No one can hear you, darling. You have been trapped in your mind." He said, and I looked at my hands and my body, trying hard to figure ou
Ellis Susan sauntered into my room, excited about her engagement. " Thank you, Ellis," She said, holding my hand, and I wondered why she was thanking me. Noticing my, confusion she cleared her throat. " William gave Patrick an ear full, and we both know it was because of you. Your love for each other and the issue with Emma made Patrick's parents and him realise the mate bond is overrated and we can survive it if it ever happens. " She hugged me tightly, and pressed against my mark I flinched, but there was no pain. Nifrem was serious when he said I had enough essence to put his rot at bay. I wanted to cry, wondering how long I had before my meat started rotting, and I no longer had an essence to keep it at bay. I dreaded having to feed on people's freshness. I didn't know what it entailed and what would happen to the victims. " Don't worry darling, you have more than enough essence. People still worship Dinah, therefore there is an unlimited supply of essence for you as her only
William We returned home from horse riding and retired to our rooms. Patrick and Susan intend to stay for two days, and we planned to proceed to the ranch after. They wanted a small wedding, so only families and friends were invited. I was truly happy for Patrick. I noticed the joy and relief in both their eyes. It was stupid pleasing others at the expense of your happiness. I was glad Patrick's parents finally agreed. I do not think Patrick had it in him to defy them. If they hadn't agreed those two would have suffered forever. I lay on the bed next to my wife. I was glad to have at least one good thing happening. Hitting a dead-end on Nifrem's matter had troubled me and made me powerless. Although my wife did not talk about it, I knew it troubled her too. We had
William While we stood in the kitchen, discussing Nifrem, I noticed dark circles under Ellis's eyes and slight discolouration on her skin. I moved closer to her to examine it. " Are you alright darling?" I asked, and she nodded with a smile. " Did you not sleep well?" I asked her, and she smiled at me. " I slept like a baby. Why are you asking?" She asked. " You have dark circles and there is a slight discolouration on your skin." I pointed out, and she touched her face and stepped backwards. " Where?" She asked, touching her face and freaking out. Realising she was getting uncomfortable and frantic, I lied so she would relax . " It is subtle I think you need some beauty sleep," I said, pulling her close to me and hugging her. I carried her bridal style away from the kitchen, took her to the room, and tossed her on our bed. " I know what will help you relax and sleep," I said with a mischievous smile." Her cheeks coloured. It seemed off because Ellis wasn't the shy type. Wha
Ellis When Patrick had come to call William, Nifrem had made us listen to their conversation. " Why are you so insecure?" I asked the rot god. " I need to be sure no one suspects anything and no one is on to me," he said, and I began to laugh. " William will get you. He will know something is off." I boasted, trying to hurt the god's feelings and at the same time, hoping I was right about it. " I do not think William is wise enough to find out. He is too in love to investigate the subtle changes. The only way he will know is if you tell him." He boasted, and I believed him and began to cry. How could he not know it wasn't me. I responded to his touch differently. William should have been able to sense the difference. I would have known. I understood his body too well not to know. I sat clueless about what to do next. Nifrem laughed at me, and it drove me insane. I really did not understand the god's actions. Where was he going with all of this? What was he really planning? I
William I watched my wife closely, without letting her sense I was on to her. I carried her bridal style in the hallway. " Where is the red room?" Audrey asked, and I turned and looked at them funny. "oooo, you guys want to take it up a notch," Ellis said winking at them. The mages played along and kissed. I showed them the red room with Ellis still in my arms, and they checked it out. " Are we joining them?" Ellis asked, and I shook my head. " Maybe later. Right now, I want to spend some time with my wife." I said, and kissed her. The rot was gone, but I wasn't going to let that fool me. We entered our room, and the first thing I noticed was the empty bottle of vodka. " Drinking now?" I asked, and she looked away in shame. I wondered if she was drinking to slow down the decay. " It's very unlike you. I hope the whole stress is not getting to you?" I asked, and she shook her head, but her eyes said otherwise. Ellis was doing certain things differently. She might be sending