Blake's POVI woke up in the morning alone on the couch. I had a blanket covering me. My father must have carried my mother to bed. I got up and yawned. I stretched my body and I felt really stiff. Sleeping on the couch was not such a good idea with my large frame. My body was aching all over. I got up and went to my room.I checked the time and I had no time to waste. I was going to school today because I wanted to spend time with Brielle. It's been a while since I went to school. I quickly stripped my clothes and went to shower. In record time I was out and getting dressed. I put on some cologne that smelled irresistible and I checked myself out in the mirror. I combed my hair with my fingers and let it dry on its own.Walking out of my room, I ran down the stairs and headed for the door until I heard my mother call out to me." Hold it right there young man!" I stopped in my tracks. I slowly turned to my mother and gave her a sheepish smile." Where are you running off to? You didn
Blake's POV I left the house early to meet Brielle knowing that she usually gets to school on time. I was surprised to see that she had not arrived. I asked around thinking that she might be sitting somewhere alone but I couldn't track her scent. She had not arrived. I was bummed, to say the least, but I was more worried. I called her but her phone took me straight to voice mail. I couldn't help but feel uneasy. I decided to wait for some time for her but it got late. I couldn't take the wait. I went to my car and decided to go to her house. Hopefully, she hadn't left her place.I arrived at her house abd I found her waiting outside. I felt a sense of relief seeing her in front of me. She was safe and sound. I realized that I had become too protective of her. As I should. Our relationship is changing and I think she will accept me as her mate and when that happens, a lot of things will change. Everyone will find out that she is my mate and then she will become a target for anyone out
Brielle's POVYou should have seen Blake's face. He looked like a little girl on the verge of crying. I could see his eyes turn glossy, his hands slightly tremble and I could almost hear his heartbeat. It was the first time I had seen him look so emotional. I couldn't help but burst out laughing. It was a prize-worthy moment.I laughed so hard I felt like my head would burst. It is rightfully said, that laughter is the best medicine. That was a good laugh and I really needed it. Once I calmed down I felt lighter. It was like a heavy burden was lifted off my shoulder. I turned to look at Blake whose face was red with embarrassment. I suddenly felt bad for laughing at him but I just couldn't hold myself back. I put my hand on his hand and he looked at me.I felt so bad for making him feel unwanted. That was not at all my intention. I wouldn't dream of ever breaking his heart like that. He was so scared. I could see it in his eyes." I wasn't thinking of rejecting you. I could never drea
Brielle's POVThat dream. I kept dreaming about the same thing over and over again. I couldn't sleep because that dream was tormenting me. I woke up in the middle of the night drenched in sweat. I was trying to catch my breath as if I had just run a marathon. I gripped my shirt in an attempt to calm down my racing heart. That dream kept getting horrible. It was not good. I still couldn't understand what everything was about.Was it a dream or... is it some sort of memory? I was confused. Nothing made sense. Everything was on fire. A lot of things kept happening and I couldn't keep up not understand. In the dream, I saw Blake and I. We were different. We seemed to love each other. There were moments of affection between us. But there was a third person. I had never seen this person before in my life but he was in my dream. He swore to get revenge on Blake and me. Next thing, Blake was lying on the ground with a silver dagger in his heart. My hands were drenched in his blood and I was h
Blake's POVAt night, I couldn't sleep. I kept tossing and turning but sleep evaded me. Moreover, I had a nagging feeling that something was troubling Brielle. I could feel it. I saw it throughout the day. She kept getting lost in her own world. I could see that but I couldn't break through her walls. She didn't want to tell me what was bothering her and it bothered me as well.I couldn't take it anymore so I called her. It was later in the night but I somehow had a feeling that she was awake. I reached out to my bedside table and grabbed my phone. I called her and it rang for a little while before it was answered. I was glad to hear her voice. I could hear the stress in her voice as she spoke. She told me she had a bad dream. I wish she was right next to me and I could embrace her in my arms and chase away her bad dreams.I offered to talk with her over the phone until she could go to sleep. I wanted to take her mind off whatever dream she had so she could get a peaceful sleep. Every
Brielle's POVThanks to Blake, I was able to get an hour or two of none interrupted sleep. Talking with him did its magic. I was feeling refreshed. I woke up and got myself ready without a hitch. The inviting smell of my grandma's breakfast got me running down the stairs and to the kitchen. The table was decked up with delicious breakfast. Scrambled eggs, salad, and bacon." Good morning Grandma," I said cheerfully as I picked up a piece of on and put it in my mouth." Oh, Brie. You are up?"" Yes, Grandma. Is there anything I can help you with?"She turned and smiled at me." No dear. Just sit there. I will serve you breakfast soon."I sat on the chair and watched her finish cooking. Once she was done she dished up for me and gave me a cup of freshly squeezed orange juice. It was just the both of us. My grandpa was out in the garage. As always, my grandmother's cooking is delicious. I had it all and left no crumbs." Thanks for the food!"" You are welcome, dear. Now, go to school be
Xavier's POV" What are you saying to me? Are you sure of what you just said?"" I wouldn't have bothered to bring up the past if I was lying. It's true. I saw her with my own eyes. No matt" I wouldn't have bothered to bring up the past if I was lying. It's true. I saw her with my own eyes. No matter how much time goes by, I will never forget that face. It's etched in my memories. Your memories as well."I sighed and sat back on my chair. Never in a million years have I thought that such a thing could be possible. I don't believe in reincarnation or the afterlife. All that jazz is bullshit to me. What is true is what I can see, that it? I still don't believe what he is saying. I won't. Not until I see her as well. Still, I know that he wouldn't lie to me about something that. I am still surprised that something like this could have happened.There only place where I thought I would see her again was hell. That is where she deserves to be after everything that she did. Back then, our
Brielle's POVAs usual, Blake accompanied me back home. He stopped the car in front of the gate. There was tension in the air. Both of us have not said anything to each other for a while. We were each absorbed into our worlds. I just snapped out of it and looked at Blake." We are here," Blake says to me. His cheeks were red because I caught him staring at me. I smiled and said, " Thank you."Without thinking, I leaned in and kissed his cheek. I felt him tense up but after a second he relaxed and wrapped his arm around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck. We're hugging. I took in his masculine scent. Each day his scent was starting to get more and more alluring. I wanted to smell him more. After a while, I pulled away before I could sniff him like a dog. That would be embarrassing and weird." Thank you for the ride. I'll see you tomorrow," I said to Blake as I got out of the car." See you tomorrow, Blake." I waved at him. He waved back and " I'll see you tomorrow Blake!"Wit
Brielle's POV5 years later"Yay! Mommy I did it, I did it!" River jumped up and down in joy after scoring a goal. Blake ran towards him and picked him up and placed him on his shoulder and spun him around." Good shot my boy! You are a super star!" Blake said to river.Mia got on her feet as well. She pulled me and said, " Mommy, I want to kick the ball too. I can do it too."I smiled at her knowing where this was going. Typical little Mia. Ever since she was born, she seemed to be on her own path. She didn't want to be her brother's little sister. She wanted to be older and better than him. Her competitiveness was cute but a little concerning at time.I remember one time she and River were climbing a tree in the garden. They were competing on who could go higher than the other. Of course River was going to win. She did something surprising. She pulled River's leg and he lost his balance and fell off the tree, breaking his arm.I was so shocked that day I didn't know what to do. She
5 months laterBrielle's POVI didn't know that pregnancy would be such a pain. Mood swings, swollen feet, cravings, back pain, you name it. I never thought one of those pregnant ladies who got emotional over every little thing or get weird cravings but guess what, I am. The other day, I wanted a raw mango. Later it was mint chocolate. I hate mint. It tastes like fucking toothpaste but now that I craved it, I suddenly couldn't get enough of it.My feet got swollen a lot and Blake loved giving me a massage. When I cried and cursed him out for getting pregnant, he never lost his patience with me. Instead, he gathered me in his arms as best as he could and would let me chew him out but in the end, he would whisper sweet nothings into my ear, telling how beautiful I am and how lucky he was to have me. That made me feel a lot better. The garden was my favourite place these days. Just sitting on a rocking chair under the tree watching other little kids running around carefree made my heart
Blake's POVIt's been an hour since I came down as my mother requested. I was sitting amongst everyone but my mind was back with Brielle. Each moment spent away from her, I he'd back from running back to her. I was so lost, everything happening in front of me was a blur. I couldn't be there anymore. I was too restless and it wasn't helping. VI excused myself and made my way upstairs. Opening the door to my room I thought I would find Brielle still laying on the bed but she was no where. I went inside in alarm. Where is she? I looked around the room wandering if she had finally regained consciousness. If she did, where is she? Where did she go without anyone noticing? In what condition is she in?I was about to go search for outside but I heard water running in bathroom. I looked in the direction of the bathroom. She must be in there. I went there and went inside. She had her back facing me. I felt all kinds of emotions flowing through me as I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Not un
Brielle's POV" Relax. I'm not here for that."No soul? Then what? What would a demon be doing here if not to come and collect what he is owed? That is not really what concerns me at the moment. I want to survive. I can't leave yet." What do you want. Tell me!" I acted tough. I can't show that I am scared." Must you always think the worst of me? I came all the way here to help you," he said to me sounding a little offended.I couldn't make out whether he was serious or just pulling my leg for fun. Right now, I am desperate and I am afraid that what ever dispicable schemes that Kael came with, I might just fall for. But at this point, what could be worse than promising him my soul?I decided to hear him out. It's not like I have any other choice anyway." Fine. I'll listen to what you have to say. I warn you that I am not in a tolerant mood so this better be worth it."He snickered." I might be a demon from he but I'm not as bad as you think. No matter. We will have all the time in
2 weeks laterBlake's POVI was sitting beside Brielle as she slept peacefully. It's been a very rough fortnight. Ever since that night, everything has been bleak. As the days go by without any change from her I get scared. The baby is fine but Brielle won't wake up. I am afraid that she might stay in such a state for a long time. What of our child. She might not get to see the baby be born. I was at a dead end in what to do. I blame myself. I should have tried with my all to stop her from performing that darned ceremony. It almost cost her life.For all those days, I refused to leave her side. Anything could happen and I don't want to be away. I stayed in the room all day and had my meals sent here. I made sure that it doesn't get suffocating. I opened the windows during the day and let fresh air come in during the day, I handle everything she needed and I wasn't comfortable with letting other people do it.I always made sure to talk to her hoping that she can hear me and hang on to
Brielle's POVIt was now the moment we have been waiting for. This part of the ritual had to be done by me. Now that we have acquired the hell fire, it was time I do what I was meant to do so we can finally part ways with Julian and Xavier." Deceiving us was wrong, Kyra but I'll consider that you ultimately helped us in the end. Let us complete the final step and then all of us will then go our sepernt ways."" Thank you for understanding. I will find a way in the future to repay you."We went to another room with Julian and Xavier with us.I had the flame with me and it's still surreal that I went through such lengths to get it. I wasn't going to complain. My soul doesn't matter if it means that I get to keep my family safe and ensures that we do not suffer the same tragedy all of over again. No matter how had I tried, I couldn't bring myself to have faith in their word. It was my mistake back then. This is just Rte price to fix it." Alright. What do I need to do to get get this ov
Blake's POVI've been playing along with what Kyra said for long enough. Now that this demon has been summoned, I'm not going to let my guard down or stay back. My duty here is to protect Brielle until everything is over. And that Kyra, she completely deceived us. She never mentioned that she knew this Kael demon. Why would she do that? Something about this just doesn't feel right." Whats the price for the flame?" Brielle asked. I still didn't let her come in front. Whatever happens, I will stand in front her like a shield. It's a good thing she wasn't protesting." Mmh, nothing much. I just need a soul. One should for this exchange," Kael said nonchalantly like what he wants was a piece of cake." Any soul?" Brielle askedI turned to look at her. Her expression was cold as she looked at Kael." No, not just any soul. I've been surrounded by rotten souls for such a long time. This time, I want a pure soul.. If you can manage that, then we have a deal."Something with the way he was l
Brielle's POVThings were proceeding as planned. It's been four days since we visited Kyra. Tonight was the night we perform the summoning ceremony. As for Xavier and Julian, Blake has already dealt with them and they understand everything about the ceremony. We informed everyone as well and they were worried but supportive as well.I blame myself for everything that is going on. If I just did not put that spell on them, they might have not been in our lives right now. If only I could turn back time. I would be able to set a lot things right. But enough about that. I can't do anything about that but I can so something right now. I should get ready. It's going to be a difficult night.I was in the room when I heard someone knock on the door." Come in," I saidMorgan came inside the room. She looked worried. She's been trying to stop me from going. I understand that age is concerned but I can't stop now." I'm just here to wish you luck before you. I would hate for you to leave without
Brielle's POVI was nervous the whole time but I glad I was with Blake. What Kyra was saying made a lot of sense. Although I never read too much into it, I know that no living ham can acquire hellfire. I was just hoping there would be an easy way out of this mess.I was a witch but I must admit that I never got to fully develop. I was a novice witch. I can't say I wish I stayed at the coven with my mother bacause then my life would have been miserable. I lived her but she was a control freak. She wanted to keep me sheltered and away from the world. I felt like a bird in a cage. I wanted to go out and experience the world, live amongst the people and be a part of the bigger world.I get that sh wanted to protect us but I didn't want to live in darkness without ever experiencing the beauty of the world and life. In any case, it's all in the past. What's done is done. Even so, I hope to become a better mom to my child. I hope I can do it.Blake looks at me when Kyra mentioned a demon pac