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
Bryan's POVWhat was I thinking? What the hell was I thinking really? I was such a damn fool. I ruined my life because of that bitch. She really took me for a damn ride. I thought what I was doing was right. I really didn't know that I was wrong the whole time. I hurt my daughter and Maya because I was selfishly thinking about myself and my own happiness. Being happy was my only goal but I guess it was too much to ask. And now, I lost everything.The truth is, I am a werewolf. When I was young, I always fantasized about finding my mate. The one who is fated for me. It's one of the most fundamental things for a werewolf besides being part of a pack. I lived my life looking forward to the day I could meet the girl of my destiny. When I got to high school, I got the pressure to see girls like other guys as puberty hit home. I thought that I would have fun and not let anything get serious in case I met my mate.But then, I met Maya. She was the most beautiful girl in school and everyone w
Blake's POVIt has been a few days since I last saw Brielle. I have been going crazy without knowing where she is. I tried calling her. I left her tons of missed calls and messages. When I went to look for her at her place I was told that she ran away on her own. I asked them for a reason and they were unwilling to divulge it. It was the first time I met Brielle's parents. Brielle was the spitting image of her mother. When I saw her, I almost thought it was Brielle. Her father is a werewolf. I could sense it. I found it strange. I thought Brielle was just a human. Her parents asked who I was to Brielle. I told them I was a close friend who was worried for her. They looked shocked like they didn't expect her to have a friend but then again, Brielle doesn't have friends so it's not a surprise.I wish we had met in different circumstances and I would have been properly able to introduce myself. Everyone was worried about Brielle. I left them earlier but I couldn't take it anymore. I need
Brielle's POVIt seems I am not destined for happiness. I knew I shouldn't have been happy. I am cursed. There was something wrong with my existence from the beginning. I just couldn't take anymore and ran away. I just wanted to hide away from all this mess.I don't know how but I found myself at this place. The place where Blake first took me. His special. I don't even know how the hell I remembered the way to this place. I remember it was dark when Blake brought me to this place but somehow I found myself here. I was near the edge of a cliff. I could see better since it wax daytime. The wind blew making my hair sway around. The last time, the moon was shining but now the sun was shining.I kept standing I don't know for how long as I tried to process the new my father told me. I can't believe my whole existence was a lie. I just found out that my father is a werewolf and the woman she cheated with was his mate. He left his family just that. We didn't mean anything but a temporary wh
Blake's POVI drove like a madman heading to that place. My heart and mind were in turmoil as thoughts of Brielle invaded my mind. I tried to calm down by telling myself that she was safe. Till this moment I couldn't feel anything that would suggest that she danger but couldn't help but get a bad feeling. Our relationship was just progressing well but I don't know how it will be now that this happened. Will she just have a change of heart and distance herself from me? Scary as it may be, her not being safe is way more scary. I just want her to come back and be safe. I cannot ask for much.My hopes of her being at that place were slim. It was dark when I took her out there. I had to carry her on my back because she was unable to navigate in the dark. Could she remember her way back there? It was highly unlikely but I was not going to just dismiss it without checking. If she is not there then I'll check everywhere else, under every nook and to the ends of the world until I find her.
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