“No! No, I mean I got my standard beating treatment, he likes the brutality, but he seemed to like the audience, so I had to watch.” I shudder with Jena in my arms and Doc Sylvia just nods. She takes a deep breath and lets it out slowly. “Let’s get you both back by the fire, get some food in you a
Warmth. Softness. Safety. That’s what I feel right now. I recognize the smells here, even before my brain and body fully wake-up. I’m home, I can feel it in every fiber of my being. A smile creeps across my face as I start to blink my eyes open and take in my surroundings. “SKYLAR!” A scream
She takes the bottle from me. “What do you taste?” I ask again. She gulps one big mouthful. “I taste clean water. There’s nothing in it but water.” SHe looks at the bottle like it’s trying to trick her, then back to me. “We are safe. Now, let’s get clean and downstairs before all of the bacon
“There are a lot of people here.” Jena whispers to me. “I didn’t even think about how many warriors there actually are.” I reach behind me and give her hand a squeeze. “These are trainees. We are all in various stages of training, but it’s easier for us to be here when we aren’t on a mission. Some
“We will help you search, but we need to make sure that you are up to the task both physically and mentally.” Osiston answers. She nods again. “What does that mean exactly?” “Well you were both held captive for an extensive amount of time so you will both be evaluated by our psychologists and h
Osiston and I spar for what feels like a long time. I am dodging and rolling just trying to avoid being grabbed by his massive hands or put in any kind of headlock which he seems to be a fan of with me. Every muscle in my body is screaming at the long forgotten movements. Nickolas and I would spa
“Well that sounds ominous.” I say to my wolf and she just purs a little in my chest. “I’m just glad we’re back. We need to figure out what they used on you that kept us apart for so long. We normally can work off anything, even silver after a few hours. I want to know what Mike and his witches w
“I’m sure Alpha Reggie will ask you too, so if you want to wait and not have to tell the story twice, we understand.” I shared a quick look with Mina. “You know she’s more likely to tell you than anyone else. We need to push her to talk or we can’t help. And the sooner the better, it’s already be