Damn it, Emily and her boyfriend sure walked fast! I was starting to think maybe David really was supernatural. Breathing deeply, I glanced around at the dark surroundings and immediately regretted following Emily. Now, I was lost.
The flashlight on my phone was my only source of light as I trudged through the woods. I hadn’t thought the bushy path would lead so deep into the forest. Guess I was wrong. My feet ached, and the oppressive darkness made me uneasy. Sighing in defeat, I pulled out my phone to call Emily. I didn’t care where she was—she had to come and get me. Just before I hit the call button, I heard voices a short distance away. Hope sprang in my chest as I quickly headed toward them. “Hello?” I called out, squinting to make out two figures in the dim light. Judging by their casual attire, I assumed they’d come from Kevin’s party. The faint smell of weed gave them away—they were probably off in the woods to smoke. “Whoa, where did you come from?” one of them asked. He had dark brown hair and a strikingly handsome face. His friend wasn’t bad-looking either. Both of them gave off an uncanny vibe, and the word incubus crossed my mind. “I was looking for my friend,” I explained, brushing off the thought. “I wandered too far and got lost. Can you help me find my way back?” They exchanged glances before nodding. “Sure, we’ll help,” the other guy said. “Thank you,” I replied, relieved. “I’m Brandon, and this is Josh,” the first one said. “Nice to meet you,” I said hesitantly. “I’m Kerry.” I wasn’t sure why I was bothering with introductions, but something about them drew me in. Maybe it was their scent—it was strangely intoxicating. “Are you a friend of Kevin’s?” Josh asked as we started walking. They flanked me, their presence unnervingly close. “No,” I said, shaking my head as a wave of dizziness washed over me. “We go to the same school.” “Elthon High does have the prettiest girls,” Brandon said, flashing a smile that showed perfect teeth. His lips looked almost... kissable. My cheeks grew warm, and I shook my head again, trying to clear my thoughts. “Th-thank you,” I stammered. “You’re looking a little flushed,” Brandon remarked, placing a hand on my arm. The touch sent a jolt through me, and I instinctively stepped back—only to bump into Josh. His proximity and their combined scents made my knees weak. Before I realized it, I was leaning into Brandon’s chest, inhaling deeply. “You smell so good,” I murmured, my voice thick with desire. Brandon chuckled, his hand sliding down my back to cup my ass. “I know, baby. But you can’t imagine how mouthwatering you smell.” “When was the last time you had a human this delicious?” Josh asked, his voice low and filled with hunger. “Maybe never,” Brandon replied. My breath hitched as their hands roamed over me, each touch setting my skin on fire. My body was betraying me, responding to them without thought. Brandon kissed me, his lips rough and demanding. Josh pressed against my back, his arousal evident as he ground against me. “You’re soaked, baby,” Brandon murmured, his fingers teasing me through my panties. “Let us help you with that, hmm?” “Yes,” I whispered, unable to think clearly. But just as Josh was about to take things further, he was yanked away from me with a violent force. Startled, I turned to see him being slammed into a tree. Brandon tried to retaliate but was quickly overpowered and knocked unconscious. “Kerry? Are you okay?” a familiar voice called out. “Matt?” I blinked, trying to focus through the haze clouding my mind. “Jesus Christ, Kerry!” he exclaimed, his expression filled with panic. “We need to get you some help.” I giggled, confused by his reaction. “What’s wrong with you, Matt? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.” “They used their powers on you, Kerry! They were going to—” His voice cracked. “We need to call the police—” “Take me to your house,” I interrupted, my voice shaky but insistent. “But—” “Please, Matthew,” I pleaded. He sighed and carried me swiftly through the woods. His sure steps guided us back to the house in no time. No one seemed to notice us as he took me upstairs and into a quiet room, shutting the door behind him. "Can you stand?" he asked. I nodded and climbed out of his arms. Without thinking, I pressed myself against Matt and leaned in for a kiss, but he stopped me, his eyes wide with shock. "What are you doing?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry. "I feel... so hot, Matt," I whispered, my voice trembling. "It feels like my insides are burning. I need to feel you." I took his hand and placed it on my lower back, sliding it down slightly. He stiffened, shaking his head, doing his best to resist, but I could feel the tension in his trousers. He was just as affected as I was. "You're still under the influence of their scent," he said firmly. "We can't do this, Kerry." "Please, Matt," I pleaded, my voice breaking. "I can’t take this heat anymore. I need you inside me. Make love to me so hard that I feel it tomorrow." "Damn it, Kerry!" His resolve wavered. "Matt," I whispered, almost begging. "I want you to eat me out. Please?" With a growl of frustration, he pushed me back onto the bed, his lips capturing mine in a bruising kiss. His hands made quick work of the straps of my dress, pulling it off in one swift motion. Dropping to his knees, he hooked my legs over his shoulders, trailing kisses down my thighs. I clutched the sheets as his tongue flicked out, pressing against my core. "Matt," I gasped, my voice breathy. He spread my folds gently, swirling his tongue around my sensitive bud before sucking it into his mouth. The intensity of his ministrations made my head spin as waves of pleasure coursed through me. "God... Matt," I moaned, throwing my head back. He worked his tongue with precision, his lips and movements slow and deliberate, building the pleasure higher and higher. My hips bucked against his mouth uncontrollably, driving me closer to the edge. When the climax hit, I stifled a scream with my hand, my legs trembling as my hips jerked against him. Even as I rode out the high, Matt didn’t stop. His tongue kept moving, slow and torturous, pulling every ounce of pleasure from me. My breaths came in ragged gasps as I tugged on his hair, unable to handle the overwhelming sensations. "Matt," I breathed, "I want to ride you." His eyes flicked up to meet mine, still dark and intense. "Kerry," he murmured, "are you sure about this?" "Yes," I said, my voice steady. "I know exactly what I want." "God, that’s so hot," he muttered, pulling away reluctantly. He kissed me deeply, his lips tasting faintly of me, as I fumbled with his belt. Together, we removed his clothes, and soon he was lying beneath me, his hands gripping my waist. I straddled him, aligning myself with his length, and slowly slid down. The sensation made me gasp, and Matt groaned, his hands tightening on my hips. "You're so tight," he murmured, his voice thick with desire. I placed my palms on his chest, rocking my hips gently at first, then picking up speed. His head fell back against the pillow, his Adam's apple bobbing as he groaned. His eyes suddenly brightened to a vivid red, an otherworldly glow that made my breath catch. "Matt," I whispered, but the only response I received was his fingers digging into my hips as he thrust upward to meet my movements. The pleasure built rapidly, and when his release triggered mine, I cried out, my entire body trembling as the waves of ecstasy overtook me. Panting, I collapsed beside him, the both of us too spent to move for a few moments. For a long time, we lay there in silence. My face pressed into the sheets as I caught my breath, the room filled with the sound of our ragged breathing. When I finally turned to look at him, Matt's gaze was fixed on me, his expression unreadable. His eyes drifted to the damp spot between my thighs, and his brow furrowed slightly. "What's wrong?" I asked, suddenly feeling self-conscious. Did he regret it? Did he not enjoy it as much as I did? The thought sent a pang of guilt through me. "I’m sorry, Matt. I didn’t mean to force you into this." "What?" he said, his lips twitching into an amused smile. "Kerry, I’m the incubus here. Do you really think you could force me to have sex?" "Then... what’s with that look?" I asked hesitantly. "Don’t worry about it," he said softly, gesturing for me to come closer. I crawled into his arms, resting my head against his chest. "You should rest now," he murmured. "It’s been a long day." I nodded, exhaustion settling over me. Though I knew I should have at least texted Silas to let him know I was staying overnight, my body"Ow," I groaned, clutching my head as my eyes fluttered open. My breath hitched as I stared at an unfamiliar ceiling. Before I could panic, a sharp pain between my legs forced me to sit up slowly.I realized I was completely naked under the sheets, my body marked with love bites. My head felt foggy, and the events of last night were a blur. The last thing I remembered was chasing after Emily and her boyfriend, getting lost in the forest, and asking for help from two strangers. Everything after that was blank.But who had I ended up in bed with? God, I hoped it wasn’t someone from my school. The last thing I needed was gossip about me sleeping around, even if it had been just one guy.The sound of the door opening pulled me from my thoughts, and I hastily pulled the sheets up to cover myself."Hey, you're awake. I was afraid you might sleep through the whole morning," Matt said, stepping into the room with a warm smile. He handed me a glass of water, which I accepted gratefully. I was
Eleven Years Earlier..."Carter, wait up!" I called, running as fast as my short legs could carry me. But he didn’t stop. If anything, he walked even faster. My chest heaved with exhaustion, but I pressed on. “Carter!”“Stop following me.” His voice was cold, so unlike the boy I thought was my best friend.“But you didn’t tell me what’s wrong. Did something happen?”“It’s none of your business. Go back home, Kerry.” He didn’t even look at me.“Carter, please! Stop being so mean!” My voice broke into a sob, tears already pooling in my eyes. At this time of day, we would usually be at my house, watching cartoons or playing video games. But for the past two days, he’d been avoiding me, and I didn’t know why.Hearing my sobs, Carter finally stopped. He turned around, his face softened with a flicker of guilt. “Alright, stop crying. You’ll make your eyes all red.”“Did I do something wrong? Why don’t you want to play with me anymore?”He hesitated. “I have... more important things to deal
I still couldn’t believe it—Carter had been in love with me all along. It felt like a dream, or maybe a cruel joke. How could I trust his words? The boy who had once been my best friend had ignored me for years, treating me as if I didn’t exist the moment he got together with Emily. And now he expected me to believe he had done all that out of fear of losing me? It didn’t make sense.At lunch, I sat with Emily for the first time in weeks. To my surprise, she didn’t rush off to be with David. I thought she’d be thrilled that Carter wasn’t bothering her anymore, but instead, she seemed unusually subdued.“Why are you worrying about this?” I asked, puzzled. “I thought you wanted him to leave you alone.”“Of course I do,” she said, stirring her drink absentmindedly. “But it’s… sad, you know? We used to be best friends. It’s hard to feel like I don’t matter to him anymore. You understand, don’t you?”I didn’t. Or maybe I didn’t want to. Her emotions were hers to process, and I wasn’t about
School flew by that day. Carter’s presence loomed over me, impossible to ignore. His gaze felt like a physical touch, always lingering. Emily must have noticed it too, though she chose not to say anything. Strangely, she didn’t seem thrilled about Carter’s attention—odd, considering how eager she’d been to push him away just a week ago.“Do you want to sleep over at my house tonight?” Emily asked as we walked out of the school gates.“No. I’ve got studying to catch up on,” I replied with a shrug. “Besides, Silas is too busy with Tammy these days to notice me. I’ll be fine.”Emily nodded, her expression unreadable. We said our goodbyes, and I watched her climb into David’s car without a second glance at me. A flicker of irritation flared—she didn’t even offer me a ride, knowing Silas wasn’t here yet. I dismissed the thought. She probably wanted alone time with David.Standing alone on the curb, I scanned the street, hoping to see Silas’s car. This was the second time this week he’d bee
The Night Dweller was a place of nightmares. A bar where vampires mingled among themselves, feeling free to behave as wildly as they chose. The only humans who came here were those who had close relationships with vampires. I always knew that some humans were obsessed with vampires, some even hoping to become one themselves. There had been cases of humans in the past who willingly volunteered to be fed on by vampires, hoping they might also turn. This had been labeled as illegal by the government, and anyone caught—whether human or vampire—was taken into custody. But I knew personally that, despite the risks, some people still went the extra mile to achieve this.Places like The Night Dweller defied such laws. Humans could get fed on by vampires for satisfaction—it was some kind of weird fetish. The only reason I knew about this was because I had once heard Emily talking about it; her stepbrother used to go there. As someone who was terrified of vampires and blood, I had never though
"What the fuck?" My eyes locked with Silas. He quickly shoved the girl sitting on his lap away, causing her to fall flat on the ground. I watched as his eyes turned crimson red, matching the blood stains on his lips. "Get your fucking hands off her!"Deric smirked, amused by Silas’ outburst. Before I could react, he shoved me forward roughly, making me stumble. I nearly fell on my face, but Silas caught me, his arm wrapping protectively around me. His crimson eyes scanned my body, checking for injuries. Despite the nausea twisting my stomach at the sight of him, the memory of him feeding on that girl still fresh, I couldn’t bring myself to push him away."Wow, you didn’t tell us you had such a beautiful pet, Silas. I thought you were the sharing type," Deric said. I didn’t know who he was or why he suddenly cared about me, but his presence screamed danger. One look at him, and I knew I needed to stay far away."Don’t even think about it. We’re leaving," Silas growled, his voice low."
"Are you dating Carter? And don’t bother lying—I’ll find out myself if you are."Emily didn’t look happy. For the first time, I saw my best friend staring at me with anger and distaste. I couldn’t believe the first thing she said to me that morning was about Carter. What was her deal? For some reason, Emily had become obsessed with Carter ever since he stopped paying attention to her."What brought this on?""Just answer the question. Everyone’s talking about it. There’s even a picture of you leaving school in his car, Kerry. Why didn’t you tell me you were dating my ex?""Because I’m not dating him," I said firmly. "Silas was supposed to pick me up yesterday, but Carter offered me a ride instead. And yes, he did ask me out, but I was going to tell you as soon as I got to school. There’s no point in hiding it from you, Emily, so I don’t understand why you’re so mad.""I’m mad because I never thought you’d agree to date him, knowing we used to date. Do you know how selfish you’re being
I stood in front of the mirror, admiring myself with a big smile. My hair was styled in a high ponytail, giving me a playful and energetic look. The vibrant yellow top I had chosen perfectly complemented my sun-kissed complexion, while the shorts showcased my toned legs. My favorite sneakers added a touch of sporty chic to the outfit.As I took in my reflection, I felt a surge of confidence. The combination of the ponytail, the bright colors, and the comfortable yet stylish attire made me feel ready to take on the world. I twirled around, the fabric of my shorts swishing gracefully with each spin.Feeling fabulous, I grabbed my phone and snapped a quick selfie to capture the moment. It had been so long since I felt this good. Despite trying to deny it, I’d been looking forward to this day for a while now. The thought of going on a date with Carter filled me with excitement, even though I still worried about Emily not responding to my texts. But I convinced myself not to stress. Emily
Kerry's POVAsher doesn't return, and I doubt he will anytime soon. But his words keep echoing in my head. Something still doesn't make sense. It's hard to believe he would do all this just to get to my daughter."At the end, it's all about you," I say to my daughter with a sad smile on my face. The baby doesn't cry, not since Asher handed her back to me. I would have been worried about this abnormal behavior if she were... well, normal. I worry that she will get hungry very soon, and I have no idea what I’m going to do then. I don't think I can stand feeding her blood; it would freak me the hell out. It was one thing having to drink blood while pregnant, but a completely different case entirely to feed it to my infant child.She looked so human too, except for the unusual crimson eyes. She was a beautiful baby, and there was no doubt she would grow up looking like her father. There would be so many expectations. Asher would come back, no doubt, and he would create more problems for m
Sera stares at her ex-husband, the man whom she had given her heart to at one point. There were all sorts of emotions going through her, but the one that simmered under her skin and had her storming forward was rage. Pure rage! She felt like killing the bastard man with her own hands!Silas was quick to put some distance between him and Kerry's father before Sera flung a vase at him. The angel evaded the attack, his eyes wide with disbelief as he watched Sera reach out for something else to throw at him."Sera, please, we don't have time for this.""How dare you! How dare you show up here after all those years!""Sweetheart, please calm down," Bill, who had been stunned, finally reacted. He moved forward to stand by his wife. He looked at Seth with confusion—Bill didn't know what relationship the two of them had, but he'd never seen Sera this angry before. "Let him talk first.""Do you even know who he is?" Sera glared at her husband. Her vision was going blurry as she teared up. Her
"What the fuck!?" Silas is pissed—scratch that, he feels like fucking murdering someone right now. The only thing that feels worse than his anger is the fear that makes his skin crawl. "I've only been gone for a few hours!!"Bill doesn't say anything. The man hasn't even looked at him throughout the argument, and this only makes Silas more pissed. "I begged you not to do this! I was against this fucking abortion, and yet you went behind my back to do it! Now you have no fucking idea where she is?!""I am sorry, I should have protected her better," Bill says. The regret and shame are evident in his voice. He hadn't meant to let his guard down. One moment, he was by Kerry's side, and they were about to begin the procedure. The next moment, his vision went blurry, and he had no idea what the fuck happened. When everything cleared up, Kerry was gone. It happened so fast that Bill found it hard to believe.He had searched for her, of course. He had hoped that perhaps she had left on her ow
" Lay here, please.""This won't take long, will it?""It depends, sweetheart, but I assure you, you will be fine once this is over," the man says. I look over at Bill, who is standing in the corner of the room."He's an old friend of mine. Nothing will go wrong."I nod my head and push down my anxiety. I get on the hospital bed, the sickly smell of drugs and chemicals making me slightly nauseous. However, I tell myself that this is a one-time thing. Once this is over, I will never have to go through it again.I relax against the bed as the sedatives I had been given earlier take over. Soon, the room starts spinning, but I could swear I see a figure appear in the corner of the room before everything goes dark.When I wake up, I find that I am in an entirely different room than the one Bill had brought me to. I push down my panic, not wanting to overreact over nothing. Perhaps I had been taken to a different room after my... abortion. It’s strange, though... I don’t feel any different
I could hardly sleep that night. It didn't help one bit that Silas had insisted on us spending the night together. I was afraid that my wild thoughts would somehow reach him. Even though he had promised me never to read my mind, I was afraid he might go back on his word, especially in a situation like this. The weight of my decision kept me awake and tense. On more than one occasion, my hand had curled around my stomach. I had imagined how my baby would look, but now I was never going to get the chance to hold him or her in my hands. I had selfishly chosen myself over the innocent child."Kerry?""Hm?" My eyes pried open. I had given up on pretending to be asleep after the first two hours. Silas had simply stated, in an unimpressed voice, how he could hear my heart beating faster; he knew when I was awake or not. Even if he didn't have his enhanced hearing, I'm sure he would be able to tell I wasn't asleep by how tense I was. The room was dark enough that I couldn't make out anything.
Bill and my mom arrived later that evening. The moment I opened the door, Mom rushed in and wrapped her arm around me tightly. "Oh, sweetheart, thank God you are alright." She must have assumed the very worst when I called her on the phone. I kind of felt bad for making her worry so much."I'm alright, Mom," I told her. I helped her with her things. Bill didn't say anything to me; he was saving the conversation for when we were all comfortable. Silas came to greet his dad and stepmom, and he and Bill seemed to be very tense around each other. Silas avoided eye contact with his dad even as he showed him around the house. I was worried that what I had said might have somehow messed up the relationship between those two. The last thing I wanted was to make things complicated. Being pregnant was a hard pill to swallow; being pregnant with a hybrid baby that might possibly kill me was even worse. But once I got over the fear of the danger my pregnancy would bring, I found myself excited at
I felt like crying, but I think I had already shed all my tears earlier that day. I lay curled up on the bed, feeling worse than I ever had in my entire life. To me, no situation could ever be worse than the one I found myself in. I had been hurting so badly for the past week, and to think Silas knew about my pain and chose to keep the reason behind it to himself. Did he hope I would never find out I was pregnant until I was pushing a baby out of me? I thought he loved me and had promised to always protect me no matter what, but now he had decided that he would rather protect his unborn child than me. That was a betrayal on a whole different level.I was mad at him, and honestly, I wish I could hate him enough to just fuck off entirely, maybe move away somewhere I could get my thoughts together. But the thought of how hurt Silas would be at my actions made me discard the idea immediately. I'm such an idiot; I always thought of him first despite everything that had happened. Despite ev
I didn't have the guts to attend my dad's class again. If I could, I would have skipped school completely, because I no longer found joy in studying when I knew that something much bigger and dangerous was hiding around the corner—something I couldn't uncover no matter how hard I tried. I thought that the biggest mystery in my life would be figuring out why my dad had left me or what he was. But then came Asher, and now even Silas—whom I was sure I could trust—was keeping something from me. I had no idea what to do.My dad tried reaching out to me, but he must have noticed the amount of effort I was putting into avoiding him. He stopped seeking me out a week later, and I didn't know whether that made me feel better or worse. It hurt how easy it had been for him to give up on me again, but I guess he thought he was only doing it to protect me or make me happy. I felt neither safe nor joyful. But at least Asher hadn't appeared to me in a while. That could only mean he was off planning h
Kerry woke up with a headache. It wouldn't be the first time, and she was already starting to get used to it at this point. She expected to wake up in a strange room, tied to a chair or something. Or maybe Asher might decide to mess with her head, make her forget things. It all sounded like the kind of thing the messed-up bastard would do. But no, she woke up in the familiar bedroom of her Hawaiian house."How do you feel?" Silas was beside her. He hadn't left her side since he brought her back home. He had even thought about taking her to the hospital, but he had been assured she would be alright. Just stress—it was normal for someone in her condition. "Kerry? Talk to me.""I feel fine," she said with a sigh. "Apart from the headache, that is.""Do you need me to bring you something for that?"She thought about it for a second, then shook her head. She already felt like she was going to be sick; she didn't need anything bitter right now. Maybe if the headache didn't go away in half a