Calyx I just stared at her. Her words replaying in my head. She wanted to help me even after everything she wanted … me? I frowned slightly, looking down at my hands. “There is something I still need to tell you.” It’s not the kind of thing you say at a serious time like this. Or maybe it is. I just honestly don’t know how everything will go between us. Or with the rest of my coven. And if this all goes to shit, I want her to know the truth. “Oh?” she ask my gaze seeking those warm dark brown eyes, her flawless mocha skin that glows and those full pouty red lips that have had me by the balls the second she walked into that inn wearing rags. I wanted her. I run my hands back through my hair. “I, the night we met. I knew there was something about you. When I gave you that tonic to tell me what happened, I realised you were just like me. Like us. You pushed for power and strength and it had been ripped away from you like it had us. You had nothing and we - my coven are controlled by the
NaomiMy heart thrashed against my ribs, a wild animal trying to break free so loud I was sure Cal could hear it too. My mind was filled with his words, replaying them over and over as I made my way to the kitchen counter, my feet moving almost of their own accord. I knew I should stop, that this was a bad idea, but I couldn’t bring myself to say no to him. The pull between us was too strong.Yet when I turned and caught that look in his eye, something tight stirred in my chest a jolt of excitement that I couldn’t refuse him. Not that I could get the words out as he lifted up by my waist and spun me so my ass hit the countertop. He gave me one last look in the eye. One last chance to back out, only the way his warm hands felt on my body. I couldn’t find it in me to stop him.He flicks his wrist, the orbs of blood flowing in and out of him still. He removes my clothes. I shudder as a wave of coldness washes over me, my back pressed against the cool surface. His hot hands roam over my s
NaomiWe set off just as the sun dipped below the horizon, a pastel pallet of pink, purple, and blue painted the sky. The moon was beginning to rise and if you looked out at the horizon, you could see both the sun moon and stars at the same time. I took that to mean it was a good omen.Cal insisted on driving. He gripped the steering wheel with white knuckles, his face drained of colour, making him look a little grey. I had suggested we find a witch to help when we get there. He eventually agreed and has been sulking ever since. The brief smile and relaxed shoulder after he climaxed is long forgotten. Now I just have him sitting beside me with dark thoughts clouding his mind.As we drove through the winding roads, cars whizzed past us, honking and cutting us off. I heard him grunt and scoff as he manoeuvred our car through the chaotic traffic as I gazed out the window. A blur of hills, the night sky now twinkling with stars. I dozed off halfway through the journey once Cal put the rad
NaomiAs we pulled up to the curb, the sun had already disappeared behind the neighbouring houses, giving way to a purplish-orange sky. I yawned and stretched my cramped legs, taking in the familiar sight of the street. Why are we back here? I thought with a sense of unease.“I’m sorry Naomi. But I need it,” Cal’s desperate voice trembled, pleading with wild eyes. I knew what he meant as my hand reached for the door. “No, Cal. We have work to do,” he growled. I saw lightning split the sky, a sudden surge of fear sent me stumbling backwards as the passenger door I had opened slammed shut in my face with a deafening crash. When I looked at Cal again, his features were twisted into a mask of pure terror, his obsidian eyes bulging with veins pulsing on his neck like snakes coiled to strike.“I refuse to resist any longer. Either give it willingly or I’ll take it by force,” his voice growls in a deep, guttural tone, as sharp claws seem to sprout from his neck and shoulders. My heart races
NaomiMy brows knitted together as Hilda huffed, her hands on her hips. “I don’t even need to ask if you want this bond with Odette, considering how possessive you are of this one.” She tutted, shaking her head disapprovingly as Cal tugged me closer. “She broke our bond to kill Naomi - why would I want to be with someone like that?” he ground out his teeth scrapping together. Hilda rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed by his display of possessiveness.“The problem is that because you know doubt told her you didn’t want the bond, she has completed another bidding spell to stop you from severing it. From the painted symbols on your body in blood … you won’t be able to,” she warns, her eyes flashing hesitantly as Cal growls rumbled through the room like thunder standing up hoisting me into the air with him like some rag doll. “What? she bled me out and weakened my magic. Now you’re telling me there isn’t a way out. How am I supposed to stop her!” Hilda held his gaze before her eyes shift
CalyxWe had parked at the beach and I had quenched my thirst once more. Naomi readjusted her jumper, her blood-red lips turned down as she looked at me. My gut churned. I hated how things had become between us. But I only had a glimmer of clarity and I needed it for what I was about to happen with Odette and the rest of the coven.I could already feel the faint dark wisps once more coating my magic. By the time the night was out, I’m not sure I could keep the darkness at bay. Feral is how I felt. Rabid. “Stay in the car,” I demanded. She didn’t even look at me as a rumble grew in my chest. “Give me a kiss, pet,” her head snapped towards me, then her arms folded over her chest as those dark almond eyes narrowed at me. She was truly stunning. My hand gripped her chin. I could already see how she wanted to pull away from me.“I don’t want to stay in the car!” she grumbled, her breath hissing on my lips as her lips curled back. “We have been through this. Your magic is uncontrolled and I
NaomiHe left me in the car.In the CAR!I was seething. How can he be so … so blind! I looked down at the bracelet Hilda had given me. I’m sure if I just magnified it, I could stay hidden and help them. This curse now affected me. I needed to do something. I didn’t want to be known as the person who just sat by whilst they ruined someone’s life.I could see a film around the car. It shimmered slightly in the light. I tested the lock it wouldn’t budge. I willed my magic focusing on my anger and I heard it unclick. Okay step one complete. I tried opening the door but the weight of the protective bubble pressed against the door as if it was submerged under water.I looked at the shield again. I don’t think I could get rid of it, but would I be able to redirect the shield to around myself rather than the car? I guess there is no harm in trying - right? What am I going to do? Wait for Cal to get back and - yeah, not going to happen.I wind down the window using my magic. If I can touch it
CalyxIt was so easy a few whispered honeyed promises into her ear, a brush of my hand on her waist and she smiled pulling me into the circle. Tobin and Ataz looked a sideways glance at each other before they protested. Odette shut them up as they made room for me to join in. The ritual began once more as I smiled wickedly at all of them. Those traitors fools! I was going to make them all pay! They think they can overthrow me. I’m going to show them all. The storm clapped above us. I could feel the power to sing through our magic as it united. Odette continued channelling the fury of the storm and sea, her body trembling with raw energy.I couldn’t shake the feeling of being watched, but even with storm I could see no-one else here. As we started the spell, I could feel a tug on my magic. Whatever spell Odette has placed on me, she was also siphoning it from me as well. I looked at her, really looked at her with the cold, calculating look in her eyes and realised she was going to leav