Bile rose from my stomach to the top of my throat. Finish what he started? Hearing her say such words about Logan tore my heart into pieces. He didn’t deserve this. My brother really didn’t deserve any of this. “You are safe, Darla. I’ve made sure of it.” “Really?” She snapped. “Because I don’
LILLIE The rest of the evening went by like a breeze - and not the very pleasant kind. I was placed on kitchen duty for the night, so I stayed back to make sure all the dishes were washed, the floors were mopped, and the kitchen was clean. I did not want to be called back in the morning when I alr
I tried not to think too much of it and climb up my bunk, but just as I was about to, my right eye caught something at the top of Hailey and Karen’s bedside drawer. It was hidden underneath a black scarf, but the pointed edge of the envelope stood out in the light. I turned fully to face it, and jum
DARWIN Nothing said a good morning better than a solemn early morning run. I enjoyed running in the woods in particular, because it was the only place I knew I wouldn’t find peeking eyes when I changed back into my basic human form, and put my clothes back on. Daniel usually accompanied me on my r
Truthfully, Darla wasn’t the only one who found relief. The fear which resides in my chest earlier slowly washed away as I watched Darla sleep peacefully, her arms holding me close. Lillie did not say a word. She returned the diffuser to Darla’s vanity table, and stood there, far from where I held
DARLA “I wonder when she’s going to get up,” the first voice said. “I’m just worried about her,” the second voice said. The voice was smaller than the rest. I could almost place who owned the voice. It sounded like they were speaking under water. The others continued speaking and my hearing was g
I shook my head. “There was nothing to feel bad about. I barely even remembered anything during the daytime. There is something always blocking my thoughts. I only remember it in my sleep.” “Do you think you can remind me of what happened? Or what you remember?” I nodded. I had started telling her
LILLIE I scrunch my nose from the smell of the dirt as I took the garbage can out. I guess that this was what it took to get the information that I needed. It was the only way to Logan’s freedom. “Lillie!” I heard someone scream. I turned and looked in the direction of the scream. It was Logan. W
This has been an emotional roller coaster for me. This story began in January, and since then, a lot of things have happened. I’ve been sick, I’ve had countless visits to the hospital, gotten an operation, entered final year in medical school, a lot of things actually. And finally, after nine months
SEVEN MONTHS LATER AUTHOR The sound of the door closing had everyone up on their feet. Daniel, Darwin, Lillie who had been fidgeting on her seat, Queen Sophia, even little Emilia. The doctor blinked twice, fairly surprised by how fast they had all stood. All the set of eyes that peered at her
She didn’t speak, just nodded, her tears continuing to fall silently. Darla joined me, and together, we guided Queen Sophia and Emilia downstairs, where the burial was about to take place. The palace courtyard was filled with the people of Darkmoon, all dressed in black, their faces solemn as they
Lillie’s POV *THREE WEEKS LATER* I stood outside Darla’s room, taking a deep breath before knocking softly. No response, but I knew she was in there. I could hear her crying from where I stood. Even her large twin doors had done nothing to mask the sound of her sorry. I turned mine into a ba
"You both… you both stepped up. I always knew you had it in you, but seeing it… it’s an honor." My gaze lingered on Darwin, and I squeezed his hand weakly. "You’ve done more than I ever could. The kingdom is safe because of you." Darwin’s grip tightened, and he shook his head, tears spilling down
David’s POV Blood. All over the room. Dripping from every wound in my body. I didn’t need to see my reflection in the mirror to know I had been beaten up real good. Yet, when I saw it, a bitter chuckle forced its way out of my throat. I had managed to kill them all even in my state. The fuckers
We ran toward the sound, and there she was—Darla, crumpled on the ground, her body hunched over a figure lying in a pool of blood. Logan. His chest was still, his eyes closed as if sleeping, but the deep gash in his body told a different…completely different story. Lillie fell to her knees beside
Darwin’s POV Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but there wasn’t a crown on my head. However, I knew I had stepped into David’s shoes the moment he was hospitalized. It suddenly made sense why he had been so stoic and protective of everyone. For the first time in a long time, I could feel wha
"You vile bastard!" I growled, my claws jutting out. "I'll make sure this time, you don't leave alive!" "You can't even take me on, Darwin. Weak bastard." Two large wolves tore past us and Daniel immediately shifted in his anger, going after them before they could get in. He tore them apart in s