“I feel like we never get to hang out properly, you know?” Marina asked, turning to me.We made our way towards our favorite inn that served the best ribs in town. It was true what she said, I had gotten so busy with everything else, Marina and I barely had time to do the things she was used to us doing.“But I understand though,” She said, linking her arms with mine. “You are the Luna now and I can't expect things to be as they used to be before, you obviously have so much on your plate, and with everything that's been going on recently, I feel for you.”I simply smiled in response as we pushed the door open and stepped inside the inn. I was immediately aware of the eyes that followed my movement but I was already used to it.“How are you coping with it all? I'm sorry I never ask.” Marina asked as we settled down at a table.I shrugged. “It’s all good, Damon bears the brunt of it all actually.” And it was true, he had occupied himself with work and he was relentless in making sure h
I felt numb, my hands kept picking at the corner of my fingers, peeling the skin that covered it. It was all I could focus on now, I didn't want to think of anything else.But the mind was a treacherous place, it kept going back to the incident and I couldn't believe it. They'd played such a dirty trick on me and I had fallen straight into it, how stupid could I have been?I was being held in a small room at the town’s cell house, I knew it was just time before I would be locked up in a proper cell room and the thought scared me. I heard the door open and I didn't look up until he spoke.“Why did you kill him?” Alex asked, I looked up and saw he was seated opposite me, a long table separating us. His eyes were still cold.“Where’s Damon?” I asked. His eyes clouded. “Answer my questions first!” I stared back at him and remained wordless. I knew Alex already believed what he saw and it certainly was hard not to. My hands were bloodied and so was the baby pink dress I had picked out fo
Dad barged into the room with Alex still on his knees. His eyes were furious as they met mine.“What have you done Alex?” He asked, rushing towards him.“Don’t,” Damon said, one word, and it brought my dad to a complete halt.“I am sure he has realized his mistake.” He said, turning to Alex.He was on the floor with a battered appearance and he still had an angered look on his face towards me. I was sure he was regretting it now, this plan of his to get me in a messy situation I’d be unable to get out from was beginning to backfire.“How could you do this? You took my daughter into custody without at least informing me first.” Alex looked up at him. “I did my duty and as the Delta and head warrior of this pack, I didn't realize the laws of our land favored some people over others.” He said in a bitter tone.“She is the Luna!” Damon said. “You should have accorded her that respect before anything.”Alex looked downcast and said nothing.“You bastard!” Dad growled. “How could you not r
It was still very early and Damon had gone to attend the meeting with the council members when I snuck out of the house, teleporting my way to Aunt Aurora’s.A grin formed on her face when she opened the door and saw me, she immediately pulled me inside.“Are you okay? I had a feeling you were in trouble, is everything alright?” She asked.I nodded my head and lied. “I am fine,” I knew without a doubt that if I dared to tell Aunt Aurora what was going on, there was no way she'd let me go back to the Dark Moon pack again and I needed to.Her eyes searched mine, she probably knew I was lying but she let it go and led me to the couch."How have you been? After what had happened, I didn't think I would be seeing you anytime soon." She said referring to the truth about Mother.I smiled sadly at her, if there was anything my own Mother had thought me, it was to never trust anyone. The way I’d had complete faith and believe in her innocence was almost embarrassing."What can I say?" I asked
It was past midday when Annalise realized the door to Nicolás's office had remained shut since late evening when he'd stepped into it. It wasn't unusual for him to stay cooped up in the office but it was unlike him to stay there all through the night and morning.Her worry for him was he probably hadn't had anything to eat. She knew that shouldn't concern her, but she couldn't help herself from worrying about him. It was something about her she didn't like, she always felt the need to take care of those around her despite their treatment meted out towards her.She made her way towards his office and raised her fist to the door, it lingered in the air for a few seconds before she dropped her hand and walked away. She and Nicolás have been avoiding each other since she'd returned from the hospital, acting like what had happened with Sir Enzo hadn't and she didn't even know if he had died but like the last man, there hadn't been any mention of his death on the news so she was hoping he w
I struggled against him but he held on tighter, his other hand on my shoulder, pressing me down and pining me to the chair as his mouth violated mine.He finally pulled away and smiled at me. "Understandable," He said.I swung my hand and landed it on his cheek, leaving behind an ugly, red imprint on his face."How dare you?" I felt completely disgusted and outraged. I felt violated and the lingering feel of his lips on mine remained, revolting me.I swung my hand again to hit him but this time, he caught it mid air, his hand tightening around my wrist."That's enough Alena!""You should get out of here this instant!" Hazel said, her anger obvious. "He is a disgusting asshole and you shouldn't have even come here in the first place.""Let go of me!" I said through gritted teeth. Theo was so lucky, the extent of his luck was pissing me off because otherwise, he'd be dead at my hands."I've always wondered what you'd tase like, you know. Since from the first time I'd seen you, it had pla
He glanced at the woman lying next to him. She seemed so at peace sleeping. Her long lashes resting softly atop her cheek, she was the most beautiful sight he'd ever seen.He felt a pang at the reminder of what was going on and the bastards who had connived and had done this. He wished he could get his hands on them and make them feel his wrath, but they had done a clean job, leaving behind no trail.He ran his hands on her cheeks, feeling the softness of her skin on his hardened palm. He couldn't lose her to this, never. Damon knew he was going to find a way to sort this mess out no matter what happens."Are you going to stare at me all morning?" She asked with her eyes still closed, a small smile on her lips.He couldn't help himself and he leaned down, dropping a kiss on her lips but the softness caught him in and she wrapped her arms around his neck deepening their kiss. This was one of the things he loves about Alena, she was never shy to take when she wanted.Her fingers dug into
“Are you okay?" Helena asked, hurrying to my side, her arms around me as she tried to help me up."They want me dead," I said quietly."You must not mind them, please. They are in pain over the loss but I know you didn't kill him." She said, her hand gripping my side as she led me to the bed.The chants were still going on strong and I had no idea what Damon was up to. My mind was reeling with different thoughts, if the vampires hadn't done this, then who had? Who knew I was searching for the commander and had used that to lure me out? It had to be the vampires, maybe Adrianne had just been lying, but deep down my instincts told me she hadn't been.I shut my eyes and forced myself to think of a solution, there was no way to prove my innocence but there certainly was a way to make this go away. The only way the members of the Dark Moon pack would forget about what I was being accused of was if something bigger were to happen.In the same breath that the thought occurred to me, I shook