#Chapter99Sex With A Beast SeriesBook ThreeIntertwinePrologueI gazed up at the star-filled sky then back down to the ground. Blurry shadows walked past me; their faces unclear to me. My view was hazy. My tear-filled eyes left me blinded and troubled. A burst of frigid air rushed through me. I wrapped my arms around me tighter. This was my fault! I cursed myself for not being here. I should have been here with her. My dog ran from the front door and brushed her body against my arm. Her black fur teased my chilled skin. In need of the comfort, I ran my fingers through her thick hair. Feeling a hint of moisture, I pulled my hand away, coming across a spot of blood she may have gotten on her. Frightened, I pulled away. I brushed my palms against my jeans. "Drea?" She ran to Brent, innocent of the current situation. He walked with her, keeping her busy so she would not demand my attention. Whispers. Mumbles. I could hear them talking. About what?
#Chapter100I struggled to open my heavy eyes lids. They were low and swollen, puffy from all the tears I have shed. Morning had arrived, and it felt as though I was preparing for another awful day. Reaching over to the bedside nightstand, I picked up my cell phone and unlocked it. Nothing.I laid back and stared up at the white high ceiling. I mentally cursed myself, blaming myself for the life I secretly introduced to my mother without her acknowledgement. I felt awful. I felt useless. I felt like the only thing I could do was sit here and cry and panic until Jason find her. I hate it! Lightly knocking on the door, Jess walked in after I yelled for her to enter. She closed the door with ease before she dragged herself over to me, taking a seat at the end of my bed. "Hey." "Hey." It was hard to give a genuine smile with such hurt coursing through me. I brought my knees up to my chest, leaning my chin against my knees as I cringed through the silence.
#Chapter101"Well, I tried to plan this day out for us in such a short amount of time. A spa or maybe a little manicure and pedicure thing. Lunch then maybe the fun zone. I don’t know. What do you think we should do?" I listened as Jess suggested what we should do with our day out. I was just thinking about what we can do that takes less time and will get me back home and quick. I pulled my cell phone from my jean pocket. I unlocked it and scrolled to my call log. I clicked the first name that popped up. 'Calling mother' appeared on the screen and the phone rang. I listened to it ring once then go to voicemail. I caved as I listened to her voice in the voicemail for the hundredth time. I wish she would have gotten a better phone sometimes. Something trackable. Instead, she had some old flip phone. I miss her voice. I was losing hope. I hated this. "Aniyah?" My head snapped toward Jess as she drove down the empty road toward town.“ Yes." "I calle
#Chapter102Really? Really?!If my current situation was not at its worst, faith reintroduced Carl into my presence. My face scrunched up in disgust. I took a step away from him. "Oh? This must be the infamous Carl." Jess stepped forward, a smile spread across her face. Carl looked at her. His eyebrow arched in wonder. I guess trying to figure out who she was and what she was referring to."What do you want?" I hissed. He held his hand up in defense, suggesting that he meant no harm. I was not afraid of him. More afraid for him. I looked at his right hand, searching for the scar that Jason might have left when his fingers crumbled in Jason's grasp. "I’m not here to touch you, or hurt you or..." He gulped. "Kiss...you." Jess chuckled, clearly amused by his previous attempt. I scowled at her. I didn't find it funny. She turned her laugh into a cough. "It’s been a while." "Probably not long enough." Faith could not introduce him in a few more yea
#Chapter103Week after week have gone. Weeks have turned into months. After a while, Jason had to order pack members to cover up my mother's disappearance. Her job had contacted me. I had to get our pack doctor to pretend as if she was lying in a hospital, deep in a coma from some freak accident. Bills? They have become our obligation. If not, the house would become a dump then get foreclosed by the bank. My dog has become a part of this household. The only one who is able to run in the house on all fours daily. Why can’t we go to the police? Jess had asked me that question and at first, I thought the same. Jason and the others made it clear to keep mortal personals out of the situation. They knew nothing of this world. Besides, it would only lead them on a wild goose hunt. I sat up in the bed. Looking at the small digital clock as I questioned Jason's reasons for dressing so late in the hour. "What are you doing? It’s two-thirty in the morning." "Someone fou
#Chapter104A best friend? A best friend can know your weaknesses. They can know your strongest and weakest points. They know your favorite things. Foods. Styles. Music. Color. They know what to do or say to cheer you up. Except Jess.Instead, she knows what to do or say to make me want to bury her in the darkest pit. "I will murder you." I glowered. A blast of air played around me, fondling my thick cardigan and jean covered limbs. Old dry leaves swirled around as the wind whistled past my ears.My eyes narrowed in on the massive building with the words 'Avalanche fitness' printed in strong and alluring lettering. "Oh, come on." Jess stuffed the car keys deep into her pockets. She made sure I was not going anywhere. "I thought I destroyed that card?" I heaved."You did." She beamed. "But....I took a picture before you ripped it up." "Jess-""Look. We can just check it out. That simple. We don’t have to do anything. We can just...look around.
#Chapter105Returning to the house, Jess and Aniyah parted ways at the top of the staircase. Aniyah disappeared to her room and Jess disappeared to hers. They agreed to reconnect later in the evening but for now; they wanted to get some rest before dinner was given. While Jason was away, Aniyah felt as though she had some studying to do on the supernatural world. Her laptop on her lap, she began to research some things. Things she thought would benefit her later on. While Aniyah used her spare time to do that, Jess kicked back and enjoyed some television until Brent returned. She knew he would take over the television for sports. She also knew the cards she was dealing with. She had a feeling that word had got to him about what they had done today so she knew she had to play her cards. She went to the kitchen and prepared him a delicious sandwich alongside an ice cold beverage to wash it down with. She placed it bedside, along with the television remote and a bottl
#Chapter106The leaves were floating from the trees and onto the penny brown grass below. We were far into the fall and planning to head into Mother Nature’s winter mixture. Hot chocolate. Apple pie with vanilla ice cream. Roasted turkey. A fire place bright and knee-high socks that would keep my legs warm. My mom would switch to a movie, Halloween classics to be exact. Hocus Pocus. Halloween. She loved the old classic horror films, which is what they would play all month long. My snack bowl in hand, I turned on the television and searched the channels for something that would keep my attention. Nothing. There was nothing that would even make me smile. Everything reminded me of my mother. There were the memories, enjoyable times we would spend together. She loved the fall just as much as the males here did. There was a light knock against the bedroom room. I gave the okay for their entry. The door opened. Her face, lifeless and plain. She pushed forth a smile I