I turn down my bedspread and crawl into bed. Tiredness pulls at me. But I knew without help or a little magic, I'd toss and turn. Like I must have with Ben. Had I had the same sleeping issues when I was married to Kiarr?Ben stands at the edge of the bed. His frown shows that he is debating getting
"No, please don't go." I stifle another yawn, barely able to keep my eyes open. "Stay with me, with us."After a moment of hesitation, he nods. I pull his arm around me. His forehead rests against mine. I keep my hand on his upper arm. Part of me worries he's going to vanish as soon as I fall asleep
Shit, shit, shit. "I don't know how," I manage to squeeze out past the dizziness."You're safe. Imagine you're at your favorite place. Having your favorite food along with your friends."An image pops in my head of having tres leches cake with lots of strawberries. Kiarr, Ben, Melanie and a few othe
"Promise not to tell anyone," I whisper."So it was you. What the hell happened? Did you try another spell?""No." We start walking toward the assembly hall, because the last thing I want is to have a spotlight of suspicion focus on me. "I was talking with Ben about what happened with the vampires t
"Ye okay, lass?" Kiarr appears at my side and I nearly hug him right out in front of the handful of students still milling about."Not really. I've got to get to the leylines in the graveyard next to the angel statue.""Allow me to walk ye there?" He holds out his arm and after glancing around to en
I turn from Kiarr and place my hand on the marble angel's carved one. The graves around me flip upside down and sideways. I feel like I'm falling through an endless black hole. I clench my teeth to keep from screaming and close my eyes. God, this is just like the first time.Pinpricks jab along ever
"To hide the herbs and plants they were using," I say before I realize my mouth is open."Very good." Bergins smiles and his fangs flash making me recoil, ducking down deeper in my seat. "To hide from the humans their secrets. But ultimately, their nicknames for plants and herbs got them categorized
Gwen's words about Lance parade in my mind as I push through the wooden doors to Magic Theory class. Mrs. Jonas stands in front of a table of silver instruments. As I get closer, I make out small saws, carving knives, sanders, leather gloves, and odd crystals."Good morning, class." She pushes her r
He leans down and kisses my lips softly. "It's perfect. I've missed smoking as a ghost. And the cane is perfect as well.""My turn." Kiarr rips open his gift and lets out a triumphant yell. "A polished bull horn for mead-is it spelled too?"I nod. "Yes.""Ye don't know how happy ye make me, Brene. B
"You sure you're ready to do the same for Gwen?" I whisper. "She's a handful."A blush colors his cheeks and I wind my arm through his. "Yeah, I am.""Not so fast." Angelic pushes through the crowd. "She can borrow this and I'll walk her down the aisle.""Yes. I'd like that." I beam.She holds out a
Though Kiarr has his sword strapped to his side. Each looks so serious and my heart does a little flip at seeing them. Both Decan and Walsh are standing by them too.I look to my friends, tears in my eyes. Melanie rushes up to me with Jolene. "Here, we'll take these.""Wh-what's going on?"Ben strol
Three months later, I squeal when Ben and Kiarr pop into the room. "Hey, you're not supposed to be in here yet." I shove their presents under a pillow. "No peeking or you'll ruin the surprise."Ben looks abashed, but gives me a sly smile. Kiarr leans an elbow on the top of my dresser with a lazy gr
"Have I hurt you?"I shake my head before I can form the words. "No. Just intense.""For me as well." His eyes meet mine. "I will not be able to take my time as I would like. All of me wants you and I won't be able to wait.""Me either." I lift my hips slightly so that my sex is pressing against his
I hurt all over, but I open my eyes and try to sit up. Everyone in the circle is knocked down. Even Ben and Kiarr who had been helping hold me up are unconscious.Then gray eyes look down at me. "Did you sacrifice all of these people just for me? And I thought you were a good witch.""Jacques." I wr
Three weeks later I'm tearing my skirts and socks out of my drawers. "Where is my wand?"Kiarr leans against the dresser, using my flying clothing as target practice for his sword. The blade slashes harmlessly through each item. "Why are ye looking fer it?""I have a test today." I open another dra
I stare at the pile of ash as the wind blows it away. The bunt mark left from the grimoire as dark as the hole in my heart. Jacques.Both Ben and Kiarr pull out of my body and I sag to the ground, unable to stand without their help, with my heart hurting so much I can't breathe.Jacques. All of this
Gwen wrestles the book from Amelia and runs."Hurry," Ben shouts inside my head. "She still has traces of magic from having the book and can kill Gwen."I groan, pushing myself up. All my muscles are cramping and not wanting to work right. I need to fix this. And I think I know what to do, but I hop