NATHANThere was a sinking feeling in my chest for a moment, as I fully understood that I was well and truly fucked."How did it feel when you ripped out my sister's heart while she still lived, Black Saint?"She looked full on crazy now. Splotches of dirt on her face, her hair had run wild and her eyes were red as if she'd been crying since last night. "Did the thump of her heart make you feel alive and powerful?" She growled at me, spinning the knife in her right hand.My eyelids lowered and I let amusement filter into my expression. "No. I didn't feel a thing." I muttered in a disappointed breath. She sucked in a harsh breath, her eyes and expression full of malice and hatred. I must admit that I had to be a little mad myself. Spiking her furious anger this way. But I needed her to be blind with rage and anger, so enraged, she could barely see reason. If I could get her into the line of wolfsbane with me, then I could have a better chance at disarming her. Getting rid of the da
FAYEI was lying on the cold, hard tiles of the barely finished bathroom, bound and gagged. Briggs had dragged me here and left, but not before she muttered some words in a foreign language that I didn't understand. My head still dripped with blood. My body was numb with pain.I closed my eyes and dozed off into a fitful sleep, waking up some minutes later. The door knob rattled, and I got scared. Was the witch back for me?The door opened and to my greatest relief it wasn't Briggs, but a familiar face that walked into the tiny bathroom stall. I knew her face from somewhere, but I wasn't sure how or where I'd seen her. Carolyn and Zelda were right behind her."So I'm guessing that this is the famous Faye." She said just as Zelda bent to untie me and nodded to her question.Carolyn stepped away to make a phone call and returned just as Zelda finished untying me and helped me to my feet. She gave me a look of distaste before handing Zelda the fashionable scarf she had around her neck.
FAYE"Oh no. Nathan didn't give Briggs the moonstone, dear." Patrice replied with a small smile on her face."He didn't?" I asked dumbly."No, he didn't. They found you before the meeting for the swap." She announced."Really?" I asked her after a while."Yes. Now will you stop this and come so that I can finish treating your wounds?""Yes. Of course." I slid back to the edge to face her again. I had so much I wanted to ask, but I didn't know how to begin. "Finish eating first, Faye. And rest up. Then we'll talk about everything you want to know."I guess that was as good a plan as any. I could hold back the curiosity for a little longer. I had to know one thing first though."But Nathan. Patrice, where is Nathan?" Was he still with Briggs? Shouldn't they have taken care of her by now?If Nathan had gotten hurt I didn't know what I'd do. If the witch killed him… I couldn't even bring myself to complete the thought. "He'll be back." She said with certainty. I hoped some of her conf
FAYEThe cold air in the cell was so frigid, my fingers were starting to lose all feeling. I sat in the dark cell, at the extreme corner, cowering in the cold, unable to hold back the shivers. The sweatpant and sweatshirt did nothing to help my situation. My clothing was too thin for the cold and damp dungeon.Rubbing my hands together wasn't helping much. My head hurt. And the cut on my feet was starting to hurt. I really don't mean to cause so much trouble, but it seems like that's all I'm good for. All that blood on Nathan was Lannon's. I shut my eyes tightly, trying to keep my fear down. Lannon had a strong and powerful wolf. He was second in command for a reason. He just couldn't die! No! That would mean my sure demise. I had caused them this misfortune and I couldn't even do anything to help the pack. They hated me even more now; I was sure.And the look on Nathan's face. I whimpered in the dark. He'd been livid. I'd gone and incensed him, and now he cared nothing for me
NATHANI was angry at everything when I reclined back in my chair, eyes shut to the world. No one who saw me would know the rioting feelings inside me. The urge to hit something violently almost consuming me. I stood up restlessly and poured myself a drink. I needed something strong and the whiskey would do nicely.I downed the drink all in one go before I left the study and headed for my bedroom.My steps are forceful and people move out of my way much faster than usual. I went straight for the bathroom. I wore the bloody shirt still. My mind refused to settle. I waited desperately for news of Lannon. My eyes were bloodshot, and my bare chest was bloody as hell. I stepped into the shower and washed the blood off of me.Lannon's blood."Fuck!" I grunted and punched the wall, leaving a fist-sized hole in it. I looked down at my knuckles and saw they were now a light shade of pink. The fucking bruise had already healed. Why couldn't Lannon heal like this?If Briggs wasn't already
NATHANI saw red."He's going to die." Zelda whispered avoiding my eyes. "Wh... What do you.. what do you mean he's going to die?" Carolyn asked with a stutter."He'll die if something is not done." Zelda said. I shoved both hands in my pockets, flexing and unflexing them as remaining still was becoming a great difficulty. "You're a powerful witch. Isn't there something you can do?" I'm beginning to wonder if I should actually leave Lannon in Zelda's care, if she's already preparing to to pronounce him dead. Lannon couldn't die. I couldn't let that happen. I won't let that happen."There is only one herb that I know that may be able to help him." She finally said."Then fucking use it!" I growled."The herb is rare. It's almost extinct. I don't have it." She said with resignation in her voice.She really was giving up."Why not?" I asked her and I almost let the anger turn me."Calm down, Nathan." Carolyn said. My eyes had already changed and I knew I had to get a grip. I took in
NATHANI turned in the chair I was sitting in, rising out of the chair. I couldn't have heard right. I chuckled. This was a very good idea at pranking me during all the madness. Funny, but not funny. "There's absolutely no way she's pregnant, Maya.""Ooh, so you mean she's never had sex with a man?" Her brows rose to stare me down with ridiculous questions in her eyes."This isn't something I want to talk about. Not right now. Faye can't be pregnant.""Why, Nathan? Because you don't want her to be pregnant, or because she really shouldn't be?""Maya, are you absolutely sure?" Carolyn asked her, coming to stand beside me. "Of course I am. The test results don't lie.""Nathan?" Carolyn faced me now. I had no idea what they both wanted to hear from me, but I had to go find Zelda. "Maya, run those damned tests again. I'll be back." I told them as I walked past of Maya to the door. On getting back to the pack house, I took the last known location of Zelda's car and hurriedly left aga
FAYEMy eyes slid open and shut tightly against the blinding light. It had hit me with so much force I was almost blinded. Why was everywhere so bright and white?When I opened my eyes, it was to a stark white ceiling. The walls too, were a milky white. I looked down at myself. I was lying on what looked to be a hospital bed, in a hospital dress. What was happening?I looked at the drip pierced into my hand, and I could see where it hung over the bed. I was in a hospital. But why? Last I remembered, I was in the dungeon. Why was I in the hospital and who had brought me here?I raised my head up from the pillow and immediately dropped my head back. It felt too heavy on my neck. I was far too weak. I silently took in my surroundings, noting that the room itself was a big one compared to the smaller, often shared rooms in hospitals I'd been to before. My tummy felt tight from the need to pee and I considered what to do with the needle stuck in the back of my hand.Just when I went