MADDIE'S P.O.V "Your okay now love, please don't cry" Fours soothing voice mumbled in my ear as I buried my face in his chest his thumb reaching and wiping away the tears that hasn't stopped flowing down my face.I couldn't stop shaking even when Four handed me his hoodie I was still shaking, not from being cold but from the events that only took place moments ago. I was almost raped, Dylan killed a man and I was now back with Four someone who I'd never thought I'd see again.For the past five minutes Four had been attempting to get me to stop cryjng and to calm down but all I could think of was his heavy weight on top of me, as I pushed at his chest but he didn't budge I wasn't strong enough for him.Four had pushed open the door to one of the rooms quickly setting me down on the bed that was placed in the centre quickly making his way over to the window shutting the curtains as if he was still trying to block me from the secret that I already knew."I want you to tell me what happe
"Your okay now love, please don't cry" Fours soothing voice mumbled in my ear as I buried my face in his chest his thumb reaching and wiping away the tears that hasn't stopped flowing down my face.I couldn't stop shaking even when Four handed me his hoodie I was still shaking, not from being cold but from the events that only took place moments ago. I was almost raped, Dylan killed a man and I was now back with Four someone who I'd never thought I'd see again.For the past five minutes Four had been attempting to get me to stop cryjng and to calm down but all I could think of was his heavy weight on top of me, as I pushed at his chest but he didn't budge I wasn't strong enough for him.Four had pushed open the door to one of the rooms quickly setting me down on the bed that was placed in the centre quickly making his way over to the window shutting the curtains as if he was still trying to block me from the secret that I already knew."I want you to tell me what happened, I can't hel
"We should be back in a couple of hours, we are leaving now to get back on the road. Make sure the boarders are covered at all times, any problems contact Finn" Fours irritated voice sighed from the room.I took a deep breath leaning against the locked bathroom door closing my eyes for a brief second, not a wink of sleep I got last night, every time I shut my eyes I seen Tom, his sick face staring at my own. Between that and Four constantly asking if I was alright I got no sleep."Baby are you ready?" Fours voice asked his fist knocking on the bathroom door making me jump, I didn't understand why he was being nice to me. Maybe it was because I was being a little bit less of a brat or he felt sorry for me.I quickly glanced at my reflection cringing at the result, my hair was an absolute mess my face stained with tears and the joggers Four had gave me looking like a blanket. As soon as we got into the room last night he demanded I changed from the clothes I got there, I didn't mind it'
I ran my hand along the edges of the car seat my eyes flickering to the right to see Four in the same position, one hand hanging loosely on the wheel while the other was stretched over on my knee.My eyes glanced outside to see the same scenery I have been looking at for the past hour of driving on the road, green tears after trees lined up creating a forest atmosphere. My eyes glanced in the mirror to see the black jeeps following behind as they have done since we left.For most of the journey I was sleeping and Four just woke me up an hour ago asking if I needed to go to the bathroom or anything.I felt weird, my heart believed Fours words, I thought he was actually going to try change but their was still a feeling that I shouldn't get my hopes up and be prepared to be stuck up in that bedroom.But what did this mean? Did he mean he was going to actually let me explore around the lands? Let me see all the things he has been hiding from me or was all the stuff coming out of his mouth
I tugged on his wrist harder in attempt to make his body move faster as his feet trudged even slower until he came to a complete stop mid way down the hallway the elevator only a few steps away causing my own feet to come to a stop as his grip pulled me back closer to him.I snapped around staring daggers at his blue eyes which were staring down at me glinting slightly as a small smirk played on his face as he watched me every second that passed knowing how unpacient I was to get going."Not so fast love, there are a few things I need to talk to you about" He chuckled prying my grip of his wrist as he leaned his broad frame against the wall."Your hand, doesn't leave mine. I mean it Emily you don't know where your going, I don't want you wandering of. You have never seen my people but they know of you, there will be a few stares but I've already wanted them. The pack land is far to large to show you all today love so you'll have be patient" Four explained as he took my hand and wrappe
"Emily slow down! My bones may withstand a crash but yours sure as hell won't" Fours voice laced with seriousness exclaimed as his large hands was placed on top of my ones taking control of the wheel for himself as I jammed my foot into the break the impact causing the car to skid forward."Fuck me, I thought you said you had a bit of experience" Four continued shaking his head as his hand reached over pulling the keys out of the ignition preventing me from causing any more damage."I was barley even going ten miles per hour! These cars are different to English ones" I defended my 'awful' driving skills that honestly he was blowing out of proportion. It wasn't my fault that the last time I sat behind a wheel was almost a year ago and it was only in a golf cart.It was now only twenty minutes into my so called driving lesson which Four promised to take me on last night after the eventful day yesterday. I looked at him rolling my eyes as he shook his head as if he couldn't believe I was
He successfully pried my grip of his face a mixture between pulling my grip of and being a child and sticking his tongue out. This is the time I enjoyed with Four, when he was acting like himself not yesterday when he was being so cold."I don't know what time I'll be back at love" Four sighed pushing the stand of hair that had escaped from my plait behind my ears as I narrowed my eyes at him "Fine" he gave in after a few seconds of a stare off.He leaned forward placing his lips on mine sparks erupting as tingles shot down my lips right to my fingertips, feeling like a quick few seconds later I pulled my head back despite the growing tingles in my tummy that urged me to continue forward."I thought you have a meeting" I mumbled keeping my eyes strictly on his own blue ones seeing flicked of gold appearing in them slightly as he let out a groan his hand that had ridden up my waist pulling me closer once again."In an hour" He pointed out his voice deep raising his eyebrow before his o
My hold on the popcorn I was gripping seconds before now completely let loose as I rushed towards the two brothers standing in the doorway. Fours huge frame towering over Dylan's smaller stance, Dylan's previous red face now completely washed away as his face now held the expression as white as a sheet. It was almost as if his red face transferred over to Fours, as his usual tan coloured face now Began to turn a beetroot coloured as the moments passed."Answer me Goddamit" Four voice boomed to the point when even I wanted to shrink away into the sofa and pretend like I didn't exist and wasn't about to witness my second murder. In all the times I have witnessed Four get pissed I've never seen his bloody veins pop out as such, I thought he was about to burst as his face now mere inches from his brothers.His chest was bouncing up and down rapidly as he practically seethed anger, his question he already knew the answer to.All that could be heard in the next few seconds was Fours heavy b
EMILYThat evening, I returned to work, going about my shift at the hospital as though nothing had happened the night before, answering my coworkers' questions about the time I'd spent with my sister but not mentioning to them that I had stolen her identity and ended up at a party that was more amazing than any- thing I had ever experienced before.I ran through my list of patients, taking care of each one as needed. Each person I took care of only served as a reminder of the path I had chosen in life. Sure, I was pleased with my career, and I found it incredibly fulfilling what I could do in the lives of others.But, when it came down to it, I was feeling incredibly envious of my sister. I wanted her life. I wanted to be invited to those parties and to meet those men. I wanted to be the one everyone knew from the cover of a magazine. I wanted to be wanted once again. Try as I may, there was no way I could get Kyle Cun- ningham out of my mind, and each time his face appeared in the ba
KYLEI left early that morning, letting Emily sleep in. I didn't know much about her, and I didn't want to break the spell of the night we'd spent together by talking about things that we didn't need to talk about. All too often, I would wake up next to a woman only to hear how she was getting back at her ex-boyfriend, or that she was doing something to bring drama into some relationship she was having.There were those who were lonely, and those who merely wanted to get a taste of what it would be like to be with a man like me. Sure, they were all intended to be one-night stands on my end, too, and I hadn't ever formed any real opinion about any one of them. But, at the same time, I didn't want the woman cur- rently in my bed to wake up and tell me something about herself that would change the way I felt about her.That thought filled me with confusion.I liked doing what I did and splitting the next day. It was the ego boost I needed; a modicum of fulfillment in a life that I wasn't
."Maddie please, don't do this." He sighed raising his hands in the air in a defence position taking another step forward.I opened my mouth and met out a piercing scream, it lasted for around twenty seconds. Long enough for Dylan to back away from me and the lady around the till to come rushing around.It felt as if the next few moments were played out in slow motion the women had barley reached me when I heard the door of the cafe slam open the impact a lot larger than mine that it caused the glass on the door to shatter.My eyes shot to the doorway which was being took up by Fours large stance who's whole body was clenched his chest heaving up and down his golden eyes set on me before flickering to Dylan.My eyes widened as he took no time before he stalked over his long legs carrying him to my side where he reached out grabbing ahold of my arm pulling my into his large chest blocking my view from the rest of the cafe.I felt heat radiating of his body as his chest huffed and puff
EMILY"Now, tell me absolutely everything. I'm shocked that you even went, and I want to hear how you held up with the rest of the crowd." Maddy said as she walked in through the door.I smiled and shook my head, also unsure of how I had managed to do so well with the situation I had put myself in. I wouldn't have said that I'd handled things perfectly, but I had certainly held my own in the club. "You're not mad at me, are you?" I asked as the two of us walked into the kitchen.Maddy laughed."I have to admit, I thought it was a little strange when you hopped into myride but when you didn't answer my call, I figured you knew what you were doing." She shook her head with a mischievous grin and I smiled, too. I still felt the ex-citement in my chest, and I was eager to relate to her what had happened.Maddy took a seat at the counter and I handed her a glass of iced tea beforegrabbing my own glass and settling in to begin."Well, as you know, we arrived at that mansion up on the hil
EMILYlopened my eyes, slowly blinking as I looked around the room. I had a headache from the champagne the night before, and it took me a moment to remember where I was exactly. Slowly, the events of the previous day came to mind, and I began to piece together what today would hold.I remembered having the disagreement with my sister, and began searching for my phone. I then remembered that I had dropped my clutch out in the living room, and figured my phone must be inside. Looking around the room, I could see that Kyle was already gone, having gotten dressed while I was still asleep.I hurried out to the living room in nothing but my underwear and, sure enough, found my phone inside my clutch. Kyle had been kind enough to pick it up off the floor and leave it sitting on the coffee table for me, and I ignored the feeling of embarrassment that threatened to swell up in me.I was a grown woman, and I was allowed to do anything I wanted-includinghaving a one-night stand with a person t
KYLEIhad to admit, I wasn't entirely sure what had come over me. I'd had many one- night stands in my life. In fact, it was my preferred way of doing things— get the girl in bed, have fun, then get away from her as fast as possible. Miss Shadows, on the other hand, had piqued my interest.I hadn't had any real expectations when I'd taken her up to the party upstairs, but seeing her reaction first to those who were enjoying each other, then seeing her in bed with me, sparked an interest in me that I had never experienced be- fore. I had no intention of committing to her or making any kind of promises that I would ever see her again, but I did wish to get to know her body a littlebetter and that wouldn't be possible if we stayed at the Gathering. There was a little voice inside my head that warned me to be careful taking any woman home, especially one like Emily. Not only did I feel a connection to her, but I could sense that she was feeling a connection to me.It had become easy for
EMILYIwalked quickly and silently next to Kyle as we made our way through the hall. I wasn't sure how he knew the rooms in the house, but I trusted he knew what he was doing, and he wasn't going to take me anywhere I wouldn't feel safe. The rooms were all dark, with some dim lights lining the hallway.It was clear that, though there were many people in the room behind us, it wasn't entirely encouraged for people to be in these back rooms. I didn't even know for sure who owned the house, nor what their connection was to my sis- ter. For a moment, I hoped I wasn't doing anything that was going to get her in trouble. The feeling was a brief one, however, as Kyle kept his hand on my back, guiding me past room after room.The sounds that came from inside several dark corners revealed that we weren't the only two people to have this idea, but it was clear that Kyle didn't have any intention of exploring my body in the shadows of a doorway like some high- schooler. He wanted to take me some
KYLEIkept my palm on the small of Emily's back as we headed for the staircase, fresh drinks in hand. There were a few men and women scattered along the way- some engrossed in conversation, some busy watching the events on the dance floor.As for me, I had come to the conclusion that if you've seen the dance floor once, you've seen it a thousand times, and I felt I wasn't missing out on anything tak- ing her away from itI knew this was her first time at the Gathering, but Emily seemed to be enjoyingherself, in spite of the nerves she must be feeling. I had to hand it to her, shedid manage to fit in with the rest of the guests, though it was evident she hadn't done anything of this sort before. I could feel a slight tremble in each step she took as we mounted the stairs, and I added gentle pressure to my palm on her back. There was no doubt in my mind that she was going to be fun in bed, but Ididn't want her to feel nervous taking this next step in her night. She was sobeautiful,
EMILY"Please, call me Kyle."The man they'd introduced as Mr. Cunningham sat at the bar next to me, sip- ping on his whiskey and smiling at me as though I were the only girl in the room. Every now and then, he would turn his attention to the other guests, but I never felt like he was focusing on anything but our conversation."But that really is enough about me. I'd love to hear about you; I don't recall see-ing you here—or in any other club around here for that matter," he said, look-ing down at me as he lifted his glass to his lips and took a drink.I immediately felt flustered and began stumbling over my words. I had kept upmy sister's identity throughout the entire evening, but now that I was with aman who not only found me attractive, but didn't recognize me as my sister, I felt I had the opportunity to drop the act and tell him the truth."My name is Emily Shadows. I'm a model." So much for telling him the truth.Kyle looked at me for a moment with raised eyebrows, as thoug