My eyes fluttered open to be met with a white ceiling which made my heart beat fast and causing me to fly up from my lying down position only to realise I was laid in my bed at my grandma's house.I took a deep breath, I can't keep getting scared for every time I wake up I will be in that horrible hospital room, trapped again.It's been two days since over got back, two whole days since that lady had gave me that phone and I called my parents, two days since I've seen him.I shivered at the thought as the doctor's words rang through my head like they have done for the past two days "He's going to find you Maddie", I shook my head as if I was physically trying to get the thoughts out of my brain, I felt as if it was all I was thinking about recently.I sighed throwing my legs over the edge of the bed and holding my chest, it had gotten worse as the days went by, as soon as we got back to England I was arranged to see a doctor.And in fact as soon as I returned to my grandma's house the
I rolled over my eyebrows furrowing as I kicked of the sheets from my sweaty body, I was absolutely roasting again as I felt like my whole body was in fire.A masculine scent filled my nose it smelt like wood and the outdoors which felt like it made the burning subside before a feeling of dread washed over me.He want here, was he? I must be imagining this, I was defiantly imagining this, he doesn't know where I live, it's late at night and I'm just paranoid.I sighed reaching over and grabbing the phone from my bedside locker, it was my grandmas old phone as mine went missing from the incident, I guess it was my replacement until I got back to the UK.I switched it on, wincing at the bright light it provided before checking the time, which red 3:30, it's been like this for the past couple of nights, I would be awake all hours and fall asleep in the day.I sighed turning the the phone off placing it beside me before I sat up and reached over to the bedside table switching on the white
MADDIE'S P.O.V"I marked her" A familiar voice rushed out as I felt my whole body being touched by warm hands that calmed my burning skin down but only enlighten further sparks and shingles that were erupting from my neck.The voice calmed the rate of my heart down before I realised what was happening, I wasn't dreaming, I was here, I was kidnapped for the second time and the man had me.I felt my eyes flutter open, revealing a blurry room as my eyes hadn't adjusted to the brightness of the room.I made out two figures before I realised who one was, it was the man, the man that had kidnapped me. I searched for the second one knot to realise it was the doctor from the first time I was here.My breathing became heavier as I realised the situation I was now in. If I wasn't going to be killed last time, who knows what there going to do with me now? Why would they go to all this trouble just to kidnap an innocent human. Questions swarmed around in my head slowly forming a migraine at the
MADDIE'S P.O.V"She should have healed by now, it's not healing up Alpha" The doctor mumbled as him and the man stood in the corner of the hospital room talking in low voices that I was finding it hard to make out.I was sat up in a hospital bed, my tan legs dangling over the edge as I waited for whatever was about to come at me next.I had blacked out yesterday, all I can remember is waking up here about a hour ago when since all the doctor has done is poke and prod me, mostly my neck where the pain had subsided.He asked me some questions as did the man as soon as I woke up but they were unanswered as I sealed my lips shut, I could tell they were starting to get frustrated with me when the doctor pulled the man into the corner of the room around five minutes ago."She's weak, has she eaten or drank anything?" The doctor asked, similar to the questions he had shed me a while ago but didn't get an answer to."She won't. the most I got into her was a few glasses of water, even that too
"She panicked, I had to do something" A familiar deep voice sounded."Giving her a large dose of penicillin wasn't your best move Alpha, she's human remember?" A robotic like voice replied the voice sounding agitated.A loud growl erupted from only a few feet away from me, the growl radiated throughout I could feel the floor shaking.I felt my eyes flutter open as my eyes roamed around the room trying to find the source of the noise, my head was pounding against my skull so hard it only made the growl seem louder.My eyes landed on the corner of the room when I spotted him, Four his large tan hand wrapped around a neck, the doctors neck as he held him above the ground without effort as the doctor kicked his legs furiously."Stop" I croaked out my voice quiet, the doctors face was turning a shade of purple, if four didn't stop now he would kill him.Immediately Fours face snapped towards me his eyes widening as his grip loosened on the doctors neck and let go as the doctor fell to the
"I need to train the wolves at four, I've missed enough sessions but I can't leave her alone yet, she's not healed" Fours voice broke through the silence of the room.My eyes snapped to the other side of the room where he was standing a phone pressed against his ear as he stood facing the wall."She's bloody scared enough I can't bring her out there" His voice snapped into the phone.I stared at his bare tan back, each muscle was defined and clenched as his hand that was clamped around the phone was about to break it into pieces.He had a large structure, his body resembled a masterpiece that didn't have any flaws. I felt my heart rate speed up slightly as he turned his head slightly around his eyes connecting with mike for a brief second before he turned around to face the wall.I snapped my gaze to my joined hands resting on my lap, I felt like I was red to get closer to him. I didn't like the feeling he provided, the sparks were weird and uneasy.Last night, I don't know what happe
The men nodded their head and proceeded to do what they were told in silence. It shocked me the change of tone in Fours voice, I thought he was being cold in the elevator, his voice came out as cold as ice.I felt my arm being tugged Ina direction causing my head to snap up to Fours only for him to be already walking me over to other side of the room, my head snapped to glance at the other men once again only to be met with all of their curious eyes.I felt my hand being released and large hands being placed on my shoulders before I felt my back being pressed up against the wall causing me to flinch."Do you not listen to me?" Fours voice growled out.I tilted my head up slightly to see that his eyes had now almost transformed into a golden colour and no blue was visible anymore just speaks of gold and black.His warm hands, which I could feel through the thin layer of his T-shirt, pressed harder on my shoulders causing me to wince."Just stay here and sit and I mean it" Four warned b
His grip loosened on the man's neck until it had unwrapped completely and the man had fallen to the ground his hands reaching up to his own neck as he breathed heavily.The room was silent apart from the heavy breathing, I could feel eyes burning into the side of my head but my eyes were focused on a pair of gold ones that were staring through me.His boot covered feet loudly stomped on the ground as he began taking long strides towards me. Why did I have to open my mouth? I didn't know that boy, he's probably just like Four, a kidnapper.My eyes left his as my eyes desperately searched those in the crowd who stared blankly at Four, none of them made an attempt to move or to stop him they remained glued to the ground.I felt his large warm hand grip onto my arm tightly causing my head to snap up towards his. His face bent down so that it was now at level with mine, I could feel his heavy breaths fan my face as his body radiated warmth towards me."I told you not to speak" His voice ca
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