Rainer presents the contracts we’ve written, and we sign them, Ivy using her magic to make sure I cannot back out of her terms even if I want to. Her magic pricks into my skin like needles. I force myself not to wince until she finishes casting the spell. When all is done, there is a chain of glowin
KaneA few days after the alliance with Willow’s former coven is finalized, Ivy is going to meet up with the high priestesses of covens she is associated with. Surprisingly, she’s taking me with her. When I ask her why she wants me there, knowing how the witches will not positively react to me, she
She leans back against the altar, her hands on the bluestone behind her for support. “What is it you need clarification on?”“I’ve had questions ever since I met Emory and felt the undeniable pull between us. When she became pregnant and she learned that I’m her mate, it seemed to go against everyth
“We do,” I answer. “We need blood to survive, but besides that, we eat plenty of food, even though we don’t need it.”Food is a safe, neutral topic and we discuss the differences and similarities in the food we eat. Vampires usually have access to more expensive food while witches make do with more
LexThe days blur together in that dark cell. I can barely do anything but sleep. Somebody brings me blood on occassion. My ribs are broken, and they are trying to heal, but I need more blood.My nose has healed, and it feels crooked, which will marr my looks forever if I don’t have it reset soon. T
“What-”I watch in shock as she places the needle in her vein, andcrimson blood starts dripping into the bag. When it’s full enough, she offers it to me, and the hunger spurns me on, practically burning my throat. I take the bag and drink, her blood salty and vibrant. After starving for days, her bl
I shrug. “He’s a prick. Always has been.”“Even if I win and I lose you, I don’t know what my life will be like without you, Rain. I don’t trust anyone else. I can’t. You have been my one true friend.”I feel my throat closing up as unexpressed emotion makes it hard to speak. Damnit. Kane wants us t
EmoryMy mother tells me about what happened to Bernard before we arrive in Moon Grove. His body is transported in a separate car as we make our way back to my hometown. I’m too numb from shock and the millions of things I need to focus on other than my father’s death. Bernard, until the end, is cau