"Make her shut up for crying out loud!" Lydia winched and squirmed on the cold wooden floors. I pressed my hands over her mouth, desperately trying to muffle her cries and moans of pain. The wagon squeaked and humped on the poorly dirt road through the dense forest. Blood kept pouring out from the gaping wound on her shoulder and back; I’m sure some of her ribs are broken, and probably much worse things I don’t want to think about right now. I don’t even have so much as water or a cloth to stop the bleeding. Jacob is irritated and anxious and has been switching between threats to put her out of her misery and the very generous offer of leaving her behind here. Ezra had been quiet for a long while but had turned to face us only minutes ago. There was no trace of anger in either his face or voice, but what he said left nothing out to misunderstand, "Either she shuts up, or you will have to. Think of it like we, as parents, gave you a pet; if you can’t take care of it, we will get rid o
The cave was dark and cold. The rugged ground was covered with loose rocks, dirt, and water puddles. Small streams of water trickled down the walls here and there. Our steps echoed down the dark and narrow passage ahead. With my back turned to Ezra, Jacob, and the wagon, I stared down into the darkness, scared the thud of my raging heart would start to bounce off the walls. It had created as an attempt to forget that I had to leave Lydia alone in the wagon, but as the cold and wet darkness sucked me into it, I am almost ashamed to admit how fast I forgot about her. It is not that I thought this little hunt, as they called it, would be a peachy walk in the mossy forest ground still bathing in sunlight, but I didn’t imagine it like a gruesome horror movie either. But that is just what it is starting to look like, "Why here? " "Isn't that obvious? " "No, not really." "Oh, come on, Ezra, you know she`s not that bright by now." I didn't even bother to acknowledge him; I just continue
The sound of fabric ripping made me gasp, but my head was kept in position. He kept still with a painful handful of my hair while one of his hands ripped my shirt off, still smelling my hair and neck like the creep he was! Out of nowhere, Ezra quickly sat up and stared down at me with a strange expression on his face. He lifted his nose in the air and took deep whiffs before he hummed. My reaction was automatic, and I didn’t even grasp what he really did before I started kicking, squirming, and yelling curses at him. But I didn't move from the spot. Jacob laughed but kept my hands down, and the weight of Ezra kept my body down. Even now, with his hand pressed up between my feet, stroking his hand slowly but firmly up and down over my core. Pressing and sliding, my entire body trembled with anger and humiliation. "See, you just don’t do it for her! Let me, and I'll get her soaking within minutes!" Jacob snickered, and I growled at him, letting all my anger out in one burning stare. H
That is just what I did; I crawled as if my life depended on it; for all I knew, that is just what it did. I can’t remember feeling this out of touch or control over myself while obviously being just that. I crawled into the darkness; sharp rocks scraped up my knees, palms, and legs, but I ignored it. I kept my head and eyes focused straight forward, looking at nothing. Jacob`s howls of amusement echoed around me, together with his laughter. He pretended to bark like a dog and growl, and every sound taunted me as I dragged myself through the darkness. At one point, the pain I felt was the bleeding wound on my exposed limbs. It stung, burned, and plain out hurt. This shook me back to reality. A little puzzled, I slowly got myself up, used the wet and cold walls to get to my feet, and just stood there listening to the creepy sound filling the dark void around me, together with my loud and heavy breathing. My pulse throbbed in my ears like rushing water, desperately working to close al
Maya`s POV. Anger and despair. It was the first thing I clung to, expected to feel, and be overwhelmed by. But instead, rage. Pure and overpowering rage. It spread in my body like warmth, exploding in my veins and filling every inch of my trembling body. My eyes were glued to the falling figures, and before I knew it, I lit up. I mean, I was freaking lit up! I have no idea or clue how it all happened, but all of a sudden, I stood there. Legs far apart, staring into the green field. Images flashed through my mind, bright light and the feeling of rage blinking in between, and I think I flew! I mean, actually flew through the air, like a bird without feathers and wings. The dragon landed hard, and I could still feel the heavy weight throbbing up my feet after we landed, but no pain or fractures. The massive beast was still breathing; his chest rose and fell again, but blood also kept pooling up beneath him. While looking at him, waiting, I realized I knew who I was now. I recognized th
It became much more complicated than I had thought! That little hole Eir had peeked up through was just that, little! Now, I paced back and forth, unable to stay calm or even let my frustration lay thick on my skin. My hair was filled with dirt and gravel after I stupidly dived after her and got stuck. It was too dark to see much down there, but I saw the tower of rocks belove, and I heard the raucous further down into the darkness. Now, I just watched three wolves tearing the ground to pieces, digging the opening wider. But it was easier said than done; not even werewolves have the ability to scoop solid rock and mountain foundations out like dirt. The group had split up. We waited here while some brave souls tried to force the opening in the mountain bigger, and the rest searched for the cave-like room entrance. From the brief look I got, I recognized the ring around her neck. A piece of cursed silver I thought I would never see again. With a deep sigh, I sat down and watched as I
Eir´s POV. Drifta had refused to resurface for so long, kept away, and refused to help me, but this was her breaking point. Not that I didn’t understand her rage, sorrow, and hatred, but now her power surged through me, demanding space and forcing me back. The sensation felt incredibly good; I felt stronger and no longer alone, but at the same time, the twin’s smile made my skin crawl. “What? Did you expect us to let her live? She died the moment you crawled around the corner!” They both laughed. Standing side by side butt naked but without a trace of shame. They were strutting their pathetic meat snakes and muscles while relishing in the fact that they let Lydia die. Not only that, my father, before they had their warriors, locked the children’s safehouse and lit it up, allowing them to burn alive. Drifta boiled inside of me, every single drop of blood rushing through my body heated and itching beneath my skin. My eyes shifted, and my teeth started to tingle, pushing, and my nails
*Mumbling* Goddess me, what an annoying sound! *Louder mumbling* A voice, a familiar voice at that. Do I really know people with such an annoying voice? “WAKE UP!” The shouting cut straight through the fog and mumbled and yanked me out, leaving me confused and annoyed at the same time. My eyes were soar and dry, making me blink several times before managing to make sense of the scenery around me. Still, it was so dark, and it all felt so strange. Surreal. The air was neither cold nor warm; it just kind of was there—no wind, but no wind still. No fresh air, no dense old air, heck, I'm not even sure there is air here. However, I am still breathing, not struggling. I feel no pain, no relief, just an immense void inside of me. “You took your time! Hello? Do you hear me? “ His voice was too loud, too close, and sounded so irritated and impatient that it rubbed off on me. Blinking desperately now, I tried to see him, remember him, but my head worked so slowly. Damned, did I drink last