Matthias' POV
It seems that Davyna has been doing better now that Sage has come to visit. I was really getting worried. Ever since Klaire died, I know she's struggled. I've tried my best but nothing seems to help her move on. I've given her as much space as she needed, and that's continued now that we're here at the Hollow. It works for her, instead of having me hovering over her at all times. She's an adult, and I have to trust in her that she's doing what's good for her. I miss my wife terribly. I wish she could have been here to see the work l'm doing, and for Davyna's sanity.My duties here as a councilman have taken up much more of my timethen I thought. I understand why though, it's been a hard transition between the human and supernatural races and there are a lot of kinks to work out. The other council members have welcomed me with open arms and have treated me fairly, even when I've discussed topics that make them uncomfortable. For example, the vampire covensDavyna's POV"You're important to us, Davyna..." I hear both Vincent and Caleb says as they approach me.. in the mating run she is forced to"Davwna. wake up." I shoot awake and fall off the couch with a loud THUMP. My book goes skittering across the floor and stops close to my front door.I panic. I didn't mark my page! Sage starts laughing at me so hard that she falls into the blankets on the floor. She composes herself after a minute, and then proceeds to talk."Marcella texted me, her and the guys are on their way. They had to get some blood for her and Vincent and then went and got their snacks.They should be here in a few minutes." tuna undergoing."Did you really have to yell at me to wake me up? My ass hurts." I say as I rub near my tailbone, trying to stifle the throb where my ass came into not so light contact with the floor.My hands pull at the cuffs straining my arms above my head as he"I tried to wake you gently but you were out cold. All w
Caleb's POV"What did you say?" l ask quietly as not to disturb the sleeping beauty between Vincent Davyna"She's adopted.""Okay we need to talk about this now, I'm going to move her to herroom.""Why?" Sage questions intently. Vincent replies."She doesn't know she's our mate yet." My hands pull at the cuffs straining my arms above my head as he"Oh I see." Sage says as I move out from under Davyna's legs with care and scoop her up gently. She stirs slightly, but settles back into a deep sleep shortly after. I carry her past the kitchen, down the hall to her room. I manage to open the door with one hand and lay her down gently on her bed. As soon as she feels the mattress under her, she rolls over, bringing her one leg up so her knee rests hear her stomach. I cover her with a small blanket that was already on her bed, move her hair out of her face and place a small kiss on her temple. Her breathing is even,......I take another quick glance at her
Caleb's PoVAfter being so close to Davyna, it took all my might to pull myselftogether. Her scent is intoxicating, and not being able to be with her fully is driving me mad. My wolf, Kaius was also going insane, so as soon as she went into my bathroom, I finished getting dressed and left heard her call for me, but I was so focused on getting outside to shift. As soon as I get to the wide open forest area behind the compound, I let Kaius take control. We shift and run out into the forest, branches and twigs snapping as our paws race over them.After collecting my things from Caleb's place, I storm back into my own suite, throw my shit down and I call Marcella immediately."Where are you and Sage?" I say, not giving a shit that my tone isoutrageous and bitchy."At my suite, Sage is showering. Why?" Marcella replies quietly."I took your advice, you know. I took a chance, and Caleb just full out bailed on me." I hear shuffling, a door close, and then
Caleb's POVI feel terrible about leaving Davyna and leading her to get so angry that she hurt herself. Why does this have to be so hard? Vincent and I, we just want to be with her, make her happy, make her feel good, accepted. It's insane to think that just months ago, I was still reeling from my incident. Now I've finally had some life knocked back into me, and it's just as complicated.She's worth it. She's my mate. I'm just getting impatient. Doesn't help that Kaius is dying to meet her. I can only assume he would terrify her right now though. I was actually quite surprised when I was trying to maintain control earlier, that she didn't bolt then. When she looked me straight in the eyes and held my face, I felt such an inner peace that I thought was lost.I hear Vincent sigh and switch my attention back to the task at hand."Where should we start?" I ask vincent as we get to the central area of the archive building. It's on the opposite side of the compound from t
Caleb's POV "Marcella is on her way with the girls. Let's get notes of what we found and get these books put back, and I'l pull out some of the other basic history books for the girls to skim over.""Got it. I took a picture of this one already so I'll take it back." I get up, stretch and walk back and place the book in the spot I got it from. I pause for a moment and try to absorb what Vincent just told me. There's a reason he's the smart one. My brain feels overloaded and I feel exhausted from just trying to process it all. I'm in my own thoughts once again as lI return to the table and sit back down.I'm not settled for long, as Davyna comes in and approaches me."Care to explain why you're a fucking jackass?" I look up to see her towering over me, her stormy grey eyes showing exactly how angry she is. I see Sage and Marcella behind her with shocked expressions. Hello, my spitfire.Davyna's POV"So you going to answer me or just up and bail on me again?"
Davyna's POVThe kiss is hard, but ina good way. I'm incredibly surprised at first, but I find myself relaxine into his a5 arms as s he holds olds me tight, deepening thekiss more. I bring my hands up and around his neck to support myself, the intoxicating waves of warmth making me weak. He runs his hands down my back, then proceeds to cup my ass and pulls me up, my legs straddling around his hips. He breaks the kiss to trail kisses down my neck, and then I feel cool grass and solid ground under my back. He then looks up to meet my eyes, his body over mine, breathing just as hard as I am. I bring my bandaged hand up and move his hair that has fallen into his face, my eyes never leaving his. I then trail my fingers down his face and when I reach his neck, I pull him down for another kiss. His hands roam my body, leaving trails of tingles wherever he touches. I run my hands through his hair, down his shoulders and them his arms. My god those muscles.. he feels so st
Davyna's POVI wake up to Sage on the phone."Mom, It's been completely fine here. I'm having the best time with Davyna." I can't hear the other side of them conversation, but Sage's mom can be just as stubborn as she is. I reallyhope we can convince her that it's okay for Sage to live here. I really need my friend, even more so now since this whole Caleb kiss business.Being deaf and kidnapped at the can't believe yesterday even happened. I was so angry at him and then he kissed me and it just melted away everything. I forgot where I was, what I was even thinking. All I felt was him, on me smothering me with akiss so intense that I wasn't sure I could stop. Would it be like that with Vincent? I can only imagine, because l can only assume it won't happen now that he witnessed Caleb and I.I feel so guilty. I didn't even give Vincent any type of chance.Sage hang up the phone. sighs loudly and flops down on her back onthe bed beside me."Sorry i
Davyna's POVI sigh impatiently waiting for Caleb and Vincent to arrive. I texted Marcella saying that l was upstairs at the club. I'm in one of the rehearsal rooms, pacing back and forth, trying to decide how I'm going to approach this. I'm still pissed as hell, but at the same time I still need. I've been lead on enough. I'm admitting it now, there's feelings there for both Caleb and Vincent. I can't deny that anymore, but whenever I've let go and let my guard down, they've both just left me reeling with no real explanation.Then there's his whole mate thing, It can't be possible. All signs point to it, but Vincent even said himself that him and Caleb hasn't found theirs yet. So I don't know what to think, and it's honestly driving me insane. I feel a connection with both of them, even though that is completely unorthodox to me.I hear the door to the room open, and Marcella walks in."They're here. l'l head down with Sage and show her the ropes and get her acquain