"I'm okay now." I murmured. I didn't know how long Antoine and I hugged in the middle of the sidewalk as passersby gave us strange looks, but at the time, I didn't really care. Something about Antoine's arms around me just made me feel so safe and secure. I truly didn't know what was happening to
Black spots began to dance in front of my eyes as my remaining air started to deplete. I needed to get free and soon, otherwise, well, I didn't want to even think about what would happen. 'Haidan hang on!' Antoine's agonized voice pleaded. 'I'm trying to get to you.' 'Forget me.' I huffed as my co
Warm fingers engulfing my hand, followed by too much light, drew me out of my dark oblivion. I could feel an odd weight pressing against my stomach as I tried to move. "Haidan?" The warm voice washed over me in waves, sending heat rushing through my veins. Why in the world was it him? Of all the p
"You okay?" Antoine asked after he was sure Ashton was out of ear shot. "Don't you think that was kind of..." "If you say that it was kind of harsh, I'm going to kick your ass." I warned, cutting Antoine off. It wasn't too harsh of me to say that to Ashton. From past actions, I knew that if I show
The need for water woke me from a dreamless sleep. Around me the room sat in darkness, the only light available was streaks of moonlight that shone through a small skylight just above my head. Yawning I gingerly stood, being careful not to move the wrong way and irritate my wound. Outside, in the h
"You said what?" I demanded, eyes widening. "Part of the family?" Had Rosa really said that I was going to be part of the family soon? But then who exactly was she referring to? Ashton or Antoine? "You'll see in due time." Rosa responded sagely, giving me a wink. "But who?" I continued, my heart
"Come on haidan." Tristan sighed as a frown began to form on his face. "I've said sorry so many times. Can't you just let it go?" "Let it go." I murmured, narrowing my gaze. "It's been three years already." Tristan continued. So what if it had been three years? That didn't change the fact that it
For the next week I didn't see Tristan much, only in the morning in passing and then the evening for dinner. He and my father remained busy with preparing for the lycan expedition and with the beginning of tracking. It was a peaceful week where I got to spend some time with my mother, making up for
Ouch…"Anyway," Chloe continued, looking into the distance once again. "I’ve been observing you all morning and you’ve been acting strangely. If you don’t get it together, they’re going to grow suspicious. ""I..." I began, but stopped as Chloe got up and wiped dirt from her pants."That was all I w
[Asher’s POV]A gasp escaped me as my eyes flew open. What was… lifting a hand, I touched my forehead to find it covered in sweat. Sitting up, I watched as a black comforter fell down my body, revealing perfectly smooth skin."My scars..." I murmured as my memories of everything that happened up to
[Asher’s POV]"Asher!"Antoine’s voice drifted through the roar of the power I was slowly drawing in as Selene struggled to break free. From the sound of his tone, I knew that he already had an idea of what I was about to do and wanted to stop me."Stay back!" I called, turning to meet his terrified
[Asher’s POV]Jumping up, I kept Leah close to me as I drew on my power once again. The duo would pay dearly for what they had done. And then, once I was done with them, I would go and join Leah."Asher!" Antoine called as footsteps began to make their way towards me. "You need to calm down.""Calm
[Leah’s POV]"Stop it!" I shrieked, shoving Selene aside. "You’re hurting him!"Behind me, I could hear the yells of my comrades, but I wasn’t about to stop now. Sucking in a breath, I lifted my fingers and began to wipe the blood from Asher’s injuries."Why did you let her do this?" I murmured, fee
[Leah’s POV]I kept my gaze fixed on Asher as I continued to touch Ian. Despite the indifference that remained in his features, I could see the jealousy burning in his eyes. Good. This meant that even when the darkness had taken over, he still felt the bond between us. That meant there was a chance
[Leah’s POV]"Mallard has been around for a very long time." Craig began, growing serious. "I know that sounds impossible, but some claim he may even be immortal."Immortal…Shivering, I tried to picture being unable to die. After losing those closest to me, I found it hard to imagine carrying on. I
[Leah’s POV]"You’re Asher." I insisted. There was no way that I could mistake the sensations I was feeling from where we touched."Who?" The man asked in confusion."Leah," Ian murmured, giving my body a slight tug. "That isn’t Asher."Frowning, I continued to take in the man. The eyes that met min
[Leah’s POV]I held my breath as Craig led us into a dark hallway with a long stairwell leading down beneath the earth. Once we reached the bottom, the sound of laughter drifted towards us, filling the deafening silence that was becoming unbearable."In here." Craig announced, beginning to knock an