I woke the next morning to the sound of voices echoing down the hall outside my door. Ashton, who was still in bed beside me, remained fast asleep. Sighing, I grabbed his shoulder and began to shake him gently. A low groan escaped his lips before his arms snaked around my waist and pulled me closer
"Andrew," I breathed, attempting to pull my hand free of Ashton’s. "What are you doing here?""I came to check on your siblings since you went out of town again." Andrew said slowly, his gaze shifting to mine and Ashton’s entwined hands.I could feel guilt flooding through me as his face fell and hi
I turned and looked at Ashton, who was still hanging around. He raised his brow as his gaze met mine, and a slow smile began to creep across his lips."What?" I asked, feeling a thrill rush through me from the sight. "Why are you looking at me like that?""More like, why were you looking at me like
The twins had already gone to bed by the time Ashton and I made our way downstairs. Leah, who was the only one awake, was already engrossed in a game on the PC."It appears that I have you all to myself."Ashton smirked, taking in the scene.I opened my mouth to respond, but stopped when my stomach r
I stared ahead at the large bonfire blazing in front of me. Blue and green smoke wafted from it, filling the sky, and I could just make out the remaining bodies of the centaurs within.Asher, Antoine, and Ashton hovered close to it, talking animatedly while I sat alone. My mind was a mess after the
I rushed forward as fear clutched at me. How could a child just bolt like that and not even be scared? She was going to get even more lost, or worse. With hide behinds and centaurs roaming around this area, it was extremely dangerous and they would easily make a meal of a small child."Thia!" Ashto
When we got back to the packgrounds, Haidan and Antoine were waiting. Their faces held anticipation and fear as they eyed Brailyn."Did you kill her?" Antoine asked, stepping forward first. "No. Quit being an idiot. " Ashton snapped. "She is just knocked out.""And who is this?" Antoine continued w
The room grew quiet as Brailyn continued to eye Antoine. Her eyes held no semblance of remorse, and she was making it clear that she didn’t feel bad about anything that had happened thanks to her and her father."It seems she will sleep forever." She finally sighed with a giggle. "Probably for the b
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