[Asher’s POV]I stared down into Leah’s expectant eyes and expression of amusement. Did she really think pushing me like this was funny? If so, it looked like I would have to show her that I wasn’t one to be trifled with."Do you think this is some kind of joke?" I growled, lowering my face closer t
[Thia’s POV]I paced the entirety of the living room, checking the clock every few minutes. Since Leah and the others went to the inbetween to speak with Q, I was a nervous wreck. I couldn’t stop the memories from coming of when my years were taken and the pain I felt in that moment. What if Q decid
[Leah’s POV]"Asher!"It was beginning to become dark and I was running out of time to find Asher. How could he just leave like that? Didn’t he know that wasn’t the way to solve issues? Avoiding them didn’t make them go away!Letting out a huff, I attempted to try to push aside my anger that was beg
Turning, I attempted to step down on her chest, but she disappeared entirely, catching me offguard long enough to appear behind me and slam her elbow into my back.Cursing, I stopped myself from falling forward and whirled around with my arm out in an attempt to hit her. However, she was much quicke
[Leah’s POV]"No pressure." I sighed, beginning to attempt to get to my feet."Here, let me." Asher insisted, scooping me into his arms so that I could snuggle against his chest. "Any idea how much longer you have in your human form?""About an hour or so." I sighed, attempting to ignore the waves o
"Stop hiding and get in here." He called. "Neither of you are doing a good job of being sneaky.""I told you." Chloe grumped, popping out from behind the wall and pulling Theo along behind her. "We should have just entered from the start.""Do you really think they will let us listen in?" Theo deman
[Ashton’s POV] I stood out on the porch smoking as I waited for Antoine and Haidan to arrive with Serenity. My mind was a mess as Ian’s revelation continued to dance around it. This was all so fucking insane, but then again, it made sense. Taking another draw of my cigarette, I felt my anger flare
[Asher’s POV]Everyone gathered on the outskirts of Magica Valley, staring at the ocean of poppies that made our path look like a bloody ocean. In a way, it kind of fit the mood of all that surrounded everyone present. It hadn’t been easy for anyone to accept that we would have to leave our homes an
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