[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
[Leah’s POV]I could feel my heart beginning to beat wildly in my chest as I wrapped my arms protectively around Arabia. Why the hell would Ian take us somewhere so dangerous? Sure, it was beautiful and like something from a lucid dream, but it wasn’t worth risking one's life for.‘Have faith.’ Ashe
"You know, my help doesn’t come for free." Azura responded, letting a slow smile begin to form on her lips. "There is a price for everything, Ian.""Name it." Ian responded immediately. "Whatever it is, I am willing to pay.""You are not the one that must pay." Azura said slowly. "The one who must p
[Thia’s POV]"Did that really just happen?" I asked Ashton, who kept his gaze fixed straight ahead on Haidan and Antoine."Yeah," Ashton responded, frowning. "I guess she is still hurting from when our pack turned on her and her mother.""Mmm."I didn’t know much about that time, only that Ashton’s
[Leah’s POV]I let out a breath and turned away from the window I had been staring out of onto the grounds below. It seemed that the trouble was settled as Asher had insisted. Despite his assurances, I had quickly settled Arabia in and kept an eye out. If anything happened, I was more than willing t
[Leah’s POV]"Asher..." I gasped, taking in the scene ahead of me. "This is...""Amazing, right?" Asher smirked.Nodding, I found myself at a loss for words as I took in the large valley thousands of feet below where we stood. I knew that Mysterium Gorge was named for its splendor, but I had no idea
"What do you want?" I asked. "You’re going to kill him!""I came to collect my errand boy, who has been quite disobedient recently because of you." Kelvin responded, taking a few steps towards me. "Didn’t I warn you of what would happen if you interfered again?"’"And?" I challenged, refusing to bac
[Asher’s POV]I fought the urge to look back as Leah barely whispered my name. Fuck, this was painful, but if I continued to let this go on, Kelvin would definitely kill her. Keeping my expression blank, I began to reach out, searching for Thia’s familiar energy. I needed to let her know that Leah n
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