“We’re leaving. Let’s go,” Grayson disrupts our moment. Charming couldn’t take his eyes off Sophia, and Theia lay in my arms. My gaze flickers to Grayson, confused.
“Not that I’m going to miss this place, but why so soon? Are we returning to the Warrior Pack?” I ask. Grayson shrugs.
“No. We need to look into this Prophesy, and by doing that, we will first need answers from the Oracle – who resides in the forest of the Fae,” Grayson explains and turns to leave. I crease my brows.
“Are we teleporting?” I can’t help but ask Sophia. I can’t warp there since I’ve never travelled so far, and also because Theia won’t survive in that spaceless place, and I refuse t
We arrive at the Fae lands, and to say I’m in awe is a severe understatement. The fiery night skies have ascended, and the crimson moon bleeds through the foggy black clouds drifted softly across it. It looks chaotic but enthralling.I’m ready to rest, but the sight of these lands’ strip me out of my state of drowsiness. I have never witnessed trees so huge; they are ten times the size of a normal-sized tree and rage in different colours, too. Blue, pink, purple, yellow, red – they all glow so beautifully in the blackness.The tree leaves dance and sways in the soft, cool breeze shining their lights over the sleeping creatures huddled in the lengthly grass and over the lake as toads hop out and disappear a moment later.One tree is l
Jaxson's first love? I didn't expect that. From what I felt during the mate bond, I didn't think he felt such things – not even for me. We may have a bond, and he may be very protective of me, but that doesn't guarantee he will eventually come to love me.Honestly, I would never entertain such an absurd notion. I shouldn't exist in this world or any world. No one can love something damaged beyond repair; I definitely can't for myself.Still, I can't deny there is something inside me aroused with jealousy for this Oracle.She was fortunate to feel his love - Jaxson is a good man. I accept that now, wholeheartedly. There is no false expression nor dark intent behind his promises. He will protect me as an obligation to Selene, who gifted me to him and vice ver
"Here, you should eat," I hand Jaxson a deers body. He leant against a tree, his eyes closed, seemingly sleeping – but I know he isn't. I can't help but admire him under the Moons glow.He looks beautiful.Slight stubble brushes against his razor-sharp jaw, a shadow casts over one side of his handsome features, an angry breeze sweeps past us, its cold touch curls around us, but Jaxson remains unmoving – calm.He hasn't spoken to me much. We had to travel to the lost realm on foot, as we couldn't warp there because we didn't know where Selene's tomb lies. And, if Selene shows me the path, she won't reach us if we no longer existed on any plane.Jaxson opens his eyes, pale eyes boring into m
I watch Fenrir, with a similar expression of 'awe' and 'shock.' I've never seen a wolf so large; he can crush another with a single paw.What the hell is he? A wolf that big isn't even considered a wolf.His eyes are dark mercury, boring into mine searching for something, what?My thoughts freeze when something wet and slimly drizzles onto my shoulder. A deep, heavy breath that sounds like slobbering echoes behind me. I almost vomit from the stench of its breath, my stomach curling uncomfortably.I can feel my nose hairs burning.Lifting my gaze slightly, I lock eyes with the yellow, menacing eyes of a large Goblin. Its wrists, neck, nose,
The moment Kyro is gone, Jaxson twirls me around forcefully. Before I can even register what had occurred, his lips slam down onto my own in a desperate heat of passion.Something is consuming about this one kiss, something that leaves me breathless as his tongue battles mine in a greedy crusade.As his fingers dig into my hips to pull me impossibly closer, a gentle sigh escapes my lips. As his one hand curls through the locks of my white hair, he deepens the kiss until I'm breathless.I'm shocked when he pulls away and settles his forehead against mine. We're breathing heavily for a moment, from the intensity of the kiss, the sparks that still trickle along my lips, "don't leave me, Nieve."I'm
I stay silent, refusing to give Freya a reaction. Maybe this is her idea of a joke. To find some way to break my defences, but I'm going to satisfy her.Her cold, menacing eyes cut through mine.This moment feels familiar.One creature against another. We glare at each other with a powerful aura of submission thickening in the air around us.Before I know it, we're in an intense power-struggle that breathes life into my soul, screaming to win. Only I wish I can say it's easy.She's too powerful.Unlike Kyro, this woman's gaze burns with only evil.
3rd POV. The crimson skies bleed in the form of soft, delicate raindrops. The forest immerses in an anxious breath, scarred by Freya's lingering touch.Jaxson watches Valerie huddle into herself. Her body shivers so intensely that her cells cry for rest.In Jaxson's long lifetime, he stands over her, powerless. He can't understand the situation, or what is happening to his precious mate? Crystals cling to her body. Her once entirely creamy-white complexion paints dark red, almost blue.If he doesn't act soon, she'll die!He doesn't hesitate when his large arms curls around her small-figure, ignoring the scorching burn sizzling along his skin.
"Are you sure this is wise, Brother?" Grayson sighs. Valerie, Sophia, Dylan, Jaxson, and even Theia rowed along a cerise ocean. The air rang with an eerie silence, and fog slithered across the sea in soft, concise strokes.Grayson's words break them from the silence hanging in the atmosphere for the better half of two hours. They'd have warped across the river, but none have been to the deadly island enough times to reach it. In Jaxson's long life, he has only ever visited once."No. But it is the only option," Jaxson grumbles, Theia's small body huddled between the two large males, her arms wound around Jaxson's leg as his body comforted her from the cold, harsh breeze stinging the air.They had no choice but to bring her, as she threatened to follow them some w
Well shit, its the end!Damn, I really enjoyed writing this novel. I loved the lessons its taught me and I love the person I've become through writing this book. Especially Valerie. I love who she's become. I love she's finally able to trust those around her, I love that she continues to fight no matter how much times life interferes, intent and making her stay down!I wanted a character who doesn't hide their emotions, a character who embraces them but is also burdened by them. I wanted a character who wore her heart on her sleeve no matter how dangerous it was especially in a cruel world.I think thats what was so special about her, she wore her feeling like armour and it was beatiful and dark. And it was weak, and it was strong. And it was dangerous, and it was safe.Damn, what the fuck am I doing in my feeling?! I'm getting tiery eyed over here.Comment what you loved most about the novel in general and tell me who your favourite characte
A soft chuckle escapes my lips as a warm hand sits on my shoulder. I don't know why I'm laughing. But I can't help myself, and I can't stop. "Nieve..." "I-I'm s-sorry..." I try to stifle my laughter, holding my stomach as tears threaten to fall. Happy or sad - I have no fucking idea. Either way, I can't stop. She's gone. Theia's gone - as fate so cruelly ordained. I laugh - because once again, they won. Those three spinsters were playing with Theia's life like it was a game to them. They played with mine, and they played with Freya's. Theia, as the oldest sister - cursed, to only feel loneliness and death.
I blink, laying in a meadow that seems to reach for miles. My head on my arms, finding shapes in the clouds to occupy my thoughts. It feels nice here. It feels peaceful. I tilt my head to the side and reach out towards a Daisy when a familiar voice reaches my ears. "So, you're finally awake," I jump slightly, shocked by the intrusion into my thoughts. My mind and body relax instantly, recognising the voice. "Oh, it's just you. You scared me!" I accuse, a smile splitting across my face. She tilts her head, her arms wrapped behind her back, holding her smile. "Really? I'm sorry," she giggles, not at all sorry. Standing up, I brush the dirt off my dress only to tilt my head staring at myself for what feels like the first time. My hands, legs and feet - they're small? I realise I'm a kid again. Wait-... again? "I think I've been dreaming," I speak my thoughts without fear, holding her soft hazel orbs with my amethyst ones.
Nia withdraws back into the safety of my mind, so now I sit on the cave grounds watching in absolute shock the power extruding from Freya.It momentarily occurs to me I'm naked, but the current circumstances prevent me from caring.Freya tilts her head and stares at the roof, blinks, and it all shatters. Jaxson is already over me, holding me bridal style and disappearing into the blackness.But as soon as we all attempt to disappear, we're forced out. "Don't leave yet, little sister. You and I - we have a prophecy to fulfil," Freya chuckles, causing me to freeze."I won't let it come to pass," I snap. Even Freya's voice feels wrong to hear. As I look into her eyes, there is no light - only
There she is, sitting in a monk position, her eyes closed - waiting. A large blue and green bonfire burns behind her, its heat crawling across my skin but, it doesn't burn.Her long icy white hair cascades down her back and sits behind her on cave grounds, relaxed. I know she knows we're here. The cocky curve of her lips proves it.Sophia makes the first move, "Alikurda verous," her voice sounds deeper as her eyes turn blue. Her heels stomp into the ground, and the roof of the cave falls on to Freya.Freya stays in her position, her eyes remaining shut. The stones hover just inches above her head, and her eyes finally flutter open. She sneers, "do not mock me, Witch."She lifts
"Um... who the fuck are you?" A gorgeous woman sits on a chair. Her one leg crossed over the other appearing stoic. Damn, she looks like a warrior goddess - but who the fuck is she, and why is she sitting in my hideout like she owns the damn place?"I am Aurora, Nymph of wind," it suddenly clicks who she is - she's the one Kyro mentioned. In less than a second, her nose is just inches from mine."So... your Brother Kyro's Kefta?" She murmurs, assessing me carefully."Um, yeah - I guess. As nice as this meeting is, shouldn't you be fighting a war about 30 miles west from here?" I drawl. Aroura blinks and pulls away."Ahh, yes. Though Kyro didn't need to blackmail me into it, I w
"You shouldn't be able to do that! Voce de Oracle should only be used once, for a certain time-..." Freya laughs as if realisation dawns on her, "you think, once you're finished with me-... the Gods will let you live with such abilities at your disposal?! Now I understand why you must die, no matter how you planned this battle, the Carson Sisters must not exist - if Fate wills it so!""Say what you will, Freya - I won't fight with you," I spit. Maybe she's right. But I've already made my peace with death - haven't I?No! I'm supposed to return to Theia. I'm supposed to confess to Jaxson. I want to live, but not if it means joining forces with Freya.Before I can say a word, Kyro's hand sits on my shoulder, "Kyro, what are you...?" Freya begins, but we disap
Nia's eyes bleed through mine as power sizzles and cackles around me, "Charge!" Freya seethes.I take a couple of steps forward and make a foreign symbol with my hands that I somehow knew. As I continue to walk, clouds of purple mist float out of me. My body becomes transparent - like a ghost. And Nia's spirit stands tall beside me as we continue to walk.Charming suddenly appears beside me, words of compulsion breezing past his lips that make the mud creatures go crazy. Jaxson and Grayson are next as Sophia floats above us, and with us - our army follows.Slow at first, only to start running. Faster and faster. With every step closer, our purpose only grows fiercer.We clash!&
"Emree! Take Theia to Bloodhound. She'll be safe in my father's office, far enough from here," I order, pushing Theia towards Emree, but Theia resists holding onto my arm."No! I'm staying with you!" She yells. Her gaze burns into mine with determination. I can hear shouts and scream coming from the distance, and I resist the urge to run towards it, falling on to my knees beside Theia to cup her small face."Listen to me, do you trust me?" I ask. She blinks, taken by surprise."Of course I do, but I want to protect you. What if something happens...!" Theia falls into a rant. I can clearly see worry reflect in her eyes."Look, whatever happens, happens. I can't predict the end o