All Chapters of The Ember In The Dark: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

The wind howled wildly around me, carrying an eerily coldness with it. My heart sped with adrenaline, feeling like something evil was nearby. I looked around trying to get my senses together. It felt like I had been dropped into a nightmare. The tall trees were the only familiar thing. They looked like the ones in our kingdom, but I know I'm not there. I wandered down the path a little more till I came to a clearing. I could see Ash's back, his broad shoulders looking even larger. His hair was blowing around in this crazy wind. Levi was beside him, he was almost as tall as Ash sitting next to him. They were speaking but the wind was so loud it made it hard to hear. "Ash!" I yelled his name, but he couldn't hear me. I approached them carefully, the wind almost pushing me at times with its force. The closer I got the better I could hear them. "It's breaking Ash. We can't control it." I heard Levi yell at him. I could see more of the clearing now. In the distance was Ash's dragon.

1st-3rd period flew by and Toni was now walking me hand in hand to 4th period. I remembered Ash's warning from last night. Can't be alone with Josh today. I don't want whatever is going to ruin our friendship to happen if I can avoid it. Now I just have to avoid Dex and Josh. My joy for art is being stolen by these two today. "I'll meet you outside for lunch. You got this. Don't stress. I'll be here no matter what happens." He squeezed my hand before letting me go. He was telling me that even if Dex managed to do something to me he would still be here with me. He wouldn't leave me for it. I reluctantly went inside the room. Josh and Dex were already at their stations. Both their eyes flew to me the moment I entered. They both took in the jacket I was wearing. "I told you she had a guy." Dex smiled at Josh. "Whatever." Josh muttered. 'I thought she was different. Such a cliche.' Josh's thoughts shot me like an arrow. What's his problem? "Hey." I greeted him as I grabbed my art su

Toni and I had spent the rest of our free period attached to one another. We would go between hugging and holding to kissing and licking. We made sure to stay out of view of other students and teachers. Toni seemed to be the only thing keeping me grounded right now. His gentleness and caring heart were making me fall deeper in love with him. His crooked smile only filled me with more desire and hunger. He is exactly what I need right now. The moon goddess seems to really know what she's doing when she picks mates. The rest of school was pretty eventless. 8th period came and we had new seating arrangements, which was great and not so great at the same time. I didn't have to sit with Josh, but I lost being able to sit by Toni. I was now sitting with Ash and a girl I had never met before. She was shy and quiet. Her dark hair fell over her face covering her glasses. She seemed sweet though. Toni was with Rachel and Micheal. My poor mate. Josh ended up with Leti and another male from th

I was able to give Levi and Brontus some energy to help them last night. I looked at the barrier and it didn't seem any worse than the day before so that's good I guess. I'm still worried about it though. I quickly left Ash's mind, not wanting him to know I was there. I was pretty tired when we woke up. Ash had to drag me out of bed. Giving his beasts energy had left me kind of drained. I also didn't sleep well, which didn't help matters. I dressed lazy today, not trying to impress anyone. I still had Toni's letterman jacket and I put it on again. I'll have to give it back to him soon. It's already starting to lose his scent. "You're such a sleepy head. Hurry up before you make us late." Ash pounded on the bathroom as I braided my hair to the side. "I'm coming, calm your tits." I yelled back. "Okay, let's go." I opened the bathroom, almost getting hit by his fist. He was about to bang on the bathroom door again. "Phew. That was close." Ash let out a breath lowering his arm. We qu

I started heading out from the forest to the sidewalk again. I began my tretrously long walk to the pack house. About 10 minutes later I was stopped by an all too familiar motorcycle. "What are you doing?" Dex lifted the visor of his helmet, showing me his dark gray eyes again. I quickly looked away, not falling for that twice in a day. "Walking to the pack lands." I answered. "Isn't that really far to walk? Quit being stubborn and get on." He held an extra helmet out at me. I looked at it for a moment. I need to get home quickly, but do I want to ride a bike with him? I'm tired, and this walk would wipe me completely out. I let out an exasperated sigh, taking the helmet from him. I climbed onto the back of the motorcycle. This is my first time on a bike and I am kind of nervous. I may be able to heal, but it doesn't mean it won't hurt if I get injured. Bikes can be so dangerous. He started going and I was a bit scared. I grabbed onto the back of the bike, but it felt like I was