I heard my phone ring the moment I was about to put my boot on. It was Denise. She nagged at first when I picked. She asked me why I didn't answer my phone and why I didn't call her back. I told her the reasons. She calmed down and told me about her college but I wasn't ready for that. I had a mission to go to but I needed to listen to my friend. She told me that New York was okay and she visited the shadow world alone. She told me it was in good hands and Corner was back. I was surprised. I mean, he didn't call me to tell me he was back in the shadow world. I told Denise about my adventures too and how close I was to making Chase remember me again. She sounded happy and confused at the same time over the phone. I sighed. "You can sound now, I will get him back. I have to." I said to her and she gave in to me. I always win arguments.Denise cut the call. She said she had homework to finish and just wanted to hear my voice after we spoke for almost an hour. Ava takes along to have her
"I am surprised my brother didn't shout at you, Inez." Riley winked at me. I ignored her. She handed Theo a book. "That was what you asked for." "What is that?" I asked Theo. He looked at the back of the book. "I asked Riley to get it for me at the library.""So she went to the library." I nodded my head slowly. Theo opened the book."This is about supernatural beings. I wanted to check if I could get some hint about the demons I killed at your dorm." "A demon entered your dorm?" Ava asked me and I nodded."Amazing." She stood up and walked to me. "Why didn't you tell me?" She asked. "Oh, I mustn't know. I would have freaked out if I knew." She said and I nodded. Agreeing with what she said. "Inez," Riley called. "I have something to tell you." She said.I focused on her. "What is it?" I asked. "I saw Beauty on my way to the Library but she didn't see me. They were talking about Daniel. They used magic on him. They were talking about this plan. I guess they wanted to make him hat
I took a light and pointed it to the darkness. I showed Theo where the wolf had attacked me. He was still shocked by the wolf story because there wasn't any bite or evidence to prove I was beaten. I have healed already. He searched everywhere to see any evidence. He placed his hands on his hips. "If you are right then, it knows how to cover its tracks. It is very smart." Theo said. We were about to set out to the cave when Ethan's voice got to us. "What is this? It looked like an animal's footprint." We all went to look at what Ethan was telling us. Theo bent down and used his hand to trace it. "Antelope." He said. "Yes. They ran towards me that night." I said and Ethan continued to flashlight at the ground. "This is interesting." He finally said. "What is?" Riley asked. Ethan made a motion with his hand, asking us to come and look at what he saw. "Wolf?" Theo asked. "I don't know but it looked different than the one we saw a minute ago," Ethan said and Theo nodded. Ethan was
"A party? There is danger in front of us and you want Inez to party?" Theo asked. "Calm down, Theo," Riley said. "Urr. A boy will be there. It is at my place and my parents won't be around." "A boy?" Theo asked. "Yes. And Daniel." Ava said. Theo seemed to hate that name. "Inez said she could feel Jackson's aura." Theo looked confused. "The new boy's name is Jackson. So I think going to this party would make her know him better, maybe if they talk, she would be able to read him properly." "Yes, Theo. I can sense something not right coming from Jackson. Please let me go. I will come back for training after we are done." I said as I adjusted myself on the bed. I wasn't comfortable and the images of those creatures kept coming to my head. I couldn't get them out. Riley gave me blood to drink but I rejected them. The only blood I wanted to drink was Daniel's. I guessed I had craved it the minute I drank from him. "You have to feed if you want to get better," Theo said. "I can't," I
I could see it too but I ignored it. I was in love with Chase and had always been. When a Dhampir finds her mate, she turns blind eyes to the other ones. I agreed for Theo to come along with us. He would be of good use.We got to Ava's house. It was very pretty. She found the keys on the top of the mailbox and invited us in. Ava and I needed to go to the market to get some things for the party. Theo and I had a little conversation earlier. He'd told me that since no one would be able to see him at the party, then it would be a good thing if he stayed. He would keep his eyes on Jackson and check if he was up to something. I agreed with him. He and his siblings were the only ones who could do this job and I never thought Theo would trust me too. I mean, he hated me when we first met. He had promised to kill me himself if I messed things up and did not follow his rules but now, he was nice to me which I still found awkward. Riley had offered to prepare the paste for the chips. While
People were still dancing to the music in the living room. "Daniel?" I called but I couldn't see him. I followed his scent. "Hi, Inez." I heard someone call my name. I turned to see who it was, Jackson! Jackson! "Oh, I am Jackson," he said. "Your party is lit," he commented. "You should tell Ava that. She prepared everything and with the help of my friends." I said. "It is nice talking to you." His eyes began to search the room. He smelled weird under the cologne he used and now that I was closer to him, I could somehow read his aura. Theo called my name and walked to me. "Jackson introduced himself. He could see Theo. He wasn't supposed to see Theo. Theo smiled and our eyes met. I understood the message he passed across. Jackson was an ordinary human. I smiled at him as we continued to talk. Ava saw him and they started to talk. I excused myself to look for Daniel. I would have to apologize to him for what I did. I finally saw him and waved at him. He walked to meet me. "Are y
"We have confirmed he isn't human. I will run a background check on him in the community." Fear creeping into me and through my mind. The battle with King Cain wasn't as scary as this. I don't think I would be able to fight this time. The atmosphere was cruel and it was sending a strong vibe towards me. My stomach twisted in fear. I don't think I have ever been afraid like this before. "I am scared, Theo. I am scared of what is heading our way. I don't think I will be able to fight this time. I know I have become stronger, but these powers are too strong for me to handle. This is too heavy. You saw me earlier. I still can't control my powers when they meet blood. It looked as if they were enemies." "You have to fight," Theo said and looked at me. "You are the chosen one so you have to protect the people here from what is coming. We have to visit the council tomorrow." "You are coming too?" Theo didn't know I said a lot of words to hurt the council head and I didn't want him to know
He watched the young witch move through the room, pausing to speak here and dance there. Now and then her shining black eyes found him before darting away. They moved closer, stalking her through the ball gowns and frock coats like a tiger slipping through tall grass.The music changed, and the dancers obediently separated into groups of eight, one couple at each corner. They ended up one group over from his new prey— was it his imagination, or had she begun to move away as she saw him come closer?—but that was easily remedied. The dancers stepped and turned to the music, and the man let them carry him and the girl toward each other. He watched until she was just behind him, and then he spun."May I cut in?" he asked flatly, not waiting for an answer as he pulled her into his arms. Her partner stammered something and then backed away. The man didn't bother to watch him go.I could see the tension between them. The girl's red lips curled up in a rueful smile. "Poor Michael," she sighe
Ava was taken aback when she learned of my pregnancy and has remained by my side ever since. I haven't been able to return to the shadow world since Astrid was brought to this world and Chase's family had returned to NYC. That's what his mother said, at least. I was unable to inform my parents or Denise about Astrid's absence. Except for the council and my friends, no one knows my daughter has gone missing. "Are you going to get a cake today?" Chase inquired, his arms still wrapped around my shoulder. With tears in my eyes, I glanced up at him. "Today is a good day to make a wish. I have a feeling things will be different this time." He grinned, attempting to make me smile as well, but I'll be honest, it was difficult to return to being joyful or smiling. "No cake today," I murmured, my voice sluggish. "Why? I am fully supportive of all you do."I nodded. "I know." I rose up after releasing myself from him. I showed him the hair tie by opening my hands to him. "Her fragrance is fa
"You left NYC." "Ah. It brought us memories we didn't want to remember," she said. "About that. There is something you need to know. You should have your seat for this." She obeyed and sat down. "What is it dear?" she asked. "Come inside," I said. As Chase entered the house. His mother was shocked to see who it was. She didn't expect someone that looked like her son to suddenly show up. She gasped as she stood up. "What type of prank is this?" she asked. "It is not a prank. It is your son." "How is that possible? I watched him being buried. We all watched him be buried." she said. "Are you sure you looked at what was inside the coffin before he got buried?" I asked. She stopped talking as she glanced at Chase. Too scared to walk toward him and touch him. I could feel how she felt. How did her dead son suddenly come to life? She felt scared. As if it was a dream. As if, if she touched him, he would vanish. "What happened?" she asked. "I want to know everything." I glanced at
Alex paused in his attack, giving me a moment to back up, but he never took his cold eyes off me. "We can talk about this." I said. There was a questionable tone in her voice. "You won't leave the throne. Would you? Chosen one?""I can't believe you!" I yelled at him. "Why do you want this throne so much? Do you want to live forever just like my father tried to do? it never works out." What do you know? You won't understand what it feels like to own the world. To have the world now to your feet. To control the world to do what you want." He groaned. Held my head hard against the tree.I could see blood dripping from my head."Well, i know how hard it is to have the world as you responsibility." I hoped I could stall him with talking, just like in the movies. I also hoped my words would hide how utterly and completely terrified I was. "Do you understand? Don't do this. It is not worth it. All these humans won't be grateful to you. No matter what you do for them.""I shall have the th
The powers Beauty and Cleo used on them had no effect. They were strong enough. They brought the barrier and the Kanimas surrounded me. They opened their mouth to rows of sharp teeth. My power raged. Holding it down was like trying to stop a tornado with my hands. Different shadows rose around my fire. The dark power merged with mine. I lifted my hands after I was finally able to control the powers. I lifted my hand. My power felt lighter. I shoved my palms forward. My power burn through the charging creatures. I closed my palm. The red wave pulled back before it burned through the tree. A few Kanima melted into the ground, avoiding my attacks. I felt them behind me. Turning, I swing my palm in their direction. The black power came to me again. I shove my hands forward. Black and red flames reached toward the monsters. They were all on the floor. Burned. I didn't need the mountain ash to fight them all. My new powers were enough. I exhaled. "What the fuck happened?" Cleo walked
"Have you seen Theo this evening?" Ethan asked but Riley knew where Theo was but she mustn't say a word about it or Ethan will take the whole community what Inez and she had done. She was avoiding problems. "What do you mean?" she asked. "Theo? I thought he said we will attack the day of the full moon? This is just the 30th." he said. Riley nodded. "I remember now. Theo put me in charge of things here.""Why would he do that? Why not put me? Why you?" he asked. Frowning. "Why? Because I am a girl?" "I didn't say that." "Well, the way you spoke was clear enough. Theo is out of town. He said he had important things to do and he will be back tomorrow." "But this is important," Ethan said. Riley rolled her eyes. "That is why he put me in charge Ethan. He said I should lead the battle and I must do it today.""But?" "No buts. Just get ready for battle. Please distribute the weapons." Riley patted his shoulder and walked away. Ethan picked up his phone to call Theo but it was reac
I parted my lips and could feel the potion go into his mouth. To him, he would feel something sweet and would want more. He kissed me with so much passion but I wanted it to stop. When I felt the potion finally finished in me and already inside him, I stepped back from him. I exhaled. He opened his eyes. Thinking he did something wrong. I shook my head and walked back to my bed. Any moment from now, he would fall asleep for two days latest. I looked at him. "Come and seat down." I offered and he came to me and sat next to me. I continued watching my Netflix as I glanced at him every few seconds to see if the drugs was taking effect. Not until 30 minutes before he started to react. His eyes were closing deliberately. "Are you all right?" I asked. Pretending. He placed his hand on his head. "Is it hot in here?" he asked. Was he suppose to feel that way? I don't think so. Beauty didn't tell me there was side effects. "I need water." he said. I couldn't give him water. What if the p
I sighed as we sat down. "Chase!" I called. "Please do not ask me this again. It is difficult for me to see you want to get involved with this fight." "I am only trying to protect you," he said."I do not need protection!" I yelled at him. "I just want you to not get involved. Please listen to me." my tone became cooler. "You need my blood, Inez. I noticed how powerful you become whenever you feed on me. Please let me do this. Even if I can't fight those things, I can at least be your toy on the battlefield." he begged but I didn't want him in it. it was too dangerous for him to be there. We were dealing with the warlock here. My father's brother. He would get killed again. They will come after someone I love too but he was not getting it. He felt I was trying to keep him off because he wasn't powerful enough. Now I wondered why both the two brothers want to take my life from me. Things weren't making sense. Just like Corner said... It sucks to be special sometimes. "Can we talk ab
"She will. We have to rescue her." "You mean to kidnap her? Her father won't stand still and not do anything." I said. "I feel pity for her. I mean her only destination is him and school. She isn't even allowed to come to the dorm for now." I waved when she walks out with Cleo by her side. She had that frown on her face. "I know baby." I hugged her. "I guess I will have to leave now. I just hate this life. I mean. I don't want to miss the gist and die of boredom in that house and my father always has someone watch around the house in case I want to run away. I just can't wait to leave that house and get some fresh air to myself." she groaned when she heard her father call. "I'm coming!" she yelled as she walked in his direction. I could feel how angry she was. "Poor girl." I shook my head. Ava and hereafter seemed to be arguing before she entered the car and I watched him drive off. "Let's go girls." Cleo handed me her car key. She said she was feeling sick because of the exam.
I was flattered. "So it is settled, you take Olivia to the hunters to take care of her until after the war then I will find ways to return her memories." "But what about her exams?" Beauty asked. "We will use magic for that. Leave that to us Inez and take Olivia after your exam tomorrow." I couldn't argue anymore. She won. I couldn't let Olivia stay with me even though she looked like an innocent little child. She could be dangerous and I don't know anything about her too. Taking her to the hunters was a good decision and I still have something to tell Riley. I would ask her why she didn't show up when I called the night Cleo and I made the potion. Cleo stood up. "I will get going now.""What? Where would she stay for the night?" I asked as I pointed toward Olivia who was still licking the sweet Beauty gave her. The sweet kept on popping up and doesn't want to finish. "You said she could stay in the laundry room earlier," Cleo said. "That was before she looked cute. I can't do