Novels by RachaelK99

"I'm coming with you," he states shifting his pack on his shoulder. He looks like he isn't taking No for an answer. Every inch of him is tense as if he is waiting for a fight he refuses to lose. He's here and nothing I say is going to change his mind."I was going to bring Chloe with me," I whisper. That is really my only argument I can come up with... and it's not actually an argument. It was just a stated fact. It's not like I don't have room for him in my car... But if he was here, then there definitely wouldn't be room for Colt and Fox."I know. She called me. She wanted to go with you but she also thought we needed to talk, which is what I've been trying to do, but we kept getting interrupted!" Knox growls. I can feel the frustration rolling off him in waves large enough to drown me.He's right. But being with him in my car... His whole presence will take up all the space in my car. I'll be suffocated by his energy until he relaxes... And I don't think he will until we finally ta

So when my alarm finally sounds, I feel like hell. This was not how I was supposed to feel this morning. It will be draining on my magic the more I stress. Now I feel dirty inside and that will also contaminate my magic. My magic is supposed to be healing and cleansing (Trey has offence and defense to his magic because the guard has taught him how to manipulate his magic that way) and now I don't know how I'm supposed to make it through my mission.I guess I'll have to ask Chloe for help. Her magic is also nature based like mine... which was why the twins would've been a good match for me. But I'm just not feeling it. Everything inside me feels so wrong right now. I'm tired and cranky... nothing like I normally am.I take a quick shower and dress in a pair of jeans and a tee shirt. I'm going into the forest after all. I am not going to be impressing anyone with my outfits.Finally, I stuff my backpack with snacks and water bottles. I don't know how long I'll be gone, but I know I'll g

I tried to sleep last night, honest I did! I just couldn't get Knox out of my head. He was so heartbroken and I didn't know what to do about it. I could feel him in the depths of my soul. I could almost reach out and touch him. I ached knowing that he was hurting. I love him, and the last thing I want to do is hurt him.I kept seeing Storm peeking out at me like I was hurting him too. That might even be worse because none of this is his fault. He is a beautiful bird with powerful emotions. It's impossible to miss them. I want to reach out and soothe him. I want to calm him and apologize for the hurt I've caused.But then I'd see Bianca throw herself at him like she belonged there. But Trey was right. I never gave him the chance to tell me how he felt... not that I needed to. I could feel his rage in the very air around me and feel his sorrow in the storm. But maybe if I would've waited around so he could defend himself, I wouldn't feel I was burning in hell for my sins. I've got so mu

“Baby, don’t be like that! I’m really sorry! I did talk to her... well, I yelled at her. I told her I didn’t want anything to do with her!” he insisted. “Nadia, please?” he whispered, completely broken. “You gotta know, this isn’t my fault. I don’t want her! She’s obsessed with me, but I-”“Knox, I don’t care. You can hang around every hussy in the damn school for all I care. That’s who you are. You have needs. But I can’t be around you when they start attacking me for no reason,” I grumbled before I could think better of it. I can't believe I said that! I'm such a freaking bitch! I was being judgemental and bitter.“Is that how you really see me?” Knox asked quietly. The look on his face will haunt me forever. Why didn't I take the time to really look at him instead of just spouting whatever was in my head?“How else am I supposed to see you? I’ve seen the girls you bring home. Phoebe tells me about everything. You will never be satisfied with a girlfriend. You need variety, I suppos

“I’m so sorry, Shimmers. Bianca has been spreading rumors after the party last night. She’s saying you slept with the twins... which is total crap... right?” Knox asked.I honestly didn't even care about the rumors she spread. Let her think whatever she wants... especially if they end up with me, what's the harm? But it was Knox's doubt that hurt the most. Didn't he trust me?Then Chloe and Phoebe started talking about the twins. That really set him off. I don't know if they were just playing with him to get a reaction, or if they knew that this would upset him, but they just couldn't keep their mouths shut about the twins wanting me.“Colt and Fox are too old for her! She shouldn’t be with them!” Knox snarled. I didn't know he thought that, or why it mattered to him so much. He sounded not only upset, but possessive, like I belonged to him and he was protecting me from them.But they just couldn't leave him alone and kept teasing him. Saying that they would take good care of me and t

I don't know what it was about Trey's little talk, but I haven't been able to get up from the floor for the last 10 minutes. His words keep echoing in my head like a nightmare I can't wake up from. It hurts, and I know he didn't mean it to, but it does. I guess facing my own mistakes is its own kind of hell.I let my tears flow, but I kept my sobs in check. My back pressed up against my door. I don't want him to hear me cry. I'm not sure who I'm crying for anyway. Am I crying for Knox and the way I've been treating him today? Like someone who doesn't deserve a chance to change? A chance at redemption? Or am I crying for me? Because I don't deserve him, even if he did change his ways.I could feel Trey on the other side. I knew he was worried about me, but he was also worried about his friend. I don't blame him for that. Everyone seemed to have been on my side today, but no one was there for Knox. And, yeah he's a guy, but he has feelings too. And Storm... he was hurting, even if I did

But I can't let her. Not yet, at least. If she reaches me, I'll never make it. I need to at least attempt to go slowly the first time. The last thing I want to do is hurt her... I need to show some type of restraint."Not yet, Baby Girl," I growl, taking her nipple into my mouth. Damn, she tastes like heaven. I lick the nub and suck the soft flesh deep in my mouth. Oh! I want so much more...She whimpers as she presses her breast against my mouth. She's so sensitive... My girl knows what she wants. And I'm gonna give it to her.I slide one hand down between her thighs, feeling her slick causing me to shudder. And grab her wrists with my other, holding them gently above her head.She struggles against me, but she's soon distracted by what my fingers are doing to her. I circle her clit, not touching it. Just teasing a promise of what will come."This is not fair," she pants, writhing at my touch."Trust me baby, if I let you touch me, this would be over way too fast. I want to enjoy you

I watch as he drops like a bowling ball, holding his gut, groaning like he's dying. He's not... I could totally make it worse. I could'a gone for the jewels... but like I said, I was playing nice."Alright, Baby Girl. Let's go get your stuff," I say pulling her away from her father and down the hall to where I know her room is... I know... I have issues. But good news, she'll never be in this room ever again after this!Roxie looks behind her in disbelief, and I just chuckle. Bastard deserved it after all the times he'd hurt my girl."Roxie?" A woman coming out in a bathrobe asks, standing in the door of a darkened room."Yes, mama," Roxie says quietly, not looking her in the eye."Where have you been?! We needed you! You can't just go off and leave us..." the woman rants."Actually, she can. You see, Roxie is 21 years old. She doesn't need you any more. You might need her, but that isn't her fault. She is completely capable of living without you and your dead beat husband. I'm taking

Kurt's POVIt's been two weeks since I almost lost my Roxie. Her stitches came out today. I was so relieved. She says she is fine, but I don't know if I believe her or not. I'm still being careful around her wound.From what I've heard is Brax is being charged with murder and attempted murder, along with a long list of drug and weapons charges. I hear some of the guys will be charged as accomplices to whatever the hell they had going on that I didn't know about.Braxton could be looking at life, and I'm glad. He treats other's lives like they don't have any meaning. And they do. Every single one. Even druggies have mothers out there somewhere who care about them.In a strange turn of events, Ian started dating Maggie. I've never seen the guy so happy, and Roxie is happy for her best friend. I guess Ian moved in with her since Rox has been staying with me.So much has changed in my life in such a short period of time, my head is reeling with everything. I lost my best friend. I finally

"I know. It wasn't your fault, Kurt," I try to reassure him. He needs to know I don't blame him for any of this. If it was Braxton who put me in here, then it is Braxton who is to blame.The next moment his lips are feather light against mine. The kiss is soft and sweet. I savor his taste and the need pulsing through me. I want him to keep kissing me forever. I moan into his mouth before he reluctantly pulls away and looks down at me with a look so sincere I can feel it touch my soul."I know I don't deserve you, Roxie. But I'm going to spend forever making it up to you. Braxton has been arrested and he will never come near you again," he promises, running his nose along the length of me. The touch is so intimate and sweet, it sends longing running through me.A knock breaks our moment apart. A middle aged doctor comes in wearing a long white coat. His eyes are kind and his smile is professional but sincere."Miss Andrews, it's good to see you awake. I'm Dr. Matheson. How are you feel

Kurt immediately grabs a cup of water and holds the straw up to my lips. I take long sips, quenching my thirst. I didn't know how thirsty I was until now. When was the last time I had something to drink? I can't even remember..."How... how are you feeling?" He asks, cradling my face with his warm hands. It feels so good to have him touching me. I lean into his touch and close my eyes for a moment, just enjoying his strong hands."I don't know... I'm sore... and I'm tired..." I respond, sighing before blinking my tired eyes back open to look into those soulful brown eyes. He looks like he lost his whole world and now it was given back to him as a most precious gift.He nods. "I'm so sorry, Baby Girl. I wish I could take it away for you." I watch as he tries to control his emotions. But he can't hide them from me. I can see them playing out across his face. He looks so broken right now... even more than when I found him in my car escaping the cops and he'd just lost Jason."What happen

Roxie's POVThere is a soft rhythmic beeping in the background. What is that? It doesn't sound like my alarm clock... Is it someone's phone? Are they ever going to pick it up?I'm so confused. Where am I? I don't remember anything... All I know is the darkness is starting to fade and with it comes a sharp pain in my side. I don't like it at all. Did dad do something to me again?I groan. Why do I feel like I've been hit by a Mac truck? I feel weak and sore. I feel like I'm trapped between awake and asleep, and the sleep is trying to pull me under again... but I need to wake up! I need to know what is going on...I blink my eyes open with superhuman strength. I didn't know when my eyelids gained a million pounds. I can barely make anything out in the haze. Everything is bright and blurry.The first thing I notice is Kurt. His head is laying beside me. His hair is disheveled, like he's been running his fingers through it. How long has he been here? Why is he here? He doesn't look very c