Lorraine LebedevaI was warm, the smell of a smoky, tobacco aroma filtered my nostrils.I snuggled deeply into the warm source, enjoying the strong warmth beneath me. My eyes flutter open and the first thing I see is my favorite thing to look at.Hazel eyes, radiating brown sun warmed with inner soft hues of gold.Raphaël smiled softly as he placed a gentle kiss on my lips and pulled away, pressing his forehead on mine.I let out a sigh as I switched positions my naked body pressed up against his.Through the huge window glass rested the tips of trees, a way to watch the changing season in real time. I watched in silence as the steady patter of rain upon the glass windows. Droplets yet to scatter the nascent rays of the rising sun. The sound brings a calmness to mind, a soothing melody, a natural lullaby. With eyes at rest I feel my center, living happily within myself for these blessed moments of solitude.I snuggled into Raphaël's arms, a small sigh escaped my lips when the tip of h
Lorraine LebedevaThe cool breeze brushed my skin, goosebumps coating my skin.I let out a sigh and my eyes fluttered open as it scanned the dark room. I pulled myself up and glanced at the clock sitting beside the bed and it read 4:22 am.I've been asleep for almost 5 hours.My head was pounding from all the crying and my throat was dry, eyes puffy and cheeks flushed with dried up tears stain.I removed the blanket and swung my legs out of bed as I made my way to the bathroom.I flicked the light on and cringed at my reflection. My strawberry hair was messy and my face was all puffy and red. I groaned as I let the tap water run and splashed cold water onto my face. After refreshing myself I walked over to the door and slowly opened it. My head peaked out first making sure that Raphaël was not in sight. I was not ready to face him yet.The lights were off and the only light was from the full moon.Our- Raphaël's room was just across the hall so I didn't want to wake him.One foot in f
Lorraine LebedevaToday was the day. After a week of Raphaël's' team gaining research about the Knights we finally got them. They are currently hiding in Texas and we all decided that we will fly to America because things have quieted down in the underworld and it's better now to attack when they least expect it.But before we left Raphaël wanted to deal with something very important. Abree, Rhett, Dante and I sat in Raphaël's office as we waited for him. "Sooo..." Dante dragged his tone as he awkwardly took a sip of his drink. "How are you guys holding up?" he questioned, his thick Russian accent laced in his tone. Rhett gawked at Dante and cocked his thick brow. "Since when do you care about our personal lives?" Rhett questioned. Dante cleared his throat. "We are stuck with each other so the least we could do is tolerate one another." he explained. I turned to look at Abree who was already staring at me. I smiled awkwardly and she scrunched her nose then looked away. "Well, I'm
Lorraine Lebedeva"What?" Abree snapped.I smiled and shrugged as I continued to brush my hair.We all agreed to have dinner together before we drive to Texas. It was Rhett and Dante's idea. They said it's better to be calm and collected before epic events so eventually we all agreed.Abree and I are getting ready as the other guys get ready in separate rooms. Raphaël wanted to get ready with me but Abree protested saying that we will take forever and the food will be finished when we are done.I mean she's not wrong so I agreed with her which only made him grumpy.Abree was happy that Marcello decided to fly to America just to make sure everything went well. Everyone did not find it suspicious apart from me. I secretly knew that he flew the way from Europe to America just to see Abree and make sure that she was safe.Abree can take care of herself but I think it's sweet of him.My suspiciousness escalated when I caught Abree and Marcello sneaking out together the other night into Mar
Lorraine LebedevaInstead of taking a road trip like planned we took a Private flight so that it could be quicker to reach there.Immediately after hearing the news at 23:48 pm we did not waste any time. 4 hours later we find ourselves stalking a specific house in the middle of the night in the dark.They are dead bodies scattered across the yard and gates have been crashed wide open with glass windows shattered and bullet holes on the wall."Shit." Abree said as she handed the binoculars to Rhett. Rhett analyzed the scene and nodded as he turned to face Raphaël."Yep, they are definitely dead.""Cazzo." Raphaël mumbled under his breath.My shoulders tensed when I felt sick to my stomach but not for puking.I have a really bad feeling about this."Okay, let us not waste any time."Dante and Marcello were in a different SUV, along with other soldiers just for backup.Perspiration shone on Rhett's brow as he was the first one to step out of the car. Followed by Abree. Before I could wal
Lorraine Lebedeva"Dante what the fuck are you doing?" Rhett spat bitterly, he took a step closer to us and Dante pressed the gun further into my flesh."Of course..."Abree laughed bitterly, "The dude has been fucking with us. Let me guess you've been informing her father what we have been up to these past 2 months?"Dante took a couple of steps back, as the others stepped forward. "Clever girl." Dante let out."No hard feelings, I'm just doing my job and father wants his daughter back home." He chuckled darkly.I tried to fight him but he was too strong. Tears stung my eyes as his grip around my neck tightened, slowly suffocating my windpipe."I swear if you fucking lay a hand on her I will-""You shoot me, I shoot the girl. We both lose at the end. So for once think with your fucking brain and do the smart thing." Dante proclaimed, his voice calm and collected.Raphaël met my gaze, anxiousness clouding his features."I will save you red, don't worry." He said.Dante slowly steps bac
Lorraine LebedevaDay 1"Mother!" I screamed.I quickly rushed towards her and placed her head on my thighs.My chest tightened when I saw tears streaming down her face."Mom, mom, no, no don't worry you will be okay..." I sobbed. "You'll be okay." Nodding my head rapidly, I convinced myself that this was a dream. That I should pinch myself awake.She grabbed my hands and kissed it. "Don't worry baby." She whispered, smiling wickedly. "You did this to me, you killed me."Blood rushed out of the open wound as the warmth of life was slowly fading away.I woke up with a gasp. My sweat drenched in the sheets as it slid off my body. I looked around widely, certain to find an intruder but nothing except deep shadows skulled the corners of my room.The pale blue hues of twilight, filtered through the white lace curtains, the wind fluttering the windows.It was just a nightmare.It was just a nightmare.It was the first time I've ever had a nightmare of my mother, especially since her death.
Lorraine Lebedeva3 MONTHS LATERHis fist collided with my face, sending me to the ground so quickly my hair whipped around my face before I hit the mat.I groaned in pain as the hard impact of my chest crushed my lungs and ribs that it became difficult to breathe for a few moments. I was frozen on the boxing ring's floor, almost dead, before I tried to push myself up. My arms wobbled, my chest rose and fell as I desperately tried to get the air back in my lungs. Sweat dripped from my forehead as it glided down my flesh.Get the fuck up Lorraine, you are embarrassing yourself.I managed to get to one knee before crumbling back onto the mat. My limbs are giving up on me.I have been in training for the past 9 hours with no breaks. Simeon has been torturing me for the past 3 months and 4 weeks since I've been back.He made me do terrible things I'd never forgive him for.I killed dozens of people.I skinned people alive, set them on fire, let them drowned, tortured them with weapons' I