Earis I pulled the taser from the bag just before he could grab my arm. I didn't stop. I rammed my back into the driver’s seat, bracing myself so he couldn’t drag me out. His hand clamped down on my wrist but it was too late — the taser was already pressed to his ribs.He froze, grinning like it was nothing. But this wasn't a regular taser. This was meant for beasts like him. I pulled the trigger. A crack split the air — like thunder splitting a mountain — as fifty thousand volts and enough amps to drop a raging rhino ripped through his flesh. The bone needles buried in his chest and the rain turned it into a living lightning rod, amplifying the surge until even the storm seemed to flinch.His roar ripped through the storm, animal, guttural, Striga’s snarl layered behind it. The blast threw him backward like he’d been punched by lightning. The recoil slammed me deeper into the seat, spine rattling with the force of it.The air reeked of ozone and burnt skin. My breath caught in m
Earis Good girl. The word sent a different wave through me and what had seemed like anger flickered slowly. He stood waiting for me to come to him. And my legs moved obeying his silent command refusing to listen to the storm in my mind. I kept my fist clenched. “Earis…” Anya's weeping voice echoed in my mind and for a moment it felt like it overruled his command. I had anticipated this. I knew the mark would pull my body towards him even though I didn't want to but I was ready. “You're hurt,” he said, Concern twisted his tone. Still, my feet moved, my body forced itself against the wind and hail. “I will rip his hand off for this. No one scars you but me!” He growled as I stopped before him and our breathing moved in sync. The cold from the rain shimmered away and his heat wrapped around me like a warm blanket even without being touched. His finger traced the searing scar of the belt and my breath hitched from his touch. I was losing myself. A light moan escaped my lips befo
EarisTatiana flew to Anya before I could blink, and when she was about to grab her, a large arrow shot straight into her head, sending her body flying back into the shed and stuck on the wall. “Dad?” Anya whimpered as she rushed towards him, wrapping her hands around him as she sobbed. I stood frozen, unable to breathe or move. What if he hadn't stopped Tatiana? What would have happened to Anya? Other hunters stormed in with weapons in hand ready to slice Tatiana into bits. They must have gotten the signals from their various artifacts. But Bella and her father were not amongst them. Cassian rushed towards Vanya who was out cold on the floor. Checking her pulse. “Earis…” my father called, eyes steaming with fury as he tried his best to lower his tone. But his true nature never fails to slip in. I moved, legs trembling. I had failed my sister, I couldn't protect her. When I got in front of him he pulled me away from the shed with Anya still wrapped around him refusing to let g
Earis In nineteen years of being alive, I've never wanted to drive a knife into someone so badly. My skin still crawls from the humiliation of yesterday. Thank God it's the weekend. I drove straight back to my hometown in Westridge. Not for the hunters meeting they had called for, but to raid the armory and to restock on supernatural artifacts so my next encounter with that fucking hound would be the last. I can't believe he was right about Cassian. Claire did confirm it and if she noticed then maybe I really was blind. I had left campus right after the class without Cassian or Vanya. Though Vanya has been blowing up my phone, swearing she has something to tell me. It must be about the damn redhead. But she can wait. We will all see at the meeting today. I'm sure no one would find out about the mark, thanks to Claire who thinks it's a tattoo and helped me cover it up. Mundanes, so easy to fool. The moment I pulled into the driveway the door burst open and Anya came rushing out.
Earis I lunged at him, the hairpin angled at his throat. But he caught my hand mid-strike like it was nothing. A sharp gasp creaked from my lips in a silent moan as heat exploded inside my veins the very second his palm enclosed over mine. He didn't just grab my waist, his fingers slid lower, palm splayed over my hips, dragging my body over his. I felt every fiber of muscle, his well-built chest and abs carved like stone. Every breath he exhaled was like it was mine to take. The mark on my neck pulsed in sync with my heart which was pounding heavily against my ribs. He pulled my hands closer to his neck, the sharp tip of the pin slowly grazing his neck like he was daring me. A low gasp rippled through the classroom. “Don't worry, Miss Lockwood would never hurt me,” he said, turning to the class while keeping my body locked tightly against his. “Would you, little hunter?” He whispered as his lips grazed my ears. My body jerked in response, betraying me by leaning in further. H
Earis I sat through the class, eyes locked on him. I could barely breathe. His voice was doing something to me. The mark on my neck ignited with heat sending waves of chills through me with every word he uttered. I barely heard the words but my thighs locked in on each other as heat rose low in my belly. “Earis Lockwood! Would you come to the podium for the demonstration?” He said and all eyes were locked on me. Wait what?! Again with my name. There's something upsetting about the way it rolled off his tongue like he owned it. I swallowed hard as I stood. My legs trembled. I slid the hairpin into my sleeve ready for any foul play. The redhead was smiling like she had won a trophy. I still don't understand what her game was. “Miss Lockwood, please don't keep the class waiting,” he spoke again but his tone was less tender this time. My breath heaved with each step I took. I turned to Cassian hoping he would get a glimpse of something but he just looked void. Vanya's reaction