*Thelma*The fireplace's dwindling flame crackles; the air stills as the dust settles. In deafening silence, the imposing figure in front of me causes my mouth to turn dry.I didn’t need anyone to tell me that this was the hybrid, Kwaad, Madam Emma spoke of. The beast that had entered the house earlier had been both majestic and terrifying, standing at what must have been twelve feet, on his hind legs, with a delicate slouch. With white fur that reminded me of a ball of wool, I wonder how it would feel burying my fingers into that beautiful mane. His gray eyes had a pleasurably unsettling effect, reassuring in their reflectiveness, yet menacing. Kyle is daunting, even in his human form. His gray eyes are like silver-fire; I feel lost in their flame as he regards me, but I don’t want to be found. Not yet.He steps closer to me…his scent causing my head to spin. I step back, but can’t escape, as my back hits something hard…a wall. With a finger, he tilts my chin up to face him. I lic
*Thelma*Kyle grips the steering wheel of his car tightly as we drive further away from my home. I gaze out of the window into the dark. The darkness seems to reflect my feelings as we move further and further away from my comfort zone into the unknown. Tears burn the back of my eyes but I try to blink them away. The serious look on Kyle’s face tells me he isn’t one to sympathize with mopey women; he made that abundantly clear during my farewell with Roy and Ma. Although I can feel the heat radiating from the man sitting beside me, I feel so alone. I have no idea where we are going, and my emotions have caused my throat to clamp up; I couldn’t speak if I tried.We left the other man and Rhea behind. I’m not sure if they will follow us, but for now, I don’t see any other car. It’s only Kyle and me. Alone. Ma had placed her palm on the window as the car drove away, fat tears streaming down her face. The memory of Ma crying silently while Roy tried to look strong from the door breaks
*Kyle*I know the scowl I will find etched on her face before even looking at her. There is no reason to mince my words, or soften the blow of what is required from her.She’s attractive enough, and my body is already aching for her in a way I find both confusing and different. I am not a virgin, but I know I have never found my body reacting to a woman the way mine is at the very proximity of this witch.I can smell the subtle hint of wild lavender and strawberry marinating on her. It doesn’t help that merely by kissing her, it has stirred her to the point of arousal; I can smell her desire for me. This is making me want to just take her here and now in every way possible, but I have to control myself.“Sorry, you want me to do what?” Thelma asks.I hate repeating myself to anyone, but I admit, this is a rather serious proposal that probably sounds insane. It’s not just a question of lust and passionate sex, but rather one of life or death.“I want you to have my child,” I repeat as
*Thelma*The car drives down a dimly lit curved driveway. Artificial lights shine on the battered roof of what looks like a renovated nineteenth-century mansion. My breath catches at the sheer size and magnificence of the residence.As the car slows down and eventually comes to a stop, I marvel at the beautiful green ivy crawling across the stone facade of the mansion. Sterling silver buttresses line a wide porch where Rhia stands with the other man from earlier, and a young girl who looks almost my age. Chic surface designs hint at wealth. The well-manicured garden around the manor looks very well-kempt.“Show Thelma to her room,” Kyle barks as he throws the car keys at a young man that comes running toward us.The young girl steps forward with a wide smile on her elegant youthful face.“Hi. Where are your bags?” the girl asks in an overly cheery voice.I point at my small satchel. She seems perplexed at my lack of actual luggage. Kyle hadn’t given me enough time to pack much of anyt
*Thelma*The steam from the hot water in the shower has a calming effect on my taut nerves. In a matter of only three days, I have managed to meet more members of the Kwaad pack; some of them welcoming like Kim, and some like Yasmeen, not so much.Rhia has been so patient with me when teaching me how to get in tune with my powers. Luckily, we don’t learn in an actual classroom, which is a huge relief. Yesterday she took me to a creek where there was a beautiful fountain. The scenery was so relaxing I wish I could have just stayed there forever. If school always had this kind of backdrop, maybe I wouldn’t have minded it so much,The sound of the waterfall had put my mind at ease, paired with encouraging words from Rhia. I welcomed every part of the relaxing exercise; a complete paradox to my first night with Kyle which had been a total disaster. I still can’t believe that he threw me out of his room like a used tissue.I had just laid in bed, oily, like a fucking greased-up hog.Why ha
*Kyle*I slowly walk down the hallway toward my room; knowing Thelma is already waiting for me there, I wonder what to expect. The last time I saw her naked, I had been tempted to skip the foreplay and just take her. The way I am so sexually attracted to the witch is perplexing. I had planned to take her in every way possible, but I backed out right at the end. I am not a virgin; I have had my fill of women, but never one was a virgin themselves. She even told me she had never been with a man; I had broken her mouth virginity when I kissed her. That’s a lot of pressure…for the both of us.How is a man supposed to take a woman’s virginity? I had been told the first experience is always painful for the woman…how, then, do I restrain all this pent-up passion I have toward Thelma?I am nervous as fuck…I chuckle. The almighty Kwaad is anxious about having sex with a woman. I walk into my room, conflicting emotions overtaking me. It is dark, except for the moonlight and a few candles lit
*Thelma*The golden rays of the sun pour through the drapes. I blink, tears stabbing my eyes, and I turn to my side. I didn’t sleep a wink the whole night.Standing up, I walk toward the window. I shove the drapes aside and allow the light to wash over me.“Breathe, Thelma. Breathe! Happy thoughts!” I say to myself. How I wish my siren abilities could work on myself….But what they say is true: a physician can’t heal themselves.I cover my face with my hands and hold in my sobs. I took a shower after leaving–wait–after getting thrown out of Kyle’s room again. Afterwards, I felt so worthless, and had just laid on top of the bedcovers naked. I guess I was an idiot to think there could be an amendment to our agreement. I have to let the fact that I am nothing but his incubator sink in. All he wants is to impregnate me, period. He hadn’t made any promises of any kind, so why did I expect an ounce of compassion or softness from the ruthless beast?I feel exploited…gods, I want to go home
*Yasmeen*The look on the pathetic witch’s face when she saw me and Alpha Kyle exit his room was priceless. I have no doubt she thinks I spent the night with him. What she doesn’t know is that he summoned me to bring him his morning herbal tea; he needs it to keep the migraines away.Walking into his room had left me repulsed and hurt. There was no mistaking the scent of the witch and the stench of their intimate juices clinging to the air. I had wanted to scream my lungs out at the thought of Alpha Kyle touching and making love to her.I guess it’s my fault for allowing Alpha Kyle to friend zone me. I had stepped aside, for so long, hoping that one day he would see me as the right match; a woman that is strong, and a shifter just like him.It’s not too late, though. The wench is only here to give him a child…The wench had better get pregnant soon so that she can stop stinking up my man’s room. I heard Alpha Kyle telling Beta Mathias that she will leave as soon as the birth happens.