LOGINOkay, so holding someone innocent hostage is probably not a kind person move. I could say something like ‘war has no place for kindness,’ but that would be saying I’m a soldier who kills or something like that. I am not. I don’t wanna be here. All the bravado is slowly fading, and I’m contemplating whether this was worth it. The closer Creighton gets, the more I realize he’s counting on me not being willing to risk his daughter’s life. He’s counting on my kindness. He's calling my bluff. If I push her away, then he’ll kill me. If I don’t, will he stop last minute?Am I willing to take that gamble?I sighed and glanced at Eliana, who was shaking. I kicked her away, causing her to release Ceila, then I pushed the screaming girl towards the reporter. Clutching my knife like that would somehow protect me. Claws dug into my shoulders, and the full weight of Creighton sent me falling back into the ground. I whipped my head to the side, avoiding his first attack.He lunged his head forwar
I’ve done a lot of stupid things in my life. Some have led me to the doorstep of death, and others have come with little to no consequences. Today though? I’ve got to applaud myself for the stupid decision I made to run into the woods. My wolf just felt like that was the more likely place Cassiel could be, and I took off without thinking. What a dumb thing to do. Now I’m lost. I don’t know why I did this. I have to find Cassiel, but I also don’t want to be stranded here forever. I stopped abruptly, almost tripping over something. My heart was pounding hard against my ribs. It hurt. I exhaled loudly and glanced around. The dense trees and the cloudy skies made it difficult for me to see where I was coming or going. I tapped at my jean pockets and whipped out my phone. Oh, thank god, I still have it. I pulled up the map. I’m not sure where I am, but I can find my way out eventually. I shoved the phone back and decided to do things the old school way. With my ears and nose. Those pic
We don’t get fights like this anymore. We’re modernized werewolves; fists, blades, maybe a firearm if someone’s desperate—that’s our usual. But seeing two primal wolves in their true forms, tearing into each other? Claws, teeth, raw power cracking through the air? It would’ve been mesmerizing if the rest of us weren’t getting swarmed by a pack of idiot witches.The old witch on our side was doing her part, cutting off their magic and keeping them from helping Creighton—but that left me stuck guarding her. And these witches aren’t stupid. They know someone’s interfering.I haven’t had to kill a witch in a long time.And these witches are really testing me.One of them screeched and lunged for the old witch, who was still in the car. Lost in a fog of magic. I caught her mid-air and slammed her into the dirt. Another came from my blind side; I grabbed her, twisted, and threw her down on top of the first. Their twin shrieks ripped through my skull, sharp enough to make my vision blur.Blo
Eliana and I headed up the stairs. We could hear music blasting through one of the doors, so this place isn't exactly sound proof. It's not like Ceila can't afford a house. Her grandparents did leave her their home as well, but she prefers to live in this apartment complex because it's closer to her work. Eliana pulled out her phone to check on the fight, and I looked away. I didn't want to panic, then lose sight of the part I'm supposed to be playing. But I could hear the whispers even though she'd lowered the volume. The reporter was screaming; something had gone wrong. Eliana tensed next to me, then turned the screen off and shoved her phone back into her pocket. The sounds I'd heard didn't make me feel confident, but since I didn't see it, I can delude myself into thinking everything is perfectly fine. I stepped up the stairs, eventually stopping on the third floor. My heart was pounding, and my nerves were all over the place. I raised my hand, curling my fingers into a fist,
With the car out of sight I was panicking even more. Fuck, this is so bad. This is so freaking bad. I don't want to jinx Cassiel by thinking negatively, but let's be honest, evil people don't just go down like that. I continued staring at the driveway through the window before finally dragging myself away. No time to waste, I told myself. I grabbed a free bag and shoved everything I needed. Then dressed for the occasion. I walked out of the room once I was sure I had all my essentials. Eliana was standing right in the hallway, baseball cap on, face mask, and hoodie to ensure she couldn't be noticed. “Are you ready to go?” she asked, pushing away from the wall. “No, but I don't have a choice.”“Yeah, this was your idea.” I can see her eyes rolling. I reached into my bag and pulled out some sunglasses.“Here, add this, your eyes are easy to recognize.” I hand them over to her, and she thanks me. “I know it was my idea.” I finally say. “But that doesn't mean I'm happy about it. I ho
Today is the day. I'm not as worried as I should be. I know I'm going to win. I know it in my bones. Or I'm deluding myself either way I feel pretty confident. Matthias drives us to the location. He insisted on going with me even when I wanted him to stay with Aurielle.What a weird guy. I stayed silent the whole way, thinking about Creighton. He's older, and in my experience, that usually means they're very weak, or they've had enough experience to give them an advantage. I'm not sure which lane he falls into, but I'll learn that when I see him. People will be watching, for my pride and sense of peace, I have to win. Mostly, I need to be around my mate for the rest of our lives. I cannot lose. Perhaps that's why I think I'll win. I mean, I'm going to kill him. He's not going to live. Treason against the region is death by execution, so his death is practically sealed. I closed my eyes and started to do something I hadn't done since I was a kid, and I would hide out in my closet to







