For two days, I’ve been watching YouTube videos and practicing how to do vampire-like makeup convincingly. I’m getting ready to go before the sun sets, doing my makeup. I don’t want to be out when the sun is down because Vampires are more likely to be out. Only Originals can come out during the day. Once I’m done with my makeup, I mask my scent. I planned to sneak out through my window because I don't want the boys to see me looking like a vampire and ask questions. Before I can sneak out someone bursts into my room. “Vampire,” Lucas growls, pulling me behind him. “Vampire,” I say, confused. “I smell a vampire,” Lucas says, looking around the room. “I don't smell any vampire,” I say from behind him. “It's gone, but did you see anything suspicious?” Lucas asks as he turns around to face me. “No, I di—” “What is wrong with you, Luna?” Lucas says, cutting me off. “Are you sick?” he asks and places his hand on my head. An earth-shattering growl is heard the second he touches my hea
It’s been a few minutes since Theo went in for a shower. I’m staying in the living room waiting for him to be done. I plan to take a shower after him, but I don’t have any clothes. Theo made us leave the cabin without giving me a chance to pack my things. I walk into the bedroom to find out if he’s done. He has been taking a shower for a long while. I walk inside and hear the shower still running from inside the bathroom. He takes a long shower, that’s for sure. I’m about to step out of the room when I hear the shower stop running. He must be done. I turn back around to wait for him to step out so I can go in. He opens the door and walks out with only his towel around his waist. I’m starting to think I should’ve left and not waited for him to step out. I’ve never seen someone sexier in my life. His upper body is still wet from his shower, and it’s making his abs look insanely attractive. I bite my lips to stop the images forming in my head as I imagine how his body feels on my fin
“Everything is ready. You can go in, Luna,” Liam says, walking out of the dungeons. He just finished chaining Theo to prevent him from going on a killing spree. All day, I’ve been praying his wolf won’t lose control and kill anyone during the full moon. “Thank you, Liam,” I say before entering the dungeons. Entering, I hear Theo struggling with the chains. His wolf must be fighting him to shift. I walk closer, and see Theo struggling to stop the shift. His eyes keep changing from their original color to golden. If he can keep his wolf from forcing the transition, it would help. “Theo ,” I say, walking closer to him, hoping to calm him down. He snarls at me, and I stop moving. “Theo is gone Mate. I’m Xavier,” a deep voice says. I look at Theo ’s eyes and they’re golden. His wolf has taken control. Before I can talk Xavier out of shifting, he transforms, and a black wolf stands in front of me. His wolf struggles to remove the chains from his paws, and I watch him almost bre
The following day, stepping out of my room, I find Theo standing in front of my door. “Theo ,” I say, a little surprised to see him. “Come with me,” he says and walks down the stairs. I follow him to the living room, and he doesn’t speak until I sit down. “I’ve realized that finding your Mom by yourself is important to you. I’ve decided to let you continue with your search on one condition,” he says, and for the first time since I met my mate, I smile at him. “What’s your condition?” “I must come with you.” “You want to come with me? Why?” I ask, surprised. “It's the only way I can ensure your safety and once we’ve found her I can make sure you return with me.” This is what the girls and I were talking about yesterday. He’s so possessive over me, but he doesn’t show any other emotion toward me. “Agreed,” I agree because I won't have to worry about him stopping me. “Good. We leave tomorrow,” he says, standing to leave. “Thank you.” “I didn't have a choice,” he grinds ou
THEODORE Theodore walked inside the cabin, his mate in his arms. He could see the bruises all over her body from his harsh training. He didn’t mean to hurt her, but the training was necessary for her to be strong when they enter vampire territory. He couldn’t risk what happened the last time she encountered a vampire. His wolf would kill him if he allowed her to be harmed again. Theodore gently places Anastasia on her bed and walks to her bathroom, filling the bathtub with warm water. She must be exhausted, but she needs a good bath and a good sleep. Once Theodore is done filling the bathtub with water and scented oils, he walks back to her. “Anastasia ,” Theodore calls her name softly, trying to wake her up. He can’t be harsh with her after all the training she endured. “Hmmm,” Anastasia says in her sleep. She’s trying to block out his voice so she can sleep. “You need to take a shower. Wake up.” Theodore tries to wake her up again. “Okay,” Anastasia says, opening her eyes
“Explain,” I say when we’re all seated. “As I said, I’m a witch, and I’m here to help you enter vampire territory,” Ekaterina says. “I got that part, but I don't understand why you would help us. If anything, you shouldn’t want to help the werewolf King's mate find her mother.” “I know a normal witch won't, but I’m not just any witch. I’m a witch who is alive because of the werewolf King.” “Tell me how that’s possible.” “I saved her from near-death,” Theo says, being vague. “Really? You saved a witch?” I ask, surprised he did. His Mom hated witches, so I assumed she must’ve passed down her hatred before she died. “It's surprising, right?” Ekaterina says, smiling. “Yes, it's shocking given that his mother is the reason witches and werewolves everywhere don’t get along.” “Yes, but Theodore doesn’t hate witches. Or he didn’t when he met me.” “So, he hates witches, but he doesn’t hate you? You just called him by his name. You two must be really close.” “Yes, we are,” Ekaterina
The following morning, I woke up more tired than usual. I also feel very cold. Ekaterina made the cave warm last night with her fire, so I shouldn’t be feeling cold. I try to stand up but find it challenging. Water drips from my forehead and lands on my hand. I look up to see if the cave has a hole and water is leaking through, but it doesn’t. Bringing my eyes back down, I notice my hands are wet and not only my hands my neck and face. Why am I sweating? I’m not hot. I’m cold. I try to lift myself off the ground, but I can’t. “Anastasia , what’s wrong?” Theo asks, rushing to my side. He must have noticed me struggling to get up. “I don’t know,” I whisper. My throat feels sore, and it hurts to speak. What’s going on? I look Theo in the eyes, pleading with him to help me. I’m scared. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. “Do you feel pain?” he asks, worried. I nod my head, saying yes. “Where do you feel the pain” I use my hands to gesture all over my body. “Do you know why you’re
Theo and I spend the day at the pond. He didn’t go back in water after almost marking me, though. I want to ask Ekaterina why she stopped him, but I think she’s avoiding me. “I think I’m feeling better now. Please, can you turn away?” When he turns away, I step out. Even though we were half-naked under the water a few hours ago, I’m still not comfortable being seen only in my underwear. My throat doesn’t feel sore anymore, and it doesn’t hurt to talk. My body temperature’s gone down. I feel stronger. I’m sure it's because of the spells Ekaterina cast into the water. They must’ve helped me recover. I dry myself with the hand towel I packed from home. “You can turn around now,” I say once I’m done putting on my clothes. “Are you sure you’re feeling better?” Theo asks, facing me. “Yes,” I say, and he places his hand on my forehead. “You’re right. Your temperature is much lower,” he says, removing his hand from my forehead. “Yep. Where’s Ekaterina?” I ask. “She went to look for