LOGINHis nails dug into my flank as Gray bit and shook his head with a growl. Lucian’s features were frozen onto his face in a scream that never came. Gray stood up as Lucian’s head rolled over his chest and we headed back downstairs.“Stoðva,” I said as the vampires froze and were killed off quickly. The jaguar’s growls were loud and they moved so fast that Griffin and Damon barely had time to claim any kills for themselves. In any other circumstances I would have stopped and savored the moment of victory, but Ilana was in more danger now than ever.That witch would know that we were there. I was sure of it. I’d broken his protective spells easily and the commotion from the fighting had roused all the vampires of the coven. It looked like a battlefield, discarded limbs, blood and bodies littered the mansion.I headed through another door as the line guided me towards Ilana. There was a hidden doorway behind a bookcase which we pushed aside. The tunnel was dark and even as my eyes adjusted
I kept walking, not caring that I was heading out of Griffin’s territory or that danger could lurk on the other side. I didn’t care that I had no idea how dangerous other shifters could be. The only thing that kept me grounded was following that line.“This is Lucian’s territory,” Griffin said as we stopped at the border.That faint line that I’d been following led straight into his territory and the anger seethed inside as I realized that he had known where she was the whole time. A burning rage formed and I could almost taste his blood as I envisioned ripping his throat out.I had no knowledge of how fast or strong they were. I didn’t know how they fought and even the fact that I couldn’t use my magic to its full potential in this world bothered me. I kept seeing Ilana strapped to that bed and it fueled my anger.“I don’t care who’s territory it is, I’m getting Ilana,” I said to him.“We can’t cross,” Jett said.“Then I’ll go alone,” I said as Griffin grabbed my arm.“He’s got a who
I was in a dank cave, it was hard to breathe and I felt the nausea pushing up from my stomach as I stood up slowly and looked around. The cave began to transform into a room, plush carpets appearing with bookcases and finally in the middle of the room a large chair appeared with Claire sitting there.“Took longer than I thought,” she said.“What is this place?” I asked her.“This is my little safe haven,” she said as she stood up.“I’m here to negotiate,” I said as I looked at her.“Sanguis,” she said as her eyes turned white and a bowl appeared on a table and my wrists were slashed by something invisible. My wrists turned downwards and my blood started dripping into the bowl. My wounds healed when her eyes turned back to their original green.“Neat trick,” I said as she barely even glanced at me.“Sede.” My body obeyed and a chair appeared as I sat down, my hands clasping the armrests with a will of their own. I couldn’t move my fingers and I couldn’t speak either. The words were in
“I wouldn’t do that if I were you,” a voice said.I had just kept walking, lost in my own thoughts, trying to figure out a way of feeling Ilana’s bond. I hadn’t noticed where I was going but I could feel the shift in boundaries. I was outside of Griffin’s territory now and about to step into someone else’s.“I wasn’t aware this was your territory,” I said as I stopped walking.“We don’t take kindly to dogs or cats crossing our borders,” he said.“It was an honest mistake,” I said.“You seem lost and I don’t mean physically,” he said.“I am,” I said.He was almost as tall as me, perfectly sculpted and the word ‘vampire’ came to mind. His skin was pale, his eyes almost black but he had a certain beauty that I was sure would draw in any human he wanted to lure into the darkness.“I can smell the dog in you but something else as well,” he said.“I should get back to where I am welcome,” I said as I turned around.“Ah, you’re a guest of Alpha Griffin.” He almost spat the name out.“Just un
I felt the air shift, much the same way when Jericho or Kai traveled through the realms and I looked around as Griffin stood up. A woman appeared and they all smiled at her. She was beautiful in an other-worldly way. The Oracle. I could sense thousands of years of wisdom from her even though she looked to be in her twenties. It was a mystical feeling that touched my soul. Magical. Strong. Ethereal.“You called,” she said in a bored tone.“Hello, Octavia,” Damon said as they hugged.“A gathering in the woods by the Woods,” she said as she turned to look at me. “Christian Sinclair,” I said.“You don’t belong here,” she said accusingly. I felt even more out of place. The Oracle, whatever kind of magic she did have, didn’t seem keen on helping me. I wasn’t sure if it was only my presence in their world that bothered her.“That’s why we called you,” Griffin said.“Hmm, half wolf and half witch, stuck in a world that’s not yours looking for your mate,” she said.“Yes.” I was impressed by w
Jett was still holding on to my hand, his eyes darkening almost completely before it cleared. His skin rippled and I pulled my hand away. The look on his face was one of confusion and I could see his jaguar pushing forward.“What are you?” He was frowning but I could also sense curiosity from him. He clearly didn’t perceive me as a threat. That part pissed Gray off and I had to push him down.“I’m half wolf and half witch,” I answered him.“Impossible,” he said and looked at Griffin for a moment before turning back to me.“Yeah, I said the same thing about you cats,” I said.Jett grimaced and lifted his hands in the air as he looked at Griffin again. “Jags, man. We’re jaguars, not just cats. What the fuck Griff? Is this a friend of yours?”Griffin chuckled and shook his head. “He sort of fell out of the sky.”“Asshole,” Jett said.“Someone’s kitty litter hasn’t been changed,” Griffin said as Jett glared at him.“Fuck off. I’m telling Sierra. You know she likes me more than you,” he sa







