Abigail's POV Nothingness, an empty black void! That was all I could see, but I could smell the same stench I had smelt for hours: death! Straining my eyes to see further into the cell I was being held captive in, but the darkness was total and unwavering. I was frightened, and that shocked me; the idea of being scared of the dark was alien to me, but I knew my new roommate was lurking, ever present in the cell; I merely couldn't see him; the only thing that let me know he was still here was the occasional flick of a lighter being opened and closed. My skin still felt tight from where he had run that lighter across my throat, jaw and eyelids. The sick fuck enjoyed watching my flesh scorch and singe, but I think he got off on the smell of charred skin, specifically my burnt skin. I had lived behind a mask of innocence all my life, never wanting to admit that darkness and evil excited me. Yet, this dipshit wore his evil proudly and enjoyed seeing the fear in others' eyes as he cir
Damien's POV Cracking my neck from side to side, I stretched across the bed, searching for my ruby rose; a groan slipped from my lips, finding the sheets cold and empty. Flopping over onto my back, I could smell Red, so I knew she was here somewhere. "Get your ass back in bed!" I grumbled, hearing running water somewhere in the background. She had apparently gotten up to have a shower after last night... Pausing, I tried to recall the night before, our dinner with my father? But there was nothing. No memories, no recalculation of Red and I! The last thing I could remember was training with my father, and then nothing! No matter how hard I clawed at my memories, whatever had happened last night had been erased from my mind, and there was only one male with enough juice and need to do that to me! My father! Opening my eyes, my green hues fell on the pristine white ceiling, with no mould, no dirt or no peeling paint. This wasn't Abigail's room; it was mine. Sitting up in the b
Unknown's POV For years I had searched for her, scoured the planet and beyond for signs of my angel of light and dark, my crimson queen, only for her to fall right into my lap when I least expected it. I had almost given up hope of seeing my ruby gemstone again when she turned up in the town I happened to be observing, a town that was a notorious breeding ground for supernaturals and their secrets. Never had I imagined I would stumble upon her here in plane site, degrading herself by associating with the lowest of the low and the reason I was here: Wolves! Fate, it seemed, liked to play games… I felt sure it was a cruel prank that the universe was playing on me. But don't worry- I like a good game! I had visited her many times since she arrived in this wretched cesspit, watching her try to start her life over. How had she let her standards drop so low? Had she just stayed with me and not run, she would never have wanted for anything, never been forced into hiding and a lif
Abigail's POV I never thought leaving everything and everyone I love behind would be this easy. I have spent years overthinking and talking myself out of doing this, but with each passing mile this coach takes, I travel further away from my Mother's tight apron strings and paranoia. Relief spreads through me, my shoulders seem to relax, and my mind finally clears of the fog. I feel- Free! As the coach rattled along the road, I couldn't help but notice how quaint this town was, having gone from smooth roads to dirt tracks and cobbled pavements. Gone are the built-up shopping centres that housed name brands and pricey restaurants, all with ample parking and valeting. Even the expensive houses with perfectly trimmed hedges and mowed lawns gated proudly with the iconic white picket fences have slowly vanished. What faced me now as I stared out my filthy coach window was heaven on earth. A mass of green trees as far as the eye can see. Occasionally we rolled by a modest bar or sh
Abigail's POV "You know, a gentleman would offer to take the case for me." Pulling the case awkwardly behind me, I half teased, trying to break the silence after fifteen minutes. "What makes you think I'm a gentleman?" He mussed, looking over his shoulder with a wink while watching for my reaction, only to be satisfied by the burning of my cheeks that heated under his intense gaze. "My apologies... I was mistaken... you're an ass!" I grumbled. Pulling the squeaky case behind me, I could see that he was smiling, which only ignited my anger. I don't know why he got under my skin so much, but he did. As if sensing my mood, he leaned over, his fingers softly brushing mine as he took the suitcase handle off me and pulled it himself. When our fingers touched, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of familiarity, although he seemed completely unfazed. Relieved to not be pulling the case, I looked around as I walked, admiring the beauty of the town. I had merely walked tw
Abigail's POV Jolting upright from my nightmare, startled by the loud bangs on my door, the force behind each thud seemingly getting worse. "Ouch," I whined, finding myself on the floor looking up at my bed, my head throbbing uncontrollably from the impact of the fall and the unnecessary thundering on my door. "Red, I am coming in; I haven't got all day." Recognizing the voice instantly, I frowned; no one calls me Red. The door handle turned, causing the last whispers of sleep to vanish and my nightmare with it. My whole body felt empty, almost like all the energy had been sucked out of me, but from what I remember, the nightmare had been paralysing. I didn't eat last night, rationalising inwardly that how I felt was normal—pushing myself back onto my heels, trying to find the motivation to pull myself up onto the bed. I was startled back to reality by a voice beside me. "Why are you on the floor? Earth to Red?" I heard him suck in a breath and guessed I had hurt my head in
Jason's POV "Son, I know you don't like these town meetings, but it is our responsibility to ensure our pack's safety, and we can only do that if we work with the towns on our borders. It's an hour out of our week to hear their issues and report to them any trespassing and concerns we have." Maxwell explained, his tone relaxed, but his face left no room for argument. As the Alpha to the Blue Moon Pack, Maxwell had a fierce reputation despite the rumour mill, started by his enemies trying to destroy his name. He was known as the Alpha who killed first and asked questions later; as his first-born son, I wasn't ashamed to admit the apple didn't fall far from the tree. Nodding to my father in acknowledgement, I refused to voice that I found listening to the complaints of the humans in this town tiresome and futile. If they were too weak to defend themselves, let them die out. As far as I was concerned, a few less humans was hardly an issue. Crossing my arms, I leaned back against
Damien's POV How had this gorgeous creature managed to invade my every waking and apparently slumbering thought? When I saw her looking so defeated in the middle of town, sulking on a bench, I thought she might amuse me for an hour or two; women never usually held my interest any longer than that.. Yet here we are 48 hours later, and I am still as intoxicated and curious as I was on that bench! Even flustered and exhausted, no one could deny her breathtaking beauty! I don't know what I expected when I was charged with finding her, but certainly not this! She's strong-willed, stubborn, and incredibly sassy. All traits I seemingly like! Even as I settled Alice into her seat, I refused to let this beautiful enchantress out of my sight; I could feel the beast I kept hidden, yearning to be back by her side. An unsettling thought considering I had not heard a peep out of him in years; his judgement usually wasn't to be trusted. He made me weak, or so I was led to believe, but I c