MasukCHAPTER SIXTY-TWO:Saphielle’s POV: The more his hand stayed on me the more it felt like it was on fire, burning my skin, and the vision from before became clearer. There he was, killing me. Driving his blade into my stomach over and over again. The beast behind him was unlike anything I’d ever seen—it was terrifying. I had no idea what any of it meant. Hell, the old lady had stopped appearing in my dreams as soon as I cut ties with Azrael. So all I could do was maintain the distance between us. Even though he protected me, made me laugh the most, and showed me care… it didn't matter that he was all I thought about or that it hurt me so badly to say goodbye to him. It didn't matter that I’d started to fall deeply for him… It was safer to cut ties. “I’m not letting you go,” he gritted. “I want to be yours!” My breath hitched, my heart skipped a beat. He continued. “I like you, a lot. Nothing else matters, freckles. I just want to be yours, please, stop pushing me away.”The des
CHAPTER SIXTY-ONE:Azrael’s POV: ‘I don’t want you here.’Her last words to me played like an endless loop in my head. I couldn't get the image of the hurt and frightened look she had in her eyes as she looked at me.It… it broke me.Out of respect, I’d obeyed her request. And Leanne had assured me, she was fine.“I think she just needs some space,” Caspian said, breaking my thoughts. “I mean, with what she went through, it’s normal for that to happen.”Bullshit.“She let Izar hug her,” I pointed out. “She let him stay with her for minutes while you and I waited outside, explain that.”Izar who had been sitting quietly rose to his feet. “I don't understand that either. But Caspian’s right.”The subtle smug look on his face made me want to disfigure it beyond recognition. “Besides, she’s more comfortable around me—”“Get the fuck out of my room,” I snapped and he bit back a smile. Now!”He raised his hands in mock surrender, smiling widely now as he walked away.Caspian laughed loudl
CHAPTER SIXTY:Saphielle’s POV: “You’ve been warned!” The old lady yelled at me, tears rolling down her cheeks. “Stay away!”“Then tell me why?!” I shot back. “Why do you keep coming to me if you won't give me clarification?”She didn't answer; instead, she kept crying as I watched her form disappear slowly. Goddess. This was frustrating. I need to wake up. How do I leave the stupid dream?I was fucking sick and tired of coming back here. It drove me crazy!!!“Saphielle!” A familiar voice called out behind me, making goosebumps scatter across my skin.What the fuck? It couldn't be. I turned and the last person I expected to see, dressed like the rest of the soldiers with a sword in his hand was Azrael. “Azrael?” I gasped, taking in his form. “This isn't real.”It felt like I had to remind myself of that. This is a dream.But Azrael, he felt too real. The man before him was every bit the man I knew except his eyes.Where were his eyes?Why was there just plain skin where there s
CHAPTER FIFTY-NINE:Saphielle’s POV: It was going to take some getting used to. I still felt that slight ache in my heart. And I feel kind of awkward around her but it’ll get better, I hope.I really want to let it go. I'll try.“Does Kasper treat you well at least?” I asked moments later after we both settled down. She forced a laugh. “Of course, he's the sweetest.”The way she talked… her body language… I wondered if I was reading too much meaning into it. If I should tell her he tried to get back with me recently.Wait. How did I forget that? I'd been so self-absorbed that I completely forgot about that..But I couldn't tell her. What if I’m wrong? I mean, it could mean he was messing with me, right? After all his actions proved he never really liked me, even though he was trying to make us ‘work.’ Eventually, she asked me about my dream again. I gave in. “Not to be overly superstitious, but these aren't just dreams anymore,” She said quietly. “Last time we summed it up to y
CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT:Saphielle's POV:Liora?But that name doesn't ring any bells… Sure, it wasn't a common name but I know at least five girls in this dorm who bear it.“Mom, is there anything else you can tell me about the night terrors from that time?” I asked, hopeful. “No, hon. That's all I can remember,” she replied. “And please, Saphielle, keep your necklace on at all times. I'm begging you. Please, you know—”“It was just that ONE time, ma.” She sighed. “It still is dangerous. I'm so worried right now; I might go down to your school to confirm everything is fine. Please, protect it, guard it like it's your life or our family will be ruined.”Here we go again.“And you still won't tell me why a necklace holds the safety of our family?” She paused for a second. And then she spoke, “No dear, it’s much safer for everyone if you're kept in the dark.”Same reply as always. Why did I even expect any valuable response? “Alright ma, I've gotta go. Say hi to dad for me.”“Okay, ho
CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVEN:Saphielle's POV:“You wanna tell me what happened in your dream?” Leanne asked, breaking the awkward silence.“No.”She blew a breath, flexing her fingers around the wheel. “Same nightmares? The one with the woman and child?”I kept quiet. But she didn’t take the hint.“… I don't see any marks on your neck like the last time. Was it because I woke you up?”Unable to hold back, I blurted. “It changed. Now can you stop trying to spark a conversation?”“Wait.” She eyed me briefly, completely ignoring my request. “What do you mean it changed?” “Nothing,” I said firmly. “Let it go.”Surprisingly, she obeyed. Which was good because I had bigger problems and I wasn’t even sure mom would pick up the phone. It's been three weeks since I tried reaching her.Minutes later, we pulled up to my dorm. “Thanks,” I said quickly, climbing out of the car. I hurried up to my room, but as soon as I walked in, I was surprised to find someone sitting on my bed.“Rina?” I frowned. Ri
CHAPTER FORTY-NINE: TW!!! Saphielle’s POV:My feet kept hitting the ground as I ran with no destination in mind. The wind brutally slapped and hit my face, drying the tears on my cheeks. I need this to be a dream. I need this to be a lie. But the ache in my chest proved it was all real. Leanne
CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN:Azrael’s POV:Everyone had enough reason to be worried about me.I'm worried too. I can feel how strong he is, I can feel how hard he's trying to break me. Maybe going back to Rosita was the right choice but I wouldn't. I wasn't kidding when I said I wanted Saphielle and I wan
CHAPTER FORTY-SIX:Saphielle's POV: “What do I do, Annie?” I sighed. “I can't keep having this confusing nightmare.”But she's not listening, she's lost in her own head, her soda abandoned.I turned to Izar—we'd made it a tradition to hang out whenever we all had free periods at the same time. “D
CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR:Leanne's POV: “We shouldn't be doing this all the time,” I said breathlessly, my lips still tingling from the hard kiss.Kasper scoffed, undoing his button and then his zipper. “It's already too late to back out now, don't you think?” “I—”“Don't tell me you still feel bad abo







