I heard you when you two were at the barn. I heard you planned on escaping after you have Levi,” she said in a whisper. I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat. Is she going to tell Lucas about what she heard? Jace had warned me never to trust them. “A-are you going to tell Lucas about what you heard?” I asked her. “No. I-I have been longing to escape from this hell even before you arrived. The only thing that kept me from not doing was I didn't have anywhere to go and Lucas would find me even before I stepped out of his land,” she answered. “But hearing you and Jayson talking was something that awakened my desire to escape.”I searched for something that made me doubt Brigit's eyes but I didn’t see anything. The only emotion I saw was her determination. “Okay. You’ll be welcome in my pack. One of my pack members was mated with a human. But I’d like you to keep that as a secret,” I told her. Brigit flashed me a smile, a genuine smile and the first smile I saw since I came
My head was pounding and my shoulder was achingMy eyes fluttered open as I took into account everything I was feeling. Slowly lifting my head, I realized why.I was still lying in Lucas’ bed, my mangled body twisted in the blankets. I brought my hand up to my neck, applying pressure to stop it from bleeding. The wound from his teeth left my skin with two deep, clean holes. Most of the bleeding had stopped already, and it stayed clotted unless I moved my shoulder.My eyes scanned the bedroom as my dazed brain tried to recover. Lucas was nowhere to be seen, which was expected.I sighed aloud to myself, a loud and long breath escaping my lips. Once I felt I could stand, I lifted myself off the bed and planted my feet on the ground. I knew the routine after Lucas fed. I left the room as soon as I awoke and didn't let him see me lingering.I had no problems with doing this, I didn't want to stick around in the monster's room anyway. Levi can also sleep soundly without me sleeping beside
I lay in the bed motionless, long after Lucas left the room. I was trying to absorb everything that happened and was failing miserably. However, almost like an answer to my silent prayers, Bridgit soon came to my rescue.She entered with a worried and excited expression on her face while carrying a tray filled with food. I watched as she came to sit next to me on the bed, putting the food in my lap."What happened?" She whispered, almost too softly for me to hear.I stared at her for a minute, trying to recall what exactly had happened. "I-I was looking for it..." I trailed off in a whisper to match Brigit's. "And I heard him coming home. I-I panicked." I looked at Brigit with worried eyes. "He thinks I'm sick. He told me to stay here until I get better. What am I supposed to do? I can't be around him that much! I-I just can't." My whisper was growing into a squeal of panic that was hard to mask.Brigit took my hand and lightly squeezed it. "Don't you see, Carrie? This is your chance
Lucas’ Point of ViewI want her! I want her! I want her! All mine! She’s mine! She’s mine!It took me all my power to stop myself from lunging at her and sank my fangs on her silky smooth shoulder. As I left the room, I felt my body trembling in excitement. A little bit more and little Carrie would be mine. I place my right hand on my mouth trying to keep myself from laughing. Such an interesting she-wolf. I composed myself. I trotted down the marble staircase happily, recalling the conversation Carrie and I just had. I loved the way I made her tear up from the remembrance of her past life. I don't know why, it just seemed to give me a rush.As I reached the bottom of the stairs, I called out for my slaves. "Girls!"Before long, the two blondes came rushing into the front hall. Once I had them at attention, I gave them the plan for the night. "I am off for some business. Carrie is to be left alone to sleep. And you are tasked to take good care of Levi. You are to finish your chores
Carrie’s Point of ViewAs soon as Lucas left his room, I listened closely to the sounds of him leaving the house. I was surprised to even hear a car drive down the gravel pavement outside, away from the house. I listened to the soft rumbling of the car, wanting nothing more than its purr to help me drift off to sleep. Now that he was gone, all I wanted was to curl up in a ball and sleep. I recalled the things he said to me, and shivered at his cruelness.There were times when I thought I sensed some sort of kindness or humanity in him, but each and every instance he has proved me wrong. First, by beating me. Then, beating Jenna. Again, I hoped there was some sort of mercy in him when he ordered me on bed rest until I wasn't ill. He proved me wrong in one short conversation.I couldn't dwell on him right now, though. I needed to focus on searching this room again. I pulled the comforter back from my body, and slowly inched out of it's warm embrace. I placed both my feet on the ground.
I continued eating in peace, enjoying what little time I had to myself. If I shut my eyes and let the taste of eggs fill my mouth, I could almost imagine I was back at home, enjoying the breakfast that our pack shares every morning. Almost. I sighed as the last bite was slipped into my mouth. I savored it's wonderful taste before I finally had to swallow, and wash it down with the milk provided for me. When I was finished, I sat on the bed somewhat awkwardly, wondering what I was to do next. I knew Lucas didn't want me out of bed, so bringing my own plates downstairs was practically a death wish. But Brigit was nowhere to be found, so I had no one to give my tray to. In the end, I decided to lay it next to me and wait. There wasn't much I could do anyway. Minutes passed by, with nothing but the sound of my own heart to count the time. I groaned and tried to keep the tiredness out of my mind, but couldn't help wanting to doze off again. I never was much of a morning person, so it w
My breath hitched in my throat when I could no longer see him in the room, and my heart began to race.Something was wrong. The bedroom door suddenly opened with a large creak. I shot my head towards it, watching closely to catch a glimpse of whoever was there.The door slowly opened further and further, until it was sitting against the wall. Still, no one appeared in its frame. I stared at it continually, knowing that eventually, something was going to happen. Doors don't just open on their own. After a tense minute, I saw a shadow from the hallway approaching the door. I tensed my body, preparing myself for the worst. As they approached, their shadow grew larger until it seemed to stretch across the entire bedroom. When they finally did appear in the doorway, my body and mind stayed tense. Again, it was Brigit walking through the doorway, with Lucas in tow. Bridgit was carrying a large white box in her hands, walking towards me with it. I wanted so badly to ask what was going on,
I practically screamed in exasperation when Brigit knocked on the walls, signaling that Lucas was home. I'd been searching his room for days now, but hadn't found anything. I knew every nook and cranny of this gloomy place, but there was nothing out of the ordinary. As always, he would give me this weird tablet and I would take it, afraid that he’d snap again and hurt me. I jumped back in bed and laid down, calming my breathing. I closed my eyes and pretended to sleep.Soon enough, I heard Lucas come into the bedroom. Instead of moving to his desk like he normally did, I heard him lower himself in one of his chairs by the grande fireplace. "Stop feigning sleep. I'm not an idiot." Lucas' voice suddenly rang out.I opened my eyes, somewhat surprised. I knew he always knew I was awake, but normally he didn't say anything about it. I slowly lifted myself from the bed to a sitting position, resting my back against the headboard behind me. Lucas sighed again, slightly less agitated thi