The animal was watching us, it’s eyes occasionally shifting between Zin and I. I could barely see though the tears but I could tell it knew we were talking about it. “My mind knows you are right, by my heart says we can’t leave it and we can’t stop going forward to find Reggie.” I whispered. “Then we must go.” Zin turned from me and continued towards our way out. I could no longer see it when he shifted the flash light, but I swore silently I would come back and get it out of here. The hissing grew louder when we entered the small tunnel and then within minutes the sound stopped, no longer echoing around us. I could tell we were getting closer to the river from the moisture in the air and the sound of water racing in the background becoming louder. It was only about a half hour and we could see light touching the opening. I almost ran to it in short relief. The opening was located in the woods that butted up to the river, but it was obvious someone had been through there befo
Cash started to put on his seat belt but paused and looked at me. “No, he didn’t. Michael said he was too damn busy chasing the demon that was let loose. We stayed there about 20 minutes before going back upstairs.” He said in a somber tone which made me realize he was truly worried. We rode in silence back to the penthouse. I didn’t know what to say and didn’t want him to get any ideas that his worrying was special. Once we arrived, I had wiggled enough in the blanket I was able to get out. “When are you going to confront Kelly?” I asked Cash as we walked up to the door. “Soon, very soon. I will not wait on my brother to take action. He has lost that favor and I feel it’s about time he stops trying to protect his mother as well.” His words were full of anger and determination. I only nodded, believing he would hold true to his statement, and followed him in the front door. “You should get out of those cloths and take a hot shower. I need to take once myself, I have to h
“I have been helping you, little bird, what more can you want from me?” Michael was right, he had done what he could so far. “I want you to take me to Hell.” I said bluntly and the look on his face was amusing. “You’re serious? First why would you even dare risk your life like that? Second, what good is finding Reggie if you’re willing to just give up life here?” He asked me throwing his elegant hands in the air. “I won’t be risking my life, you know that, and I am not giving up anything. I know who can put this demon away for good and I will need Lou’s help to release him. It’s been 18 years and I am sure the person of interest I am referring to may have settled down by now and work with us, if only to get a break from his iron cage.” The look on Michael's face went from curious shock to absolute defiance. “No.” He shook his head and turned away facing the counter while Kelpson and Pharel just watched us. “Yes, Michael, it’s the only way. Nybbas visited me again, in my dreams, a
“What do you suggest I do? Hunt her down and kill her?” He said, aggravated. “No, yes, I don’t know, for now we need her to tell us where this witch is.” Cash narrowed his eyes at me, “Even if we did find this witch, you cannot possibly hold her responsible, I won’t allow it.” He was telling me what I couldn’t and couldn’t do again. “I don’t care what you allow, I don’t plan on taking her on. There is someone in Hell who can take on both of them.” I responded glancing at Michael. “Hell? So we are adding another one to the group? How many bodies do you plan on involving in this, Ayda?” Cash’s question hit me hard and I looked away. I was only trying to find a solution so that no one I cared about had to get involved. He wouldn’t understand my intentions. “There’s no guarantee the warlock you’re talking about will help you anyway Ayda, see the reason in this. I can handle the demon, I promise you that, but as for the witch, that isn’t something I can handle easily when spells and
“Excellent! Now, as blood sharing is a very private matter between two individuals, might I suggest your bedroom as a place to do this?” I just blinked at him, was he kidding? “You all look,” Zin glanced at Cash and Michael before looking back at me, “confused, angry? I assure you. Your person will not be touched by a single part of my body. I will be needing a cup for this, and I will have you all know I am actually shy, ironically, when it comes to these matters, hence the privacy.” I understood his request, a little, and got up to get him a cup from the cabnet. My stomach started to protest at the assumption of how much blood I might have to drink. The smell of food coming from the kitchen made my stomach roll even more. I had almost forgotten that Kelpson was cooking. Pheral had left out of the living room the first time Cash walked out but opted to stay with Kelpson and help I noticed. I was glad, I didn’t want to corrupt him too bad before we found Reggie. “Ahh, Ms.
“Breath.” I tried breathing when I heard the command and realized I was telling myself to breath. I woke still feeling the vampire's arms around me. “There you are.” Hearing Zin’s voice I opened my eyes. “I would have given you warning but I was in fear of you making it worse. Sometimes it is best to face the unknown and move on rather than anticipate it and recoil.” “Face it my ass,” I coughed trying to sit up on the floor as his arms fell away, “You should have told me what would happen, hitting the bed instead of the floor would have at least felt better.” I noticed the broken cup and little traces left blood that spilled out. It made my stomach roll again and I closed my eyes almost passing out again. “Now, now, stay focused. Hear your breathing, match your aura to its rhythm, it will steady the waves of sickness that will be gone in a few moments.” He whispered it softly and I nodded, focusing on feeling my chest rise and lower while trying to push out my aura and draw
Her nostrils flared and she turned to me. “If you know what’s best for your friend, I suggest you convince him, otherwise, well, one less witch in the world I suppose.” Her nasty comment struck a chord but before I even thought to react, she stomped out of the living room and then the front door. “What’s that all about?” Before answering me, Cash took a deep sigh. “Apparently, she knows where Kelly is, and also says the necklace can be used to trap the demon again if we have the right ingredients, along with the witch who summoned it. Unfortunately, she knows where that witch is as well, so she has leverage to make a deal.” “Deal? What could she want that she can’t buy?” Michael snickered at my question. “She wants the big bad wolf daddy.” He gestured to Cash and Cash snapped at him. “Hush, city pigeon. You have very little purpose being around here.” Michael sat forward and I could tell they were about to start with another senseless spat. “Okay, enough, both of you. What
After Michaels comment, Cash discussed his plan for the agreement with Dandaline. Tomorrow he would inform the entire pack to meet in Pines Port, at Cash’s home where he will announce the demotion of Leif due to his mother’s involvement in putting a hit out on Cash. He will announce taking on the role of Alpha to include taking Dandaline as his Luna. First however, she would at least need to give the location of the witch that kidnapped Reggie. This was my deal for not hanging her out to dry at the audacity of keeping information and using it as leverage to get what she wanted. It was already late and I needed sleep. Both Kelpson and Pheral headed back to the estate and Michael poofed out to locate Lou regarding the Heavenly treasure around my wrist. I wouldn’t be needing it soon hopefully and Lou was the only one that could take it off. Heading up to my room after saying goodnight to everyone, I just wanted to be alone. Meeting with Zin in the morning was playing on my emotions a