We run inside the cave and blinding darkness invites us. I can't even see Jessica beside me. I look around and find no source of light. Even the entrance is gone. The only thing that's flashing are the digits of my timer watch in neon red. As they said, the timer has already started. Indistinct voices of people wave around. They are certainly the other students looking for their way. I take a step ahead and just then, the waves of something strange enwrap me. It's as if the air beside me is shifting. And it tells me I should duck. I do so and nothing happens. The energy disappears and a scream erupts under the darkness in front.  What happened? Finding no other way, I keep taking small steps until the air shifts again and this time before I can duck again, something hard and flesh hits my face. I fall on the ground with a thud, hitting my ass in the process. Just then, something heavy and flesh falls over me making me grunt in pain. "Ugh! Bloo

 Silence. Only the ticking sound of the clock and the birds chirping outside stay profound in the room. Even the sounds of my heartbeat ring in my ears. What will he say?  "You...want me to train you?" Tristian raises his eyebrows.  "Yes."  He chuckles and looks down. "Are you joking? Or do you mean it?"  "Do I look like one who would lay a prank like this?"  He clicks his tongue. "Not really. But why?"  "It's simple. You are the Academy champion. And I want to be the next. What's better than to learn from the best?" I say.  "Now I am worried. Complement from Miss Aurora Hemsworth? Hmm. I didn't come prepared." He clutches his heart dramatically. "Poor me. "   I roll my eyes at him. "Would you help me or not?"  "Why would you think tha

  This time I lean close to her and whisper. "About the Kyle thing. Tristian is the Alpha of this place. I'm sure he knows a good deal."    "How can you be so sure?" She whispers back.    "Uh…" Shit! I can't tell her that Tristian saved me the day of that weird creature's attack. Nor can I talk about how I eavesdropped on his conversation and he caught me. Moon God! I sound like a stalker. "Isn't it obvious? He is in charge of this Academy so he must know things. Else, he's not worthy of being an Alpha. Duh!"    "Yeah, right…" She nods her head. "But would he tell you?"    "That's the point. He may not. I have to convince him enough so that he can tell me everything he knows."   "Doesn't sound easy. Last time, he threatened you about Branson's case. I don't think he's easy on trust." Tessa adds.    "How do you know? I mea

 "Are you serious?" I walk around the place, my arms holding my hips and my mind lost out of all reasons as to why we are going to play football!  "Absolutely. Do I look like a joking person to you?" Tristian says. I turn at him and raise my eyebrows. He tilts his head. "Alright, maybe I do. But I am serious about this one. We will be playing football today." He drops the ball on the grass and holds it with his one leg balancing over it's head.  "If this screws up, you are so dead!" I say and he smirks.  "Is that a threat Barbie doll?" His face darkens for a flash of a second. "Because I thought I am the one who gives them." All the hair in my body stands straight. And irrespective of fear and anger, all other types of feelings whirl inside my body like a wave. Why does it feel so—sexy?  "Whatever." I scoff and turn around to hide my face from him. My cheeks fee

 "Mom?" My voice breaks as I choke on my tears.  "Aurie! It's you!" She screams in joy and sniffs. "I have been missing you so much. Where are you? And why did you run away?"  "Mom, I—I can't explain it to you right now. You won't understand."  "Why wouldn't I,sweetie? All my life I supported you. But leave that, how are you? Are you safe?"  I close my eyes to restrain my tears and exhale sharply. "Yes mom. I am completely fine. How are you? How is everyone?"  "We are not good, sweetie. Thomas has been crying since you are gone and your dad is so silent. He doesn't talk to anyone. He locked himself in his room and MoonGod knows what he's doing."  "Oh, I'm so sorry. I know I screwed up mom. But I...I thought this is the best option."  "But where are you, honey? Is it far?"