EverestI won’t lie, it had been rough. Finn’s dismissal of the mate bond had crushed me. I had barely begun to explore my feelings for him when they were ripped away from me. I’d questioned everything with him before, for sure…but when I felt that bond snap into place, I knew that everything I had needed was right in front of me. Seeing him walk away had been agony of the deepest level. I’d spent a week curled up in bed, too “sick” to go to training. My parents knew something was up, but they didn’t question it. They had no idea. Kali and Cas on the other hand had been by my side throughout the whole ordeal. They had searched for me the morning after to wish me a happy birthday and found me buried in the guest bed that Finn had stayed in, tear stained and exhausted. I didn’t have to say what happened, they both knew, and they didn’t make me re-live it. They’d taken turns bringing me food and water, keeping me company, bringing over movies…real sister stuff. After a week of mourning,

EverestI went to bed that night with my mind racing. How would he feel when he found out I was coming? Would he be mad at his sister for talking to Caleb? Probably…the man seemed to be able to find anything to get angry about. I curled up in a ball and tossed and turned until I finally feel asleep.My dreams were filled with faces of Wendigos and Rougarou’s and other nameless monsters. I ran from witches and would catch glimpses of my golden wolf dead on the ground, a pale, winged beast chewing on my flesh. I fled from one nightmare to the next, calling out for help, calling out for anyone…but the darkness was swallowing me, and I couldn’t breathe. I was gasping for air but there was no air to breathe. Black smoke was choking me, and I couldn’t move. I was paralyzed, gagging on thick tar when a pair of icy hands grasped either side of my head. I tried to scream but I couldn’t. I felt 10 spear-like claws pierce my skull and then I woke up.I was gasping for air and my heart was racin

Finn I set the table for three and poured some wine. I had prepared to eat in the smaller dining room so that we were less likely to be overheard should the conversation turn to Everest. It was light sandy wood, with a black table and six black plush chairs. It had a view of the forest out of the floor to ceiling windows, which slid open to allow fresh air in. I’d changed into a fresh light blue shirt, since I’d spilled on the white one while cooking. I’d made a slow-cooked braised beef with roast potatoes and carrots with Yorkshire puddings and a caprese salad to start. I was no iron chef, but cooking was something mom and I used to do together, and it always calmed me down. It was an escape for me and something I’d hoped to do with Lupin as she grew up…however the girl could burn water, so it didn’t exactly pan out. But she loved what I’d made, so we would sit in the kitchen together while I cooked, and she would eat her body weight in food. Food was a ritual for both of us, me mak

FinnIt surprised me how intent she was on visiting the attack victim. She would have made an excellent Luna. She was compassionate and caring, but more so, she was strong. Her energy was powerful and bold, and she knew how to command herself with integrity and strength…yet she was sweet and silly. I can’t say I’d ever met anyone like her. We walked to the hospital, and she talked about her research with an intensity that impressed me. She was determined to figure out what was going on and she wasn’t to be underestimated. “…there’s just so much to go through. It could be from anywhere. If the girl can tell us more about it hopefully, we can narrow it down at least. Thank goodness you arrived there in time though…Its so strange that it doesn’t have a scent.” “I know, I was confused at first when I only smelled the blood…maybe it’s got natural defences against us…if its venom can stop us from healing, maybe it can prevent itself from being smelled? There are so many possibilities, but

Everest Every nerve in my body was on fire. Finn’s fingers sent lightening sparks across my skin. I was already soaked at his touch, and my core throbbed for him. His lips pecked and sucked down my stomach, leaving marks. My toes curled and my back arched at the feel of his teeth grazing my skin. His hands gripped my hips as his lips moved to my inner thighs. The sensation on the sensitive skin there made me moan. “You like this, gorgeous?” He said huskily. “Yes” I gasped, as he continued to nip and suck on my inner thighs. His claw suddenly grazed across my skin, shredding my panties, leaving me bare. His fingers made their way up the back of my thigh, leaving goosebumps, to my clit. He began to massage me, making my juices flow and my core throb. “Oh, fuck yes” I moaned. His eyes flashed with desire. His lips replaced his fingers as he buried his head between my legs, sucking and licking every inch of my folds. My back arched as pleasure coursed through me. He gently sli