Her hair was damp to her forehead, and her lips were out in an unnatural light. Clarissa tossed and turned on the bed, her hands twisting on the bedsheet, trying to dispel the dream, but it chased her along.She could see the images of that wall come to life in her mind. It was acute and poignant, and she almost felt that she was there with the witches. She wanted to get out of there, and breathe, but she felt trapped.“Don’t hurt me,” one of the witches cried.But, a couple of men who were shapeshifting like it was so much fun, stepped in and he’d them to their death. They were either staked or burnt alive. There was no in-between. It was mostly dying, or you still die. It didn’t matter which method was used, all they cared about were the same results.The shouts, screams, and pain, melded into Clarissa’s soul as one. She tried to reach out to them, but it was like a glass separated them from her. She didn’t have an idea what she was going to do to make their pains better.She tried

It was getting late, so she needed a torch, and the only one available was her phone torch. Clarissa also knew she had limited time because Archer had gone to town in his wolf and not his human form. He would be here at any moment, and whatever the spooky woman wanted to pass across would be lost.If Archer and the history she read were correct, she would definitely find something here that will guide her to the truth. She had no idea what the truth was, but whatever it was, she hoped she would be ready to brace it bravely.Clarissa switched on the torch as she walked deeper into the cave. Unlike the previous time, it was so dark here. She suddenly wished she had the spooky woman to shine her through, but she didn’t so that was ok too. She walked deeper till she came to a spot that led to nothing. Too scared to go further, she turned to the walls. There were designs on them that she couldn’t make out from where she stood, so she stepped closer to them. The lights from her phone helpe

The drive home was quick and fast. Archer packed by the side of the building, and Clarissa got out. He could see the smile on her face that they were finally back at her apartment. She was beyond elated and happy about it.Without getting her bags, she ran to the door. Archer was behind her, trying to bring out the bags from the car boot when he heard a scream. He abandoned the items and ran towards the house.“What’s wrong?” Archer asked immediately as he got to her.She said nothing, as she pointed at the space. His eyes shifted from hers to the surroundings. Everywhere was a mess, and all her furniture and things were turned upside down. Archer blinked in shock. Who could have done this to her? He turned back to her and pulled her to himself. She cried hard on his chest. His fingers brushed her hair softly.“I’m so sorry,” she said as she pulled away from him. “I keep pulling you into my mess. I should be able to clean up after myself, but all these craps keep happening, and I don

Clarissa stood up from her seat and looked at Archer in shock. Why would he take such a decision without telling her? It was so weird to her. Stacey’s words about Archer being dominant came back to her, and she was beyond pissed that it was true.“Clarissa, do you have a problem with that?” Archer asked easily.Clarissa scoffed. “You go ahead and do things without clearing it with me, and you ask that? Of course, I have a problem with it,” she snapped in anger.He touched her shoulders lightly. “Mate, I took that decision with your best interest in mind.”“It’s your best interest to throw me out of my workplace?” She asked in shock.He shook his head. “I did it for your safety. It’s important that you are ok. I want to make sure that nothing untoward happens to you. I need to make sure that you’re ok. It’s very important to me that this is the case with you.” She sighed as she looked away from him. She couldn’t imagine being without her job. Quietly, she took her purse and walked tow

“It’s going to be fine. She would be fine,” the doctor said softly.He had been saying this for the past hour, but Clarissa had not woken up. Archer was incredibly worried and was about to shake the life out of the “Are you sure?”“Arch…” Clarissa mumbled, jarring the men to look at her. Archer jumped on the bed and held Clarissa close to him. He pulled back, looking into her eyes, and making sure that she was ok.“Are you alright now?” He asked quietly. She nodded, too weak to speak. “Doctor, please, do anything for her to be ok.”The doctor smiled. “The worst is now over. You can rest assured that she will be fine now. All she needs is complete rest, and everything would be fine. I will take my leave now.”“Thank you, doctor,” Archer said calmly.He nodded, and Sam walked him out. Alone, Archer turned his attention back to Clarissa. He held her and, pecked her consistently on the forehead. He couldn’t imagine a life without her. He just couldn’t.“I’m fine,” she said weakly.He sh