Semua Bab My Monster: Bab 11 - Bab 20

KAZIEL Danika is terrified and confused. I can feel it. It kills me to see her like this. I didn't mean to show her this fucked up part of me. Hell, it's too early. I can't help but wonder if I have lost her already. "Here." I look up at the sound of Danika's voice as she hands me a bottle of cold water. My hands shake as I take it from her. The animal under my skin is still restless, itching to pull her into my arms once more. After my episode earlier, I'd managed to take her to a convenience store with a bench where we could sit. She deserves all the explanation I can give, but I need to get my shit together. She must have noticed me struggling to open up the bottle. She takes it from me, uncaps it, and returns it to me, watching me gulp water down with a concerned look on her face. Despite her fear, she cares enough to help me. My dove will make a damn good doctor one day. "Talk," she tells me, pushing her glasses up her nose with a shaky hand. "I... I alrea

[HOURS AGO] DANIKA The hallway lights flicker as I stop in front of the door to my apartment, clutching the straps of my backpack. There's loud music playing inside. Of course. Eve never uses earphones. I stand there for a moment, trying to breathe through the discomfort in my stomach. I really don't want to see Eve right now. But I can't stand here forever. So, I take a deep breath and reach for the door knob, hoping that by some miracle, it's open and I don't have to knock. To my surprise, the door actually creaks open. Please don't be in the sitting room. Please don't— The moment I step in, I see her. She's sprawled on her belly across the couch, her legs up in the air. She's only wearing tiny grey shorts and a white bralette, revealing so much pale skin and limbs. Her hair is loose, falling in soft waves down her back. She looks like a painting, so stunning it's unfair. For a second, I just... stand there. My throat goes dry. I can actually feel my heartbeat in

DANIKA My heart thumps louder and faster as Tyler moves over to crouch in front of me, picking up my stuff. His green eyes darken when he sees the blood on my palm. Slowly, he helps me to my feet and turns to look at Jazmine. "Apologize to her," he says in an icy voice. She scoffs in disbelief. "Me? Why should I?" "You insulted my girlfriend, accused her wrongly, and went as far as causing her harm. Apologize," he deadpans. Girlfriend? Really, Tyler? I should correct him, but... he's the only person standing between Cora and me. "What will you do about it? I did not accuse her. I saw her flirting with my man," she hisses. Cora sighs, pinching the bridge of her nose. She hurries over to me, gasping when she sees my hand. "I'm so sorry, Dani," she says, gazing at me with teary eyes. "Forgive my sister, she—" "Why the fuck are you apologizing to her?!" Jazmine yells, her fists clenched tighter. "What is going on here?" A deep voice rumbles in the air, the familiar icy au

KAZIEL The distinct smell of cinnamon. I can smell it.Which means Eve is here. But how?I've never brought her here before. I haven't even spoken to her since that day Danika saw us.There's also the smell of blood in the air. It's definitely not mine. Shit. This is not good. The last thing I need is for my blood thirst to be triggered again. I'd barely kept it under control earlier.Gritting my teeth, I rise, bringing Danika to her feet.Her brows knit. "Is it really her?"I don't answer, but she knows. She follows me out of the room and down the hallway, closely.I can feel her unease and the way her heartbeat stumbles every few seconds.She knows what Eve is, but she's yet to understand the cost that comes with it.When I open the door, the last thing I expect is Aaron, my beta, standing on my porch.And in his arms is Eve.She looks like she was attacked. Her jacket is torn at the shoulder, bruises on her face, and a cut on her lower lip. There's a major cut on her arm. It d

DANIKA I stare at the sight before me, my eyes wide. Kaziel looks too pale for comfort. And…Eve...she looks freakishly innocent. So much that the expression on her face sends shivers down my spine. My mind is reeling as I imagine a thousand scenarios that had ended up with them in this intimate position. And every single one of them sends a jolt through me. Kaziel holds out a hand towards me, and instantly the thoughts vanish. Ignoring Eve's stare, I hurry to them, tuck my phone in the pocket of my jeans, and square my shoulders. If she's a werewolf, she must know that Kaziel and I are mates. "It's okay, I'll take it from here," I tell her, and she blinks at me, slowly pulling away from Kaziel, who manages to steady himself with his palms flat on the floor. Gently, I ease my arms around his body, his muscles flexing. With a grunt, he slightly picks himself off the floor and sinks into my arms, his face buried against my neck. "Sorry," he croaks, and I gently rub his back.