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Dark magic

Chloe tugged two crumbling bricks loose from the mausoleum wall. There it was her mother’s book. The moment her fingers brushed the cover, the ground gave a faint shudder.“Did you feel that?” Chloe glanced at him.“Yeah. What the hell was that?”“Dark magic. The kind my mother only used when she had no other choice. It comes with a cost, sacrifice. But if I’m up against something stronger than me, I’ll need it.”“Chloe, you’re already a powerhouse. This is risky. If someone else gets their hands on it…”“Then we make damn sure they don’t. Chloe saidBayou, Nwa pack…Hunter pulled up to the house by the river in Bayou. The place was eerily quiet; the kind of stillness that makes you hold your breath. Chloe bit back tears, her gaze fixed on the sunset bleeding into the water, surrounded by the chorus of frogs, the mist rising off the river, and the flicker of fireflies.“Liam,” she whispered, then chanted low, “Come to me.”Nothing. Frustration bubbled up as she lay on her stomach, her

Let the games begin

Chloe glanced up at him, her voice barely audible. "I’m sorry, Hunter.""Shh, it’s okay," focused on drawing the poison out. He shifted, pulling her into his lap. "Drink, Chloe."She hesitated, then bit down. He winced, eyes closing. Seeing her on the floor had shaken him. She regretted the argument, but she still wanted to leave. He managed a small smile.Stubborn as hell, his wild mate. Once she’d had her fill, he pulled away, and she kissed him. He held her close, murmuring a chant until her head rested against him.The elder stepped in. "How is she?""Stubborn," Hunter said dryly, just as Elijah walked in."If you can’t protect her, leave," Elijah saidHunter laid her down gently, turning to Elijah. "I get it. I screwed up. Didn’t think she’d leave. Won’t happen again. The bullets were poisoned."They both stared at him. "Poison?" the elder asked, brow furrowed. "Why poison?""Testing how to take her down," Hunter said grimly. "I’m sure of it.""I’m taking her to her family," Hunt

Beautiful specimen

A massive clock ticked down to fifteen minutes left. “If you got a red envelope, get out. Everyone else stays,” a voice boomed. Six couples lingered, his crew hovering off to the side.“Masks off, if you want,” Callum announced. “Welcome to the main event. Tonight’s theme? Fun… deadly fun.” He smirked. “Unless you’re clever. Winners get one wish, almost anything. But don’t forget, I don’t take orders.” His laugh was sharp, cutting through the room.The screens flickered to life, revealing cages, rooms, and vampires on death row clawing toward their prey.“We found them half-dead. Now it’s up to you, save them or join them. Pick a room, solve a riddle, move on. Fail? Well, you’ve got an idea.”“Good luck. Place your bets,” he added casually.“Samantha and Marcus, you’re up first,” Callum called. “Room three, they saidThey stepped forward, facing their fate.“Chloe and Hunter, your pick?” He paused, grinning.“Six,” Chloe said firmly.“Interesting choice,” he said, leaning in. “I’m roo

Convenient timing

Hunter headed to the corner shop to grab coffee and breakfast, knowing she’d still want a bite. Chloe pulled on her clothes, stepped out of the bathroom, and froze. The masked man was there. A sharp blow to her head, and everything went black.Hunter stepped back into the house and instantly knew something was wrong. The air felt heavy, and then he smelled it, blood. Her blood. His chest tightened. Why hadn’t she fought back? The bracelet. Callum. He tried to follow the scent, but it vanished abruptly, probably where they’d forced her into a vehicle.Hunter stormed into Callum’s estate, not bothering with pleasantries. He got right in his face. “What the hell did you do? Where is she?”Callum blinked, startled. “Who? Hunter, I don’t know what you’re talking about, back off!”“Chloe is gone. Someone took her. You gave her that bracelet. This was your move, wasn’t it?”“What? No! I just forgot to take it back…”“Convenient timing, isn’t it? She gets snatched the next damn day,” Hunter s

I like the idea

Chloe trailed him into the house, and in an instant, he had her wrapped up in his arms, his face pressed into her hair. “Please tell me you’re okay,” he murmured, his voice low and urgent.She eased back just enough to meet his eyes. “I’m fine, Hunter. I shifted; can you believe it? It’s incredible.”He chuckled, a hint of pride in his tone. “My wild girl. Knew you’d get there eventually.” He leaned in, kissing her deeply before she broke away, breathless.“Hunter, they’re waiting for us. And…” she hesitated, her voice dropping, “I want you too, but…”He groaned, stepping back with a muttered curse. They dressed quickly, the urgency hanging in the air. The elder embraced her, as did Lucas, as soon as she walked out. “Really, I’m fine,” she assured them, “but we’ve got two people I need to talk to, they’ve been through hell too.”The pack gathered, and Chloe stood, addressing them. “Thank you, all of you, for coming for me. I finally shifted,” she announced, earning cheers from the gro

When do I ever?

Hunter wasn’t exactly jumping for joy, but he figured sticking with Callum was the smart move. Plus, he had a hunch Callum had a soft spot for her.Callum grinned as she walked in, barely glancing at Hunter. “Well, look who’s here. My lovely Chloe. What’s the occasion? Slumming it with us?”“Thought I’d drop by, spend some time with you, maybe dig into my past a bit. Unless you’re too busy to host me?”Callum pulled her into a hug. “Isabella, come here. Our girl’s back.”Hunter’s mouth opened, then shut. A smirk crept across his face until he caught Arran’s gaze. “Damn it,” he mumbled, striding over. “Back off, Arran. She’s mine, remember? I know that look, I used to wear it.”Arran chuckled. “Relax, man. No ceremony, just a ring? Sounds like there’s still room for me to swoop in.”Hunter shrugged. “Here’s the thing, Arran. I’ve got something you don’t, her heart.”He turned to Chloe. “I’m heading out. Kiss me.”“Since when are you so demanding?” she whispered, leaning in to kiss him.

Do what you feel

They strolled through the sprawling gardens, Arran recounting the estate’s history.“Learning vampire customs is fascinating,” she admitted. “But I’m a free spirit, I need to feel the world around me.”“I know,” Arran said, his tone soft.Chloe kicked off her shoes and dashed barefoot into the green maze. Arran chuckled, then bolted after her. He found her dress first, then spotted her in wolf form. She was quick, but he was older, faster. He waited, her dress in hand, as she shifted back in the bushes.“Can I have my dress?” she asked, reaching out.He handed it over, forcing himself to keep his distance. Her scent was intoxicating, but he held himself in check.As they walked back, Chloe turned to him. “Arran, why don’t you have a mate?”His expression darkened.“Betrayal, huh?” she pressed. “Trust is earned, you know. At some point, you’ll have to let someone in.”He was striking, undeniably so. Arrogant at first glance, maybe, but Chloe saw past that—she saw the pain, the loneline

Give her back

Chloe hesitated for a moment, then kissed him back, maybe it was the spiked drinks, maybe it was something else, but it felt good. His lips trailed down to her neck, and she let out a soft gasp. Arran seemed to lose control, bit her, before pulling her roughly against him. But as soon as he tasted her, he froze, his eyes clouded and wild. His grip tightened as she tried to pull away.“I don’t want to hurt you, Arran, please…”Suddenly, Hunter’s arms yanked her away. She stumbled into his chest.“What the hell do you think you’re doing, Arran?” Hunter growled, his eyes blazing.“Give her back, Hunter,” Arran demanded, his gaze locked on Chloe.“Not a chance,” Hunter shot back, shoving him as Callum and Isabella arrived.“Brother, what have you done?” Callum asked, his voice tense.“Give her back,” Arran repeated, advancing toward them. Chloe stepped in front of Hunter, and Arran stopped dead in his tracks.“You should’ve asked him, Arran. You can’t just—” Callum said“Ask me what?” Hun

Not so happy after all

Dad,” wrapping him in a quick hug. “What’ve you been up to?” Her eyes caught sight of a woman stepping out of the house. “Adele?” she blurted, surprised. Adele had been her nursing school buddy, same age, same classes. She shot a look at her dad. “How do you know her, Dad?”“Adele was born in this pack too. Soon, she’ll be my mate.”“What? And Mom? Where is she?”“I broke the bond a long time ago, Chloe. She made her choice. Now I’m making mine.”Chloe turned and walked off, frustration bubbling over. Adele hurried after her.“Look, it just happened, okay? I love him, Chloe.”“Adele, seriously, it’s none of my business. Love him all you want, I’m not judging.”“Then why are you so mad?” Adele pressed.“Because you lied. Or maybe you’re lying to him.” Chloe stepped closer, her voice sharp.“I broke it off with Dylan, it was way too messed up,” Adele replied quickly."Alright, I need some air," Chloe said, stepping away. Her dad caught up to her."Chloe, hold on. We need to talk," he sa

We're family

French QuarterChloe headed to the French Quarter, strolling down the street, musing about how life had a knack for throwing people together in the weirdest ways. A band was set up on the corner, piano, saxophone, trombone, the works. A cardboard sign taped to the piano read “The Dirty Viper Band.” She cracked a smile and stopped to listen. People were dancing, but she just swayed a little, letting the rhythm move her.James leaned against a balcony railing, watching the crowd below. He liked doing that, studying faces, imagining their lives, their secrets. This city was a mess, but it was his mess. Then he spotted her. She was standing there, watching the band, smiling like she didn’t have a care in the world. The piano guy caught her eye and winked. James rolled his eyes. Down, boy.It started to rain, and people scattered. But she just tilted her head back, arms open like she was welcoming it. James bolted downstairs, grabbed her hand without a word, and dragged her into the narrow

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