After That Night Novels & Stories

The night's events had unfolded swiftly, a testament to the pack's ability to respond promptly to emerging challenges. Exhaustion weighed on Luna, the culmination of a journey to Blackmoon and the subsequent nocturnal mission taking its toll. With the pressing matter addressed, Luna and Alpha Burst sought the comfort of sleep. The enchanted forest, ever watchful, cradled them in its protective embrace as the night unfolded its final chapters. The morning sun painted the horizon with hues of warmth, signaling the dawn of a new day in Nampa. Luna, though fatigued, awoke with a steadfast resolve. The interrogation awaited, and the truth behind the spies' presence needed to be unveiled.

I swallowed and nod. "Like it never happened." I agreed and pulled my arm free of his grip and fixed my clothes. As I left the room and closed the door behind me, the ache between my legs mocked me with a memory that I will never forget. Forget Elena. Forget about it. Everything will go back to normal tomorrow. I chanted in my head as I made my way out of his room and hostel.

Not only did he feel no fear or guilt for nearly killing her, but he even regretted not successfully clearing away the obstacle she represented for Ella. How ironic. Winona suppressed the pain in her chest and went straight to the bedroom. Carter's wish would come true soon enough. That evening, Winona went to bed early. The space beside her was cold. Asher often worked late in his study before coming to bed, so they barely spoke before sleeping. She was used to it by now. Just as she was drifting off, a pair of large hands pulled her into a warm embrace. Asher's hot breath brushed against her neck, sending a shiver through her.

I hanged up without leaving one because what would I say. “I called because you said you’d call back but you didn’t and someone came to your door at eleven at night and something in your voice changed”. I didn’t say any of it, I hanged up, put the phone down then closed my eyes. Told myself it’s nothing then slept off. My phone lights up at seven forty. Caleb, not a call. A text “I’m sorry something came up last night. Can I come over tonight?? I’d explain I read it again “something came up” at eleven on a Tuesday.

Nothing remained. No blood. No broken pieces. No sign that only hours earlier, a little girl had flown through the air and fallen there. Only the streetlight still shone, its yellow glow falling across the empty crosswalk. Dad stared at that patch of road for a long time. "Let's go," Mom said softly. Dad came back to himself and started the car again. When they got home, everything was exactly as it had been. The two Barbie dolls, one new and one cracked, still sat on the coffee table. Beside them was the cake box that no one had put away, and the slice of strawberry cake left for me. The air still smelled faintly sweet.

"Arrange a flight to Italy. Tonight." Some things just needed to be cleared up face-to-face. Once they talked, everything would go back to normal.

I vomited mouthful after mouthful of black blood, instantly staining the pure white carpet Victoria loved most. [3, 2, 1!] [Erasure protocol complete!] The instant the system's cold voice fell, an irresistible force violently ripped my soul out of my body. After the pain, my consciousness sank into endless darkness and scattered completely. All that remained was a lifeless shell, lying quietly in a pool of blood.

, the monster screeches as it disappears into thin air. " Emily wake up, we should get going now", Lucas's voice brings her back from her nightmares. Emily gasps, she clutches Lucas's shirt like she always does whenever she is scared. " It is fine now, you are okay", he hushes her like a baby and runs her back tenderly. Emily looks around, it is truly morning. Does that mean she slept through the night? " I slept, Lucas", she whispers as she can't believe it. " How?", She looks at him as she waits for a reply.

“It’s only the beginning of a good life, Mrs. Denver.” The evening went on smoothly as we dined under the stars on the upper deck. The candlelights flickered between us, and the sound of the stream brought out sweet melodies. After dinner, we had an intense lovemaking session until Jess could no longer feel her body move. Her tiredness made me chuckle as I covered her up in some sheets and made my way outside to enjoy the rest of the night. But as I stepped out of the door leading to the upper deck, I felt a cold metal pointed at my head.

It was a night filled with love, laughter, and good food, and everyone was grateful for the opportunity to spend time together. As the night came to an end, they all hugged and said their goodbyes, promising to do it again soon. The families of Aiden and Liam parted ways, content in the knowledge that their love and friendship would only continue to grow stronger. They each went back to their pack, The Phoenix Pack together but then to each other's home. Getting ready for the night, Marcellus showered, freshening up and putting on something comfortable for him to sleep on. A knock came on the door and his mum, Camille, came in.