Rem Reckoning Novels & Stories

she remarked, seemingly amused by the whole situation. Those words snapped Ruby back to reality. She took a moment to survey her surroundings, noticing the curious gazes of the onlookers fixed upon her. Their hostile stares sent an unsettling shiver down her spine, triggering her anxiety and overpowering the remnants of her anger. Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Ruby gently patted her flushed cheeks, determined to regain control. She spoke, her voice trembling slightly, "I want you to delete the video."

“You still don’t get your sister until the paperwork clears.” “Fuckin’ bureaucrats,” I muttered, smirking. “Even in the underworld.” Remo looked up, his eyes met mine. Hollow, but burning. “I want proof she’s safe,” he rasped. “She’s safe,” I said, voice flat. “Fed. Warm. Smart-mouthed as ever. You’ll see her soon enough.” “Not good enough.” I stepped forward, “You fucked up, Remo. You broke your side of the old accord the second you touched something that belonged to us. And now you’re here, on your knees—”

Kaelen commanded. She turned her head, her breath hitching. Kaelen reached back into the car, his large hand cupping her cheek. His skin was burning hot, a sharp contrast to the freezing rain. Through the bond, she felt a sudden flash of a memory one she hadn't thought of in years. It was the night of their first pack hunt. Kaelen had wiped a smudge of dirt off her face just like this, promising he’d never let anything hurt her. The memory hurt more than the monsters outside.