Second Choice Characters Novels & Stories

Kael froze between Vivian and the door, his whole body caught between two directions at once. Vivian’s eyes slid to him. And slowly, despite the chains, despite the blood on her chest, she smiled. “There it is,” she said softly. “The third option, Blackthorne. Which one do you choose?“​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

And there, in the center of the code, was Julian's designation: FINAL_BOSS_TIER_S_MARIONETTIST_ACTIVE. Directly below it: PLAYER_PRIMARY_CAMRYN_CHAVEZ_STAGE_III_ACTIVE. And listed in supporting code: PLAYER_SECONDARY_AMON_CAELAN... PLAYER_SECONDARY_MIRANDA_CASTELLAN... on and on through everyone I'd met, everyone I'd fought beside. All of them marked as PLAYER types. Real people transmigrated into the game. None of them marked as NPC. "They're real," I breathed.

“I choose all three.” The words land like a strike of lightning. Storm surges not outward, not violent just present, ancient and undeniable. “I choose Draven,” I say, turning slightly. “For his restraint. His loyalty. His willingness to kneel when power tells him to stand.” Draven’s throat works. He doesn’t look away. “I choose Daemon,” I continue, my gaze shifting. “For his fire. His defiance. For loving fiercely even when it terrifies him.”

This might be the worst act of my life but I wouldn’t care. “You need to make a choice…” I told her carefully. “I will never force you against your will. I plan on releasing both of you after everything is sorted out. You can choose to be with a man with just a few marks made on his back with the whip or you can choose a bloodily battered man. There is also an option for a man with no fingers and a man who is castrated and finger-less. The choice is always yours to make. Trust me!” “You won’t cut off his fingers…” Charlotte told me shortly. She seemed to disbelieve me in this regard. I started to laugh now.

Jake replied with a sheepish grin. “See?” Daniel gave him a cocky grin. “ This is why you should calm down. Your blood is just boiling for nothing.” “Buzz off.” Jake frowned, pushing his friend slightly. They faced the screen and resumed their game. “ Alright. If you have the guts,don't use Shao Khan..or Goro.” “Alright then.” Daniel laughed. He selected Sub zero while Jake chose Scorpion. “Perfect.” Jake smiled evilly. “Let the real game begin.”

YES, SHE MIGHT STILL LOVE HIM BUT DOES SHE LOVE HIM JUST BECAUSE HE WAS THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY? WAS IT WORTH GIVING UP JAMES FOR? WITH JAMES SHE COULD BUILD A LIFE, COULD SHE SAY THE SAME WITH ALEX? SHE CANNOT RISK LOSING JAMES AND THE LIFE THEY HAD BUILD TOGETHER FOR A MOMENTARY MOMENT OF WEAKNESS. SHE WAS SURE OF HER ANSWER, SHE WAS SURE SHE WAS GOING TO CHOOSE JAMES. HE WAS THE BEST OPTION, HE WAS HER SAFE PLACE. SHE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO SURVIVE WITHOUT HIM. SHE JUST NEEDED TO KEEP HER SPACE FROM ALEX.

Willy must have also felt disrespected. During the time when they all served the great queen Agatha, he ranked as the third most strongest of her warriors. Well alpha Leonard was the strongest of them all but he grew weak when he found his mate, Felicia cracks. She made him too emotional. He had helped Queen Agatha get rid of Felicia by filling her in on all the information she needed even about the baby she was having. "Wait a minute! Didn't that boy say he's Jaden cracks? Was there any survivals from the Cracks family except from George?"

Franz was the first—and across two lifetimes, the only one—who chose me without hesitation. I couldn't stop the smile tugging at the corners of my lips. Beside me, Nyxar interrupted the moment. "Princess Althea," he said, voice clipped, "the white serpent is of humble origin. Choosing him will only hinder your divine refinement in the future." Franz lowered his head slightly, shoulders folding inward with a trace of shame. I stared at Nyxar and laughed coldly. "What, are you jealous of him now? And tell me, if the white serpent's status is so low, does that make yours noble?"

I would keep them alive. I glanced back. Roderick and Vittoria were walking away, their faces tight with rage and confusion. It meant nothing. Absolutely nothing compared to what I had planned. “This was only the beginning” I hissed then looked back outside. The second car has stopped, and someone alighted from it. Predictably, he stepped out. What I didn’t expect was for him to look up immediately. His grey eyes met mine. And Aleskander smirked at me. I nearly rolled my eyes but resisted. I returned his smirk, mine more meaningfully, more intentional.

Kieran snarled, “You can’t.” Donovan’s smile was sharp. “I can.” He looked straight at me. “Choose your champion.” My breath hitched. Kieran stepped forward instantly. “I will fight.” Adrian moved too. “No. I will.” I shook my head. “Neither of you.” Donovan’s eyes gleamed. “Interesting.” “I choose myself,” I said. The pack erupted. Kieran turned to me. “Nova” “I won’t let you die for me,” I said. “Not either of you.”