When I came to my head was splitting in two. My hand instantly went to the back of my head. When I felt something warm and wet, I knew I was bleeding.
"Fuck," looking around everything came back to me. Dustin was a demon and his father wanted me dead.
I heard a familiar growl and my head snapped up so quick I could swear I got whip lash. "Marcus!" He was alive. How? I stood up the best I could determined to get to him.
"Raven," turning to look behind me I saw Randy, running toward me. He was covered in blood, but it didn't look like it was his. I looked back at Marcus.
He had shifted. His wolf form was something I had never seen before. "He is a Lycan." I was talking mostly to myself, but Randy heard me.
Marcus's POVShe was dying. She couldn't die. I held her limp body in my arms. She had said she loved me! My little kitten.She had fought so hard. I couldn't protect her. My wolf was howling in my head. I did the only option I had left. I couldn't lose here. There was no other choice for me.We were almost back to the pack Randy was driving crazy to get us to the back doctor as quick as possible. I was losing time though.I had to make the choice now or it would be too late. I just hoped and prayed that she would accept the decision I make.My head rolled to the side as my fangs slide out. Not thinking twice, I bite into the side of her throat that wasn't ripp
Raven's POVEverything hurt. My body ached. My eyes felt glued shut. The beeping that was close by was driving me crazy.I moaned when I shifted my body and pain spiked down my spine. "Marcus!" I heard a woman scream."Marcus she is awake." The same voice screamed again. I forced my eyes open to find out who was screaming. It was making my ears ring.I was in a small hospital room the lights were dimmed and for that I was thankful. I still couldn't move my body, so I just laid still trying to adjust.If the Goddess could bring me back to life the least, she could have done was take this damn pain away. I know it's a selfish thought but fuck this hurt.
Darkness has always been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It has always been there, lurking in the shadows, watching me. Ever since the war broke out between the creatures and humans, darkness has been a persistent companion, protector, and guide. But this night was different. As I made my way through the darkness, I felt something else. Something that has never been there before. Something that has my heart beating a little faster and my skin crawling with unease. The darkness seems to be reaching out towards me. Almost as if it were trying to take me. Memories of the first time I felt the darkness clouded my vision and burned the back of my eyes. "Raven let’s go!” It was beautiful out with the moon illuminating everything. I watched Mike take a seat on top of the picnic table with his buddies Jessie and Brian. I gaze around taking in the park. We were surrounded by the eerie quiet of the deserted forest. During the day the park is full of hikers and kayakers. On
Sometimes the darkness that is suffocating you, that wants your soul, is the only thing left that can save you. Do you own the bravery to allow it to take you? Ten Years Later “Raven, Julia, and Matt just returned. Julia is saying Matt isn’t acting right.” I followed Henry to the garage. I had sent the couple out this morning to scavenge for any supplies we could use for the compound. I wasn’t ready for what met me when we entered the large garage. In the middle of the garage was a hysterical Julia and in front of her was five of my men holding a screaming Matt. He looked crazed. His eyes were bloodshot, his hands were curled into fists, and he was gritting his teeth in anger. At Julia’s feet laid another of my men holding a bleeding forearm. “What the hell is going on!” I demanded. My face was void of all emotions while on the inside I was scared. For the first time in years the feeling of cold-empty darkness was wrapping around me. “He just started convulsing after opening a b
Dustin and I exited the truck. I was furious. My gun aimed at Mr. Swagger’s head. “Freddy, I need an explanation like now.” I demanded my eyes never leave the smug looking wolf. “Do you know who I am?” he asked us he jumped out of the back of the truck. I felt him getting closer and closer. I wasn’t about to let my guard down this time. “Why would I care who you are? You will be dead shortly. Just make one wrong move,” I dared him my voice getting eerily calm. “Oh, Darlin’ I can’t let you kill me you would miss me too much. Your pain is my pain, and I would never want to see you hurting.” He taunted me. “Yeah, not in this lifetime buddy.” “Darlin’ you will be begging for my touch before the week is out.” It was probably the blood loss but every time he spoke my heart would do a little flip. “You won’t live that long.” I stepped closer to him cocking the barrel back. I was getting ready to squeeze the trigger when Freddy stepped between us putting his hand on the barrel of my gun.
Marcus’ POV Two days now I have been planning our next move. Finding my mate was never part of those plans. Almost losing her on the same night was not in the plan. For my kind, finding a mate was special. Ever since the beginning of the uprising, finding a mate was rare. So much death and destruction has left the world in a state of depression. Happiness doesn’t exist anymore for most of us. Watching Randy and my other pack members working alongside the humans in this compound sent a wave of pride through me. My wolf was excited to see our mate’s reaction to our efforts. Visiting her in the hospital room was hard but keeping my wolf away from her was harder. She has been unconscious for most of it. I wasn’t sure how she would react when she had her senses back. I was dreading her dismissing us. My wolf probably wasn’t going to take it very good. “Alpha, we got word back from our scouting team that a group of demons have been boarding up not far from here. So far that hasn’t been m
"You can leave too!" Marcus was still standing next to me in my bedroom after Dustin had stormed out. “Are you sure you want to be alone?” I hated that he was worried. We already established that I was fine, but then again, he wasn’t referring to my health. I didn’t know how to answer him. When he was close, I wanted him to stay. When he wasn’t I wanted him near me. The more time I spent with him, the more I changed my mind about this whole situation. The more I questioned my own feelings. “I guess that’s my answer.” He smiled at me. A sad smile that tugged my heartstrings. I wanted to get it back. “I will be back later. You will see.” It was as if he could read my mind. “I know you don’t trust me, but you will.” He winked at me before closing my door. Finally, alone my mind wouldn't stop racing. How does my life go from normal to chaotic this quickly? I don't know how long I sat there in my bed. I was still in my nightgown and the sun was shining in through my windows. Just when
Tina looked at me with concern etched on her face. “Of course, Raven. You know you can always trust me. What’s going on?” “How well do you know Dustin and Freddy?” “Well Freddy and I grew up with Dustin.” “Wait you mean Dustin and Freddy aren’t brothers?” “Well not biologically. I thought you knew.” “What no.” How did I not know that. I took a deep breath, gathering my thoughts before I spoke. “I found out Dustin is a demon, and his father, Alister, is trying to take over the world by killing off the human race.” Tina’s eyes widened in shock and disbelief. “Are you serious?” I nodded, my heart racing with fear. “Yes, I am. I saw Dustin’s eyes start glowing red. He’s been hiding this from us for years.” Tina’s expression turned serious as she processed the information. “We need to tell Marcus. He can help us.” I shook my head, feeling hesitant. “I don’t know if we can trust Marcus.” Tina’s brow furrowed in thought. “Isn’t Marcus mated to you?” “Where did you hear that?” I a