Lenox povWell, now we are getting somewhere, are we?To be fair, I wanted to use the new friends to get rid of some pent-up anger, but the confession is even better. “Where is he?” I don’t hesitate to ask since this one seems to be more than willing to talk. Side note: in future, I solemnly swear to use the bloodlines, families and kids against the people I torture for information. So far, it seems to be everyone’s weak spot and it’s so damn easy to exploit. “You need to let me live too. And my friend. I will tell you then,” Lumpy still tries to negotiate. “Are you smoking dollar tree dog food? You must be the most delusional fucker I have ever met. Dude, you won’t be enjoying any life quality by the time I’m done with you. Trust me on this one, will you,” I grin at him. If there really is one thing I enjoy more than looking at my woman and baby, it’s watching the tears fill a grown man’s eyes. The desperation, fear, terror. All of those things, best if together, feel like I’m t
Lazarus povOnce Lenox finds out what I am doing behind his back, he might try to murder me. Scratch that, he will kill me without a doubt. Than helps me with grabbing the necessities for Ophelia first. I pitched the idea to go to our parents, but he dismissed it as soon as the words left my lips. He claims dad is busy with some old business and mom can’t know what I am doing. I wonder why? Although so many things about the sudden changes confuse me, I try to remain as calm as possible. As soon as I have a bag packed for the baby, we both head to Alister’s room. It is no surprise that my boy is at his best behaviour, as per usual. He sits at his tiny desk and focuses on a colouring book Sarah got for him. The moment he notices a new presence, Alister looks up from the page and frowns when his eyes zero in on Ophelia. I still can’t understand why my boy hates her so much, but maybe I could use this new change and find out what bothers him while we’re away. “Buddy, we are going on
Lazarus povLeaving me behind with two kids wasn’t enough for Than, was it? Of course, not. He had to go above, beyond and into the universe with the mysterious shit and hints. I hate my life. I really do. Alister looks completely unbothered while he stares up at me like he’s waiting for something. “Son, not now. I’m really not in the mood to answer another question you might have. How about we play a game of who can be silent for the longest? Sounds fun, doesn’t it?”He arches an eyebrow at me and pouts. “Dad, I am no longer a child. I think of myself as a young adult, so your tricks won’t work on me.” He talks with so much finality, crap, I think this kid sounds more like an adult than I do. “Yeah, but-” I start. Alister quickly cuts me off. “No butts. Besides, I just wanted to ask if we are leaving now or do you need to get something done before we do.” A smug smile spreads across his lips. Yeah, he got me here. Cheeky, little intelligent shit. I pinch the bridge of my nose
Sarah povThe last thing I remember is collapsing in front of Than and Lazarus. The memory obviously contradicts with my surroundings as I wake up. “What the actual fuck?” I mutter aloud as I slowly get to my feet and start walking around the small, dark room. The next moment, my forehead comes in contact with something cold and solid. On an instinct, I back away and reach out my hands to check what it is. Need I say how surprised I am to come to realise that those most likely are metal bars? Or the fact that I'm probably locked in the cells? But why? Did I do something? Did I experience a moment of insanity and they had to take me here until I calmed down? “Think, Sarah, think,” I hiss at myself as I struggle to recall anything that could have happened after I passed out. But the worst part is that my mind is completely empty. Blank. As if the memories I'm trying to find don't exist at all. Despite the darkness that surrounds me, I start pacing the place. I might hit my body pa
TRIGGER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING CONTENT MIGHT BE DISTURBING TO SOME READERS: VIOLENCE. PROCEED WITH CAUTION. Lenox povOne thing this guy has forgotten is that the crazies never rest. And neither do I, obviously. I’m not crazy, if anyone’s wondering. Lumpy comes across as a guy with some brain power, but the further down the rabbit hole we go, the more I believe first impressions are truly misleading. Violence doesn’t help. Threats do little to nothing, but little does he know, I have another idea how to get what I want. If all else fails, make them uncomfortable. Lumpy stares at me, looking like he has won the imaginary battle already, but instead of showing annoyance or anger, I mimic his grin. My hand covers my crotch as I adjust myself and wink at him. A loud, needy groan leaves my lips before I lick them and lock my gaze with his. “I’m not sure if you can feel it, Lumpy, but fuck me if I do. There is some thick tension between us, so explosive and raw. Think it might be sexua
Sarah pov“Would you agree to skip this part for now? And please, don’t tell Seth anything, the boys will make it sound like all of this is my fault and I’m already suffering enough by being away from her. This is so unfair,” Than pouts and starts pacing around. To his great displeasure, I cross my arms in front of my chest and drag one word as a response. “No”Although I understand why he is acting like a sulking child, he has to realize that there are things I am truly entitled to. Information about my partners and the whereabouts of my newborn baby are the basic ones. “Please, just this once, let me off the hook. This is so unfair,” he keeps whining. For the life of me, I can’t understand why a demon is acting like this. Can’t he man up and just come clean with me, instead of acting like I am trying to rip off his head? Clearly, I’m not growing too aggravated to appear aggressive. Or am I? “Nope, you’re fine, babe,” the new voice echoes in my mind. “Thank you. Finally, a bloo
Sarah pov“K-kill?” I barely stutter the word. Am I really that delusional to try and kill my own child? The thing inside my head said it tried to eat my baby, but my stupid self decided to take it as a joke more than an actual fact. “Yes, you tried to kill her. Sarah, I get that this is hard to hear, but you must understand the severity of this situation. Lenox had never shifted in front of his family, but he released Atlas to save the child. I understand that it is hard for you to grasp what that means, so I will only say that it’s a big thing for a hellcat to appear.” Than explains. “How do I get it out?” I blurt the question, desperate to fix this. All I need is to get rid of the voice, wait until my loved ones return and we can build our life just how we dreamed it would be. “How do you get out what? Be more specific,” Than mutters. I can hear the reluctance in his voice. The demon knows what I am asking for, it’s just that he doesn’t want to give me the answers. Demons don’t
Sarah pov“You called me dad… It’s the first time,” Than sobs, pulling me impossibly close and I let him. At this point, both of us need it. The comfort of each other while the world as we know it is slowly turning to ash and dust. I have no idea if we will ever be strong enough to get out of this or will we go down in flames, but I still have the hope that we will be just fine. All of us. Life plays its own game and fate loves to mess with everyone, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn the rules and break them all along the way. “What do we do now?” I whisper the question as if I fear that someone will overhear us. And honestly, I do. If the thing inside me knows our next move, there’s no saying what it could be capable of to stand in our way. “I need to think. I need to meet some of my friends, they might have answers. But for now-” he stops himself mid-sentence. “For now?” I keep pressing. Even if Than knows I won’t like what he has to say, I need to hear it. Like in stupid m