“You have to make it out of here alive first.” She raises her hand with a fireball in it.“And I don’t plan on that happening.” She says before she throws it at me.“reflect,” I shout, reaching out my hand and sending it back to her. She sends a series on lighting my way. I try to block them, but one hits me in the chest. I clutch it as the pain rips through me.“You were never my match.” She says, sending another series that all hit me at once. I cry in pain, failing to the ground.“It’s a shame you are this weak..” she says as she walks up to me and stands over me. I groan in pain, trying to pull myself off the ground, but my body won’t move. She points her hands down at me, ready to blast me away, but before she can fire, I teleport a short distance away, finally recalling the spell. I slump against a tree, trying to heal the hand that took the most hit.“No matter how many times you run. I will always find you.” She teleports before me with a grin. I once again teleport, but the di
Xavier15 minutes priorI watch Elina run down the steps, my heart aching to be with her and hoping she finds that door quickly.Boom!A loud crash pulls my attention back to the front of the house.“Are you ready?” Silas gives me a mental nod. I take a deep breath a shift into my wolf.Boom!Something flies through the house towards us. We jump and dodge it in time.“Come here and finish this, girl,” Minerva shouts.“Let’s go.” We sprint towards the window, jump through and land on the ground. She pauses with a powerful blast in her hand when she sees us. Then she laughs before throwing it. We dodge it quickly, so it becomes a game for the next minute of escaping. She throws a blast that hits us on our rear leg. We yelp and whimper as the pain hits us.“We have to get up. It hasn’t been long enough. El…” Our body lifts off the ground. We struggle to break free, but she’s too strong.“Goodbye, Dog.” She says before a bright white blast aimed at us.“I’m sorry, El.” We close our eyes be
I step through the portal, make my way to the steps, and see Elina leaning against the door.“What are you waiting for? Aren’t you going in?” She turns and wraps her hands around my neck.“I was waiting for you.” She takes my hand, smiles before she kisses and pulls away.“You’re worried about seeing Cass,” I say once our lips part.“Hey, stay out of my head.” She pouts. I chuckle and ruffle her hair.“I wasn’t reading your mind. I can feel your emotions, and right now, you’re.”“Anxious. I don’t know if I can forgive her, but she’s my best friend.”“You’ll work through it.”“What if we can’t?”“Then I’ll be your best friend.”“I’ll still have Iris.”“I’m much
Elina“Elina, Elina, it’s time to wake up.” I feel someone shake me.“Elina.” I open my eyes—a woman with greying hair peers down at me. Who? My eyes open wide.“Grandma.” I sit up, confused.“Yes, child. Hurry and get up. I don’t know how much longer I have.”She reaches down and pulls me to my feet.What is grandma doing here?I was with Xavier last night. I look around the room and realize it’s no longer a room. Instead, we’re in the middle of the forest. How did I get here? Is this a dream?“You aren’t dreaming?” She says. Can she?“No, I can’t read your mind, but I know that’s what you’re thinking. Now come along.”She walks off, but I don’t move. This thing, whatever
Cassie and Istareat each other awkwardly. We've been best friends since I can remember, but what do you say to your best friend who betrayed you and nearly killed you as a result?“I’ll leave you two alone. Sweetie, I made breakfast. Cass, join her. I’m sure you’re hungry.”"I already ate," Cass says.“You can never eat too much. Well, you can. Don't listen to me. I'll leave you two to talk”“Thank you,Dad,”I say as I hug him before he heads downstairs. We watch him walk away before our eyes refocus on each other.“Are you okay?”"I’m just fine, now that I had my body drained of demon’s blood. I'm feeling amazing," I say."El, I know it won't mean much, but I'm sorry.""Sorry for what, exactly? For Poisoning me with Eriq's blood? Causing grandmother to stab me? Or are yo
XavierI rub my temples as I listen to the reports of the latest news about what’s happening in our territory. I’ve been in this meeting since 10 and now it’s around noon and I’m ready for this to end. I glance down at the ring on my finger and smile. Maybe I should escape to El's room. I’m sure it would be more fun than this.“What are we going to do about the rogues?” Gris, one of the elders, asks, pulling me from my thoughts.“What rogues?” I glance up at my uncle, confused.“We had some rogues move in on the river in the last week.”“Why didn’t I know about this?”“You were.” He pauses. “I should have informed you, alpha. We’ve been monitoring them while you were—away. They seem harmless.” He says
ElinaI keep my grip on Xavier as he steers the bike down the road. My thoughts return to the man who had just saved me. His exhausted eyes were ablaze with rage. I’m not sure what he meant when he said he’d see me again. I’m hoping he’s not another enemy to contend with. Titus and his pack will be hard enough to deal with.“If he then we will face him together,” Xavier says through our mindlink.It still feels weird when his voice pops into my head, but it also makes me feel closer to him. I wrap my arms around him and lay my head on his back.“Together,” I murmur, closing my eyes for a brief rest.“El,” The sound of Xavier’s voice stirs me from sleep. I slowly open my eyes and realize we’re not moving anymore. I release Xavier and sit lean back, realizing we’re in Cass’ driveway.“You fell asleep. I guess we got a little rest after last night.” He says as he gently massages my hands that are still wrapped around him. I lean forward and press my face against his back, inhaling him.“
XavierTwenty minutes ago“Elina!” I shout as she falls to the ground.I rush to her side and pull her into my arms.“Elina!” I shake her, but she won’t budge. Her eyes are closed, and there is a small trickle of blood coming from one nostril.‘Mate’ Silas whines as he scratches to break free. I grit my teeth and push him back.“Stop it. You can’t help her.” He whimpers as I scoop El up in my arms.“Don’t worry, she will be fine.” I turn to head to the door when Noime shouts.“Mom!” I spin as Dad’s wolf is thrown across the room. He crashes into the wall and falls to the ground.“Dad!” I shout as I hurry to his side, with El still in my arms.“Mom!” she shouts. I spin as El's grandmother rises from the ground.“Mom!”Boom! A large burst of power erupts from her, pushing Noime and me back and shattering every glass in the room. I duck, shielding myself and El, who suddenly starts panting.“El,” I call as her breathing gets heavier.‘What’s wrong with her?’ Silas asks as I watch her che