Sally's POVCautiously, he glanced around the place for an eavesdropper. "You need to go back to your parents' deaths. They didn't die in a car accident and the car didn't explode in the flames."He glanced around the place before speaking again. “I don't trust anyone here except your grandmother and you.”He stopped. "Sally, I'm sorry for the things I did in the past, but it was all to make you stronger. It made you the person you are now. You will also find answers that you're looking for, but not here."The last word he said to me was the most confusing of all the things he said. "Return to your nest. The refuge lies in the ashes of the Ravens. The darkest Raven of them all will be your guide out of these thorn bushes."My grandfather stopped for a moment. "He never intended to let you go, Sally. He loved you, he was just taking his time."He smiled at me, affectionately. And I feel like this will be the last time I see him smile like that. "I've always loved you, Sally. I never me
Sally's POVJust as I was a foot away, I was pulled back with force. It was as if an invisible string or giant rubber band was tied around my waist so that a group of people pulled me backward like a slingshot.The pull woke me gasping for air, with my lungs screaming for air, and my throat dry as if I'd been left in the desert for a long time. Sitting up straight, I ran my hands down my face and pushed my hair away from my sweaty face and neck.It was still dark outside, but checking the time on my phone, it was 5 am. There was no way I could go back to sleep after what happened, nor could I wake up and go for a run.Pushing the blanket aside, I grabbed the hoodie from the edge of the bed and wore it over a tank top, finally putting on my running shoes.I went to the bathroom to wash my face before going downstairs to get a glass of water and finally starting my run.I don't know how I survived all the dreams I had. Yes. I've had nightmares like that since I lived through gunfire.Ha
Sally's POVDarius' eyes glanced down at my plate of food but said nothing. Instead, he asked. "What are you doing today?"I put down my fork before answering. "I don't know. Might start training again, I guess." I shrugged, unsure of my plans for the day.He just nodded at the idea. I was sure he wanted to protest, to prevent me from picking up the weapon, but again, he said nothing except. "Be careful, don't push yourself too much."I nodded curtly before making my excuses. Heading back upstairs to my assigned room, and closing the door properly, I climbed into bed and just lay there staring at the ceiling. Gradually, I felt my eyes close, the fatigue I had been suppressing finally coming and lulling me back to sleep.---------------Third person POVIt was a normal Saturday, late in the evening. Right on the training ground, the sound of metal colliding echoed throughout the forest. Although, she went jogging in the morning, almost losing her leg because of it. Sally continues to p
Sally's POV"You're not going to stab me, are you?" Darius joked, leaning against the living room frame.I shot him the most deadly glare I could muster before throwing one of the cushions at him, "I will if you don't stop talking." And collapsed on the sofa, sighing.After what happened yesterday, everyone was too scared to approach and talk to me. So left me alone with my thoughts in the living room since breakfast ended in an awkward silence.Darius plopped down in the space next to me, hugging the pillow I threw earlier. “A penny for your thoughts?”"Even if you give me a million, I still won't share with you," I spoke emotionlessly.He sucked hard through his teeth. "Grim,"I sighed in defeat. "I'm sorry... I just...""Stress?"I shook my head."Paranoia?"I shook my head again."Bored?" And Darius kept adding whatever emotions I was feeling but couldn't express."No, no, no, no!" I gasped with a lot of frustration in my voice. "I'm not stressed, paranoid, depressed, or whatever
Sally's POV"To town.""For what?" He asked like an annoying cop.I clenched my jaw, breathing slowly, trying to calm down. "Breathe the air."Darius's eyebrows raised, curious. "Air? There's a lot of it here. Why do you need to go to town?"I groaned, frustrated. "I can't breathe with people looking at me, especially watching them argue while I sit and do nothing. And what is that mysterious letter you're keeping from me? Did my grandmother lock her in her office? What the hell is going on?"My point was made clear when I saw the car keys in his hand when Roland threw them at him."I'll tell you after you get some air. Let's go." He gestured to the passenger seat. "Please inform Mrs. Willow that I will be taking Sally out." He advised Roland.We were both seated and buckled in the car, Darius put the key in the ignition and the car roared to life. I like the rumbling sound of the engine. I couldn't help but open the sunroof on the roof of the car. As soon as Darius stepped on the gas
Regardless of his hometown, the last time he felt anything from Sally was three years ago, the moment he and everyone thought she was dead. After that, it was just radio silence. But, deep down, Ryan knows that Sally is not dead and that she is still somewhere in the world.Thus, proving her last residence was in Paris. What is she doing here? Where is she now? She couldn't have disappeared like that, not without a reason.Ryan has a habit of locking himself in his office, until or if someone comes in and bothers him.Speaking of disturbances, a knock on the door suddenly echoed throughout the room. A head poked in to reveal Albert. "You ask me?"Ryan nodded. "Is there any news?" He asked tiredly.Entering the room, and with straight and solemn lips, Albert shook his head. Hatred couldn't burst his Alpha's bubble, but as a friend, he didn't need to give this man so much hope. It's not good for his condition right now.Ryan coughed, gently patting his chest where his heart lay. "Wait,
Sally's POV"Don't be smart with me." She spat. "I hate you as much as he does. Your family killed his family. And you took away the heart of my first love, even though you had a mate of your own. You took away things that haven't belonged to you since you were born.""Kaytlyn? Kaytlyn?" I smile. "All this kidnapping is revenge? Okay,"Suddenly, the blindfold was torn from my head. She was standing in front of me, with a smug look on her face.I noticed how dark it was outside, so I guessed that night must have fallen two hours ago. Glancing around the place, it was a warehouse."What happened to you and the lover boy? He finally realized what a terrible person you were, and dumped you?"Despite how dim the warehouse looked, I still saw a flash of pain and discomfort in her eyes. I have never seen her upset and bothered just because of a question.She tried to ignore me, but I couldn't help but evoke my inner Darius, who would do anything to evoke a reaction from me and try to stress
Sally's POVEven though I'm in this cold rain, I can still feel the warmth coming from above my head. Quickly, I glanced at the comforting warmth. It was my grandfather's hand hovering above my head as if he wanted to caress my head."You should stop blaming yourself for everything that happened, Sally. It's not your fault. Everything happens for a reason, a reason that you will soon find out. But before it happens, you need to prepare yourself and be ready for anything that comes your way because it won't be a walk in the park. Strengthen everything you feel is weak about yourself. Have a life War is brewing in the air, I can feel it." The old man said, staring at the dark sky.In the blink of an eye, my grandfather disappeared. Quickly, I stood up, and looked around, looking for him."Believe in yourself, Sally." At this moment, another voice rang out, echoing everywhere.Where have I heard that calm, gentle voice before? The conjecture was on the tip of my tongue, but I wasn't sure