GINA’S POVThere was no need to look at Devyn; I could already tell something was wrong with him. I could feel his emotions even without touching his hand, and they were overwhelming. I could feel his rage, his worry, his love, his care, but as faint as the emotion was, I could feel his fear.And that was when I decided to leave the cave. I sprinted towards him, breathing heavily as the wind tried to knock me. I didn't care if he was going to be angry. wasn't going to back to that cave.There was a long scratch on my leg that I got when the wolf Devyn killed was trying to drag me out of the cave. I could feel blood trickling from the wound as I ran, but I didn't care about the pain shooting through it.When Devyn was about to collapse, I placed my body under him, letting his weight fall on me. I looked at him, and when I saw his condition, I froze. It felt like my heart had left my chest, replacing the void with a strong sense of fear.“Devyn,” my voice came out as a whisper as I cradl
The interior of the castle was just as regal as the exterior, and it was filled with women. Whenever ordinary people toured the inside of Dracula’s castle, the witches had some sort of magic that created an illusion, so that when the ordinary people came in, they only saw what they're supposed to see.As we sprinted through the halls, I noticed there was not a single man in sight. I wondered if they had no male witches.There were a lot of questions I wanted to ask, but Devyn was practically dying and we were running out of time.We arrived at the healing room and Devyn was placed on a bed, while four women surrounded him. They were draped in deep purple dresses and they all wore a unique-looking ring on their fingers. They all had shocked expressions on their faces as we all watched the poison trailing Devyn’s skin, creeping up on his neck.“I don't know how he's still alive, but we have to hurry before the poison spreads completely,” one of them said in a panicked voice that made m
DEVYN’S POVAmidst the overwhelming pain flowing through me, poisoning my veins, and killing my heart, Gina’s voice coming from outside the door was the most unbearable agony. I could hear how she desperately pounded on the door, imagining how wounded her fists were. Yet, I couldn’t allow her in. She would try to take the pain away from me, not even caring how much it hurt; that was just how selfless she was. I didn’t want her to suffer for me, because I believed this was what I deserved.Gritting my teeth against the surging pain, I forced myself to open my eyes. The palms on my chest radiated warmth and I figured they were trying to heal me. My vision blurred as I slipped in and out of consciousness, but I could make out the blonde woman standing in front of me, her eyes reflecting sadness as she gazed at me.“You sent her out because you don’t want her to suffer,” she muttered, “You’re a good man.”I would've responded but I couldn’t speak. If only she knew. Maybe there was rea
I don’t know how long I slept but when I woke up, I was glad to find Gina still nestled in my arms. There was a knock on the door, and she jolted awake immediately, looking at me and back to the door.“Come in,” she mumbled and the door opened, as two teenage girls walked in holding trays. When I saw the food, my stomach rumbled and I realized just how hungry I was.When they saw the position Gina and I were in, they blushed as they cast a knowing look at each other. They were going to have something to talk about when they left.After they served the food, I thanked them and they hurriedly scurried away in a way that reminded me of rats. As soon as they left and closed the door behind them, I spoke.“Why did they dash off like that?”“Probably because there’s a hot man in their coven,” Gina’s gaze shifted to the fabric hanging loosely around my waist, “A half-naked one at that.”My eyebrows furrowed in confusion, “And? I wasn't getting the big deal about it.“You're like the only ma
GINA’S POVWhen I recalled Damien, all I could remember clearly were his black soulless eyes, how they were devoid of emotions, and the way evil swirled in his orbs. Now I understood why everything about him set me on edge. Though I only met him once, it was enough to conclude he wasn't a good person.And now we knew just how much of an evil person he truly was.I glanced at Devyn who was noticeably angry, with the way his jaw clenched and the prominent vein propped on his forehead. I couldn't blame him. I would be furious too if the source of our problems had been practically under our noses the whole time.“I should’ve killed him a long time ago, and spared us the trouble,” Devyn growled out.I remembered the monsters the witches had killed; the ones that almost killed Devyn, and I felt chills run through me. It was evident where they had gotten such power from. To be able to have the power to alter the genetics of a werewolf, to infuse their teeth and claws with deadly poison… Just
When the doors swung open, darkness enveloped the church, and the only light came from the lit candles surrounding the altar ahead.The church was empty, except for the figure standing at the altarElara.At that moment, my breathing stilled, and all the anxiety left my body like there was something in the still air that comforted me. “Come, Gina.”Her voice was melodic and gentle, as it echoed through the walls of the church. Devyn led the way before my feet started moving. I felt like a lion cub being guided by its mother as Devyn moved forward, with a protective presence. Each step I took was slow, and calculated, as if I would make a mistake if I walked too fast.As we reached the altar, I got a clearer view of Elara. Clad in a flowing dress that gracefully touched the ground, it complimented her radiant dark skin. Even though she was a witch, she had a breathtaking presence that reminded me of an angelic being, and she looked surprisingly young.She smiled at me, then glanced at
DEVYN’S POVAs we walked out of the church, Flora along with the other witches was underneath the tree, waiting. The moment we were out, they walked towards us. I had a hand on Gina’s waist, guiding her protectively.After the ritual, she was different. She was more tender, and quieter, and her scent had changed too. She normally smelled more like a human, but this time she smelt more like a wolf, but not completely one.“I see it was successful,” Flora chimed as a triumphant expression etched on her face, “And quick too.”Gina nodded lightly and I couldn’t help but feel pride. She was special, and it didn’t just have to do with her destiny and her abilities. She was brilliant, a quick learner and unique.“Now you’re going to face what’s ahead of you. Are you ready? You’re going to fight the real fight now,” she said, directed to Gina.I could feel Gina’s emotions even as she tried to hide her uncertainty and anxiety. I couldn’t blame her. She never got to fight, and now she was goin
GINA’S POVAt the mention of his name, my body went stiff as rage coursed through me. He not only attacked our pack while we were gone but also had to kidnap my best friend.Devyn snatched the phone from Liam and put it to his ear.“What are you playing at, you fucking bastard?” he spat out, his voice filled with venom. As the conversation went on, all I could think about was the horrible things he could do to Kristen. We knew just how evil he was, but didn’t know what he was capable of doing.Devyn looked frantic, and for a second, I thought he was going to toss the phone away. Reluctantly, he handed me the phone.“He wants to speak to you specifically.”Wasting no time, I grabbbed the phone and placed it against my ear.“Put it on speaker. I want to hear what he says to you,” Devyn instructed and I obeyed as I pressed the speaker button.“Gina.”Chills went through my spine, leaving an uneasy feeling within me. I hated the way he said my name, and I wished he’d never say it again.