"Ugh." A long breath of air escaped Cindy as my fist slammed into her stomach. It had been a week since Ashton and Brailyn's bonding ceremony, a long week of slowly beginning to heal from my heartbreak and despair of everything that happened. I stayed at home for the first few days, nursing my hear
"ARE YOU CRAZY?" Sarah shrieked as I pinned her to the ground, lifting my fist. "GET OFF OF ME!" "LET HER GO!" Abigail yelled as she moved forward, attempting to grab me by the shoulders. Plunging out an elbow, I managed to connect with her abdomen, causing her to double over in pain and shock. Mo
"I'm okay now." I murmured. I didn't know how long Antoine and I hugged in the middle of the sidewalk as passersby gave us strange looks, but at the time, I didn't really care. Something about Antoine's arms around me just made me feel so safe and secure. I truly didn't know what was happening to
Black spots began to dance in front of my eyes as my remaining air started to deplete. I needed to get free and soon, otherwise, well, I didn't want to even think about what would happen. 'Haidan hang on!' Antoine's agonized voice pleaded. 'I'm trying to get to you.' 'Forget me.' I huffed as my co
Warm fingers engulfing my hand, followed by too much light, drew me out of my dark oblivion. I could feel an odd weight pressing against my stomach as I tried to move. "Haidan?" The warm voice washed over me in waves, sending heat rushing through my veins. Why in the world was it him? Of all the p
"You okay?" Antoine asked after he was sure Ashton was out of ear shot. "Don't you think that was kind of..." "If you say that it was kind of harsh, I'm going to kick your ass." I warned, cutting Antoine off. It wasn't too harsh of me to say that to Ashton. From past actions, I knew that if I show
The need for water woke me from a dreamless sleep. Around me the room sat in darkness, the only light available was streaks of moonlight that shone through a small skylight just above my head. Yawning I gingerly stood, being careful not to move the wrong way and irritate my wound. Outside, in the h
"You said what?" I demanded, eyes widening. "Part of the family?" Had Rosa really said that I was going to be part of the family soon? But then who exactly was she referring to? Ashton or Antoine? "You'll see in due time." Rosa responded sagely, giving me a wink. "But who?" I continued, my heart