Austin P.O.VShe was acting too calm. Why was she acting so calm? Go for a lie down? Bull. Even the guard's reassurance that she made it to the bedroom doesn't reassure me.But I listen to the conversation around me. They're discussing the attack on Silverstone."Why aren't they attacking? I mean, they're not even engaging in a fight" Clive says, frowning."It doesn't make sense" David agrees."Unless they are doing what Cecily said they do when they attack" Dad says thoughtfully."You think it's a diversion?" I ask and he nods."Red Blood might be after the other three kids" Clive offers. Of course, Red Blood want to take out the Alpha's family. They've killed the Luna now they're after the kids. "I mean, they drew him out and one of them got in the house""And then Lucius went back for them. That's four targets" Mom says and it makes a lot more sense now."They weren't expecting him to come back because they went with three to kill the Luna but one this time. They were only trying t

Cecily's P.O.VThey leave me in the cell. The whip is gathered up, avoiding the end as they wind it up, leaving a small trail of blood behind them. They allow me to be unchained and the moment my wrists drop to the ground I groan in pain. My back sends a flare of agony through my body with every small movement I make. I don't know how I manage but I finally manage to crawl my way over to the corner. I collapse, uncaring at how unladylike I might look. I lie on my front for a moment, taking in deep breaths with my face buried in the musty cloth of the thin blanket they let me have. I lift myself up, shoving down the groan of pain as the torn muscles on my back protest at the movement. I drag myself to sit up, not liking feeling so exposed when I lie down.That's when I notice the man outside the cage. He's grinning at me wickedly and I'm fearful of what he's doing. He's just standing there, grinning. I look at his hands and I see a little red light. It's the camera. I've noticed him ho

I wait in the seat beside her bed, scrolling through my phone. My dad's given me some Alpha stuff to do, per my request, to get my mind off killing Red Blood's Alpha. They are vulnerable; we know where they are. No one's come in to see her; they're not allowed. Only two people at a time, not including the doctor. Luke's been in and out constantly, Alpha Turner has come in every now and then too. I've given them time alone with her, not wanting to make them wait to see her. As much as I want to stay with her, I need to let her family get priority.She's been out for sixteen hours.Dwayne had done a physical scan on her, smothering her whole back in a cream to help draw out infection. If we had waited any longer to get her out of there, he fears that she wouldn't recover at all. She's lucky to be alive as it is. Due to being treated hours after the wounds were inflicted, it means it'll take longer to heal and she'll be left with horrendous scars. It'll be a constant reminder of what the

Cecily P.O.VI sit next to Austin at the top circle table. Everyone is talking and laughing around me but I don't feel it. Despite all the smiling faces I feel depressed. I feel empty, like I'm missing something. I am. I'm missing my wolf and my mate's mark. Austin nudges my arm lightly with his elbow. I snap into the present where he is looking at me with a concern that's matched on everyone else's face at our table. I blink, looking up at him."Are you okay?" he asks softly. I nod."I'm fine. I'm just not hungry" I look down at the plate that was put in front of me. Everyone else is nearly finished but I've not even picked up my cutlery."You need to eat, Cecily" Austin urges but I shake my head, slamming my lips together."Austin, I'm not hungry. I can't eat anything, not until I get the silver out my system" I've been throwing up all afternoon, little bits of silver coming out with my breakfast and lunch. Just like yesterday. It's been three days since Austin brought me back but m

Cecily P.O.VI am beyond glad when I wake up on my own bed and not in the hospital. The soft mattress does wonders at keeping my back from hurting and from giving me cramp in my side. And better yet, when I blink open my eyes tiredly Austin is sitting next to me with his back against the headboard and a frown on his face as he looks at the phone in his hand. I know when he does this he's trying to calm himself down and keep his thoughts on track."If you keep frowning you'll get wrinkles" my voice comes out croaky, no thanks to the silver and to not drinking in a while. I let out a groan as speaking somehow manages to fuel the developing headache. Austin looks at me quickly, phone forgotten as he drops it to the side."Hey" he hushes, a small smile forming at his mouth but it doesn't reach his eyes. He touches my cheek with his fingers gently. "How are you feeling?""Like I've got a hole in my neck" when I lift my hand to my neck all I feel is the tough material of plasters. I lift pa