Chapter 221 - Broken Together

Zarina I was a nervous wreck. I have no idea why I agreed to do this with Angelo. In fact, I had no idea if he had powers. Maybe he has used them on me, because before he walked in, I was dead set on a rejection. That is the cleanest option, the one that will cause us one shot of pain, instead of enduring a lifetime of little stabs. But I said ´yes´ and now I am in my place getting ready for something I don't feel ready at all. Of course, as he said, Asteria was there. She arrived like a hurricane of excitement and energy, with a full rack of dresses, a makeup case, and a lot of hair things. I had no idea that getting ready would need so many things, but I guess, you learn new things every day. Sirena and Sophie were there too, both of them excited. They talked on and on about how wonderful it will be to find your mate. They also kept talking about how good–looking Maddox was, and t

Chapter 222 - Hope

Maddox Zarina is a real beauty. I couldn't keep my eyes out of her, and damn if I didn't want to try, because I did. Not only because she could be what the others had said, my salvation, but because I got this incredible urge to care and protect her. My demon was content. I have never been at ease, not while I was imprisoned, nor after. There has always been something bothering me, setting my demon on edge. For the first time in my life, I was at peace. My demon was not restless, and I felt… happy. My demon whimpered when she suggested that a rejection was for the best. I knew it, in my head, I knew that it was the best outcome, a clean break, no dependence, no strain, no fight… but my demon felt pain, and my heart… my heart felt torn. I understand now why the guys kept pushing me into being here tonight. They already knew that this was inevitable. She was open about her idea of

Chapter 223 - In my Bloodstream

Zarina My heart ached in a way I had no idea it could ache. It didn't hurt because of what had happened to me, or because of fear. It ached because the Goddess paired me with a man who had not known in his life what it is to be loved, unconditionally, truthfully, without reservations. Goddess, I didn't know… and I stood before him, telling him that the practical thing to do in our situation was to go for a clean rejection. Goddess! I feel horrible, because what was something pragmatic for me was yet another rejection in his life. Tears welled in my eyes… I couldn't hold them. I don't know what he has endured, or how many hardships he has faced… Those were enough for a lifetime… I will make sure of it. It might be bond talking, but I can't stand the idea of this man feeling disposable, alone, and unloved for one minute more.“I can't imagine what you have been through,” I mut

Chapter 224 - Truth or Dare

Zane The following day, Maddox arrived at the training grounds, and when I looked at him, I knew deep down that pushing him to go out on a date with Zarina was a good call.“So,” I pushed his shoulder playfully,“So,” he looked me square in the eyes. The bastard was enjoying it, the attention. He would feed us little details, stupid, meaningless ones, while I bet everyone was yearning for the real tea. “Yo! How was the date last night?” Urien was the first one to snap. He was bouncing on his heels, all excited and happy. He is a pure soul, one with a great sense of humor, and a horrible knack for pranks. Elisa has her hands full with that one.Roger looked up. He was playing coy, but he was completely interested in the conversation. Yeah, those guys were also my brothers, and I was happy about how they welcomed Maddox, no questions asked. “I really don't want

Chapter 225 - Round Up

MaddoxRoger’s reveal of the news of their pregnancy was something that completely stole the attention from the date Zarina and I had. I smiled, and he shrugged his shoulders, because he knew he had stolen the attention. But when I mouthed a heartfelt `thank you,´ he knew that I would always appreciate it.We finished the sparring. This shit Dominic came up with was something pulled out of a teenage girl’s book. More like a sorority pajama party, where people spill their secrets, but instead of snacks, there are punches. I guess it was the male version of it. It was fun, though, because we all learned things about each other, and we also saw the motivation for all we are doing here, trying to defend the supernatural race, trying to save the vampire realm, and coming back home in one piece.I sighed. Home, that word a day ago, didn’t have a real meaning, but with Zarina in the equation, now it means something deep. “Gather around,&rd

Chapter 226 - Rollercoaster

Roger I went home, and Angie greeted me. “So, how was the meeting?” She looked at me, her hand on her hip, and a little attitude that I instantly knew I had fucked up.“So…” she paused, “Did the pregnancy come before or after the fact that the humans are getting ready to move on to the vampire realm?” she said I took a deep breath. “It was before the meeting,” I sighed, and she gave me a tired look.“I didn't want to tell my family, yet… You went there and said it before my three idiot brothers…” she said, and I took a deep breath. I knew I had fucked up as soon as the words were out. Angie specifically said that she didn't want them to know because she didn't want them to worry about her while having to deal with this huge mess with the humans. But I was dared, and my nature was one of not backing off, so I went against my bet