Total pages in book: 104
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 98082 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 490(@200wpm)___ 392(@250wpm)___ 327(@300wpm)
“Did you arrange that marriage?” I bite out.
“It was the only way I could remain in the realm to look after you. I didn’t know you would end up in this realm.”
“You selfish bitch. I had so much guilt because I couldn’t stop the wedding. Everyone knew how cruel the king and prince were.
“I had to stand by and watch as who I thought was my little sister was tortured and tormented. All the while feeling helpless. And now, what is it you truly want from me? Why the family reunion? Has daddy dearest had a change of heart?”
Tears stream down Azar’s face, but I’m unfazed by them. No one cared when I was confused and in pain. I never would have gone after Bradan if I didn’t think I could use him for his power. The things I allowed that asshole to do to me.
All because I thought I had a sister to be obligated to. A sister I’ve done so much for, only for her to turn around and betray me.
“I wanted to save you from yourself,” Azar sobs.
“Are you fucking kidding me?”
“You are about to take the same path as your father. I’m still not sure of his outcome, but I have seen yours. Walk away now, Seraphina.
“You don’t have to enter this battle with us. You have done your part. I have seen where their headquarters is.
“I don’t need to probe your mind any further. Leave now, forget about me,” she pleads.
“And what kind of father would that make me?”
“Your Grace,” my mother gasps as some dude dressed like a bishop appears in the room.
“Hello, Seraphina,” he says, ignoring my mother.
I look him over with a sour expression on my face. His blue eyes are so cold. I want to take a step back, but I refuse to.
“Ah, I see. You don’t know your own father when you see him. I will excuse you this time.”
“Hizmetkar, please,” my mother pleads.
He holds a hand up to silence her. “I think the child is right. This should be a family reunion. We will claim victory as a family. I have lost quite a few warriors. Who better than my own daughter to stand in and help me win this war? It is my understanding that our enemies are the same,” he says with no real emotion.
“I think I might be better off on my own,” I grumble.
“You will come with us,” he barks, shaking the room.
My eyes widen and this time I do take a step back. I should be afraid, but as I feel the power coming from my father, I suddenly realize Bradan is going to meet his end. A grin comes to my lips.
“As you wish, Father.”
“Good, now come to me. I will unlock your powers.”
Missing Heat
Iwake suddenly, pressed to something ice cold. Lifting my head, I then look down to see I’ve been lying on Bradan.
I knit my brows. He asked me to lie here with him again as he had done for the past two nights. Seraphina hasn’t returned and I don’t believe she will.
I made Bradan promise we’d go home today. I went as far as making sure he told Ardan we would be there sometime today. As my head clears, I begin to take in the scent surrounding me. It’s Bradan’s mixed with the scent of rotten flesh.
“Bray, babe, wake up,” I say softly.
He doesn’t move, so I get louder. “Bradan, Bradan, wake up.”
Still, he doesn’t respond. I look him over, trying to see if his chest is still rising and falling. I reach for his wrist to find a pulse. A shuddering breath leaves my lips as I find a very faint pulse.
“Bray, baby, please wake up,” I sob and plead. “You promised not to leave me. You promised.”
Not willing to give up on him, I looked around wildly, trying to think and remember my training. I’ve been dressing his wound for the last two days. There’s something wrong. It should have healed or been healing by now.
“This is bad, but I’m not giving up,” I mutter to myself.
Getting up onto my knees, I then straddle his waist and rip his shirt open. With the flick of my wrist, I make the bandages vanish. The entrance wound of the shot looks like it’s festering. Reaching out a hand, I call for the gauze on the medical tray to come to me.
I cover the open wound with it. Then I shift to settle on his stomach. Lifting my arms above my head, I join my palms and call on all my might. Once I feel my powers coursing through me, I bring my hands down on his chest with the force of a hammer.
Bradan’s body jerks and his eyes fly open. At this point, I have tears soaking my face. I swipe at them quickly.