Page 4 of A Blackened Bond

I brush a hand through my hair, pulling the ends as my heart starts to pick up pace. I needed to see her again.And soon.

I needed to pull her close and wrap my arms around that fucking beautiful body and tell her I’m okay.That I’ll never let her feel that way again because I’ll never leave her side, no matter what.

A shaky breath leaves my lips, a new realisation hitting me.

I was actuallygratefulfor this stupid curse. This horrible fucking family curse that plagued my dreams and tormented me, the very thing I hated the most. Because it meant I could go back to her and be with her. I could feel the warmth of her skin against mine and the sweet taste of her lips.

I get to listen to that sexy little laugh of hers and the cute way she glares at me when she’s pissed.

Fuck,I miss her.

I shake my head. What the hell was I waiting for?

I move around Val as he continues to drone on and head toward the house. Turning open the handle of the door, I shift back to meet his gaze.

“I’ve got people waiting for me, Val. Help me get back quickly, or I’ll do it myself.”

A strange look spreads on his face, “You know it can be more dangerous that way, Annex.”

“Then help me.”

His gaze narrows for a split second before a small, warm grin spreads on his lips.

“I guess I won’t be getting the chat I was hoping for…” He makes his way up the black steps toward me, passing me before turning around. “And I hope it's a long time again before I do. Make sure you take care of yourself, Annex. And your mate.”

“Always, Val.”

I step through the door frame and follow Val…

I’m coming, Red.

CHAPTER TWO

MICAI’S POV

His fingers lay cold in my hand, voices and sounds echoing in and out around me. But my eyes stay with him.

His darkened blue eyes were now void and dull instead of filled with the wicked mischief that was all him. AllAnnex.

I clutch his hand tighter, pulling it toward my chest as another sob rattles through me. It's cold and unmoving, lacking even the slightest trace of warmth now.

He's really gone.

The thought alone has everything around me fading away and sending me back into a pain I prayed I would never have to feel in this life.

How could he be gone? What cruel joke were the Gods playing on me?

Did they give me this second chance to make me miserable again? To take away yet another person I love?

Annex…He pulled me away from the memories of my past, of all the pain and torture I carried with me daily. He made this life where I had thought that only painful memories and revenge existed into something more exciting and freer to live and enjoy.

There was something special between us, something I didn't want to believe was possible again. Something that pulled me to him and had me smiling more than I ever had before.

His presence let me breathe and gave me peace when all I ever felt was on guard in this second life. I always had to watch my back here, everywhere, and with everyone…but not with him.

A part of him called to me, darkness and all.

I wanted it. I wantedhim. Every inch of pain buried in his eyes that reflected my own, and every wicked whisper lacing his devilish lips.

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