Page 7 of A Blackened Bond

Only unlike the Banes, who had powerful Wiccan magic, or the Astons, who were renowned for their shifters, the Porter clan was one of great mystery.

However, what they were and what abilities they had were an enigma.

Rumours say they were blessed with longevity and strength that rivalled any elf or shifter. But most of their clan members were…eccentric. Some choose a life of isolation rather than mingling with the rest of the supernatural community. Or due to theirunstablepersonalities.

“Most people don’t really know or understand The Porter's power. Some even think they’re masters of alchemy or have speculations about them using ‘taboo arts’ or the ‘dark occult’ to extend their lifespans.” He shakes his head. “But it’s nothing like that.”

He leans down closer, his lips at my ear as his breath slides down my neck.“They're immortal.” He tilts his head, his eyes meeting mine. “And so is Annex.”

The air is pulled from my lips in one quick exhale. Immortal?

I look down toward the lifeless body on the ground, my brows synching downward.

Annex was immortal? But—

“He died…yes. But he’ll return to us soon.” He pulls himself straight, glancing at Annex, still lying on the ground. “He just needs time.”

Ezra’s voice fades in and out as I turn back toward Annex.

Annex…wasn’t gone? He was coming back?

“He…” I swallow the words, too scared to ask the question lingering on my lips in case I heard Ezra’s words wrong or dreamt up some quick illusion to deal with the pain of it all.

And if I uttered the words waiting on my lips, the illusion would be broken.

I shakily meet Ezra’s warm eyes. He sees my hesitancy and waits, giving me time to speak while giving me one of his genuine smiles.

“He’s coming back?” The tears slide down my cheeks as I glance back at Annex’s still face and unmoving body. “He’s not…gone?” My voice cracks, too shaky and weak, as the tears continue to fall.

Ezra’s hand brushes against my cheek, his touch soft and warm against my skin. He gently sweeps away the streaming tears before cupping my face in his hand.

“Micai.” He leans in, his forehead laying against mine as his other hand reaches for my waist, wrapping me in his embrace and instantly warming up the numb and cold parts of me.

His bright turquoise eyes meet my gaze. “He would never leave you so easily…and neither will I. We’re not that easy to get rid of.” There’s a promise gleaming in his eyes as he continues. “You're ours now. Even death can’t keep us from you.” He glances at Annex, a smile spreading on his lips. “He’ll show you that soon.”

“We need to move himnow,” Creed calls as he watches the forest around us. “We’ve got to find somewhere safe for him to wake up.”

Mallyn makes his way over, slowly taking Annex’s body in his arms and lifting him. His eyes meet mine, and his movements slow.

He gives me a strange look before gently nodding, then takes Annex as if he weighs nothing and heads in Creed's direction.

Ezra smiles, taking my hand in his. Except just as I’m about to follow, a strange metal glint on the ground catches my eye, pulling me toward it.

I bend down and see a large silver blade that looks like it's been sharpened recently.It has two curved snakes engraved on its black hilt, reminding me instantly of the rings a certain psycho always wears.Annex.

It must be one of the blades he always carries with him and whips out with ease any chance he gets.

I take the blade in my hand, the reflection of a tear-stained face staring back at me. One now slightly more relieved but still bearing marks of pain and agony…and anger.

An anger that quickly begins to grow and boil in the pit of my stomach as I palm the blade, gripping it tighter and tighter.

Why did this all even happen? Why not any of the other assholes in this school? Why did it have to be Annex?How did the beasts even get here?

The academy was supposed to be protected by one of the most potent barriers in the supernatural world. So how did beasts get in here and attack its students?And not once,but twice.

It wasn’t possible…unless someone did it. Someone with high-grade magic or connections in the academy.

It's about time I start getting answers to all the questions I have.

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