Captive of the Dark (Claimed by Monsters Book 2) by Sadie Moss

Author:Sadie Moss [Moss, Sadie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-02-17T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

I blink, going still in Raven’s embrace as his emotions wash over me like a wave.

I’ve never felt anything like this before. I didn’t know it was even possible to feel this way. And it’s just so warm and happy. It’s reassuring. I’ve spent so much of my life alone, and now I can literally feel someone. I’m not ever going to be alone again so long as I can feel this. We’re bound together.

All of my panic and fear about the bond seems sort of ridiculous now. Why would I be so scared of something that feels like home? That feels so comforting, that makes me happy?

It’s like the feeling of family that I lost when I lost my parents, only different, because it’s not just my parents, as much as I love them. It’s my lovers.

I nestle against Raven, kissing his chest where his heart beats strong and steady. Raven’s staring at me with his eyes warm, almost worshipful, and I wonder if he can feel it too. I want to ask, but at the same time I feel like I already have the answer.

We smile at each other for a moment, and then I relax against him, closing my eyes. We breathe together for a moment. It’s lovely. In fact, I even feel a bit empowered. It makes me feel powerful to know that I’m not alone. That I’ll never again be alone and that I have people backing me up.

When was the last time I breathed with someone and just enjoyed existing with them? Never.

Of course, as much as I appreciate this moment, it can’t last forever. And there’s a reason that I followed Raven in here. As much as I care about him, it wasn’t just about his trauma and our bond. It was also about the issue at hand. And we don’t have a lot of time left to figure out what to do.

“Raven?” I keep my voice soft and easy. I don’t want to upset him again.

“Hmm?”

I take a deep breath. “We do need to figure out what to do about Roanac. And using Donovan is our best bet. Even if we don’t like it. I really don’t like it. But we need an in. We need someone on the inside so that we can get to Roanac without him being suspicious. And we need him to think that he has the upper hand so that he’s less cautious, and he can be relaxed. He doesn’t have to worry so his guard will be down and we can strike.”

Raven nods in acknowledgment.

“I know that you don’t like it,” I continue. “And I appreciate that and understand that. But… we need to think of something.”

Raven nods again. “I understand that. And… it makes sense. I can’t think of anything else.”

“You were alone last time,” I point out. “And I get that. I’ve been alone for a long time too. But we’re here now. And we’ll back you up.”

“I trust you. And even though I hate this plan, I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

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