Cursed (Demon Kissed #2) by Holly Ward

Author:Holly Ward
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: cursed, angel, demon, paranormal, hm ward, vampire, romance, adventure, demon kissed
Publisher: Holly Ward
Published: 2011-08-28T09:29:42.526401+00:00

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Leaving Apryl behind felt wrong, but I knew the Valefar could be forced to do certain things and they had to obey. She was bound to the Pool of Lost Souls and could not leave. My feet stumbled in the darkness. I could see all right, but I was so tired. I’d been walking for hours and was no closer to finding Eric and Shannon. It was difficult to keep track of time in this place. There was no natural rhythm to things; no rising or setting of the sun, no sleep or wake. I wasn’t the only one down here who didn’t sleep. The echoes of creatures could be heard constantly, never pausing, never falling into the natural silence of slumber.

I’d hoped to find Shannon and Eric by now, but it was becoming doubtful that I would see them again. Holding my arms tightly against my chest, I continued walking alone. They were down here somewhere, lost, because of me.

Eric’s reaction at the Pool surprised me. I didn’t expect him to be the one to falter and step into the Pool. If we hadn’t been warned… If we all walked into the Pool… I shook my head clearing the grizzly thought from my mind. It didn’t matter now. They were gone. Lost. I’d be lucky if I ever saw them again. Hopefully they were still together.

Maybe the reason I hadn’t seen them yet was that they turned back. It would have been easy to run from the Pool of Lost Souls and back out the portal. A small part of me hoped they turned back. It was possible that Shannon pulled Eric back to the entrance. Martis were strong. She could have dragged him the entire way. It was possible they were safe in the catacombs right now. But, if that were true then Eric wasn’t safe. There was a crushing sensation in my chest as I thought about it. The Martis condemned him to death. Eric was in danger no matter where he went. I didn’t know whether to grieve, because they were lost in the Underworld, or be upset that they ditched me and left. Or they could be dead—killed by some creature I’d yet to see. The thought of two people who cared about me dying before we even started was unbearable.

Don’t think about it, I told myself. They’re fine. They’re… somewhere else. Safe. Take care of Ivy. Keep walking. Don’t stop.

This place was too deadly to let fear overtake me. I had to focus. There were no more free passes, and no one left to help me. Having people with me had made me feel more secure. Even if we weren’t best friends, we all wanted to stay alive. It gave us all a common goal, at least for a little while. There was no talk of demon blood, Seekers, or Martis. Now they were gone and a creepy feeling that I was being followed was gnawing at me. Ignoring it, I decided to focus on what I came here for—to get Collin out.

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