The Reign of Darkness by Britney Jackson

Author:Britney Jackson [Jackson, Britney]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Noctem Publishing
Published: 2020-03-03T23:00:00+00:00

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Rose jerked upright in bed, choking, as she gasped for air. She could still feel the water in her lungs. She could still feel the chill of the icy lake on her skin.

A warm hand rested against the middle of her back, soft fingertips tracing a soothing pattern over her skin. “It was just a nightmare, love,” Kara murmured.

Rose trembled. “It felt so real,” she whispered. “The water was so cold.”

She felt—rather than saw—Kara sit up behind her. She felt the softness of Kara’s skin against her own, the warmth of Kara’s body against her back. Kara curled her hand behind Rose’s neck and turned Rose’s face toward her. She rested her forehead against Rose’s, their lips close enough to kiss. “It wasn’t. I promise.”

Rose breathed out a shaky breath. Even though fear still coursed through her veins, even though panic still tingled beneath her skin, the warmth of Kara’s body seemed to seep into her skin, alleviating the chill left by that terrible dream.

Kara smoothed Rose’s tangled, red hair with her hands. “Why don’t you lie down with me?” she said with a heavy lilt. “I’ll hold you until you’re warm.”

With the nightmare so fresh on her mind, Rose couldn’t think of a single thing she wanted more. She lay down beside Kara, closing her eyes, as Kara pulled the blankets around them. Kara’s arms circled around her waist, holding her close.

Kara pressed several gentle kisses against Rose’s shoulder, causing her to shiver. “You’re safe, baby,” she slurred, half-asleep already. “Nightmare’s over.”

Rose wanted to believe that, but as she closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep, she still saw it in her head—shadowy hair and terrifying, shadow-filled eyes.

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