Authors: Rachel Robinson
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Six (29 page)
“I am Emma, Finn. I am pleased to meet you,” she says.
That voice. It pulls at me. She smiles and it lights her entire face. Everything shifts. All I see or hear or sense is her…this girl. This fucking nightmare of a girl named Emma. If I was confused before, it just got worse because she laughs.
I can’t breathe. I can’t think straight. I scrub my hand over my mouth because I’m afraid of what might come out without my permission. I glance back at the circle, full of darklings that depend on me. Because I’m strong and reliable, and not fucking living in a past delusion. When I turn back to look at this darkling, I’m even more enraged than when I first saw her. It’s not a nervous stomach she gives me. It’s like a damned knife twisting in my gut. I’m out of control…completely undone.
“She’s not gone yet, Finn,” Lana says, though I barely hear or understand what she’s said, with my heartbeat pulsing in my ears. I think this darkling’s resemblance to Emmalina is a punishment of sorts.
You failed her, too.
I think to myself. With that wretched thought, I stagger back a few paces, unable to control my own legs. I obviously can’t control my gaze either, because if I look away from the darkling I think I may cease to exist, or self-combust, or just fucking lose my mind. Maybe when I turn away she will turn to dust and I’ll never get to glimpse the girl who looks so much like a person who actually meant something to me. It’s too much. All of it. Every skin cell and fiber of her being is calling to me.
“She is in control…she still feels.” Lana’s words slice through the silence.
I still can’t bring myself to speak. I don’t trust myself enough even to move. The darkling stares at my stomach openly, not even trying to hide it when she knows I’m watching. When her huge blue eyes rise to meet mine, I slam my teeth together. The attraction I feel for her is unwelcome and it stirs in my body in an unfamiliar way. Lust. Want.
Love.
No, it can’t be love. I don’t love this girl. I love what she reminds me of. In fact, I think I fucking hate this girl.
“You’re wrong about one thing, Lana. She is gone. She’s not staying here. She can’t. There isn’t enough room in this circle for her. If you want her to live, get ready her ready to go to the next circle over. I don’t want to see her again.” I don’t have to look at Lana to know she is pissed. She can dish it out, but I won’t give in this time. Even for Lana. I can’t.
I finally tear my gaze away from the ghost. “What’s your deal, Finn?” Lana hisses. I see her right eyebrow slant inward and can tell I’m in for it. Suspicion lurks in her features and I know she knows something is wrong. She knows me better than anyone else. She sees through my thick armor.
I shake my head, signaling her to just leave it alone. I chance a quick look at the stray darkling, wondering if she still holds the same appeal. Yep. Fuck.
Protect her,
the fucked up part of my brain urges. I can’t though. If I fail this darkling, it would be like failing
her.
Some mistakes you don’t dare make twice.
I look back to Lana, but speak to the stray. “I said get out of my sight.” Every muscle in my body thrums, wanting to watch her walk away, but I don’t move. I stare at Lana’s familiar, comfortable face. It doesn’t take long for that comfortable face to turn into a pissed-off scowl.
A small, sarcastic grin pulls at the corner of her mouth. “Well sweet-baby-witch-decree-abiding Finnegan. You want to fuck her, don’t you? You just did her with your eyes. You know that right?”
I sigh loudly. “Shut up, would you? Of course I don’t want to. I didn’t do anything with my eyes. You’re just insane. Everyone knows that.” They do. She is.
Lana readjusts her quiver on her back. “I don’t care what the fuck you say, I know the truth. She’s not going anywhere. I saw the way you looked at her and that is your problem. Not mine and definitely not hers.” Her silver eyes are wide, challenging.
“I don’t want to take the risk. She’s different. They’ll come for her. You want the entire circle to suffer through that?” Knowing my logic is too sound, I ready another reason. Lana huffs.
“Maybe I shouldn’t have taken a risk the day I saved your ass,” Lana says.
“That’s not the same.”
“It is. She feels. She wants to feel six. Avoid her if you get all fuck-me-till-my-head-pops-off. Just let me help her, Finn. I want to try,” she pleads. I feel my resolve faltering and curse my attachment to this foul-mouthed creature. She knows it, too. She grins.
“Fine. Don’t make a spectacle of her magic. Don’t let her use it at all. I don’t like this,” I say, flicking the hair out of my eyes. “I don’t like it one bit.” Lana’s gaze sweeps down to my bare chest. I cringe inwardly at her obvious perusal.
“I like it,” she says. I shake my head.
“What happens when you can’t fix her?” I ask. I take a deep breath. My heart seems to have finally stopped slamming. I feel disgusted because I actually miss the sensation. I glance behind me and try to pick her out in the crowd.
“What happens when I do?” Lana counters, noticing where my gaze has strayed. I remain silent. I swallow audibly when I spot her. It can’t be her. It can’t be her. I know it can’t.
“You’ll get a happily ever after. That’s what, Finny Fish.”
Maybe it can.
About the Author:
Rachel grew up in a small, quiet town full of loud talkers. Her words were always only loud on paper. She has been writing stories and creating characters for as long as she can remember.
After living on the west coast for many years she recently moved to Virginia Beach, VA. She is the Author of the bestselling Samantha Scott Series.
Escaped
A Samantha Scott Novel
Embraced
A Samantha Scott Novel
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Print ISBN: 9781629290003
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After the stone curse wears off, Jade returns to Cadiza to assert her rule. Blythe, the dark magic ruler pleas for her help, Samantha must choose a side. Should she embrace the known—a life she’s loved and revered since birth. Does she stay true to her vendetta against the Elders council?
Swaying her decision are her omnipresent match, Xander and the human love of her life, Malakai. With both men still vying for her affections, Samantha has bold decisions to make before time runs out. The threat of war between light and dark witches is scary, but magic bleeding into the human world is disastrous. Will Samantha be swayed by her heart or her head?
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After she broke her contract with the Blood Moon Corporation, Sarah Vargas knew that it was only a matter of time before they came for her. What she didn’t know is what lengths they would go to make sure that she had no where to run. Everyone Sarah has every relied on is in danger during a time when friends become enemies, and Sarah quickly realizes that the Blood Moon Corporation will never give up until she is dead. The Blood Moon Corporation is coming, and even Sarah doesn’t think she can make it out alive.
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