Tasting Darkness

Chapter 27

I hardly slept a wink of sleep throughout the night. Yet as the alarm went off it, it cut out before I could even open my eyes. Fingertips gripped my wrist, and my eyes flew open at the sharp sting of fangs piercing my skin. My heart thumped in m y chest, and Tobias growled before euphoria rushed through m e as his magic caressed over me, stifling the scream I was sure was about to tear out of me.

His blood-red cat-like eyes watched my face, his finger placed on my lips in warning, and I wondered how long he had been i n here and why he was suddenly feeding on me again. My eyelids fluttered, and I was completely frozen with fear. I was prey against the predator using me as his personal juice box. H e licked my wrist before healing it, placing it on the bed, and walked out of the room when he was done. I stared after him, but he didn’t say so much as a word to me. Instead, just left the room.

I glanced over at the clock and groaned before rushing about the room and skipping the shower. I wanted to get to the mess hall before the others so I could grab something and slip out back to my room. It seemed like the safest option, and I knew I would be skipping lunch.

Retrieving my flats, I slipped them on while pulling my hood u p over my head. I felt unsteady on my feet from the blood loss and very shaky after rushing around. I was forced to clutch the

banister on the stairs, feeling slightly lightheaded as I descended. Tobias’s actions confused me. Why would he come and feed on me when he had three mates sharing a room with him that he would provide him with blood.

Relief washed over me when I saw I was the first one here. I rushed over to the display of food and scooped up some bacon and two pieces of toast before voices at the other end reached my ears. I would have to see if I could change the alarm to a little earlier. With my few pieces of bacon and two slices of toast, I escaped when more voices could

door open, and the cold draft made me shiver before I sat down on the second step listening to the voices slowly filling the mess hall. My stomach growled hungrily, and the loss of blood didn’t help. I was

my first class was with Tobias and at the stupid obstacle course. I shake my head at the thought. No way would I ever complete that damn course. My

but still people, I spent so long on my own and thought I was lonely then, but despite being alone, it never felt this cold

of last night was over. It made me wonder

memory of power I had witnessed Darius use left only one conclusion. Darius was a dark elemental. Demonic- elemental Fae. I had never even heard of it before, but I knew in my gut I was right. Which explained why everyone feared him. But also, Kalen’s powers were odd too. I had only met one other person that

degree, but they were essentially manifested energy we could get a feel for. Kalen though, could see them, clearly see them and even see the essence and soul that resided in it. That was a dangerous trait for him to have because it meant if I obtained power in any way. Kalen would notice straight away. He

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voices before I quickly raced out to join the class. I was determined not to piss them off today because I wanted to see Kalen. I needed to know if he was alright because not

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