I waited for a response and with every second that had passed, my adrenaline had kicked into the point of worry. It’s about time you decided to drop that wall of yours. His voice eased itself in teasingly and the thought of it made my insides sort of melt like ice cream. I took in a sharp breath as though something had hit me but then it was also the fact that I was nervous about the fact that I was about to tell him what my crazy and obnoxious plan was. The fact that I was about to do something insane with Blake and Nora by my side to do it. You don’t need to tell me anything. I already know what is going on. My eyes widened with shock but then again I had an inkling on how he did. Nora or Blake must have said something to Marcus without me knowing and I suppose that it was alright considering the situation. I was about to do something very reckless and stupid without even thinking.

I guess it was Nora or Blake that must have said something. I said in response to his comments. I can’t be mad at them, however, I wish that they would have said something to me so that way I didn’t feel overwhelmed.

I believe that they did this for a reason. His sentence made me pause. Both of them knew that I had placed walls up to prevent anyone from prying and the only way for me to drop them was for me to reach out and use my telepathy connection to speak to Marcus. I have been around Nora and Blake to know full well what they can do so you're right about not being upset with them. Having barriers up in this group is pointless and let's face it we are all in this together whether we like it or not. Gabriel forced the queen to put us in this situation for his own benefit and to make matters worse you tried to go and warn her about it. Marcus’ tone held disappointment but remained calm. He had every right to feel this way because if roles were reversed, I’d feel just the same.

I was being reckless and thinking of the consequences of what could have happened. I lowered my head in guilt.

You know that I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if anything were to happen to you, Emery. His voice held worry and a hint of love which felt real. Marcus was a handsome and kind man that I fell for the day he saved my life and much as I want to admit, I didn’t want to break his heart. The guilt I felt now was like a volcano. You're too important to me to get hurt or worse and if it was by the hand of Gabriel then he would suffer at mine. Come back to the cabin and we can figure this out together.

I’m sorry to put you through this. I just wanted all this to end so we are done being isolated from the rest of the world as though we were nothing. I’ve been in your mind secretly and I have seen every detail of your life. An experiment that didn’t go as planned. A scientist that made you this way. It’s no life to live, especially if you have done it on your own for the first 3 decades. I meant this as an apology but I have peaked into his mind out of curiosity.

“We should head back.” I said to Nora and Blake as they looked up from their conversation. “Also thank you.” I gave them a small smile. “We need to form a proper plan before we go face to face with the threat.”

“About time you came to your senses.” Blake smirked but gave me a slap to the shoulder. “Your stubborn but when something is being explained to you, you tend to slightly understand the gist of things when times are at its’ peak” with that he dashed off to the cabin without another word with Nora trailing him.

The fire was burning as we walked through the cabin door with Marcus sitting on the sofa with a worried look on his face. “Are you alright?” I asked as I was the last one to come through the door. My hair was in a ponytail with bangs hanging loose on my forehead. My stomach seemed to rumble and realized that I had hardly eaten anything. I inhaled slowly and went to sit on the arm of the sofa and waited for Marcus to respond. His face was unmoved and lined with worry but he didn’t say anything. I got up and went to my room feeling guilty all over again. When I turned to close my door, Marcus was there and without saying anything he kissed me.

My adrenalin had kicked in and the fact that my dangerous outing had caused this. I knew deep down that Marcus and I had a connection but until this very moment I hadn't realized that he had felt more than he did in this exact moment. Instead of making an objection, I closed my eyes and wrapped my arm around his waist and the other with the other hand, it slithered to his cheek where it rested. I am sorry for doing such a reckless thing tonight. I should of thought this through and spoke to you about it first. I meant the apology and deep within myself, I wanted to make it up to him but going about it first was the problem.

“We will figure this out together.” Marcus replied out loud instead of responding telepathically. “There is something that I should of told you before,” He continued softly. “Sarene wasn't the one that had exiled us into this life. It was Gabriel that forced her. After her mother parents passed, she was left with nobody to help her but there was Gabriel. He was there when she felt like everything else was caving in on her.” I stayed silent as I listened to Marcus explain everything. “Then at the end of last month I found out that Gabriel played a part in Sarene's parent's passing. He killed them when she was only eight years old.”

“Has she been fighting for her freedom from him since?” I asked, eyeing him calmly. “If that were the case then he really does need to be stopped.” I retreated from Marcus' embrace to sit on my bed which was an inch from where we stood. The kind of life she would lead once he his gone entirely."

“It was never easy for her to really do much of anything,” Marcus sat down beside me and took my hand in his, brushing his thumb over my knuckles. “Gabriel controlled everything and still does.”

I sighed and planted a kiss on his hand. “What do we do?” I asked but Marcus gave me a small smile which made me look at him funny. “Why are you smiling?"

Marcus but his lip as if he was trying not to laugh. “We don't necessarily have to worry about Sarene as much.”

“What do you mean?” I asked. “Did something happen that we were unaware of?”

“She found a way to knock Gabriel out without him knowing and that fact that he is put in the dungeons speaks.”

“How you do you know?” The question was simple, seeming how we were vampires that had hidden abilities that have yet to be discovered. Marcus chuckled and tapped him temple as if replying back to question and at that I laughed.

“Right.” I shook my head. “How can I forget since I have telepathy as well.” I took my hand out of his and knotted my fingers together as if feeling nervous. “The question still stands though.” I looked at Marcus again. “How long will he stay there before he wakes up and finds a way to escape?”

“There is no way of telling what Gabriel has in store. All I know is that when he has something set in place, he tends to never let it go.” Marcus said. “I believe that in a way he's trying to get back at me for abandoning him at the lab that we were held at before.”

“Exacting revenge isn't always the best way.” I stated. “Things get messy and it has been for you and others even before I showed up."

“You are right about one thing,” He replied. “It has been rather messy but things lightened up since you showed up and now I don't question my existence as much or ask myself why I continue to live anymore.”

I felt my cheeks heat up and I knew that I was blushing. I bit my lip and looked down as if trying to hide it would make a difference. Marcus had that effect on me, more stronger than any other man that I had dated and I don't think that I would change anything between us. “I'm glad that you feel that way because I feel it as well. My human life was pretty messy as well but you don't need someone to read the future when I have one sitting here right now.” I say him flush and it made him more handsome than ever and the only thing I wanted to do was kiss him all over again but I resisted and instantly felt the urge to feed. “Um..”

“Hungry?” He asked as though he too felt it. I nodded but didn't respond. “Let's get Nora and Blake to go hunt so we can gather tomorrow night to form a proper plan.”

“I agree.” I said as I stood to my feet. “We need a backup plan in case Gabriel tries to escape.” I stopped. “What if there are more Rogues out there just waiting?”

“We will deal with it when the time comes but until then lets not waste another moment talking about this and go hunting.” Marcus replied as he took my hand in his and walked me out of my room and for the remaining of the night, we were solely focused the hunt and nothing else mattered.