The Broken Raven - A Paradox Of Two Worlds Series Book 1

Chapter 67 - Raven

I recalled reading about it in the grimoire when Brie's grandmother set the glass in front of me. A group of witches, vampires, and Lycans cast this curse upon Abel, but true love dispels the enchantment. They believe it will succeed because it has in the past, but it just served to demonstrate that, despite Celeste's best efforts, Abel's internal evil was stronger than his love for her. They are providing me with this option as a result.

Since they compare Clay and I to Celeste and Abel, they are convinced that it will succeed. They don't realise how strong I am or how much Clay and those close to me –who care about me– will battle to win me back.

I truly hope this works.

"Your decision is a good one, child," one elder vamp states. "There is no need to resort to violence. Great choice indeed," a Lycan states.

I inhale deeply, and look at them in front of me. "Before you wipe my memories, can I have a minute with Clay and my friends?" I ask timidly, afraid of their answer.

"We will give you one minute, no more," Brie's grandma says. They walk out of the only way into this room, leaving the four of us alone.

I feel his hands grip my shoulder and spin me around. "What the hell are you thinking?" Clay asks me. I look into his eyes, and I feel my stomach drop. But this is the only way.

"You're going to wake up not knowing who Clay is. How are we supposed to act around you when we see the truth?" Brie cries. The three surround me, and I can feel how uneasy they feel about this.

"Listen to me. Whatever happens, don't give up. I'm going to be the Raven you first met. It will be tough just like before, but you need to trust me," I tell Clay, holding one hand to his cheek.

"The notion of losing you isn't easy for me," he adds, his eyes welling up with tears. He's always been so strong; it hurts me to see him like this. I start to doubt myself, but then I consider the alternative. Clay dies; I'd never be able to live with myself if that happened.

"Don't give up on me," I respond, holding his hand tightly. "Why would I want to do that?" He says as he pulls me into his chest and kisses my head, "I'll always find you." He holds me tighter.

"Then bring me back," I say with tears; he hugs me tight. "I love you," I whisper.

"I love you." He cups my face and kisses me one last time.

"Times up," a lycan says, startling us. "You step forward." The door opens behind us; I turn to see Lia, and she mouths, "I'm sorry," with tears running down her face. I look over at Clay as I step forward. I hold the glass, taking a deep breath. It burns going down. It takes a few seconds to take effect, but then everything goes black.

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I wake up to the sun shining on my face. I look around, and I'm on the couch. I call out for Brie. I turn to see her running down the stairs.

"Hey, are you okay?" She asks with caution.

"Yeah, just a headache, but I'm fine." I look at her to ask why she is acting so weird, but footsteps from the stairs stop me. I look over and see two guys.

"Ray, do you know who these guys are?" Brie asks me. I nod my head, but something inside me switches as soon as my eyes land on the one with jet black hair and grey eyes.

"That's Logan, your boyfriend, and that's Clay, the campus bad boy. My little boy toy." I say sarcastically.

"Wait, do you remember what happened between you and Clay?" Brie asks.

"Yeah, it was fun." I look over at him. "We should do it again sometime." I get up and head to my room.

"Where are you going?" Logan questions me. I turn around; my eyes dart in his direction.