The Midnight Flower Series : Ari Constantine

Stick in the Mud

***Hello everyone and welcome back! I know it has been a while but I have decided that the following chapters are going to be the next book. I know they have been posted in the first book TMFS: MM and all but it's ok. They will be a sneak peak basically for this sequel "Ari". ***

***AS A REMINDER FOR EVERYONE; IM GOING BACK INTO THE EARLY DAYS BEFORE MIDNIGHT WAS TAKEN TO THE HUMAN REALM! ARI IS 2 YEARS OLDER THAN MIDNIGHT! AS FOR FANG...HE'S A VAMPIRE AND A FULLY MATURE MAN IN A 23 YEAR OLD BODY!***

*****GROOMING IS INVOLVED IN THIS CHAPTER!!! IF ITS A SUBJECT THAT MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE STOP READING NOW!!!******

Midnights POV

I'm stuck in my mind. I see everything happening and I know the consequences of my actions. Why have I gone so deep? Please stop! I don't want this side of me roaming freely!
I killed Fang...I just wanted to end things...not him...
Why....
This sedation seems to be my only saving grace right now.
At least I know I can't kill anymore...
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I woke up and screamed. I'm strung up and bound.
My body feels like it's on fire.
"You know...my entire world looked just like you. She was gentle but ruthless when needed to be. I loved her so much...my sweet mate. Because of you; she lost her life." Chen says reminiscing softly; he then looks at me with anger.
"It should've been you who died!" He exclaims and slaps me hard across the face.
My cheek burns in an angry red protest as tears spring to my eyes.
"Even tho you look like her; you don't hold her spirit within." He booms out.
I already know I'm going to endure a lot of pain. Last time I spent two days in a coma and on the third day I was raped.
I close my eyes in acceptance.
Fingers dig into my face.
"Don't you dare close your eyes! I am far from finished with you and when I'm done; you'll be begging for death!" He cackles out.
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I grit my teeth as another dose of wolfsbane was injected into my system. Tears spring to my eyes at the pain. But I dare not make a noise. Nothing compares to what I did...
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My wings were forced out...
I let a scream out this time...
Whatever he wrapped around my wings...it burns...
A few men showed up and I close my eyes as they too hurt me...
Apparently, they were who I was supposed to marry and birth heirs to...
It's not enough tho...more men came in and had their fun as well...
Why....?
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Cold water was splashed over me and I woke with a start.
Then I start crying at being dragged back to the cell to be strung back up.
It's barely been a full day...but it feels like it's been weeks.
I long ago gave up on not screaming...
"Someone...anyone...please help...!" I scream out.
Chen lets out a ruthless laugh.
"No one's coming to save you. Not even Fang."
"I know...I killed him..." I say mournfully.
To that, he just laughs.
"A double-bladed betrayal."
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Selene...I'm trying hard not to run anymore...

***

Nathaniel and Ari saved me; I haven't felt so relieved.
I was taken down from those restraints and I'm held in Nathaniel's arms.
I'm safe now...I smile and fall into a deep sleep.

Slymethius

Ari POV (6 years old)

A small squeal was let out by Midnight as I chased her down the hallway with our game called hunter and prey.
'She always loved being chased.' I think to myself.
"Not that I'm complaining." I say to no one in particular shaking my head with a mischievous grin.
We were making our way down the stairs and just as I was about to catch her; she spread her wings and jumped across the stairs with a giggle, I smiled at her jumping down the last 3 flights.
"I'm gonna catch you Midnight!" I taunt as she keeps giggling.
"Hey! Flap your wings, you idiot!" I yell out leaning forward and holding the banister.
She disappeared in a blur and reappeared back on the ground.