War (Book 3 in Destined Series)

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BOOK 3

I jerk awake breathing heavy. My chest rapidly rising then falling. My stirring caused Luke to wake up and he looks over at me quickly. He notices my pale face and he gently touches my arm.

"It's ok." he says and I nod breathing heavy.

"There was so much blood." I whisper sliding closer to him and putting my head on his shoulder.

"It was only a nightmare." he whispers trying to calm me.

"Ok." I whisper back and he puts his arms protectively around me. I look over his shoulder seeing Grace sleeping soundly against Drew's side. He keeps her warm, and protected with a paw over her slender form.

"I'm sorry I woke you." I whisper and he shakes his head pulling back some. I pull the blanket tighter around me and he sighs pulling off his jacket.

"Don't apologize for that Christina. I'm here for you." he says and I look up at him. I take the jacket from him then pull it around my naked body.

"I need to find clothes." I say and he nods.

"We'll get some tomorrow." he whispers and I nod circling back against him.

"I have a question." I whisper and he rubs my back.

"Shoot." he whispers and I nod.

"Is the only reason you're still here with me, because of Shane? To do what he would want?" I ask my heart hurting at his name leaving my lips.

"No." he says a minute later and I look up at him.

"I do it for me." he says and I nod putting my head back on his shoulder.

"He cheated on me. Yet I can't be mad about it." I whisper leaning back some.

"Why can't you be mad about it?" he asks and I shrug.

"I had no claim over him."

"But you loved him." he says and I shrug again.

"Honestly I don't even know how I felt or feel about him." I whisper, the truth finally leaving my lips.

"I just hope he's ok, wherever he is." I whisper looking up at the stars.

"I'm sorry Christina." he says and I shrug.

"It's just my life." I mumble laying down on my back.

"I'm still sorry." he says and I shrug.

"Thank you." I whisper then shut my eyes and soon fall asleep.

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I follow Alec down the long windy hallway and to the last room.

"Why am I here?" I ask looking around.

"I have a job for you." he says and I look at him.

"Which is?" I ask crossing my arms

"Bring this girl to me. Preferably alive, but I mean dead works." he says and I take the photo from him.

"I know her." I say something itching at the back of my mind.

"You despise her." he says and I stare down at the photo. Brown hair tumbles over her shoulders, her eyes deep and fierce. Her lips a gentle pink.

Something tugs at the back of my mind but I shake it off.

I hear footsteps and I look over as Brett walks in.

"Shane?" he asks and I cross my arms.

"That's not my name." I state and he smirks.

"My mistake." he says then walks over to the weapons grabbing whatever the hell he can put his hand on.

I turn my attention back to the photo and look down.

"What's the name?" I ask looking up at Alec.

He leans back against the wall crossing his one arm over his chest.

"The girl, what's her name?" I ask again and he smirks.

"Christina Prior."

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