War (Book 3 in Destined Series)

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I fall against the tree breathing heavy.

"Christina we have to keep going." Luke says trying to get me to move but I shake my head.

"I can't." I breathe out in full blown pain.

"Christina what's wrong?" he asks and I put my hand to my side. He looks down and hisses.

"How deep?" he asks and I shake my head leaning heavy against the tree. He presses his hand to my side and I groan as everyone else comes back around the corner and looks at us.

"Christina?" they ask and I suck in a breath as a warmth suddenly envelopes me. I look down seeing a gentle light protruding from Luke's hand. I watch in disbelief as the wound heals, and the blood dries then flakes off. I look up at him as he removes his hand and watch gold flicker in his irises.

"You-

Then everything goes black.

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I watch her get pulled up and run away. Something within me shifts as she runs off, but I don't know what. I stand still, as they run away. A guy I feel I know, dragging her behind him. He looks over his shoulder at me... Disbelief and betrayal showing in his eyes before they vanish.

"Do we go after them?" a creature asks sliding up beside me.

"No, let them run." I say then cross my arms.

"It's more fun to chase them." I say then turn and step back through the flames.

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I slam up in the bed and hands are placed on me. My eyes slowly focus on Luke and I take a deep breath un tensing.

"You're here." I say looking at him.

"Of course." he says and I rub my arms.

"But you were mad at me." I say and he nods.

"I'm sorry. It was uncalled for." he says and I look at him.

"I do trust you Luke. I do want you here with me. You know that right?" I ask and he nods.

"I do. The moment you came back in to save me. I knew." he says and I nod wrapping my arms around him and leaning against his chest. He holds me steady rubbing my back and my breathing goes back to normal as I snuggle against him.

"It was Shane you know." I whisper and he nods against me.

"I know, I saw him too." he says pulling back and I shake my head.

"He's really gone." I say and he nods solemnly. I stare up at him then slowly look down.

I hear the creak as the door opens and I look over as Grace runs in.

"Chrissy!" she exclaims

"Grace." I breathe out in relief catching her as she jumps at me. I pull her in for a tight hug and she kisses me on the cheek. She moves back some and I smile as the door opens again.

"Great to see you're awake." Drew says stepping in followed closely behind by Nick and Mike.

"Eh it was just a nasty cut to the side." I say touching my fingers to the bandage around my waist.

"Yeah, luckily Luke could he-

Drew elbows Mike and he hisses in.

I look at them funny, then roll my eyes.

"Whatever. Where are we?" I ask

"No clue. The wolves sniffed it out." Nick says and I nod.

"It's safe." Drew says and I nod.

"We need to go out and find food, drinks, and more clothes." I say and they nod.

"Luke and I will go out. You guys stay here." I say and all of them nod.

"If anything seems out of place or anyone but Luke or I come to that door get out. Keep each other safe and keep Grace safe."

"What about you two?" Mike asks looking between Luke and I.

"You'll know if we find trouble." I say and they nod.

"Don't worry about us ok? Just keep each other safe." I say and the three boys nod.

"Drew, if anything happens. You get Grace out of here. She trusts you, I trust you." I say walking over to him and he nods.

"We'll be back as soon as possible." I say to everyone and they nod.

"Luke, let's go."

~~

"They let her go!" I shout and Brett nods.

"Damn it!" I shout slamming a glass into the wall. I hear the flapping of wings then Shane steps into the light before me.

"You've got guts showing up here, after simply letting Christina go!"

"Oh please. She is in my tracks. I find it more entertaining to chase though." he says and I scoff.

"I gave you one job. Capture Christina!" I shout and next thing I know his fist is around my throat his red eyes, blazing into mine.

"And I will. But you're weak! I do it my way." he growls and I rip free from his grip.

"I'm you're creator!" I shout and he scoffs as I yank out a knife.

"And I can kill you just as easily." I say

"You need me. You can't do this on your own, and Brett over there? You and I both know-

"Silence! You will do as I say! How I say!" I shout and his eyes blaze.

"I wouldn't raise that damn knife at me. You're weak, and you know what I'm capable of."

"And you know what I'm capable of." I hiss and he glares at me.

"Now go get her!" I shout. Shane glares then whips out his wings.

"I'll get the girl. But it won't be to your damn way." he hisses then jumps into the sky.

"Follow him." I hiss and Brett rolls his eyes then jumps into the air.

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