The Dark Hunters

Chapter 14

Livy POV

I feel the presence of Peter by my side. I want to reach out to him, but I feel immobilized. I cannot move. Though I really want too. Even the thought of moving makes me feel weary.

I feel him brush the hair, that has drifted over my face, away. I feel his breath by my ear, as he whispers, "You know I really like you. But it's time for me to take a side. The right side. I wish you could be on the right side too. But you are determined to fight for the wrong side. She has forced me to do this. My master wants this done. You have to realize I have no choice. Please forgive me."

Pain like no pain I have ever felt before, stabs my palm. It shoots up my arm and up the side of my neck. And finishes with a small, but painful click as it latches itself onto my brain. All I can do is silently scream.

I can't feel Peter's presence anymore.

That traitor! He is not a human from earth at all! I knew there was a secret enemy at bay. He is definitely not a demon. Just a confused soul. None the less, for the fact that HE IS THE ENEMY! He tagged me! That asshole. He and his 'master' now have control over me. They can do anything they want with me now. They can speak to me through my mind, track my thoughts, know everything I'm thinking about. They can control my actions. Hell, they could even take over my body. Not that I know who 'they' are. I have to get this out of my hand. No one can know. This can ruin everything.'

I am suddenly very scared. But a new presence calms me. I feel the pressure of their fingers against my cheek. Braden. I wonder what he wants. Shouldn't he be long gone by now? I get my answer.

I love you." Those three words echo and echo in my mind. Those three words make my heart flutter, and make me notice something I have never noticed before. I love him too.

A rude abrupt voice interrupts my thoughts.

'You think he loves you?!'

My soul jumps a mile. Then I realize it's Peter's voice. The tag is already working.

I try to focus on the words Braden is saying to me. Trying to shut Peter out.

'You cannot shut me out Livy Jessamine Foster!' Peter echoes my thoughts.

'You really think he loves you?!' He shouts at me again.
And again.
And again.
Each time louder then the next. Knocking against all sides of my brain. Rattling my insides.

But then I hear it again. Braden's voice.

"Please. I love you. "

With all the strength I have left. I will my mind. I push against the power of the tag and deep sleep I'm under, and move my untagged hand, so it lays on top of Braden's, giving it a light squeeze, hoping it's enough.

I hear a beeping he noise, and I feel Braden's hand gently squeeze my hand back. Feeling all the emotion he put into that little gesture. But suddenly, I feel his finger tips graze mine as he leaves my grasp. I silently cry out, my fingers extending to touch his, but meet only the cold air of the room.