"No, not a wolf, only a man.
I shake my head, confused at my initial reaction. The eyes I'm staring into right now belong to a person-Whiskey Guy, to be specific.
Then why do I feel like I'm suddenly ten years old again, transported back in time to those woods, with the wolf who attacked my brother?
I chalk it up to the alcohol.
My heart continues to beat irregularly in my chest, my breaths coming out in short, quick pants. Both of us seem to be frozen in time-him still poised coming down the last two steps, whiskey glass in hand, a surprised look apparent on his face-me a third of the way fully stood-up, my jaw tensed, tightly pressing my teeth together.
His eyes seem to pull me in, molten honey swirling around his irises. When was the last time I looked someone directly in the eyes like this? And when was the last time I felt so anxious and out of breath because of it?
Never.
I feel faint and frantically grab onto the edge of the counter for stability, standing up fully. The movement seems to break the spell and I watch as his expression morphs into something more akin to amusement as he resumes taking the last two steps down to the basement floor. He starts walking towards me and I glance around for help, looking hurriedly around the room for my brother's face."
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After Emma Townsend and her brother, James, survive a freak wolf attack as children, their lives are irreversibly started on a journey that leads them to discover that some fairy-tales are, in fact, real.
MATURE - 18+
Contains blood, violence, strong language, drug/alcohol use, and sexual themes.
In The Eyes Of Fate Series
(Book One)
"Don't even think about it." I stood frozen in place as he said those words from behind me, which sent shivers down my spine. The rain started running down my face as I started thinking of a way out of here.
My body trembled in fear knowing that he could easily hurt me. I'm not strong against someone like him
Thoughts raced through my mind as I tried to think of a way to get away from him. But there was nothing but endless trees around me. I blinked away the water running into my eyes due to the rain. My thoughts were disturbed when he suddenly spun me around to face him, his face just inches away from mine.
"P-Please don't hurt m-me." I stuttered out. I tried to sound brave and not let my fear show, but my mouth betrayed me.
His golden red eyes flickered with a hint of pain for a moment then back to a cold stare, "I'd never hurt you, never put you in harm's way and I'm never letting him take you from me, you're mine." He said in a deep low voice, almost a growl, and his eyes seemed to have gotten darker.
'What the hell is that supposed to mean?!' I tried taking a step back but his grip on my arm tightened. It hurt.
"L-let me go, you, you're hurting me!" I looked up at him scared, his eyes were now completely dark, and the next thing I noticed were pointed teeth poking out from his lips.
I screamed and pushed at him but he didn't budge. I then raised my knee and kneed him between the legs with all my force, and he dropped like a rock, holding his groin.
Run.
I took my chance.
And ran.
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Nora Brown, a normal adult, living a normal life. Moving away from home to start fresh and meet new people. Just going where life takes her.
Who knew that just one short encounter at work with a god-like man, would flip her life entirely upside down, and nothing would ever be the same again.
So much for normal.