Shadow Moon Series Book 2

He was enveloped in darkness, lying on a hard, cold surface. His hands were bound by an invisible force. He shut his eyes, mentally scanning his body. He reached deep within himself, beyond flesh and bone, to a hidden place.

A spark ignited deep within him. They had tried to extract it years ago, but he had managed to conceal it.

He concentrated on the spark, allowing it to grow and burst into flame. Power began to seep back into him, albeit slowly. It felt like an eternity before it was substantial enough to utilize.

This power would be his ticket out of this prison and his weapon against those who dared to confine him. They thought they could prevent him from becoming the destroyer, from finding her, but they were mistaken.

Once his power was potent enough, he released it. He watched as it illuminated his surroundings, revealing his marble prison. He directed his power, letting it glide along the top, searching for a weak point. When it found one, he exerted his force.

His power shattered the marble, sending fragments flying. He was momentarily blinded by the intense light as he heard panicked shouts around him.

He hoisted himself up, gripping the edges of the broken marble. Before he could fully stand, a surge of power hit his chest, sending him sprawling back, the marble cracking under the impact.

“Stop him,” a distant voice commanded. He turned to see five men standing before him, hands outstretched. He watched as power began to gather in their palms, preparing to strike.

A smirk spread across his face. “Do you really think you can defeat me?” Before they could respond, he thrust out his hands, then clenched them into fists. An invisible force mimicked his actions, but on the men.

Their screams echoed as their bodies collapsed onto each other. Blood spurted as bones broke. He watched as their limbs were torn from their bodies and flung aside. Within moments, their cries ceased, their bodies lifeless.

He strolled toward the exit, stepping over their bodies nonchalantly. Blood clung to his shoes, leaving footprints in his wake.

This was just the beginning of his plans for the world. But first, he needed to regain his full strength. He would be the black plague that swept across the continent, separating the weak from the strong.

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“What the hell is happening here?”

Vanessa spun around to find herself face-to-face with Gary’s three friends.

Just perfect. She was caught between a werewolf and vampires. What else could possibly go wrong?

A growl sounded behind her, causing her to jump aside. She collided with her car, gripping it tightly. A brown wolf emerged, its gaze fixed on the vampires. They crouched low, baring their teeth, hissing.

The two parties faced off, neither making a move. Vanessa slowly edged toward the car door, trying to reach the handle. Her movement broke their standoff, and the wolf lunged.

Mark tackled one of the vampires, sending them both tumbling to the ground. The other two sprang into action, pouncing on him. She heard screams of pain and the sound of flesh being torn.

“Fuck this shit,” she muttered to herself, climbing into the car. As she started the engine, the wolf howled. She glanced up, locking eyes with him. As she stared into his black eyes, he decapitated one of the vampires. She flinched, slightly startled by his action.

The wolf advanced toward the car, having dispatched all three vampires. Vanessa shifted into drive and sped off as fast as her old car would allow. She watched his brown fur recede in the rearview mirror, letting out a sigh of relief.

How had he found them, and why? Could she really be his mate?

These thoughts swirled in her mind. She knew he was going to be a major problem and she needed to get back to the coven as soon as possible to sort out this mess.