Tasting Darkness

Chapter 27

I hardly slept a wink of sleep throughout the night. Yet as the alarm went off it, it cut out before I could even open my eyes. Fingertips gripped my wrist, and my eyes flew open at the sharp sting of fangs piercing my skin. My heart thumped in m y chest, and Tobias growled before euphoria rushed through m e as his magic caressed over me, stifling the scream I was sure was about to tear out of me.

His blood-red cat-like eyes watched my face, his finger placed on my lips in warning, and I wondered how long he had been i n here and why he was suddenly feeding on me again. My eyelids fluttered, and I was completely frozen with fear. I was prey against the predator using me as his personal juice box. H e licked my wrist before healing it, placing it on the bed, and walked out of the room when he was done. I stared after him, but he didn’t say so much as a word to me. Instead, just left the room.

I glanced over at the clock and groaned before rushing about the room and skipping the shower. I wanted to get to the mess hall before the others so I could grab something and slip out back to my room. It seemed like the safest option, and I knew I would be skipping lunch.

Retrieving my flats, I slipped them on while pulling my hood u p over my head. I felt unsteady on my feet from the blood loss and very shaky after rushing around. I was forced to clutch the

banister on the stairs, feeling slightly lightheaded as I descended. Tobias’s actions confused me. Why would he come and feed on me when he had three mates sharing a room with him that he would provide him with blood.

end reached my ears. I would have to see if I could change the alarm to a little earlier. With

and the loss of blood didn’t help. I was starving, and those two slices of toast and bacon didn’t even touch the sides, but I was just grateful for anything in my stomach right

my first class was with Tobias and at the stupid obstacle course. I shake my head at the thought. No way would I ever complete that damn course. My mind wandered to

Not good people but still people, I spent so long on my own and thought I was lonely then, but despite being alone, it never felt this cold and unwelcoming. I

night was over. It made me

other than myself existed. That was one thing I pondered while I had gotten dressed. The memory of power I had witnessed Darius use left only one conclusion. Darius was a dark elemental. Demonic-

saw auras to some degree, but they were essentially manifested energy we could get a feel for. Kalen though, could see them, clearly see them and even see the essence and soul that resided in it. That was a dangerous trait

2 the others.

before I heard the hallways clear of voices before I quickly raced out to join the class. I was determined not to piss them off today because I wanted to see Kalen. I needed to know if he was alright because

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