Hope Goodman

At 17, a girl's life takes a dramatic turn as she's thrust into a whirlwind of chaos, where nothing is as it seems. Strange encounters push her to the edge, forcing her to navigate a dangerous path filled with hidden truths and dark secrets. Torn between the protective embrace of a newfound ally and the sinister intentions of her lover, she feels the crushing weight of her destiny looming over her. With everything she knows hanging in the balance, she must confront the haunting shadows of her past while facing an uncertain and treacherous future. As the stakes rise, will she find the strength to make the right choice, or will the forces arrayed against her prove too powerful to overcome? Her fate and the fate of all those she holds dear awaits within the pages of her unfolding destiny, inviting you to embark on a journey filled with danger, intrigue, and the ultimate test of courage.

Moonlit Dahlia

In the distance, I saw a wooden cross protruding from the ground and turned back. I stalked closer to the location and felt sick to my stomach. Isaac was tied up and hanging from the cross, his heart barely beating, and his body covered in blood. I felt tears escape my eyes before I freed him from where he was bound. I held him tightly and sobbed against his shoulder. 


"I'm so sorry, my love. This was never meant to happen to you. Please forgive me." 


I whimpered softly as I felt my heart shatter once more, I was trapped in a nightmare. He chuckled weakly against my shoulder and rubbed my hair with his hand. With all the strength he had, he held me as tightly as he could which made me sob a little harder. 


"Don't be afraid, I knew from the moment I met you as Holland that you were meant for something more. I'm not afraid of death, I was afraid of losing you. Look at you now, Vixen. Powerful and beautiful as ever." 


Chapter Fifteen