Afterlife - Stephanie Hudson Page 0,276

but just not having the strength so I had to give up. Morgan came at me out of the shadows and his hand was held over my mouth, as I must have been screaming with all my struggling.

“SSSHHH...Calm down or I will have to sedate you again....Now are you going to be good?” He asked, as I could taste the skin from his hand on my lips, which made me want to gag. I nodded, to indicate a yes, as I just wanted him to stop touching me!

“Ok, no more screaming and I won't hurt you again.” He said in that creepy voice I had had so many nightmares about. But when he moved his hand from my mouth it didn't leave me entirely as it moved down my neck, resting there as he looked into my eyes smiling.

“I have missed you Catherine, oh how I have thought about you.” He said as his hand slid further down past my chest and down to my side. His other hand went to the opposite side and he pulled my body into his as it swung easily on the chain making it impossible for me to move away. His face was inches from mine and I held my breath and closed my eyes wishing how much I hoped Draven would find me.

“I wouldn't do that if I were you!” I whispered before his lips infected me.

“And why is that my girl?” He said smiling as he lingered over my lips so that I could smell the sour liquor on his breath.

“Because I am NOT your girl and the one I do belong to, is not going to be happy with you touching me!” I said trying to sound as serious as that threat was.

“Oh and what will he do...take my soul!” He nearly spat out his words, and I could almost taste the cheap whiskey.

“No doubt he will simply kill you.” I said calmly as I knew this was true, knowing Draven if he saw this he wouldn't bat an eyelid at destroying him. But Morgan was back in control as he pulled a large blade from his back and held it up to my neck. I let out a moan at the sight.

“Ssshh, don't move or we might have another accident like last time and well... this one we won't be coming back from. How did that feel anyway? I was always curious...it must have been excruciating?” He said pulling away the sharp metal from my skin and pointing to my arms with it.

“It was worth it!” I said feeling my blood boil under my skin and wishing I were a demon for the first time in my life!

“Tut, tut, don't say that Catherine, that's not nice and you will pay for it.” He said as his free hand touched my leg and moved up my thigh making my skin crawl!

“GET OFF ME!” I screamed as I thrashed around but the blade came back up to my neck, stopping me instantly.

“Behave!” He shouted back at me as his hand was trying to find what it wanted and the tears started to fall down my cheeks, some landing on the cold blade beneath my chin.

“Don't... please!” I pleaded and his face softened slightly but not enough to crush his fantasy and I cried out as he found his mark.

“MORGAN! Leave her!” A stern voice growled at him and he reluctantly removed his hand but he winked at me before walking back to his corner. I could feel the acid in my mouth from the effect he had on me.

Sammael was back to looking like Andy but he was no longer wearing the uniform and neither was Morgan. I looked around as there were a few candles lit, casting shadows about the room, making my fear double, as I didn't know what was real or what was in my head anymore.

“She is strong, incredibly so for a Human.” Sammael said in a low terrifying voice that made me sob softly. He was making the shadows move around me like sea serpents and I could feel them biting my skin but it wasn't real! I was screaming with pain but I was trying to concentrate knowing this was my only chance against him. COME ON KEIRA THINK!!!! I shouted to myself in my head. I needed to be strong...hold it… hold it now! I found where he was and pushed as I had done when Draven tried to enter my mind. The shadows evaporated