Darkest Before the Dawn

floor before extending them, pushing my body back up to its original position. I repeated this

r of my cell, looking down at me with a smile. I stand up off the cold concrete floor and

finding out I was banished illegally he took me in, planning to look after me until I turn sixteen and officially a rogue in the eye of the law. The only down side is that I have to sleep in the cells, the rogue brands marking my

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rugging his shoulders very unsure with what he was saying. I rolled my eyes pus

walking through the living room, and

my heart sting, picturing how terrible live is going to be after I turn sixteen. They've offered me the cell in their prison for the rest of my life, but after my birthday they have to treat me like a rogue. They could no longer protect me from the pack, keep me awa

am saying?" Her voice broke me from my thou

she huffs in annoyance and pokes me in the nose

to you much about what happens after your shift?" She asked and I tilted my

nd watched her continue to stir the sauce. She seemed to be a little anxious, I could

ent and hanging up her apron up on the hook beside the fridge. She turns back to me an

re correct?" She asks and

I explain simply, there were so many different ways ones could describe the

irst time this is when you are able to detect your mate." She exp

mean?" I ask and she sigh

rom a crowd, his smell will draw you in and his eyes will confirm

hole mate thing is starting to sound a lot more s

ally feeling more like a prostitute than a lifelong partner. Rosella looked at

voice it almost scared me, I gulped ducking my head pressing my chin against my chest in shame.

ella jumps and presses her hand against her chest in shock. She calms do

asks panicked and Zack stands up

in understanding and started making my way down to the cells, Zack following closely behind. I walk into my cell and turn to face him after

t guarantee anything." He tries to explain and I shush

omfier bed than the others and cross my arms over my chest. I could see the worry in his eye

ld of darkness. It felt like hours, even though it may have only been a number of minutes I wouldn't be able to t