Okay, so I know a bunch of "I'm sorry's" isn't going to really help. But I've been studying VERY hard, because I want to get into a high school that will most likley get me into a good college. Anyways...Chapter 8!

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RashelxQuinn…

I woke up easily, pallid light seeping through my eyelids as they fluttered for a moment before fully opening. I blinked two times before my eyes adapted to the light. Gathering my senses back slowly, certain thoughts and memories swept back again through my mind.

Gasping softly, I jerked up, ignoring the sudden head rush. My head pounded for a moment before it subsided quickly as it had come. Breathing hard but quietly, I frantically scanned the room I was in. In a second, I realized with great relief I was back in my room.

I didn't know how, but all I cared that I was safe, and that I was with John again. Then I grasped the thought that blew anything that wasn't related away. The one thing mattered the most to me, more than anything.

John. But where was he?

But before I could start to panic or worry, he was there, cradling me to his chest. His arms went around me, holding me tightly and protectively, as if I was going to get separated from him again. I didn't need to think as I snuggled into him more, sighing as my body fit perfectly against his.

Oh, Rashel…I love you. He spoke with the soulmate connection, pressing his lips to mine. I could feel the pain of me being ripped away from him as if it was my own.

Did anybody hurt you love? I'm so sorry. I should've- I cut him off with another passion filled kiss. He responded immediately, making it go deeper as I reassured him with words of comfort.

It's okay, John. I don't really remember anything. No one hurt me. And none of it is your fault. None of it at all. I love you too…

I let my words trail off, as we didn't need any. Love was alive in our presence, speaking for our emotions, the soulmate connection humming as it wrapped the only two of us in our realm of love and happiness.

Breaking off softly for the need of air, I took my lips off of his and looked up into his beautiful, black eyes. I decided to speak out loud this time.

"Where's Hawthorn? And the other girls?" I spoke carefully, searching his face for any indication that something was wrong. He hissed, and struggled not to let his fangs grow out in anger. Realizing saying that name was what set him off; I found his hand and squeezed it.

"Mare and Jez are fine. They're with their soulmates now. But Hawthorn is with Evelyn. I doubt he'll hurt her though; it's his soulmate. And I'm sure he's pushed her limits, by kidnapping you three." At the end, his eyes were shining with pure hate. It was an aweing but deadly look.

"Hey, it's okay. I told you, I'm fine. And we never have to see him again, I'm sure…If he doesn't come here, his mind changed…" But I quickly broke off as Quinn was about to interrupt for just the idea of that possibility. So instead, I continued on with something different.

"All that matters is what is happening now." With this being said, John's eyes softened as he met my gaze.

"I was so worried about you; I was ready to kill someone, anyone to get you back. But you're right. What matters that you're safe, in my arms again." He murmured as he brushed his lips against mine. Little pleasant sparks ran through our bodies as we fell into another heavenly bliss.

JezxMorgead…

I paced back and forth across the carpet, unable to sit calmly. It had only been an hour since we've gotten our soulmates back safe and sound, but I still felt tense. I wanted nothing more than to rip out the bastard's black heart out for taking my Jez and trying to send her off to the hands of Hunter, but I had to respect Evelyn's want. What a load she had on her hands, I thought with sympathy.

A small growl escaped my throat for just pondering the thought. So instead, I thought about my soulmate, and how wonderful the feeling was when I got her back. Glancing just to make sure she was there, my attentive eyes went back to our bed where she laid, her chest moving evenly as she breathed in and out.

Luckily, we had gotten them in time, before they could do anything. The thought of Jez getting hurt or worse…was even too painful to bear the thought. Sure, I was worried about the other two too, but my top priority was my soulmate.

Thinking about her, I suddenly saw a movement from the left corner of my eye. Taking a breath, I went over to the bed where I found a stirring Jez.

Her strange coloured eyes that were a mix of blue and silver opened, and stared at my green ones. She coughed once before giving me her small, lazy smile.

"Morgead…" She mumbled as she sat up and hugged me. I was still admiring my beautiful soulmate before I realized she was embracing me in her arms. I set her head in the crook of my neck, and kissed her forehead.

"I actually thought I would lose you…" My voice trailed off, soft for once. I breathed in her deep scent, and kissed her again. She smirked, and tossed her red hair back.

"You can't get rid of me that easily. I'm a bitch when it comes to fighting."

I laughed, relieved that I had Jez back. This was her, her back here, nowhere near from harm, acting her usual sarcastic ways. Rolling my eyes, I smirked back at her.

"You're right, Jezebel. But even if you did die, remember…that I'll always, always come back to the other world and kill you."

Jez laughed. "I love you, you idiot." And claimed her lips on mine.

"You're the idiot, idiot." I replied the usual comeback. We both laughed, and then just sat there, looking into each other's eyes. After a moment or two, I took another deep breath.

"Did Hunter see you guys at all?"

Jez quickly turned serious. "No, he didn't, thank Goddess. He never got a chance to mess with us. But where's the douche bag that started all this?"

"I think Vev is with him now. I don't know anything else." I saw that her eyes widened in alarm as she heard about her dangerous cousin's soulmate being with him still, but I shook my head as the question formed obviously in the air.

"She's fine. And even then, Thierry is going to send a couple of people to get her, so she can stay here with us, in the Circle Daybreak mansion." Jez nodded, and her expression wore grim and unhappy.

"I feel so bad for her…for having to put up with him…do you think she'll forgive him?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "Beats me. From what I've heard and seen, this isn't the first time he caused her trouble."

"Well, I hope she doesn't…then that asshole I have to call my cousin has to move in with us."

I narrowed my eyes at the thought, but played it cool. Instead, I kissed her again.

I love you… She whispered in my mind.

I love you too Jez. The response was automatic. She laughed again, her sparkly, joy filled laugh, and kissed me again.

Mary-LynnettexAsh

Little glimpses of rather odd looking pictures were crossing my mind at the moment. Though they were from the past, it was weird I'd remember these things.

It only lasted a second or so, before transforming into a new one.

One was of Evelyn, the petite dark haired blonde girl with deep gray eyes. The other was her in the Daybreak infirmary, with the others around. The next was all the commotion, with Hawthorn being held on the ground.

I scanned through the other recollections, seeing how we settled back into our usual Circle Daybreak routine. All had seemed normal again…at least that was what I thought, I snapped a little out of my confusing trance. But I kept searching through.

It was late, around the time we were going to bed. Ash had kissed me goodnight, and we fell asleep. The next thing I knew something…or someone was calling my name. It was calm and soothing, even though it was an unknown voice that was telling me to go outside. I had obeyed, and silently made my way out, walking rhythmically and slowly, as I had no self-control anymore. My whole being was focused on one thing. The voice that was now leading me to the corner of the street.

The scene changed again, blurring out as a TV screen would do, and transformed to a less, comforting vision.

It was Hawthorn, standing over me a couple of feet away. He seemed to be gently setting someone on a bed. Shaking my head to clear my fuzzy vision, I saw his head turn my way.

It was a look that I couldn't match up with an emotion. A couple of words like hate, anger, remorse, and apathy popped into my train of thoughts, but I paid no more attention to his them anymore. Because he was walking over to me right then.

I realized I should've looked where I was before staring him down. I looked down quickly and saw I was sitting, with numb legs and arms. A bit dumbfounded, I saw they were tied up with thick rope, making me unable to run, or even move at all. I felt some pressure on my shoulder and turning my head to the left was Jez unconscious, in the same position as me.

Getting more panicked, I quickly found Rashel on the other side of me, in the same, silent state. Tears streamed down my face as I felt his presence near me.

"This is nothing personal." He mumbled quickly, as if he was trying to convince this to himself. "Just some revenge on someone else."

Before I could even think, he shoved a towel onto my nose. Breathing in a unfamiliar bitter scent, my sight went pink before I blacked out again.

I sat up gasping hysterically. The dream had felt so real…even though it was; it was torture having to re-live it again. Making sure my face wasn't tear stained; I took aware of my surroundings. I sighed in relief as I saw I was back in my bed, sitting on the soft mattress. I pulled on the silver cord.

Ash?

Mary! Came the sudden response. Ash came out of the bathroom then, with steam flowing out the bathroom. He looked overjoyed as he ran over and took me into his arms.

"Oh Mary, how I love you. I'm glad you're okay." He was saying this over and over while crushing me in a hug.

"I love you too Ash…" I sighed, and kissed him on his cheek. I was about to unload a bunch of questions before we heard a crash downstairs.

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