Anchor of Secrets (Supernaturals of Castle Academy, #2)

by Tessa Hale

Damien stepped into the light.

This motherfucking vampire, of course he was the one to kidnap her!!

Dash exhaled a breath. “It was a test.” I glanced at him in question. “He wanted to see just how angry we are. Wanted to see our weaknesses. Wanted to see if Leighton was going to break,” Dash explained.

Dash you brilliant fucking man. Take me now.

“He’s more likely to take your head off than welcome you with a kiss and a cuddle.” “Then I’ll just have to sit with him headless.”

Ha! Love this woman, don’t back down from shit!

Ronan’s gaze didn’t falter from its position locked on the water. “He sold me.”

HIS OWN FATHER SOLD HIM?! ABSOLUTE RAGE AND DISBELIEF!

“Your dad lied to him,” I argued. “I know,” Ronan growled. “But Declan believed him. Sided with him in casting me out. He didn’t give one single fuck that I’d been existing in a living nightmare for three years. Thought I deserved it.”

Devastating. Their fucked up bad dad needs to be drug across glass.

“When we turned sixteen, Colt, Trace, Dash, and I hunted every single soul that had a role in them. We killed each and every one without mercy.”

Good. Slaughter the child fight ring bastards, they deserved it

Dash bent, his forehead resting against mine. “Mon Coeur, have some faith.”

1) I fucking love Dash I swear he was made in a computer for me 2) I finally googled what Mon Coeur is in English. It is French for “My heart” and OMG MY HEART AT THIS KNOWLEDGE. Single tear.

Then Dash was there. He kissed me, deep and slow. “Make the jump, Mon Coeur,” he whispered.

Knees be shaking. Protect Dash at all costs!!

I grabbed his hair and pulled his head back, hard. “Don’t you ever say anything like that ever again. You’re a pain in the ass, but you’re my pain in the ass.” Trace’s eyes flashed that bright purple and started swirling.

PFT PFT PFT DELICIOUS. Can Trace get it asap please?

Baldwin nodded, face serious. “I’ll guard her with my life.”

NOTHING BETTER HAPPEN TO OUR GUY BALDWIN

As the Escalade drove away, pain flashed through me. Everything about this was wrong. And I couldn’t shake the fear that I’d never see them again.

I have a bad feeling about this…

“It was a fucking trap,” Trace growled. “The caves were crawling with shadow demons. They boxed us in, and we had to fight our way out.”

FUCK I KNEW IT WAS GONNA BE BAD

“You don’t control me, little girl. Hell, you’re the reason he’s in this mess.”

YOU SHUT YOUR DAMN MOUTH DARIUS

Pain streaked through me, but it quickly morphed into fury. “GET OUT!” My voice boomed so loud I swore the walls shook.

WOMAN POWER

Wave after wave pulsed through me as my fingernails dug into Colt’s back. All I could do was hold on because I knew nothing would be the same.

FIRST Bang bang bangity bang and it is so right that it was with Colt!! Can dash or trace be next please

I flew at Chloe, knocking her to the floor.

YES. BEAT THAT WORE!! SHUT HER THE FUCK UP

“You’ll never be stronger than me. I’ve been training to rule my whole life,” she growled. “Then why are you pulling my hair like a kindergartner?” I got off a punch to her ribs that had her wheezing.

YEAH LEIGHTON DO NOT BACK DOWN! DO NOT YIELD!

“You’re going to pay for this,” Chloe sneered. Dash dropped his hold on her, and Chloe tumbled to the floor again. “Suddenly don’t feel much like helping you.”

HAHAHA DASH YOU GEM AND I LOVE YOU

Declan only saw Ronan, his twin. “Dad sold you?” he croaked. Ronan’s gaze shot to me. “What the fuck did you tell him?”

THE TRUTH!! YOU BOTH WERE MANIPULATED BY THAT PIECE OF SHIT PATRICK

His fingers swept higher, skating featherlight across my skin. “You don’t know what I could do to you.” Maybe not, but I wanted to find out.

SWEATING. I TOO WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT, RONAN

He gazed up at me. “I’m keeping the knee-highs on.”

Pft pft pft PANTING

“Grab the desk.”

SCREAMING. HYPERVENTILATING. LEGS SHAKING. WHATEVER YOU WANT RONAN

Ronan’s face went soft. “Now I want to fuck you nice and slow.” My core spasmed.

My core too has spasmed. Get you a man like Ronan who can fuck you both ways!!

Declan and Ronan’s father didn’t even deserve to be called that. “I wouldn’t mind junk-punching him,” I mumbled.

I would pay money to see her junk punch piece of shit Patrick

“It’s Leighton we need to worry about,” Trace muttered. “One look at Patrick O’Connor and she might tackle him to the ground.”

Haha yeah buddy thats our girl!!

Declan grinned. “Let’s see how well she can take them.” “Sounds like a fun game to me,” Ronan agreed,

Nothing like some three way sex to help reconnect the twins, am I right?

“You seriously knocked her unconscious?” Colt clipped.

Orgasm so hard ya pass out. What a dream

Colt’s gaze came to me. “It’s your mom. She’s here in Emerald Bay.”

EXCUSE ME WHAT!!!

Ronan snorted. “Helping you with bio is like foreplay to him.” “Hey, we’ve all got our kinks,” Dash shot back.

GODDAMN DASH THIS MAKES MY CORE LIGHT ON FIRE

Colt’s jaw ticked. “We found out who brought Leighton’s mom here.” “Who?” I whispered. His eyes came to me. “The vamps.”

WHAT. WHY?! WHAT ARE THEY PLANNING?!?! I bet Damien and his dad are involved…

“On all fours.” Dash’s voice was pure liquid heat.

HOLY HOT BATMAN PFT PFT PFT

Trace took one step forward. “Worst torture of my life.” He pulled on his lip ring. “And the best.”

Couldn't Agree more my guy. WOOF that was a hot scene

He gave me his best innocent smile, but I knew it hid a demanding dom beneath.

Dash you are delicious can I manifest you into reality please

Trace bared his teeth at her, letting his eyes go full purple. “You wanted to mess with this world? The least you could do is learn your supernaturals. I’m a demon, Maryanne.”

Gods I want Trace to fuck her the fuck up!!! SHE DESERVES IT

I stayed facing my guys, getting strength from all the ways they loved me. Then I lifted up my long-sleeved T-shirt to expose my back. There was a gasp and several murmurs.

CLAPS FOR OUR GIRL! The strength to show these scars and speak against her abusive bio mom is so huge

Delphine’s eyes were kind. “Turn around.” I did so. “I have a special gift. I can see the cause of any scar.”

YES SHE WILL SEE THE TRUTH

Delphine’s gaze lifted to the crowd. “She speaks the truth. We will not let her be returned to her abuser.” Maryanne screamed, but two guards appeared and hauled her back toward the parking lot.

YES!! Eat glass you abusive devil

“Give me your hand,” Saoirse said. I extended it toward her.

OOHHH WHAT IS HER GIFT???

Saoirse’s mouth curved. “Sometimes, pain is worth it.” Her gaze settled on me. “There is magic in her.”

YEAH BUDDY I KNEW OUR GIRL WAS NOT A "DUD"!

Darius stood, dipping his head in respect to The Assembly. “We cannot tear away their happiness without reason. We have time. We risk nothing by giving them a chance.”

Genuine shock at Darius's words! Maybe he is not the worst after all. Or this is a trap

Darius took a deep breath. “I saw her when Colt was injured. She threw herself between him and me, a full-grown wolf. She wouldn’t let me near him because she doubted my motives. I have no doubt that she would’ve given her life for his. That is the kind of love and devotion they all deserve.”

Melting my heart Darius maybe we trust you now!!

“We only have thirty days,” I whispered. They all knew it, but we had to face it.

Watch it be like day 29.8 that she manifests lol maybe some extreme emotional distress in there

Trace cursed, but then his mouth was on mine.

YES FINALLY TRACE AND HER KISS!! AAAHHH

A mischievous grin spread across Saoirse’s face. “Now, that’s my kind of homework.”

Same fam sign me up for some of that

“Declan!” Ronan shouted, but then he was falling, too, and I didn’t miss the dart sticking out of his shoulder.

HOW DARE THEY DART OUR DRAGON TWINS

Maryanne stepped further into the cabin. “Don’t try anything stupid.” She lifted a gun. “I’ll get more money for you unharmed, but he’ll still take you with a hole in your leg.”

THIS FUCKING HATEFUL BITCH. DIE OF DYSENTARY

My lungs burned. Fire like I’d never known before. Some part of me called out to my guys. Wanting them to know I loved them. And then that fire swallowed me whole.

HOW DARE YOU TRY AN DROWN HER! AND THIS CLIFFHANGER. Aahh!!