NATALIE

I jerk awake when something touches my face. My whole body is aching like some horse has trampled over it.

“ Hey! ” His velvety voice falls on my ears.

His fingers glide over my cheek. I stare at the familiar ceiling of my room in his home.

Perhaps, I was dreaming. I never went out of here.

“ Babylove? ” He calls me out, soft and careful.

My gaze snaps to his face and calmness spreads throughout me.

“ Ryker. ” I choke.

“ I am here. ” He nods.

Screams ring in my ears, making me close my eyes. It’s supposed to be a dream, a fucking nightmare. I can’t possibly burn someone to ashes. That’s not me.

“ Don’t think about it. The more you do, the more it will haunt you. ”

My eyes crack open, landing on his face once more. The shock phase is over for me. It’s time to come to terms with it.

“ How can I not think about it? I killed him. ” I utter.

My eyes squeeze shut, recalling the look on everyone’s faces when I managed to shift back. It was pure horror. Strangely, I could sense it h