Seizing Darkness (Fur, Fangs, and Fairies) by Mariana Thorn Read Free Book Online Page A

again. I was trying to breathe slowly, hoping that it would help. Another tear made its way down my cheek.
    “Thanks. And you aren’t too bad for a fur ball,” he said.
    I couldn’t see it, but I knew he was smiling. “I wish I could remember why I don’t like vampires,” I said, my voice straining. His scent was making me a little ill, but I wasn’t going to say anything about it.
    “I might have some ideas about that,” he said, “but I’m done here and Dek is back. Let’s get your arm set before you start healing more than you already have.”
    Radek walked through the door looking very disgruntled.
    Dante winked at me before turning to his brother and saying, “You hold her; I’ll set it.”
    “Fine,” he said.
    I scooted off the counter and Radek caught me before my bare feet touched the cold tile. He had me turned around with my back against his chest before I had a chance to protest. With one arm around my waist and the other just below my neck on my upper chest, he held me in a tight grip. There was no way I was going anywhere – not that I wanted to. His warmth enveloped me, bringing me comfort. I was nearing the passing out stage. I gritted my teeth to keep it at bay.
    Dante grabbed my arm and said in a gentle voice, “This will hurt. The more you relax, the quicker it will be over. Are you ready?”
    “Just do it, please,” I said in a strained voice, trying to think relaxing thoughts as my body pressed into Radek’s. He was breathing into my hair which distracted me just enough. I melted against him a little more.
    There was no hesitation in Dante’s actions, which made it go quickly. I gasped harshly as my arm snapped back into place and the waves of pain washed over me. I tried to not pass out. Radek’s grip tightened, holding me against him. Dante disappeared for a moment and came back carrying strips of cloth, plastic and duct tape. Radek relaxed his hold on me a little. I was still too unsteady to stand on my own though, so I stayed where I was. It was like I belonged there. I had to fight myself to not turn around and bury my head against him.
      Dante made short work of stitching up the wound before wrapping it. The plastic and duct tape were to keep it dry in the shower. I was feeling less dizzy by the time he was done. I’m normally a fast healer, but as I said before it’s the one night of the month that I’m basically human. It sucks really. Out of all the other thirty days in the month, why does it have to be this night? I thought. 
    “How are you feeling?” Radek’s whisper against my ear made me shiver not from the cold or the pain, but a different emotion that I didn’t want to dwell on.
    What was with me? I was having all kinds of feelings about this tiger I barely knew. I needed to get a handle on this. Reluctantly I pushed away from him. He was too close and affecting me in ways I wasn’t prepared to deal with at present. His hand was on my good arm, spreading warmth throughout my body. I collected myself. “I’ll live. Just wondering how someone knew which night to attack me.” I needed to stay focused on the problem at hand, not the enticing male weretiger at my back. That was the theory, anyway, but putting it into to action would be a problem if he continued to insist on touching me.
    “We can work on that later. Go get cleaned up. We need to get some rest; then we can investiga te.” He gently nudged me toward the showers.
    “Will one of you get my shower stuff from my locker please?” I said. They might as well be useful since they were here. I didn’t think I was going to be able to make it that far anyway. I was still lightheaded. Not to mention that I hadn’t slept yet.
    “Of course,” Dante said with a look of amusement. I gave him my combination and he went and returned with my things quickly.
    “I’m going to get cleaned up and I’ll find you some clothes,” Radek said, his footsteps heavy as he went out the door again.
    I looked at