Page 74 of Exordium

I thought about everything he said. I didn’t think Pantar would or even could betray me purposely.“I believe you but I’m still angry that you didn’t mention having a connection with Storm.”

“I regret not telling you, but I preferred not to get involved with your joining. He needed to find his own way and not use our connection. I never expected he would take the route he did.”Pantar bared his teeth in anger.

Satisfied with his explanation I attempted a smile,“I love you, but from now on, I would appreciate it if you kept me in the loop.”

“I will try to be more forthcoming with information as it pertains to you.”He then leaned down to nuzzle his nose in my hair. I put my arms around his neck and hugged him tightly.“Well, I guess I better go see what Storm has to say for himself.The bond is already dragging me in his direction.”I frowned, beyond pissed. Our bonding was probably inevitable but the choice being taken away from me for a second time, was fucked. A strong Faction usually consisted of extremely headstrong people, but we needed to come to an understanding. I wouldn’t tolerate my choices being taken away.

Leaving my room, I saw Chloe sitting on our couch, holding a baseball bat, frowning. Her head jerked up when I entered the room and she rushed to me, hugging me so tightly I couldn’t draw a breath.

“Reverie what in the hell happened! How in the fuck did you gain the ability of fire? Why did you pass out? I’ve been so worried, and Storm has been banging on the door like a fucking maniac trying to get to you. I tried contacting my brothers but there’re not answering!”

I extracted myself from the stranglehold Chloe had on me, “I promise we’ll talk about all of that when I get back, but I need to talk to Storm first.”

Proving once again that she was a great friend, she nodded her head,

“OK, as long as you’re alright, I’ll talk to you when you get back.”

Now it was me squeezing Chloe, “I love you and I promise to let you in on everything ASAP.” Giving Chloe one last squeeze I left to find Storm.

I entered the building that housed the teaching staff and went to the fourth floor where Storm’s apartment was located. Pantar had given me directions before he disappeared. I knocked on his door and it immediately opened. Storm pulled me inside shutting and locking the door behind me.

“I’m so glad you came my sweet, Nex-.” I balled up my fist and hit him directly in the mouth. I followed that up with a kick in the dick that sent him to his knees.

“You no good piece of shit! Did you ever think about courting me instead of forcing the bond on me?! You don’t even like me! Why would you do this?”

Trying to breathe, cupping his dick, with blood running down his face he looked up at me, “You never would’ve accepted me when you found out about my family. I was dying Reverie.” He wheezed out. “I needed my Nexus sooner rather than later. Please hear me out before you hurt yourself.”

“Hurt myself? You’re the one lying on the floor, I think I’ll be OK. Now what is this bullshit about you dying? You look healthy to me, omitting the broke dick, I hope you’re rocking now.” I kicked out at him again and he grabbed my leg making me lose my balance. I tried to catch myself, but Storm wouldn’t let go and caused me to fall in his lap. He wrapped both arms around me holding me so tight I couldn’t struggle.

“Stop Nexus.” He whispered in my ear. “Let me show you what I can bring to this Faction.” I started to struggle as he picked me up and took me to his bedroom. He laid me on the bed and when I tried to get up, I found that I couldn’t move.

“What the hell? How are you doing this?”

“I’ll tell you everything as soon as I show you how it can be between us.” He pulled his shirt over his head exposing a body that could only be described as divine, the eight pack he was rocking was unreal. But it was the tattoo covering his entire left arm that shocked me into silence. The entirety of his arm from shoulder to wrist was black with white cracks throughout giving the illusion of lightning. How appropriate, I thought, considering the bolt of lightning that appeared this morning in my Nexus mark.

“Like what you see, sweet Nexus?” Storm ran his hand down his muscled chest, drawing my attention once again to his amazing body. He grinned, the blood coating his teeth from my punch to his face making him look like a savage. With hishair disheveled and piercing green eyes, he looked completely deranged. Did this crazy bastard think we were going to have sex? He might be more deranged than Nathan. I closed my eyes and turned my head to the side.

“Look at me Nexus.” I refused to give in, it was hard enough to continue fighting the newly formed bond without seeing that amazing chest and the massive tent he was rocking in those slutpants, damn it, sweatpants.

I felt fingers on my chin turning me forcefully back to him. Storm wasn’t touching me physically; his power was unbelievable. I felt invisible hands pulling my shirt up and over my head, so my breasts were exposed.

My nipples immediately puckered from the cold air. Feeling the lightest of touches trail down my throat and over my breasts goosebumps popped up all over my body.

I was beyond furious with him. He was an absolute dick and had caused a lot of misery for me and other Passives. Not to mention his crazy sister and the scary thought that his family was involved in starting the war. But the hard truth was I had been fighting how I felt about him and now with the Bond in place it was a losing battle. I could feel my desire and his inside my mind and body. I knew when I looked at him, he could see and feel all the fury and need I had bottled up inside me.

“Let me go asshole!”

The crazy bastard smiled with pride, “My Nexus is strong, denying our bond even with every instinct you have fighting against you. I bet you could break free from my hold, if you truly wanted to.” Storm grinned, looking at me with such hunger I felt my blood heat in response.

He was right. I had gained the ability of fire that could only be his, so surely, I had gained this ability too. Closing my eyes against the desire in his, I reached into that well of power, deep inside, startling when I saw the beautiful red strand encirclingNathan’s green both nestling the ball of amber power swirling in the center. It was beautiful and in the right circumstances I would be excited to have another full Faction member. These were not the right circumstances. Focusing on the red strand I was amazed at the power that flooded my body. It was like he was Nexus too. I had lots of questions for him but now wasn’t the time.

Concentrating hard, feeling sweat pop out on my brow, I broke the hold he had on me and sprung to my feet. Knocking him on his ass, I sat on him to hold him in place as I pulled the knife from my ankle sheath and put it to his throat.

Expecting to see rage on his face I was surprised to find him smiling in pride, “You’re perfect. Together we’re going to make this Faction untouchable.”

Pressing the knife to his throat, I watched a drop of blood seep out and run down his neck. Fighting the urge to lick it off, I snarled, “I’m in control now, NOT you, and I’m leaving!” I felt calloused hands slide up my naked sides ending with them cupping my breasts and thumbs rubbing across my pointed nipples. “Stop doing that!” I growled, trying and failing to keep the desire out of my voice.

Oren leaned up causing another drop of blood to follow the first, “Do you have control?” he asked as he narrowed his eyes. “Prove it, show me how strong my Nexus is.” Caught up in the intense desire I felt, I decided to stop denying myself and take what I needed from him. After I left, he could lie here in misery and contemplate everything he’d done. It was the very least he deserved for his actions and if I got a little pleasure out of the deal that was even better.

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