Bianca POV
Sitting down at my favorite spot in the cafeteria since that's the only table reserved for the loser hearing heels clicking only to have my novel snatch out of my hand looking up to see the queen bee Cami her black hair in curls face caked with makeup her bright hazel eyes held amusement.
And of course, what queen would she be without her personal lapdogs, Sophie Maya and Katie.
Sophie's blonde shoulder-length hair grey eyes, Katie light blue eyes brown wavy hair, and Maya brown eyes and black hair.
One thing these four has in common slutty and dress trashy they may have the body of models, every guy wants to be with them while girls would kill to be like them.
"Give it back" I muttered "aww the mongrel has spoken" Maya shouted gaping dramatically "well since you asked" Cami said handing me back the book I should have known better than to believe and know it was a trick Sophie gripped my waist pulling me out of the chair pushing me down on the floor.
Causing the room to erupt into laugh as if that's all they live for to see me suffer from embarrassment don't they ever get tired.
"Hey, Jeremiah come get your girlfriend" Katie tease everyone blurted out into chuckles.
"Over my dead body not until hell freeze over better yet I'd rather be mateless than be caught with something as disgusting as that" Jeremiah called out from across the room looking up at him his eyes held regret but it quickly went away and replaced with a smirk finding my situation engrossed.
"Uh, thirsty down there?" Cami asked concerned giggling I felt warm liquid poured down my hoodie and sliding down on the ground chocolate milk she poured out my milk all over me.
"You're such a disgrace don't you get it you don't belong here you'll never be a part of us no one likes you" Maya spat out bitterly.
Ignoring the fact that my heart is now demolished into nothing standing up taking up my bag walking away only to be pulled back into a harsh tug, "where you think you're going bitch we just getting started" Cami rejoices adding a weird smirk.
I hissed when a harsh sting to my face holding my right jaw she just smacks me Camille was about to do it again there's just so much pain I can take over and over they pushed me closer to my breaking point I had enough.
I gave her a sharp choke slam she didn't even have time to process grasp her neck lift her and slams her body right onto the floor while she was thunderstruck and gasping for air, I was already on her punching her right in the nose with such force hearing the crack sound I smirked knowing I broke the bitch nose.
Sending punches to her face all emotions all pain all agony came flooding back full of wrath I couldn't help it I grip Cami in a throat hold as she fights to peal my hand away and every time she tried to, I'd only tighten my grip.
"I'm done putting up with your shit go find someone else to feed your ego I'm busy tiny fact Queens don't compete with hoes like yourself, If you Low key don't like me, then I highly don't give a flying fuck. Say you hate me but you and you're thirsty dried up thrift store looking ass friends keep following me around like the stray dogs you are? Bitch you are a fan or something" I asked tilting my head to the side.
Looking at her blood flowing from her broken nose bruises lingering all over her pretty little face getting up hauling her up as well shoved her as she connected into the wall across the room I was beyond stunned I didn't even push her that hard.
But then again, I was thrilled and relieved since I took a little bit of my anger out on her looking around the now quiet room, everyone was dumbfounded.
Taking up my bag and book off the ground walking away looking at Jeremiah as he helped Cami up he glared at me I ran out as tears poured down my face my chest tightened the way he looked at me with such disgust what about this morning the way he held me.
Closing the bathroom door removing my hoodie and throwing it in my bag I screamed out punching the mirror over and over until the glass smashed blood rush from the wounds ignoring the stinging pain.
All I can feel is anger bubbling inside I screamed out as the lights flickering on and off as the stall doors open and shut. I was pissed raging washing the blood off clean the wound taking my stuff and headed to my secret hideaway.
***
"It's been a while" Aurora state as if she was waiting for me "I just had a lot dealing with" I answered laying on the ground, "why so gloomy?" She asked a sigh left my lips just thinking about everything.
"Have you ever felt like you don't belong like no matter how hard you try it never works out?" I told her my eyes just getting lost in the cloudy blue sky.
"Not really" she responded "of course not you wouldn't just look at you a Goddess and freaking whirlwind," I mumbled rolling my eyes she has the epitome of the perfect life.
"I'm not always perfect even Godheads make mistakes and have their fair share of problems" Aurora informed me I sat up straight looking at her questionably "how is that possible?" I said with such disbelief.
"Because of my stupidity hunger for love causing me to make the supernatural creatures dome" she recounted you could hear the aching in her voice.
"What are you talking about?" I said "I was not always like this I was flesh and now I'm curse trapped in a whirlwind and my body is trap-" I cut her off.
"Oh mother of corn dog you're dead shit you're dead as in deadass dead" I squeak shuddered she looked at me like I'm crazy.
"I'm not dead Bianca" she retorts with a light laugh "no without a body you're dead," I informed her.
"If you would let me explain my soul is trapped in that tree" Aurora explains, "what tree?" I shriek "that tree" she pointed at "ooh that tree" I muttered weirdly.
"Why the hell is your body doing in there?" I raised a question when my brain was done processing everything well yeah I'm kinda slow.
I slowly moved away from the tree I normally visit looking at the tree and back at her confused "your body is in there?" I repeat gradually poking the tree.
"I was the most powerful Goddess but because of my blindness and madly in love, it was my downfall I was betrayed by the one I thought would be the one" Aurora expressed.
"What happened?" I asked.
Aurora POV flashbacks
"Hello beautiful" the strong voice called out looking around only to see the most handsome young man I have ever seen in my life, his captivating orangish-red eyes were the first thing that caught my attention.
"Umm...hi?" I responded he had the aura of being the bad type of guy which I wasn't fond of but somehow he's sexy and attractive and so intrigued.
"What a pretty little thing like you doing at a place like this?" the guy inquired.
I was going for a casual walk in the forest was something I normally did I feel like I'm one with nature.
I smiled as I replied "nothing much just on a quest" jumping up on a log he chuckled "oh really what kind of quest?" the mystery guy asked trying to continue the conversation as he walked beside me.
His chest was broad so did his shoulders showing off his sculptured body he walked confidently hands behind his back as he walked with such grace.
"To find out if my cat can fly" I answered he smiled down on me since he was so tall his dimples highlights his cheeks.
Staring at me, running his fingers through his blond hair he jumped up on the log "I'm Aurora and you are?" I politely asked "I'm Apollo" he introduced placing a feather kiss on my hand.
***
"What is this for?" Apollo asked as he took the crystal water moonstone out of the small box it's been a year and we've spent most of the time together found out he was the God of storm.
"Oh, it's the moonstone to keep the veil up" I answered taking it from him and placing it back in the box "what veil?" He inquired stroking my deep red hair.
"I'm the protector of the moonstone if it falls into the wrong hand it will cause destruction upon all the supernatural creatures" I clarified I trusted him enough to let him in.
A smirk played on his pink soft tempting lips he gripped my waist pulling me into his well define hard chest.
Cupping my face as he connected his lips with mine for the first time I've felt things I've never felt before the kiss was intense nibbling on my bottom lip asking for access and of course, I gladly granted his tongue explore every inch of my mouth lifting me I wrapped my legs around him as he walked to the bed placing me gently.
He pulled away as he stared down at me "are you sure you wanna do this?" He asked his eyes held lust and I know for a fact my bright magenta eyes were reflecting the same.
"Don't stop I want this" I told him he smiled started sucking on my neck leaving bite marks all over slowly he undresses me.
***
Smuggling closer to Apollo only to find the cold space sitting up "Apollo" I called out getting up and search the bathroom he wasn't there.
The thought came to mind "the moonstone" I thought "no no no" I screamed out running over to where I've always kept it tears poured down my face my throat tightened when I realized he tricked me he stole the stone.
Putting on a robe fleeing the side the sky was stormy grey lightning and thunder flashing I stood there, fear shoot through my entire body in front of me stood all the witches who helped me to keep the stone safe.
They stood inside a pentagram surrounded by fire "Aurora save us" they shouted I cast a derecho about four hundred kilometres including a gust of wind trying to blow the fire out.
"Do you really think you can save your pathetic witches" I heard Apollo's voice with a deep chuckle surprise would be an understatement as he walked out of the fire his eyes aren't like before in fact, they're crimson dark fiery red he had a smirk on his face.
"Why are you doing this let them go Apollo" I ordered which cause him to chuckle more finding this so amusing.
"And why would I do that uh" he replied casually "take one more step and I turn your witchy friends into witch jerky" he threatened.
I was fuming "why are you doing this?" I shouted "for years I've been hunting you down I thought it would be hard but you were so dumb and naive easy to seduce you just make my work a little better" he paused as he stares at me with such boredom.
"It's pathetic how you'd give away yourself to anyone who offers you a hint of affection so thank you Aurora" he retorts with a bow.
I was hurt betrayed by the one I thought was the right one, to be used like I meant nothing my heart felt heavy a throbbing pain hit me like a ton of bricks I was beyond outrage.
"Ooh don't look at me with those judgy eyes" he taunts "you really thought I loved you" he said musingly with a sicking laugh "simple I need the stone to rule both worlds and now I have the stone all I need now is two hundred witches" he explained.
"And where would I find so many witches?" He asked tapping his chin as if he was thinking "wow" he added in a shocked facial expression facing the witches.
"Apollo please don't" I petitioned "all I have to do is sacrifice them drop the veil to hell and kill all those werewolves' creatures win, win" he pronounced.
"You're sick if you think I'll let you unleash hell" I snarled knowing all the demons all the wicked wolves most of all the most powerful witches all trap down there.
"Let me guess you don't know who I am do you since I'm in the mood to play nice I'll just refresh your memory," Apollo told me in a monotone.
"Noooo" I roared when he snapped his finger and the circle engulfed in flames the screaming and pleads of the witches outcry for help and I just stood there tears flow down like a river and I couldn't help them until total silence and they dropped to the ground.
"You bastard who are you?" I yelled, "guess you don't know me after all, don't your mama ever told you not to talk to strangers?" He inquired with a devilish crooked smirk.
"God damnit do I have to tell you every fucking thing" he snapped "how can I dumb it down for you" he muttered to himself.
"Any who I was the bastard child an outcast and freak of the family the first to be born as the most powerful fire sorcerer a hybrid half storm half fire because of this my family loath after me I was never good enough for those bastards but don't worry love I had fun seeing the fear raising in their eyes the rapid beating of their hearts I gave them the most gruesome death their little mind could even imagine" he revealed recounted with no remorse.
As the little devilish bastard smirked with the memories as if he's reliving the day.
"What" I whispered shaking with rage "what did you do to me I can't move" I growled scared confusion was all I could feel.
"I'm channelling your magic as well as the witches oh did I forget to mention that I'm a siphoned," he told me rubbing the stone as he looked up at the midnight sky the moonlight shines down.
"You know I've been looking for this stone all my life and all these years you had it I almost felt uneasy after going on a killing spree killing all those God's and Goddess's wiping them all out even their generations and that leave you Aurora the last Goddess" he declared.
"It's time" he voiced making his way over to me "all I need is your blood and I'll do the rest," he explained to me
"Go to hell you fucking twisted bastard" I fumed I spit in his face "feisty I like it" he whispered in my ear stroking my cheek.
"You have two choices give me your blood willingly or I'll just take it myself and trust me I won't go easy on you," he said flatly "over my dead body Apollo" I hissed spitting in his face I felt a harsh slap to my face.
"Don't get all melodramatic bitch" he snarled.
"I guess it's the hard way then" didn't have much time to react I screamed out as his nails turned into fire piercing through my wrist, I tried to pull it back but I couldn't the awful smell of burnt flesh lingered in the air.
I watched as the blood flow down on the stone changing from water crystal to blood-red "nice doing business with you sweetheart" he declared sickly walking back into the circle placing the stone on the ground as he started chanting a spell.
I couldn't let him win I may be weak but I'll never give up and let him unleash hell trying until I could move to cast a spell causing the stone to blast if I couldn't have it then neither did he.
"What did you do?" he demanded the lights flashing thunder lightning bolts striking none stop he was beyond angry engulfed in fire.
"I don't know it's up to the spirit's now," I told him as I transformed into a whirlwind with a full speed I sent him flying into a tree.
"You'll pay for this you'll reject this you little annoying bitch" he shouted brimstone falling from the sky as he blows out fire I was no match for him wind was always weak against fire.
"I will not let you win I won't give up" I pant we've been fighting for hours tired but I won't give up it's my duty to fight till death even after he turned into a phoenix, I fight even harder giving him everything I had.
"You're so pathetic yet so strong you put up a fair fight give up Aurora before it causes you, you're life" he threatened.
"Never" I challenged he did a deep chuckle as he motions with his hands chanting, I screamed out in agony as excruciating pain moved through me, it's like my body was being forcibly yanking my body jerked in a hash pull and drop with a loud throb.
Looking down at my lifeless pale body lying on the ground "let's see how you'll live without your body all alone no one to talk to all your witchy friends are burned to a crisp I'll make your life a living hell every day you look at yourself you'll have to live with the fact that you were too pathetic to protect something so simple as a stone and being so naive cast all those witches to get killed think of this as payback death would be too easy for you so I'm giving you something much better you'll live with the worst pain of all failure" he snarled.
As he walks away anger bubbled inside "you'll pay for this" I yelled "I'll see you around cupcake" he taunts casing a spell where better place to send him to rot than his own personal hell.
The sky flickering gushing of breezes and dust "what are you doing" he exclaimed as the earth breaks "where you belong all along your personal hell," I told him.
"No no no stop" he ordered Apollo tried to run but he was trapped the spirit's pulled him into the ground his yelling get cut off as the earth shut close sealing him shut for all eternity.
End of flashbacks
Bianca POV
I sat there looking at her with such empathy here I thought my life sucks but she suffered and died for love, well maybe she didn't die but still that's messed up being deceived by the one you love they're no way you can come back from such horrible pain of betrayal.
"I'm so sorry Aurora I don't know how you must have felt," I told her sincerely "every day I relive the memory it's devastating knowing I couldn't stop him but you're here now" Aurora pointed out.
"Me, what do I have to do with anything?" I asked I don't want any part of this.
"You're the last Goddess and you're much stronger than us" she enlightened me "Apollo wasn't successful in dropping the veil but he was triumphant in dropping part of it causing both worlds to disintegrate if the veil on both sides is down the earth will be in chaos mark my words Apollo will crawl his way out of hell if that's the last thing he does" she clarified.
"What do you suggest I do?" I questioned "find the moonstone restore the veil and balance and destroy Apollo for good" she answered the way the words fall off her tongue as if she's been studying these lines all these years.
"Whoa hold on Apollo as in your deranged ex-boyfriend that Apollo?" I checked.
"Yes, that Apollo not to worry Bianca you're stronger now" Aurora reassured me, "not worry not to flipping worry have you lost your mind" I shouted getting up off the ground.
"You want me to go up against your serial killer ex-boyfriend not only that who massacres his entire family along with the God's and Goddess's who murdered those innocent witches with just a snap of his finger and do I have to remind you what he did to you he's a fucking psychopath" I yelled.
"You are-" I cut her off "I swear if you tell me one more time I'm strong enough I'm gonna scream I'm not strong enough to protect the supernatural creatures I'm weak an Omega I can't stand against Apollo you all fail all-powerful but still were no match for him just imagine what he'd do to me my little aneurysms are meaningless against a hybrid he'll just step on me" I exclaimed she's crazy.
"I can't do this Aurora," I told her walking away "Bianca the spirit's brought you here they wanted you to find me they need your help," she urged trying to convince me it's going to work.
"Stop listen this is your destiny" Aurora called out I stopped and face her "no Aurora you listen this is a death sentence for me" I yelled in a matter-of-fact tone throwing my hands in the air to show her just how insane and suicidal this is before running away ignoring her calls.
•••
It's been a month now since I've seen Aurora I just can't bring myself to accept anything, I've been up for a while thinking about how messy my life is today's my eighteen birthday happy yes does it matter nope what difference does it make if you're the only one who celebrates it.
I've already made breakfast walking into my room to change decided on a cute fancy nude pink ruffled layers crop top pairing it off with high waist black jeans I'm not the type who put extra effort into looking stunning on their Bday probably because I don't have anyone to celebrate it with.
Getting dress sliding on my white casual sneakers sitting around my dresser and start combing out the tangled knots tossing in some hair treatments and throw my hair in a messy bun and called it a day adding the everyday makeup rubbing on a shade of pink lip gloss walking over to my bed to get my phone but stopped when I noticed a small light pink box taking it up and pulling the silky lace it opened only to see a beautiful necklace taking it out.
"Wow" grinning it was a stunning sterling silver crescent moon necklace with a round cut out with a blue moonstone embedded pendant also noticed a little note a wide smile spread across my face.
Dear Bianca, I wish I could see you're stunning face when you opened the gift box. But sadly you were in the shower and I didn't want to impose.
I'm sorry I won't be able to put it around your neck like I've wanted to, but I hope you have a fantastic day gorgeous, happy eighteen birthday, oh and by the way, Jeremiah helped me with most of the words.
Love Lucca.
I smiled putting on the necklace it looks so beautiful taking up my stuff and walked downstairs.
The day went slower than I thought it would be sitting for the second period of biology.
"Good morning class for today's discussion we'll be discussing the reproduction of wolves" Mr. Black state "she-wolves can have up to six pups or less than three all depends on how the body reproduces," he told us as he paced back and forth explaining to us all he talked about was random stuff like heat mating bond marking, etc. that's pretty much all this school teaches us.
"Bianca" I heard a voice calling out looking around but everyone was talking snickering here and there ignoring the calling.
The calling got louder I stiffened fear consume me chills running down my spine when I saw the figure walking down the row I tried getting up but it's like I have no control over my body.
"Apollo" my voice came out slow and shaky timid he watched me his eyes were crimson dark fiery red he was engulfed in flames a wicked smile grace his face.
I started shaking I couldn't get up tears poured down my face looking around for someone who can help me but all they did was ignoring me as they listened.
"What are you doing here?" I whispered as he approached me "do you think I wouldn't find you Bianca," he said as he gets closer.
"You're not real you're dead you can't be here?" I shouted out shaking my head denying to believe he was here.
"Ooh really if I wasn't real would I able to do this?" He deliberated, I squeal out when I felt my body heating sweat mixed with tears flow down.
"Please stop what are you doing to me I haven't done anything to you?" I plead Apollo did a sicking laugh "ooh you mean this?" He taunts making the pain even more unbearable to a point where I can't even breathe.
It's like my insides were on fire the pain has an unpleasant heat enough to make me hold onto the table for support and breath slowly.
It's as though my blood has become acid or pouring lava down my throat as it circulates all over, the intention of destroying me from the inside out all I can do is writhe, the occasional whimper escaping echoed from my throat clenching the edge of the table as the immense pain was too unbearable it's like my skin was peeling off melting away.
"Oh yeah I'm turning your blood to acid so how does it feel it's my second time trying it just hope I don't end up killing you like I did my brother in law" he acknowledged laughing finding this amusing.
"No more please stop just stop" I wheeze out I did an ear-piercing scream when Apollo gripped my throat in a tight iron grip the more I try to fight back prying his hand off the more he tightened his hold around crushing my throat in the process.
I couldn't breathe my eyes were barely fighting to stay open my heart was racing I felt light-headed black spots danced around my vision the airflow was completely blocked by Apollo's grip depriving me of oxygen feeling myself drifting in and out.
"Bianca" the sound called out shaking me calling out my name it's like I'm trapped I couldn't wake up or open my eyes the voice sounded further and further away as I drifted closer to the bright light.
Jeremiah POV
"Meeting your mate can be the most exciting thing to ever happen is their drunken scent once you catch that smell you will never forget your wolf going crazy and tipsy that's when it gets hard to control your wolves" Mr. Black lecture summing up to our understanding.
Just thinking about what he said I still recollect her divine scent so strong blend perfectly.
"The best thing about finding your soulmate is when you get the chance to mark and mate with them the first time is always the-" he cut himself off when there was a loud crying out looking around following the direction everyone was looking only to see Bianca was quivering screaming at the top of her lungs like a banshee her voice was hoarse and high pitched as she frantic clawing her neck then she just suddenly goes numb and limp tilting over her desk as if she was lifeless.
"Bianca" Mr. Black called out to her "what's wrong why is she screaming?" Lucca question "I don't know" I answered back I watched as Mr. Black walked over towards her and I began fretting.
"Bianca what's wrong open your eyes" he commanded her "Bianca" he shouted again shaking her "aarrh" he hissed pulling back his hand "I can't touch her it's like her skin is on fire she's burning up" he announced.
"Someone go call the nurse" Mr. Black ordered everyone stood there looking at her I pushed back my chair "Jeremiah where are you going?" Cami inquired I dismissed her running over to where Bianca was, I touched her shoulder pulling my hand back she was scorching I removed my black leather jacket and wrapped her up, lifting her in my arms she felt so good now's not the time.
"Move the hell out my way" I snarled at the group of idiots standing in the way looking at me I held her tight and make a run for it.
"Please don't let her die" Lucca chant breathing heavily "shut up you aren't making this any easy for me" I shouted so much going on in my head remembering how she fell in a coma and now this for the first time in my life I'm scared.
Pushing the door open "what's wrong?" The nurse said looking at Bianca, "nurse please she's not waking up she's burning up" I informed her I was going ballistic she felt her.
"Here place her on the bed" ordered Maddie as she took her temperature she looking at me alerted "what's wrong?" I worryingly asked "her temperature is sky high stay here" she responded running into the bathroom God knows for what.
Looking at Bianca laying lifeless I noticed a handprint around her neck red scorching burns on her neck and I was livid.
"Do you think she likes the necklace?" I blurted out "I'm here worrying about her safety and you're asking about a useless dumb necklace" he bark.
"Jeez, Lucca I was trying to keep our minds from thinking the worst?" I explained rolling my eyes "ooh good thinking I hope she does it looks stunning on her" he replied with a sheepish grin.
"Yeah, it does" I muttered agreeing stroking her soft hair the bathroom door open I pulled away just in time when Maggie came running in "whoa what are you doing?" I inquired as she began to undressed Bianca.
"I have a tub full of ice it's the only way I can get her temperature down it's either you help me get her into the tub or you can leave" Maddie answered sternly.
After removing her pant and shoes I tried to control myself giving her privacy even though we weren't on the same page I still respect her and the only way Maggie allowed me to help was because she's a member of my pack.
We wrapped her in a towel so I could hold her and followed Maggie's orders laying her down in a freaking icy cold water.
"Are you just gonna stand there and hovered over her?" She mentioned with an eyebrow raised, "I'm not gonna leave her side until she's awake," I said in a monotone "I see the way you look at her" Maddie bluntly said I turned around looking at her.
"Don't give me that look she may be a member of your pack but she means so much more to you" she said with a light laugh.
"What are you talking about she means nothing to me" I answer bitterly "keep living in denial we both know she's your mate" Maddie predict with a shrug, how could she have known "she's not my mate" I yelled "gush no need to shout neither way she's beautiful" Maggie reacted.
"How long will she be underwater for?" I asked "until she regains consciousness" she informed me just praying it's soon, "why don't you get back to class and I'll send for you whenever your girlfriend wakes up" Maggie recommended.
I don't want to leave her alone I want to be here when she wakes, "she's not my girlfriend God damnit" I utter in annoyance I felt bad for refusing her but no one should know.
"But c'mon even a blind man could see that you both are perfect together" she expressed strongly I rolled my eyes how could she even think that we were mates right off the bat.
It's been less than three hours and no sign of her waking up now and then we'll pour more ice sitting down on the floor at the tub just gazing at her hoping she'd just wake up.
"Please Bianca you can hate me all you want, yell at me I don't care but you better wake up" I demand.
"All I want is for you to wake up I know I'm not the best mate what am I saying I've might say a lot of shitty stuff to you in the past but now is not the time to act so fucking stubborn now open your damn eyes Bianca" I ordered.
"Nice speech" Maggie's voice hums the quiet room turning around to see her leading against the door frame with a knowing smirk, "how long have you been standing there?" I questioned one shocked that I didn't hear when she came back and second if she heard anything.