The back of his hand met my face in a powerful slap, and I could feel his rings scratch my skin as he withdrew his hand."Must you always embarrass me!" He screamed in my face as he seethed in anger. His chest heaved up and down as he tried to catch his breath.My cheek stung, and my blood dribbled down my lip, where I bit myself. It still hurt, even though I had endured his violent lashes for the past month, but it still hurt.Damn."Honestly, how are you such a disobedient person fuck," he groaned as he pushed his fingers in his hair. "And look what you're wearing. I told you to wear a dress, and you show up in pants? Pants!"He shouted as if the word was foreign in his mouth."Fucking pants."He sighed as he sat down on his chair. I bit the inside of my cheek and only stared at him."What?" He snapped as he looked at me. "You don't have some smart-ass response today?" He asked, and I kept quiet."Fuck off," he waved his hand and I turned around leaving his room. Walking down the hal
"Why is that still in you?" Evan asked as he bit into his apple. His eyes stared daggers into my belly, and I rolled my eyes as I sat in front of him."What is still in me?" I asked calmly, and he raised his eyebrow, a smirk forming on his lips. "Well, whatever," he shrugged as if he was being helpful in his suggestion. "I was trying to save you from the work, but I guess you like it.""What work?" I asked as I sipped my juice. Evander laughed as he put his feet on the table; everyone around the table, Sani and Kye, stared at his feet, disturbed. "Put your feet down," I snapped, annoyed. "Okay, Mother," he said as he put down his feet. "Anyway, I need you to go back to work," he said. I looked up from my plate and raised my eyebrow."I thought you were handling it just fine.""I am handling it just fine, but if I continue handling it just fine the pack will be broke," he said as if it wasn't his fault the pack was losing money."How are we losing money?" I buttered up my bread, and E
"So, I heard the news," Evander said as he leaned against my desk.I looked up at the heaps of mess he had made in the few months he had been here, annoyed."What news?" I grunted as I made notes. This man was disastrous!"That you know where Lunaria is or where her temple is. The sooner you point it out for us, the quicker we can get out of your hair," he smiled, and I raised my eyebrows.I call bullshit!"And then that's it?" I asked as I put down my pen. "Then you'll be gone forever, and my husband will magically appear because you found the temple?"I want to know more about his plan."Of course, using Mt'Ilo, I could summon your husband's spirit back into his body, and he'll be restored as one," he smirked as if he was being totally convincing."Why are you looking for Mt'Ilo? What are you trying to revive?" I crossed my arms over my chest, and Evan clenched his jaw and exhaled."I don't think you're allowed to ask me that just yet; you have no pow—""Why are you looking for my te
I pace around my office as I'm waiting for Evander. My stomach was tied in knots, and I felt as if I was about to pass out. Maybe this approach was too drastic for me.Perhaps I'm going way over my head. Would I really be able to make contact with the other gods just by touching Miall?Should I perhaps come clean and tell him I was just pretending to be Lun? But if I did that, then the results would be devastating. Oh God, what should I do?I nervously chewed on my fingernail as I was buried deep in thought. Please, God and every higher being, allow me to make contact with the gods or Ylil at least!"Amanah—oh, I mean Lun. It's all ready," Evander said as he pushed his hands inside his pockets. "Let's go."I hope I don't pass out.Following Evander closely, I noticed that he was leading us to the last level of the council building. Was that where he kept Miall?Staring hard at his back, I exhaled, crossed my arms over my chest and raised my chin. If I had to pretend that I was the chao
Third PersonYlil paced around her room, muttering incoherent words under her breath. She stood before her window and stared at the never-ending green fields filled with spring."It's about to hatch," she whispered as she leaned against the window; she stared at the tree filled with ripened fruit eggs. "Wasn't expecting it to happen so soon.""Ylil?" Miall's voice called out for her outside her room. He raised his fist to knock on the panelled white door, which opened before his contact."Yes?" Ylil mustered up a bright smile as she stared at Orion's shell. "How can I help you?""I wanted to check up on you. You seemed distraught that Amanah was here just like last time?" He asked as he entered the room, keeping his distance."That wasn't Amanah," Ylil's doe eyes stared into Miall's desperately. She needed him to believe her. "Just as you're Orion's host, she's Lunaria's. However, Lunaria isn't as kind as Orion is," she sighed as she sat on top of the window sill.She crossed her leg o
Amanah"Trust you?" Evander scoffed as he crossed his arms over his chest; I had just finished explaining the situation to him, or at least what I thought the plan should be. "Why?"Two months had already passed since I visited the sanctuary, and since then, I had felt more of a connection with Lunaria, but sometimes I felt dread—which was way heavier than her anger. She still didn't talk to or reveal herself to me, although it did feel like we were in sync regarding our emotions and thoughts. We hated the motherfucker named Evander and thought Ylil was a bitch. She is."I have to tell you something," I got up from my chair, my butt was starting to feel numb, and my legs were going dead. "Remember when I asked to see Miall two months ago—I was pretending to be Lunaria," I whispered. Evander clenched his jaw, and I flinched, ready to raise my hands and protect myself; even though he hadn't harmed me physically since we confirmed my pregnancy, he had uncontrollable anger issues.He too
"What do you drink or eat?" I asked the goddess as I sat down. "Oh no, I'm fine, thank you," she said softly."How far along are you?" She pointed to my belly, and my finger unconsciously softly patted the sides of my belly. "Halfway through four months," I answered as I cocked my head to the side."I feel like I know you before?" She cracked an uncomfortable smile and scooted forward in her seat. "That's because we've met before, in the sanctuary? You visited a few times." "I did?" I whispered, confused. "Yes, mostly to visit Miall. You don't remember?" "I-I don't know," I breathed as I tried to rummage through my memories. "I always thought they were just dreams whenever I'd see Miall and cling onto him crying desperately," I snorted as I felt my heart anxiously beat. "So that was real, huh?" "Yes, but since it wasn't safe for you in your condition, I had to kick you out a few times. I hope you don't find me rude." "Well, I don't remember, so I guess it's okay, Miss?"
I sat on the bed with Miall, and my eyes felt itchy and painful. It must be from all the crying.“Are you okay?” I whispered as I pushed his hair back. “Did it hurt a lot? Were you scared?” I asked as I held his hand. “Tell me everything.”“I’m okay. Are you fine? Did he hurt you? How are our children? Are they safe? Is mom safe?”“Everyone is okay and safe. You know you can’t meet them until the fight, right?” I asked as I scooted closer to him. “Do you feel okay? Are you dizzy?”“Amanah, baby. I’m fine. I’m here, with you. So I’m good. It’s me, baby,” he smiled gently as he pressed our joined hands to his lips.But it’s not really you. Something’s missing in you. A big piece of you is gone.,I pressed my lips against his and sighed. Yes, I had to believe this was him so they could believe it was him as well.“I’m so happy you’re here,” I wrapped my arms around his neck. “I’m so glad.”“Yes, I’m here to save you all,” he said, and something about the way he said it didn’t sit right w
Miall"Where are you guys going?" I asked Amanah as she held Amira and Auri's hands.They were dressed in matching pink sun dresses, and Amanah wore a cute hat while the twins rocked pink bow hairpins.My girls are beautiful!"We're going on a girl's date," Amanah said as she smiled. "We're just waiting on Maniah.""Alright, let me get my keys, and we'll go together," I said as I pointed to the kitchen, and the girls voiced their opinions."No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no," Auri shook her head as she waved her small hands."You stay right here," Amari warned as she pointed a finger at me."It's a girl's date, Dad," Maniah said as she passed me; unlike the three, she wore jeans and an oversized hoodie."What are you wearing?" Her mother asked as she took in her attire. "I thought we agreed on wearing sun dresses?""No, the three of you agreed on wearing pink clothes, and I agreed to come along," Maniah shrugged as she raised her book.Amanah pouted and rolled her eyes."Teenagers," s
"Woah, it's really her," I heard as I felt tiny fingers touch my face and giggles.What's going on?"When was the last time we saw her?" Another voice sniffled, and I heard a thud."Stop crying, Kenji," a softer voice said as she hiccupped."What are you all doing here? She's resting," that voice.I knew it all too well.It belonged to the owner of the phone that was in my pocket.Wait a minute, where are my pockets? I touched my sides and felt a soft, silky material covering my body.Waking up, I blinked as I stared at the ceiling."She's up. Shhh," one of them said, a younger male. Two faces that looked alike stared at me with gummy smiles, and I frowned."Why did you guys put Amira and Auri on her bed?" Miall scolded as he walked closer to the bed."They just climbed on their own. They're old enough to do that already," the soft voice said as she took the other baby away from me.Sitting up, I held my head and groaned, feeling a slight ache. Looking around the room, my eyes paused o
I wiped the counter thoughtlessly as I stared ahead. On all the days this bar could be empty, it chose today?Only a few regulars were here and none of them were exciting."You should plaster a smile on that face, Amanah," I stared at Frank with an annoyed look, and he laughed as he flipped the cocktail shaker in the air and caught it with his right hand behind his back, show off."What are you even doing here?""I came to help," I whined as I leaned against the counter and stared at Frank as he worked."You're scaring my customers away; look attractive," he scolded, and I widened my eyes."But I am attractive," I pulled my overalls and stared at him, disappointed. "Anyway, I had this dream, right," I started excitedly, and he put his hand up."Tell me all about it after you serve that customer over there. He only ever comes here whenever you visit," he said, and I raised my eyebrow."So you think it's safe for me to go serve a potential stalker?""Uh, yes. I have bills to pay, Miss Mi
Third Person"What caused you to wake up, Supreme Goddess?" Seifer asked as he stood up from his kneeling position."All the persons I created from my guilt have finally passed on, so that freed me from my prison," Lunaria smiled as she answered."Are you really free from your guilt?" Ylil asked as she glared at Lunaria."No," Lunaria answered simply. "Are you free from your guilt, Ylil?" She asked as she stared into her eyes."I have none," Ylil bit out, and Lunaria nodded as she looked around her temple."That is sad," she whispered.Her eyes landed on Miall, who was still having a hard time breathing. He pressed his head on the ground, writhing in pain."You're the one that's sad!" Ylil shouted, and all the other gods gave her a warning look.Even though they didn't agree with Lunaria's decisions, they still were obligated to protect her."I know," Lunaria said as she kept her eyes on Miall's form. "What's wrong with them?" She asked as she pointed to Miall. "Why have you sealed Ori
Lunaria POV"Are you just gonna stand by the door?" I asked.The day was so heavy today and I was truly exhausted. I lay on my bed face-front refraining from screaming."It's so crazy how you've become so aware of everything since you became the Supreme Goddess," Orion chuckled as he entered my room."I have eyes everywhere now," I said. "And they're all weeping," I whispered as I got up and faced him."Come on, it's not that bad," he smiled as he sat beside me, and pressed a soft kiss on my shoulder. "You're just under a lot of stress.""I really thought I'd just be a disciple at best, Ylil is most suited for this role," I said as I leaned against him."You've been saying that for three years already, but you were chosen for this role because you have something Ylil doesn't have," he said as he massaged my head."What is it that I have besides being terrible at making decisions? I'm not even a scholar," I grumbled. "That feels really good," I sighed closing my eyes."You're empathetic.
Orion held my hips as we kissed in the dark alleyway, his hands slowly trailing down my thighs to my ass, where he gently squeezed.Lifting me up and pressing against the wall, he grunted as he sucked on my tongue and pressed himself against me.I moaned as his hand rubbed my thigh softly, his teeth bit into my bottom lip, and I pressed my chest against his.Pulling away from the kiss, Orion stared at me with drunk eyes, and I believe I gave him just a lust-filled gaze. Without saying anything, he helped me down and held my hand, guiding me through the alleyway.Orion would occasionally squeeze my hand, and I would squeeze his back just to let him know I was okay. I couldn't believe that had happened. Was he mad? Did he like it as much as I did? I want to kiss again.Biting onto my bottom lip, I sighed softly, feeling the pain from his bite. Orion turned around and stared at my lips. Moving in closer, he held my chin and released my bottom lip from between my teeth."Don't do that," he
ℭ𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔲𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 𝔄𝔤𝔬"So, how was the exam!?" Ylil asked me as she wrapped her arm around my shoulder and exited the examination centre."Argh, don't even ask me about it! At this rate, I won't even make it to being a disciple," I groaned as I wrapped my arm around her waist."That bad, huh?" She whispered as she held me tighter."Seriously bad," I whispered, feeling the tears form."I probably will just be a normal human by next month," I gulped as I roughly wiped my tears."Aria," she said softly."Enough about me, how was the exam for you!?""Hmm, it was okay," she nodded and I knew she was saying it was okay so that I wouldn't have to feel alone."It was super easy, wasn't it?" I asked her, smiling, and she clenched her teeth."Yeah, sorry," she whispered, and I laughed, shaking my head."You don't have to be sorry that I was born a bit dumber than you," I joked, and she stopped walking, looking furious. She hated it when I would be negative or mean to myself."A bit challenged
Third Person"What just happened?" Evander whispered as he stared at the broken window where Orion stood. "Where's Amanah?"Looking at Ylil, she had an unreadable expression as she held Auri in her arms, and Miall stared out the broken window blankly.Evander ran downstairs.Reaching where she had fallen, his steps slowed as he looked around the courtyard."What the?" He panicked as he looked for her. "Where is she?" He looked up at the third floor, wondering if he had been deceived."Hmm?" Ylil groaned as she looked at the spot where Amanah's lifeless body was supposed to be."Where is she?" She gritted as she stared at Evander."I should be asking you! I knew you were a sketchy bitch the moment you showed up," Evander roared, pointing his finger at Ylil. "And you!"He turned to face Miall.Evander felt rage coursing through his veins; his heart broke for Amanah. He knew what it was like to be killed by someone you loved."How could you do that to her?" He asked as he approached him.
I stared at the huge statue that Evander had fished from the water. It looked exactly like the one I saw in my dream when drowning in the ocean."So, nothing?" Evander asked as he put his hands on his hips, waiting expectedly.I slowly shook my head and gave him an apologetic look."No, I can't sense anything. It's just stone," I shrugged, and he sighed as he dropped his head."Just stone?" He squeaked out as he kicked a rock on the ground. "She's just stone!""Maybe it needs sacrifice?" I tried, and he looked at me, amused but mostly annoyed."What kind of crappy neighbourhood did you grow up in? Sacrifice? No, her stone body won't crack because her soul isn't here anymore," he said as he pointed between me and the stone."Well, where is her soul?" I asked, amused at how stressed he was about all of this."It was in you. It's probably buried deep somewhere in all that anguish you keep to yourself.""Anguish?" I asked, smiling. "I'm happy," I shrugged, and he groaned as he rolled his e