CHAPTER 144 BROKE FREETEDDY'S P.O.VIt was like something possessive came over me. Reliving my traumatic past was one thing, but making Fenirs suffer through one of the hardest things he had ever been through was another. I know he is strong and brave and probably could even handle it, but why if there was something I could do? I felt so powerless up until I saw the pain in his eyes, then it was as if something inside of me shifted and I could think again. I knew Iblis and his mind games, so why did I allow him to break into mine so quickly, and then completely convince myself that I was useless?'Because then it would require you to admit to the fact that the gates of hell have been opened and we couldn't stop it.' Gemma said in my head, making me realize that since entering this place, she was silent, which meant she was also blocked out and I didn't even realize it.'You're right. I was momentarily terrified of what was coming next and didn't want to face the reality of what was h
CHAPTER 145 NEW DIRECTIONTEDDY'S P.O.VWe followed Trystan down the hall for a bit before a familiar door appeared. It was sparking up unanswered questions. Like, why did Fenirs kill my step-mom and step-sister? I knew I shouldn't ask. I mean, we were about to enter a warzone, leaving this curiosity the tiniest bit of our concern, but it managed to get the best of me."Why did you kill them?" I asked, looking over at Fenirs.Alook of confusion crossed his face, unsure of what I was referring to."They killed my father, Teddy. I know revenge isn't the best option, but it made it easier to move on knowing the man who murdered my father wasn't still out there doing the same things to other families."It slipped my mind that he had the slightest clue as to what I was referring to. Of course, leaving his memory, he would assume I meant that."I know why you killed him. I would have done the same without a second thought. I didn't actually mean that though. I forgot you don't know what the
CHAPTER 146 WAKE UP!FENIRS'S P.O.VWe were basically speed walking down the pathway to get to the gateway as fast as we could. The entire walk there all I could think about was how I had hoped Lucy managed to keep the demons at bay. I was also still trying to think of a good enough reason to give Teddy as to why I killed her step-family, but in reality I didn't have one other than betrayal to the throne. Which, in any other case, was a sufficient reason to warrant death. She didn't seem to be upset by their departure, but it still made me question if she was okay with what I had done. I did act on impulse. I can't say that I regret my decision because they would always be a threat to her as long as they were alive. I also couldn't stand by and continuously allow them to treat my Queen, their Queen, like dirt on the bottom of their shoes as they walked all over her. I gave them more warnings than they deserved. Who was I if I didn't act on my word? I didn't want the image of the King
CHAPTER 147 FIGHT BACK!TEDDY'S P.O.VDemons were attacking in every direction. I wasn't sure what I was supposed to do. They don't offer a Demon 101 class for us on what is needed to stop them. I began to panic as the shadow figures hit my body left and right, pushing me closer to the edge of the pathway that dropped off into the pits of hell."FIGHT BACK!" Trystan hollered out."HOW!? I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!"What was I thinking? There was never a chance in hell, literally, that I would win. I had no clue what to do when it came to battling someone who was already dead. I should have done the research to find absolutely anything to help us in this situation. Yet I didn't. I knew what I was up against, yet all I did was learn how to harvest my powers and control them to use them against Iblis, and apparently, I was even doing that incorrectly.I hit the next figure swooping in to attack me, only my hand went right through its body. However, it managed to collide with my own body. WH
CHAPTER 148 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHTTEDDY'S P.O.VEveryone was talking at once and I couldn't concentrate on the pressing matter."What do you mean he is gone?" Lilyanna's powerful voice asked, overshadowing everyone else in the room."She means she couldn't save him," Trystan replied instead.My heart broke a little more at his truthful words. Because he was right, I couldn't."How... I don't understand, you have powers. How did you just let him slip from your hands?" Her questions were eating away at me one at a time.I have already asked myself these questions a dozen times over. How, why, what if, what could I have done differently? But it all led to the same answer, I just couldn't. And now he was not here and there was nothing I could do to change that fact."It wasn't her fault. She doesn't know how to draw her powers from herself yet." Trystan continued to defend me."What does that have anything to do with saving my son?" Lilyanna asked as the tears welled in her eyes, making my
CHAPTER 149 FORMER SELF RESTOREDTEDDY'S P.O.VAfter the terms were agreed upon everyone disbursed, not wanting to be in the same room as one another anymore. I, however, stayed behind, to remain in the state of self-wallowing from my guilt and grief I guess. I sat in the armchair that he had sat in during our Christmas gathering as I thought back on the memory. It wasn't that long ago. He had such a big smile and was so happy. I wanted to remember his smile forever. Christmas was his favorite holiday. He once told me that it was his favorite because of the traditions his father gave him while growing up. I may not personally see the hype about Christmas like he did but what I did see was true happiness. Something I wanted my son to feel each and every day, not just on one specific day. I was lost in my cherished memories while stroking Elias's head in a comforting manner. He was far too young to understand the pain and loss that I felt. Which was the only good thing out of this. I'm
CHAPTER 150 BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACETEDDY'S P.O.VWe all began to pile into the vehicle we were taking to get to the house. For some reason, I was becoming insanely anxious."Where are we all supposed to sit?" Helga asked, irritation obvious in her tone."Lap up for all I care," Trystan replied as he climbed into the driver's seat."I have a nice and warm seat right here," Darion said to her as he patted his thigh."No thank you, I'd rather walk." She responded sarcastically."Just get in Helga, we don't have time for childish games. If you want your relic get in so we can get this job completed." Trystan said, making her let out a sigh before climbing in and sitting in Darion's lap.I left Elias with Tanner, a trusted friend. I would've asked Lilyanna, but I chose not to because she was angry with me. Tanner would protect him with his life so I wasn't concerned. I just hoped this mission didn't turn south and I made it back safely to my son."Where is the key anyway?" Helga
CHAPTER 151 LET THE FIGHT BEGINTEDDY'S P.O.V My mind seemed to be on a continuous loop, my mate was alive. Standing right in front of me, not a single scratch from the fall or even from the fighting on his body. I was so happy he was safe. However, the happiness quickly faded when realization hit me. My mate was alive but in the hands of a dangerous being. Every second counted while dealing with Iblis. Have you ever been in a position where your morals were at battle with one another? A place in one's mind where you knew right from wrong, yet every part inside of you was screaming to choose selfishly? There was this rational part of my brain trying to talk me off the cliff. A part of me wanted to be selfless and make the correct decision while another part was begging me to be selfish for once. It truly reminded me of the decision-making process where people use the phrase: 'The devil and angel were on my shoulder, each pulling me in their direction'. To me, phrases like that are j