Ares’ P.O.V.
May worked us hard as usual. She had us sparring with one another after teaching the other students a new move to use with their shadows. Damon had been trying to speak to Jesse the entire time, but May kept them separated. I don’t know how she knows. I doubt Jesse told her.
“Did you tell May what happened?” I asked Augustus. That doesn't really sound like him though.
“No. Although, that would have been a good idea.” He sighed. “I still can’t believe he’s her intertwined, and I thought you had shi.t luck.”
He shook his head, making his curls bounce around him. His gold eyes watched Jesse as May spoke to her. I wonder who told her then.
“Yeah, you definitely have the best of luck of the three of us.” He might not know it, but he has Nova in love with him. Ares
Jesse's P.O.V."How about we go get some lunch?" Ares asked me, breaking the silence again."I don't know that I want to be out in public right now." I sighed."I'll keep you safe. I know what's going on now. I'm going to start keeping my visions open. I'll make sure to help you avoid him from now on." He promised, making me feel secure."Thanks Arie. I knew I could count on you." I smiled, staring at the grass ahead.
Augustus' P.O.V. "Where is he?" I asked Ares, looking for Damon. "He'll be sitting at the table beside us. Don't let him rile you up. Just eat your food and ignore him. You can't help Jesse if you're suspended or, worse, expelled." He warned me. "I hate that guy." I murmured. Just as Ares said, Damon appeared at the table beside us. He scanned the seats for Jesse, looking a bit upset when he didn’t find her. It made me smile a bit to see his disappointment. He doesn't deserve her. Ares hadn't shut his visions off. When we were younger, he didn't know how to shut them off, and he'd have them on all the time. It was annoying as hell when he knew what I was going to do before I even did. He was so cautious about everything he did back then. It was making him this shell of a person. Eventually, his grandma Ramona showed him how to turn it off when he was 6. He became a completely different person, although he was still reserved. "Where is she?" Damon had the nerve to ask us. "
Jesse's P.O.V.A knock on the door had me pulling my tube top up faster than intended. I changed out of that uniform the moment my last class ended. It's the fu.cking weekend now. There's no way in hell you'll catch me in that uniform any longer than I need to be.I opened the door, not sure who it'd be. I have been keeping the shadows closed so no one could really shadow travel to me. I know that if Ares was looking for me he would still be able to find a way. The same way he had done when he found me having my breakdown. I forgot to tell him about his dad's letter to me too. I'll need to do that during our meeting.I opened the door, finding a very handsome Liam with his arms hanging over the door frame. He had on a white t-shirt overlaid by a light blue button-up shirt left open. He had dark blue jeans and loafers on. He looked so delicious, making me take a step back to keep myself from r
Ares’ P.O.V.I tried to read Jesse’s lips, but she turned her back on me so I couldn’t see what she was telling the girls. I was surprised she had agreed. Augustus was pacing before us, biting at the side of his thumb like mom does when she’s anxious. Gabriel was now sandwiched between Liam and I. The bench was too small for two werewolves and a seer. My ass was barely hanging on to my seat.“He did what?!” Nova yelled, sounding the angriest I had ever heard her.The two kindest werewolves I know both growled beside me. They had heard what Jesse had told the girls. Liam looked outright furious. Gabriel’s eyebrows furrowed in contemplation. He was clearly upset as well.“What? What is it?” Augustus stopped his pacing, turning to the two of them in desperation.“I’ll fu.cking kill him. I&
Nova's P.O.V.I invited Manny to come with us when we decided to make it a group thing. He texted that he was already out, to my surprise. I honestly worried that I was his only friend. He told me they were at a new bar that was lax on the whole IDing to drink. He gave me the address inviting us to meet him there with his friend.I was curious enough that I mentioned it to the others. Jesse jumped at the idea. Apparently, Ares was the only one of us that didn't have a fake ID. Even Andy had one. Ares really needs to let loose more. I couldn't believe how quickly he was willing to leave his visions open for his sister. It shows the kind of man he is. While Augustus, over here, just offers to mess with her bully more. I don't see how having Damon's attention on him would help much.I fell in love with the wrong brother. Stupid heart.I was still pissed at him
Augustus' P.O.V. "Help find Jesse. Damon's here somewhere." I got Ares' shadow message, making my blood run cold. I was already pissed at Nova for grinding against my brother like that after just kissing me yesterday. What is her problem? Is it him that she has been wanting, and I was just some consolation prize? I pushed those thoughts aside, scanning the dance floor for those stupid silver streaks of that as/shole. I searched for Liam next, expecting Jesse to be with him. I found him easily. His large stature and reddish blonde hair gave him away easily, only he wasn't with Jesse. I tried finding her shadow, but it was still closed off. I know she does it to keep away from Damon. I looked for Damon's shadow door next, but he closed it off too. He had to be with her. That's the only reason he'd closed the shadows around him. I looked up towards the second floor of the club. I headed towards the stairs, rushing up them. I bumped into so many sweaty people. I need to burn thes
Jesse's P.O.V.*Trigger Warning*"I'm going to the restroom. Wait for me here?" Liam whispered into my ear. I nodded, smiling like the love sick teen I am. I tried to fight it back, but I couldn't. "Don't move. I'll be right back."He kissed the top of my head, before leaving the dance floor to use the bathroom. I closed my eyes, letting the music move me. I felt familiar strong arms wrap around me. I smiled, thinking Liam had returned already."I knew you'd be happy to see me." His voice both twisted my stomach and had my body excited. Damn bond. "Come with me, babe."Damon pulled me into his shadow, emerging at the back corner of the club. His blue eyes stared hungrily at me. I swallowed hard, feeling terrified for the first time in my life. I know what he's thinking. He thinks he can remind me that I'm his."Just leave me alone,
Ares' P.O.V.I stared down at Damon on the floor, wishing I really could just kill him. I looked at him like the roach that he is."You got something on your pants there." I pointed at his flaccid d*ck. "Oh shi.t is that your pen*s?" I squatted down, pretending to get a better look at it. "My bad man, thought you had a little bug on you. I am so sorry man, that's fu.cking small."I stood back up, taking my shadow down. I don't care if he's humiliated or not. He broke Jesse fully tonight and my stupid self almost let it happen. I need to get better with my visions. I could have prevented the whole thing. I promised her I wouldn't let him get to her, yet he did. I broke my promise to her the very same day I made it. I was pissed at him and myself. I began to travel out, feeling a small hand on my wrist as I did. I had a tag along, it seemed. I turned to find Andy there. 
Andy's P.O.V.5 months have passed now and Elara has grown right before our eyes at a very rapid rate. She now looks to be 4 rather than just 5 months. We knew it would happen from Percy's warning, but it was still alarming to see. She was breathtakingly beautiful, with her still white hair that curled softly around her. She had her mother's eyes which at first were hard to look into without remembering her. Now, all I see when I look at them is Elara. That same bright-moon silver dawned her eyes shimmering against her pale skin. Her rosy lips and crimson stained cheeks contrasted well with her all white appearance. "Mommy, I'm bored," she complained, coming to take a seat on my lap. "I know sweetheart, but I have to finish tending to these plants for my final, and daddy's in class right now, taking one of his finals. Would you like to help me? I can show you how to grow a plant with magic," I offered her with a smile. "Okay, Mommy!" She jumped excitedly, looking all kinds of ador
Ares’ P.O.V.Elara stirred in my arms as she situated herself. My heart felt full with her in my arms. In a matter of seconds this child had me wrapped around her finger. She is my world, my heart, my everything. She and Andy take priority over everything in my life. I would kill for them. I would die for them. Seeing dad was an unexpected gift that both helped and eased my worries. I guess now it's time to tell mom and my other dad's. I don't know how they'll take it. Mom lost it when she found out what happened to me. I am worried how she'll react to Elara. I better do it now while I have the gale to do it. "I'm going to mom's, come with me?" I turned, asking them all. "You sure?" Auggie stepped forward, seeming concerned. "It's now or never. Besides, the longer I wait the more hurt she'll be." I looked into the future, seeing mom outside training. If I wait too long she'll be hurt that I didn't tell her. "Okay, then. Let's go." Jesse nodded. "This will probably be better if it
Percy’s P.O.V. My dear son, I am so sorry this has happened to you. You finally lifted the curse I could not, yet here you stood with a baby in your arms. Much too young to raise a child, yet alone one with such great responsibility. They granted me one more visit, and I saved it for this day in case this future came to pass. I had hoped not, but he chose correctly, and I couldn’t be more proud. He didn’t think selfishly. He let his child be born, even though it was one he did not consent to. I made Ares much in the same way that he conceived his daughter. I can’t exactly say anything about that. None of it was the baby’s fault, anyway. I watched Ares as he looked on to that child, like she was his everything. It was a sad sight to see, knowing that his future would be just as hard as his past, if not more difficult, despite the curse being lifted. I couldn’t help the sadness that filled my heart. This was not the future I wanted for him, it was not the one I hoped for. I know he wi
Augustus' P.O.V. Ares traveled us all back to the center of the maze, where just an hour before we had been having fun. That was the longest and most intense hour of my life. I'm not sure what happened those last few minutes of the battle. When things got dark we leaned into each other, and it unlocked something inside of Ares that we were all able to tap into. The feeling still lingered inside me, strengthening me with power and light. I scanned the area for Nova, but couldn't see her anywhere. She must have sensed me as a water portal opened before us, and Nova jumped out with Manny close behind. "I'm sorry I couldn't teleport you all out. I was only able to get Nova because we're mated. The dark forest hates relinquishing its prey," Manny explained with a guilty expression. "Thank you for rescuing her," I said, staring at Nova like she was my salvation. She's the only reason I live and breathe. She ran towards me, wrapping her arms around my neck. She sobbed into my chest, let
Jesse's P.O.V. With the sword in its hand, the demon lunged forward towards Nova. It clawed at her, piercing her skin right over her thigh as she retreated too slowly. The demon tossed the sword, having it land on the ground, looking like an Excalibur sticking out of the earth. It shined mockingly from 20 feet away. It would have done us well if Nova could have had the chance to use it. "Jesse, can you do it?" Liam asked, already knowing that I couldn't, but desperately wanting me to. I shook my head no, hanging it in disappointment for a brief second. "Then know that I love you, forever into all eternity." He shifted into King before me, biting down onto the demon's head, only to be met with a loud yelp of pain. The demon's blood was burning his mouth as if he had taken a bite of hot magma. Liam let go of the demon instantly, using his paws to slash at it instead. He shook his head, trying to shake off the pain from his mouth. The heat from the demon someone felt to increase. I
Nova’s P.O.V. The ghoul lunged, trying to bite a chunk of flesh off. I burned it away before me, turning it into a charred black lump. The smell of charred flesh permeated the air, and I felt my stomach turn in disgust. They already smelled bad, but it seemed burning them only made the stench worse. Auggie clasped my hand tightly as his fire coursed through me and combined with my own. Our fire joined when we became mated. There was no delay, no fight for control. It was natural, like an extension of myself. I blasted the ghouls as they approached, while Auggie tossed them with his shadows. My primary concern was the demon that stood at the edge of the woods. It seemed to watch, waiting for something, but I'm not sure what. I heard the baby cry in the cabin, earning not only the attention of some ghouls, but that of the demon as well. Ares seemed to pale as his eyes flashed and his face contorted with worry. Andy was in danger. I could tell by the change in his demeanor. He told L
Andy's P.O.V. My worst nightmare played before me. Ares had been wrapped in dark smoke and pulled away from us before my eyes. I tried to reach for him, but found myself grabbing air. He was gone. I spun around seeing the same horrified expression on everyone's face. "We have to go!" I snapped everyone out of their shock. "I can travel us there now. I've been practicing with Umbra and we can use the darkness better," Jesse said, answering the question of how we would get there without anyone having to ask. "Then let's go," Auggie said, looking the most determined I had ever seen him. I felt the beast inside me stir as anger coursed through me. She could be hurting him this very instant. I need to save the love of my life before she does irreversible damage. I felt the familiar cold of shadow traveling wrap itself around me as the settings set around us. Jesse had managed to pull us through Ares' shadow door. There was no stumbling or searching through the woods for him this time.
Ares' P.O.V. Andy's idea for her Christmas pity party was brilliant. I could feel the atmosphere changing around us, allowing for some laughter and joy to enter each of us. I know everyone is nervous and worried for me a lot. Hell, I'm scared, but with Andy by my side and Dad's words of encouragement, I think I can do this. I guess we'll see when she calls on me. I wonder though, when she calls me, will she call only me? Last time it was an accident that everyone came with me. I doubt she'd call them again, since they ruined her plans for me. I could see it in her eyes that night. She wasn't done with me. If she would have had her way, she would have raped me all night. She was determined to have a child, and for some reason she was determined to have that child with me. What if when she calls me again, she tries the same thing? The thought made my blood run cold and my body shiver. Andy noticed as she leaned in beside me, providing me with warmth only he touch brings me. She chas
Augustus’ P.O.V. Christmas was approaching us sooner than we would have liked. Instead of enjoying the holiday season we had all been on pins and needles, just waiting for the day we would face that crazy dark witch again. Ares trains every day with Andy by his side. Nova and I have been focusing on our fire training to use during battle, while she and Manny have been training on her control over her sea witch magic. We don’t want her to be overtaken again. She had delved into the darkness the week she had turned away from me. It had almost permanently stained her soul, but with the help of Andy they were able to banish that darkness. Ares has been more on edge than usual. I know that he isn’t the only one. Jesse and I have been talking and practicing. We’ve been trying to figure out what Percy meant when he spoke about us holding one another when things get dark. We aren’t the most poetic bunch, so we didn’t come up with much. It didn’t help that Jesse told me about the prophecy sh