Hey Guys, quick disclaimer before you continue, there is a lot of switching of povs in this chapter. That being said, I hope you enjoy it.
Storm's Pov
This time I wake up with a jolt, looking around only to sigh in disappointment. It's still dark.
I raise my hand to my head rubbing my temples with my index finger. How long has it been honestly and who was that person?
Was it a dream or side effects from the injections because everything seems so silent except for the faint sounds of water trickling down.
I sigh running my fingers through my hair. Think Storm you need to get to Artemis.
The mark!
Without thinking twice I rub the mark intensely only to yell out in pain when it fucking burns me.
"I wouldn't do that if I were you." A deep voice muses and I furrow my brows. It doesn't sound like the person I was talking to.
"You know you're really strong for a human." He continues, footsteps echoing around the room.
Who the heck is this dude.
"Who are you?" I snap glaring at nothing. He chuckles, the sound closer to me than I originally thought.
"Who am I is not relevant. The question you should be asking is who really is your mate."
I freeze at the mention of Artemis, clenching my fist to the side I try getting up only to fall back down.
He laughs, his steps finally stopping in front of me and I raise my head, a gasp nearly escaping my lips as bright crimson eyes- well eye anyway since it's only one I can see stare at me.
He looks away. "It's kinda of dark in here, how about some light."
Just like that the room is flooded with lights and I raise my hand shielding my face from the sudden intrusion in my eyes.
Damn it's bright.
I blink repeatedly trying to adjust to the brightness around me before dropping my hand and looking around me.
The room is empty, just dark grey walls all around me and a door at the far end. So where did I hear the water from because there's not even a bathroom here. The ground looks dirty and taking one look at myself, I realise I'm in the clothes I wore except for the fact that my part of my jeans has been torn and used as a bandage around my leg.
Finally lifting my gaze to the asshole, I lean back, my jaw tightening as I glare at the one-eyed dick.
He sits comfortably in a chair, tilting his head to the side with a grin on his face as those crimson eye stare at me, the other one covered in a black eye-patch.
Getting acquainted with Artemis sure has put me out of freaking out when I see weird things.
"You know you remind me of someone with that glare." He says with a thoughtful look and shrugs. "But that's not important anyway."
I remain silent, just staring at him. If he thinks I'm gonna talk then he's mistaken.
He stares at me curiously. "You aren't going to say anything?"
My reply is just glaring at him more and that seems to amuse him greatly.
He stands to his feet and I take notice of how freakishly tall he is. Adjusting the cufflings of his shirt, he steps forward crouching down to my level with the same grin on his face.
"I have nothing against you and I think you'll be a great asset to us even if it requires betraying your mate."
My eyes narrow into slits as he mentions Artemis name. " Where is Artemis?." I hiss through clenched teeth.
And he leans back, a pleased smile on his face. "Guess you talk and for the record she's not here, getting to you is simpler and less damaging."
I mentally sigh in relief knowing that she's safe. That's all that matters to me.
"You seem relieved that she is not here." He states rising back to his feet and I purse my lips.
He gives me a flat look, placing his hand on his waist. "You know this is not how a conversation goes."
I give him a fake smile. "You seem to like wasting words so I'll just allow you too."
A flash of annoyance crosses his features but it's soon replaced with a smirk. "You won't be saying that once you know the truth about your mate."
What truth is he talking about? Is it the same as what Artemis wanted to tell me?
Trying not to be curious, I shrug basically ignoring him and he clicks he's tongue against the roof of his mouth. "I'll see you tomorrow Storm."
And just like that he's out in a blink of an eye and heck I don't even know if he opened the door or not.
A tired sigh escapes me as I lie on my back, crossing my arms in front of me and just staring at the ceiling.
If he wants to sprout shit, I'll definitely sprout worse shit than him. Gosh I miss her so much, I really hope she's okay.
I close my eyes, taking deep breaths with thoughts of Artemis on my mind.
There's a harsh kick to my ribs and the force pushes me against the wall as I let out a groan wrapping my arms around myself.
Fuck! That hurt so bad.
"Oh I'm sorry my legs just have a mind of their own." He mocks and I slowly lift my head, releasing a harsh breath as I show him my middle finger.
"Oh sorry my finger has a mind of its own as well." I grit out clutching my ribs tightly and he purses his lips at me.
He walks around the room, grabbing the same chair he sat in and places it in the centre.
I slowly lift myself, grunting in pain, my jaw tightening before finally sitting upright with my back against the wall, my breath coming out short and heavy.
"You know Storm, you strike me as an intelligent person." He says crossing his leg over the other and leaning back in his seat.
I grind my teeth together still clutching my throbbing ribs. What the fuck is his legs made of? Metal?
"But at some point you have to be curious about your own mate." He adds this time with a smile and I press my lips together.
He sighs, shaking his head in disappointment. " I really want to help you Storm but I need your co-operation."
Well he can shove it up his ass because I will not be doing that.
Something on my face must have basically screamed 'fuck you' because he sighs rubbing his bottom lip with his pointer figure as he stares at me with a thoughtful expression.
"I guess for humans knowing the other is really important so I'll just introduce myself."
Not just for humans asshole.
"Your name is already one-eyed dick." I state flatly and he chuckles nodding his head.
"I guess it's close but I'm Arson."
"Sounds like an ass to me." I murmur. The pain in my ribs is dull but still apparent.
He presses his lips into a thin line, eye slightly narrowing at me. " You know I have the ability to kill you."
I shrug. "And I have the ability to give zero fucks."
He chuckles, quickly appearing in front of me and grabbing my throat lifting me up as he slams my back against the wall.
My jaw tightens from the pain in my back and I open my eyes glaring at him.
He lets go moving back to his seat and I slide to the floor a cough escaping me.
"Why are you here?" I cough out, rubbing my throat and he grins leaning forward in his seat.
"I want to tell you a story." He replies and I raise my my brow at him.
"Not interested." I decline closing my eyes and leaning my head back. I just need some peace and quiet so I can figure out a way to escape from this place.
"It's about Artemis."
"Still not interested."
"Even though she lied to you about who her family really are?"
What?
"So it seems she did, things never change with her." He muses. "What bullshit did she come up with? They got into an accident, she's the only child?"
I slowly lift my head, wetting my lips as I stare at him. "How do you know this?"
His eye lit up, probably happy with the fact that I'm actually listening to him.
"Just call it a hunch and besides it's obvious she wasn't going to tell you who she is-
"Cut the crap and just talk." I snap irritatingly. What the fuck is he trying to get at.
He smirks at me. "Did you know your dear Artemis has a brother and technically he's the reason why I'm stuck with one eye."
Say what now? Artemis has a brother? What the fuck? The blood drains from my face, my throat dry as I think of all the possibilities on why she would hide the fact that she has a brother.
What if he's lying?
"You're lying." I grit out glaring at him and he rolls his eyes.
"Why would I lie about that?"
Giving him my most 'isn't it obvious' look. "Just so you could achieve whatever the fuck you want."
Arson nods his head in acknowledgement. "That is true but I feel that you shouldn't be kept in the dark about who she really is."
"Well I don't believe you." I retort and he shrugs.
"That is up to you but all the same I'm still going to tell you."
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Red's Pov
Tomorrow is the day we'll finally be leaving for Pennsylvania and I swear when I get my hands on him I'm gonna snap his neck like a fucking twig.
Stop cussing. Artemis scolds and I roll my eyes walking down the hallway of my house.
Sleeping is not really coming easy to me, knowing that Storm is probably suffering. The house is dark and honestly I prefer it that way.
I need coffee.
Stepping into the kitchen, I switch on the light above the sink, making the coffee black just like how I feel right now.
Black coffee is disgusting.
I scoff at her. Yeah well no one asked you.
Walking up the stairs with the mug in my hand, I stop in front of mate's door, he's scent deathly strong and I take in deep breaths allowing it to calm me down.
I'll find you soon mate.
Bringing the mug to my lips, I take a sip. "Standing in the shadows like a freak is not going to scare me."
There's a low chuckle. "You were always difficult to scare Red."
I twist myself, raising my brow. What the fuck do you want again?"
The figure steps out of the shadow, golden iris with a speck of green stare at me. "Can't I visit my sister whenever I want to?"
I scoff, bringing the mug back to my lips again as I stare over the rim. "Your sister doesn't need you right now, so go back to aunty and be a little good boy."
He chuckles, the sound nearly angelic that will have people falling to their knees. "I don't think aunty minds the visit and besides she's also concerned about you."
I groan throwing my head back before letting out a sigh, walking past him to my office. Opening my door, I find him already sitting on the chair. His sliver white hair slicked back.
"Seriously!" I groan glaring at him. Why is he so persistent.
"Look I'm in a pickle right now which I think you already know." I mutter giving him a pointed look and he smiles, showing of those pearly white teeth. "So if you don't mind I'll ask you to leave."
He stares at me for a minute, rising to his feet. "I can't do that Red."
I growl, the things in the room shaking and he gives me a flat look, clearly not even phased my it.
"I'm not going to have a conversation with you if you keep acting like that so bring Artemis back and we can talk." He states calmly.
Let me talk to my brother.
No!
Raising my head to glare at him. "I don't want to hear what you or Aunty Luna has to say to me!"
"Even if it's about your mate?" He adds and my body stills.
"What did you just say Apollo?" I whisper staring at him and he sighs.
"The moon goddess, your aunty allowed me to find your mate for you." He mutters staring at me with a small smile.
"I know exactly where Storm is."
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Storm's Pov
Impossible.
There is no fucking way Artemis has a brother. She wouldn't lie about her family.
"You still don't seem to believe me." He mutters, a tired sigh escaping him.
His voice is starting to annoy the fuck out of me.
He sighs again, running his fingers through his chestnut brown hair. " You humans are so dense. Always picking the side of love over the truth."
"Well clearly you didn't receive enough since you ended up looking like that." I snap, glaring at him.
His jaw tightens, fist clenched to his side as he stares at me coldly. "And whose fault do you think it is?" He snaps back.
I shrug. "Probably yours if you're such a dick."
Arson stares at me, shoulders tensed and eye narrowing slightly. He shakes his head, relaxing his body as he looks at me calmly. "I feel like whatever I'm going to you is really not going to do much so how about I start from the beginning."
I mentally groan, is he still stuck on this?
"How well do you know the history about werewloves?" He questions.
"How has that got to do with Artemis?" I state flatly and he chuckles stroking his chin.
"Everything." He stands to his feet and begins walking around in circles. "Ever heard of Leto before?"
I blank out at the mention of that name.
He stops, turning to look at me, a sinister smirk on his face. "So you do."
Pressing my lips into a thin line, I ignore him.
"No worries. I'll just clarify everything for you." He starts walking around again.
"Leto was the first ever goddess to become a wolf, then her sister Luna followed which the werewolf now call the moon goddess." He chuckles. "Luna wasn't even the creator of wolves yet she got the title of being the first werewolf."
He suddenly stops, tapping his chin. "I mean she did bless people with wolves so it's understandable." He mutters to himself.
My mind is blank, trying to figure out where this is going but at the same time I think I have an idea just not sure if I like it.
He turns around walking towards me."I don't want this story to be long so I'll try to take out the details. Long story short Leto met her mate, fell in love and had two children; Apollo and Artemis."
I continue to stare blankly at me, not giving out the fact that I'm internally freaking out about where this is going.
He stops behind the chair, bending down and resting his arm on the top with his ankles crossed over the other."But Leto messed up, she was betrothed to the god of war yet went ahead to have a mate and children."
I remember Artemis telling me about this part of their history. How did she even know about it and how does this dickhead even know about it?
He sighs, wetting his lips as he raises his gaze to look at me. "The god of war even though he had wife and child still wanted Leto. I mean everyone in the realm of the gods wanted Leto but that's not why we're here anyway.
He heard about what happened from dear old mother Luna who was jealous about her sister until she later on found her mate but the damage had already be done. The god of war was so furious that he had been betrayed and sent out an army to them."
Artemis never mentioned that her sister was jealous of her or the fact that she was the reason why the god of war knew about Leto.
Maybe she didn't know about that version.
My head hurts from trying to piece whatever the fuck he's saying together and my body is not in the best shape.
He leans back, stalking towards me with slow deliberate steps, his arms clasped behind his back and the sound of his shoes echoing around the room.
"Now by then Leto and her mate Noah already had kids." He halts tapping his chin thoughtfully as he stares at the ceiling.
"How old were they again?" He muses to himself, brows furrowed in concentration before his eyes widen, snapping his fingers. "Ah yes Apollo was ten and Artemis was eight."
Arson stops in front of me, tilting his head to the side. "You still think I'm bullshitting you?"
Yes.
I purse my lips and he sighs rolling his eyes. "Let's continue then shall we. So as I was saying the god of war sent out his army to slaughter every single one of them including her children but damn was Leto strong."
He lets out a laugh. "Leto was a fucking warrior almost the same as Athena anyway. " he says excitedly.
I narrow my eyes at him, why does he look so excited.
"She fought so hard and where was Luna, she couldn't even face her sister after everything she had done. Their father died protecting their children and Leto felt the loss of her mate so much that in pain and anguish released all her power as a goddess to wipe out the army."
I frown to myself, Artemis said his mate killed himself. Did she lie about that?
"But here's where the fun begins, those two little kids witnessed their parents die and rushed up to the realms of the gods, tears streaming down on their faces and a sword wielding Apollo's hands he slaughtered almost the entirety of everyone there and his sister was a killing machine, eyes glowing red she dug her hand into the god of war chest and took his heart out."
Red eyes? It can't be...She isn't--
He looks up, eye almost looking blood-like with his jaw clenched. "That little girl killed my father without a second thought."
Artemis killed his father?
He suddenly appears in front of me, lifting me by the throat my legs dangling in the air as I try to pry his hand from it but he squeezes tighter, anger, malice and hate all reflecting in that one eye of his.
"Your fucking mate took everythung away from me and she is gonna pay for it." He hisses through clenched teeth and I feel my breath coming out short.
"And what's worse I tried seeking revenge only to have her idiot of a brother ripping my eye out but not this time."
He leans closer, whispering in my ear and my eyes widen with every word he utters.
My face pales and he leans back smirking at me before he digs his fingers into my side of my waist, twisting them around until I hear a crack and a painful scream escapes me.
He lets go and I drop the ground, shutting my eyes tightly as I slam my fist on the ground. He fucking broke something in me and it hurts so bad.
I throw my head back, clutching my side and I feel my shirt wet. Raising my hand, I stare at the blood on it and slowly look up, glaring at him.
"I-I w-won't allow you to-" My words get cut of from coughing and I look down to see blood dripping from my mouth to the floor.
He let's out a chuckle. "How are you going to do that. You're human and I'm a god, I think the odds are in my favours."
I let out a shaky breath, narrowing my eyes at the smug grin on his face. "M-maybe." I grit out, coughing more blood. "B-but I will be the one to fucking kill you even if it's the last thing I do."
Fuck how have I not passed out yet?
He raises his brow, crossing his arms in front of him. "Oh really? And who's going to save you."
I let out a low chuckle, raising my eyes to stare coldly at him. "I don't need saving and if I have to give my life so she can be safe then so be it but mark my words."
I wet my lips, clenching my jaw tightly as I repeat the next words. "You will fucking die by my hands."
He growls loudly raising his feet and bringing it down to my ribs.
"Ahh!!!" I scream out hearing it snap.
The door to the room suddenly opens and I feel arms lifting me up.
"Get him to the electric room and make sure he doesn't come out the same!" He snaps and they grunt out a yes, dragging me by my arms.
I'm strapped to a chair, something hooked to my body, my head rolling to the side as I stare at the ground. Every muscle is my body feeling sore and tired.
"This time I'm going to make Artemis feel the pain of her mate." Arson mutters.
He grips my chin harshly, tilting my head up. "Let's see how much of this you can handle."
I pull my tongue out wetting my dry lips as I grin at him. " Fuck you."
He clenches his jaw, bringing his fist to my nose and it cracks, blood ozing from it and dripping onto my chest.
"Start it up." He fires and I feel it before I hear it. The volts of electricity coursing through my body, consuming me and there's nothing that can be compared to it.
I don't know how long it goes on for, there's so much ringing in my ears, my screams have become deafened by own heartbeat.
The urge to just close my eyes and let it take over haunts me. The pain so unbearable that I feel the life force slowly leaving my body.
I'm sorry Artemis.
"I'm coming Storm, I'm almost there."
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