ArtemisiaI shrieked as I jerked awake. My heart palpitated, and my eyes widened as they gazed around. Sweat dribbled down my forehead. It wasn't like I had seen a monster chasing me like always, I had had the dream of Artemis again, but I couldn't remember what she had said.I wanted to get the information about why I was seeing the goddess in my dream and the strange sensation I had been feeling inside me since the attack. But I couldn't due to the activity that was happening. The pack members were trying to get to the cause of the attack and training to curb several damages of unexpected future attacks.I gazed at myself and I remembered what had happened last night as I stared at the ripped nightie on me.Shame coursed through me, and the trashy feelings from last night surfaced. But there was nothing I could do to wipe away the feeling from me. The nightie I donned was ripped from the shoulder downwards, one of my breasts was on display, and it looked like I had gone into battle w
Artemisia“I can't believe he'll do that to me!”“I can't either,” Julie said. She sighed, sitting on the sofa whilst I paced around the room.I kicked the door, paced towards the window and breathed in. I let it out slowly, then glared at nothing in particular.It was a good thing when we came inside, Sin was nowhere around the room, I wonder what I would have done if he was inside.I was still in shock about what I had seen and found it hard to accept.I didn't think I could ever be backstabbed by someone close to me. Not even Sin, whom I had come to trust!My parents had sold me off to him, I shouldn't be surprised Emma would do the same as betraying me since she had the same gene as them!But Sin…“You need to keep calm, Artemisia.”“Keep calm?!” I shouted, with my hands raised.“I know if you were the one, you'd have done something drastic back there. I know what you can do.”“That is right,” Julie said. “You need to calm down to think of what to do next. Pacing would do you no go
ArtemisiaI groaned, shielding my eyes from the ray of the sun. I didn't know who let the curtains up.I was certain I didn't because I had slept with it down.Sitting up on the bed, I ran a hand through my dishevelled hair whilst I gazed around the room.My eyes were just as they were always whenever I cried. Swollen and dried from having cried too much the night before. And I dared not check the mirror to see how they were because I was sure I'd be terrified by what I'd see.I patted the side where Sin often slept, it was cold to my touch.Last night, I waited for him until I couldn't any more. So, I slept off.Feeling the part he sleeps on meant he hadn't come last night.Although I was meaning to talk with him and see if everything would turn out fine, I was glad he didn't come because seeing him again would make me break down and that was the last thing I wanted.Stepping to the bathroom, I walked towards the sink to wash my face.I grimaced whilst I saw how horrible I looked. My
ArtemisiaThe next few days were the worst. And I wished I could just die. Or maybe run back to where I had come from, but I know that I wouldn't be welcomed.When my parents sold me off, they had done so with all my rights. So, I was bound to Sin forever.After the confrontation in the garden, Sin punished me for confronting him. He didn't even mind the condition I was in, he had shoved me and chained me in the werewolf room he used in transforming.He had forced me to watch himself transform.But, he had kept me at a safe distance, which was surprising.He had kept me there, so he wouldn't hurt me, I believe. Still, he kept on treating me like some piece of junk he got from the gutter.I sighed, rubbing my side. These days, my body ached due to the constant abuse from him.He snapped at me in front of everyone now. Whenever I went to the meeting hall, he'd glowered at me and yammered for me to leave.No one knew what had got into him to act that way.It had been an awkward experience
SinWhack!Whack!I heard the sound of the punching bag as I thumped harder on it. The bag swirled and dust poured out of it, enveloping the area before it drifted out of the tall window.“Arggg!” I yelled whilst punching harder. I could feel my hands giving out and my body weakened, yet I didn't stop.The pain I had caused Artemisia was far worse than what I was feeling.I reckon she was in the room, huddled somewhere crying herself to sleep, like every night.Even though I was aware of all that I was doing to her. The pain I caused her for no reason. I couldn't help myself.I could not bring myself to stop.Now, I believe I was just like the monster I was before she came. She had made me see the good side of me. She had made me believe I was not a monster.Still, it wasn't so.I was a monster! A freaking monster who was not capable of loving anyone.I didn't deserve her. She deserved better. I didn't think any amount of apology could take away the guilt I feel inside me. Even if she
SinAs soon as I finished in the training room, I stepped towards the room.I saw her body tremble, and I thought she was crying until I saw her turn towards me.Her eyes were closed, and she flung her hand across the pillow, hugging it right to herself.Jealousy burned within me as I watched the interaction she was having with the pillow. I should be the one wrapping my arms around her, not the other way round.I walked away from the room as the urge to take her penetrated my mind. She was so pure and ravishing with her red hair scattered around the pillow.Yet, I couldn't force her. Or rather, I didn't want to do what my tainted mind wanted from me.“Hey, darling.”I turned slowly towards Emma. I was still close to the door, and I tilted my brows whilst gazing at her. Ever since the night Artemisia had caught me in bed with her, I had distanced myself from her.I made sure not to move in the same direction she was in and tried to avoid her as well during the day.“I've been searching
ARTEMISIA “I missed this,” I mumbled.“I-I…” Sin stuttered.“You don't have to say anything, just hold me,” I said.I breathed out as his arms wrapped around me.Emotion streamed through me for having him so close. I couldn't remember the last time we had been in this position.He had refused to come closer to me, and he had treated me like a plague.Now, he was holding me in his arms! It was unbelievable.I blinked several times and discreetly pinched my arms to see if I was dreaming. I winced at the sharp pain I felt.“I'm sorry Artemisia.” Sin said, and I felt his body tremble.I frowned before gazing up at him.His head and shoulder drooped. I touched his jaw to tilt his head, so I could stare into his eyes. He had bags and dark circles underneath each eyelid. It was as if he had not been sleeping ever since we were having issues.His lower lips quivered, and it opened. I thought he was going to say something. But nothing came out of it.“I am sorry.” He sobbed, clutching me to h
Artemisia“The moon is stolen.”“Stolen?” How was that even possible?I thought the moon was a stationary object which couldn't move. Maybe my knowledge of geography was rusty. But hearing this right now says otherwise.And with the look on everyone's faces, it seemed like that was the case.“Darling, you don't need to worry your pretty head about this.” Laurent grinned.“Shut up,” I mumbled, then concentrated on what Mila was saying.“The moon has been stolen, and the goddess isn't answering us. We werewolves, we are on the receiving end since, without the moon, we are nothing. Our wolf's form refused to come out, and we are as powerless as mere humans.”“Worst is, the people who came to terrorize us some days ago will be back again.” She said, sighing.“Again?”The room was silent as Sin strode in. I felt everyone's eyes on him as he got closer.He shrugged, walking towards me. He ignored the eyes boring into him and concentrated on me alone.“Hey,” I mumbled, leaning into him as he