Chapter Four

"Owww." Cameron groaned in pain, jerking at the touch of the spirit on her skin. They were seated in the gym changing room and had skipped their first periods. Due to Phoenix's insistence,

Cameron had been forced to tell her the truth about what was wrong with her. Phoenix had forgotten she made a promise to her and had almost barged after Samantha.

Knowing how much trouble that would cause her. She pleaded fervently for her to let it go, in her response she insisted on seeing the wounds and help her treat her.

Phoenix kissed her teeth, "keep quiet and sit still."

Rolling her eyes, "as your lordship pleases."

Nursing on each scar the whip left on Cameron's body, brought tears to Phoenix's eyes she wondered what the poor girl did to deserve the awful treatment she gets from her own father.

Cameron is a sweet girl which was too pure, however it seems most of the pack members including her family see that as a waste of time. She had a deficiency and wasn't worthy of being associated with. Phoenix wish she had the ability to help her friend out of her sorrowful momemt.

However, she knew just what to do as payback to Samantha for messing with her best friend. Cameron doesn't need to know about it.

"Earth to Phoenix; hello!" Cameron called out, when she noticed Phoenix had lingered on one spot and didn't move beyond that.

Jolting out of her thought, "hey don't speak too loud." 

Cameron laughed, "oh really."

"How do you contemplate on laughing in this kind of situation." She almost sounded like a rat caught up in between the door.

Cameron turned to face her, holding her shaky hands. As funky and brave Phoenix appears to be, she is quite emotional and cries when she feels deeply shaken by a situation. She is extremely soft hearted.

"I have learnt to accept the fate bestowed upon me by the moon goddess. All I need to do is avoid them as much as I can." She said.

Phoenix sniffed, "promise me you would let me know if you can't take it anymore."

Nodding her head, Cameron pulled her in for a hug. "I solemnly swear."

Letting out a laugh, "get off me." Packing up their bags as the bell for the next period came on. They both stepped out of the gym room. "That reminds me there is a rich kids college frat party I got invited to uptown. You are coming with me." 

Shaking her head in refusal, "hell no, I'm not going. My dad would kill me."

"That's if he finds out. That man doesn't even want to see your face. You think he would notice you being missing for a few hours?" 

"Samantha would make it a point of duty to make him notice." 

"How about you just have a sleep over at my place then. You need to go out and have fun."

"Still, it's a college party Phoenix. We have heard stories of how they go." 

"Trust me to always roll with the best, this party is safe and only people with class are invited. These are children of fucking rich werewolves and humans who are super fun and exciting. Don't you want to get a chance to have such fun in your lifetime? Come have fun with me mama." Phoenix pouted. "Don't be such a killjoy."

Cameron shake her head laughing, it was typical of Phoenix to hype a party on a weekday not caring about her assignments and missing of classes.

Phoenix's parents funded all of her excesses, just like Harry pays every bill in relation to Samantha; unlike her who had to work her butt off doing part time jobs to pay her student loan. Harry had totally ignored her and refused to do anything to take care of her. She worked with a pizza parlor after school, every day for five hours.

Partying was out of the picture for her, but having a friend like Phoenix made it sound like it was essential to living. Samantha was no exception, her grades don't matter to her. All she cares about is being the life of the party and getting hailed by everyone.

"It won't kill you to try this just once. You might never get this chance again." Phoenix tried to enlighten her, becoming agitated by the passing minute.

Thinking for a moment, Cameron heaved. "Fine, i will try to make it. After watching out for the witch." 

"I would be waiting at the back of the house for you." Phoenix kissed her quickly on the cheek, "I will head to class now, got notes to catch up on." She said, walking hurriedly down the hall.

That surprised Cameron, Phoenix was never keen on heading to class. She was always whining about how draining it was. Heading to her own class, she looked around.

This was when she loves to walk the school premises. When there is practically no one around to mock her or jeer at her. She really hoped she wasn't making a wrong decision by accepting to go with Phoenix to the frat party. Remembering the scar on her body, she snorted.

Even when she didn't do anything she got beat for it. Might as well get away with this one as much as she can. Raising her head up, she increased her pace towards the next class she had.

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Phoenix grinned widely to herself as she sat down in her chair, focusing on the board like her life depended on it. She couldn't help to act natural, it made her feel so good indulging in the act. There was one thing she and Samantha had in common and that was the courses they picked out.

They both have classes on literature. When she had left Cameron at the hallway, she had sneaked out to the school garage to deflate the four tyres of Samantha's precious car. One of the things Samantha cherished the most aside Jared was her car. The expensive shit had her feeling fly.

She couldn't wait to see her reaction when she gets to know of what she had done. After the class which gave way to their recess, everyone began running around just as Phoenix strolled majestically towards the park. Students stood around whispering to each other, as Samantha let out an hysterical scream continuously on noticing the condition of her car.

Phoenix mentally high fived herself, "serves you right bitch! That's what you get for messing with my friend." 

"Did you know about this?" Cameron asked behind her, making her almost jump.out of her skin.

Placing a hand on her chest, "what the hell Cameron? You scared me."

Folding her hands together, "if you weren't hididng anything, why would you be scared." Cameron indirectly accused, raising a brow.

Phoenix tilted her head to the back giving a cute smile, "when I told you I wouldn't go after her, I never mentioned that I wouldn't touch her things. I just said not her."

Cameron gave a half smile, "believe me she would skin you alive when she gets to know."

"This skin?" Phoenix asked touching her skin, "that is never going to happen. I am as tough as leather."

"You bet." Cameron replied as they laughed loudly, leaving the scene.