FREYA'S POV: Curse Silas and his stupid excuse of a date and that damn Wizard for making me go through all this shit… but damn, I’m really royally fucked at this point, aren’t I?Mentally, I take everything I had said in the heat of my anger back. Silas is an annoying prick, but he isn’t worth more than my life and that of my family.I sigh, slapping the heel of my palm against my forehead. Getting close to a guy isn’t supposed to be this hard, is it? Or maybe he is just a special case?Every time I give him an inch of a chance, he fucks it up with his huge-ass ego, but I can’t let him fuck this up for me again.The words had already been said seconds ago as I make my way to the exit. I want to turn back and maybe laugh it all off as a joke, probably overlook the fact that this place might just be crawling with exes from his past but my pride won’t let me. I groan at the already ruined date.Ugh, this is all his fault.I’m halfway there when someone bumps into me, splashing a cup of
FREYA'S POV:“So, you’re telling me you went on a date with Silas Bloodmoon and all you did was get ice cream?” Xena questions in disbelief.We are currently making our way out of the female dorm and to the building where our classes are being held. She casually hangs her bag over her shoulder by my side.“Yes, basically. It was nice actually.” Especially the part where we had a real conversation.“And he didn’t make a move on you?”I smile nervously.The truth is, after heading back to school and getting in trouble for returning late, Xena had incessantly queried me on the details which I had given… with the exemption of the party, of course. She was already sensitive and touchy about the idea of hanging out with Silas and I didn’t want to possibly give her a heart attack relaying the details of it. The truth is, despite her views, I need to get close to him and I don’t need her getting in the way.“Yes, he didn’t.”“Bullshit, there’s no wa
FREYA'S POV:Now, the crowd is thrown in a full-on buzz and we all know why of course. For some reason, Silas finds this amusing because he smiles brightly despite the confusion bustling all around us.“Are you crazy?” I whisper the words to him while watching the eyes around me. “This isn’t the time to be pulling crazy stunts, Silas.”He seems full-on amused by all this, unaffected.“I’ve chosen you as my partner, Freya, you should be honored.” He talks loudly without bothering to tone it down, making me more embarrassed.Xena just stares dumbfounded whilst Lucas watches with a foreign look in his eyes, saying nothing about it. I had half expected his friend to talk some sense into him but he remains silent.“Well then, I refuse.”Silas snorts. “You can’t refuse once the red thread is tied.”“Well, then untie it.” I make a move to twist the knots open but he stops me.“That’s a taboo, Freya. You don’t want to receive some kind of libera
FREYA'S POV:The chilly silence is more painful than the embarrassment flooding through me while I sit there covered in fluid. I can’t even look up at Silas, wondering the look he would be giving me right now.The crowd reacts finally and all I hear is laughter that echoes around me incessantly. Just like that, I’ve become some sort of laughing stock to the whole school — most likely to Xena and Silas as well.I bite my quivering lips, squeezing my eyes shut. I’m fine, no matter what I was going to be fine.I don’t notice when the flames from the arrow start a fire that licks up the flammable liquid spilled everywhere. In seconds, it runs up the trail to a larger puddle around me, bursting into a flaming wall of fire that engulfs everything around me. Too shocked to move, overcome by my fight adrenaline response, I remain frozen in place till Silas tackles me out of the way before the burning flames combust around me.I open my eyes, breathing hard
SILAS' POV:“So… what’s with you and Freya”“There’s nothing between she and I except the bet.”I walk to the exit of the small shack, having no reason to be here anymore. He tags along, following closely behind and ignoring the obvious cues I’ve been giving him to leave me.“It doesn’t seem like just that, Silas.”I pause in my steps. “What are you insinuating right now?“You’ve never risked your relationship with Elena for one of your bets before. You draw a line at that. Now you’re choosing one as your partner for the solstice event?”I can understand the origin of his doubt. I admit to myself things have been a bit different with Freya and at varying points, spiraled beyond my expectations. I find myself going out of my way to please her, doing things I’ve never done or considered doing for anyone else, but I tell myself that Freya also isn’t like other girls. She’s more witty and daring, going against the flow of the crowd and not flin
FREYA'S POV:The beating organ in my chest pulses at an abnormal rate to a faster rhythm. My wolf howls within me, urging me to let it all go and take his hand, risk it all and follow him — and let him in.My cautious nature takes over and I hesitate again.“Don’t tell me you’re going to leave me hanging.” He’s so smug and prideful, yet there’s something that draws me to him that I can’t seem to understand. It should appall me but I find it intriguing.I stretch out my hand to his but then wary, I pull it back.“How am I sure you’re not trying to kidnap me and sell my organs to some shady organization?” I’m speaking gibberish now. Maybe it’s to hide my fear or whatever it is inside me.He laughs out, not expecting my answer.“I’m sure you have beautiful organs but right now, I’m interested in the completely whole Freya.”It’s stupid but I laugh, despite the coldness on the tips of my fingers from my anxiety.“Just give me a chance,
FREYA'S POV: Unfortunately, though as against his promise, we don’t make it back before Xena is done taking her bath. By the time I’m back, she’s full-on panicking and about to report me missing.After an hour of intense chiding, she finally settles down. We laugh and finally fall asleep.The rest of the week runs by with me taking extra care in being invisible and unseen. The rumors about my performance still actively spreads around school and I try my very best to ignore them altogether. Xena sticks closely with me, threatening every Bill and Harry that dares to even whisper my name with her eyes. The effect results in complete silence where ever we go but I don’t mind it. Infact, it's everything I need and more.And then, the first day of the solstice event arrives.School hours are apparently cut in half, which for me is the only good thing that comes with it. It’s funny how a few days ago, I had been excited by the idea of it. Now,
FREYA'S POV:The solstice festival is riddled with games of different categories. Students compete to win and winners are honored by the Alpha king. It’s the highest honor one can get as a student and it opens bright possibilities for the future. The various categories included; archery, spear throwing, sparring and tug of war, all of which Xena was participating in — except spear throwing. I still don’t know why and no matter how hard I have tried to pry the information from her, she was adamant about keeping me in the dark, which resulted in more curiosity of course.The first category to begin is archery. I had hoped it would be a long while before I set my eyes on another bow and arrow again but here I am.The participants line up with their gear, ready to begin. From my spot, I see Xena in her attire, hair tied up and looking all badass with her bow. She pulls off the whole Artemis look effortlessly. I want to scream her name out but my whole judge ac