Chapter 6

Chapter Six

I sat huddled in the secluded corner of the library, The library just like the little space beneath the bleachers had always been my sanctuary, a place where I could lose myself in books and escape from the harsh realities of my life. It was in this secluded corner of the library, hidden behind towering bookshelves, that I found solace.

The past few days were a blur of avoiding the twins at school and doing my best to stay out of sight. The encounter with Elijah haunted me, his disdainful words echoing in my mind. Despite everything, a small, irrational part of me still yearned for his attention, even if it was only to reject me.

Today like always I sat down in my little space, I made sure to leave early and arrive late to all my classes and it has been working out pretty well for me even though I was reminded of that time in their room. I opened a math text book and took out my exercise book to solve some problems while I wait for lunch to end.

Surrounded by the comforting scent of old books and the soft rustling of pages being turned, I allowed myself to relax.

No one would ever find me here.

Just then I heard footsteps approaching, who could come here? Was it the librarian? Or did my twin tormentors find me. The grip on my pen tightened as I watched to see who would appear my heart raced as the person got closer. And then

Isaiah appeared. He approached me cautiously, with a snug smirk on his face.

"Found you!", he smiled filling me with dread."so this is where you have been hiding", he chuckled and took a seat next to me. "I've been wondering were you were and it was getting in my nerves", he said his face low,getting a breath away from my face.

"Leave me alone", I said and began frantically packing my books.

"hold on Stormi," he said holding onto my arm."I know what happened with the Vandabelt twins."he whispered placing his hand on my thigh making my heart

race.

My heart sank, my hands gripping the edges of my book. "What are you talking about?" I asked, trying to sound indifferent. And shake his hand off.

He leaned closer, his eyes searching mine. "How much?" he asked, his hand going up the inside of my dress and up my thigh.

The implication of his words hit me like a slap. Fury boiled within me, and before I could think, my hand connected with his cheek, the sound echoing in the quiet library. Isaiah's face twisted in anger, his eyes flashing dangerously.

"You have no right," I hissed, getting up from my chair.

"Stormi, "he warned.

"I hate you all! Why don't you just leave me alone!", I screamed and ran off my heart pounding. I needed to get away.

As I made my way to where my bicycle was parked, my thoughts raced. I slung my bag on yo my shoulder and peddled out of the gate ignoring the guardthat tried to stop me as it was lunch time. Why did everyone hate me so much, I know the laws weren't friendly when it comes to outsiders especiallyme whom no one showed up to claim even after two years up until now. I was so caught up in my own turmoil that I didn't notice the black Mercedes behind me untilit was too late, it stopped in front of me stopping me in my path. Olivia and Kathleen stepped their expressions cold and cruel.

"Look who it is," Olivia sneered. "The little runt."

bike fists and feet flying. Pain exploded across my body, and I curled into a ball, trying to protect myself as best I could. Their taunts and laughter echoed in my ears, mixing with the sound of my

you to stay away

they continued to

said grabbing me by my short hair before landing one last blow

scattered belongings and pushing my bike, my entire body aching with each step. I kept sluggishly wiping the blood running down my nose with the back of my hand but I knew it did little and only made my face a bloodied mess. I couldn't wait to leave this place, I hated this

up beside me.i recognized it

what we have here," Elijah said, his voice dripping

the door of the jeep open and looked up, I saw the change in their

my god, Stormi," Isaiah said, his voice filled with genuine

I sobbed and took

to you?", Elijah

before my vision blurred and

the air. My eyes fluttered open, taking in the rich furnishings and dark wood. It took a moment for me to realize I was in Elijah's

and made my way to the door. My heart pounded with every step as I descended the stairs, each one sending sharp jolts of pain through my body. As I reached the bottom, I stumbled, falling down the last few

I heard, filled with panic and concern. She rushed to my side, helping me to my feet.

but I managed to nod. "I'm...

stood nearby, their expressions grave. The Vandabelt twins were present too, along with their parents, and Olivia and Kathleen, the two girls who had beaten me up sat together hanging their heads in shame. My adoptive mother,

I whispered, leaning heavily

is supposed to protect! She became one of us the moment you allowed me to keep her! You don't have

in my feet. "You're right we should leave already", Mariah said and helped me

towards us to give

care of my daughter I have always had!", Mariah said as we walked towards the

she hasn'thad her wold yet she heals slow let her get checked out firstI'm not

I doubled over, clutching my sides. "What's happening to me? It hurts, ithurts Mariah" I gasped, the pain making my vision blur. "She's shifting," Mrs Vandabelt said, her tone softening with understanding. The pain intensified, and I cried out, falling to the floor. Mariah held onto me, her face etched with worry. I could feel my bones shifting, my skin stretching. It felt like my body was being

whispered, tears streaming down her face. "You're going to

in my head the same stupid riddle that

the ancient Willow's

cavern's shadow

the moonlit lake,

ripples, where secrets

of the night, statues stand

the pack's sacred

forest, the

path to follow, a destiny

ruins where

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