The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn

The Unwanted Bride Of Atticus Fawn Chapter 35

~AUTUMN~

Atticus had just marked me. How was that even possible when we weren’t even mates? How was he able to mark me, and why does it feel this way? Why does it feel like we are mates when it simply wasn’t possible? I would have recognized him as my mate a long time ago if that was true. But all I’ve ever known was that I loved him, nothing else.

The feelings inside of me have only intensified now that we are bonded. I wanted him more than ever. How could he do this when I was finally trying to move on? Or at least pretending that I was ready to move on.

He lifts his body completely off mine so that he can now look me straight in the eyes.

“Now everyone will know that you’re f*****g mine. Nothing will ever change that.” He repeats.

I gape at him as he storms out of the room.

It took my body a while to get used to the bond; I was still in shock by his actions. What made Atticus mark me? He wasn’t making any sense. One minute he was running to be by Anya’s side, and the next, he was calling me his. Why was he this conflicted over what he wanted?

Still, I can’t deny the joy I felt knowing he refused to divorce me. It’s all I wanted, a sign that showed that I should still fight for him. This was the sign I needed. If he wasn’t willing to let me go, it meant that there was something between us; I hadn’t imagined it. He felt it too.

I’ve been trying to be nice to Anya because of our past, but I was done now. The voice note was the last straw. It was clear to me now than ever how badly she wanted to end my marriage. I was not about to let that happen.

I would have been in that hospital with Atticus if I thought she was indeed injured. I didn’t believe it one bit. I knew it was just Another excuse to get Atticus closer to her. It did work, but it also gave me the courage to start fighting for my happiness. I was always so concerned about others and what made them happy; I kept doing things with consideration for everyone’s feelings but mine. I wasn’t going to do it anymore.

I never truly wanted to divorce Atticus; I was just angry. But now I was glad I’d done that. It made me see that he didn’t want to divorce me, and it also got him to mark me. Something that I didn’t even think was possible until now.

This wasn’t something that I would be able to hide. Anyone would be able to smell him on me after today; they would know I belonged to him. Just like women would realize he belongs to me.

What possessed him to do this after always running to Anya’s side? Why did he choose today of all days when I asked him for a divorce?

Was that the way to get him to be ultimately mine? To act like I didn’t want him to begin with?

The academy was resuming classes tomorrow. This meant that things were about to get twice as tricky. Everyone at school would be keeping a close eye on us. They would be watching every little move waiting for one of us to slip up so that they could leak the information to any popular magazine. It’s not like they needed the money; only scholarship students would benefit from making money from leaking a story. The others were doing it for fun.

I force myself out of bed to look at the fresh mark on my neck. I still couldn’t believe he’d done this to me. Atticus Fawn had just marked me. This was the last thing I would ever expect from him. I knew we were forced into this marriage by our families, but no one forced him to join us in this way. Atticus chose to do this out of his own free will.

I slowly touch it and gasp at the rush of emotions that swarmed into my body from that little contact. Touching it made me want him even more. Was that how it felt for all who were marked?

I couldn’t let him know how much this affected me. I realize now that everyone was right from the start; I was too nice. It’s why I kept getting hurt. No matter how hard it was, I had to start fighting back for what I wanted.

Anya started this war, and I was going to end it. She knew what she was doing; It was no longer just because she wanted Atticus; she was purposefully trying to hurt me. I wasn’t having any of it anymore.

They would both see a side of me they’d never seen before. My eyes flash to a bright purple, and I gasp. I cover my mouth with my hand. How did my eyes change color? I blink, and it returns to normal. Had I just mistaken that?

The anger I felt inside was unlike anything I’d felt in the past. I was almost scared of myself or the person I’d just seen in the mirror. She looked like someone that could quickly go out of control.

I shook that thought out of my head. I was reading too much into it. I didn’t plan on leaving this room for a long while. I needed time to think about things and how I would deal with Anya and Atticus in my way.

. . . . . .

It was the first day back at the academy as a married woman. I was now officially part of the Fawn family. We’d connected our families and, in turn, made us more powerful than we already were.

Atticus didn’t return to our room yesterday. Part of me was disappointed, but the other half was relieved that I had gotten some time to come to terms with everything that had happened between us. No one had mentioned anything about him marking me, and it feels weird to me that they refused to acknowledge it.

The stares that went my way as I stepped through the door to the academy proved my earlier thoughts. Atticus is by my side, and I know I’ll have to get used to all the extra attention now that he’s by my side. It’s not just him; Clarissa, Damon, and Dante are behind us. Anya was still in the hospital, but I knew she was most likely faking it, hoping that Atticus would worry about her and rush to see her again. I was pleased he hadn’t done it, but I didn’t want to jinx it. I kept trying to act like I still enjoyed the idea of divorce, but I didn’t want to push him over the edge, either.

Damon separated from us to walk Clarissa to her class; she was in a lower level than the rest of us.

The stares don’t stop even when we step into the classroom.

“The Fawns are late.” Mr. Samuel announced. “Let’s give them a round of applause for keeping that tradition alive.”

My cheeks are red. I was never late to class in the past, but I’m a Fawn now as well, aren’t I? Things were different now. It felt that way. . . Different. I hadn’t gotten used to it yet.

“Our topic today is witches.”

Witches. Again?

“And a few important spells. Some that can cause more harm than good.” He says, pointing at the slides on the board.

“First, the infamous love spell.”

More like a dangerous love spell. I’ve heard of many stories where witches made men think they were in love with them, breaking up families and couples everywhere. There were some selfish witches, and then the good ones stopped them. The world was a constant battle between good and evil.

“I hope none of the witches in this classroom are planning on memorizing this spell to use on their crushes.” He warned. “I’m only making you aware. Let me clarify that no one is to practice any of these spells. They are very dangerous and can cause plenty of damage to those around you, including yourself.”

last spell for the

spell like this? I didn’t like the idea of forcing someone to want you without them even

with a deep desire for it to work.” He explained

this fire, give me what my heart desires; with

attention; they’re too busy making fun of the spell, laughing at the witches. I wouldn’t make the mistake of doing something like that. They had the power to

look at the spell again, Atticus is next to me, and I suddenly have

on the edge of the desk. Why

the end of class. I didn’t want to hear more of these spells;

Clarissa’s classroom,” Damon says as we walk into the

the academy now,” Dante informs Damon. “Someone has to check on

“call me if

say anything. He’s silent as Dante walks away. He looks down at me, and I think he knows exactly what I’m thinking. Our gazes lock, and I try not to be affected by his beautiful

give me what my heart

I was doing. Why was I repeating a spell in my mind? What

without thinking of the spell. It’s not like I’m a witch, and the spell would work on him, but

wasn’t even a lit candle around us. There was nothing for the spell to

up with him. Maybe Clarissa can help break this tension between us. I needed a distraction from Atticus, anything that prevented me from wanting to

already waiting outside her classroom when she spots us. It’s almost like she was expecting Damon to come for her. Was this something

scans the classroom for something, and I’m not sure what he’s looking for. He seems satisfied with whatever he

“How was class today?”

up at him, “it was wonderful. I’m just glad

reaction to each other? Clarissa barely hid her emotions around Damon; he, on the

he marked me. I know that there is plenty for the both of us to say to each other, but for some reason, there

“should we give the two of

say anything, players run our way, chanting ‘the fearsome,’

were members of the fearsome beasts, our academy’s football team. Every one of those players was

from having his hands on my body. Now that we were bonded, the feelings have intensified to the point that I felt like I needed him

look on his face makes him seem like he’s in pain. Was he struggling just as much as I was? The fact that we were bonded meant that I wasn’t the

fellas!” Griffin shouts. “You almost knocked down

and Atticus slowly lets go of

that.” He

with the fearsome recently. Are you planning on rejoining

shoulders, “I’m still thinking

says suddenly to Atticus. They both excuse themselves and leave the

fearsome and also the man that broke Clara’s heart.

happened to Anya. I know she faked everything. It must have been her plan all along. The moment she learned that you and Atticus had left alone to help Austin and his family, she’d grown hysterical. I know

nothing to be terrified over. Nothing special happened on that trip between us; if anything, it separated us more

friend,” I confess. “I realize now how stupid I’ve been trusting her all these years. All the signs have always been there; I just chose to ignore them. I wanted to save our friendship, but I realize now that there was nothing to save, to begin with. How can I save something that was never there? She’s shown her true colors to me. I’m

felt like it was just me against Anya all these years. The guys have always been so blind around her. She would do awful things, and they would forgive her in the blink of an eye. It’s good to know someone else can

Tyler, one of the

each other the same look. We didn’t like

to take home tonight after we win

Clarissa says in a flirting manner. I give her a confused look. She nods her chin to the right, and it’s only then that I see Atticus looking our way. He wasn’t the only one; Damon was as well.

the both

wanted him to feel what I felt every time he ran to Anya when he should have stayed with me. There were too many times to count. Every time I allowed myself to fall

my turn now. And it was up

hate the way his touch feels; it’s nothing like the touch Atticus gives to me. I pull back

at the game tonight. I hope

winks at me. “I’ll see you girls tonight after we’re holding the trophy. Don’t be shy and come looking for me;

sighs when he leaves. “I can tell you hated

ask her. If she could figure it

. . .

~ATTICUS~

at the sight of another man near my wife. Who the f**k did he think he was? Everyone in this school knew she was f*****g

First, she asked me for a divorce, and now she was flirting with a man that wasn’t me. Autumn was pushing my

I would make sure it’s the last time he ever steps near my woman. He

already, it wasn’t hard to notice her scent on me or mine

us since we aren’t mates, but I don’t know. . . I feel so confused. She felt like my mate right before I marked her. More than Anya ever did. But something still pulls me towards Anya even though I marked Autumn. I can’t explain either of these feelings. They’re both different but strong in their ways. I’m puzzled. It doesn’t matter what I feel for Anya;

to feel a strong connection with Autumn? Why did I mark her when she asked for

upset with being unable to make my mate happy that I was blaming you to make myself feel better. I’m sorry, Atticus. I should have done better as your brother. I’m not going to insist that you look after Anya now; I understand it’s not your place anymore. Autumn should come first. It’s the right thing to do anyway. I’m glad that you’re choosing to do the right thing. I wish I had your strength, to begin with. I can’t imagine ever leaving Anya to marry someone that our parents chose. It just isn’t something I can ever do to her or myself. You’re a lot stronger than I am. I’m proud of you, and

feel at peace inside. There was this wedge between us for the longest while, but with just those few words, I

grin, “where did all of that

look for more of it anytime soon. That’s the first, and the last time I’m

to know just how much those words have impacted me. “That means more to me than you

me well. He never paid much attention until now; maybe that’s why he’s now noticing

bothering me; it’s been bothering me since yesterday. I haven’t been able to wrap my finger

I could taste

he asks. “Did it not taste as good as you’d think it would?”