My Second Chance

#38 The Start Of Something New

Hey guys. Sorry for the late update. I was busy writing up another chapter for my other book. Hopefully you guys can go check it out. And I promise you, its better than it sounds. So here's another update, hopefully you'll like it.

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Ryder's P.O.V

"I'm here." I announced as I stepped into the ward that Drew was in.

She looked up, her eyes meeting mine. "So soon?" She asked smoothly and hopped down from the bed, her feet landing gracefully, not making a sound. I controlled my uneven breathing. She looked out of the window and into the dark sky. "Hmm... you finished the first and second at 6:22. The last task is left." Drew turned back to me, her unique eyes boring into mine. I don't know how she tells the time by looking at the sky and I don't want to know. All I want is Sapphire back.

"Let's go. I'll follow you. Let's see where you lead me to." Drew said carelessly as she examined her hand, fire dancing from fingertip to fingertip.

"It doesn't bother you, does it?" I demanded angrily, feeling my blood boil. "Bother what?" Drew challenged, although I knew that she knew what I was talking about. "You don't feel nervous or scared? If I make a mistake, Sapphire's going to die." I snapped. "So?" She asked cooly, sparing me a glance as she went back to her fingers. "It doesn't bother you? At all? You are a part of her. She is a part of you. You fell nothing to all of this?" I waved my hand to gesture at my surroundings. "So you want me to feel something for this?" Drew raised an eyebrow. "Yes." I said exasperated. "So what would change if I did care? That's right, nothing. So why don't you stop bothering me and just let me follow the demon rulebook?" Drew snapped, her eyes darkening a shade. "Demon rulebook?" I raised an eyebrow in curiosity as her face visibly paled, turning into a lighter shade of pink. She hurriedly walked towards the door. "Come on, let's go. You don't have all day." She said hurriedly.

"Tell me Drew. Tell me about the demon rulebook." I crossed my arms. "You don't want Sapphire dead, do you? Let's go." She rushed out. The corner of my lips quirked up when I realized I had the upper hand.

Drew didn't want Sapphire to die. She was just using my fear to cover up her own fear. If Sapphire died, she wouldn't exist. She would be nothing. She'd fade to nothing.

"Tell me about it." I emphasized on each word, a smug smile making its way up my face. "No. There are rules I need to follow." She snapped, glaring heatedly at me. "You know I have the upper hand Drew, face it." I smirked, enjoying the moment too much. "Look here lover boy. Sapphire and Gwen might have feelings for you, going mushy whenever you're near, but don't you fucking think you affect me the same way cause you as hell well don't. So don't frikin tell me what to do and let's just go." Drew snarled, emotions rolling off her. But it wasn't anger I sensed, no... it was exasperation. She was practically begging me to leave the matter alone. I cocked my head to the right. Why would almighty demon Drew would be scared? She had mentioned the demon rulebook. It must be something inside that scares her. Somekind of punishment for the people who don't comply with the rules and regulations. Drew was still staring at me, but the exasperation clearer than day in her eyes now. "You can't spill it, can you? Its somekind of secret between demons." I stated. She shrugged. But the fact that she didn't deny it confirmed my suspicion. I pressed my lips into a firm line, debating whether to keep pressing the matter.

"Fine. Let's go. The faster I get Sapphire back, the faster I don't have to face you." I muttered and followed her out, keeping a maximum distance between us.

I felt everybody widening their eyes and scrambling away when Drew and me approached. Mum visibly paled, although I had no idea why. Alec, Cole and Sapphire's girlfriends stared in horror at what their friend became. Pack members freezed at the sight of her demonic state, not daring to utter a word... or breathe. We could even hear the wind passing through us.