Fated

Chapter 25

Artemis

I laugh at Elli's words. Don't know why she picked this time to prank me, but it got a laugh out of me. So I guess that's good. I look at the twins, wondering why they are here and not at school. They have a confused look on their faces, pro duo to Elli's words.

"Ari...I am not joking." She says softly but firm; her face is serious. I laugh once more, "Elli, I don't think this is the appropriate time to prank me, but ok." I smile and look at her once again, her face is still the same. I sit up as fast as I can. "Elli, this is not funny anymore." I raise my voice a little.

"Ari, I am not laughing, I am serious." She comes close to my bed; my body starts to sweat. "Ari, do you remember I told you that Kiaro's kids inherited the wolf genes?" I nod, not sure what to say. Where is she going with this? She sighs before she speaks, "well, for a werewolf to exist one of the parents has to be a werewolf themselves. Do you understand what I am saying?"

'One of the parents has to be a werewolf themselves.'

'One of the parents has to be a werewolf themselves.'

But...How? No, no, she's lying! They are my parents. They have to be, they have to be!!

My forehead is covered with sweat; my whole body is trembling. "No, no, you're lying! They are my parents. Why would you say that?!" Tears are threatening to fall. she reaches for my hands, but I shove them away.

"Artemis, I'm sorry, but she's right. They are not our bio parents." Nyx says painfully. I jump from the bed, not caring that my body is still weak. "You knew all this time didn't you?" I ask calmly.

"Ari, yes, I knew. But please, get back to bed, your body is still weak." She replies worriedly. My best friend knows my parents aren't my bio for over a decade, and hasn't said anything. I laugh a bitter laugh. "You knew all along! For over a decade, and you said absolutely nothing? What a wonderful bestie do I have."

By now, my tears escaped from my eyes. Elli flinches from my cold words. Without waiting for her answer, I run out of the room.

"Artemis, wait!" That is not Elli, that is Dean. I run faster, looking for the exit. I am too angry to listen to anyone.

I am sick of being the way I am. The good little girl who listens to everything people say. I want answers, and my parents are the only ones who can provide them.

I finally see the exit and a small table near it. As I get near, I can see car keys. I run over to the table and pick the first key I see. I fly out the door as fast as I could. I press on the key bottom and try to listen to the car beep.

Luckily for me, the car is near. I get behind the wheel, while Elli and the twins are in the background shouting at me to stop. I lock the car doors and put it on drive. I race over to where I can a black gate, it's on the end of the road. My tears cover my vision; my anger fuels my adrenaline. I do not stop; I drive straight ahead.

I ram through the gate onto the dirt road. My head bangs on the wheel from the hit, but I keep driving. I want my answers, and I want them now!

"Human! Slow down or you will kill us all!" Nyx screams, but I pay no heed to her words. There is only one goal in my mind. I look around a bit, trying to see if I can find an electrical device. I open the glove box while keeping an eye on the road. I feel metal and pick it up. Ah-ha, I found a tablet. I turn it on and look for Google Maps or Waze.

I drive and follow the directions; I look in the mirror to see no one behind me, good.

"Ari, are you crazy?!" Nyx yells, but I ignore her. I managed to do it for years, and I can do it now.

"ARTEMIS DIAMOND BLAKE! LISTEN TO ME GOOD, SLOW THE FUCK DOWN BEFORE YOU'LL KILL US!" This time, I listen to her, and I gaze down. "OMFG, I'm driving on 120kph?!" I slow down a bit, just as I approach the freeway.

"Why didn't you tell me?" I ask quietly. I feel betrayed, angry and sad. Why did no one tell me? It is my life; it affects me! "You just acknowledged me two days ago. How could I tell you without you cutting me out again?" She makes a good point. "Still, you are part of me, how could you?! You of all know how big it is." More tears fall down my face; I'm so sick of crying.

"I wanted to wait for a little. I am part of you, that is the exact reason for it! I felt and saw everything you went through. I know your mental state, and was afraid of how you'd react." She finishes while heaving.

"I am not some fragile doll! Just because I almost died doesn't mean shit!" I fire back as I turn to my parent's street.

"BUT IT DOES, YOU ALMOST DIED THREE TIMES BECAUSE OF THEM. I AM NOT SOME IDIOT ARTEMIS!" I stay quiet; deep down I know she's right.

I step out of the car and take a big breath. I look down and gasp. I am in my PJs and I don't wear shoes. I shrug it off, for now, I have bigger things to decipher. I walk all the way from the gate to the door. I enter without knocking; my parents work from home on Friday.

My mum loves working in the garden, so I head over there. I open the glass door, and there she is, sitting with her laptop on the chair. She jumps a little when she sees me.

"Honey, you scared me." She puts her hand on her chest, and then, like a light switch in her head turns on she screams. "What are you doing here? You are supposed to be in the hospital. Why are you bleeding? Why aren't you wearing any shoes? WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?!"

I cover my ears as I see my dad running towards us. "My diamond, what are you doing here?" My dad asks concerned. He opens his mouth to say more, but I beat him.

"Am I adopted?" My face is stoic, not showing any emotion. Though, on the inside, I am dreading their response.

"I...We...How do you know?" No, no, no. "So is that a yes, mother, or should I say Rose?" My voice is void of any emotions, cold as ever.

"Yes, yes, you are." My dad says defeated. I can't take anymore. The adrenaline washes off, and I feel the weakness. My dad catches me and puts me on the sofa.