The Witch On The Mountain

Chapter 27

" The potatoes are just past perfect." Nathan said retrieving the pans from the oven.

I sat at the table the feeling of Nathan inside me still fresh. The day had darkened to night, the view of trees unexpectedly clear to my newly superior eyes.

Nathan set down a plate before me, a seared cut accompanied by whole roasted potatoes. He sat next to me our feet touching under the table. I would always appreciate excellent Nathan's culinary skills.

He began stuffing his face instantaneously. I took leisurely bites as the both of ate in a comfortable silence. I wanted to tell Nathan what happened, he needed to know.

"If I say something here will anyone over hear me." I asked setting my fork aside. I didn't know the scope of senses that the wolves surrounding the house possessed. He lifted his head from his plate his eyes staring into mine. "No all the rooms of this floor are sound proof, only us."

I nodded. I took a deep breath before speaking.

"Those witches didn't try to kill me they did kill me. After Greta stabbed me I'm sure I died." My voice sounded shaky to my own ears. " After my heart stopped I was transported to a place, someplace dark and sinister before a man. He lead me to uncover what I am, how our shared blood gave me strength."

I didn't realize I was staring out the window until I felt his hand atop mine. My gaze forced back to him.

"Nathan I'm afraid of what I know I can do. What's lurking inside me waiting to break free." The feelings that overwhelmed me when I killed those witches was unsettling, it was like I was a spectator in my own body.

Despite the face that they deserved it I was terrified at what I'd become.

I reached out sifting to the edge of my seat. I know you're the only reason I'm not off somewhere dealing mayhem. What I felt, those emotions, they were so negative. It was like they were eating away at my sanity, Driving me to madness."

He embraced me taking me fully into his lap. "You're not some monster Azula, they deserved what happened to them. More so after what they did to you, I wouldn't expect you to be happy after going through something like that."

He stared into me as if penetrating my soul " Accept yourself for who you are. Whatever that may be."

The intensity of his gaze overwhelmed me I tried to look away. His hand stopped me. " You could never be a monster, your heart isn't dark. I can tell."

I didn't believe him, our bond was clouding his judgement, he was biased. I remembered the way I felt with the power coursing under my skin I was sure the only thing keeping the inner darkened away was him.

My grip tightened on his forearms.

He was the anchor holding me steady.

I needed Nathan, I would do anything to keep him.

He wouldn't lie to me, I would put my life in his hands.

"Wait," Nathan said still in my hold. " 'Our shared blood?'"

I pulled away enough to look up at him. " He said he's my father."

Nathan's mouth hung open as he looked down at me.

"Your scent has always been a bit unusual but I dismissed it as a trait unique to you." He sunk into the chair. "Its traits led me to suspect you were part demon."

"I think I am, I can use magic so my mother must have been a witch." I concluded in that moment. I flexed my fingers looking at my exposed palm. "I have all these other powers too, things I know that I don't remember learning."

He sighed before determination overtook his features. "We'll figure this out." He took my hands in his. "Together. With all these negative emotions swirling inside you I don't want you to know you don't have to do it on your own."

I looked up at him biting my lip momentarily. I repeated his affirmation " Together."

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Nathan held me against the wall of his closet my feet dangling off the ground as I whimpered against him. He had decided to take me between the hung clothing, my nails scratching at his back as I became undone.

"Now all my clothes will smell like you." He said as he brought me down to rest against him.

Over the past day that we spent secluded together I had become accustomed to Nathan's impulsive animalistic behavior. He would take me on any surface at any time. In the kitchen, on the dining room table, on the bed, on the floor, on the sofa, in the bathroom, everywhere and anywhere he got his hands on me.

I tried to catch my breath slowly making progress.

He picked me up depositing me in the large half full bathtub.  He climbed in after me laying behind me. I was surprised he could fit with me.

" What time do we have to go to Alexander's Parents'?" I asked as he began washing me with a cloth.

" In half an hour." He said trailing suds along my skin.

I made a sound of acknowledgment sinking into the warm water as much as the space would allow. He washed me throughly then I washed him plating stray kisses as I turned to face him.

He held a fluffy white towel out to me one wrapped around his waist. I used it to cover my wet body glad my hair was only damp, it would dry in time.

I went to the mirror taking in my appearance.

I didn't look any different from my usual self. Nathan's now scarred bite mark was the only new thing on my body.

Said werewolf appeared in the mirror behind me encasing me in his grip.

" Wear your hair up." He mumbled kissing his mark. I nodded curious about his request but deciding to remain silent.  "I'm gonna go get dressed."

"Ok."

He retracted from my body leaving me cold, the door closing with a click as he departed.

I sighed. Isolation would mean being left alone with the thoughts, I dreaded where my thoughts would venture.

I dressed quickly in the only other clothing I had brought with me. Ensuring to style my hair up as Nathan asked. I exited the room to find him on his computer fully dressed in a semi casual outfit.

He smiled logging off as he saw me.

" So beautiful." He said kissing my hand.

" You're not so bad yourself." I said tangling my hands in his hair, he opted to wear it messy.

He reached down grabbing my rear end. " Just 'not so bad'." He said raising an eyebrow in question.

" You're the most handsome mate someone could receive " I said looking up at him in what I hoped was innocence. I had to admit he was very pleasing to look at.

He accepted my words kissing me softly. He intertwined our hands.

"Come on."

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