In the midst of a new beginning, troubles start to arise. Thrown into a world she thought was fantasy. Artemis now has to learn how to live with a new being inside of her. She needs to learn to trust people if she wishes to survive.
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TW: Domestic abuse
Artemis
"No! You can't make me! I won't let you!" I yell as they try to grab me. "You are mine, Artemis! You belong to me! YOUR PUSSY BELONGS TO ME!" They roar, sending chills down my body. I freeze, not sure from where this attitude came. They have always been gentle. I sallow a cry at the sudden yank of my hair.
"I AM NOT A FUCKING DOLL, DAVID! LET ME DOWN! I SAID LET ME DOWN, YOU FUCKER." I kick my legs in the air; trying to get away from them. They throw me against the wall, and I cry as my head hits the wall.
"What the fuck is wrong with you?" I hold my head as my body breaks down in sobs. My head throbs in pain, and I can feel the blood trickling down my scalp.
My vision gets blurry, but I see them come closer. Their smile is sinister and frightening. "One way or another, you will give me what I want. In fact, you will beg for it. You are mine to do as I please, you are mine to control. You are a woman! YOU DO AS YOU'RE TOLD. AND YOU DO NOT SPEAK BACK TO YOUR SUPERIOR."
My heart jumps in fear, and I cannot believe what I'm hearing. Yet, staying quiet is not me, I will always fight back. I raise my head; hate and anger flare inside of me like wildfire. My body shakes with anger, and I chuckle darkly.
"I. Will. Never. Be. Yours! I FUCKING HATE YOU!" My voice is low and menacing, hate laced with every word.
I never saw them so angry. My head flies to the side, and a stinging sensation turns to pain. I think my cheek is bleeding from the force of the hit. My vision is getting worse. I can barely keep my eyes open, and my head is throbbing so painfully.
"W-what... happened to... you?"
My vision goes black, and I pass out.
"Hey...Hey...Hey. You're ok, you're safe." My eyes fly open at the voice. My body trembles from the memory, my breathing is shallow, and my body is sweating like I'm in a sauna. My hair sticks to my sweaty neck and cheeks.
My throat constricts, making it hard for me to breathe. I'm hyperventilating, and my anxiety flies through the roof.
I am not in the safety of my room, and it amplifies my anxiety. Hands touch me, and I stop breathing. David's here, they found me. I sob hard. I don't want to go back. I can't! Not again!!
I can hear Nyx in the back of my mind, but I can't make out what she's trying to say.
My heart's pounding against my ribcage, trying to escape my body. "Ari...Ar...mis!" Suddenly my heartbeat slows down, my tense body relaxes, and I can see again.
We are still at the lake; it's not even dawn yet. I take in my surrounding, the soft sounds of the lake. The owls around; the nocturnal animals in the distance. My breathing returns to normal, and I can feel Dean and Victoria. Their chest rumble with this soothing sound, a purr.
I settle again in my place, counting to 10 in my head. I open my eyes, and staring at me are two sets of concerned eyes. I inhale and exhale before opening my mouth.
"I'm ok. Thank you." I whisper, my voice is hoarse from the screams that usually accompany my nightmares. Victoria circles the top of my hand with her finger. It relaxes me further, and I melt.
I usually withdraw from touch, especially after nightmares, but the way Dean rubs my back and Victoria's touch, I find myself wanting to stay like this forever.
I sigh and lean into their touch, basking in the heat that radiates from them. "Do you want to talk about it?" Dean's soft voice hugs me in a way I never thought possible.
My first answer is an absolute no. I don't want them to know how weak David made me feel. How vulnerable I was in the clutches of an insane person. How they broke me down into nothing.
Yet, I want them. I want to be happy with them. I want them like my need to breathe. I want to go on fun adventures with Dean. I want to run with Victoria and train with her. I want to feel alive. It's scary how much I have changed in mere weeks. How strongly I feel about the twins.
"And I am proud to be by your side as you find your true self." Nyx's voice pierces through my thoughts.
"My ex abused me... I...The nightmare..." They snarl, making me jump. I whimper, feeling utterly exhausted. Those nightmares drain me, emotionally and physically.
Victoria shifts closer, tucking me under her chin. I lay my head on her shoulders as she lays us down again. They purr again, the sound and the feel of it block everything else. My eyes feel heavy, and I close them. Sleep comes quickly.
~~~~~
Tickles stir me from my sleep, and I groan. The sun attacks my eyes as I try to open them. "Good morning, fire; breakfast is here." Victoria's cheery voice drifts to my ears. "Since when are you a morning person?" Dean irritated voice cuts through the air. He rolls to his stomach, trying to go back to sleep.
"I asked Marry to put your favourite in." He jumps before I even have the time to ask what his favourite is. My mouth forms a perfect O, and Victoria laughs. I smile as her laugh sticks to me; I love hearing it.
"Here." She puts a strawberry covered in chocolate near my mouth and I open it widely for her. I take a bite and moan at the taste of rich chocolate and the sweet taste of the strawberry.
Dean snaps his eyes to me, mid-bite of his soletillas o melindros. "Pequeño, if you continue with those sounds I might change my main course." He smirks as the blush covers my cheeks.
We eat and chat lightly, making jokes at each other. No one brings up last night's event, much to my relief.
I open my mouth to suggest a morning swim when the hairs on my neck stand in alarm. I immediately jump at the feeling of kesem in the air and stand in front of my alphas. My teeth snap in a snarl as my claws grow. Nyx and Diana are ready to face the danger.
"Come out! I can feel you." I growl at the forest in front of me. Three figures come out of the trees. Witches! Nyx is this close to taking control when the twins jump into defensive positions.
"Yes, indeed, darling. Of course, you can feel us." The one in the middle chuckles. My instincts are alarmed, but not like in the last attack. Then, all they were yelling at me is to suck the life out of the warlock. This time they are alarmed but are not yelling for death. "Whoever you are, you are trespassing white moon territory. If you do not leave this instance we will be forced to act." Dean's eyes squint as he speaks.
"We are not here to harm anyone. We are here to teach the future of our world."
