Siren's Song

Part 10

Warning- PTSD

Forcing myself to get up after everything was hard. I was tangled in Patrick's arms, and I never wanted to leave. I forced myself out of bed, careful not to wake him up, before I got dressed in a red and black dragon shirt with my chains. I headed out after putting Patrick's phone on do not disturb. He needed the sleep. Hopping on the train, using the keycard to head to the Underworld, I pulled out my phone.

                        Patrick<3

Me: Headed out to see my dad. I'll see you later, pretty boy.

I could feel my anxiety growing as I neared the underworld. I could feel the spirits getting closer. I could feel the pain and fear and greed nearing. How am I even going to find my father? Stepping off the train, I'm greeted by a large man dressed in black silk. My heart caught in my throat.

"Ciao, Bella" the man smiled, his blue eyes glistening.

"Salvatore," I sighed, letting my body loosen up, "what are you doing here?"

"I saw you on the train's cameras, my lady." he replied, putting his arm out for me to take.

I took his arm and allowed him to lead me to my father's fortress. Knocking on the door to my father's office, a soft; come in, can be heard. Salvatore pushed open the door, whispering; he's been pretty bad since you and your mother were assumed dead. Walking inside, I saw my father looking not well for the first time in his life. His hair was messy, and there were large bags under his eyes. His eyes slowly moved up to make eye contact with me. The second he saw me, he stood up quickly, losing his balance for a moment before catching himself.

"Siren!" He yelped, "my daughter!" He started to move over to me quickly, knocking things off his desk in the process. Before he could get away from his desk, I ran over to him, catching him. He wrapped his arms around me and started crying. What the fuck is happening? I had never seen my father with anything but his sarcastic funny personality.

"Your mother..." he whispered in between sobs. I felt my stomach drop. My mother.

"I know," I whispered, "I heard."

He moved backwards, sitting in his chair.

"Why did you disappear" he mumbled

"Zeus kidnapped me..." I mumbled back, shaking away the memories. My father's eyes flashed with anger, and he started to stand up, but I forced him to stay sitting down. "You're in no state to do anything, Father"

"But why did my brother-" he stopped, glancing at me, as if questioning if I knew about everything.

"I know about the gods. About my royal bloodline." I sighed, "I'll tell you everything, but you need to stay sitting down"

He nodded, "eat something, Siren. You look like you haven't eaten in days"

I glanced at the food before shaking my head. It's not one of my eating days. "Back at you" I chuckled. He watched me as I went through the whole story, yet again today. By the end, his eyes were blazing with anger, and he didn't look tired anymore.

"I'm going to kill that man" My father hissed, standing up, "Salvatore-"

I stopped him, "I'll do that myself. One day. I do have a question though."

My father looked annoyed, "What is your question?"

"Did you really not know that your demons had me stuck down there?" I mumbled, just wanting to go back to Patrick.

"I did not. If I did, I would've came into that fighting club and killed every one of those demons." He reassured

I nodded, turning to Salvatore, "can you take me back to the train?"

"I can, my lady." He smiled, opening the door.

I followed him out, excited to see Patrick again. I pulled out my phone.

                     Patrick<3

me: I'm heading home, handsome.
Patrick: I made breakfast, see you soon beautiful.

I smiled, putting my phone away. I hugged Salvatore goodbye, and hopped on the train. I hopped off the Kensington train, other people exiting with me as if I was on a normal train. I walked home, unlocking the door and walking in. I sat down at the island table, looking at the eggs and toast in front of me. How do I eat this when it's programmed in my brain to not eat? I felt two arms wrap around my waist and I leaned into the touch, glad to not force myself to eat.

"Welcome back" he smiled, kissing my neck and then moving to sit in the chair in front of me, starting to eat his food, "how was the meeting with your dad? I imagine he was scared that you were gone."

"It was good, my dad might murder Zeus though" I chuckled, "although I told him that's my job"

His eyes widened, "you're gonna murder an immortal god?"

"I'll try," I replied, moving my food around to look like I'm eating, "let's change the subject."

"Alright," he sighed, "why aren't you eating?" 

"It looks delicious, don't get me wrong," I mumbled, "but it's not one of the days I'm allowed to eat..."

"I know you're struggling darling, but you need to eat something" he told me, flashing his kind solemn eyes at me.

I continued to pick at my food, "but-"

He cut me off, "no buts. At least take one bite of the toast and one bite of the eggs."

This guard is weird. That's not a guard, it's the man you love, "fine." I picked up my fork and took a bite of the eggs and a bite of the toast. I was weirded out from the taste in my mouth, and dropped my fork. He sighed, and continued to eat his own food.

"I'm sorry" I whispered, wrapping my arms around myself, holding back tears. Suck it up you idiot.

He moved over to my chair, wrapping his arms around me before pulling me back and kissing me softly, "7 billion smiles, and yours is my favorite" he mumbled against my lips, "I love you"

I felt my cheeks heat up and a little smile perk on my face, "I love you too, forever and always."

He pulled away, sitting in his own chair and blushing, "I mean, I'm dating a literal god"

"Dating?" I questioned, looking into his eyes, which were staring back with a kind intensity.

"I mean, if you're okay with it, I'd be okay with us dating." He corrected quickly

I smiled, "I'm all good with us dating. As long as I can call you my boyfriend"

"Always" he smiled

"Forever." I answered