love that binds me

chapter 21

I barely slept. It was a new day and my eyes hurt. i stumbled to the bathroom and looked in the mirror.

The girl that stared back had makeup smeared around her eyes, bags, and coily thick long hair.

I squeezed my eyes shut. This morning didn't happen. I convinced myself.

"Jothi come eat breakfast. You have classes today." Amber knocked on the bathroom door.

I sat at the small table and nibbled here and there.

"Wow. Never thought i'd see you with no appetite." Amber giggled.

She went to the closet and pulled out what i never thought i'd see.

Skinny jeans, a beige cashmere sweater and tennis shoes.

"I'm wearing that?!" I asked surprised.

Amber jumped.

"I'm sorry-" I cut her off.

"I just never thought i'd wear that again." i sighed.

"Well actually. Your to leave the house in this."

She held up a long sleeved dark pink blouse, an off white fitted skirt, heels, and a blazer to match the skirt.

She helped me bathe, dress, and hair. Which she french braided down my back.

My change of clothes was cleverly hidden in an expensive looking purse.

When i thought i escaped Ariel she sat opposite of me in the limo talking to someone on the phone.

She didn't spare me a glance and i didn't want her to.

When she did hang up. she rolled up the seperation window between the driver and us.

Ariel took out her change of clothes and started undressing.

She then changed into a tank, jeans, and shoes.

"Change. " she said sharply.

I pulled out my clothes uncomfortable about changing infront of her.

By the time i did strip down i wore her patience.

She pulled the sweater over my head and pulled up my jeans.

"You can put on your own shoes can't you?" She snapped.

I nodded and pulled on my shoes. by the time i did the limo stopped in the middle of nowhere. We got out.

All around us was dirt and shrub. i thought of trying to escape. then i rethought my predicament.

"Open your wings." she oredered.

My wings pushed out of my back ripping fabric. I forgot my clothes here weren't fitted for them.

I stretched them to full span.

Ariel marveled at them a while.

"How's your flying ?" she asked.

"Like a birds." i answered.

She chuckled. "Your fighting?"

Horrible memories came to mind. Ariel frowned and clenched her fists.

"Did someone hurt you?" she growled.

i shook my head.

"It can use improvements." i shrugged.

She nodded and began cirlcling me. I stood there awkwardly waiting.

She rushed me from the side but i pushed off on my wings going up. She rolled but ended up on her feet.

I landed back on the ground and was tackled.

Before she could pin me i rolled us over. Just when i thought i was one up...she elbowed me in the side and jumped to her feet.

A kick to my knees sent me back to the ground.

"Your reflexes are ok. Not the best. Your fighting needs more work. If i was out to kill you would be dead. My brother is a better fighter but hesitant. If you strike him at the right time he'll be to confused or heart broken to try and fight back." She circled me again.

I stumbled to my feet.

"Again!" She yelled.

By the end of it a i could barely breath. I layed on my back trying to force oxygen into my lungs.

"You can't get tired. You slow down you die." she said heartlessly.

"I'm a human! I'm exhausted!" i yelled hoarsely.

"Your a nephilim! Your stronger than that!" she insisted.

"I'm tired." i squeezed my eyes shut.

Ariel got on her knees beside me. She unbuttoned the first few buttons on my sweater and pushed it down some.

i almost asked what she was doing then i felt her fangs break skin. My head lulled back.

I felt better but tired. Ariel felt multiple feelings, it was hard to tell which ones though.

Her blonde hair brushed against my face so i pushed it back.

She pulled away slightly the bit into the other side of my neck. It was then i noticed my sweater was practically off and i was just in a bra and jeans.

I pushed her away and she slowly moved away to get our stuff. I swiftly rebuttoned the sweater. Ariel was changing.

But Amber was wrong. I was not her mate.