Unwanted

Chapter 61

"What did you just say?" he spat, stalking towards me with the blooded whip.

I backed away, trembling underneath his burning glare. My body was shaking violently from the fear that is strangling me. I didn't understand, why is he doing this? What did I do wrong?

"I-I s-said...I-I w-want...my m-mommy." I whimpered pathetically.

He laughed, "Oh, you have a lot to learn boy!"

His lifted his arm and the whip swirled in the air before he brought it down. I screamed, the pain sliced through my shoulder. He lifted it again and it cut through my flesh again, this time getting my chest. Tears ran down my pale face as he continued to whip me.

"Stop crying!" he shouted.

I cried even more as he brought the whip down harder.

"Hades!"

What did I do?"

"Hades!"

I don't understand.

"HADES WAKE UP!"

I sat up in the bed and started freaking out, all I could see were those same cement walls. Slowly closing in on me, causing my heart to jump as I awaited his arrival. Suddenly those wall vanished and were replaced by the walls of my room. My breathing relaxed and so did my heart as someone gently placed their hand on my cheek. Sparks flowed through me as I looked over to see Celina's beautiful eyes.

I blinked a few times before finally relaxing all the way, no longer seeing visions of Jackson's father with a whip. Exhaustion suddenly took over as I collapsed back onto the bed, my eyes feeling heavy.

"Hey, are you okay?" Celina whispered, laying beside me.

I closed my eyes and nodded before drifting off to sleep, no matter how hard I fought it. When I woke up again Celina's arms were wrapped around me. Her head was resting on my one shoulder as she slept peacefully. I smiled, thankful for her comfort. I continued to lay there for a few minutes until I knew I had to get up.

I gingerly and quietly removed myself from Celina's grasp and sauntered towards the bathroom. On the way I grabbed a towel and wash cloth, knowing the water should help me wake up. I threw them on the ground and started up the water, I waited until it was warm enough before turning on the shower.

I quickly washed my hair and body before just allowing the warm water to relax me. I was still a little shaken up from the nightmare last night. I haven't had a nightmare about him ever since Celina came, but now they're starting again. I can't go into a relapse while Celina's pregnant, I'll only end up hurting her. I turned the water off and climbed out, after wrapping the towel around my waist I brushed my teeth.

Once I was freshened up I walked back out to the room and smiled as Celina's eyes met mine. She slowly sat up and yawned, stretching out her muscles.

"What do you want for breakfast?" she questioned with a yawn.

I grinned at her cuteness, "I'll have eggs, but I'm cooking, you're staying here."

"But I want to cook too." she refuted, giving me a pout.

I raised an eyebrow, "You're pregnant, you're staying here. I don't want you doing something that you don't need to do. Plus, you've cooked me enough breakfasts, it's my turn."

"Fine, but I want pancakes with butter and syrup on them. Oh and toast with strawberry jelly." she ordered, grinning.

I nodded as I threw on a shirt, "Yes, ma'am."