Story of my life

Chapter Thirteen

I gasped, my eyes flying open. At first, I was disoriented. It took a few moments for my eyes to adjust to the darkness. I was underground, I could smell the earth, and feel the dirt beneath me. I looked up to see Luke watching me.

"How are you feeling?" he asked me, standing up slowly from where he had been kneeling on the floor.

I took his hand as he helped me up. "I guess... okay?"

Luke swallowed hard as he waited for me to speak. I pulled away from him, biting my lip nervously.

"Will Patrick-?"

"He'll make it through. If there is one thing he's good at it's surviving."

I nodded, lowering my eyes. "Anubis won't stop." I said, my voice trembling. "I tried to talk to him but..."

Luke crossed his arms, "No. I didn't think he would. He's latched onto you too hard."

I shuddered, wrapping my arms around myself. "I hate him."

Luke's eyes flashed with pain. "I know Bella, I'm sorry."

I sank to the ground. "Where are we?"

Luke shook his head, "I'm not exactly sure. This place just popped into my head."

"Is it true?" I whispered, looking back up at him. "Is having sex the only way to break the curse? To get this damned necklace off of me?"

Luke cleared his throat. "Not exactly. It has to be someone who already feels something for you."

I lowered my gaze to the floor, "Like you."

Luke didn't say anything for a moment. "Yes. But Bella, you have to be sure. There are risks. You would be in agony. As if you're whole body was on fire...and I- I wouldn't be able to stop."

"And then what? What about Anubis?"

"First step is breaking you free from the curse. Then we have to talk to the elders."

"What?"

"The elders. While I crawled through Tartarus, I learned some things. The elders can control Anubis. If we can convince them to side with us they will make him leave you alone. I didn't tell you before because I wanted to make sure we could break the necklace's curse."

I swallowed hard. "And there's no other way to break the curse?"

Luke stared at me, "Not that I'm aware of- no."

I nodded slowly, "Okay." I took a deep breath. "Okay, lets do it."

Luke watched me for a long moment, "You're sure? Bella, you have to be sure because once I start... I won't be able to stop, not with the curse."

I nodded, "Yes. I'm sure. Let's just get this damn necklace off, please."

Luke swallowed hard. He reached a shaking hand up to my face, brushing some of my hair back. I forced myself not to flinch back as a painful shock ran through my body. Luke inhaled deeply, grabbing my arm and pulling me close. He kissed me, slowly at first, then deeper as he pulled his shirt off.

I tried to pull my shirt off, but the pain was too intense. "Luke, I can't get-" Luke understood and he gently tugged my shirt up, easing me down to the ground on my back. Everywhere he touched me burned white hot.

I let my head fall back as he pulled down my shorts, my body trembling at the pain. Luke kissed me again, grinding against me. Despite the pain, my body reacted allowing itself to become wet. I squeezed my eyes shut, biting my lip so hard I tasted blood as the pain intensified when Luke slowly inserted himself into me. Luke settled into a rhythm quickly and it wasn't long before he climaxed inside of me. The pain built more and more and the necklace contracted around my neck, until I finally blacked out.