Fix Me, I'm Broken

Truth

*Nikki Night

It's Wednesday and I am exhausted. No, I haven't been to school but, surprisingly, my bruises are healing faster than normal.

Well, after I finished cleaning the house on Monday, Father came home at night and gave me a list of dumb chores to do.

So on Tuesday, yesterday, I spent my day painting our dog house yellow even though the dog died when I was seven. Then, I had to paint our white stairs green with purple dots. Today, I have to do laundry and paint the basement black and white stripes.

By the way, I had to pay for all the paint.

I sigh as I start painting the third wall of the basement.

Around 3:30 p.m, I hear P.J come home.

His footsteps coming closer to me. I turn just as he walks down the stairs.

"Nikki, we need to talk."

I follow P.J to his room and sit on his desk chair. He sits on his bed.

P.J lets out a breath of air. "Okay, first I need you to keep a clear head and not freak out when I tell you this."

I nod.

"I'm a werewolf." He blurts out, his eyes never leaving my face, waiting for my reaction.

I nod, "I know."

P.J's eyes widen, "What? How do you know?"

"I once saw you change into a wolf. You thought I was asleep but I was actually looking out at the woods. At first, since it was dark, I thought I had imagined it but I waited for you to come back and I saw you more clearly. I also have these dreams of a beautiful lady who turns in a wolf; I think she's my mother." I explain.

"Since when have you known?"

"About two months." I confess.

"Do you also know about your father?" P.J questions.

"Don't you mean our father?" I ask.

"No, Erick Night is not your father. Kenny and I aren't your brothers. Erick took you from your family when you were barely eight months old because Ruby, his mate, couldn't have kids. Kenny is from one of my father's one night stands. Ruby didn't mind that my father cheated on her because she wanted another baby after taking you. I don't know who your family is but I know that you a werewolf, too." He says, slowly.

Now my eyes widen. I stay frozen, trying to process all this new information. One question ran through my mind.

"You knew that he abused me?" I whisper.

His eyes sadden. He nods.

"Why didn't you help me?"

"We tried, we really did but he used his Alpha command on Kenny and I. He has power and since he is our father, he can make us do whatever he wants."

"You couldn't stop him from raping me, either?" I snap, standing up.

"I didn't know! I found out later when I came home because Kenny told me. Kenny was still a kid, he couldn't do anything. I would've helped you." He replies.

"What about all the other times when his buddies would take a turn? Oh, that's right, you are never home for those times, either. I thought you were my older brother but you couldn't help me when I needed you." I cry.

"I am truly sorry, Nikki. He would always find a way to get us out of the house. I couldn't't deny him." He tries to hug me but I step back.

"No. I can't handle someone touching me."

"I know what you have gone through most of your life and I am sorry that you had to live through that."

"How do you know? I have only told one person everything that happens to me."

"Nikki, I'm Red, your best friend." P.J confesses.

"Why are you telling me this now when you couldn't before?" I ask.

"Because I am leaving this house and I'm taking you and Kenny with me. I just had to tell you about werewolves first because we will be living with them."

"What will Erick say?"

"All he cares about is money. I have enough money to leave him some so he won't bother us. Will you come with us?"

"To where?"

"The Aqua Moon Pack. The Alpha has accepted us into his pack. Kenny and I have everything packed. If you choose to come, we will pack your things and leave this house tomorrow morning and never come back. Come with us." P.J offers.

"Staying in this house was never an option. As soon as you said that you were leaving, I knew that I wasn't staying here."

Without a warning, he quickly pulls me into a hug. Surprisingly, I don't push him away.

"I also have to warn you, you will be shifting on your eighteenth birthday."

"Will it hurt?"

"At first, yes. Don't worry, I will be there next to you."

"Is one of the reasons that I'm healing fast that I'm close to turning?" I wonder.

"Yes. After you change, you will heal faster. You senses will increase. You will be strong and faster. Kenny will be out of school soon, I should go pick him up. You should start packing. We will help when we return."

I nod, watching him leave.

I walk out of his room and down to the kitchen, to make lunch.

Twenty minutes after P.J leaves, I hear a vehicle arrive.

Erick walks in. "Hey, B*tch, I hear you're leaving. How about one last beating just for the fun of it?"

"No. I am done with you and your hatred towards me."

"I don't think I gave you a choice." He sneers.

I grab the knife I was using to make lunch and point it a him. "I'll use it if you touch me."

"You don't have the guts to do it." He smirks.

"You have put me through hell all my life. I will kill you if I have to, Erick. " I growl.

"Father, leave her alone. I gave you the money so you will stay away from us, especially Nikki. I will take back the money if I have to." P.J orders from the doorway. Kenny stands besides him.

Erick gives me one last glare before walking away, "Whatever, just have lunch ready in thirty minutes."

I show them a small smile, "I'm making chicken fajitas."

"That sounds delicious. We will be packing up your room." P.J says.

"Call us when the food is done." Kenny says.

I nod and they smile at me.

I go back to cooking as they walk away.

I smile to myself, "I'm leaving tomorrow."

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The amazing cover on the side was made by @DaughterOfMagic3! This chapter is dedicated to her!

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Anallely ♧