Divine Purpose

Chapter 15

I felt a little out of it and embarrassed about how last night went down. Apparently after drugging me Cal left me to helplessly defend myself so my brothers had to carry me home. To be honest I can't even remember what happened. It was like a blurry dream. All I knew was that Cal's bite weakened my muscles and turned my mind to mush. Thinking too hard caused massive headaches to my already throbbing head. This was seriously not my week.

It was even difficult to get out of bed. I was so extremely sore. What did I do, climb Mount Everest? Eventually I gave up and just stared at my ceiling like a total loser. Since when did I become so pathetic? Stupid Cal. Why wasn't I immuned to his BS? Why couldn't I fight back? He was much strong than the normal demoms I went up against. Maybe angels were indestructible.

An hour past by til I decided it was time to stop pondering on my own stupid faults and start doing something about my Cal situation. I lifted my head barely and instantly my head began to spin out of control. Dang, what kind of poison did he inject me with? Usually I'd get over something like this in a few hours. I still left incredibly high and besotted.

A knock on my door sounded like the drums of Africa.

"Laken it's me, your mother. May I come in?"

"Yes," my voice cracked. My throat was so stinking dry.

My mother opened the door but she wasn't alone. In came the tall, dark, and terror of my dreams. Cal's malevolent grin made me cringe back under the covers. What was he doing here? This was supposed to be my safe haven. He can't be here.

"When Cal found out you weren't feeling well he rushed over. Isn't that sweet of him?" My mother was quite the romantic all of a sudden.

My theory was she just wanted to marry me off so I could pop her out some grandkids.

"Get out of my house," I threatened even using my eyes to get my seriousness across.

It was difficult to do since I was still woozy. I didn't flinch or blink as I gave Cal my evilest death stare.

My mother was embarrassed for me and quickly tried to compensate for my rudeness. "She's still a bit delusional from all the medication she's on. She's not quite herself at the moment."

I signed. "I'm fine mother and I meant every word. Get out."

My mother frowned disappointedly. "Perhaps you should come back later Cal. When she's more sensible and less barbaric."

Cal laughed briskly. "I don't mind her lapse in manners Mrs. Reese. I'd gladly take Laken in any form she may come in."

My mother's eyes went all big like that was the most romantic thing she had ever heard. Oh please. This was not a Disney movie.

"I also don't mind taking care of her."

Cal came around my bed and bent down. Again I cringed away and his satisfied smirk didn't go unnoticed. He handed me the glass of water that was on my bedstand, acting as the caring boyfriend. It took every fiber in my body to not smack that glass from him. I don't need his help. He was the one that put me here to begin with.

"Aww Laken this one's a keeper." My mother gushed.

"You mean reaper," I said under my breath.

"If you don't mind Mrs. Reese I'd like to stay with her a little longer."

"Please, call me Donna. And stay as long as you like. I have to do some grocery shopping so Laken would be home alone anyway." She smiled, took one last glance at me, completely ignoring my 'help me' signals, and walked out.