Chapter 7: HerRyder“I don’t even want to know.” Cam said.I wiped the corners of my eyes and attempted to gain control of myself. It’s time to train, and I take my training seriously. Luca and I went back to stretching while Dad and Cam got everything ready. I’m practicing shifting today. My dad is a full-blooded dragon, my mom is a Lycan. So, what does that make me? A hairy dragon? No… I can shift into either. I’m the very first of my kind. Many think I am an abomination but are too afraid to say it to my face. People are also creeped out because my Lycan doesn't have its own alter ego. It’s just me, I am my Lycan, the same as I am my dragon. I don’t have voices talking in my head, and I like it that way.I ran straight ahead moving in a blur. I pulled my dragon forth feeling the power pulse throughout my body. My arms, legs, fingers, and toes tingle as the shift begins. I continued to run as I stretched my arms out to the sides. I threw my head back as pain radiated from the back
Chapter 8: EavesdroppingDemiI pressed my back flat against the wall as I attempted to keep my presence unknown. I wouldn’t chance eavesdropping on Selene and Typhon unless It was completely necessary, and right now, it’s necessary.“Things are getting serious, Typhon. They want to limit his power and abilities. We can’t let this happen!”I heard shuffling of feet. I can imagine Typhon crossing his arms over his chest and shifting his weight in response to Selene's concerns.“I know, Selene. At this moment, there is nothing we can do. The fate of the boy remains unknown at this time. You and I are tempting fate as it is. Keeping him safe may mean we have no other option but to let them bind his powers.”“Unacceptable!”Typhon groaned at Selene’s response. Her stubbornness is one of her greatest attributes. It’s one reason why I look up to her. She is the only female Goddesses that isn’t afraid to stand up to Zeus, and she does it for her children of the moon. The werewolves and Lycan
Chapter 9: My Name is DemiRyderHere we are back in the city. Why the hell my ass followed Luca here, I will never know. All I know is I told him about my trip to the pack, and he said he needed to pick up some things before we left. “Why are we here, Luca?” I groaned as we passed by another dark alleyway. We always find ourselves here at night. All my senses were on high alert. I don’t want to get caught off guard by anyone, especially here. The thing is, I am getting that feeling of being watched again, and I am getting damn tired of it.“Chill, man.” Luca responded to my question. “I just want to be prepared.”I rolled my eyes at the man child before me. I thought maybe he wanted snacks for the trip. So, I decided to grab a few things for myself. Something for a sick stomach. We don’t like to fly all the way to the pack from the mythical lands. We need to keep a low profile in the human realm. So… car ride it is, and I am dreading it. I haven’t ridden in a car mu
Chapter 10: Don’t LieDemi “So, Ryder, this is your way of getting her in your bed, isn’t it? Don’t lie…” Ryder sighed as his friend tried to whisper while nudging him with his elbow. His friend’s teasing had me grinning. We walked through the veil separating the mortal world from the mythical lands. “I don’t blame you.” He continued to whisper. “She’s fucking hot!” Ryder’s fist flew out landing a strong blow to Luca’s shoulder causing him to land hard on his side. Ryder didn’t even have to look to know exactly where to strike. Ryder kept walking, not caring that his friend was putting on a show as he rolled around on the ground. Luca hopped up, not taking long to catch up to us. “Ryder, damn! I thought you loved me.” Ryder still didn’t turn to look at Luca. “And you…” Luca pinned his gaze on me. “You're a lady, you were supposed to check on me. I could have been bleeding out while you two nonchalantly just walked right on by.” Surprised by how direct Luca was
Chapter 11: Half BloodRyderI can’t believe this. By the way Demi talks, the Gods have turned against me. Limiting my power? How will I protect my pack, my people, and my family? I looked over at Demi, her aqua blue eyes met mine with a look that told me she was worried. I also noticed something else hidden in their depths, was it longing? “I am here to assist you in any battle you may encounter, Ryder. You are not in this alone. I know that if I ask to stay by your side, Selene and Typhon will allow it.” Demi said with certainty.“No,” I said. Demi looked up at me in confusion.“What?” She asked. Her brows pressed together.“You can’t stay. I can’t risk you getting in trouble with the Gods, Demi. This isn’t your fight.” He said without hesitation. I stood and walked over to him.“I want to help you, Ryder. I have been watching you for a long time, and I know that you are a good man. You deserve none of this.” I grabbed my head with both hands as I felt the worst headache of my lif
Chapter 12: New TricksRyderThe son of Poseidon. Does he mean the God Poseidon? “Are you saying you are the half-blood son of the God who talks to fish?”Yes, I had to put it that way. I think it’s safe to say, the Gods don’t seem to favor me at the moment. Why should I show them any respect?“Well, yeah. But he can also do other things. So can I. Watch this...”Thomas lifted his hand, palm up, then moved his fingers. I didn’t notice the large bucket size blob of water hovering over my head until I found myself looking straight up. Just when I thought he was going to let it pour over my head, the blob started to lower. I stepped to the side, not sure what he was trying to do, but the blob followed. I gave Thomas a confusing look when the blob encapsulated my entire head. I struggled to breath and moved to step away from its path with no success. Just as I thought I was going to drown, he let the water spill over my shoulders and down my back.“What the fuck are you trying
Chapter 13: An Uncomfortable SituationRyder “Well damn!” I turned to look over my shoulder at Luca who was leaning against a tree. “When did you learn how to do that?” He asked.I breathed out a sigh, thankful that it was him. I didn’t want to repeat what just happened, not until I found out what the hell I just did to that guy. “When that asshole pissed me off.” I stepped over to him. “It looked like you left him with no magic.” “I think that’s what I did. When I was done, I couldn’t feel any power coursing through his body. He was essentially a human.”“Damn, who gave you the authority to do that? That seems like something only a God could do.” Luca stated.“Well, a piece of shit who uses his power in that way doesn't need it to begin with.”“I agree with you on that one. He said he was on his father’s bad side and needed to get back in his good graces.” Luca said. “So, you were watching the entire time and didn’t jump in to help.” I
Chapter 14: Mad GoddessDemi “We can’t just kill Thomas off Selene. He is Poseidon's son.” Typhon spoke while Selene paced the floor. She is angry at Thomas for trying to kill Ryder.When Ryder sent me away, I came straight here. We have been monitoring Ryder’s situation since last night. I found Selene almost comical as she tried to brainstorm ways to do away with Thomas for what he had done. Just then a messenger walked into the room we were standing in. “Zeus has called a meeting in the throne room. All Gods must attend.” Selene and Typhon kept their cool until the messenger left, then Selene seemed as if she was going to have a panic attack. “Calm down Selene, we don’t need to jump to conclusions. Maybe this has nothing to do with Ryder.” “Oh hush, Typhon. You know that little shit Thomas ran straight to Zeus and made Ryder out to be some evil being who threatens their pathetic lives.” Just then the palace shook. Zeus heard what Sele