Chapter 42: It Was MeDemi “Demi...” That voice…. It was only a whisper, but the sound of it could awaken me from death. I longed to hear him speak. I craved so much to hear him call out to me. So much that now I am imagining him saying my name. The voice was faint but sounded as if he were right here in this room with me. It’s the first time I have ever been here, in his room, near his things and surrounded by his scent. It’s all just a silly coincidence. I take a step towards his bed and pull the covers back, eager to slide back into its warm embrace. It’s the closest I have been to him since he has been gone. “Demi, baby! I have missed you so much.” I turned. Spinning on my heels. “Who’s there?” Tears fell and my heart squeezed in my chest as I pressed my palm over it to attempt to slow the beat. Again, I had heard his voice, but no one’s here. I am alone here. “I swear Luca if this is you, it isn’t funny!” Ryder’s room seemed to get darker as I spun aro

Chapter 44: You Do NowNarratorDrake’s eyes followed Ryder’s form out of the cell room door. Once he couldn’t see Ryder any longer, he turned his cold gaze towards his mother, then to Priscilla. Priscilla’s body language immediately changed. Her confidence melted away with the heat of Drake’s judging and suspicious gaze that burnt into her. With his eyes still blazing into Priscilla, Drake spoke to his mother.“Are you going to tell me what this is about? I know there isn’t a nice bone in your body, mother. You didn’t offer this girl up to Ryder on a silver platter for nothing. What’s in it for you?” “Ah, Drake. You were always smarter than your father liked to give you credit for. Ryder didn’t have any interest in me, things could have gone a lot smoother around here for him if he were willing to have a little fun.” “Let’s skip the part where you want to fuck my friend and get to the part where you get something out of this.” Drake cut her off. He

Chapter 46: Anger Driven Ryder I stepped into the ensuite bathroom. I slipped into a shadowed area near the doorway, so that Luca couldn’t see me. Being here right now doesn’t feel real, and the thought of seeing my best friend for the first time in over two years is crazy. We have a lot of catching up to do. I hear Demi open the door and I silently crack up when she tells him that no one is here but her. Luca steps into my room. “Are you sure, Demi? I know I heard talking. It sounded like a man and a woman. I thought it was you and someone else.” “Luca, you know better than me having another man in here with me.” Demi made her voice sound serious, in an attempt to make Luca think she was upset with him. “Damn, Demi, I have to make sure you’re alright. Ryder will kill me when he gets home if something happens to you.” Demi side eyed me. I gave her a wink and our silent plan fell into motion. “Well, I don’t know who you could have heard me tal

Chapter 48: Evil IntentionsDemiThe sound of my boot’s echoes off the walls of Olympus as I make my way across the smooth marble floors. I’m on my way to meet with Selene and Typhon. I am praying for good news. They are trying to convince Zeus to create a way for Ryder to leave Hell. I can hope all I want, but I know the situation still doesn’t look good for him. We have tried and tried to explain things to Zeus, he refuses to listen. I round a corner and walk straight into the large gathering room with the heavy stone table. My footsteps didn’t slow, and I didn’t bother to hide my presence. Before I would try to be discreet in respect of all the Gods, but that part of me died the day Ryder fell into Hell. It didn’t surprise me that the first voice I heard over all the others was Selene’s. “Cowards! You’re all cowards! You’re scared of an innocent boy. A boy who never threatened a single one of you the short time he was able to walk on earth. Pitiful, you are

Chapter 50: A Deal with the devil Ryder My body began to shift and shrink back into that of my human form. My Lycan fur retracted back into my skin, along with my claws, and fangs. “Don’t fucking play with me Hades! Why did you bring her here?” I motioned towards Demi who is slowly walking towards me. I feel something drape over my back and turn to see Drake covering me with a robe. “Cover up, dude. You’re making the rest of us look bad.” Drake joked. I had forgotten that I was buck ass naked after my shift. I pulled the robe the rest of the way on and tied it around my waist. I turned towards Demi. Stepping quickly, I took her into my arms. She squealed as I spun her around. “Gods, I missed you!” I said as I held her close to me, my forehead resting against hers. She didn’t speak, as the tears were a constant stream rolling down her face. Her smile said it all though. I fucking love that cute ass smile. Looking back