My Second Chance novel Chapter 38

Ryder's P.O.V

"I'm here." I announced as I stepped into the ward that Drew was in.

She looked up, her eyes meeting mine. "So soon?" She asked smoothly and hopped down from the bed, her feet landing gracefully, not making a sound. I controlled my uneven breathing. She looked out of the window and into the dark sky. "Hmm... you finished the first and second at 6:22. The last task is left." Drew turned back to me, her unique eyes boring into mine. I don't know how she tells the time by looking at the sky and I don't want to know. All I want is Sapphire back.

"Let's go. I'll follow you. Let's see where you lead me to." Drew said carelessly as she examined her hand, fire dancing from fingertip to fingertip.

"It doesn't bother you, does it?" I demanded angrily, feeling my blood boil. "Bother what?" Drew challenged, although I knew that she knew what I was talking about. "You don't feel nervous or scared? If I make a mistake, Sapphire's going to die." I snapped. "So?" She asked cooly, sparing me a glance as she went back to her fingers. "It doesn't bother you? At all? You are a part of her. She is a part of you. You fell nothing to all of this?" I waved my hand to gesture at my surroundings. "So you want me to feel something for this?" Drew raised an eyebrow. "Yes." I said exasperated. "So what would change if I did care? That's right, nothing. So why don't you stop bothering me and just let me follow the demon rulebook?" Drew snapped, her eyes darkening a shade. "Demon rulebook?" I raised an eyebrow in curiosity as her face visibly paled, turning into a lighter shade of pink. She hurriedly walked towards the door. "Come on, let's go. You don't have all day." She said hurriedly.

"Tell me Drew. Tell me about the demon rulebook." I crossed my arms. "You don't want Sapphire dead, do you? Let's go." She rushed out. The corner of my lips quirked up when I realized I had the upper hand.

Drew didn't want Sapphire to die. She was just using my fear to cover up her own fear. If Sapphire died, she wouldn't exist. She would be nothing. She'd fade to nothing.

"Tell me about it." I emphasized on each word, a smug smile making its way up my face. "No. There are rules I need to follow." She snapped, glaring heatedly at me. "You know I have the upper hand Drew, face it." I smirked, enjoying the moment too much. "Look here lover boy. Sapphire and Gwen might have feelings for you, going mushy whenever you're near, but don't you fucking think you affect me the same way cause you as hell well don't. So don't frikin tell me what to do and let's just go." Drew snarled, emotions rolling off her. But it wasn't anger I sensed, no... it was exasperation. She was practically begging me to leave the matter alone. I cocked my head to the right. Why would almighty demon Drew would be scared? She had mentioned the demon rulebook. It must be something inside that scares her. Somekind of punishment for the people who don't comply with the rules and regulations. Drew was still staring at me, but the exasperation clearer than day in her eyes now. "You can't spill it, can you? Its somekind of secret between demons." I stated. She shrugged. But the fact that she didn't deny it confirmed my suspicion. I pressed my lips into a firm line, debating whether to keep pressing the matter.

"Fine. Let's go. The faster I get Sapphire back, the faster I don't have to face you." I muttered and followed her out, keeping a maximum distance between us.

I felt everybody widening their eyes and scrambling away when Drew and me approached. Mum visibly paled, although I had no idea why. Alec, Cole and Sapphire's girlfriends stared in horror at what their friend became. Pack members freezed at the sight of her demonic state, not daring to utter a word... or breathe. We could even hear the wind passing through us.

Drew ignored them and turned to me. "Well? The last task. Aren't you going to take me there?" Drew snapped. "Someone's PMSing." I muttered. A fireball landed near my feet the following second, making me yelp in surprise. I stomp on the fire making it extinguish before the whole lawn lits up. I glared at her when I succeeded, but all she did was look at with an eyebrow raised. "Done muttering to yourself?" She didn't wait for a responce and snapped, "good." Whimpers came occasionally from the younger members. I grumbled under my breath. "Let's go." I muttered and stomped into the forest, her on my tail.

"Here?" Drew asked. Was it just me or did her voice waver. Must be you, Jay shrugged and I gave him a glare. I wasn't in my best mood right now. "Yeah, here." I mumbled, scratching the back of my head. She looked around anxiously. "But there's nothing here." She protested, fidgeting around. It seemed as though Drew was... nervous. "Just wait." I breathed out as I saw a tiny hint of light in the sky. The sun was rising. I tugged on her hand, which felt abnormally warm. Like really warm. "Don't touch me." She snapped, pulling her hand away. "There. If this isn't the place that will bring her back, I'll be completely helpless." I murmered, pointing to the visible R love S.

She turned to me slowly, meeting my gaze. Then, she surprised me by breaking into a large grin.

Not her signature smirks or eerie grins that says I'm a serial killer and imma stalk you kind of grins... but a real and genuine one.

"You did it! Omg, I thought you wouldn't succeed!" She squealed and threw herself into my arms. "Err..." I patted her back awkwardly, not knowing what to do. She let go of me and looked at me seriously, happiness still illuminating her face, making it look more... redder.

"You were right." She simply stated. "What?" I cocked my head a little to the right. "Gosh you're slow. Why does Sapphire even love you?" She muttered under her breath and I gaped at her. "Hey!" I protested indignantly. She sighed and continued. "There's this mission assigned to any inner demons. To see if a guy is worth it. I mean, if guys did pay attention to small detials of their relationship, it means a lot. It already means that he is ready to spend his life with her." I opened my mouth to protest, but after thinking, I couldn't not agree with her. "Demons... Half demons are rare. Really rare. It isn't like, hey, I wanna see a demon, let's go to the zoo! These unusual hybrids, they haven't existed in centuries. And if one exists, she needs to find someone capable of protecting her." Drew sighed, twirling her glossy hair on her index finger. "Protect? Man, she's even more capable of protecting herself." I rolled my eyes. Her fingers closed around my arm, making my eyes snap back to hers quickly. "Do you know, how many people would kill to have the name 'demon slayer'? In case you didn't know, demons are hunted. If other packs knew about her, or even other supernaturals, do you know how much chaos it would cause? People would fight each other first and then, they'll hunt Sapphire down." She growled lowly, the temperature of her hands increasing dramatically. She removed her hands before I got burned.

I gulped. Let's just say Drew can be scary when she wants to.

"This while thing is still sexist." I grumbled. Why was it that males were tested and females weren't? Drew smirked. Great, her smirks are back. Because I totally missed them. "While you went through those challenges, Sapphire had one of her own. Much more harder than yours." She stated seriously. "Did she pass? What will happen if she doesn't? If she does pass, does it mean I'll see her again?" I asked, panic and fear taking over my body all at once. " Slow down with the questions mister. First, its a miracle she passed. I myself am surprised. Second, if she doesn't pass, she won't come back. Third, I've just answered that in the second question." She said, counting her fingers as she answered my questions dutifully. So... she's safe right?" I asked slowly. She sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "I'll just return Sapphire to you now and let you see for yourself. And by the way, I wasn't joking when I said her soul burns with every minute I take over." She muttered and my eyes widened. She was serious?! Jay yelped. "Yes, I'm serious. Now stay back." She ordered, authority ringing from her voice. She can totally read Jay' mind. Cool. "Thanks Drew." I whispered, taking steps back, my eyes not leaving her. She smiled a little. "You're a great man, Ryder. Take good care of her." She answered before closing her eyes.

All at once, the red flew off her skin as if it was painted on. Sapphire's skin slowly turned to their original tan. The red slowly turned into a ball of soft red light and disappeared into her forehead. I smiled in relieve. Drew was back to where she belonged, in Sapphire's head. The strands of black hair slowly turned into the blonde I had missed so much, all the way to it's ends. A small red trident tatoo appeared onto the skin just above her chest, clearly visible as it shimmered in the sunlight. The girl in front of me exhaled loudly and slowly opened her eyes. Thise beautiful striking blue was finally back and I couldn't help the tears swelling in my eyes. My beautiful angel was back. I stared at her while she stared back at me. A clear message in her eyes : its finally over. I opened my arms invitingly as she threw herself into my embrace. "I missed you." I whispered softly against her hair, deeply inhaling her addictive scent. I couldn't describe the feelings that washed over me all at once when I touched her.

She didn't answer but roughly connected our lips together. I smiled against her lips as she kissed me roughly, being the dominant. I nipped at her lip and she opened her mouth, giving me a turn for domination. I let my tongue freely roam her sweet mouth which I had missed so much. "I love you." She muttered breathlessly when we pulled apart.

"The feeling's mutual." I grinned, happy to finally see her again. Her eyes travelled back down to my lips and I saw the lust in her eyes.

Without another word, I connected our lips once again.

Sapphire's P.O.V

I feel trapped. I looked around to see where I was. A room. A room with no windows or anything to amuse me. A room where red swirls of fire danced off the walls.

"Drew?" I called out. My voice echoed in the room, whispering my question over and over again. "Gwen?" I tried. The same echoes replied me, indicating I was alone.

The only thing there was in this room, other than me, was a small wooden chair placed right in the middle of the room. "Ryder?" I asked whispered. Hope dying inside me when nothing happened. I felt panic rising in me. "Okay, breathe Sapphire breathe." I murmered to myself, hoping that it would bring my emotions down a hitch. "Gwen, are you there?" I tried again. Gwen must be in here. Drew had taken over me, so there goes my demon. But where was my wolf?

I don't know how long have past or what the time was. I sat on the chair, still hoping some miracle could happen. I've tried to talk to Ryder through our mate bond, but it seems Drew was stronger than I thought. My eyes swept over the room once more, hoping to find something that could get me out of here. Beads of sweat were trailing down my forehead. My hair was wet with sweat. Breathing was getting harder and harder by every second, air around me heating up. I feel myself burning up as every minute goes by, as if fire was surrounding me. The swirls of red fire from the walls were getting bigger and bolder. If I didn't know better, I couldve sworn they were reaching out for me.