Shade Academy

Chapter 11

Weeks passed and I was growing stronger. I was now in advanced potion making class, where few students ever managed to get to. Only ten out of the whole student body managed to reach it. My spell casting was also growing at a rapid pace. I had already soared to the top of the class. I was able to cast spells no other students could manage to accomplish, including portal making. Portals took a lot of power out of me, hell it took a lot out of anyone. Small portals were fine, easy even. But if you wanted to portal farther away, then it took more magic.

Mental magic enhancement was easier to concentrate in, Samuel kept his distance from me as he taught the class, even looking to me to help students who were having a difficult time finding and honing their energy. Samuel and I had ported off campus many times to have time together, we had hot make out sessions but never took it any further, at least not yet. 

Alex, well he had kept his word. He hasn't turned from me again, not even when Axel approached us again and threatened him. I immediately stepped in though and reprimanded him for his behavior. It was unbecoming of a powerful shifter. He finally had gotten over it and was even talking to me now, well kind of. He would approach me in the dinning hall, sometimes even sitting with me Alex and Elana sometimes. He even acknowledged me in the halls. It wasn't much, but it was a start. 

I had finally grown to trust Elana, and told her of my past. She was heartbroken for me and cried as I told her my story. She also was at my side at all times since then. It got annoying at time because it made it hard for me to have alone time with Alex, which I honestly thought she was doing on purpose. I don't think she trusted him very much. I had told her many times I didn't care he was a lamia, and it didn't bother me because I knew Alex would never hurt me. 

Mine and Alex's relationship had grown and blossomed into something I never imagined I would ever have. He would sometimes spend the night with me, I had to get blackout curtains put in my room for him because of it. We haven't had s*x yet, we would just make out and cuddle. Sometimes we would spend the weekend watching movies and snacking, never leaving the comfort of my room. 

Head mistress Charlotte had informed us we had a midterm exam coming, something they had decided to start this year as a new tradition to test the abilities of the students. Apparently us, the freshman, had to go out into the what I like to call the haunted woods and survive three days. Apparently there are creatures in the woods that were dangerous and bloodthirsty. I wondered if our exam was so extreme what the others would have to do. The good thing was though that we could pick our own team of three. Elana, Alex and I were teamed up and ready for anything. With Elana's earth magic, my mental and portal making magic and Alex's strength and speed we would be an unstoppable force. 

"Are you prepared for your midterm exam?" Samuel asked as he walked up beside me. Concern laced his voice and when I looked at him, his beautiful face was creased with worry. I looked around to make sure no one was around and then reached up to smooth out his face. "Samuel, don't worry so much. I'll be fine." I said caressing his cheek. His hand covered mine as he sighed. "I know Anna, but I can't help but worry. There are dangerous creatures out there. Creatures no one even knows where they came from. No one knows what they are capable of. I think this whole thing was set up just to test the limit of your power. The student body were unlucky enough to be looped into it." 

I stopped in my tracks and my body tensed. "What?!" I demanded. "Why in the hell would they risk other students lives just to test my power?" Samuel shrugged. "I think it was the council's idea." Anger rose inside me. My vision went red and my body trembled. I turned from Samuel and stormed off. I needed to speak with Charlotte. There is no way I'll let this stand. "Anna, calm down." Samuel warned. I whirled on him, and he gasped stumbling back a step. "Anna, your eyes." He whispered. "What's wrong with them?" I questioned. Anger still coursed through me. "They're red." He said lowly. 

I shrugged it off. "I'm mad, so it makes sense." Samuel shook his head, eyes still wide. "No Anna. Only elder witches, the most powerful witches in the world's eyes change color with their mood, but never red." I sighed loudly. "I don't have time for this Samuel. We can discuss my eye color later. I need to speak to Charlotte." I then turned on my heels and left. Leaving Samuel in his shocked state. I couldn't deal with him right now, I had business to attend to.

I burst into Charlotte's office, not caring about the consequences. "What the hell Charlotte?" I said slamming the door behind me. She looked up and her eyes grew wide. "A..Anna?" She stammered. "I know my eyes, I don't care. What the hell is this I hear the midterm is just to test my magic? You are putting the lives of the other students in danger just to test my limit?" I seethed. My anger grew with every word I spoke, and Charlotte backed away from me, fear clear in her eyes. "I..it was the council's idea A..Anna. I h..had no choice." 

I rolled my eyes. "Oh, for the love of all that is holy, I'm not going to hurt you Charlotte." I told her in a softer tone. Her posture straightened and her tense body relaxed. "I'm sorry, Anna. I've never seen a witch with red eyes that exudes the power that you do. You are truly a unique individual." I smiled shyly and ran a hand through my hair. "You need to stop this midterm exam Charlotte. It's not safe for the other students. If they want to test me, fine, but don't include everyone else." 

"I'm sorry Anna, I can't go against the Council. They control everything." That damn Council has lost their minds. How could they put all these teenagers in danger just to test me? That's when I remembered. When I first met the Council they told me I was the representative of the Ashford coven. "Charlotte, aren't I on the Council? I do represent the Ashford coven, which means I have input in what happens." Charlotte tapped her chin "That's true, though it's highly unusual for one so young to be on the Council. I will call them here for a meeting. They can not ignore a meeting when another Council member calls for one. Give me today, I will have them all here by tomorrow." 

I have her a curt nod and left her office appeased with what I'd accomplished. I would speak with the Council, get them to change their decision. 

When I got back to my room Samuel was there pacing the length of the room. "What are you so nervous about?" I asked as I walked in and shut the door. "And how did you get in here?" Samuel blurred across the room to me. "What did you do?" He asked sternly. I glared at him and pushed him off me. "What the hell do you mean? I didn't do anything Samuel, and for you to accuse me of such pisses me off. I called for a Council meeting if you must know. I am the only living Ashford witch, which means I am on the Council and have the authority to call a meeting." 

Samuel's eye filled with regret. "Anna I.." I held my hand up, stopping him mid sentence. "No Samuel. If you think I am capable of hurting someone just because I am mad and disagree with something then I think we need to reevaluate whatever this is going on between us. It's apparent you do not trust me."

Samuel's eyes went wide. "Anna, no. I do trust you. I never thought you hurt anyone. I know you wouldn't do that, not unless you were protecting someone. I just thought that maybe you had threatened or intimidated the headmistress. Your eyes were something that would make the strongest witches wary of you." 

"I did scare her, though it was unintentional. I had to assure her I was not going to hurt her before we both came to the conclusion to call a council meeting." I explained in a calmer voice. Samuel walked over to me and wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on top of mine. "I promise, I never doubted you Anna." He whispered against my hair. I sighed and tightened my grip. "I know, I'm sorry Samuel. I'm sorry. I got upset and overly angry. It don't make sense for them to involve the others." 

Samuel cupped my face and smiled. "You have such a good heart Anna." Then his lips covered mine. He kissed me with abandon. Not holding anything back. Pushing me hard against the door he pressed his body against mine as his hands roamed. I moaned into his kiss as his hand grazed my skin, sending bolts of electricity through me. 

I pushed my hand under his shirt, dragging my hands down his hardened chest before I moved to his back and pulled him closer to me. Samuel pulled his shirt over his head and my eyes lingered on his perfectly sculpted chest and abs. He was beautiful. When my eyes reached his, he smiled and leaned in once again to kiss me. He trailed kissed down my jaw and collar bone. 

When I pulled my shirt off his eyes widened a margin before he gripped my bare wait and rushed us to the bed. I was under him now as he kissed every inch of exposed skin. He massaged and rubbed my breast causing me to gasp a moan. He quickly took off and threw my bra across the room before devouring them. He licked, sucked and bit while I squirmed with pleasure. I ran my hands down his chest before rubbing the bulge that was straining against his pants. 

Samuel threw his head back and groaned as I rubbed him. When he looked back down at me there was a hunger in his eyes, I'd never seen before and it matched my own hunger for him. "Are you sure Anna?" He asked. I nodded as I arched my body into his. That was all the permission he needed before he ripped the rest of mine and his clothes off leaving us both bare and exposed for the other to see. 

I was struck with the beauty and perfection of his body. His kisses trailed down my body and i groaned as he reached my inner thigh. Excitement and anticipation coiled inside me. Finally after what felt like hours his tongue ran along my folds making me moan loudly. His energy seemed to surge at the sounds that I was making and he ravished me. Licking and swirling his tongue around my c**t. His fingers entered me causing a whole new feeling to surge through me. I've never been with a man, never made love to anyone. I never imagined it would feel like this, and we haven't even made love yet. 

My moans filled the room as he found a steady but quick pace. His fingers going in and out of me at a blinding speed, his mouth in full sync with his fingers. Heat started coiling in the pit of my stomach and my moans grew louder. Picking up his pace, the coil snapped, and a pleasure I've never known coursed through me, leaving my body trembling. 

Samuel smiled as he positioned himself between my legs and looking down on me with adoration and love. I felt as he pressed against my entrance causing me to close my eyes and gasp. Then without warning he plunged into me in one quick motion. I screamed as pain and pleasure surged through me, Samuel stopped letting my body adjust to his size. 

After he felt he had waited long enough, he withdrew before plunging back in. He continued this motion. His thrusts getting stronger and harder. My nails dug into his back as his speed picked up to an inhuman pace. My moans and his grunts and groans filled the large room. The smell of sweat and our love making permeated the air.

I could feel every vein as he thrust into me. That familiar heat grew inside me twice as strong as before, and I felt as he started to throb. We were both ready to combust, our sweaty bodies gliding together. Samuel thrust harder until I screamed as the orgasm ripped through me and Samuel plunged hard one last time before throwing his head back with a loud groan as he spilled his seed into me. 

He rolled off me and gathered me tightly into his arms. I nestled into his sweaty body with a large smile. I never knew making love could feel so good, I didn't think I'd ever get enough. Samuel was running his finger through my hair soothingly. "That was amazing Samuel." I said gently. Samuel chuckled and I felt his body rumble. "Yes, it was." 

I moved back just enough to look into his blazing blue eyes. I gently ran the back of my hand down his jaw. "I love you Samuel." His eyes widened and his stroking of my hair froze. "W..what?" He asked stunned. I suddenly became self-conscious, and unsure of rather or not I should have said anything. I looked away from his intense eyes and stared into his chest. "I love you." I whispered. Samuel placed two finger under my chin and lifted my head to face him. His large had cupped one side of my face as a smile brighter than I'd ever seen before spread across his face, causing his already brilliant blue eyes lighten and look like they were glowing. "I love you too Anna."