Hybrids

Chapter 20

Caedmon's POV

I wake up in the hospital wing with Luke, Zach and Theo besides me. Theo has a facial expression that tells me something is wrong. Rather than the usual guy who would act like a full brute with us (even though he has recently been more observant since I've found my mate) he's quiet and the vein in his forehead is purtruding. I sat up from the bed and they all stood up. Willow also comes into the room while Jairus waits outside. I don't like where this is going and I have a very empty feeling inside of me. I cannot feel Fenrir, which worries me even more. It's like he has gone to the furthest space in my head so that I cannot reach him. Rather than waiting, I told them to speak up and I asked about Nyx. That's when it hits me, this empty feeling is coming from her. I started getting angry. It's been a while since I have felt this impatient. Goddess knows I've earned the award for holding my composure besides Nyx.

You're not going to like this, but here it goes. When you so "valiantly" gave Nyx your blood, she engorged herself to the point that you passed out. You mind-linked us before it happened. We picked you up, Nyx got ready and followed us here. After that, she left, talked to her sister and Theo and disappeared. And that was it. I felt broken and irate. I stood up from my bed in a fit of rage and grabbed Theo by the shirt.

How the fck did she leave under your watch?! She was supposed to be safe! Where the fck did she go?! Zach and Luke had to hold me down while Willow tried to bring sense back into my head. Theo simply held my hands strongly and said that he was sorry, and that he was there for me. Your rage is valid my brother. I'm sorry. I don't know how this happened...This is why Fenrir was hiding. While I was passed out, he must've screamed his lungs out in agony, just like I felt that I wanted to do now. My head is flooded with negative thoughts. I felt betrayed. That's when the door swung open. It was Jairus along with Mila. I quickly let go of Theo as they entered the room.

Sorry for intruding but I think there's something you should know. Said Jairus as she gently pushed Mila to the front.

I know what Nyx did. Said Mila in a quiet, airy voice, it was almost a whisper. She compelled me, and based on what Theo just said, he was compelled too.

Compelled, what the hell was she talking about? Could you please elaborate? I asked her through my teeth, my jaw clenched and my fists balled up to the point that I was drawing blood from the palm of my hands. Willow quickly pats my back. Realizing that Mila must be terrified of how I look right now, I take a deep breath and try to relax my hands. Mila elaborated about this compelling situation,

It is one of her abilities that comes from her vampire genes. She is able to speak a command that the person will have to follow with no control over their actions. The reason why Theo doesn't remember is probably because she ensured he didn't as she compelled him. That's why I know and remember. When she has compelled me before, she doesn't make me forget. I know she left, but she only made me sleep. She's used it before on me when she needed me to be calm and quiet as we exited the facility. I was so scared and crying. It would've been a risk if they heard us.

Is this related to how she broke the window? Asked Zach, I honestly wasn't in the best mindset to ask more questions. I could barely process what I was hearing.

No, but in a way, yes. Compelling is different than what she did, but it does have to do with her genes. What she did to the window was based on touch. She can emit something quite strong that will destroy what it touches. That's the challenge of it. She has to come in close proximity to whatever it is to do it, even a human body.

Is there more to the extent of her genes? How about you?

At this point, it doesn't matter. She's gone... But yes. In my case, I am a wolf, but because I don't have a scent, they saw it as an opportunity to start altering my genes to make me stronger. It's part of the reason why I can shift almost instantly. As for her... she can shift because she is in part a wolf. But she doesn't have a wolf like we do. I think that is part of the reason why she avoids shifting so much; it's draining on her body and it makes her need to feed more often. She can eat regular food but still requires blood to be healthy. Regarding her vampire genes, that's all I know. But I can feel that there is more, she just never spoke of it.

Mila, I am so sorry that this has been part of your life, part of Nyx life. This isn't your fault and by no means does this mean that you will not be safe here. You are part of the pack and we will protect you at all costs. These were the only words I could say before I dismissed her. Willow and Jairus left with her as well. Grabbing my clothing from the small closet in the room, I get dressed. Nyx is out there, and we need to find her.

Mila POV

I haven't slept the same in a while. They tried looking for her, but they were not successful. I've been going to school. It has definitely helped me keep busy and not think about her every single moment of the day. After a month had passed, I received a letter at school. It was weird that I even received something. Who would know where I'm studying? Then it clicked. There she was, Nyx, or at least I hoped. I ran quickly to the bathroom. Entering a stall, I opened the letter. It was her! She was letting me know that she was okay. Tears filled my eyes and my breath hiccuped. It was her, my sister, the one who left me under the promise of my safety. There was no return address, which meant that she either didn't want to be found, or she still didn't have a stable place. This worried me. What if she was roaming the streets like we did? Had she eaten properly? Is she clothed? When could I see her? Or would I ever be able to?