The Demon Princess and Death

Chapter 8 Chelsea POV

I watched as Franks stomped off, as soon as we made it to Vax's home. I had conjured up some homes for us all to reside in. Just small modest lodge-type huts. I didn't want to ruin Vax's home or the beauty of it by being excessive and placing big unneeded homes in them. Mine and Adam's were a carbon copy of the little home I had bought next door to his home. He had looked down at me with a knowing smirk, no matter how big of a castle my home in the underground was. The little home I bought and put hard work into myself was my home.

Looking to the side, Nate was scowling at Franks, retreating back. He looked down at Amber and excused himself, then stormed off, chasing Frank down. My nephew had his hands full sorting that mess out. Frannk had not wanted to speak when I found him earlier. But the stench of self-loathing oozed from his paws. It was obvious he didn't think he deserved the gift of two mates.

" My child needs to navigate that situation carefully" I looked to see Leianna watching with amusement.

She laughs gently and shakes her head. " Reminds me of when I made your brother chase after me. I feared his love for another and hated it would be split between us. Now , I am thankful. I alone would not be able to handle him and keep my sanity. Fitting my son, who is just like is father, has two mates to help handle him, huh ? "

I laughed along with her. " This version of my brother is easy, you should have seen him back then" she looked at me, then her eyes turned a little sad. " He told me how he was with you and who he was back then. He may not say it, but he is ashamed. This war will not be won with your indifferences. You may see different outcomes, but out bridge throuple they can delve into the future for some things. If you two do not solve the differences between you, this will never work. And before you say you're fine, you are not. Just because you are all powerful does not mean you can not feel hurt that your brother did not stick up for you way back when. And he needs to get over his jealousy , but I am not about to get between siblings , as much as I love him. As much as I wish I could solve all of his issues, he has to be a mature adult from time to time. And you, Natassa and Chelsea, are more alike with insecurities than you act. I watched you from afar while you fought that evil b***h before Natassa came back to you. I see the fake confidence she gives you, but when she is as uncertain as herself as you are Chelsea, you can not hide it " She winks at me and walks off with an air of confidence around her.

My mouth gaps open. Was I that transparent ?

" My mate does not soften her words, does she ? " Arakas stated from behind me. Clearing my throat to remove the boulder that felt like it lodged itself there. I looked back at him. " No, she does not " I told him, my voice a little shaky.

He was looking down at me and had an unreadable expression on his face. " Do you think she is right ? "He asked. I looked past Arakas and saw Adam talking with Dante, but his eyes were on me. He raised an eyebrow at me. I huffed and rolled my eyes. My mate saw through me too obviously.

" I think when your brother sails you down the river in one life so badly you have to leave it, and then in the other you are used as a pawn in a sick game and abandoned by the only person that was ever there for you. It will cause some issues. Yes " I snapped, my mood suddenly souring. Arakas flinched, understandable. Since getting Natassa back, I have felt like a walking hypocrite trying to act all Zen and calm, when inside I know what needs to be done. I know that to her, or me, whatever my path. But that doesn't mean I am not still a lost girl.

" Sorry I need some space" I huffed and walked off. I linked Adam not to follow me. I just needed a minute.

I had this simmering anger inside of me. I had never felt it before, had never known it. But it was like it wanted to escape me. I have felt it a few times and did not know what it was. Still don't.

" Chelsea ? " My father's voice behind me shocks me. I looked around and saw I was miles away from the others now. I could just see them in the difference. How did I get here ?

" What ? How ? " I asked, looking around confused.

" Chelsea, you have been out here for nearly an hour now, you moved yourself here and have been pacing since. Adam wanted to come, but I asked if I could instead," he stated calmly.

" Why ? " I snapped at him , but he didn't seem fazed.

" Because I like you try to act more refined, more calm, let's say. The anger you feel is your demon. We are demons after all even if we do act more conservatively these days, Adam beats the sh*t out of things when he feels his demon riding him. Arakas outlets his in mischievous ways. It craves some sort of chaos, and you have been acting like the world is full of feathers since becoming a demon " he stares at me steadily.

" And what do you do ? " I asked.

" I deal with my demon in a more private way that I shall not discuss with my daughter " he gives me a sly smile and I blush with embarrassment.

" But when that is not enough, I like to beat the sh*t out of things too. Same with Arakas, a physical outlet is the best to calm the demon. I came because Adam would get distracted, and I didn't want to know what he would be distracted with. So, here I am " he opened his arms up.

" Here you are for what ? " I asked confused.

" Let's fight. I won't go easy on you. But I also won't harm you " he stated.

I frowned at how that would even work. Chelsea didn't or hadn't had a clue how to fight. But Natassa does.

Still, it didn't feel right !

Fighting my father.

I was about to refuse, when the burning in my belly sparked again into a near inferno.

Nodding, I felt myself starting to lose my mind. If he said this would help, then I would try it. Lifting my fingers, I snapped them and swapped clothes. My father did the same, the first time I hadn't seen him in a suit. It was strange, he was now wearing an all-black workout outfit and with the suit gone he looked even younger.

He smirked at me, raising an eyebrow, and at that moment I saw that he was about to enjoy this too. I had never seen him anything but refined.

" Ready ? " he asked. I nodded my head and let my memories of Natassa take over as I moved to a stand.

He disappeared, my senses kicked in and as he appeared behind me, I kicked out. His hand caught my foot and twisted it. With such force, my body came off the floor as it span, and he threw me to the side. But I landed on my feet like a cat with ease.

I felt my heart rate pick up, my senses focus. I also felt my own smirk come on my face as the fire focused on him.

I looked to see Arakas was now close, he had conjoured himself a seat and a drink as he watched on. To the side of him, Adam appeared, arms crossed over his chest as he settled in to watch too. Blowing out a breath , I clocked myself, then disappeared and instead of landing behind him like he thought I would, I went for the front and the jugular as I kicked out and hit him square in the stomach. He flew back , and burst out laughing. " This will be fun " he huffed.

By the time we were done, and the fire burned down, his promise not to hurt me just meant seriously hurt me. Cuts and bruises were not in his promise. We both had blood on our faces and hands. But we were both smiling and looking relaxed like some sort of psychopath.

Adam looked tense, but also very proud. The crowd had grown around us, people coming to watch. And that was when the first beast decided to attack us. He hadn't wasted any time.