Seventh Chapter
1960 Words
I really like the song 'Middle finger' by Bohnes, it's so powerful and gives me thrills
Eveline's POV
Being here drives me crazy. I almost forgot why I came here...why I went with Reece and trusted him. There are shifters out there who are tortured and scared! And we are having balls! No...I am not doing this anymore. I am not getting myself dragged into this luxury, fancy life...My mother wouldn't want this...both of them wouldn't want me becoming something I am not.
First, I need to train my newfound powers and discover what I can do, then I need to talk with Bern or... Reece about shifters that I need to rescue, I rescued Reece and others, I can do it a second time.
It was afternoon, I went to my closet to wear something casual for maybe upcoming training with Lord Willer. Finding a white t-shirt and black jeans I went to the dining hall where everyone gathered at any time of the day. I need to ask someone where Lord Willer is.
Coming to glass doors, I saw people sitting inside of it. I feel like in high school again or maybe university...where I wished to go, big windows, circle tables, modern chandeliers, and multiple shelves around the hall with diverse books on it. Groups of people sat at the tables, some of them were 'that cool guys' who laughed within their group, there were goofy guys, introverts, smart ones, and elite soldiers whom I needed. They sat on one table that was separated from others, even from far I could see how Maverick joked around, annoying everyone, the aquamarine-haired guy was playing on his phone and eating french fries, Eleanor and Lark were playing with handy knives, Ava sat on Levi's lap, reading a book, huh, still can't understand if they are dating.
"Hey, guys!" I yelled, coming near them. "Finally, an interesting person has come!!!" Maverick hugged me tightly. "Don't choke her, Ricky" really? Bern didn't even care to look up from his phone! "Hey, walking energy" Lark winked at me, and then Eleanor punched him to his arm, receiving a scowl. "You hungry?" she asked me before stabbing french fries on her small, elegant knife.
"Hey, hey, hey, that a private property, there!" only now Bern locked his phone and looked madly at the stealer.
"Come on Elsher! The girl is hungry!" Eleanor nodded at me and now I received his mad expression. "Okay!!" he pushed the plate towards me and I blew him a kiss, "Thank you, sweetheart" he rolled his eyes and now was looking at everyone. "Anyways, I came to ask you guys, where is Lord Willer's training room?" I took the fries and started eating. After some silence, we heard Ava's cold voice, "I can take you there, anyways I needed to talk with Lord Willer about...training issues" hearing this my face lit up, "That would be awesome!" I gave her a smile but she looked away, back to her hard-cover book. Why she and Levi are so cold like freaking robots! They suit each other...I just hope others are not like this.
"That's it? I thought you missed us" whined the snow-white-haired boy.
"Maverick, we met before yesterday" he clutched his heart place and dramatically answered, "So you didn't miss my face? Ah!" Lark and Eleanor looked at him annoyed but I was laughing. He was acting childishly most of the time, this is what makes Maverick, Maverick.
Song of Lark is Better days by Dermot Kennedy
"By the way! I heard how you beat our Larky, good job honey!" he ruffled my hair, and then I saw a glaring Lark at Eleanor.
"Why the hell did you tell everyone about my defeat? Especially Rick?!" yelled the coal-like-haired guy. "Oh come on! As if it's your first defeat. You told everyone how I defeated you and that was okay, what's the difference from now?" Eleanor was looking cocky and all cool and I know how it must be annoying to her brother. "YOU ARE MY SISTER THAT'S THE F**KING DIFFERENCE AND I TOLD EVERYONE MYSELF!" he pushed himself from the chair and tried to walk on Eleanor but gladly Levi stood up in sync holding his twin.
"Relax, brother" but this made him even angrier. Lark threw a punch on Levi but that was nothing to him, he stood still. "Hey! You don't dare beat him!" Ava kicked the chair beside her and punched Lark back and this time his coal eyes cooled down.
"Huh..." he shook his head and blinked multiple times. "El...I-I" we all looked at Eleanor who sat like nothing happened. I thought she would be scared and would tremble but her gestures were still confident and cold. Her eyes were sad and I could see that she was not angry about this...she was broken.
"I think we should go...come on, Eveline" Ava went forward, leaving everyone behind and I just needed to follow her. "Yeah...we better go too" I heard Bern taking Maverick and we all left Coopers, hoping that they will solve out.
Ava was walking fast, not looking at me but I wanted to ask her about Lark's emotional breakdown. She probably knows them very well.
"Ava...um...why Lark was so pissed off and literally looked like he is going to kill Eleanor?" she was silent for a second but then she exhaled and muttered in a sad voice, "Eleanor is older than the twins...when their parents were killed monstrously...Lark was there and watched how his parents were murdered. El and Lev weren't there cause they slept in their rooms but Lark was mommy's boy...so when he had nightmares he used to go to mom as Eleanor said...but witnessed murder of his parents instead."
"Oh my God...poor Lark. How old was he?"
"Four, and El was six" shit...life took hard on them...No wonder Lark has problems controlling his anger. "Since then he always has emotional problems. He grew up with Eleanor...she said he used to beat her while they were teenagers and when he first time shifted, he was close to ripping her apart..." Ava's expression softened and now she wasn't stern and cold...she looked like a friend who cared about her friends.
"I am shocked, to be honest. I feel pity for Lark but I am more pitiful for Eleanor...she went through so much too and held her s**t together, you know what I mean"
"Yeah, she never left twin's side. We all respect her for that and for many more"
Turn on a song 'Ashes' by Stellar
When we came near wooden doors, Ava's expression changed back to the stern and that didn't make her less beautiful, to be honest. She had dark skin and beautiful hazel eyes, brown hair, I mean she was naturally beautiful. Brains and beauty in one, lucky Levi.
The doors slowly opened, revealing a big hall-room that was empty. Absolutely empty, only panorama windows made this room comfortable. There stood a man in white clothes and...damn it, I even know who this man is, Lord Willer, huh?
"Hello, Lord Willer," said Ava, and her voice went echoing through the light-designed room.
The man turned to us and smiled, revealing dimples that I love so much. He urgently came to us and bowed to us. "Ladies, how nice to see you. I didn't expect anyone. What brought you here?" his genuine smile and so mannered gestures can catch anyone's attention and sandy hair that are in a usual mess. I didn't see him for a quite long time but he is still the same.
"I wanted to talk about our training," said Ava. "We are having less and less of your attention, sir. We need a coach...we need you" Reece's face changed to serious and he nodded understanding, "I know. I will train you all soon but before...you will be their coach before my coming back"
"WHAT?!" exclaimed the girl, "I-I can't! I need a coach too! I am not ready! You better put Levi or-or Nathan!" she was nervous but I kinda knew she was happy to hear this, who wouldn't be? "You are the best student, Ava. You are tough, serious, responsible and I know you will be just right before my coming back" replied young Lord, and this time Ava didn't say a word, just nodding she smiled and shook hands with Reece after slamming the doors and leaving us alone in grave silence.
Nor I nor he broke the silence and that was killing me. I couldn't stay still because he watched me or more stared. I tried to stare back but failed under his persistent, hazel eyes that flickered green sparks. The whole time he was biting his lower lip, revealing those dimples on the pale cheeks. Nope, I am not standing here under his stare! I moved slowly towards the windows and stopped, facing my back at him. I could see his face from the window and I wish that I couldn't because he still burned my back.
"Why did you come? Missed me too much?" I guess all boys here are big-heads.
"Pft, if it wasn't my powers you wouldn't see me" I smirked and raised my chin up and after a second felt a hot breath near my neck.
"Is that so?" his breath was hot and I could feel with my dragon senses how his blood run and chest went up and down, he wasn't nervous...but he did make me hell nervous. I am a hot-blooded creature but now I am lava near this man, swear to God.
He didn't move, he still was there slightly touching my neck and then I felt his hand removing my hair. Slightest movement but that gave me shivers. "What are you doing?" I dared to ask. "Nothing" he replied and put his chin on my shoulder now.
God, have mercy on me!
"That doesn't seem like 'nothing'" he let out a deep chuckle after biting his lips and now I could see his crooked fangs.
"This is nothing compared to what I can do" I clenched my jaw and cleared my throat.
That's enough.
"Alright! I came to train" I turned around to him but this man like a damn rock didn't even recoil a bit! Seeing my confusion and fluctuation he laughed out loud, making his soft, gentle, and heart-warming laugh go through the big hall, and now...I am laughing too. Oh God, what this guy does to me?
"Training?" He asked after laughing.
"Yeah, miss Patricia said you are the best mentor...even though I thought it's your uncle" I replied.
"Well, my uncle is a very good mentor and he taught me everything, I can help you" he smiled and I nodded, "Go ahead then...train me" he widened his eyes and nodded, "You are mad...I can't teach you like that" he is got to be kidding me!
"No, I am not." I crossed my eyes on my chest and stood in a pose. he rose his eyebrow and looked at me from the forehead, "You are mad, I can see it and I think I know why even" I rolled my eyes and huffed, "You are annoying, I rather train with your uncle" I went forward towards the door my he didn't let me, blocking my way. "Let me out, Lord Willer" I commanded sternly but he didn't move.
"I am not gonna let you out before you talk to me," he said worriedly.
"Let me f**k out! I command you!" I yelled furiously and he widened his eyes shockingly. I only now understood what I said...Oh shit...he felt my command.
"Eveline..."
"Reece"
"Care to tell me something?"
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