DEVIL'S ADDICTION

CHAPTER 004: DETENTION

Sleeping through the night was quite a terrible idea, Alyssa didn't believe her hearing sense had gotten better or worse, she could hear creatures howling and screaming, wailing, she could hear tearing and screeching from a distance, it was so disturbing she felt the urge to scream.

She could barely sleep last night, and here she was at the front of the hall, which stated Lycan hall to point out their description. A wolves head was drawn close to the calligraphy. Her eyes were heavy, and there were dark eye circles around it. She was dressed in a black long sleeved polo, a denim washed Jean trousers, her brown wavy hair was packed in a bun, and she did not forget her big round glasses

Yes, she was having class this early morning, everyone in the school acted like normal students again, which made her wondered if last night meant nothing to them, besides what happened to the creature she saw last night, could Dean have something to do with it disappearance?

Alyssa thought as she went in alongside every other people for lectures. It wasn't like high school. It was more of a college setting.

She went to a place where the seats were empty as she sat down, some minutes later she noticed something, everyone avoided sitting beside her. That was odd. She hasn't done any bad, so why would they ignore her. They should try to bully her. At least it was a win-win for her.

She brought out her books and faced the board waiting for a lecturer, and an old white-haired woman walked in. She looked more like Dean, but older, 'could she be his mother?' Alyssa thought, she shrugged off the thought and met with the old woman's gaze, it wasn't cold as Dean's, it was calm and assuring, she gave Alyssa a little nod that felt like 'you're welcome' She smiled and began.

“As you all know, I am Freya, and we'll be having a class today titled 'Are lycans possessive.'" With that, she began, Aside from the fact that Alyssa hated classes, this class was exceptionally boring. Or maybe she thought it was boring because she kept dozing off.

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The class got too boring, Alyssa closed her eyes for a second and she felt like she'd started seeing things, everyone in the class had vanished, and somehow she appeared in a foggy forest, it was very cold, it was as if she was placed in a freezer, icy frost were on her pale skin which her parents warned her not to reveal, it was then she realized she was only in a very soft linen with no slippers, she turned around trying to find her way out, it was one of those dreams of hers, but this time it felt real, the icy frost on her skin had started impaling her skin, and red velvet blood had started to ooze out.

She walked further into the thick forest,but stopped midway when she stepped on a thorn on the floor, it went deep into her pale feet, she crouched to see what it was, she winced in agonizing pain,but then again the pain disappeared and she removed the thorn easily.

As she began her journey to looking for a way out, she noticed she was no longer in the forest, but the outskirt of a sea, it was like a sacrificial ground, the atmosphere was eerie and chilly, then again, people were there, in a circle, chanting even louder than before.

But she wasn't alone in this circle, another being was with her, but she couldn't tell who because his face wasn't visible, nonetheless she felt a very familiar thrill about him, he had a broad shoulder, and her was very tall, he was taller than anyone in the circle. He had a very distinguishing aura that made her want to get close to him, as if being controlled by a remote, Alyssa found herself going towards him. Her head turned from left to right, trying so hard to have a glimpse of his face. But a cold, loud, and commanding voice jolted her.

”Alyssa!“ The silhouette called.

”Alyssa!!!!“ She heard again, but this time she woke up from the dream that felt like forever, she was sweating profusely, Madam Freya was in front of her, she had this discerning look on her face.

”The class is over, and you slept all through?“

'I think I prefer Madam Fraya's happy face than this,' She thought, terrified.

”I'm sorry, I... I didn't sleep well over the night, I'll make it up to you. I'll do anything.“ Alyssa assured her, she definitely will do anything not to get on Madam Freya's wrong side.

”Alright. Tomorrow, take a class with Azriel, He'll teach you on everything you missed out on." And with that she left, Alyssa was confused, she doesn't even know who Azriel is, how is she supposed to find him?, she checked her watch and time was just 2:15pm, she still had time for lunch before detention. Honestly, this life wasn't the one she dreamt of. She sighed, feeling empathetic towards herself. She heard that familiar voice. It was Judy, a smile beamed on her face, at least she's not alone. A tall black boy was with her as they walked towards her. He wasn't looking bad as well. His hair was in a low taper fade, and he had one of his ears pierced.

“Hey, girl”. Judy nudged her shoulder the moment they got to where Alyssa was.

Alyssa retorted with a smile and gave her a questioning look before staring at the black guy.

“Oh, that's Raphael Leonardo. He's a dryad. He protects trees. But he's cool also.” She explained, blushing hard, her cheek red as well as her ears.

Alyssa immediately understood what was happening, Judy liked Raphael. She smiled at them and faced him.

“Hi, Raphael, I'm Alyssa, and I promise not to come between you and Judy, okay?” She laughed, and they blushed hard. She had only said that to confirm if he also liked her back, and it was as though they were meant to be, It was mutual.

They headed towards the cafeteria to grab food, it was as if her life was normal again, but then Elena and her girls showed out of nowhere and shoved the food with Alyssa on her face, they grabbed her hands and pinned her on the floor. She struggled with their grip, but it was firm, Elena leaned down and landed two sharp, painful slaps on her cheek. The pain was too thrilling, and it sent sharp aches to her brain

“You think you can get away with Adrian and still get away with me? You sure are a joke barf girl.”

“Yes please, I would like to stay away from you.” Alyssa retorted, Elena breathed angrily before gripping her jaw tightly. She felt it might break for too much pressure.

“Elena, leave her alone.” Someone said, everyone's attention darted towards where they heard the voice and it was Raphael, Judy was behind him, he said again, “Isn't it tiring already, you're grown for Pete's sake, stop bullying.”

Elena cackled hard, like a villain, she went towards them and with one hit, she sent Judy to the floor, her other hand held Raphael's jaw and pressed harder, claws were visible on her fingers.

“So now even the tree boy gets to talk trash about me?” she released her grip and clawed his cheek and saw him straight to the floor even without hitting him, Alyssa watched in terror as both of her friends were in pain because of her.

“Why are you doing this?” She asked after studying her for some moment, knowing she wanted something.

“B**ch, I want you to leave my Dean alone, I heard he came to your dorm last night. What charm did you use on him?”

Alyssa glared at her in disbelief, so all this is because of Dean?

“What do you even find attractive in a guy like that?” She spat, irritated.

Everywhere went silent, no one murmured like before, and she began hearing footsteps approaching. It stopped right behind her head from where she laid. The being crouched and she met face to face with Dean Deville,

“You make it hard for someone to help you.” he looked incredibly handsome up close, but what did he mean by that.

He straightened up, and Alyssa could see Elena putting on her best behavior. 'Hmph.... men pleaser.' She scoffed as she sat upright. Raphael and Judy ran towards her but dare not say a word.

“Elena and Kitten has violated the school rules, so they're here by detained for the rest of this week.” He said, more like a commandment. Alyssa raised her brows, furious. She hasn't even gone for today's detention, and he's giving her a week detention more. Is there no higher body she could report to?

“What do mean detained?” Alyssa asked and all eyes fell on her like she had done the worst kind of sin, and she immediately regretted her action, he only snickered a bit, like it found it amusing and replied, “Detention. ”

“Dean baby, I didn't mean to, this wretched girl aimed at me...” Elena cried, playing the pity card, anyone with a soft heart would be easily fooled, but Dean faced her, with cold glares, her grabbed her neck and pushed her to the lockers, squeezing tightly, she made sizzling sounds like she was about to die. He released his grip as she went straight to the floor. Her face was pale. She was trying to catch her breath.

“I don't repeat myself. Besides creatures like you are easy to kill, remove it head,and it tosses around till it ends up dead... sweetheart, watch your movements.” He warned and vanished in the crowd like nothing happened, and everyone went their various ways like nothing happened.