My Second Chance

Ryder's P.O.V

"I'm here." I announced as I stepped into the ward that Drew was in.

She looked up, her eyes meeting mine. "So soon?" She asked smoothly and hopped down from the bed, her feet landing gracefully, not making a sound. I controlled my uneven breathing. She looked out of the window and into the dark sky. "Hmm... you finished the first and second at 6:22. The last task is left." Drew turned back to me, her unique eyes boring into mine. I don't know how she tells the time by looking at the sky and I don't want to know. All I want is Sapphire back.

"Let's go. I'll follow you. Let's see where you lead me to." Drew said carelessly as she examined her hand, fire dancing from fingertip to fingertip.

"It doesn't bother you, does it?" I demanded angrily, feeling my blood boil. "Bother what?" Drew challenged, although I knew that she knew what I was talking about. "You don't feel nervous or scared? If I make a mistake, Sapphire's going to die." I snapped. "So?" She asked cooly, sparing me a glance as she went back to her fingers. "It doesn't bother you? At all? You are a part of her. She is a part of you. You fell nothing to all of this?" I waved my hand to gesture at my surroundings. "So you want me to feel something for this?" Drew raised an eyebrow. "Yes." I said exasperated. "So what would change if I did care? That's right, nothing. So why don't you stop bothering me and just let me follow the demon rulebook?" Drew snapped, her eyes darkening a shade. "Demon rulebook?" I raised an eyebrow in curiosity as her face visibly paled, turning into a lighter shade of pink. She hurriedly walked towards the door. "Come on, let's go. You don't have all day." She said hurriedly.

"Tell me Drew. Tell me about the demon rulebook." I crossed my arms. "You don't want Sapphire dead, do you? Let's go." She rushed out. The corner of my lips quirked up when I realized I had the upper hand.

Drew didn't want Sapphire to die. She was just using my fear to cover up her own fear. If Sapphire died, she wouldn't exist. She would be nothing. She'd fade to nothing.

"Tell me about it." I emphasized on each word, a smug smile making its way up my face. "No. There are rules I need to follow." She snapped, glaring heatedly at me. "You know I have the upper hand Drew, face it." I smirked, enjoying the moment too much. "Look here lover boy. Sapphire and Gwen might have feelings for you, going mushy whenever you're near, but don't you fucking think you affect me the same way cause you as hell well don't. So don't frikin tell me what to do and let's just go." Drew snarled, emotions rolling off her. But it wasn't anger I sensed, no... it was exasperation. She was practically begging me to leave the matter alone. I cocked my head to the right. Why would almighty demon Drew would be scared? She had mentioned the demon rulebook. It must be something inside that scares her. Somekind of punishment for the people who don't comply with the rules and regulations. Drew was still staring at me, but the exasperation clearer than day in her eyes now. "You can't spill it, can you? Its somekind of secret between demons." I stated. She shrugged. But the fact that she didn't deny it confirmed my suspicion. I pressed my lips into a firm line, debating whether to keep pressing the matter.

"Fine. Let's go. The faster I get Sapphire back, the faster I don't have to face you." I muttered and followed her out, keeping a maximum distance between us.

I felt everybody widening their eyes and scrambling away when Drew and me approached. Mum visibly paled, although I had no idea why. Alec, Cole and Sapphire's girlfriends stared in horror at what their friend became. Pack members freezed at the sight of her demonic state, not daring to utter a word... or breathe. We could even hear the wind passing through us.

Drew ignored them and turned to me. "Well? The last task. Aren't you going to take me there?" Drew snapped. "Someone's PMSing." I muttered. A fireball landed near my feet the following second, making me yelp in surprise. I stomp on the fire making it extinguish before the whole lawn lits up. I glared at her when I succeeded, but all she did was look at with an eyebrow raised. "Done muttering to yourself?" She didn't wait for a responce and snapped, "good." Whimpers came occasionally from the younger members. I grumbled under my breath. "Let's go." I muttered and stomped into the forest, her on my tail.

"Here?" Drew asked. Was it just me or did her voice waver. Must be you, Jay shrugged and I gave him a glare. I wasn't in my best mood right now. "Yeah, here." I mumbled, scratching the back of my head. She looked around anxiously. "But there's nothing here." She protested, fidgeting around. It seemed as though Drew was... nervous. "Just wait." I breathed out as I saw a tiny hint of light in the sky. The sun was rising. I tugged on her hand, which felt abnormally warm. Like really warm. "Don't touch me." She snapped, pulling her hand away. "There. If this isn't the place that will bring her back, I'll be completely helpless." I murmered, pointing to the visible R love S.

She turned to me slowly, meeting my gaze. Then, she surprised me by breaking into a large grin.

Not her signature smirks or eerie grins that says I'm a serial killer and imma stalk you kind of grins... but a real and genuine one.

back awkwardly, not knowing what to do. She let go

hey, I wanna see a demon, let's go to the zoo! These unusual hybrids, they haven't existed in centuries. And if one exists, she needs to find someone capable of protecting her." Drew sighed, twirling her glossy hair on her index finger. "Protect? Man, she's even more capable of protecting herself." I rolled my eyes. Her fingers closed around my arm, making my eyes snap back to hers quickly. "Do you know, how many people would kill to have the name 'demon slayer'? In case you didn't know, demons are hunted. If other packs knew about her, or even other supernaturals, do you know how much chaos it would cause? People would fight each other first and then, they'll hunt Sapphire down." She growled lowly, the

Drew can be scary

question." She said, counting her fingers as she answered my questions dutifully. So... she's

way to it's ends. A small red trident tatoo appeared onto the skin just above her chest, clearly visible as it shimmered in the sunlight. The girl in front of me exhaled loudly and slowly opened her eyes. Thise beautiful striking blue was finally back and I couldn't help the tears swelling in my eyes. My beautiful angel was

lips together. I smiled against her lips as she kissed me roughly, being the dominant. I nipped at her lip and she opened her mouth, giving me a turn for domination. I let my tongue freely roam

her again. Her eyes travelled back down to my

connected

Sapphire's P.O.V

A room with no windows or anything to amuse me. A room where red swirls of fire danced off

out. My voice echoed in the room, whispering my question over and over again. "Gwen?" I tried. The same echoes replied me, indicating I

me when nothing happened. I felt panic rising in me. "Okay, breathe Sapphire breathe."

over the room once more, hoping to find something that could get me out of here. Beads of sweat were trailing down my forehead. My hair was wet with sweat. Breathing was getting harder and harder by every second, air around me heating up. I feel myself burning up as every minute goes by, as if fire was surrounding me. The swirls of red fire from the walls were getting bigger and bolder. If I didn't know better, I couldve

my eyes closing, tiredness washing over me, threatening to take me to a deep

that was what

wake up... Something whispered softly, tugging me out of sleep. "Ryder?" I mumbled, my eyes still closed. Instead, I got zero response. I fluttered my eyes open, hoping to

children running around as they shouted with glee. Then, I saw Ryder. An exact replica of how he looked when we first met. His beautiful eyes that held heavy sadness snapped to mine. And all at once, my mother and the two children looked up at me. I felt embarassment cloud me. I shouldn't even be spying on them.

asking me to join them. I felt hope flutter in me. I could be united with my mother. I could have the perfect life, that's what everyone wishes for right? My children could have a grandmother and I could live in that flawless land. I took a large step forward, an invisible force pulling me to a never ending happiness. I could just feel dancing with joy as I felt the blast of happiness that hit me.

me,

saw chaos.

furiously. My heart contracted when I felt her energy weakening as she fought on. I closed my eyes and breathed in deeply. No, I wasn't going to let that horrible thing pull me away from the life I want. I opened my eyes but soon wished I still had them closed. I saw Willow and Bella being surrounded my shifters of another pack. They were all in wolf form, baring their teeth

happiness. It was going to

with my eyes closed. I wasn't going to let the mirror get the better of me. I couldn't. I thought of the beautiful and enchanting gold mirror where happiness was waiting for me.

as my leg went through, acting as a portal. I