Wings of Darkness

Ch - 8 |Freya|

He was not an angel,

Not my guardian anymore,

Still when he is around me,

I feel so secure.

FREYA

Like I wasn’t stressed enough that we have to give a chem test now. Why is that happening to me? Alexander gave me the best kiss of my lifetime and then he went all distant and evil on me. But I had to get angry on him and even asked him to stay away from me. Could I survive if he did decide to stay away from me? I have been a zombie since he left for a month, I don’t want to be walking dead again.

I was not comfortable with the unwanted attention Martin was giving me. He went as far asking me for prom, even if it was a joke. I have been to dances before but just as school newspaper staff and once Evan asked me and I managed to say yes, I fell in bathroom that time spraining my leg. Basically I am not a party person, dressing up and walking in midst the crowd is not my thing.

I sighed as I saw Ms. Ishcovitz distributing the question papers, I studied for the test but I can’t remember a single equation now. And I was partner less so there was no option of a little cheating. I at least had to have a B to make good grades if I want to be med student.

I gave Brenna the usual look of contempt like we did before every test. That made me feel better and I returned to focus on recalling something from the book.

The third row was completed and now it was my rows turn. But before that could happen the class door opened and he walked in. He didn’t show any mannerism like angel Alexander did or smiled with a hint of fun in it. His face was set in deep frown and he walked in like he owned the place. Everyone just looked awed and surprised when he entered, awed mostly because he looked amazing.

And then walked on and sat next to me and there were other empty seats in the class. I didn’t even flinch or pulled away, I just looked at him surprised and to some level pleased.

The reaction of the girls were similar to when Alexander had previously walked in, they whispered excitedly and giggled not bothering to keep it inaudible. He was that gorgeous. Alicia told me how everyone was made to forget about him but now he was here again. And Ms. Ishcovitz was eyeing him in a flirty way again. At least that didn’t change.

“Excuse me, I have no notice about a new student.” She said.

And Alexander just bothered to give his name nothing else; it was like he was too proud for that. This was a new type of arrogance in him.

“So I was talking about the test.” Ms. Ishcovitz when she recovered from ogling him.

“I don’t think I am in mood for any test Ms. Tanya.” Alexander said with extreme coolness and arrogance which earned him appreciative glance from the girls around.

Though he was sitting next to me he never once looked at me, while I almost memorised him. My eyes noticed him, his black snug tee and ripped faded blue jeans, his hands that combed his messy dark brown hair. To put in a little erotic way, he looked edible.

My thoughts embarrassed me, so I looked away.

“F-Fine then no test today.” Ms. Ishcovitz said much to everyone’s surprise and my relief.

He had them other some charm, not just good looks charm but like some mind control, because there was dazed look on Ms. Ishcovitz face when she agreed for not taking the test. Was he still capable of mind control?

Finally he looked at me and gave me sly grin that sent shivers through me. I was on peak of my emotion since last night’s soul searing kiss. Even a smile from him made me weak. And then it hit me, he saved me from the test, maybe not deliberately but he did.

But he could not just mess with our academic schedule, that test was bound to happen later.

After fumbling for a while Ms. Ishcovitz started teaching and I noticed after few moments her eyes flickered with confusion towards Alexander as if not sure why she cancelled test for him or why he was allowed to sit next to me.

I gathered up my courage to ask him why he was here, but I decided to remain silent, it was risky to irk him in class with people around. He was a demon now.

“You do know I am going to nag you and follow you till you lift this spell you have done on me. You do know I am Prince of Hell; it takes a lot of guts and power to have me enchanted. Free me from this and I will spare your life.” He said to me in a low tone thankfully not attracting attention to us.

“And like I said million times before, I have not done anything to you. Can’t you sense I am human being demon Prince and all?” I whispered back still pretending to see in the book before me.

“You are not angry anymore.” He said it more like a question than a statement.

I ignored the question; I was not sure how I felt. I was not angry but it did hurt that he considered loving me a joke.

When he kept silent for a while my patience broke, “And I think I told you stay away from me?”

I noticed his hands curl into tight fist before he answered me, “I tried.”

The two words made my heart go in havoc, my voice betrayed me and I couldn’t form coherent words or thoughts. I interpreted his words as per my choice, he tried but he could not stay away from me. I allow myself to feel the ardour behind his words.

When I didn’t respond he continued, “If you so earnestly wanted me to stay then you should have stayed away from that deceiving human.”

I had no idea who he was talking about and I didn’t question him. I was still hung on his every word.

“You have no idea, do you?” His tone disbelieving and angry at something.

Exasperated he turned behind to see someone and then he shouted out in between the class not caring about the teacher or audience.

“Martin, stay away from her if you value your life.” He threatened Martin and I understood what he was saying.

How did he know Martin was flirting with me this morning? He can’t be stalking me like angel Alexander did, he was doing his guardian angel job. Insane as this might sound this made me elated.

The class was in too much shock with new student and his attitude. Martin looked even more troubled and annoyed as he glared back at Alexander. He was not confused at his accusation just really angry and I could also see a tint of wariness in his eyes. His inner instincts must have told him to be afraid of Alexander.

Suddenly Alexander kicked the desk ahead of him and walked out of class pulling me with him. His grip was too tight for my comfort and I was sure it would leave a mark. No one dared stop us not even the teacher.

“Alexander, calm down and stop pulling me.” I almost yelled at him.

Naturally he ignored me and kept pulling me. We walked till we reach ‘our’ spot, it was the place I first say demon Alexander and saw the angel side of guardian Alexander.

“Why did you do that?” I asked pouring intended anger in my words.

“I am aggravated, I have no idea why I came to school, I have no idea why I came in front of you or why I pretended to be a student or why I am anything since the day you came into my life. You have made my life miserable. Do you know I am supposed to be most powerful being?” His arm now digging painfully on my upper arms but I bit my tongue to stop myself from even wincing.

For a second his eyes looked at me with desire but then he growled angrily and pushed me away.

“Well I am not sure how a mere human could affect you this much. It’s only right if meek me have a crush on you but other way round is just insane.” The words out of mouth surprised me but I needed to say it loud.

He turned to glare at me with a certain level of confusion.

“Are you not afraid of me?” He asked looking at me as if I was a prey to be devoured.

I weighed his question. Was I afraid of him? Should I be afraid of him?

“No, I am not afraid of you. You hurt me with your words but I don’t think I could afraid of you. My mind is too busy trusting and admiring you that it doesn’t have the idea that it had to be afraid of you. I guess it is hard wired to see you as a protector than attacker.” I answered as truthfully as possible leaving love out of context.

Exasperation and confusion filled his eyes but after a moment it passed and he stepped closer again. In sunlight his hair glistened and emotions flickered in his black eyes. My eyes rested on his lips for a while and I licked my own in anxiousness. He could just kill me now but that didn’t bother me, I understood the crazy in love thing.

His hands raised and he cupped my face his thumb like a feather on my cheek. He inhaled deeply as if being this close was as unnerving to him as it was to me. His thumb formed small loops on my cheek, each loops making me tremble in pleasure. My eyes became heavy with the touch and I wanted him, needed him to kiss me right then.

“Why are you not afraid of me or hate me for that matter? Will you hate me if I told you I killed two humans yesterday in fit of rage?” He asked so softly in husky tone that it took me a while to register what he said.

Then when I did, my eyes shot open which were half closed in heaviness.

I let the horror sink in, he killed two people. My guardian angel had turned into a killer. My eyes must have widened in fear or horror of this news because a smirk grew on his face.

“Now are you scared?” He question, his warm hand still on my face.

Was it fine by me that Alexander killed two innocent souls? I didn’t had an answer to it , yet.