Okay...so I'd just like to warn Jessa fans out there that if you have come this far...THIS IS A WESSA STORY so don't hate me. OK? I support WESSA completely...so if you love Jessa, you probably won't want to read this. Just making that clear. :D
A knock at the door startled Tessa. "Yes?" The door swung open and in walked Jem. Tessa smiled and got up from her spot on the bed."Jem, good to see you. Is something the matter? Are you-"
Jem silenced Tessa with a kiss. Tessa melted into his embrace, but when she saw the look in his eyes, she broke away. "Jem, what-"
With a sharp movement, suddenly she felt a knife pressed against her throat. Tessa screamed; but she was too shocked to struggle or try to break free. "Jem!" her voice trembled. Was this a dream? A nightmare? Maybe if she just pinched herself, this would all go away...
Jem's sharp voice sliced through Tessa's thoughts. "Now I have have you right where I want you," Jem hissed. "Jem, why are you doing this?" Tessa whimpered. "Why-"
"Did you actually think that I ever loved you?" Jem spat. "that I wanted to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you? Are you that dumb not to realize I only want you for your powers? I am The Magister Tessa, in case you hadn't figured that out yet."
"B-bbut, how? I don't understand..." Tessa choked as Jem's grip on her throat grew tighter.
"you stupid, idiotic girl. You could be so much more than the Dark Sisters trained you to be, but prince charming Will had to come in save the day and delay plans even further. If it wasn't for him, this wouldn't even be happening right now. I wouldn't have had to gag my way through weeks of pretending to have feelings for you, instead, I could be ruling London, and possibly all of Europe!"
"What of your illness then? And Will?" Tessa glared at Jem defiantly, not willing to believe she had been set up, had fallen into such an obvious trap so easily,and actually let Jem, her sweet, kind, loving Jem use her in this way. She didn't want to believe it, couldn't believe it This wasn't true, it couldn't be.
"Did you think I was really sick? Did you ever wonder how I pushed everyone away during my "coughing fits"? And as for Will, I've known him long enough, long before you came into the picture. It was easy to convince him of my loyalty. He doesn't suspect anything, of course. But it doesn't matter now. Your mine, I own you, and there's nothing you can do about it."
And with those enraging words ringing in Tessa's ears, she let out a blood-curdling scream, in hopes that someone in the Institute would hear her.
I know this isn't perfect, but please tell me what you think. So let me know if I should post the next chapter or not. Thanks! :D