"We must get her back to the House of Night." Darius said firmly, arms crossed over his broad chest.
Stevie Rae had just spent the last thirty minutes watching Zoey bleed all over Stevie Rae's desk. Zoey had been attacked by a Raven Mocker—what was she even doing outside in the first place?—and had been close to dying.
Darius had instructed her, Damien, Shaunee, and Erin to make a circle; thinking the elements would heal Zoey. Aphrodite had stood in for Spirit, even though Stevie knew she'd rather not. Aphrodite didn't enjoy being a stand in for Circle casts.
Even so, the elements had helped Zoey—but only for a little while. To heal fully she'd need to be around adult vampyers; the two they had wasn't going to cut it. So now they were debating on going back to the school; the place that was being overrun by Neferet and Kalona. Along with a handful of Raven Mockers.
"So she can be killed?" Erik spoke up from the back of the room, his words clipped, "You know that's what Neferet wants. For Zoey to be out of the way so she can rule over us."
"That won't happen." Zoey spoke up from where she lay on the desk, her head pillowed in Heath's lap, "The Raven Mocker freaked when he attacked me. That means he wasn't supposed to hurt me, just bring me back to school."
"And you think Neferet won't kill you anyway? You're her number one target, Zoey, she'd do anything to make you go away forever." Erik narrowed his eyes, jaw clenched.
"But she won't." Zoey said firmly, her voice clearer since casting the Circle, "Kalona wouldn't let that happen. He's, like, obsessed with me, or something?"
"Figures." Erik muttered under his breath.
"She's right." Heath nodded, "For whatever reason Kalona doesn't want Zo hurt. Or killed. So maybe going back to school would be a good thing."
"And how do you know that? You're just a human." Erik snapped.
Heath's eyebrows furrowed, "Because I know Zo, lots more than you do, and if she's right about something then she's right about something." He gave Erik a smug look.
Stevie Rae sighed, could those two go five minutes without fighting like apes? She loved Z but her boyfriends were getting on her nerves.
"Guys," Zoey cautioned, "put aside your jealousy, please. We need to focus."
"Sorry, babe." Heath smirked at her, his eyes all dopey and puppy-like.
Zoey smiled softly, "You're forgiven."
"Can we get back on track, please?" Aphrodite asked, annoyed and bored.
Stevie Rae bit back a smile, she looked at Aphrodite who sat next to her on the bed. She had a tired look on her face; her hair was put in a ponytail, and she looked about ready to smack the two boys.
Stevie slipped her hand into Aphrodite's, making sure no one else saw them, and squeezed. She saw Aphrodite press her lips into a line to keep from smiling.
"She's right." Zoey said, "So, the plan is to take me back to the House of Night, get healed up, and then leave again. The sooner we're away from Neferet and her mess, the better."
Stevie Rae had to agree, it sounded like a good plan. Stable, to the point. But it wouldn't be that easy, not with Kalona and his sons there to keep them at bay.
"But what about Kalona?" Damien asked, he'd been standing against the wall with Jack, watching quietly, "He's going to be with Neferet and that means he'll try to hypnotize us."
"You felt it too?" Shaunee asked, she and Erin were sitting on the ground beside Damien.
"Yeah," He answered sheepishly, "I did."
"Wait," Zoey broke in, "how many of you felt Kalona's pull? Like you wanted to break from the Circle and join him."
"I wanted to run right up to him." Damien continued, "He looked so beautiful. It was hard to resist."
"Me too," Jack said timidly, "I wanted to give him a big hug and stay with him forever."
"What made you stop?" Darius asked, eyes trained on them.
"Well, I just thought of the Circle and keeping it together. Of being tied to Z and everyone else." Damien explained.
"I thought of being with Damien. I didn't want to get separated from him and I knew that the Circle was a safe place to be." Jack stated with a small smile.
"Good, that's good." Darius nodded, "And you two?" He looked to Shaunee and Erin.
"I wanted to throw myself at him." Erin said softly, almost looking guilty, "Wanted to please him in any way I could. Make him see me. Want me."
"Same here, Twin. I was ready to fall to my knees and worship him." Shaunee sighed, "But I didn't. I just kept my focus on my element and knew that Nyx was with me. She wouldn't want me to risk losing her over some hot angel."
Erin nodded in agreement, "Ditto, Twin. One hot guy isn't worth our Goddess."
"I just thought of Zoey." Erik spoke up, making Stevie Rae look from the Twins to him.
She heard Heath scoff and mutter something like bitch under his breath.
"What about you, Stevie Rae?" Zoey asked, "Where you drawn to Kalona?"
Stevie Rae tightened her hand on Aphrodite's, swallowing thickly she looked at Zoey, "No. I wasn't. I was too busy writhing in pain to notice his so-called 'allure.'" She rolled her eyes, "He's not worth it."
Zoey nodded, though there was a strange look in her eyes; almost like guilt or annoyance.
"Aphrodite?" Zoey prompted, "What about you?" She looked to Aphrodite, eyes clear of anything but curiosity.
"No, I didn't." Aphrodite said, "Didn't even look at him." Her voice was flat, cool.
Stevie Rae looked at her, she wanted to know why Aphrodite hadn't felt Kalona's pull. Hadn't wanted to run to him and bow at his feet like everyone else.
Later, Aphrodite mouthed, her eyes gentle.
Stevie Rae nodded slightly and looked back at Zoey, who was asking the same question to the red fledglings. They all said no, they hadn't felt like being with Kalona.
Darius said the same thing, he hadn't wanted to join his brother Warriors in worship over Kalona. He had a duty to Zoey and the Circle and he was going to respect it.
"Okay, so, now we know how to avoid that feeling if, or when, we see him." Zoey explained, "So, let's get back to school."
"We can't all go," Erik said, "a smaller group would be better. Less people to worry about bringing back here."
"What do you propose?" Darius asked.
"Well, Heath can't go because he's human. He'd get killed in a heartbeat."
"Erik—" Zoey started.
"Listen, bro, lay off!" Heath argued, "Just because I'm human doesn't mean I can't kick your ass!" He looked ready to jump from the table and throttle Erik.
"I'm just saying it'd be better if you stayed here." Erik explained, his blue eyes flaming.
"Why? So you can have Zo all to yourself? News flash, boy wonder, she dumped you."
Erik frowned, "I'm just trying to make sure you don't end up in the morgue. And I'll have you know—"
"Enough!" Zoey shouted, sending a wave of power through the room.
Stevie Rae felt something electric dance across her skin, raising the hair on her arms. A pressure on her soul, almost. Odd.
Everyone stared wide eyed at Zoey, who just looked annoyed and maybe a little smug, "Just stop with the fighting. It's annoying and not what we're focusing on right now."
"Erik's right, the fewer people going back, the better. So, here's whose coming: Darius, Damien, the Twins, and Aphrodite. Stevie Rae will stay here so she can keep an eye on the red fledglings. And Heath, Erik's also right on you staying here." She gave him a firm look.
"Why? What if you need me? What if that winged-guy tries something?" Heath asked, tone impatient, almost pleading.
"Heath, I can't risk you getting hurt or worse. You need to stay here, out of danger. Trust me when I say that it's for the best." Zoey assured.
Heath stared at her for a beat, contemplating her words, "Fine." He huffed, "But only because you say so—not him." He gave Erik a pointed look.
"We should leave now." Darius suggested, "It is almost sunrise and you're still in danger of bleeding out, Priestess." He gave Zoey a weary look, his eyes scanning the long lash across her shoulders.
"Yeah, yeah," Zoey sighed, her face paling a bit, "I hear ya'. Let's go."
Everyone started to move; Darius ordered Heath to lift Zoey from the table and follow him out of the room. Erik following close behind. Damien took Jack aside and whispered to him about being safe and keeping things calm. Jack nodded his head, let out a sniff, and kissed Damien feverishly. They pulled apart and left the room holding hands. The Twins talked quietly, saying that classes may be canceled due to the 'hot, evil, winged-guy taking over the place.'
"Maybe you show come too." Aphrodite whispered, her eyes on the Twins.
"Why?" Stevie Rae asked, watching as the Twins left the room and the red fledglings shuffled in from the hallway.
"Because you're part of the Circle and they could use your help. Earth is pretty important and could defiantly win in a fight." She explained.
"Thanks, but I should stay here. Make sure they're okay—" She looked at the red fledglings, they were quietly talking together, "—and keep an eye on Heath and Erik, who knows what would happen if they were alone."
Aphrodite rolled her eyes, "Who cares about those two dorks. They won't actually fight, Erik's too pretty and Heath's too stupid."
Stevie Rae giggled, "True. But I need to stay here with them," She looked back at the fledglings, "they need me."
"Why? They'll be fine without you. They're in control and perfectly capable of taking care of themselves. You're their High Priestess, not their babysitter."
Stevie sighed, "Yeah, I guess so. But, I have a feeling Zoey won't like them being alone, especially with Heath around."
"Who cares what she thinks," Aphrodite said bluntly, "they're your fledglings, not hers. You can have them do whatever you want. Plus, they're not going to eat Heath, he's been here a whole day and they've kept their distance. And, now that him and Z have imprinted they're not gonna want to touch him." She squeezed Stevie's hand reassuringly, a soft smile turning her lips up.
Stevie Rae felt warmth bloom in her chest, "Since when are you so good at giving advice?" She smiled teasingly.
"Since always, you just never listened." Aphrodite bumped her shoulder against Stevie's, "So, what do you say? Are you in?"
Stevie Rae bit her lip, Aphrodite did have a point, the red fledglings were behaving well ever since they got their humanity back. And if they did get thirsty there was a whole fridge full of blood bags. She could trust them to be on their own, they were good at looking after themselves. A High Priestess had to trust her fledglings, right?
"Okay." Stevie Rae nodded, "I'm in."
"Perfect." Aphrodite grinned.
Stevie Rae rolled her eyes good-naturally before calling the red fledglings to her attention. She explained that she would be going back to school with the others; to help with the Circle and see what had become of the House of Night. She instructed that they all be on their best behavior and keep an eye out for each other and everyone else. To make sure no one got separated or left out of any plans. To be smart and be safe.
"I trust all of you," Stevie Rae said, meeting each and every one of their eyes, "but just to be sure I'm leaving someone in charge. Just to make things a little more . . . organized."
"So, Elliott," She looked to the redheaded boy who stood in the back, hoodie up and hands in his pockets, "you're in charge."
"W—What?" He gulped, eyes wide against his pale, thin face, "Why me?"
"Because you're smart and will know what to do." Stevie Rae answered, sure of herself, "Make sure everyone stays together and no one gets hurt. Easy enough, yes?"
Elliott nodded, his teeth biting his bottom lip.
Stevie Rae smiled softly at him, "You can do this, Elliott, I know it."
"I—" He started but stopped, he took a deep breath, lifted his chin, "Okay, I'll do my best."
"That's all I ask."
"You are coming with us?" Darius asked moments later. He, Stevie Rae, and Aphrodite stood near the entrance of the depot.
Stevie Rae crossed her arms, "Yes, I am. I'm part of the Circle, so I should come with." She hoped she sounded firm.
The Warrior frowned, "But what of the red fledglings? Can we trust them not to cause havoc while we are gone?"
"That's for me to worry about, Darius, they are my fledglings; and I trust them not to do anything too stupid. Like, kill someone or destroy the depot." She explained, "They're good people, I wouldn't have left them if they weren't. Trust me on this."
Darius looked to Aphrodite who stood beside Stevie Rae, "Your thoughts?"
"I agree with Stevie Rae. If she says to not worry then you shouldn't." She assured, meeting the Warrior's eyes, "Now, less talk and more walk. We don't want Z to die before we make it to the school." She shooed him toward the door.
Darius nodded, though he looked weary, "As you wish, Prophetess." He opened the door and gestured for Stevie Rae and Aphrodite to go first.
When they got to the hummer, snow pelting them and melting into Stevie Rae's shoes, they opened the door and Stevie Rae slid in beside Damien. Zoey was laid out on the back seats, her head in Damien's lap. Stevie Rae gently lifted Zoey's legs, took a seat, and left Zoey's feet fall into her lap. Aphrodite closed the door and went around the car toward the passenger seat.
"Stevie Rae?" Zoey asked, her voice confused and weak, "What are you doing here? Why aren't you with the others? The red fledglings?"
"They're fine." Stevie Rae answered, rubbing a hand up and down her leg, "Everything is under control and there's nothing to worry about." She smiled reassuringly.
"But what about Heath? Jack? What if something happens and you're not there to fix it?" Zoey looked close to tears, she struggled to sit up but winced against the pain.
"Calm down, Z, getting worked up will only make you weaker. Just focus on getting better and leave the worrying to us." Stevie Rae said.
Zoey laid her head back down and took a shaky, deep breath, "Let's just go." And closed her eyes.
Darius got in the car, pulled out of the parking lot, and go on the street that would lead them back to school.
The drive was quiet, the only sound was the windshield wipers batting back the snowflakes. Everyone was staring out at the snowy, deserted town. No one was outside, walking to school or work. Shops were closed and the bus stop was empty. Snow covered every inch of the streets and sidewalks, walls of it blocked the windows of shops and cafes. The sky was a cloudy, gray sheet; the sun hidden away by the cold and ice.
The ice storm had made Tulsa barren of any life; everyone was inside, avoiding the chill and snow.
"This is so weird." Shaunee breathed from the way back of the car, Stevie Rae turned to see the girl looking out the window in wonder, "It's like something out of a movie."
"Right? It's like apocalyptic, everyone is gone and hiding from the zombies. Or Raven Mockers I should say." Erin replied, her eyes looking out her own window.
"I think I'd rather have zombies." Damien murmured, Stevie Rae looked to see him biting his lip.
"At least everyone is inside." Zoey spoke softly, her eyes still closed, "One less thing to worry about."
They lapsed back into silence, Stevie Rae kept her eyes ahead, waiting to see the peak of the school. They were almost there, she could feel it.
"Anyone else feel like throwing up?" Damien asked, his face had drained of color, eyes wide with fear.
"Yes." The Twins said together.
"A little bit." Aphrodite spoke from the front seat, she turned and met Stevie Rae's eyes, "You?"
Stevie Rae furrowed her brow, she didn't feel sick. Her head didn't hurt or anything close to feeling off.
She shook her head just as Zoey said, "It's Nyx. She's warning us of the danger we're about to face." Stevie Rae looked down to see Zoey looking from her to Damien and to the Twins.
"Just stay strong, call on your element and keep it close to you. Use it to shield yourselves." Her voice was oddly clear, her face no longer pale and drawn in pain.
"She is right," Darius said, "protect yourselves and keep your guard up. Who knows what we are about to walk into."
Stevie Rae felt a chill go down her spine, she could see the gates of the House of Night. Black and tall; the tops of them shaped into sharp, deadly points. Ice covered it, making it glitter against the car's headlights; icicles hung from the tops, making it look beautiful and haunted. Like something out of a fairy tale, the gates to an Ice Queen's castle.
Beside the gates was a Raven Mocker, they moved in front of the car, holding up a hand for Darius to stop. They walked toward the driver's side and knocked on the window with their human hands.
"Be ready." Zoey murmured.
As Darius rolled down the window Stevie Rae took a deep breath and channeled her element. She felt the soothing, warm rush of Earth envelope her quickly. It caressed her face, invisible but known. She closed her eyes and focused on it.
Please, Earth, protect me. Protect us. We need you to keep us safe, and in return I will keep you safe. Please.
Opening her eyes, she pressed her lips together to keep from smiling when a swirl went through her stomach and seemed to flow out through the car. She saw Aphrodite gasp and cough to cover it.
"What business do you have?" The Raven Mocker's voice made a chill go through Stevie Rae. They sounded like a man, deep and husky. But the words were distorted, choppy and mangled. His tongue slipping against the syllables.
"A fledgling is in need of medical care. I need to get her to the infirmary, now." Darius explained, his voice strong and clear.
"Who is the fledgling?"
"Zoey Redbird. She has been harmed by one of your own, so I suggest you let us through." Stevie Rae saw the Warrior's eyes narrow.
The Raven Mocker closed his beak, his eyes lost in thought, he inclined his head forward till it was inside the car. Darius leaned back as the Raven Mocker looked from him to Aphrodite and then to Zoey and Damien. Stevie Rae caught his gaze and she lifted her chin, she wouldn't show him that she was afraid.
The Raven Mocker hissed and pulled his head out of the car, "What is of the other fledglings?" His voice cold like the ice that covered the gate.
"They are part of Zoey's Circle. They came in case she had need of them." Darius answered.
"And her? She is human?" The Raven Mocker pointed his finger at Aphrodite.
"I am Nyx's Prophetess. I came to be sure nothing goes wrong while Zoey is being tended to." Aphrodite spoke smoothly, her voice calm and polite.
The Raven Mocker glared at her, his thin, red tongue licked the top of his beak, "Very well." He looked back at Darius, "You may enter."
"Thank you." Darius said as he rolled up the window.
The gates opened, the icicles falling and shattering on the ground and against the roof of the car.
Darius soon parked the car and instructed Stevie Rae to get out of the car so he could get Zoey.
Stevie Rae did so; watching silently as the Warrior grabbed her friend and pulled her from the car. Zoey was pale and panting but awake.
"Use your elements to strengthen Zoey." Darius ordered as they began walking across the parking lot and toward the main building.
The infirmary was located near the end of the building, blocked off by two double doors.
Stevie Rae took another breath and sent some of her element toward Zoey.
Protect her.
They made it to the infirmary just as the voice called to them. They stopped as Neferet stood in front of them. She looked smug, like she knew they'd come crawling back to her soon enough. Injured and weak.
"Hello!" She crowed, arms spread as if in joy, her smile blazed against her pale skin, eyes bright with victory, "You have returned to your home, thank the Goddess!"
"We've only come so Zoey can seek medical attention." Darius corrected, lightly shifting Zoey in his arms.
"Well of course you have," Neferet chuckled, "last I checked there aren't any Healers in those dirty tunnels."
"Please, this fledgling needs help." Darius pleaded, his eyes wide with urgency.
"Who needs help?" The new voice made Stevie Rae shudder. It was smooth like honey, low and soothing.
Kalona stepped out of a side room and stopped beside Neferet, his amber eyes bouncing from Stevie Rae to Damien.
Stevie Rae had to admit Kalona was beautiful; he was tall, like six feet; broad shoulder, smooth, strong abs; skin the color of copper; his hair was black like the night sky and stopped at his shoulders. It was shinny and smooth-looking.
He looked like he was in his late twenties, his face youthful and lovely.
His large, black wings were tucked against his back; he only wore black, lose-fitting pants. No shoes.
"Hello, my love." Neferet purred, her hand gliding up his arm, stopping at his bicep.
Kalona cut his gaze from Darius and smiled at her, "Hello. What is going on here?"
"It appears that our Zoey is badly injured." Neferet said, her tone artless, "She needs our help."
Kalona's loving expression changed to one of fury, his eyes burned, "Injured? How was she injured?" He threw Neferet's hand off his arm, his jaw clenched, "Who did this?" His voice boomed against the walls.
Stevie Rae felt her heart leap in her throat, she clenched her hands into fists. She focused on her element to calm her.
Kalona was like a rose, beautiful and sweet, but had thorns that would draw blood. His anger was electric and fiery, burning anyone who got close to it.
"A Raven Mocker." Darius spoke up, "One of your sons attacked her back at the depot. They wanted to bring her to you but failed."
Kalona's eyes narrowed, "Who are you?" He took a step toward them.
"I am Darius, a Son of Erebus Warrior. I am also these fledglings' protector."
Kalona looked to Stevie Rae, his eyes on her forehead, on her Mark, "This one is not a fledgling."
"Yes but she needs a protector none the less." Darius answered.
Kalona stared at Stevie Rae a little while longer, she lifted her chin and met his gaze, daring him to take a step toward her. To touch her.
He smirked at her before turning back to Darius, "One of my own hurt her, you say?"
"Yes."
"They will be punished." His voice was dark, almost gleeful, "I've told them to be gentle with that one." He gestured toward Zoey, "My apologies, fledgling."
Stevie Rae looked to see Zoey staring back at Kalona, a lost, dazed look on her face. She looked as if she wanted to jump into Kalona's arms.
Earth, knock some sense into Z.
Zoey stiffened and shook her head, blinking she looked from Kalona to Neferet, "We aren't staying here. After I'm healed we're leaving and going back to the depot."
The High Priestess chuckled, "Oh are you? And how long do you think you'll make it before dying in your own blood? An hour? Maybe four?"
"Neither," Zoey said, her voice shaky, "we have enough vampyers to survive. We'll be fine."
Neferet nodded her head, "Of course you will, Zoeybird, of course you will." Her tone sarcastic.
"Enough talk!" Kalona commanded, "Give me the girl so she can be taken care of!" He held out his arms and made a give-it-here gesture at Darius.
"Will you at least allow me to say goodbye to my friends?" Zoey asked.
Kalona looked her in the eyes, "Yes."
Damien moved slowly toward Zoey, his eyes a little misty; he put his hand on her shoulder and kissed her cheek. He murmured a 'goodbye,' and shuffled away.
The Twins were crying silently, they squeezed Zoey's hands and said they'd see her soon.
Stevie Rae took a deep breath and walked over to her friend, placing a hand on her shoulder she said, "You'll be okay, Z. Don't worry." She let a little more of her element go to Zoey.
"Love you." Zoey whispered.
"You too." Stevie Rae smiled and went back to her spot.
Aphrodite said 'goodbye,' touched Zoey's arm and went to stand beside Stevie Rae.
Kalona was given Zoey and he turned briskly away from the group and into a medical room.
Neferet stared at them just as the door closed, "Even though you intend to leave, you are still required to get an education. So I expect you to be in class tomorrow. And since it is almost sunrise you should go back to your dorms and sleep." Her tone was assertive, an adult lecturing a child.
"Why should we?" Aphrodite spoke up, her voice cool, "Are classes still going on?"
"Yes, Aphrodite, they are." Neferet matched her tone, "Though I don't see why you're here. No humans at the House of Night. Ever." Her look was condescending.
"Hate to say this, Neferet, but I'm not like any other human. Nyx is still with me and I don't think she's planning on letting me go anytime soon." Aphrodite crossed her arms, "Unless you'd like to talk to her about that?"
The High Priestess scowled, "I don't see why Nyx blessed you with visions, even after everything you've done. You are a wretched girl and it's heartbreaking that the Goddess thinks otherwise."
"I could say the same to you." Aphrodite shot back, "You'd think she'd take your Mark away and caste you aside."
Stevie Rae pursed her lips, that was a good point.
"How dare you disrespect me, you insolent child! I am your High Priestess, you should be showing me gratitude!" Neferet's words slammed into Stevie Rae, sending goosebumps up her arms. The power of the woman's words crackled through the air.
"For what?" Aphrodite didn't look fazed by Neferet's outburst, instead she just looked pissed, "What have you done for me?"
"I kept you here when no one else wanted you! That's what!" Neferet hissed, her green eyes going dark with rage.
Stevie Rae focused her element, ready to use it to bat off Neferet if the moment arose.
"I don't need you to feel wanted." Aphrodite said, her teeth clenched, "You don't even know the first thing about being wanted."
Neferet seethed, her teeth pulled back in a hiss, "You may be here but you will never belong." With that said she whipped around and marched into the room that held Zoey and Kalona.
"Wow." Damien whispered, "Good job, Aphrodite."
"I've never seen her so pissed." Erin said in a hushed voice.
"Whatever." Aphrodite shrugged, flipping her hair with ease, "She needed to be told what's what."
"You should go back to your dorms." Darius said, "It is sunrise and you need to rest."
"What about school? We aren't actually going to classes are we?" Damien asked.
"Until Zoey is better and we can leave without causing a scene, I suggest you carrying on like normal." He explained.
"So, classes?" Shaunee asked, a tilt to her head.
"Yes, classes." Darius gave her a soft smile, "I will stay here and wait for Zoey."
They shuffled off then, Stevie Rae let her element go, imagining that it was sinking back into the Earth. Safe and sound.
Outside, Damien told them he'd see them at breakfast and went off toward the boys' dorms. The girls walked toward their building in silence; all lost in thought.
When they were upstairs in the building the Twins went to their room and Stevie Rae walked Aphrodite to hers.
Pausing at the door Aphrodite looked at Stevie Rae, "Would you mind staying?" Her voice soft.
"Yeah, but what if someone sees?" Stevie Rae asked.
They weren't exactly out to people, not even their friends. Yes, their imprint was public—everyone had seen it—but their feelings, their whatever-this-was was privet.
"I don't want to worry about that." Aphrodite took Stevie Rae's hand, pulling her closer to her, "I just want to sleep and only stress over what I'm going to have for breakfast."
Stevie Rae smiled, resting her forehead against Aphrodite's, "I think I'll do the same."
"I'm really glad you came, I don't think I'd be able to do this without you." Her breath tickled Stevie Rae's cheek, "You . . . . You make me a stronger person."
Stevie Rae's smile grew, "No, I don't, Aphrodite. That's all you."
Aphrodite giggled and pressed her lips lightly to Stevie Rae's.
Stevie Rae fell into the kiss, letting her mind go blank and her heart race with peace.
They pulled apart and Aphrodite opened the door to her room where they crawled into bed and fell asleep.
A/N: This is the second part to the first chapter, I hope you enjoyed it! I've been considering expanding this further, maybe like a short story, what do you think? I enjoyed writing this chapter, it was fun seeing Stevie Rae and Aphrodite get closer and see Stevie Rae be a leader. Please leave a review and I'll see you later xx
