Chapter 7 Ninety days

SEVEN

Rielle's hand was getting tired from being extended for long and so she wanted to withdraw it but he held her wrist and brought her closer to him.

"You don't try any cunning way with me." He said.

Rielle was trying to understand what he meant but suddenly felt a sharp pain in her neck and then a fang going deep into her neck.

"Shit!" she cursed, closing her eyes.

It hurt. It hurt so much that she felt as if her neck was getting cut off, but suddenly, the pain felt good. It turned into pleasure that she wanted it to continue and not stop.

Mercury kept drawing a life source from her and the black mist around him disappeared. His eyes went back to it normal misty grey and the veins throbbing in his face went in, bringing him back to his normal self.

When he got back himself, his strength and his powers, he pulled his fang out of her and faced her again. He expected to see her drained but she wasn't. Was it the power of the creator?

Rielle moved her legs and was surprised that she could move them again without any pain. At some point, she felt as if her legs were gone for good.

"You have ninety days. Ninety days to bring back Keisha or, you die." he stated and stood up. "Your remaining life source will be mine after those ninety days."

Rielle never expected him to do that but then, even though she will not be able to bring her back, she will enjoy her life to the fullest for those ninety days. She will get the number of hot boys she can get, have all the fun in the whole world and get all the riches she have always wanted.

She smiled and nodded. "Don't worry about that, Rielle got it covered."

Not saying another word to her, he turned to leave but she asked another question. "How do I know you will surely protect me?"

"I gave you my mark. Wherever you are or what ever danger you are facing, I will be there. I can't run away when you have my mark." he said and disappeared.

Rielle jerked back in fright and placed a hand on her chest. "I am not sure I will get used to that." she muttered to herself and flinched when the door opened.

Seeing who walked in, she heaved a sigh of relief.

The door opened and the man she had seen earlier walked in with a tray of food. "You are awake." He said with a huge smile and walked to the bed..

He dropped it on the seat beside the bed and sat down beside her. "I am sorry about the way my brother treated you. He can be a handful sometimes."

"I know. A man without a heart and soul. A man who doesn't even mind hurting his own family for the power he wants."

"You do know that? That was a prophecy given when he was born."

"I know everything. Unfortunately, that was his development so he could be the perfect antagonist."

He narrowed his eyes, not understanding a thing of what she said, but he just shook it off and brought the plate of chicken and veggies.

"I don't know what you eat in your real world but I think this would be able to satisfy you."

She smiled and picked a drumstick but was interrupted by Levi barging into the room. He looked perplexed and that got Rielle and Hermes wondering what was going on.

"Is there something wrong?" Hermes asked.

"Trouble is about to start. Jupiter and Venus are both here." He announced, taking Hermes aback while Rielle stared in wonder.

Jupiter? He is the main protagonist of her story. The man who she made perfect. Her lips lifted into a smile as she thought of how perfect her plan was. Jupiter would be the perfect person to help in her plan.

Hermes rubbed the back of his neck and clicked his tongue. His two siblings in Mercury territory is really disastrous. "This is trouble. Where is Mercury now?" he asked.

"I don't know." Levi crossed his fingers and rested them at the back of his neck as he faced Rielle. She wasn't bothered about it and it was understandable. "My lady, we have something urgent to attend to. Can you stay in here and not come out for the time being? We promise, we will be done with all this as quick as possible."

That wasn't her plan and so promising them might actually mean breaking the promise later. She bit her lower lips and looked down.

Levi walked closer until he was at arm length with her. He took in a deep breath and said in unsteady breath. "Try to understand the situation. It would be dangerous outside."

"I know. I will stay in here and wait." she replied in a low voice.

Levi stared at her for a while before he turned and went out of the room with Hermes behind him. Immediately they closed the door, Hermes faced a soldier.

"Do not let her out. It is dangerous now and we would have to contain the situation first." He instructed and left immediately.

Rielle quickly stood up from the bed and walked to the door. She opened it a bit and peeped out. There was a soldier werewolf waiting outside. She sighed wearily and closed the door gently not to get the attention. She walked to the window and looked down.

....

The once dark and quiet palace suddenly became filled with life when two powerful beings stepped into the building.

It was what he hated. Mercury hated that feeling and he knew it wasn't going to end soon. He stood by the terrace with his eyes focused on the throne hall, watching his siblings as they walked in further.

Jupiter suddenly stopped and slowly looked up, his gaze meeting that of his brother's.

"Shouldn't there be a welcoming party or something? I mean, it's being a while we visited." Venus said and clicked her tongue. "I mean, we have never visited at all so this would be the first." she added and looked around. "Even the palace is just like you. It is as dark as your heart and as lifeless as you even though there are people living here."

Mercury and Jupiter never stopped staring at each other, completely ignoring what Venus said. The hatred in their hearts were visible in their eyes as they glared at each other. That moment, they both wanted to get a hold of each other and tear themselves apart.

In Jupiter's eyes was nothing but anger, pain and hostility. The thought of his brother betraying him was something he wouldn't forget or forgive in his whole life. They were enemies right from birth and would remain so till their last breaths.

Venus sighed heavily and shook her head. "Enough with this glaring and staring. Let's go to the main point. This visit." she sneered and looked at Mercury. "This place is too toxic for me. I need to leave immediately. So, where is the girl? Bring her here. We are going back to the main city with her. Father's order." she announced but that never stopped the two brothers from glaring at each other.

Venus rolled her eyes and went to take her seat instead. She knew the glaring and transmitting their spite for each other through their eyes wouldn't end anytime soon.

Hermes and Levi arrived too and seeing the tension between the two brothers, got them tensed. It would take no time for them to attack each other but it wasn't a good time for that.

"Venus, Jupiter. Welcome to Amocron. Why don't you come with me. We prepared a feast for you." Hermes spoke out.

Venus rolled her eyes and stood up. "Great, some good news. I was getting tired of watching this two glaring at each other." she faced her brothers. "If you two want to fight, go ahead with it. It would make a great feast with a side show." she winked and made to leave but stopped when Jupiter spoke up first.

"It's being a while haven't it, Alex?" He asked with so much spite in his voice.

"I don't remember sending an invitation to you, Elijah."

"I am not here for you. Where is the creator? We are going with her." The hall went silent as no one said anything. They were all anticipating to hear a reply but Alex remained silent.

"I am right here." a voice said and they all swirled their heads to where the voice came from.