The Sadistic Seven by Alyza (a court of thorns and roses ebook free TXT) 📕

else to hurt them.

Yasmin reached for me but Cody hissed and pulled me against his chest. Sighing, I leaned my head back and let out a loud groan.

"Cody?" Yasmin asked, hurt in her eyes

"Do not touch her." Cody said in a deathly calm voice

"C-Cody? What are you doing?"

Cody shook his head, "Do not hurt her, please, Minnie."

I sucked my teeth, "Well, as much FUN this is! I must be going. Good bye."

I tried getting free from Cody's grip but he just tightened his arms. After about five minutes I knew I wasn't going to get free. I slumped against him in defeat.

"This is so not fair. I'm a girl. You're all muscly and stuff." I huffed in anger, blowing my hair out of my eye

Cody laughed, his blue eyes twinkling. His eyes scanned my face, "You're beautiful."

"Thanks." I nodded slowly and tried to ease out of his arms

Nope. Not happenin'. He won't let go.

I shot him a look that he didn't because he was looking at the seething Yasmin.

"She's your mate." Yasmin stated in a tight voice

"Yes." Cody said awkwardly

"This seems like a family matter...I'm just gonna go. Let you two settle this. See ya never!" I grinned enthusiastically and tried to run

Damn his strong grip. He doesn't even look that strong but boy is he!

Yasmin took a deep breath, "Let her go. Now!" She yelled when Cody snarled

"No." He said defiantly

Suddenly, the six girls were surrounding us. I groaned and glared at Cody, "Really, dude? You just couldn't let me, huh? You have to do everything the hard way."

"Cody, just leave her alone." Arabella sighed

"She is mine!" He yelled and the lights went out

"Greeeeeat!" I cheered sarcastically, "This just got more fun."

"Cody." Yasmin hissed, her eyes red. "Let. Her. Go."

"I will not let you hurt her." He said confidently

"I won't!" Yasmin screamed in frustration, "Just let her go! She can kill you."

"Oh, I won't kill him. Just you. If you touch me, that is." I smiled as the lights came back on

The girls all looked at each other, skeptical. Rolling my eyes, I huffed. "I won't hurt you guys, okay?! I'm not like that."

"Good, then. Let us go." Remmington said, walking away

"Don't talk to us either." Yasmin glared and walked away with the others

"That was uncomfortable." I mumbled to myself

"Um, yes. Sorry for my sisters', they are just..." He trailed off, looking thoughtful. "Rude."

"Mmmm." I hummed, nodding in agreement

"What is your name?" Cody asked, finally letting me go

"Faith." I answered, walking away

Of course he followed!

"Last name?" Was that an accent?

"Mackenzie."

"Nice to meet you, Faith Mackenzie. I am Cody Astre." He smiled and held out his hand

I looked at his hand briefly before looking back at his face. "I don't know what you do with that hand."

Cody laughed, sending shivers and tinkled through my body. "Nothing gross, love. I promise."

"Love, eh?" I asked, blinking slowly

"Yes." He smiled, "May I sit with you at your lunch table?"

"Mmmmm." I thought about it before nodding, "You may."

He grabbed my hand, smiling. "Let us go?"

"Sure." I said slowly, "You're very punctual. Most people say 'Let's' not 'Let us'. Just an FYI."

"FYI?" He frowned in confusion

"..." I stared at him, "For real, Dude. For you information. FYI." I huffed, "You have a lot to learn, my young grasshopper."

"I am one hundred years old. Not young at all, my young mate." He smirked and held the cafeteria door open for me

"So, you're old?" I asked as we walked over to my table

The lunch room had gone quiet again and everyone was staring at us.

"Yes but I do not look old. Do I?" He asked me, his brows furrowed

"Nope. But ew. My mates an old man." I fake gagged and he grimaced

"I am not old." He glared playfully

"Sorta are." I smiled sheepishly

Cody laughed and pulled my seat out for me. I sat down and he scooted me in before taking a seat next to me. Elisa and Jordan were looking at us, well, more at Cody.

"Hello, I am Cody Astre. You are?" He asked Elisa, holding his hand out

"E-Elisa Mackenzie." Isa stuttered, placing her hand in Cody's

"You are sister, yes?" He asked me

I nodded, "Yeah."

Cody nodded and looked at Jordan as he pulled his hand out of Elisa's, "What is your name?"

"Don't touch my girlfriend." Jordan glared at Cody

"Don't touch my girlfriend? That is quite a name." Cody scrunched his face up in confusion

"His name is Jordan." Elisa glared at Jordan, "He's jealous."

"Of what?" Cody asked, looking up at Elisa

"Other guys touching me. Especially sexy ones." Elisa smirked at Jordan and looked him up and down

Cody grabbed my hand and looked at Jordan, "Do not fret. I have my...girlfriend already. Faith Mackenzie."

"Wow, you work fast." Elisa whispered to me, giving me a thumbs up

I laughed, "Whatever!"

"Oh..." Jordan nodded sheepishly, "Sorry."

"No worries, brother." Cody smiled, "So, you are new here?" He asked me

"Yeah. First day." I smiled and grabbed my water with my free hand

"Your sister has been here before. Where were you?"

"Boarding school for delinquent!" Elisa cracked up laughing, holding her stomach

"You were a bad girl?" Cody smirked

His smirked made my breath catch in my throat and I shook my head slowly. He leaned
closer, "Yes or no, Faith Mackenzie?"

"No." I squeaked

"Mmmm." He breathed, "Do you always lie?"

"Psh! No!" I scoffed, leaning away from him

"You are doing it again." He stated, tightening his hand around mine as he leaned closer. "You know my kind can tell when one is lying. Right, Faith Mackenzie?"

"Yup!" I nodded frantically, trying to get away. "I know everything about your kind."

"Why is that?" He arched a perfect blonde brow

I smirked, "For me to know and you to never find out."

Suddenly, we were in another dark hallway. Sighing, I rolled my eyes as Cody pushed me against the wall.

"How do you know about us?" He asked softly

I looked him in the eyes, "Because I do."

"But why? You are not even afraid."

"Your kind can't hurt me." I scoffed

"Why not?" He demanded

"I am the Savior."

(A/n: I was going to stop here but I was like, 'Eh, what the heck!'

I'll just keep going for a little bit more. Back to the story!)

"The savior of what?" Cody frowned

"Of your kind." I shrugged

His blue eyes met mine, "What is going to happen to my kind?"

"Ah, ah, ah." I tsked, wagging my finger in his face, "Now, dear Cody, why would I tell you?"

"Because my family is in danger." He growled

"Oh, I know that. But mine is, too." My voice was soft, soothing

"Why are they in danger?" Cody was confused, I could tell he didn't like confusion

I laughed, "Not telling."

I felt his presence enter my mind and I shrugged, leaning against the wall. He wasn't going to find anything.

Cody pulled out of my mind, anger clear on his face. "You know who is putting my kind in danger. Why not just tell me so I can stop them?"

"See, now, that's the real question. Not who is going to kill your kind. But why won't I tell you who they are. You're very smart, Cody. I can tell. Trust me when I say this. You will find out why I won't tell you and who is going to make your kind extinct. But will it be to late? That, is all up to you, Cody Zachias Astre."

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Publication Date: 10-16-2011

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