The A girl by Hope (best book series to read txt) 📕

in my life I had to get sick as well. Why was all of this happening all of a sudden? I grabbed my laptop, and looked at my calendar thinking maybe it was that time of month. It would explain the mood swings. I kept flipping through dates, and froze when I realized it was one month until graduation and two until my 18th birthday. The birthday where I was going to turn into some death goddess. The birthday I’d been dreading since I learned of my twisted past, and of the corrupt future that lay ahead of me.
Chapter 8: Goddess

I sat there trying not to hyperventilate as I looked at the date. These dates left me with such mixed feelings. The day after graduation I was leaving. The day after graduation I would be on my way to meet my dad, but I would also be leaving everyone I cared about behind. The numbers dwindled, but would I even be able to say goodbye to Rose? To Elle? Or to…Aaron? How was I supposed to leave them behind? I wanted to meet my father, and the outside world would be too dangerous for them. The life here was too dangerous for me, but once I was outside of these walls anyone and everyone could attack me. Any delusion I had of safety would be gone. Then, I would turn eighteen. Eighteen was supposed to be freedom, but to me it marked the day of my entrapment. As soon as my full powers came in all hell would break loose. Who knows what will happen? I could kill everyone and be a weapon if left to the dean. I never pressed Adrian to know what would happen if I stayed with him. It hadn’t seemed important at the time. Now, I can’t help but wonder how I’ll be different. How he’ll be able to keep me from killing those I loved. How he’ll keep me from killing him…
I pulled my knees to my chest shivering, and I grabbed a thermometer. I put the thermometer in my mouth waiting for the beep. The second it beeped I yanked it out of my mouth to see I had a temperature of 110. That’s not possible. I checked it again, and I got the same result. I quickly filled the tub with cold water, and undressed shivering violently as I jumped into the water. I forced myself to stay down letting my whole body sink underwater. I dipped my face in the water. My arms, legs, and face were covered in goose bumps. My spine hurt from the chill. I was shivering so much it was hurting my back. I got out of the bath sliding into a robe, and I grabbed the thermometer. My temperature was 98; perfectly normal. I sighed, and sat on the bathroom floor. I couldn’t hide sickness from my father. Perhaps Thanatos could help… No that’s preposterous. I couldn’t go to a nurse though, and he would be the only one who knew about it.
I gave in, and closed my eyes feeling the shadow realm easily. It had become second nature to notice it now, and I felt welcomed by it as I entered the realm.
“Thanatos?” I called immediately as I arrived.
“Yes mistress?” He asked appearing out of nowhere, and I smiled at his familiarity.
“I need to talk to you about something. As you know I’m turning 18 in two short months. I’ve been getting fevers, and I’ve been throwing up. Is this because of the change?” I asked, and he nodded slowly.
“Changing into a goddess isn’t easy. Your human body is trying to adjust.” He explained hesitantly.
“Is there any way to stop it?” I asked, and he looked at me with what I thought was a confused look.
“If you stop the transformation, you stay human.” He said, and I looked at the ground. “You won’t be able to come here anymore.”
“I can’t let my father know I’m changing. Once he realizes I’m getting my powers he will use me.” I said, and Thantos shook his head.
“You’ll be a goddess. He won’t be able to touch an immortal. How would he control you?” He asked, and I frowned.
“I don’t know. All I know is that if he finds out, I’ll become his weapon.” I said and he chuckled or I assumed that’s what it was supposed to be.
“So you need something that will mask the effects?” He asked and I nodded. “So you want to stay? You want to be immortal?”
“I want to be who I’m supposed to be. I can’t stay yet.” I said and he nodded walking over to a cauldron.
“I assumed as much. Those humans have you wrapped around their clumsy little fingers. I warn you be careful. If I’m not too out of place in saying so, you can’t trust any of the humans or the like. Be on guard.” He warned.
“I’ll be careful Than. No need to worry about me.” I said dismissing the idea, and he handed me a vial filled with a milky liquid. It honestly reminded me of snake poison.
“A drop of this a day will get rid of the worst of the effects. I would rather you stay here so I can take care of you while you change or at least I’d feel better knowing you were in bed resting.” He said and I frowned. “What is it? Was I out of turn?”
“No Than, it’s just that I was taught demons have no feelings. You seem to care for me though.” I commented.
“You forget I’m a god.” He said and I laughed.
“I suppose I have. If you’re a god, and I’m only a human, why do you call me mistress?” I asked.
“You are going to be more important than you know; more powerful than you can ever imagine after you change. The god’s have decided to let you be immortal only adding to your power, and once you change I want to be on your side again. Just like always.” He said with admiration.
“You’ve such high expectations. I hope I can live up to them. Oh, well. Thank you Than, and call me Ahnallie. I’ll be back.” I said with a sigh.
“Come back sooner next time.” He said as I left. I opened my eyes to see Adrian sitting in front of me studying my face.
“It looks like you’re in the perfect meditation when you go there.” He said, and I smiled.
“It is soothing to be there.” I admitted with a shy smile, but he frowned.
“Why would you say soothing?” He asked and I sighed.
“The change is putting me through a bit of pain. My birthday is only two months away.” I pointed out watching his frown deepen.
“I know. How much pain?”
“Not too much. I can manage.” I said, and he shook his head.
“You wouldn’t admit how much it hurt even if it felt like you were being trampled by a stampede of rhinos, would you?” He asked and I grinned.
“Especially not then.” I said and he smiled a little in reply. That’s when I realized I was only wearing a bath robe, and he seemed to notice it too. He stood up, and I stood up with him.
“I’ll let you get changed.” He said and I nodded. He walked out the door, and I walked over to my clothes. I put my underthings on, and quickly realized my clothes were soaked. I groaned grabbing my robe, and I put it on without tying it. Besides it was just like wearing a bathing suit, right? I took a deep breath trying to appear calm as I walked into my room.
“My clothes were wet.” I said calmly walking over to my dresser, and his eyes followed me the whole way.
“Are you sure you’re not a goddess already?” He asked suddenly right behind me. He put his hands on my hips, and I smiled.
“Not quite.” I said picking out my clothes, and I turned around holding them. “Can I get dressed?” I asked after a minute of us just staring at each other.
“I suppose.” He said stepping out of my way. I laughed lightly to myself as I slid into the bathroom and changed clothes. The side effects of becoming a goddess weren’t just physical. Aside from my power, my personality was changing. I was quick tempered, confident, and a bit of a show off now. It’s so weird to admit I like the spot light now.
“Adrian?” I asked walking out of the bathroom wearing a white summer dress.
“Yes?” He asked and I smiled.
“Let’s sneak away for the day.” I said and he looked at me surprised.
“We couldn’t possibly.” He started and I shrugged.
“I’m leaving with or without you.” I said grabbing my messenger bag. I walked down the hall, and I left a note at the front office saying I needed a day away from the school. That I would be back for school tomorrow.
I skipped out the doors feeling happier than I had in a long time lately. This is what freedom would feel like. Light and pleasant; the feeling that you can do whatever want to do.
“Wait up.” Adrian said running to me.
“I knew you’d come.” I said with a smiled.
“What if they see us?” He asked and I shrugged.
“For one day I don’t want to worry about. I’m not going to. I’m just going to enjoy the day. I was thinking the beach would be nice.” I said and he frowned.
“There aren’t any beaches near here.” He said and I grinned.
“How much do you have on you?” I asked and he shrugged.
“I don’t know like a hundred.”
“Perfect.” I whispered grabbing his hand. I pictured the perfect beach, and when I opened my eyes again we were there.
“I didn’t know you could do that.” He whispered in shock as he moved a strand of my hair away from my face as if seeing me for the first time.
“Neither did I.” I admitted melting under his adoring gaze.
“You’re so beautiful.” He whispered, and I smiled shyly as he closed the distance between us. His lips met mine, but suddenly I fell into the shadow world.
“Thanatos!” I yelled as he was the one who brought me here.
“Your medicine mistress. Take it or lose the human forever.” He whispered shoving a dropper full towards me. I let one drop fall on my tongue feeling it spread from my mouth through my body. For a second my whole body was wracked with an intense pain that I could only compare to being struck by lightning. Then it was gone, and a wave of bliss flooded my body and senses. I felt drugged, and weak.
“Than.” I whispered, and he stood above me as I fell to the ground. I opened my eyes to find Adrian holding me concern written all over his face.
“Are you alright?” He asked and I nodded stepping away