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Luna

What? No.

Suddenly afraid what he might do to me. I let out a screeching scream that would echo in this entire estate and bit his hand.

He groaned in pain. "Fuck! Bitch, run now. Save your fucking life." He warned me and I shoved him away and ran.

My mind couldn't comprehend this devil of an Axel. In my head, he was my knight in shining armour not a bloody nightmare. Tears sprang in my eyes as my illusions shattered and by some miracle I finally reached the exist and found Charlotte pacing around the car.

"Oh, thank God, you're alive." She hugged me tightly the second she saw me. "Your friend is in some serious shit. Please don't try and help her. Those boys are a freaking nightmare."

I was breathing heavily and for the first in what felt like decades. I finally understood how helpless Mia really was. She wasn't kidding about how ruthless her condition was.

I leaned over the hood of the car and took deep calming breath. My mind rushing into a hundred different scenarios of what might have happened to me if I didn't ran and in process of marshaling my thoughts, I remembered something Charlotte said earlier.

"Those boys are a freaking nightmare." "Freaking nightmare." "Nightmare."

'How did you escape so fast? You were standing right beside me. I saw you disappear a few minutes before I was caught."

She turned pale and looked stunned. "I don't understand what you're saying."

"I got caught right after you disappeared and it's not possible that Axel would ignore the company brought with me. He must have seen you too."

She shook her head. "No. I knew this place was troublesome. I mean Chase Henry is very popular in this town for his antics and his best friend too. It took me quite few time to realize where we were. I got so scared I ran."

Her answer was unclear. I wanted to pry, but nodded my head as if I was satisfied with her answer. There was definitely something she was hiding.

She swallowed. 'It's getting late. We should go." Her voice came out squeaky and I knew there something she knew and I didn't.

I intend to find it. If it might help Mia out of this mess then I will go to every possible extent.

***

I glance at the empty seat in my front. It was where Mia always sat in Literature and now it was empty. I looked behind me where more two seats were empty. Chase and Axel. They were not here.

It's been like this since five days. Tomorrow is Saturday and I still haven't heard from Mia. I'm pretty sure, my number is blocked on her phone and with Mr and Mrs. Henry gone there was no stopping of them to control Mia.

BUT, not anymore. I can't live in peace knowing my friend is suffering, God knows if she's even in Chicago. I get restless just by thinking about it.

I haven't even heard from Ares since the night I...... we.... Um... how should I put it in words? He hasn't approached me or talked me or even looked at me since he had me on my knees for him.

I see him around in school with different girls. There has to be a group of giggling girls following him everywhere, some clung to him and even made their bottoms comfortable enough to sit on his lap and what maddened me was his complete nonchalance with all of this.

He was completely fine. Okay with it.

His male ego obviously enjoying the constant feminine attention. It'd be lying if I say it doesn't bother me, it does. So freaking much. His demeanour can be so damn mischievous, enigmatic and intimidating. He can make anyone nervous just by his presence and that cunning glint in his eye told me he was upto some shenanigans.

It bothers me to my very core how I've let him get under my skin, just like that. The past week has been full of surprises. First, Axel turning out to be such a jerk and now my growing feelings for Ares. This was a serious case of infatuation. I had to remind myself he was just pretty, he had a God perfect beautifully crafted face with an impeccable body. Like, it was not common for an 18 year old to be this blessed, but I guess, he was an exception.

God! This was worse than my crush on Axel. Axel! Just his name sent me in a wave of euphoria. The recent memories of him was not pleasant to think and I cursed my stupid brain to be this infatuated by him. It's bad enough that he's made it clear of his usual hatred for me, but he has even threatened my life.

It was not possible to still be attracted to him. But, my brain just didn't listen. I just sighed, and concentrated on the teachers explanation of reverse poetry. I managed not to let my thoughts drift away for the entire period.

I walked alone to my next class. Entering I saw Miss-primed-properly-queen-of-everything Jenna Rivers sitting with her group of friends. She only ever talked with girls except Axel, because obviously he was her boyfriend. One time I heard her say Axel gets very possessive when strange men even glanced in her direction. Pfft! Who cares. It's not like they're going to last.

Settling in my seat, my attention snapped to the girls sitting in front on me whispering to each other.

"Do you know Axel is throwing Jenna a surprise party tomorrow?"

"I know, everyone is talking about it. I wonder if Jenna heard about it already."

"Yeah, he took like a week off just to throw her a perfect party. Everyone from the school is invited."

"Yeah, I'm so excited. I got myself a new dress too."

"Me too." They both giggled and I rolled my eyes at them. He's not the first boyfriend to throw his girlfriend a surprise party. But, if he's throwing a party then Chase has to be there and if Chase is attending then Mia might be alone at her house.

Oh, shit! Mia would probably be alone at the moment. I can fucking get her out of that hell hole, until her mom is back. God! This seemed like a golden opportunity waiting to be grabbed.

Tomorrow, I'll get her.
***

When the night of putting my plan into motione arrived, I finally took deep relieved breath. I can finally get Mia out of there and help her. I know they've been cruel to her, specially Axel. It's not even his place to behave with Mia this badly. What's his place in their matter?

I text Charlotte to let her know if she would like to come with me.

No.

I frown at her reply, usually she's the one to write essays for a single question. I debated calling her and asking her if I did something to offend, but I pushed it to the back my mind. I had much more important things to deal with.

I left my house in a hurry and opted to take my bicycle. Pedalling all the way over to Mia' place I couldn't help, but wonder about if she still had the baby with her or not. Guess, I'll be finding it out soon.

As soon as I reached my destination, I made my way into the estate by the secret way Mia usually snuck out of. My hands were cold and I was a walking bundle of nerves. I successfully snuck into the house and headed for Mia's door. I hoped and prayed to Gods of earth to let Mia be in there. Finally, I turned the knob to open it only to find the room empty.

Where is she?

My heart was etched with fear and worry. Mia was just an innocent little girl who had a heart of pure gold. Why did she had to associate herself with someone as vile as Chase? Couldn't she just stayed away?

I searched all the rooms including the bathroom and almost accepted that I would never be able to see Mia again. Until, I remembered I haven't checked Chase' room. I quickly climbed the stairs to find a big wooden door that screamed at me to stay the fuck away.

Not listening to my instincts, I tried opening the door, but failed. It was locked. I used my hairpin to open the door and was successful. Rushing into the room with a big smile on my face. I found an inescapable image in front of me.

Mia naked.

Baby bump evident.

Riding Chase.

When both of them noticed me, Mia was the first to speak. 'Do you mind? I've got to come."