AN: Just a warning guys. There’s some strong language and physical abuse in this chapter. If either make you uncomfortable please skip over this one. I’ll sum up in the next chapter so no one misses anything important 🙂

I took a chance, I took a shot

And you might think i’m bulletproof, but i’m not .

“You’ve done well my darling.” The woman purred into Terrance’s ear. He smiled and ran his cheek down her side. “The little girl is no longer a threat, all thanks to you.”

Terrance nuzzled her ear. “Why was she such a threat?” He asked.

The woman’s sculpted mouth frowned. “Let’s just say…her family used to be important in the supernatural world. Strong in their magic. And against everything we believed in. With her magic gone, she can no longer have magic children.”

Terrance smiled, sensing this woman’s glee. “What if she has children with someone that has magic?” He asked. She stood back and looked at him.

“She is your fiance and you don’t have magic. You better make sure that she doesn’t wander.” She hissed. Terrance flinched.

And you might think i’m bulletproof, but i’m not .

“Of course. I’ve had her broken for years. Nothing will change now,” He murmured, moaning as she leaned in and kissed his neck. She nicked it with her teeth to draw out another moan. “Take it.” He whispered, pulling her into the bedroom.

You took a swing, I took it hard

I walked into the house to noise. It made me pause as I quietly shut the door. A strangled moan came from the bedroom. Without thinking of grabbing a weapon, afraid that Terrance was in trouble I rushed into it, throwing the door open. The scream for Terrance died in my throat. Instead, a distraught noise escaped.

The bed stopped moving, and a woman with glowing gold eyes emerged, staring at me. “Fix this, fool.” She hissed, before disappearing, the door behind me slamming. I stood frozen, my eyes watching Terrance as he threw the covers back.

And down here from the ground I see who you are

“How long?” I finally choke out as Terrance walks towards me.

“How long what?” He asked.

“I’m not an idiot Terrance! How long have you been fucking her!” I scream, not even shocked at myself for cussing. My numbness was disappearing, slowly revealing the shattering that was going on in my chest.

I’m sick and tired of your attitude

I’m feeling like I don’t know you

“Babe, chill. It was only this time. Promise. It’s just, you’ve been gone so much. When you get home you’re too tired to do anything.” He said.

I laughed, it sounded foreign to my own ears. “I don’t want your damn excuses.” I hissed, venom seething from it. “Did you ever even love me?” I knew the answer as soon as I asked.

You tell me that you love me then you cut me down

And I need you like a heartbeat

But you know you got a mean streak

Makes me run for cover when you’re around

“Baby, hey now, calm down,” He said, reaching for me. I pulled back.

“Don’t touch me.” I growled. Suddenly his soft eyes turned as hard as they had ever been.

“You don’t make the rules Athena. You’re mine, and I own you. You have no one to run to.” He threatened, moving towards me with his hand raised. I ran out the door and into the bathroom, slamming the door behind me. I locked it quickly and pulled out my phone. I dialed Taylor’s number and waited for what seemed like hours. Suddenly Terrance was beating on the door and her phone went to voicemail.

“No! Taylor! Dammit answer your phone!” I cry, scrambling to the other side of the bathroom. “Help, please, please, help me.” I begged before the phone beeped, signalling the end of the message.

And here’s to you and your temper

Yes, I remember what you said last night

And I know that you see what you’re doing to me

I scrambled up the wall as he bust the door in, doing my best to replace the fear in my eyes with anger. Was this it? After all these years was he finally going to turn this abuse physical?

“Athena.” He growled, cornering me. I defiantly put a pissed look on my face.

“Terrance.” I hiss back, consciously trying to keep myself from shaking. I couldn’t let him see my fear. If he did, he would win.

Tell me why..

Suddenly his hand impacted with the side of my face. The bathroom flashed, my vision was replaced for a second with pops of light. When I opened them back up I was on the floor, looking up at him, my head against the tiled wall. I felt a warm trickle down my chin and the back of my neck. As I looked up at Terrance, I had never seen so much hate in his eyes.

Why..do you have to make me feel small

So you can feel whole inside

He pulled me up and stepped back. It took all I head to hold myself against the wall and meet his eyes.

“I’m leaving you.” I whispered, not caring if he saw me shaking.

“Nobody leaves me.” He hissed. His hand went back again and I flinched, closing my eyes, waiting for the hit. But suddenly I heard a scream, and a struggle. I opened my eyes to find Taylor flying into the room and knocking Terrance out.

“The police are on their way.” She said. Her voice was level, but that seemed to make it worse than if she had yelled. “And if I ever catch you near Athena again, you won’t have the cops to worry about.” Without even the check and see if he was moving she turned to me.

“Oh, honey.” She whispered, scooping me up. Suddenly my tears came, a flood breaking through a dam. She held me while I cried. I didn’t notice the cops come in, or Terrance leave. Eventually we ended up in the living room, and I couldn’t tell you how may people and cops came and went. I couldn’t tell you how long it took for everyone to leave. When I finally began to pay attention to my surroundings again it was just Taylor and I.

“I’m tired.” I whispered, my voice hoarse. I moved my hand to my pounding head only to feel it bandaged. I guess at some point I had had someone treat me.

I take a step back, let you go

I told you i’m not bulletproof

Now you know

Taylor pulled me into a hug. “Let’s go to sleep. I’ll stay with you. I’ll keep you safe. He won’t ever come near you again.” I nodded silently and let her tuck me into the bed. As I fell asleep to the smell of fresh linen I felt Taylor running her hands through my hair. “I got all new sheets and a mattress for you.” She whispered, quietly.”I’ll get rid of everything that was his and get you all new stuff. Sleep, and don’t worry about anything. You’re safe now.”