Eternal

“So, I should just let him dictate my life, when he needs this arrangement just as much, I don’t think so,” I shot back, not liking that it felt like she was taking some stranger’s side over my own.

“Don’t be dense, of course you shouldn’t. No, we are going to go out tonight with your glorious fake I’D and paint the town red. Then tomorrow you can call that total doofus up and tell him that you are calling the shots.”

With th

at said she threw her arm around my shoulder and dragged me into her over stuffed wardrobe, I had no say in what we were going to wear tonight and I welcomed not having to think for once.

Z

The night drew on and we clambered out of the taxi, tipping rather generously I might add.

We descended into a club that had only opened up recently and thanks to Marcus was able to pick out any non-human rather quickly.

There appeared to be an even mixture of the humans and non-humans, and as long as no one got hurt, I decided to keep my mouth shut and my nose out of other people’s business.

Addy walked off to the bar to get some drinks while I found us some seats in an empty booth. I could see heads turning in her direction and I couldn’t blame them as she was dressed to kill in a short black dress, that hugged her curves and high black stiletto’s that made her legs look like they went on forever.

I’ll admit that I wasn’t dressed much better thanks to her choice, in a silver shimmery dress that fell down to my knees. With a corset styled top that accentuated my cleavage and silver wedged shoes.

I could feel eyes following me, but didn’t bother to turn around, not wanting to draw any more attention to myself then I already had. She quickly returned, finding no difficulty in catching the barman’s attention, and handed me three different kinds of shots and a beer. We said a quick toast and threw back the shots, one after another, before nursing our beers and just enjoying each other’s company.

I was enjoying not having to do a single thing when my name was suddenly announced over the microphone and Addy shot me an innocent smile, which meant she was up to no good.

I slowly rose to my feet and shot Addy my best, I will kill you look, and made my way over to the announcer.

He informed me I had been recommended to sing a song and I really wanted to follow out my threat to Addy, right there and then. But that didn’t stop me from seizing the microphone and making my way up onto the stage. I chose a song about betrayal and being left in the dust and put my heart and soul into it.

I was met with a deafening round of applause when I finished and decided to sing one more, before exacting my revenge and sang my own rendition of Adele’s Someone Like You.

I definitely finished on a high note and received a few claps on the back as I made my way back to our booth.

I was definitely in my own little world right then. But I soon noticed our party of two had suddenly grown, by at least three others, one of those being the very demanding Malachi.

“That was marvellous, though I must admit to a feeling of confusion when he called for Unya and not Luna.”

“What can I say, I have many, many secrets,” I replied as I slid in next to Addy, giving the creature next to her the death stare. I knew from my research that he was a Satyr and was not about to allow my friend to fall victim to his charms. He shot me a dazzling smile, before sliding slightly away from her, she shot me a weird look, before realisation dawned on her.

“Oh my, you’re one of them aren’t you, oh this is fascinating, you look so human. I never would have guessed,” She rambled on, not even pausing to catch her breath.

“Ahhh so you are in the know, that is so cute. You may definitely become my favourite human,” He replied with a wink.

“So, what are you exactly?” She asked, and I was growing tired of her excitement, knowing she could well be in danger if he was sided with Hades.

“He’s a Satyr and without the illusion that has been placed on him, you would be able to see a horse’s ears and tail. He’s a god of the woodlands and not to be trusted,” I stated, not giving him a chance to say anything.

“I’ll have you know I am a lover not a fighter, and your lovely little friend has nothing to fear from me,” He stated with a knowing look to their other companion.

“Hey I have no problem with the wine drinking, and the fornicating with the slutty nymphs that Malachi was associating with the first time we met, but I do know you can become quite obsessed in your desires of a pretty little thing if she takes your fancy, my friend will not become your obsession.”

Addy stood up and slammed her hands down upon the table, she couldn’t help the giggle that escaped her lips, but quickly shook it off as she tried to compose herself, amidst all the alcohol that was swimming through her system.

“Unya I love you to bits, but you are not the boss of me, I understand I might not be one of you, but if I want to talk to a rather devilishly good-looking half man half horse, I damn well will.”

She then physically pushed me out of my seat and stormed off onto the dance floor, the Satyr began to move and with one look from me decided to explain himself, before following after her.

“You obviously know there are very different kinds in attendance this evening, and she would be much safer in my presence then theirs. I vow to you that no harm will come to her.” He performed a very dramatic bow, and then with a quick kiss to my hand sped off after her.

“You most certainly aren’t known for your diplomacy are you dear,” Said Malachi with a laugh. I childishly told him where to go, but with a few more expletives, before making my way to the bar and choosing a lonesome stool to perch myself upon.