The Tripartite Mate Bond Chapter 35: CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE

AURORA’S POV”

*FLASHBACK*

I was late for school.

It wasn't my fault, it never was. Mom just decided she was going to forget to tell me to take out the dishes after she had insisted she'll do it last night. She didn't and it definitely couldn't wait till morning so I had to do it this morning.

I went to school late and I didn't have any permit or proper excuse to give so of course they called Father.

As I headed home, I had a sense of foreboding. I knew what I was going to experience once I walked through that door but I walked on, nonetheless.

For the umpteenth time, I thought about running away but the ten times I tried while growing up always ended in worse situations.

I was remanded to a mental hospital once, I was accused of abortion the other time and I was called a problematic child the other. There was always an explanation for why I was running away that ended in me being sent back to the hell I grew up in

No matter what I said, there were no scars to prove it. I didn't have any mobile device to record the abuse and at some point, I had accepted that it was my fault.

Yet, no matter how hard I tried, it always came to this.

I walked fast as being a minute late will make things worse.

I steeled my mind, ready for the worse but was I really ready?

The moment I got in, I expected it to start immediately but there was no reaction from him.

“Good afternoon Father” I greeted him, slowing down for him to acknowledge me and probably get this out of the way.

He didn't do or say anything. Mom waved me away, a weird look in her eyes.

I quickly ran upstairs, excited. Maybe things has changed, maybe something happened in my absence that turned father less abusive.

Well, I was dead wrong.

I had finished my chores and cleaned the house three times in excitement before bedtime.

I slept with a smile on my face for the first time in my life.

But the moment I began to dream of flying across the world as usual, I felt pain.

I woke up with a jolt, the belt hitting my ear love.

I shrieked in pain, my heart breaking.

I was obviously stupid to have thought he could have changed in the span of 15 hours.

I cried for my mind, my emotions and for the childhood I'll never have.

When he began speaking, it was more hurtful than the iron from the leather belt that kept hitting every part of my body as I twisted and turned.

“You are a mistake! You are an abomination! What makes you think you are special, huh!?” He spat at me.

“Nothing, father. Nothing!” I screamed in response.

The last time I ignored his rhetorical question, he nearly drowned me. That was torture. The worst part was pretending I wasn't affected. If he ever found out a particular punishment hit harder, well, that's what we'll switch to.

“That's right. You are absolutely nothing. If you don't act right, I'll kill you with my bare hands, you bastard!” He said, hitting me one last time before kicking me and leaving my small room.

*END OF FLASHBACK”

I felt invincible. I felt like I was floating on clouds.

I have superpowers?! I wanted to scream but I had to act cool.

I sent a mental fuck you sign to the man I called my father who tried to make me feel like I wasn't special.

Well, I am. I have the ability to bring out fire. I didn't have control over it but that was a future me problem. Right now, I just wanted to sleep in a comfortable bed.

My mates had just given me my first orgasm without even knowing it and hearing how they were going to protect me nearly sent me into another one but they quickly removed the burnt bed sheets and called the doctor in

“The candle fell when we tried to um –” Axel tried to explain.

“It's okay, Alpha Axe. The nurses will handle it. She can go back with you guys, she's obviously very fit.” The doctor quickly said.

Thank God! This room has amazing memories but I was tired of seeing it.

Anyways, when the doctor said that, I had a feeling it wasn't really about me being fit. Whatever took over him earlier must have really scared the shit out of, well, both of us. I didn't want to mention it to the bulky and intimidating men that were connected to me. I doubt they'll let him off the hook with just an apology.

I carefully changed out of the gown I wore and put on the clothes the nurse provided.

I felt pairs of eyes on me as I discreetly wore the jean skirt and a cute top. I guess Juno was my guardian angel. The outfit made me feel like I had everything figured out. I hadn't dressed this girly before and it felt so nice.

I turned and faced the rest of the room and the energy was charged.

Well, now that I think about it, maybe I should have changed in the bathroom.

They looked very hungry.

But no matter, I had a bed that was calling my name.

“Let's go,” I told them.

They led me into the night, Axel taking my hand as we walked.

“So where am I going to sleep? Ares' room gives me a little PTSD” I said.

“You'll sleep with me,” Kane replied, his voice on edge.

The twins looked at him, their eyes getting charged.

“Why? Mine is perfect and more comfortable” Axel said

“No, she's used to my house. I'll just give her a new room and she won't even have to be scared again cause I'll be with her” Ares argued.

This was awkward.

They all began staring at each other in a very hostile manner.

I remembered Juno telling me how their wolves influence their actions if they feel the instincts strong enough and from what I could sense here, a fight was imminent.

“I feel it'll be better for me to sleep in Juno’s room. Since you guys are still hashing out the details of this relationship between yourselves. I've personally accepted it. If there's anything you can do about it, please do but until then, I'll remove myself from this open hostility” I vented