Female Novel
Chapter 63
63. Zarian’s Training
I had managed to secure myself a small room and bathroom at the new inn, which was called TheWhite Mist. The inn owner had simply given me a once over before telling me he expected me to paythe rent on every full moon. He warned me that if I was even a day late, he would boot me, and so Ihad paid for six months in advance, which appeased him greatly.
The room was nice and clean, with simple furnishing and an adjoining bathroom. It was warm too.
I had gotten all my things brought over for me. I had placed the keys to the cabin with a small note intoan envelope and I had left it on the table at the cabin.
That moment had felt like a resolution. When I had left my childhood home, I had promised to bestrong, yet I had fallen so deeply into things with Theon that I once again let my heart be broken.Losing sight of what I wanted.
It still hurt, every night he lingered on my mind; his gaze, his touch, the comfort and emotions heawakened within me, but I refused to let it overpower me.
The following day after securing my room I had gone for my uniform fitting. The Zeta rank wore a darkgrey uniform with black accents to it. None of the standard sizes fitted me and so the tailor had told meto come back to collect it in three days’ time.
It had now been four days since the day Zarian had agreed to train me, and he did so every day.Sticking to his words and the only promise he had asked of me was to stay committed.
“Again.” His smooth voice came as I breathed heavily, I was bent over on all fours, fighting the fatiguethat consumed me
Zarian may not be a warrior, but he knew how to push me to my limits until my body screamed forreprieve. He was good with weapons and with his element, using them both together in a way thatintrigued me greatly. I wondered what he was back in his own kingdom, or what he once was long ago.He was a mystery that I knew nothing of.
There were two training sessions, the morning one was lighter, and I was able to function after, but theevening training was far more extreme, leaving me exhausted. It required trust and when Zarian hadasked me that first session if I trusted him, I had said yes. I had to because when he was done, I oftenheld no power to even move.
Right now was the evening session, and we were far away from the safety of the walls of Westerfell asZarian stood over me, arms crossed as he stared down at me. His wind element whipping around himpowerfully, and I could feel it swirling around me. There were eight elements; wind, water, fire, earth,ice, lightning, shadow, and light. Each one powerful in its own right. 1 “What’s wrong? Feelinguseless?” His hard, cold voice came as I struggled to pick myself up.
Emotion.
It wasn’t even our second lesson when he realised that only when I was emotional could I call forth mypowers, and I had managed to do so in last night’s session. But it was only a small display of power,similar to the ice I had created in the hidden area of the castle.
“I’m not useless.” I said coldly. “Really? Then why are you not beta? Why were you unable to keep yourrank? You really are a disappointment.”
I knew what he was doing, he was trying to trigger me off, but even then, it did hurt. I could handleinsults.
“I’m not.” I said despite trying to push my emotions, the pressure of his powers pushing me to bow myhead before him. He crouched before me, taking hold of my chin and forcing it up to look into his violet
eyes.
“Really? Then why did Theon of Westerfell cast you aside? Even he did not want you. Tell me mybeautiful student, aside from your beauty, is there anything more to you?”
Anger flared through me, and the crushing reminder of Theon’s betrayal rushed through me. “You werenothing more than something to use and cast aside, if he really cared, he wouldn’t have left you… Butthat is all you are worth, nothing more. You are a shame to the De’Lacor name.”
“I am not a shame to my parents’ name!” I snapped, the pressure of his power was crushing me and Ipushed against it with all my will, it was all I had.
“You are. Right now, despite being a beta rank wolf, you are bowing before a fae. I wonder what yourparents would think Would they be disappointed in the daughter they had high hopes for?”
My anger flared and I glared at him. A sudden painful pull ripped through my stomach and I gasped aslightning flashed in the sky above.
“Useless, pathetic and wolf less.” Zarian said, his eyes glinting with scorn. “You can’t even withstandthe small amount of my powers that any wolf would be able to.”
I’m not weak
I am not pathetic! “I don’t blame Theon for leaving you, no one wants such a weak woman by theirside.” I wasn’t weak or useless!
“Trash.”
“You’re wrong! I was foolish to fall for Theon, but I am not worthless! I am worth more, far more. Aman’s opinion counts for nothing!” I snapped pushing against his power, my patience snapping. Usingall my will I managed to stand up, pushing his powers back. A flash of lightning illuminated the sky,
striking the ground inches from where Zarian had stood moments earlier. A swirl of wind whippingaround him in a protective shield.
A blast of wind knocked him off his feet and I felt the temperature drop. Looking at the ground I saw theice spreading from beneath my feet and out across the ground. From the corner of my eyes, I sawZarian regain his balance, crouched on the ground holding his stance as I felt my anger swirling aroundme.
I was going to hurt him.
I gasped and the flashing lightning in the sky vanished. The whipping wind around me stilled and Istaggered back from the ice that was beneath my feet, but in every direction as far as I could see therewas a layer of ice covering the ground. I suddenly felt as if I had been hit by a huge boulder, feelingexhausted, the agony in my stomach easing up and I fell to my knees, shaking. Zarian waved his handgetting rid of his own barrier created by his element and stepping closer to me.
“Impressive. How do you feel?”
“Annoyed.” I glared at him, my voice coming out as a hoarse murmur.
“My apologies, you really are hard to rile up.” He smiled sexily, and I simply made a face, feelingdrained. “Where are you drawing your powers from?” He asked, crouching in front of me as rain beganpouring down, drenching us both.
“It feels like my stomach…” I whispered, clutching my stomach. He nodded, “And do you feel it spreadthrough you when you summon it? “Summon? No… I just feel a pull and intense pain, like something isbeing ripped inside of me.
He frowned, “That doesn’t sound right… may I take a look at your stomach?” I nodded, reaching for myshirt with shaking hands when I realised, I was wearing a corset. “Allow me.” Zarian said, and reaching
over he began to undo my corset. I knew if I wasn’t feeling so exhausted, I would feel very self-conscious but I didn’t. Once he had removed it, he pulled my shirt up to my breasts, looking at mystomach. “Hold it.” He commanded. I nodded as I tucked my legs under me and sat up straight, holdingmy shirt up from my stomach. Even that felt like a task.
He placed his hand on my stomach, closing his eyes and I felt pressure in my stomach. He glanced upat me, as if trying to look for a reaction.
“Does that hurt?”
I shook my head. “It just feels like a pressure.”
“Strange… I might need to do some research… Something isn’t right.” “Great, now I’m a malfunctioninghybrid too.” I sighed unable to keep the bitterness from my voice.
He smirked as he looked up at me.
“You are anything but malfunctioning, it’s almost as if something is blocking you from using yourabilities.” He said thoughtfully.novelbin
I frowned, “Like a seal?” Wasn’t that the same issue that Charlene was having? “Yes, which makes methink someone wanted to keep your… other side a secret… How many
people know of your abilities?” “Just you, Charlene and Theon. Oh and maybe Madelia, one of theroyal mages. She saw I could withstand a very low temperature.” “Make sure you don’t tell anyonefurther, at least until I find some answers.” He said brushing his fingers down my stomach, making atingles of pleasure rush to my core. I blushed as I realised he was still touching me and swatted hishand away. Before I quickly pulled my shirt down, making him laugh. “I was enjoying that.”
“You’re a pervert.” I frowned, but I didn’t feel angry. “What element do you think I have? Ice?
I think it was anyway.
I looked at the ground, staring at the ice that was melting away due to the rain.
“Ice, water, so much more… I don’t really know, but it’s definitely not just one, which is very unique…” 1
I looked at him curiously as he brushed back his soaking hair, looking at the rain that was pouringdown. “Sit back, calm yourself, and clear your mind.” He said standing up. As much as my body wasgroaning for rest, I wanted to learn and do the most I possibly could. If Zarian was taking the time totrain me then I would be the best student.
And so, I didn’t question him. Sitting down on the cold wet ground, I crossed my legs and took calmingbreaths, clearing my mind. Focusing on nothing but my own heartbeat.
Emptying all thoughts from my mind… “That’s enough, well done.” I opened my eyes, I don’t know howlong I had been meditating for but the rain had stopped too. He gave me a small smile and offered mea hand.
“I admire your resilience.” He said quietly.
“Thank you.” I replied.
He bent down picking up my corset, and without asking, slipped it around my waist, swiftly tying it up.“Who knew you were such a good help at getting dressed too.” I teased, adjusting my soaking shirt.
“I admire this waistline.” He joked before a faint smile crossed his face. “My mother was a tailor, and Iwas often given the job to adorn the mannequins.” He added, surprising me.
“Oh? That’s an interesting little piece to learn about you.” I said, staring into his gorgeous violet eyes.
“If you want, I don’t mind sharing far more with you.” He winked, giving me a seductive smile.
My heart skipped a beat, and no matter how much my heart yearned for the attention of an
amber-eyed heartbreaker, I couldn’t deny that the man before me was very handsome and charming
That doesn’t sound like a bad idea.” I whispered softly, knowing I was playing a game I would lose. Ahint of a dangerously sexy smile crossed his lips, and he slowly reached up, brushing my wet locksfrom my face. He cupped the side of my face, stepping closer until my chest brushed against him, bothof us were soaked by the rain, and the heat from his body was inviting.
Our eyes remained locked, our hearts beating in rhythm. I leaned up, closing the gap between us whenI suddenly felt a dangerous aura swirl and surge around me. I felt Zarien tense ever so slightly, hishand going to my upper arm protectively as we both turned to look at the intruder.
My heart was thundering as I stared into the shimmering gold eyes of none other than Theon himself.Eyes that were full of burning hatred as he looked at me with such rage that I felt a sliver of fear rushthrough me.
“If you’re done being a whore, I need to have a word with you.”