Pale light streamed into the room from the window to my right. I felt refreshed. Keith fell asleep in the comfy chair that was closer to the bed on the right. I touched his hand and his eyes instantly opened.

He let out a gentle sigh and sat up, giving me his full attention. I moved closer to the edge and lie my head in his lap. He stroked my hair and shoulders. " Sorry about last night." He pushed all of my hair behind my head and looked down at me " Don't be sorry." He whispered gently.

His finger traced lines and swirls around my skin. He felt so warm and calm which was good, because I needed to stay calm to not pass out again. And sex was out of the equation until we understood what was happening.

" So... I did a little bit of research. I guess. I think you're passing out so frequently because you're having severe panic attacks." I sat up and sat across his lap and nodded. That could've been it.

After I read that note, I don't think I was the same at all. My emotions were all flurried and I couldn't get a hold on any of them. I moved closer into the crook of his neck. I wrapped him in my arms and stayed there, crying. I wiped them away and continued hugging him. " Thank you, Keith. For everything."

He pushed my hair away and kissed my face. " You don't have to thank me. I'd give you the world if it was mine. I love you and it's my responsibility to care for you." He planted more kisses  on my neck and chest, making my heart fly. I jumped and whined. He bit my skin and was licking at the soon-to-be bruise. He was taking out his sexual frustrations on my skin which was better than me blacking out while having the time of my life.

" Do you want to go downstairs and eat? My mom made scones and she has a gift for you."  I nodded vigorously. My stomach was a wide cavern, practically eating away at itself. After last night, I was famished. I needed food. And some water. I got up and slipped further into his lap. He groaned in discomfort. I immediately turned and didn't realize what I was doing until it had been done.

I reached for the growing tent in his pants and squeezed. He wasn't angry but his eyes were telling me to let go of his dick, and quickly. I let go and turned. A mischievous feeling grew in my chest and I stopped. Keith was still seated, but I knew he was about to get up and follow me.

" Zoey are you okay?" He asked seriously. I turned and sat back in his lap, but this time facing him, kneeling on the chair and straddling him. I kissed his cheek and his ear " Of course I am. Are you, is the question." His breathing hitched as I licked and sucked at the skin around his face and neck. " Fuck, Zoey..." He moaned in my ear as my hand rubbed at his fully erect tent. I unbuttoned and unzipped his pants, reaching in. " Babe are you sure this is what we're gonna do?" I ignored him and began stroking his length in my hand.

His deep and soft moans were silenced by my lips and speeding up. I moved to the side as he came all over the mat and in my hand. His sigh of relief when I held his lips in mine and he came almost desperate, waiting for that release. I slowly broke away.

His baby blue eyes were almost dazed in euphoria and I made sure he was relaxed. A blush came into his cheeks before he looked back up at me " You should top more often, Zo." My face turned pure red, all of my confidence weening away at that statement.

He chuckled at me and kissed my lips, pulling them in slowly and savoring them. I felt his tongue go in and I knew we wouldn't be down in time for scones.
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Just as I sat down in my seat, I felt something. Pressure on my head? I shook it away. His step mother walked in and opened the refrigerator. " Good morning, dear." I turned to look over at her. She brought out a carton of oat milk that I kept and poured me a glass.

" Thank you. How is everything? Is everyone else okay?" She let out a deep chuckle and nodded.
" Of course they are. We're concerned about you is all." I drank some milk and sighed. A pair of hands appeared behind my chair and a sigh came through. I looked up and was met by green eyes that were so vivid I couldn't even fully explain. This was Keith's brother.

" Are you okay? You passed out last night and we weren't sure of what to do." I nodded, taking another sip of milk. As he walked around, he almost cringed. Food disgusted him and I just wasn't understanding. " Why do you hate food?"

His eyes locked with mine " I feed on human souls, Zoey. I know there are demons that eat but I feast on humans." I stared back, almost scared but also not surprised. Keith walked in and my fear dissipated. He chuckled.
" What happened here?" Not even his mother spoke.

Cain spoke with pride " I told her I eat humans for a living." Keith gave him a deadpan stare. Cain found it hysterical.

His older brother Cain was a full demon and looked similar but not like him. He had more elven, mischievous features that he didn't share with his father. Keith's face was a lot more solemn and very set. Keith had a witch for a mother which made them distinctly different in terms of mindsets. My Keith was a bit more open minded. Cain was evil, but not around me.

Cain was mysterious and I could only confidently echo that he was a demon, ate humans and hated food. And was my in-law. That was all. I downed my cup and got up. I sort of jogged back to the room. Ding. The sound of the doorbell. I rerouted and pulled open the door to see who was there. Disappointment filled me. It was Chancy. I stepped out and closed the door behind me.

" I came to apologize, Zoey. I know what I did was really stupid but I didn't think... I didn't think we'd end like this." Looking down, I kicked gently at the pavement.

I pushed my hair aside and opened my lips to say something, but I was almost muted. I pressed my lips together and tried again." I forgive you, Chancy. But stay away from me. " I murmured, looking at her through this reserved shyness that only hit when I talked to new people. "Stay away from my husband. You aren't welcomed here anymore, Chancy." My vision flickered but stabilized quickly. I rubbed my other arm.

I was cold inside and out. I couldn't meet her gaze at all anymore. I ran back inside and shut the door behind me, locking it. I saw movement to my right. It was Keith's father. My father. He didn't have to say anything at all. His eyes asked me alone and I couldn't resist the burning tears and heart-wrenching sobs I began feeling.

He got close and pulled me in for an almost awkward hug. My heart beat erratically and my tears came down faster. I squeezed my eyes shut but  I felt the dizziness taunt me again. He sat me on the couch and lie me down. He disappeared into the hall and I quickly lost vision. Than, I lost consciousness.
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This was the kind of demon I demolished with ease. It was tied down and in a circle. The iron door to the dungeon chamber slammed behind me. The black eyes that the demon looked back at me with were searching. Searching for weakness in my steely gaze. I wasn't weak like I was when I first came here. Demons tried to break me but there was little emotion of my past left to use in breaking me. It hissed and cackled, but all for naught.
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Koko stood to the left of me as we walked down the corridor towards the dining hall. We preferred small talk, that wasn't anything deep. We knew each other well.

" What of your cousin? Were you raised together?" Her ear was tilted in my direction.

I pulled my scarf around my neck " Yes, we were. We eventually ended up growing apart. For several reasons."

She nodded " Yes. At first it was the boy, Keith that separated the two of you. Than it was Michael. I think you were too emotionally attached to him. Not that it was a bad thing, but it cost you a lot."

I nodded, agreeing. It did. Covens didn't normally communicate unless of an emergency or in my case, a transfer of witches among covens. Even so, I wouldn't contact my cousin, Michael or anyone I knew back home anyways. I had nothing and to them, I was nothing. Here I was respected like everyone else. There was a mutual feeling and we supported each other. I couldn't go back no matter how I felt sometimes.

I opened the door and held it open for Rinako. Everyone got up and bowed to her, as did I. She gave a bow in return. As everyone took their seats, she stood and rung the bell next to her empty plate and fork, signaling lunch. It was tradition. The kitchen staff came out and served all 22 of us. The table was long and somehow got longer and wider whenever the coven got new members. A spell maybe?

A lovely salad with dried fruits, tomatoes, cucumbers, cheese and shredded carrots. That served with a thick soup that had chicken  potatoes, carrots, onions and more below the surface. There was also some fresh bread and ramekins of butter. I spread some butter on the bread. There was honey and thyme in it, making it fragrant. Everyone spoke quietly but loud enough for there to be a sort of buzz and atmosphere.

Lately I met another coven member named Darius. He was a sweet guy, who was known for his power. He was an elemental who made thunder strike twice last week while there was rain. He was Black and Japanese, with thick and neat locks. He took care of himself well, always lean but strong and caring. Even Rinako gets flustered In his presence sometimes. I didn't blame her, because he was so charismatic and honestly gorgeous. He flashed me a smile and greeted me " Good Afternoon, Naehyun. How was your training?" I looked down at my plate, but back into his eyes " Better than last time. I still have a ways to go before I can actually call myself a witch, though."

" You're not alone. I can say that at the very least I haven't burned down our home." I nodded in agreement. He was happy most of the time but I knew he had his doubts just like myself. I touched his arm and agreed " I get it. I'm still resisting demons. I do well most times but I slip up every now and than. And I'm just... Buried in the past." He nods back sympathetically. " You're not alone there. We're all here for each other and that's what matters. Also you should get to eating. Mina is burning holes into you just for talking to me." I nodded.

It wasn't a secret that she liked him. But she didn't want to see him talking to me and vice versa. I ate and I could've squealed with joy. The food tasted glorious. Koko noticed my gentle gaze on hers I looked back at Mina. She looked at Mina and almost dismissed us completely. That wasn't like her... Unless she knew something about her that I didn't. My eyes flickered back to Mona who pecked her friend Ato's lips. He kissed her forehead in return and slid his hand down her body.

She was trying to get me away from Darius and the only way to do that would be to make me jealous by letting someone else touch her. Touch her in ways I wanted to. She was gorgeous but horrible sometimes. She wouldn't let me get close to him but wouldn't let me get too close to her. My nostrils flared in annoyance and I continued to finish my food. There was drama and sometimes we did fight but if Rinako said enough, enough was enough.

After lunch Ato approached me. Naehyun, can we talk? I nodded and approached him. " What's been going on with you and Mina? Mina wants me but I feel like she's doing this to get back at you for something." My gaze dropped and I rubbed my hand.
" She likes Darius. But since I'm his friend she thinks that somethings bound to happen between us. She knows I love her so she's doing this so I'll isolate and she can have Darius to herself." Ato nodded. Ato was an empath so he felt the tension before he spoke on it. I let it be.

He chuckled and sighed " Does she forget that Darius is one of the smartest in the coven and that he sees her coming a mile away?"
I shrugged my shoulders. I wasn't sure she understood either. He patted my shoulder and jogged down the hall to head down to  his room.

The black velvet drapes made for gorgeous additions. As I walked further down the hall, away from the hall, there she was. She tried to avoid me, but I walked dead center and met her head on. She glared at me, almost like you'd glare at an insect before swatting it. " Why are you doing this?" I asked through almost grit teeth. She pushed her hair out of her face and flipped it over her shoulder. " Its nothing personal. Its just... Darius. He's amazing. Having you that close to him can put what I want with him in jeopardy-"

I stepped into her space " You misheard. Darius is a friend, who is kind and unlike you has had my back since I joined the coven. " My eyes heated but I wouldn't cry. " Why are you doing this to me? You know how I feel about you and yet you dance around me while simultaneously ruining every good memory I have here." She looked at me in disbelief.

" Naehyun... Open your eyes. I don't love you. I won't. I didn't think you were serious about it. You were cute to tease but nothing more."

I couldn't hold my tears back anymore. " How long would you have waited to tell me this?"

An almost spiteful smile played on her lips as she looked away from me. She sighed and opened her eyes " I didn't think it was that important. I didnt think you were that important. You're just a kid-" she held onto the right side of her face after she dropped to the floor. I slapped her so hard across the face that her head snapped to the side. My anger had reached a new height. My anger was lasting. I walked into  my training room and before I reached the center I had obliterated half of the chained demons. I stepped on the center stone and all of them were gone.

I wasn't angry at Mina anymore. I was angry at myself for letting her get to me like that. For thinking that her flirtatiousness meant anything other than what it actually was.