CHAPTER 30

Y/N'S POV

I was totally disoriented, I had no idea where I was and I was on edge because I had no idea where Wednesday and the others were. If something had happened to them, I would make sure to chase the culprit even in my dreams. I tried to move but the pain in my ribs killed me every time I tried, plus the damn chains they had tied me with were too heavy.

- y/N: Fuck! - I screamed in despair.

-???: I see you've already woken up... - said a voice from the darkness.

I squinted my eyes and used my kitsune skills to be able to visualize a female figure advancing in my direction. I created a flame of will-o'-the-wisp that helped me light up her face and bump into a burlesque smile adorning it. The woman raised her hand towards the will-o'-the-wisp and effortlessly exterminated it completely. Instead, she opened both arms and lit up the entire room with several flames of will-o'-the-wisp. Without a doubt, it was a kitsune.

-???: Pretty lousy - she grimaced - How old are you?

-Y/N: Why should I answer you? - I challenged her with my gaze.

-???: Look, I wanted to do things the easy way but sometimes it takes a little heavy-handed - she used her skills to create fire and warm the chains that were binding me - You will feel the heat of a real kitsune's fire, with all her power - she smirked - Don't look at me like that, you're getting a free class on what you should be able to do.

The chains began to burn and soon my body began to suffer the consequences, without a doubt it was the most painful torture I had ever been subjected to. I couldn't move because the chains were tight around me and all I could do was just scream in pain. Until the woman stopped the fire and the chains got cold again.

-???: Will you answer my questions now or will I have to light the fire again?- she folded her arms, waiting for an answer.

- T/N: You... I'll answer you - I gasped - but stop with the fire...

-???: That's great! - she clapped her hands. - How old are you, Y/N?

- Y/N: Seventeen... I'll be eighteen in the summer.

-???: Oh, wow - she smiled - At that age you should already have two tails, I can't explain it to me. Haven't you worked on your kitsune skills?

-Y/N: Why do you want to know? How do you know me from? Who are you?

-???: Uff, this confirms that you haven't progressed at all - she shook her head - Your instincts should have developed enough to recognize the woman who gave you life when you have her in front of you.

The woman who had given me life? It couldn't be, she was locked up in a psychiatric hospital in Japan. How could be that woman who was mercilessly tortured my mother? I denied incredulously as her laughter filled the entire room and bounced off the walls creating an echo that hammered my head.

-Y/N: I don't have a mother - I replied - I've never had one.

-???: Of course you do, and that's me - she came closer to me and lifted my chin to look at me well - You have the damn eyes of your father - she commented - How much I want to set the forest on fire when thinking about that wretch - she clenched his jaw - Anyway, that doesn't matter anymore because I've finally taken what matters most to him - she winked at me - His dear little daughter...

-Y/N: Ha, how naive - I smiled burlesquely - My father passes from me, he doesn't care about me at all. He was never with me in my childhood and when I got old enough he sent me to Japan with the grandparents.

-???: I know, my parents have always been merciful - she stuck out her tongue and shook her head - and that has caused you to get spoiled, with all the potential you had... If I had been in charge of raising you, you would hold the position of the most powerful kitsune in the world.

-???: Meiko, they are coming towards us - Mayor Duncan said - should I finish them off? - he looked at me and smiled - Hi Y/N, I hope the rib thing wasn't too much. I tried to hold back, but you're much weaker than we thought.

-Y/N: What are you doing here?! - I said surprised - Are you the fucking hyde?!

-Meiko: Y/N dear, in your state you shouldn't get upset so easily - she sighed - your wound will open if you keep moving. It will be quite a task to ask Brooke to heal you again.

- Y/N: Brooke? - I asked confused.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the librarian appear next to her father. She looked depressed and downcast, but then she looked up at me and gave me a smile that I thought was horrifying in a bad way. What was going on? Why was she in that place? I didn't understand anything at all.

- Meiko: You won't complain dear, I've brought you a little friend to keep you company - she said pushing Brooke towards me - You can hang out together while Mr. Duncan and I take care of getting rid of those tireless assholes. How did they find us?

- Mr. Duncan: I don't get it either, we've used a lot of chemicals to eliminate the trace - he shrugged - but it doesn't matter, it will be easy to finish them off.

-Y/N: Don't lay a finger on them! - I tried to scramble between the chains and then Brooke put her hands around my face - Get out of the way - I demanded - you have disappointed me, I thought we were friends.

-Meiko: Mommy will be back soon - she said before disappearing next to Mr. Duncan.

I screamed, I kicked, I stirred, I growled, I started to transform into my animal form but nothing was working. I couldn't get rid of those damn chains and I couldn't stand the pain of the wound in my ribs. I fell to the floor on my knees while taking a hand to the painful area. I felt horrible for not being able to do anything and Brooke's presence was not helping me to feel better.

-Y/N: Don't hurt them... - I kept begging with the little strength I had left - Please...

-Brooke: Y/N, don't go on - she asked me - Your wound will open and it will be worse.

-Y/N: Don't hurt Enid - I mumbled and let a tear roll down my cheek - Please...

- Brooke: Stop - she clenched her jaw - I don't want to hear you begging for her.

- Y/N: Please, Brooke... If something happens to her, I swear I won't be able to take it - I looked into her eyes causing her to get angry and push me.

- Brooke: I hate her! I hate Enid with all my might! - she clenched her fists - What does she have that I don't have?! - she sighed - I already told you that you would regret your decision when you rejected me. If anything happens to them now, it will be because of you. Enid will die for you and your stupid decision! - she yelled at me.

-Y/N: How dare you!! - I tried to run towards her but I was stopped by the chains - I hate you - I glared at her and growled leaving my teeth in sight.

- Brooke: No matter what you say right now, you've brought it on yourself - she sat down opposite me - The plan was for you to go out with me and then come with my dad and Meiko for the hell of it. But no... You had to choose the hard way and be with the werewolf. What vulgar tastes do you have if I may comment.

-T/N: Shut up! I don't allow you to talk about her - I frowned - you're not going to be able to end them, and when I'm free, I swear I'll take it upon myself to make your life miserable.

- Brooke: Threaten me all you want, that's not going to change the situation you're in - she stroked my face and I bit her hand - Ouch! Control those fangs or I'll have no choice but to muzzle you.