punishment

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Sky's POV

Mhh... I yawned rubbing my eyes. The sun was setting and I felt a strange sense of comfortability. I looked around me and realised I was at... the pond???? Oh gawd no.

I tried to sit up fast. Strangely I didn't feel as panicked as I usually did when I was late to go home. But still.

Strong arms pushed me back down and it was then that I realised I was sleeping on Xander's laps. I looked up and met with his relaxed face... that made me relax a bit. But I can't... I have to be home soon.

I tried to sit again but he stopped me with a stern look. I pursed my lips and looked away from him somewhere into the air. He can't understand even if I explain to him.

He sighed... "Relax. Where do you want to go?" I closed my eyes... is he seriously asking me that? Doesn't he see it's late? "Let me go. I should be home." He shook his head. "You like your family that much?"

I tried to remove his hands from me. "Please Alex. It's not a joke." "I know. That's why I asked if you like your family so much?" "I respect my father so much. So I respect my family."

He looked confused. "Explain." Not now. "If you let me go, I'll explain everything to you."

Oops. Never trust a little lady. When his arms loosened I immediately used my vampire speed and went home.

I was standing outside our gate and thinking of how to face mom and Flora. It's 6 pm now and school is done at 4 pm. 2 hours late... I was going to be punished that's for sure.

Tomorrow will be no good. And it's the weekend. But tomorrow is that Saturday of the month when we go to school for a study concert. I sighed. It's a must-go event and I'll be in pain.

The guard tapped my shoulder and it was then that I realised I had to go inside. I smiled at him and ran inside.

TRIGGER WARNING!!!

SOME THINGS MAY BE TRIGGERING TO SOME OF YOU IN THIS PART OF THE CHAPTER SO READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! ABUSE AND LOTS OF PAIN AHEAD.

Immediately when I opened the door, a hard hand was placed against my cheek causing me to stumble back.

I placed my palm there hoping to cool it down a bit. But before I even had time to recollect, another firm hand was on my other cheek.

Then my face was tilted to look at the angry person. Not amazed. Flora was literally smoking while mother was rubbing her back in calming patterns. I guess Flora is dumped. "You cunt! Who did you expect to cook snacks for the guests? Don't you know that I always have guests on Friday? You humiliated me in front of my week old boyfriend!!! I'm going to kill you!!!"

And it was then that I noticed the silver cane in mother's hand. She handed it to Flora. "Finish your anger my dear... do not hold it inside. Do not hold anything back." She looked at me with an angry evil look.

"You will pay for destroying my daughter's relationship. Don't you care for your sister at all!!!? This was the longest relationship she's been in and you just had to ruin it!!??! You're so heartless and you will get what you deserve!!!"

The first whip and I was down... it's goddamn silver and it destroys everything in me. The second whip and I heard my shoulder cracking... she's angry Sky. Don't mind this... you had your good time with Xander and she broke up with her boyfriend. And she's your sister... you deserve it.

I kept telling that to myself so that I wouldn't break down.

When the third stroke got to me I couldn't stop the scream causing mother to slap me immediately. "Make another sound and you're dead." I know I can't die... but I don't want more pain.

"Yes I'm sorry mother" another stroke on my back then they were consecutive after that. I can't disobey my father... I'll stay here. I don't know when I blacked out but I could still feel the pain in the darkness that engulfed me.

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I felt cold water all over my body and my eyes shot open.

No surprise at all. Flora and mother stood in front of me with buckets of water, I was still on the floor and bleeding. My mother emptied her bucket too and for a moment my breath left me but was back immediately.

"We're leaving without eating because of your weak body. The moment we step into this house, every surface should be shining. And dare to do anything wrong." I nodded fast as I tried to ignore the pain shooting through my spine as I nodded.

They left and I was left there. I couldn't help the sobs that left my mouth. Did daddy really not see anyone better than them? Why? I cried in pain from the sting in my heart and all the wounds and cuts on my body.

Silver doesn't heal fast and this will take a very long time. I'm lucky they didn't use their electric holers though... one time they used them and I was in coma for a month.

After taking some deep breaths and screams, I stood. I have to do everything they want.

I looked at the pool of red water on the place I was laying and tears dropped from my eyes. I can't do anything. I bled this much from just some hits? So weak...

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Xander's POV

I was at my balcony and burning. Something is very wrong with my mate. Thank goodness I had a tinted sound proof fence over my balcony because I was shouting while trying to prevent myself from touching anything flammable or the whole palace would burn down.

I couldn't cry but I felt my heart being torn apart. What is wrong with Skylar? Did she get knocked down by a car? Hell no.

I can't do anything... I can barely control myself from exploding. Then my brain stopped functioning... I was still on fire and growling like the devil that I now am. But I had lost communication and I was now on the floor.

I saw father and mother coming in with Stephanie behind them... I don't know anything else. Maybe they spoke... or maybe they did anything. I don't know. But I could see.

If I was in my senses they wouldn't come because I would harm them. A devil is never good... even to family.

The last thing in my mind... Skylar...