"Hey, we didn't know," I said. "We were just looking for something but... forget it." He threw something at me and I caught it. It was my chain. The same chain. The man turned to leave. I looked at Ava. "I have to talk to him. I guess." She stopped me. "Hey, you don't even know him." She sighed as I looked at his back as he walked deeper into the woods. "Come on," Ava said as I followed her. I wasn't able to talk to Riley and I was very sure I would receive a message from Theo soon or he would come to my room uninvited again. I entered my room and closed the door. I took cotton wool to clean the blood from the bite. I opened my cloth and removed the bandage. My wound already healed. I was shocked to see that happened. My body heals fast but not this time. I was feeling better again. I lay on my bed and thought about Daniel again. Maybe I should ask him to come with me to the party so we could have fun. He would want to go since he and Ally weren't talking and it would be an advan
Her mouth dropped open. "You could do that this whole time and you didn't?" She asked. "You are amazing Inez." She said. A few minutes ago, she was scared of me and now, she was closer to me? She was a weird girl. "Yes, I can. Do not tell Theo about this. I beg you Riley and thank you for the blood." I said. Riley sighed. I bet she was tired of me. Well, if I was in her position, I would have been tired too. "Thank you," I said again and she left. I turned to Ava. "I'm sorry I didn't tell you. I wanted to find ways but I thought you would eat me out." I said. "Let's go to school, you have a lot of explanations to give me." She said. "Your majesty?" She teased and we both laughed. We got to class around 9:45. We were kind of late. I saw Jackson seating in front of Ally. Our eyes met as I walked with Ava to have my seat. I sat next to Daniel. Now that Ava knew my secret, I was relieved. She would be able to do things for me and watch my back when there is danger. I also swore to pro
I heard my phone ring the moment I was about to put my boot on. It was Denise. She nagged at first when I picked. She asked me why I didn't answer my phone and why I didn't call her back. I told her the reasons. She calmed down and told me about her college but I wasn't ready for that. I had a mission to go to but I needed to listen to my friend. She told me that New York was okay and she visited the shadow world alone. She told me it was in good hands and Corner was back. I was surprised. I mean, he didn't call me to tell me he was back in the shadow world. I told Denise about my adventures too and how close I was to making Chase remember me again. She sounded happy and confused at the same time over the phone. I sighed. "You can sound now, I will get him back. I have to." I said to her and she gave in to me. I always win arguments.Denise cut the call. She said she had homework to finish and just wanted to hear my voice after we spoke for almost an hour. Ava takes along to have her
"I am surprised my brother didn't shout at you, Inez." Riley winked at me. I ignored her. She handed Theo a book. "That was what you asked for." "What is that?" I asked Theo. He looked at the back of the book. "I asked Riley to get it for me at the library.""So she went to the library." I nodded my head slowly. Theo opened the book."This is about supernatural beings. I wanted to check if I could get some hint about the demons I killed at your dorm." "A demon entered your dorm?" Ava asked me and I nodded."Amazing." She stood up and walked to me. "Why didn't you tell me?" She asked. "Oh, I mustn't know. I would have freaked out if I knew." She said and I nodded. Agreeing with what she said. "Inez," Riley called. "I have something to tell you." She said.I focused on her. "What is it?" I asked. "I saw Beauty on my way to the Library but she didn't see me. They were talking about Daniel. They used magic on him. They were talking about this plan. I guess they wanted to make him hat
I took a light and pointed it to the darkness. I showed Theo where the wolf had attacked me. He was still shocked by the wolf story because there wasn't any bite or evidence to prove I was beaten. I have healed already. He searched everywhere to see any evidence. He placed his hands on his hips. "If you are right then, it knows how to cover its tracks. It is very smart." Theo said. We were about to set out to the cave when Ethan's voice got to us. "What is this? It looked like an animal's footprint." We all went to look at what Ethan was telling us. Theo bent down and used his hand to trace it. "Antelope." He said. "Yes. They ran towards me that night." I said and Ethan continued to flashlight at the ground. "This is interesting." He finally said. "What is?" Riley asked. Ethan made a motion with his hand, asking us to come and look at what he saw. "Wolf?" Theo asked. "I don't know but it looked different than the one we saw a minute ago," Ethan said and Theo nodded. Ethan was
"A party? There is danger in front of us and you want Inez to party?" Theo asked. "Calm down, Theo," Riley said. "Urr. A boy will be there. It is at my place and my parents won't be around." "A boy?" Theo asked. "Yes. And Daniel." Ava said. Theo seemed to hate that name. "Inez said she could feel Jackson's aura." Theo looked confused. "The new boy's name is Jackson. So I think going to this party would make her know him better, maybe if they talk, she would be able to read him properly." "Yes, Theo. I can sense something not right coming from Jackson. Please let me go. I will come back for training after we are done." I said as I adjusted myself on the bed. I wasn't comfortable and the images of those creatures kept coming to my head. I couldn't get them out. Riley gave me blood to drink but I rejected them. The only blood I wanted to drink was Daniel's. I guessed I had craved it the minute I drank from him. "You have to feed if you want to get better," Theo said. "I can't," I
I could see it too but I ignored it. I was in love with Chase and had always been. When a Dhampir finds her mate, she turns blind eyes to the other ones. I agreed for Theo to come along with us. He would be of good use.We got to Ava's house. It was very pretty. She found the keys on the top of the mailbox and invited us in. Ava and I needed to go to the market to get some things for the party. Theo and I had a little conversation earlier. He'd told me that since no one would be able to see him at the party, then it would be a good thing if he stayed. He would keep his eyes on Jackson and check if he was up to something. I agreed with him. He and his siblings were the only ones who could do this job and I never thought Theo would trust me too. I mean, he hated me when we first met. He had promised to kill me himself if I messed things up and did not follow his rules but now, he was nice to me which I still found awkward. Riley had offered to prepare the paste for the chips. While
People were still dancing to the music in the living room. "Daniel?" I called but I couldn't see him. I followed his scent. "Hi, Inez." I heard someone call my name. I turned to see who it was, Jackson! Jackson! "Oh, I am Jackson," he said. "Your party is lit," he commented. "You should tell Ava that. She prepared everything and with the help of my friends." I said. "It is nice talking to you." His eyes began to search the room. He smelled weird under the cologne he used and now that I was closer to him, I could somehow read his aura. Theo called my name and walked to me. "Jackson introduced himself. He could see Theo. He wasn't supposed to see Theo. Theo smiled and our eyes met. I understood the message he passed across. Jackson was an ordinary human. I smiled at him as we continued to talk. Ava saw him and they started to talk. I excused myself to look for Daniel. I would have to apologize to him for what I did. I finally saw him and waved at him. He walked to meet me. "Are y