THE NIGHTMARE

Chapter 18

Was he present?Or did I invent him?I was suddenly breathless.Still in shock, I turned, took two steps back, and ran.Even though I could hear Eden's confusion and worry in his voice, I didn't look back when he called my name.Catelyn, I'll see you for lunch!before I dashed out of the hallway and onto the empty football field, was the final sound.

I couldn't stop thinking about the image.Had I conjured it up?With blood-stained hands, Valerian stood off in the distance, flashing his fangs.Was it a warning to stay away from Eden?The situation as a whole seemed odd, and the thought that the vision might be a threat enraged me.I did not yet belong to him.It was impossible to be real.For the sake of his beloved king, Valerian was too preoccupied with vampire business.Why couldn't I have friends?I was tired of having Valerian control my life.I wasn't yet his slave.I wanted to make Valerian jealous in an evil way.I wanted to demonstrate to him that he could not simply accept what he desired.

Sin