"Mo, Siroe, call others if need be, but get this cleaned up. I'm leaving with Hel." I walked over to Thorn, carefully stepping over the mutilated bodies. "Where are we off to?"
"Far from here. Deep into the forest."
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I now sat in the passenger seat of Thorns Lexus ES Hybrid, as he drove on a highway out of the city. Nothing has been said since we left the apartment.
He's still a werewolf. I'm still a vampire. Society says that we're enemies... But after what happened... After everything he's done, there's nothing that says to me that I shouldn't trust him. He's real. He isn't faking. I just know it.
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I blinked a few times, snapped out of thought. "Uh... Yeah." He glanced at me with those keen eyes, "How's your back?" I tensed my back muscles, and turned in my seat, immediately meeting pain where my wings used to be. I winced, "Still hurts. But it's not unbearable."
"Good. Just so you know, it's going to be a while before we get to our destination. We won't arrive till the moon is high."
"That's fine. I'll just nap then. Maybe have a prophetic nightmare or two. Or vanish out of thin air," I said chuckling. Thorn smiled, "I'll wake you when we get there."
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When Thorn said 'deep into the forest', he wasn't joking. There were only trees, and wildlife for miles- other than an extremely small town nearby. "This is a Safe House we use for our spies. But it hasn't been- and wont be- used for a quite some time." The house was small, and cottagy, with lovely wooden paneling and cute small windows. Would I truly be safe here?
"Until I figure out what our next course of action is, you'll stay here. I'll be with you for a few days, after that, I'll visit every other day. And i'll make sure you're supplied with the money needed to get blood," he said as we walked into the house. "Mo will be bringing all your belongings here after she's finished with the mess at the apar-" His voice seemed to trail off, as I took in my surroundings. Then he literally faded away, as my world became hazy. I sighed, and looked around, trying to figure out what I needed to pay attention to. I'm a supposed Seer after all.
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"Na na na na na na, you cant catch me!" She jumped onto the kitchen counter, with a little help from her wings. "Yes I can," a little boy. He came running from the hall, smiling just like his present self. Thorn again. 490Please respect copyright.PENANAhcwT4I3Gl9
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Suddenly they grew, the little girls wings disappearing, my suspicions confirmed. She was me.
I- me- she jumped off the counter, and smirked up at Thorn as he placed his hands on her hips, leaning closer. Our... Kiss was deep and passionate. Then they faded away along with the haze.
"You're blushing. What in the world did you see?" I blinked a few times, my head beginning to hurt. "Um- well- I saw the kid versions of me and you, playing around. Then we grew into our current selves. And then-" I bit my tongue.490Please respect copyright.PENANAHeWFwOAz0W
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"And then?" I looked down, sitting on one of the sofas, feeling my face probably turn cherry red. "I think you can take a few closely accurate guesses based on just how I look right now."
"Oh..." A few silent moments passed, "well... did we smooch?"
"I refuse to confirm or deny that." He plopped down onto the sofa, slowly placing his arm behind me. "Was it more than a mere smooch?" He scooted closer, but I couldn't- not that I wanted to- move away. "Again, I refuse to-"490Please respect copyright.PENANAP7RAnn1zQE
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His lips were on mine, stopping my words. The kiss was slow and gentle. I couldn't help but slightly lean into it, and shut my eyes. However he pulled away, sparking a hinge of disappointment. "Was it like that?" Damn that was smooth. I was frozen. I didn't know what to say or do. We still don't know eachother well, yet it was clear we have chemistry. Iloved the kiss but... This is to fast.
He shook and clutched his head, "I'm sorry, that was wrong of me. I shouldn't have done that. Instincts said go for it, but I should have kept it on lock. Sorry. I'm such an idiot," he rambled. "You're not an idiot. It's fine. I mean, yes, you shouldn't have done that. But I leaned into it, when I should've pulled away." Thorn stood, obviously still upset at himself. "I'm going to step outside for a few. Look around if you like, make yourself at home." Then he quickly walked for the door.
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Mo placed down a box of clothing on the counter, glancing at Thorn which was sleeping on the sofa. "He kissed you?" I nodded. "On the lips?"
"Yeah."
"Why in the hell did he do that?" I shrugged, "I don't really know. He told me that his instincts said go for it. He apologized multiple times, called himself an idiot. Poor guy."
"Oh lord. He really likes you. Day one of knowing you, and he was talking my ear off about ya... Please excuse what he did. To my knowledge, he's never been around a girl who makes him feel all fuzzy inside. The wolf side for the males, when they find someone, can be very hard to control. That's probably part of why he called himself an idiot. The wolf was taking over and couldn't keep a leash on him." I looked over at the sofa, the memory on replay. "Thanks. I'll keep that in mind."490Please respect copyright.PENANAZRiROkpiyf
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Sorry this a pretty short chapter! I'll be working on Chosen: Fire Burns next!
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