Chapter 18
Danika’s Distress
“You can’t keep coming around. My sister Sophia saw us talking yesterday and started asking questions.” I look over my shoulder nervously.
“I’m sorry for that. If you come with me, you will not need to keep all these secrets any longer. You can live the way our kind is meant to live,” the short scruffy male says.
“I can’t. They are all finally accepting me as one of their own. The Pierce family is great to me, and I don’t wanna disappoint them.”
“Come with me, and you won’t ever disappoint any of us. You won’t believe the rush you’ll get with your first live feed, Danika. The fresh stuff is the best,” he continues to pressure.
I start to think of what it would be like just to give in to my natural instincts for once. The glands in my mouth begin to water at the thought of a fresh feed, or “a hit,” as he sometimes refers to it. I wonder what it must be like living underground like his clan does. My biggest question though is, “How are you able to be out in the daytime?”
“Although you are young, I am sure you know about the many powers in the world. I have the power of a light walker. I still have to avoid direct sunlight, but these cloudy days make it somewhat safe for me to walk about somewhat freely.”
The bell rings to signal the start of class.
“I have to go,” I demand.
“Okay, but promise me you will come with me to the club one night. You won’t be disappointed,” the young man insists.
“Fine, but don’t come here anymore,” I warn him.
S S S
As I enter the school through the main doors, I can’t get the man’s offer out of my head. What was his name again? I can’t believe I have forgotten. I am so bad with names, Drake, his name is Drake. I gotta remember that. I need to think of something else before Alexander decides to check in on me. I have to wonder if things are as wonderful as my mystery man, Drake describes. The Pierce family has been good to me, but this is no different than my mortal life. I was attacked, Embraced, and turned into a bloodthirsty monster, and they will not even allow me to fulfill my needs. They’ve provided well for me, but I find myself wondering how others like us live.
Entering the class, I greet a few friends I have made and try to push these thoughts out of my head. We all make a little small talk before the teacher enters. One of the boys I have befriended, Jack, even asks me to the winter formal. He is a nice guy, not to mention very cute. But I think maybe I will check out this so-called underground vampire club after the formal. As the class settles, we all pull out our books, ready for a new day of learning.
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