"This is just a dream. Later, I'll wake up in my bed and remember how I got home after my busy schedule today. Right? I didn't see you today. You didn't ask me for coffee and you didn't take me to the rooftop. Right? This isn't happening. I need to wake myself up!" Claire said almost mortified. She sounded crazy. But the few minutes that passed were really crazy. She seems so much has happened.When Claire was about to slap her cheeks again, Jacob stopped her. He had a tight grip on her. His gaze is also dark, a sign that he does not like what he sees."You're right. I didn't ask you to have coffee. Not because I don't like to be with you but because I don't drink coffee," Jacob said as if he wanted Claire to understand. His voice was still cold but not as deep as before. Just smooth and nice to listen to.How could he do that? How is he able to change the timbre of his voice without any effort? Is that one of his talents?"Right. And I'm not even talking to you now. I need to wake up
Claire blinked. Why is there a troubled feeling inside her chest just because of that idea? Why does she like the idea that Jacob is protecting her? And why does she feel like she's been with him for a long time even though she hasn't?Even though there were many times that they were together, whether it was intentional or not, the fact that Jacob was still a stranger was still there. She didn't know anything about him aside from his name, that he lived in a rich subdivision and that he was ignorant when it came to modern gadgets. That was it. Claire could not use that as a basis to remove him from the category of being a stranger."But... why me? How... I mean, we didn't know each other," Claire asked confused but got no answer.Jacob broke the long silence as if he couldn't stand it anymore. "It just happened…" he said as if he had trouble saying the words. Even he seemed confused. "I'm just curious about you because I couldn't compel you. I can't hear what you're thinking.""So, va
Claire waited for Jacob to kiss her... she waited… but minutes passed and no kiss happened. Instead, she felt she was transported back to the parking space. She was still confused even until Jacob got her down next to her car. Did she anticipate too much so she regrets not being able to give her what she wanted? "This is goodbye. So, I must do it now." Claire was still motionless until she felt Jacob's fingers on her chin. And before she could react, her lips were greeted by his. Luscious and sensual, passionate and intense, she had tasted the most delicate kiss she could ever taste in her entire life. She thought looking at Jacob's lips was appetizing. She even closed her eyes to feel the sweetness of Jacob's lips. And why does she seem to want to be emotionally disturbed? Why she wanted Jacob's lips? Why she wanted the feeling of his holding her? She almost wanted to pray that the moment wouldn't end. Why did Jacob have that kind of effect on her? Is it because he is a vampire? A
Before Claire could struggle she heard a familiar voice. And the beating of her heart suddenly became erratic. Maybe because her heart clearly recognized the voice... and the aura. "Jacob!" Claire was about to look behind when she felt someone pull her arm away from Jayden. She barely noticed the appearance of two more men who looked like Jacob and were about to attack Jayden. But Jacob suddenly stopped the two. "Let's give him a fair fight. One on one. They might challenge for a rematch again if they say the fight was unfair. You know, bros, losers can't accept their defeat," Jacob said confidently. Jayden's jaws clenched which made Claire worry. Jayden was triggered to fight to his heart's content. If creatures like them even have a heart. And if that's the case, Jacob will probably be in for a tough fight. She felt Jayden's strength was different. Claire can see and feel it in the intense anger in his red eyes. It's like it's on fire. Jayden seems to be able to swallow anyone.
Jacob sighed and approached Claire who was sitting in the driver's seat. "I'll take you home," Jacob said. Jacob looked up at her. Claire's eyes filled with confusion and questions. "All of those... that I saw were real? Or am I getting crazy?" Jacob's feelings softened when he saw the confused expression on Claire's face. He grabbed her by her waist and pulled her upright. He smiled at her sparingly and then nodded. "All of it was real." Jacob wants to claim Claire so that he can go back to the way he was before. But his persuasion to be arrogant with the woman has run out. Besides, how can he do that if Claire going to break down at any moment? He knew Claire's mind was strong and would not be easily broken by the shocking sight. But still, he knew that Claire's emotions were weak to absorb shock. What if she turns out to have an internal sickness and just insists on being strong despite the shock? Jacob closes his eyes and just sighs. "What is my connection with you and Jayden
It was as if Claire's heart was suddenly beating out of her ribcage. Probably exaggerated, but that's how she really felt. She wanted to see him. In the past few days that they had been together, whether it was Jacob's voice or actually being in front of her, she had come to know many of his vampire traits and habits. Jacob was straightforward. He also thought he was the only person who would say what he wanted to say without caring about the consequences. Add to that, his brutishness and grumpiness of him. Though, Claire didn't know what they were exactly. Just to be clear, Jacob was always there protecting her against the soul suckers. She doesn't want to assume that Jacob has another reason. It's especially clear that there's guilt in Jacob's eyes when Jayden's family is mentioned. On the other hand, Claire was also thinking about what Ariel said, that they are just a source of food to them. He said that Jacob has marked her as his own source of food. That was a silent proclamatio
Claire was the one who was supposed to tour Jacob around. But what happened was that the man was taking her for a walk. They were in Italy right now. No need for passports and planes to travel. Everything was very fast and Jacob was able to bring her to Italy immediately. In just a minute or more. Claire couldn't say anything but 'wow' as Jacob landed her on the grassy side of the place, wherever that part of Italy was. But she was still able to appreciate the place even though it was early morning and the darkness was still scattered because of the lampposts and the light provided by the moon. "Here we are..." Jacob said. Claire faced Jacob with shining eyes. "Fantastic!" she said excitedly and her one hand was very close to Jacob's arm. Claire brazenly anchored her arm to the vampire, and then looked around again. Claire has also been able to travel many times because of her chosen profession. But she didn't appreciate them because she was focused on the real reason why she was t
Claire felt her eyes warm with pity for her father as she looked back. Pity that gradually produces intense anger toward her mother. She clenched her hands to hold herself. She has been silent for a long time in her anger toward her mother because that is what her father wanted. So until now, she still chooses to remain silent. That was the only way to keep her anger from exploding. Jacob suddenly pats her back. Claire turned to Jacob. The vampire smiled sparingly at her. "That's how life goes, Claire. Cruel as it is. And you have no choice but to accept your fate. At least your father is at peace now. You said, maybe he is happy in the heaven that you people call paradise. You should be happy now and move on. Do you think if you were locked up in the past, your father would be happy? Maybe his still restless now and his soul can't rest because that's how you are now - always sad for him. Let your father go. He is now happy. Let yourself be happy as well and move on with life. Give y