Chapter 11: Angel

Seven years? I lived in hell for seven years? Those horrible vampires took so much from me. If I ever find them...

‘I will kill them.’ Alessia finishes my thought.

I don’t know how I feel about more violence. I feel like I’ve lived a lifetime of violence and I’m only 23.

I didn’t realize Liam was holding my hand until he gently squeezed it. I want to pull it away, but it feels comforting to have him holding it.

“I know this is hard. Can you eat any more? You need to get your strength back. We can talk about something else while you eat.” Liam says to me.

I look down at the food when there’s another knock at the door. I smell Dustin this time and know it’s him. I hope he has clothes for me.

“Come in Dustin.” Liam responds, not releasing my hand.

Dustin comes in carrying a second tray and a bag, presumably with clothes. He hands the tray to Liam who puts it on his lap, still not releasing my hand. Dustin notices but doesn’t comment, turning to me.

“I wasn’t sure about your size. You’re