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13|In Denial
Elijah once again turned my apartment into a claustrophobic place - the good kind, if that even makes sense. I’m tucked in the couch, a white woven blanket around me, while Elijah forages through my kitchen.
Upon my request, he drove me home and refused to leave, telling me I was in some kind of shock and something of the same scenario might happen again.
I doubt it. The only possibility I see is me drowning in the dark nightmares just like every night.
Just when I’m starting to accept my fate of having such horrid dreams, now I’m faced with another reality I should accept. Is it really the man in dreams I saw in the square, or was I just hallucinating? But I’m certain it was him. I’ll never forget the shape of his face, that nose, and that wicked smile.
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Hellbound: The Last Tribute 14|Vision
~Elijah~I reached for Rory’s face, hoping I could ease away her agony. Her dreams… I knew all about those because I saw what she was dreaming about. It’s the only time when I can see what’s on her mind. But Henry is right. I cannot tell her anything, and it’s my fault that her abilities are awakening at a faster pace than they should.Fat tears rolled down her cheeks, drenching her shaking hands.“Rory,” I waited for her to lock gaze with me, eyes softening at the torment in her brown eyes. “Get some rest for now, okay? You’re in shock. Things like this happen all the time to people when they see death. And I know for a fact that Rivera and Corina’s death is more brutal than most.”Her pearl white teeth
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 15|Not Anything
~Rory~The moment I woke up, I ran my fingers through my hair and checked if it had turned blond. I actually love my hair color, and I don’t think any other shade will suit my light skin tone. A heavy breath left my lips when I saw it was still the same.This is the first time I didn’t have any nightmares in weeks. But I had a weird dream that gave me a funny feeling in my chest, and Elijah was in it. We held hands, walking through the forest into the sunrise wearing happy faces. Speaking of Elijah, he’s not in bed anymore.I felt utterly cold without him. He was always so warm, like a portable furnace. How I wish I could keep him in my bed.‘Oh God,’ I audibly groaned. I’m really losing my head. We’re not even together nor datin
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 16|Unnerving Feeling
~Rory~ The last time I saw Paul, I still had that bitterness in my chest because of what he did. But now, I don’t feel anything while staring deep into his blue eyes. All I see is the boy who I grew up with, my friend. It’s weird since I’ve always thought that I won’t be able to move on from him. He was my first everything, after all. “Friendship is all I can offer for you, Paul. You knew I never keep broken, unrepairable things in my life, and our relationship crossed that line the moment I saw you with Merideth.” “We started as friends, and I can work with that.” The determination in his face never wavered. I knew him too well to know that that look meant he wouldn’t be taking no for an answer. Ignoring the glint in his eyes, I sipped my coffee and remembered why I
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 17|Marks
~Rory~ Mortals that have supernatural powers, humans that could shift into animal forms, walking corpses, and bloodsucking demons. These are the common details of the books I’ve read throughout the entire week. There are tons of literary pieces inspired by these myths. I can’t say that I haven’t heard about witches, werewolves, and vampires before. Every culture has its own version of these folklores, and the Čuvari Tribe is no different. But none of these books speaks of the ritual that Paul was speaking of. I closed the last book on the list, setting it above the four others that I’ve binge-read. I threw the comforter from bunching around my waist, swung my legs on the side of the bed and padded to the kitchen. I returned to my bed with the bottle of Chardonnay, la
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 18|Cuddly Puppy
~Rory~ Jace, the hunter, carried me and his catch with ease through the dense forest. He wasn’t even breathless in the slightest when we finally stepped out into the clearing. “That’s my car,” I pointed to the GMC parked on the lakeside. “Cool car,” he commented. “It’s a gift from my parents,” I explained, thinking that he would take me to it, but then he proceeded to take the path away from my ride. “Uhm, where are you taking me?” “Relax, babe,” he says, chuckling. “I won’t touch you unless you beg for it.” I narrowed my eyes at him, biting the insides of my cheek. The walk was pleasant. He was good company, funny and witty, although he was blatantly flirting with me. “What
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 19|Wallflower
~Rory~This year’s Seattle Hope Foundation fundraising event is a lot different from their traditional organized party. It’s a scavenger hunt theme held on Senator Richardson’s Washington estate. There will be a party later in the night of course, for the oldies, rich and influential people who’d find this hunt somewhat unfitting for their age and status.It was a nice change.The Senator’s daughter, Gail, had a different perspective than her parents. I’ve met her a few times at formal events when Dad dragged me as his plus-one when Mom wasn’t available.Gail Richardson is a law student, but instead of diving into politics like her parents and older brother Keat, she is tackling a path in social work. It is still in line with ser
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 20|The Game
~Rory~ I hoped to have a normal day, spend this weekend with my friends without the strange troubles of Salvatore Hills looming over my head. Was that too much to ask? Jace’s hands dropped to his side when I stepped back, creating a safe distance between us. “Nothing,” I lied. The quirk in his brows says he’s unconvinced. “Uhm, I just needed to make a phone call. What are you doing here?” Giving him a once-over, I noticed the number 173 pin attached to his flannel shirt. The first few buttons were undone, a gray shirt peeking underneath, and the sleeves rolled up to his elbows stretched to accommodate his sinewy biceps. He wore dark fitted jeans and biker boots, his rich brown hair tumbling over his forehead. “To hunt, o
Hellbound: The Last Tribute 21|Guilt-trip
~Rory~I stood there, cold and confused. I’m not sure what happened, or if there was even a reason for it. If it was even real in the first place.It’s like he took a part of me with him, leaving a black hole in my chest that sucked all the air from my body. And right now, there’s a huge jackhammer digging it deeper and deeper. It’s fucking painful.A tear rolled down my cheek, followed by another and another. And as soon as he disappeared through the corner leading to the garden, the fucking damn broke. I gave in, allowing the ache I felt when I saw him smiling down at Nolani to overpower me.I can’t hold myself upright. I took a few steps to the side, needing something to hold on to, dropping on the wet wooden bench, not minding that it wa
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- Hellbound: The Last Tribute 99|Epilogue 1
- Hellbound: The Last Tribute 98|Endgame
- Hellbound: The Last Tribute 97|Rest In Peace
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