Chapter 4: The Dream
“You saw me in your dream?”
Zion didn’t say a thing when I asked. He kept silent and didn’t even bother to look at me. If he saw me in my dream, is that a reason for him to follow me? Or to avoid me?
“There you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you—Oh, you’re with someone. Hi,” Lizzy greeted Zion who was still quiet.
“Hey,” he greeted her too with a serious face. “Excuse me,” he said before walking away. We watched him as he walked and I saw the smirk on Lizzy’s face.
“I didn’t know you know the word ‘flirting’,” she said to me.
“I don’t. I was asking him something and he just ignored me.” I sighed heavily and crossed my arms on my chest.
“He’s hot, though,” she said, teasing me. I just rolled my eyes when she said that. “Who is he, anyway?” Lizzy asked me.
“His name is Zion. He’s Jace’s uncle,” I answered.
“Oh. It’s not surprising. They have good genes.” Lizzy chuckled.
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I was still at school, walking downstairs when I saw someone on the balcony. I know it was Zion because our eyes met but he suddenly walked away. He still hasn’t answered my question so I walked to where I saw him but he was gone.
“I know you’re in here, Zion. Just come out. You owe me an answer.” I made sure that my voice wasn’t that loud. A few seconds passed but I didn’t see Zion. He must’ve gone somewhere already. I turned around and my heart skipped a beat when I saw him standing right in front of me. How the hell did he get here without me hearing any footsteps? I took a deep breath and looked at him. “Will you stop doing that?”
“Doing what?” he asked me in his cold voice.
“Showing up anywhere you want. You could make someone have a heart attack,” I told him.
“It’s not like I do this to anyone else,” he answered. At first, I was confused by what he said but I didn’t bother to understand it anymore. I just wanted to know what did he dream of me because I can’t get it out of my mind.
“Okay so, will you now talk to me?” I immediately asked him.
“I already am,” he answered.
“What is that dream all about?” I asked immediately. “Why does it look like it was very horrible to the point that you can’t even tell me?”
“Yeah, it was horrible.” He leaned his back on the railing of the balcony. “Very horrible,” he added.
“Why? Why is it horrible?” I asked.
He didn’t answer immediately, hesitating whether he should tell me about it or not. “I saw you die. And I was… crying.”
“Why were you crying?” I asked him.
“I don’t know,” he answered, not looking at me. “It was like we had this connection. I don’t know what it is,” he said. I got curious and all with what he just told me. Growing up, my mind thinks that you’ll dream of someone if you think about them often. “That’s all I can provide if I made you curious. Neither do I remember every detail,” he told me.
“I’m not asking for more details. And I guess it happens to everyone, to have weird and unexpected dreams sometimes,” I said to him to assure him that it means nothing.
“Yeah,” he shortly replied before facing me. He was looking at me straight in the eyes, making me feel tense.
“So, uhm. Are you heading home now?” I asked to change the topic and also to break the silence. He didn’t answer so I looked at him and his eyes were traveling down to my shoulder. I saw him swallow like he was a bit nervous. I looked down to see if there was something on my neck but I saw nothing. When I looked back at him, I had a mini heart attack at what I saw. “Your eyes!” I exclaimed.
“What?” he asked before blinking.
“I’m sure that it turned red,” I said, panting. “I saw it, Zion. Are you wearing contact lenses?”
“No, I’m not,” he answered with a serious face.
“Then, what was it? I know what I saw. Your eyes turned red, Zion,” I told him and it doesn’t look like he believes me.
“You’re being delusional, Ivy,” he said to me.
“I’m not—”
I didn’t even have the chance to continue speaking because he walked away. My eyebrows were furrowed until I got home. I went straight to my room and put my bag on the couch. I sat on my bed and leaned on the headboard before taking a deep breath.
I wasn’t being delusional. I saw it, I saw that his eyes turned red for a second.
I just shook my head and tried to get it out of my head. I got the book that I borrowed from the library. I remembered that this book was from Zion, the one he said I’ll like. The main character was a female vampire who had just gotten off of her transition. I’ve read some pages and I stopped when I realized something. Some of the information was familiar to me. I went back to the other pages to read it again.
Speed, strength, strong senses like hearing and smell, and eyes turning red when angry or… hungry for human blood.
It can’t be.
Chapter 5: We Aren't Friends"How's school?"I was breathing so fast. I couldn't calm myself after I had some clues about Zion and I don't think that he's what I thought he was before. It was a good thing that mom called me, a way to get off the tension I was feeling."I'm doing great, mom. Mirfield College is a really good school, I can tell. How are you and dad?" I asked, changing the topic to avoid a conversation about how I am in 'Mirfield' itself."Well, we're still having trouble finding a stable job. But don't worry, once we save up, you can come back home and we'll be the ones to handle all your school fees," she told me, loving the idea of me going back to our home."Mom," I sighed. "We've talked about this, right? Aunt Rosie has already given me the opportunity plus, I promised her that I would be staying with her until I graduate college. And also, I wanted to watch over her, now that Abbie is gone. She needs someone right now," I explained to mom."I know. But your dad and
Chapter 6: Dear Diary "Wow." The man who had me laughed sarcastically. "Look who's trying to be a hero." Zion looked at me, maybe trying to figure out if I was okay or if I got hurt. I was trying to be brave but I couldn't. I was so afraid of what this man with sharp teeth might do to me if I don't stay still. Tears were falling on my face as I look at Zion, begging him to help me. "I'm sure you heard what I said," Zion told him. "Let her go," he repeated. "Or what? Do you think I'm scared of you? If I were you, I'll leave and let someone enjoy their meal," this man answered. Is he pertaining to me? How can I be his meal? "You don't know what I'm capable of, James. You broke the rules. Now, guess what's coming for you," Zion said in a dark voice. I didn't quite understand what they were talking about. All I know is that I need to get off of this dangerous man and go home because aunt Rosie must be worrying about me already. "Even if you run away, you will need to pay the price
Chapter 7: Dungeon Zion. Ivy is related to Abbie? I went to the balcony of my room and put my hands on the railing, feeling the fresh air because I need a whole lot of it. I get that this is a small town, I just didn't expect it to be smaller. I went inside my room and picked a book from the bookshelf to distract myself. As I was reading, I didn't notice that something fell from the pages. Oh, it was a picture of me and Abbie at school. ___ I was looking at Mr. Coleman even though I wasn't paying attention to what he was teaching to the class. Ivy was sitting next to me and I can feel her eyes staring at me, probably getting a reaction from me after how I acted when I drove her to Rosie's house. The class ended and I went straight to the library. I saw Ivy entering while I was looking for a book on the bookshelf. It looks like she was following and looking for me when she entered. I didn't bother to hide. Instead, I showed myself but didn't make any eye contact with her. I can h
Chapter 8: The Town IssuesIvy."Have you spoken to Zion?" Lizzy and I were walking home. I invited her to watch a movie and have dinner with us as my aunt said when I told her that I already have a friend at Mirfield College."Yeah. But he seems so cold to me these days," I answered Lizzy.Zion and I didn't have a proper conversation since that day when he drove me home. I know that something is wrong and I'm guessing that aunt Rosie is involved."Wait a minute," Lizzy said and stared at the house of my aunt. She seemed confused and surprised."What's wrong?""This is where you live?" She arched a brow and I slowly nodded, also getting confused. "You live with your aunt, right?" She asked and I nodded again. "Is her name Rosie?"That was when I got my eyebrows furrowed. I don't recall mentioning aunt Rosie's name before but silly me, I just remembered that it is just a small town and a small village."Yeah, you know her?" I asked before opening the door and giving her a signal to co
Chapter 9: Search Party"Where the hell did he get my number?"I was walking back to my room and by the time I said that I saw the look on Lizzy's face. At that moment, I knew she was the one who gave it. It looks like she was guilty of not asking permission from me."He asked for it," she said. "I didn't have time to ask you because he said it's urgent. Sorry," she apologized."I'm not mad at you, Lizzy. I'm just confused right now," I assured her."Did something happen? Why did you suddenly close the windows?" she asked curiously.I wanted to call Zion again but he said he'll be out with someone to look for James, the one who tried to hurt me. I wasn't so afraid when Zion said that he escaped but I'm not at ease either."Zion asked me to do it," I told her.I sat down in front of her, hearing the movie that was still playing on the TV. I never believed in supernatural things, never. But what I'm experiencing right now kind of telling me that I am blind in all ways.I saw Zion's eyes
Chapter 10: Kyran Mansion"When are you planning on talking to me?"I was getting furious when we were inside the car. He wouldn't even say a single word since we left the house. I packed up some of my things as he told me but here he is, ignoring me.Even though Lizzy agreed to sleep in the house because I told her I needed someone to be there and comfort aunt Rosie, I was still worried. She already suffered severe anxiety when Abbie died. Another reason for her to feel lonely is that uncle Paul, his ex-husband, wanted a divorce after what happened to their daughter. He's now currently with his new wife and they are living in Holbeck.After minutes of him driving, we arrived at their mansion. The last time I went here, there weren't a lot of people inside. Just the maids and gardeners. But now, I assumed that his family is there because of the cars that were parked in their big garage.Zion helped me with my bag but still, he was avoiding eye contact with me. I sighed before walking
Chapter 11: Delicious Bunny"Ivy."I turned around and saw Zion walking to us. His presence saved me from Jace's complicated question. Of course, Zion and I don't have the thing that Jace was thinking about. Neither do I know if Zion treats me as his friend, I shouldn't assume anything unless it came from him."I have good news and bad news," Zion started."Bad news first," I told him."We still can't find James," he answered."And the good one?" Jace asked him."We know where he's hiding but we're unprepared. James's group is armed with deadly weapons. Tomorrow at noon, we'll be continuing the search but as they are, we will be prepared," Zion explained to us.___"Thank you," I thanked the helper who put some water on my glass.I was having dinner with Zion's family. Everyone was nice but I don't think that Charlotte likes me. Like earlier, she was giving me a death stare and I didn't know why. I was intimidated but instead of giving her eye contact, I just focused on eating."I hea
Chapter 12: Exposed"Talk to me, Ivy."As Zion was driving, I was staring at the passenger window. He was consistently talking and asking me but I couldn't respond after what happened earlier. I took a deep breath because I already feel bad about ignoring him for the past ten minutes."What should we talk about?"He glanced at me. "I'm sorry about earlier—""You're sorry that you kissed me?" I put my gaze on him and he look like a terrified little boy who was peeking if I'm angry."Y-Yes. Shouldn't I be?" he asked, politely.I sighed deeply and rolled my eyes. My arms were crossed on my chest until we got into aunt Rosie's house. I got my bag and opened the door."Thanks for the ride, and for letting me stay in your house," I told him with a straight face and he just nodded, not looking at me.I didn't waste my time waiting for his answer or just hearing his voice. Hah! Why would I want to hear his voice in the first place? I sighed again. As I was walking, I heard his car leave but I