Chapter 4

I have no idea how long it had been that we had been driving, but Jarvis informed me that we were low on gas and needed to fuel up. So we pulled into the closest Maverik. I started the fuel and then walked inside to grab something to eat. Gas station food wasn’t that healthy, but luckily Maverik had salads and other relatively healthy options. 

I opted for some boiled eggs, a cobb salad and some string cheese. On the way out I noticed a Vasa gym across the street. “Jarvis, it’s time for a pit stop, take me to that Vasa right there.” I said. “As you wish ma’am.” He replied, and we drove over there. I got out of my car and walked to my trunk, clicking the button on my keys to open it. 

I had a duffel bag full of clothes and shoes, accessories, just things I may need when I can't get to The Academy. I had a pair of yoga high waisted shorts and a sports bra, both black of course. I grabbed those and a pair of socks with my running shoes. 

I placed them into a smaller bag I had in the trunk and headed inside the gym. “Welcome,” the guy at the front desk said as I scanned my membership pass and headed to the changing rooms. I changed, placing my other clothes and my knife in the bag and throwing it all into a locker. 

The workout was not extreme, but just some cardio and weights. I just needed to keep myself busy. I had been cooped up in my car for god knows how long and I was really wanting to stretch my muscles. There was a gym at The Academy and I realized I should have just used it before I left, but I wasn't thinking about it at the time. 

I can't wear my gloves here because I can't get a grip on the weights with them on. So I have to be careful not to brush past anyone or touch anyone if I don't want to hear their thoughts. I was doing good until I was about to leave and an attractive man with blonde hair, silver eyes, and large muscles slammed right into me when I wasn't looking. 

I instinctively reached out and grabbed onto his arms to steady myself, regretting it instantly. He was a fucking blood sucker. His thoughts rushed through my mind like a fucking tidal wave. He wanted to know how my blood tasted and planned to ask me out, so he could suck me dry and leave my bloodless body in an alley somewhere. I held my composure at his disturbing thoughts and I acted like I hadn't heard them at all. 

"Oh my god, I am so sorry." I said, in my best innocent voice as I looked up and locked eyes with him. I hid my repulsion now that I knew what he was and tried to act interested in him. Vampires were actually really good at blending in with regular Humans, and there were times when the naked eye couldn't tell them apart. Luckily, I had my gift to help me out. 

"Oh no darlin I'm at fault here, I wasn't looking at all. Are you ok?" He asked, faking concern for my well being when he planned to murder me later. "I'm fine, thank you." I said, with a flirty smile. I tried to turn and walk away but just like I knew he would, he stopped me. 

"Let me make it up to you, darlin. You wouldn't want to do dinner later would you?" He asked. I faked surprise at his question. I decided then that it was on. This motherfucker thought about murdering me? He has no fucking idea who he’s even talking to. "I'm sorry, I'm actually just passing through, but I'm free right now. Did you want to maybe grab lunch?" I asked him. 

His eyes lit up, and I reached my hand out to touch his arm playfully so I could get a read on his thoughts. He was going to cancel his lunch with his wife… Wait, he was married? A Vampire that had a Human marriage? Now that is something strange to me. Makes me wonder if he's been hiding it this entire time. What a fucking creep. Did I ever say how much I hate Vampires? 

I faked like I didn't hear his disgusting thoughts of what he was going to do to me before he killed me, even though he was clearly married. "Yea, that would be fine, I'm free all afternoon." He said, with a charming smile. "Great, where did you have in mind? I'm not from here so I'm not familiar with this area." I said, innocently. 

"Meet me at URBN Express in a half hour, if that works?" He said. "Sure, I'm going to shower and change and then I'll see you there." I said, with a playful smile. We parted ways and my blood was absolutely boiling. 

I got to the showers and discarded my workout clothes, stepping Into the warm water. What a fucking asshole, oh my god, I thought. I silently fumed while I washed up and wrapped a towel around myself, then headed towards my locker. 

I got my phone out. "Jarvis, we have a change of plans, I have a lunch date." I said to my phone. "Yes ma'am, will there be a contract involved?" Jarvis replied. "No, Jarvis, there will not be." I replied, with a wicked smirk. "I will ready your car, ma'am." Jarvis replied. 

I know he's just an artificial intelligence but he never asks dumb questions or tries to talk me out of things, and that's what I love about him the most. I got dressed and towel dried my hair the best I could, braiding it down the front on the right side. That should keep it out of the way. I stuffed my gym clothes in my duffel bag and headed out of the gym. 

Jarvis had pulled my car around to the front already and was waiting for me with the driver's side lambo door open. I walked to the trunk and put my duffel bag inside, and then got in my car. “Jarvis, navigate me to URBN Express." I said. "Yes ma'am." Jarvis replied, and I watched the navigation on my dash lock onto the location as we started pulling out of the gym parking lot. 

I checked that I had my knife, unfortunately I had to take it off while at the gym. But I definitely should get a different holster for when I'm there. Something that can hide it under my shorts, maybe in my waistband. I would look into that later though. 

I put it back on under my dress and it was holding steady, as usual. I was going to need it here soon. I just hoped that leech didn't waste much more of my time. Honestly if he were Human and didn't have those thoughts about sucking me dry I would have left his ass alone. But I can't let scum like him continue to harm women. I know he's done it before, probably multiple times. He was too quick to think it, for this to have been his first time. 

I was shaken from my thoughts as we entered the parking lot. “We have arrived, ma'am." Jarvis said. I looked around for a second and saw the blonde man get out of his car and walk up to the railing by the front door. I clicked the button on my keys to open my door and watched as I caught the attention of the man, along with everyone else around us. 

I walked over to him where he met me halfway, and I noticed that some asshole had pulled in right next to my car and parked way to fucking close. "I'm sorry, give me a second please." I said to the blonde, and I opened the screen on my phone. "Jarvis, move my car away from this busy parking lot. I will call you when I need you to bring it back around." I said. "As you wish, ma'am." Jarvis replied and I heard my car start. 

I listened to those horses purr while Jarvis removed my car from the busy parking lot in favor of a less crowded area. I turned back to the blonde. "Now where were we?" I said with a smile. He just looked at me with wide eyes. "Now that is some fancy shit, you have got to tell me where I can get one of those." He said, with a laugh. 

"One of what? The car or Jarvis?" I said, with a chuckle. "I'll take both, and how about the woman that owns them?" He said, and we locked eyes. I hid the expression I wanted to show due to my repulsive thoughts regarding him. This mother fucker was married, and a fucking leech who hurt women. How dare he talk to me like that. Keep your damn cool, Snow. Jesus fuck, I thought. 

“Lunch first, and then we can play." I said, shooting him a small wink. This better not take that fucking long. I needed to kill him and get back on the road. The Vanderwood twins were waiting, even if they didn't know it yet. 

I ordered a salad and he ordered a burger. He made small talk, asking me about my life, where I was from, and my family. I made up lies because I knew he would never see me again, so why not? When I asked him the same questions he completely lied to me. I had already heard his thoughts, and he definitely was lying to me. Seems that lying was his forte. 

"How about we get out of here?" I said seductively and reached for his hand lying mine on top of his softly. His thoughts went straight to sex, then draining me of all my blood. Perfect, that's exactly what I was hoping for. 

Like I said, lust or bloodlust, these leeches only have two track minds.