My shirt adhered to my body like a second skin. There was no source of fresh air in the parking garage. Surely, I knew Mr Dean would throw a fit since I couldn't make the one week deadline but I never thought he would actually fire me.It was almost five and I stood by Mr Dean Anderson's car, sweaty and extremely frustrated. Every sound made me flinch. If Diane found me, she would kill me. It was bad enough that we lied to her, disregarding her was way worse. But I just couldn't bring myself to say anything. What would I even say? 'oh hey Diane, funny story, the night we went to see Theo I got bit by a vampire and became one. I'm also supposed to fulfill a prophecy but, no big deal'? Yeah that sounds stupid.My brows subtly hinted at surprise as Mr. Dean finally graced me with his presence. "I thought I told you to leave my building Russell," he said haughtily while walking towards me. Well, technically to his car."Sir please just give me one more chance, I...""Why are you always be
It was 7:30 p.m. The air tickled my face as I moved forward. Once again I found myself in Theo's house. I needed to let him know what I had just done. I let out a sigh as I rang the bell. Besides the fact that I had to tell him what I did to his uncle, I wanted him to help me, I trained for almost a month but I still had no clue on how to control myself when I needed to. No matter how hard I try, whenever I hear her name...I lose control of myself."What are you doing here?" his voice brought me back to my senses."I don't know what's going on. I...I can't control myself.""What the hell man? I thought that was Maxine," he took a pause and raked me with his eyes. My shirt was spotted with blood. "F**k," he sighed and ran his fingers through his hair, pushing it away from his forehead. They must have called to tell him what happened to his uncle."Is he..." My heart thumped in my chest. I had nightmares for days after the hunt. Adding another person to my list of victims was not someth
My body dangled out the window. Theo held on to my arm like his life depended on it. "Let go, Theo!" He ignored me as he pulled me back into his room. I looked at my best friend. Seconds passed but no words were shared. He took one look at me and he knew. "I will never let them," he mumbled. I hated that he knew me so much, that he knew how cowardly I was. "With my uncle unconscious I have a say as the head of the Anderson pack. All they can do is keep an eye on you, and as long as you follow the rules, they'll stay far away," he placed his hand on my shoulder. I turned to look out the window and she was already gone. I probably shouldn't have trusted her in the first place. But when I couldn't see her I felt a sharp pain in my chest. Was I developing feelings for her? I had no idea but without a doubt. There was something magnetic pulling me to Maxine, and the next time we meet, I might not be able to resist.MAXINE'S POV"That little prick!" I yelled with gritted teeth. I was so c
RussellI took a seat at one of the chairs at the back of the conference room. I could feel the weight of skeptical eyes on me. The hushed whispers among coworkers hinted at the exact thoughts in everyone's mind: was this reinstatement merely a result of favoritism, or did I truly deserve a second chance? And I was almost completely certain it was the former.Their murmuring came to an end as Theo walked in, taking his place at the head of the table. It was a rare sight—all the chairs now filled, a stark departure from the usual emptiness that had defined my time at this workplace. Sunlight streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow and ushering in a shift in the room's atmosphere."I'm sure my Uncle was not the type to beat around during important meetings, hence I will go straight to the point," he adjusted himself on the chair. "I went through the company records and while so many products are doing exceedingly well, I noted that the face scrub that was released roughly two
RussellI couldn't tell how long the journey to Cuba took, as I was too occupied with the thoughts in my head to bother about time. It was even easier keeping to myself since Diane was still pissed off at me and was concentrating on her laptop. Theo was equally occupied with some work files. At some point, I might have drifted into a restless sleep. I was awoken by the air hostess who brought lunch."Hi sir," she called softly to get my attention.Grumbling a response, I pulled off the headset plugged to my ears, as I checked her out. She held a glass tray and seemed to be saying something that I wasn't listening to. Her skirt was neatly pressed to her curvy skin and stopped above her knees in the typical hostess fashion. Her tucked-in, collared top had the same white as her teeth. The bronze-colored lipstick shaping her lips seemed to glitter when she smiled. The details of the human standing before me weren't helping the feeling of hunger that had suddenly consumed me. The voice wa
Monster, beast, demon, and many others. Humans get really creative with names when they get scared. Besides that, they give dumb names to their kids.Wolf? Silly name if you ask me. Why would you want to name your child after a smelly and ugly creature?No matter how hard I try I could never really understand it. Just like I could never understand why my kind and werewolves called for a truce.Those beasts are all strength and no brain. They should be ruled by a more superior being, Vampires. If vampires were supreme, werewolves would never go around wishing people dead, just like Theo did.The prophecy was clear, "And so on the seventh full moon, the wolves would be turned, the blood of humans shed and vampires ready to hunt. On that night would the chosen one arise, from the most unpredictable situation. But you must be careful, for any bad influence on the chosen one could end the world as we know it."After hearing this, the wolves became more alert. So for equality, the grand eld
"So, did you call him?" Diane asked as I took another turn."Do I need to answer that?" I turned sideways for a second and met her dark blue eyes. Diane and I had been friends for as long as I could remember. Although it wasn't always the two of us, but she knew me better than anyone. "Also, why do you keep staring at me? I'm trying to drive here.""You know why I'm acting like this so you can drop the act," she moved her eyes away from me as she rested her head on the car seat. "I mean, how long has it been since you spoke to Theo?" She jolted back up and stared at me again. I guess they were right when they said brunettes were always feisty."Can you relax? I'm the one who has an issue with him, how come you're so stressed?" I said calmly as I tightened my grip on the wheels. Who knows what she's thinking?"Ok, ok I'm relaxed," she sighed as she rested on the car seat. "But can you blame me? He's the reason you couldn't marry Anna, and I know you still haven't gotten over her.""I..
"Oh my God! What is wrong with you Russell?" Diane screamed at the top of her voice as she reached for Theo. I stared at them as she held his arm and pulled him up. "Are you ok? Does it hurt?"I couldn't stand how Diane continued to question him after witnessing what just happened. "What the hell are you doing Theo?" I grabbed his shirt ready to punch him again. "Is this what you're doing now? She's a freaking minor!" I pushed him back and watched him struggle to maintain balance."You always live up to my expectations Russy," he smirked and held his chin. "Your punches have gotten stronger, have you been working out?"I looked behind him and saw her staring in my direction. I had never been more disappointed in him. "Do you ever get satisfied? How can you even look yourself in the mirror?" I asked getting more pissed than ever."I don't know Russy, I just walk in front of a mirror and then open my eyes. Doesn't seem too difficult, I could teach you if you want," he shrugged."You bet