บททั้งหมดของ Justice in Bloodlust: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

"Mom!" I shouted as I shook her aggressively. She didn't respond, though. Shit! My eyes stung with tears as I realized my worst nightmare was coming true. I frantically searched for my phone, knocking it off the end table as I tried to grab it. "What's your emergency?" a woman's voice floated through the speaker. "I need an ambulance!" I shouted as I tried to wake my mother once again. I slumped to the floor as the sirens blared in the distance, setting off every stray dog in the vicinity. Of course, the paramedics didn't arrive as fast as I hoped they would, but who was I kidding? Why would they rush to our neighborhood? The slums of the town. Where only drug addicts, alcoholics, dealers, and gangs lived, we were seen as the no goods of the town.It didn't matter if you were a child or not. It didn't matter that you couldn't control your parents or their decisions, but even we kids were looked down on. Unfortunately, or maybe thankfully, depending on how you looked at it, there wer

I didn't know what to think. This man...Well, I say man, but he couldn't be much older than me, was being so sweet and kind and treating me like a normal person, and not some lowlife from across the tracks. But why? My mind couldn't wrap itself around it. "Why are you being so nice to me?" I blurted out with a little more attitude than I planned. He just smirked, "Why shouldn't I be? You've done nothing wrong to me; you've given me no reason not to be nice, and you're gorgeous. I would love to get to know you. And like I said, everyone needs someone sometimes."I had no response. Nothing. I had too much going on right now to try to figure this man out. "Look, I appreciate it, but you really don't have to stay. Don't you have school? I wouldn't want you in trouble because of me." He scoffed, shaking his head lightly, "No, I graduated last year, and even if I hadn't, I still would stay with you." Realizing I wouldn't be able to change his mind, I gave him the best smile I could befor

Niko led me to the counter, effectively placing our order. I wasn't hungry, but I was tired. It was a tiredness that seemed to be taking over my body quickly, seeping down into my bones. I didn't listen to what he ordered, and I didn't care, to be honest. I wanted to go home and sleep. That's all I need right now. Sleep and then maybe some more sleep before I figure out what I'm going to do. Whatever just happened between Niko and Trey didn't matter — not right now, anyway. I didn't have the energy even to attempt to figure that out. Honestly, all that mattered was that, for whatever reason, I would not be fired for taking some time off, and whatever connection Niko had also ensured that I would continue to receive my pay. It was a blessing, and I wasn't going to fight it. Niko's warm hand slipping across my back gained my attention. "Let's go," he told me softly as he gently guided me back out to his waiting car. I hadn't even realized he had been handed our food already. It smelled

I was a little nervous as Niko led me into the diner. He led me to one of the small corner booths, motioning for me to scoot in first. "I'll be right back," Niko told me as I got comfortable. I watched as he walked through the swinging doors leading straight into the kitchen area. I tried my best to ignore the glares from my coworkers as I sat and waited for Niko to return. I was so worried about Trey that I didn't even think about them. But why would they be mad? They should be happy because now they will be getting extra hours, even if it is temporary. I didn't have long to worry about them, though, because unfortunately for me, Trey was headed my way. He crossed the room with quick, determined steps. His eyes focused solely on me, and his face was full of anger. Oh shit! I knew I shouldn't have come. I looked around, hoping to see Niko coming. It seems he is the only one not afraid of Trey, and also someone who makes Trey look a little scared. But he was nowhere to be seen. Still

Niko POV:The night sky hung around me, no stars or moon to be seen. I loved nights like this. Cloudy, slightly breezy, silent, and dark. It was perfect for me. I had never been one to enjoy what most did. I didn't enjoy the sunshine or the birds chirping happily in the trees. I hated the beach and evening walks through the park. I hated the heat. I chuckled to myself as I thought about everything I hated. Come to think of it, I had grown to hate just about everything. Except for her.Justice.I typically disliked interactions with people of any sort and avoided them as much as possible. But Justice...she was different. I didn't hate her. I couldn't say I absolutely liked her either, though; however, I didn't hate her, and that was a first. I suppose that's why I'm so drawn to her. That and she's gorgeous. You can tell she's had a hard life. The way she responds, or doesn't respond, as if she is afraid of the consequences of speaking her mind. She isn't from money; that much was clear