Chapter One: Awaken
I winced in agony. The pain was worse than he'd promised, and worse than I'd imagined. My eyes-all I could see was crimson. I knew what was happening to me, for I'd been all too willing to let them change me. Still, the venom seeping into my bloodstream and mixing in my veins was painful. This was what dying would feel like for me.
I was screaming on the inside, but on the outside, I couldn't speak. I could barely hear Amun and Kebi conversing.
"Is he in pain?" Kebi asked. "He's not moving or speaking or-"
"Yes, it's a very, very painful process. I'm not sure if you remember your turning-"
"I'd rather not remember it," Kebi cut him off quickly, as not to bring on a flood of such painful memories.
"Amun?" My lips barely formed the words.
"He spoke. It worked, Kebi," I heard his voice. "Benjamin. Open your eyes. Go on."
I finally summoned the strength to open my eyelids, which felt as though they weighed a million tons. When I had, I gasped, and nearly choked.
Everything was so clear. I could see perfectly. A small spectrum had formed where the sunlight hit the glass, and there was now a brand new color that I could not place a name for. It was beautiful, everything was beautiful.
A second later, however, I wasn't focused on marveling at my new world.
The scorching sensation in my throat was all that clung to my brain.
"Benjamin, you need to hunt."
A smile made its way upon my lips.
