The Host: Melanie's Resolve
Chapter 1
Traitor
Doc, how much longer 'till she wakes up?" I couldn't concentrate on the voice enough to know who was speaking.
"Don't worry, she just needs rest. I remember Wanda telling me she wasn't good with sedations. She'll come to when she's ready. Let her rest, Jared."
Once I heard his name, I felt that I was in a happier, simpler time. Jared was with me. I was happy again.
But, suddenly, I felt something strange- a sort of hollow-ness that I hadn't felt for awhile. And quiet. I panicked. Wanderer, I thought and waited for her answer. But it was still quiet. Wanderer, answer me! Again there was no answer.
No, I whispered but it sounded like a moan. She's gone. She got what she wanted, I thought. Even though I knew I finally had Jamie and Jared to myself, I felt so alone. It was terrifing. What had happened while I was unconscience? Where was Wanda? Was she really gone? Had Doc really done everything she's asked?
With tears running down my face, I slowly let my eyes flutter open. It was bright at first but then a shadow blocked it. When my eyes asjusted, I saw Jared's looming face. He looked geniunly happy, desprate to have me, and greatful. I looked away, searching for Doc. I had to find her and bring her back, no matter the cost.
I searched all around the room, seeing the friends that Wanda had made during the time of these caves. I could see Jamie, his face excited yet sad, was at my other side, holding my hand. I knew he missed her, and I couldn't blame him. I tightened my grip on him as I smiled at him, and he squeezed it. I tried to free my hand on Jared, and in response he squeezed it as well.
How? How could he do it? How could he drive Wanda away? It wasn't fair. Ian was right about one thing, she deserved a life. She was- IS- one of us now. Jared must know that, he must. I harshly jerked my hand from his. He then let it go. He stared at me and I couldn't help but glare at him. His eyes widened in response and I looked away. I didn't want to deal with him right now. I had something really important to atend to.
When I finally see Doc, I can't help but smile. He was the person I need to talk to right now.
His eyes are strained. I understand the thought behind those eyes. The end of a life. I felt my whole face change from glad to sadness. I couldn't help it, since I knew how he felt.
"Doc, could I have a word with you?" I ask, timidly.
His eyes tighten again, but seconds later, he composes his face and says "Of course, Melanie. What would y-"
"Alone," I inturept him and stare directly at Jared.
"What?" Jared asks almost inoccently.
"Get out," I say though my teeth.
I see anger in his eyes even though his face is very well composed. "Alright, whatever you want," he says as he kisses me. But I don't kiss him back. I'm too mad.
