Chapter 14
I wanted to leap into vampire speed as soon as I came out of the club. Then a familiar voice called my name.
"Jade! Did you find him?" Justin was standing outside of the club.
There was no time to explain and I couldn't really explain this to him anyway. I looked into his eyes and ordered him to go.
"Get out of here, Justin. Now."
"Okay." He said with a stunned look on his face.
I didn't bother to check if he had left before I turned the corner and into the side alley. I was just about to run when I sensed his presence. This was going to be bad.
"What's the rush?" He asked in a low, smooth voice.
I took two steps backward. He took two steps forward. My heart started pounding.
"I know what you are." He paused and then whispered: "Half-breed"
I was surprised. Most vampires had no idea that we even exist. I wondered how he figured it out so fast. Before I had a chance to respond, Justin's voice came from behind me.
"Jade?"
The vampire was distracted. I took the opportunity to make my escape. I grabbed Justin by his arm and jumped up to the second floor windowsill. From there, I jumped to the fire escape staircase and then finally jumping onto the roof of the building. I thought I caught a familiar scent but I didn't stop to check. It was too dangerous for Justin. I had to get him out of there. I ran with him over several rooftops until we were close to my car. I flipped him onto my back like a rag doll and jumped down. I set Justin down on his feet and unlocked my car with the remote.
"Get in" I ordered him. He was still frozen on the sidewalk with his mouth hanging open. I walked back over and shoved him, as gently as I could, into the passenger seat. I took in a quick breath to check if the vampire was following us. I couldn't detect his scent. I got in the driver seat quickly.
"Holy sh…sh" Justin said in a raspy voice.
"I am sorry" I interrupted him. "Put on your seat belt."
Justin turned to reach for his seatbelt. I tapped the back of his head and his body drooped forward. He was knocked out. I felt bad doing this but it was really better for him this way. I took out his wallet out to get his driver's licence. I punched in the address in the GPS and drove to his house.
Justin lived in a suburban home with his parents. I shook him gently to wake him up. He was a bit confused. I convinced him that he had too much to drink at the club and I drove him home. He didn't argue. He got out of the car and walked to the front door. As he was entering his house, I saw him rubbing the back of his head a few times. I couldn't suppress a giggle.
I looked at the clock in my car and wondered where I could go tonight. I couldn't go back to the hotel. If the vampire was a tracker, he could be there waiting for me. To be safe, I would have to go back during the day. I drove north for about an hour and reached a secluded neighbourhood. The houses here were all hidden behind mature trees. The large lot size would guarantee some privacy. I parked my car on the side of the road, under a large willow tree. I reclined my seat and pulled my jacket up to my neck. I was just about to close my eyes when I saw a 'For Sale' sign.