Chapter 14

Evalyn's new problem

The next few weeks were the happiest Evalyn had ever experienced. She now worked nights at the cookie shop and every night, Julian met her after work to either give her a ride home, or spend the evening with her. He tended to spoil her with gifts. Things like brand new baking supplies. She rewarded him with new baked goods every time he came over.

Naturally, the police were still searching for Tim. The police questioned Evalyn and she was shocked at how easily she could lie to them. And with Tim's bad record of just disappearing and wandering around at night, it wasn't long until they gave up the hunt for him. And Evalyn never asked Julian where his body was.

One night, before closing, Evalyn's cell phone rang. She quickly hurried to the back to answer.

"Hello?"

"Hey sweetheart."

Her heart sped up. "Hi."

"Sorry to call at work, but there's something I need to go do tonight. Would you have a problem waiting a little late for me to come get you?"

"It's ok. I can walk home tonight."

"Evalyn, I can still pick you up. I'm just going to be a little late."

"No, really, I want to walk. It's a nice night and I don't live that far.

"… Ok. But I'll meet up with you as soon as I can"

"Ok. I need to get back to work now."

"Alright. I love you."

Evalyn smiled at the words. "I love you too."

…

After work, the night air was warm with a slight breeze. Evalyn loved nights like this.

After walking for a few minutes, a chill went down her spine.

It feels like someone is watching me…

Evalyn quickly walked a little faster, but the feeling never went away.

I should have waited for Julian!

As she rounded the corner, she slammed into something hard and stumbled back a step. She quickly fixed her glasses and looked up at the man in front of her.

He was a few inches taller than Julian, making her have to crane her neck to see his face. His hair was black and fell to his shoulders. His frame was wide with brutal strength. But what scared Evalyn the most was the presence around him.

I need to get away from him!

"Excuse me." She said quickly and tried to step to the side.

He stepped right along with her.

"In a hurry, miss?"

"Yes. I need to get home." She stepped back a step but he matched her pace.

"But it's such a lovely night! Won't you enjoy it with me?"

"I'm sorry, but I have a boyfriend." Who can easily rip you to shreds if you don't back off! "I need to go meet him."

The man snorted. "Real men don't let their women run around unprotected." He smiled. "Let me show you how a real man treats his woman."

Before Evalyn could speak, she finally noticed something odd about his teeth.

Fangs… he's a vampire!

Trying to keep calm, Evalyn slowly started backing away. "No thank you. Please let me pass."

The man sighed. "I guess were going to do this the hard way."

In the blink of an eye, Evalyn found herself pinned against the wall with her hands held above her head, and a hand at her throat.

"I tried to be nice. Now we'll do this MY way."

She tried to struggle, but started feeling dizzy and lightheaded. She closed her eyes and waited for the pain that was to come. After a few moments of nothing, she opened her eyes and saw his looking…. Confounded.

"No…" he whispered to himself.

His hand left her throat and she felt her glasses fly away from her face and disappear into the night.

Great. Now I'm blind!

She tensed as his hand returned to her throat. But it wasn't as crushing as it was before.

Is he… caressing me?

His hand slowly stroked her neck, as if wondering is she was real or not.

"Meredith?" He whispered.

Great. Now he thinks I'm someone else? Do I go with it or what?

Not knowing what to do, she stayed silent as his dark eyes traveled down her body, taking in every inch of her.

"No… this isn't real." He whispered, more to himself than to her.

She closed her eyes, afraid that a killing blow would come at any moment.

Instead, she found herself in a tight embrace.

"I won't loose you this time." He whispered in her hair. "Not to anyone!"

Evalyn started to panic. whatdoidowhatdoidoWHATDOIDO?

In the distance, she heard a motorcycle.

JULIAN!

She needed to get away from this man, and fast. Before she could do anything else, her head was snapped back and she found herself looking into his dark eyes.

"I'm not letting you go this time. You belong to me!"

His head leaned closer to hers, lips almost touching hers.

"NO!" She screamed and with a jolt of strength, she kicked him in the groin.

He grunted and released her. Without stopping to see how bad she hurt him, she ran in the direction of the motorcycle engine.

"HELP! PLEASE HELP ME!" Even if it wasn't Julian, maybe it was someone who could help her.

From behind her, a growl echoed from all around her.

"Playing games? I LOVE GAMES!"

She ignored the voice and continued to run. The sound of the motorcycle sounded miles away.

"JULIAN!"

Suddenly, the sound of a motorcycle sped right in front of her and she felt herself being lifted off the ground and into strong arms.

"HOLD ON!"

Evalyn immediately knew the voice and threw her arms around his neck as they sped away.

Both of them heard the roar of fury as they sped away.

…..

CLIFFHANGER! More to come soon!

(And I will dedicate the next chapter to the first person who guesses who the man was! ^_^ )