Chapter 13

I sat against the door, clutching my head. The pounding alone could make me cry, but the fury and cruelty that poured into my mind made things worse. It felt as if my entire soul would burn.

A chuckle rang thru my head.

Are you so surprised, my love?

I shook my head.

"No! Leave me alone!"

Ahh… I see… So you can see thru my eyes all you want, but I cannot see thru yours?

"LEAVE ME ALONE!"

No… I will not! Especially that little show I have seen!

I froze.

"You… you saw that?"

Indeed… How dare he touch what is mine!

"I'm not yours!"

You will be!

I felt the pounding fade away, and I knew he was gone.

For now…

…..

That day I stayed in my room, alone. I was too afraid to leave.

What if he's watching right now? I'll lead him straight to this place!

I didn't even look out the window. I haven't felt his presence since he first invaded my mind when Jaiden and me were kissing.

I cant face him anymore…

A knock at the door made me jump from the bed.

"Brianna? Are you alright?"

"I'm fine!" I called, hoping Kristin would leave. She didn't. I heard her rattling the doorknob, trying to get it but I had already locked it.

"Brianna, please! I thought we were friends! Why wont you talk to me?"

Tears spilled down my face.

"I'm sorry Kristin! I'm not safe anymore! Please leave me alone!"

Kristin continued rattling the door.

"Brie please let us help! Were all worried about you! Even Jaiden is more of an asshole than usual!"

"JUST LEAVE ME ALONE!" I finally yelled.

I heard her footsteps as she left. I felt cold and heartbroken.

Suddenly, a familiar feeling entered my mind and I knew he was back. I wiped the tears from my face and continued to stare at the ceiling.

Why so sad, my love?

I ignored him.

What can I do to end your suffering? Just name it…

"How about walking into a steak…"

Now now… no need to be like that…

"You are ruining my life!"

He chuckled.

Only you see it that way… I can help you. I can make you happy. I can make you a queen!

"Oh, please! According to my friends, I'm already the queen!"

Oh yes, you were born for the role… but only with me can you find your full potential.

"You define full potential as me ruling a world where my friends and family are slaves…"

Only because they are fit for nothing better

I rolled over and slammed my head into the pillow.

"How did you find out how to get in my head?"

Another laugh.

Well, when I look in a mirror and see a pair of beautiful blue eyes looking back at me, I knew what had happened. It was only time before I figured out how to see thru your eyes as well. It is our bond, my love, and only proves that you are meant to be mine.

"I notice your all about me being yours and not the other way around."

Is it not a man's role to rule over his wife and protect her?

"More like condemn me."

My love, come to me. Let me show you what life would be like at my side. Then you will understand what happiness you can have with me.

I ignored him from then on. He continued to talk and use smooth words to try and honey me over. I ignored him and after a little while, he went away.

I cried myself to sleep.

…

The next morning, I woke up very early. My head was clear but my stomach growled. I needed food… and blood.

I quickly snuck out of the room and practically ran to the kitchen. I was barefoot so luckily no sound was made.

As soon as I made it to the kitchen, I went straight to the refrigerator. In the bottom drawer were the bags of blood. As soon as I grabbed one, my fangs popped out. I needed it, and I needed it now.

I ripped the corner off with my teeth and chugged it down.

As soon as I was done, I felt much better. Now I just needed food. I turned around to throw the bag away, but froze.

Jaiden was standing right behind me.

I quickly tried to sidestep him, but he pushed me back against the refrigerator trapping me with his own body.

I quickly looked away and closed my eyes. He gently but firmly grabbed my chin and made me face him but my eyes remained closed.

"Look at me." He said in a gentle voice.

I shook my head. "Please let me go." I begged.

"Brianna?"

The new voice in the room made me open them and I took a quick look behind Jaiden.

Everyone was there. Mary and Christian, Kristin and Daniel, and Andrew.

Andrew looked irritated at Jaiden.

"Brother, this isn't how to do this."

He ignored him and continued to look at me.

"What is going on, Brianna?" He commanded.

I closed my eyes and tried to jerk my head out of his hands.

"Please…" I couldn't stop the tears. "Please just leave."

"Brianna, we just want to help you!" Christian said, taking a step forward.

I shook my head. "I can't… I can't be around you guys anymore! Your not safe with me!"

"What are you talking about?" Kristin demanded.

Tears poured over my face and onto Jaiden's hand.

"He… he can see me! He can get into my mind!"

Jaiden looked shocked and finally let me go.

I sidestepped him and stood away from everyone.

"I saw into his mind a few days ago… and last night he figured out how to get into mine… None of you are safe."

I wasn't looking at them, but I could feel their stares on me. After a moment, I felt a hand land on my shoulder.

It was Kristin.

"Brie, you should have told us… we could have found some way to help you."

I felt better hearing comforting words from her. I opened my mouth to thank her, but a familiar feeling made me jump.

"No…" I whispered.

Are you busy, my love?

I grabbed my head and closed my eyes.

"No! Leave me alone!"

"BRIANNA?" That was the first time I heard fear in Jaiden's voice.

Kristin let me go and took a step back.

Ah… you are with company…

"LEAVE ME ALONE!" I screamed.

I felt myself jerked forward and Jaiden grabbed my face in his hands.

"Look at me!" he commanded.

I looked, but I immediately regretted it. In his eyes I saw hate and pain.

A growl rippled thru my head.

He will die… slowly and painfully for touching you!

Jaiden stared into my eyes for a moment, then released me. I fell to my knees and Jaiden turned to leave.

"Block all the windows! Black out curtains are in the closet! And no more talk of our location at all! All meetings are cancelled until I return!"

He slammed the door shut and Kristin and Mary helped me up.

Laughter rang thru my head.

That will not help you… I will find you, one way or another…

The laughter died in my head as the girls helped me to my room.

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ANOTHER CLIFFY! God, I'm so mean! R&R for more!