I took a deep breath and prepared myself. There I stood. One more step and I would finally be back.
I closed my eyes and stepped forward. It felt like something just clicked. Like I could finally breathe properly.Soon we were through customs and baggage collection. The driver took the baggage from me and carried it outside.I walked until I was outside. The driver opened the door for me and I stepped in. Mom had prepared everything.I was feeling so nervous. Today was the twin's birthday and they were having a masquerade ball to celebrate.Mom said I had to go. More like forced me. That meant today I would see him. After two years I would see Jake.And I would see Jeremy. I would see all my friends. Bella sat down and the door closed. Soon we were driving.Bella kept blabbering about how she had missed Jake. Of course she did. And of course I also missed him.After a while the car stopped and the door opened. ITara's POVWe pulled away as soon as we heard clapping. I blushed a deep red as the whole ballroom was filled with applause.Well some people were clapping. Most of the females were shooting me glares. I gave them the stink eye in return.I could feel the sparks everywhere. Jake held my hand and slowly led me out of the ballroom.I didn't know where he was taking me but I trusted him. We walked down corridors and halls until we ended up in the garden.I remembered being here. Jake sat on the swing under the Oak tree and pulled me onto his lap.The crescent moon was out and as shining on us brightly. I stared at his face. He showed no emotion and it worried me. What was he thinking?"Do you remember the first time we came here?" He asked softly. I nodded. "You dared me to get an apple from the highest branch on the tree." I answered.He nodded. "You, being you, slipped and fell on me. I swear you crushed me with your
Tara's POVI woke up to a blinding light. I groaned and slowly got up. My throat felt dry. My vision was blurry."Here, drink this." A voice said and handed me a glass of blood. I drank it to the last drop and closed my eyes. I sighed as images of what happened last night flashed in my mind.When I opened my eyes I noticed that it was Jeremy and not Jake. I pushed away the disappointment I felt."Where is he?" I asked. Jeremy sighed. "He's gone for a run. He'll be back soon." He answered as he placed the glass on the table.I sat up in the bed. I didn't know where I was but I didn't care. I needed answers. "Why did you kiss me?" I asked slowly."You looked so helpless when you saw him kiss Braeden. The only to get him away from her would be to make him angry. So I kissed you and he reacted." He answered.I nodded slowly." I'm really sorry about everything that happened. What are you gonna do when he comes back?" He asked.
Tara's POV"I'll ask Athena to ship it to you. Is that all?" Tessa asked.I nodded before realising that she wouldn't be able to see me. "Yes, that's all. Thanks for your help. See you in a couple of months." I said."I love you. Stay safe,bye." She said before hanging up. There was that word again. Love!I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that Jake was in love with me. I'm sure you think I shouldn't believe him but I know what I saw in his eyes.It was sincere and raw. No mask. But what can I do? I won't let him in. I spent years building a wall around my heart.I let go of my feelings for him. Because they're not needed or even important. I just wanna kill the Masked Monster and my sire and then leave here for good once I graduate.And he's already haunting me. I wonder if I could get someone to trace the phone call for me. I wish Friday would come faster.Athena's gonna ship me everything I need to defe
Tara's POVRing... Ringgg... RingggggI groaned as I grabbed the click and threw it at the wall. It wrapped the blanket closer until it was suddenly ripped away from me."Get up. We have school." A voice said. I groaned and turned to put my face in the pillow. Nice pillow..."If you don't stop that I will stick a pole up your ass so deep that it'll come out through your mouth." I threatened. I heard feet walk away and I sighed in relief.I suddenly felt cold water on me. I bolted straight off the bed. And there were the culprits laughing like hyenas who had tuberculosis.T was leaning on Edward. Damon and Noah were on the floor. Mason stood at the door laughing and Jake looked like he could barely breathe.I ignored them, feeling annoyed and stomped off to the bathroom. I had my showers and after drying myself I came out in my robe.Jake lay on my bed and I could hear Bella giggling as the rest were awed by her cuten
Tara's POVIt's been a week. Elena and Braeden haven't left me alone. Now they corner me and let the jocks beat me up.Sure I fight back but in the end they win. Because I can't practice magic in front of any one. Hell, no magic was allowed in the kingdom but I'm still practicing.The tardy bell rang and i pick my bag and leave the class. I walk to my locker and take out my books before heading to Jake's car in the parking lot.I leaned against it and waited for him. He was teaching me what I needed to know about being a vampire.But he said we have to go to his house because his mom wants to see Bella. I'm a lady by Meghan Train or began playing.I pulled out my phone. Tessa was calling me. "Hey!! I've missed you." I said."Aww, bitch. Of course you did. I'm awesome. Anyway, I shipped the things but since you live in the vampire kingdom there are some complications." She said.I frowned at that. "What complications?" I asked."I got the herbs and the animals but since the book is ful
Tara's POVI tried but I couldn't concentrate. To cast a spell I have to focus. But I'm tired and with all the crying and talking I can't.Plus Jake is here. This isn't going to work and I'm terrified. Tears are still rolling down my eyes but I can't focus."Guys, I can't do this with all the noise. I need you to get out of here, especially Jake. My magic won't work when you're here." I said softly in a shaky voice.They carried the queen to the Royal doctor's office so that they could stop the bleeding. Jake looked at me.I could feel the pressure. He was depending on me. He didn't want to lose his mom. I was going to try my best. "I'll save her. I swear." I said.He nodded and left. I pulled out the paper I tore and stared at the spell. After memorizing it, I took in a deep breath and calmed down.I placed my hands on the box and began chanting. "Restituere perdidit ex ea quae fuit cinere. Redde quod meum est cum esset." I chanted continuously.I kept chanting as I felt my head clea
Tara's POVI screamed in pain as I kept running. The ancestors had trapped me in the spirit realm for days now and kept torturing me.This was like when I was back with the Masked Monster. I was sweaty and bloody and as tired as hell. All my muscles were aching.The adrenaline had worn off and now I was stumbling. They were trying to destroy my soul. If they did, I would be trapped in limbo forever.Ever since I got here, I've been having visions of the war. It was between witches and vampires. But I had to stop it. The king was gearing up for battle.But with me stuck here, the prophecy is being fulfilled. I have to get back somehow. I hadn't seen my parents but right now I was in witch kingdom.I remembered everything. I miss all the people. I ran up to my house. I had lost them but they would be back.I entered the house as blood flowed from my eyes. All the memories I had here were catching up to me. I still couldn't remember how I was turned or how they died.It's like my body ha
Tara's POV"Okay, baby. It's time to stop the war. Let's go." I said to Bella as I headed to the garage. I was going to have to hot wire the car since I didn't have the keys.I punched the glass window band opened the car from the inside. I placed Bella in the passenger seat. After buckling her up, I drove home.On the way I tried to keep my mind clear. I didn't want to think about how I was turned. Not now. Not until I had stopped everyone.I parked in the driveway and knocked on the door. I didn't know where my phone and keys were. Amelia opened the door. "Tara, what are you doing here? And why are you bleeding?" She asked.I didn't have time. "I'm sorry. I'll explain later. I need you to take care of Bella and to give me your phone."Thanks! I'll return it later." I said. I bent down and hugged Bella. "Baby, I'll he back soon okay?" I asked.She buried her head in my neck and began to cry. "You promise that you won't leave me?? You'll really come right?" She asked."I promise." I a