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Chapter 122: You-know-what
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The True Nature Series Chapter 123: Aramu-sick
FRIDAY FINALLY ARRIVED, AND our plans weren't going as expected. Ruthie's parents were going to Phantom of the Opera in San Francisco, keeping them out late. We planned to sneak out after her brothers went to bed and corner Zander at the party. We'd still have plenty of time to get back before her parents. Anyway, that was the plan until Dad said I couldn't sleep over. I pouted, I whined, I pleaded. And I didn't care that I was being a snot this time. But nothing worked. He took one look at the circles under my eyes and my pale skin and said I needed more rest. It was true that I looked like crap. I even felt achy. But I wasn't sick in the conventional way. I was Zander-deprived. As ridiculous as it sounded, I needed him like I needed air to breathe. It was the aramusatu, aka aramu-sick. But Dad had no idea about that and eventually lost his patience with me. He yelled that the discussion was over, scaring me because it was so out of character for him. At that point I knew all was lo
The True Nature Series Chapter 124: Trap
WHEN WE PULLED ONTO Zena's street, cars lined both sides and we could hear the music blaring. There were only a few houses, which meant it was less likely that neighbors would complain. Plus, I wouldn't have been surprised if the neighbors were as afraid of Mrs. Taylor as everyone else. The huge houses sat on equally large lot sizes. Several kids lounged around the sculpted front lawn, drinking out of plastic cups and laughing. The fact that I didn't see Zander's truck worried me. "Stop scowling, girl," said Ruthie as she touched up my makeup. I tried to smooth out my features, but it was hard when my insides felt like a swarm of bees. When she was done, I heaved one final nervous sigh and stepped out of the car. Ruthie pulled me along with her, practically bouncing with anticipation. She seemed ready to take on a pack of wolves, which was what facing Zena's groupies felt like.The front door of the mansion stood open, allowing the music to flow outside and giving us a preview of
The True Nature Series Chapter 125: The Blood Shall Reveal
SOMEONE SHOOK ME HARD, rattling my teeth. "Tru!" I dragged my eyelids open, but it was too bright. I put a hand over my eyes."Too much light!" I moaned."Geez, girl! You scared me to death!" I squinted at a strange object. It was Ruthie with two heads. As I blinked, one of the heads turned into Phoebe."Phoebe?" I murmured."Yeah, it's me. I took Ruthie's advice to live it up a little and look what happened. We find you passed out in a bedroom. How much did you drink?" she said, her lips pinched with disappointment.I stretched my mouth, feeling parched. Ruthie helped me to sit up. "Seriously, Tru," she wailed. "What happened? Did you ever find Zander?" Ding! I suddenly remembered everything and squeezed my head with both hands. "No!" I muttered between clenched teeth. "Someone pushed me. Knocked me out. I think he stuck a needle in me." I ran a hand along a tender spot in the crease of my elbow. "They knocked you out and brought you up here?" asked Ruthie. I shook my h
The True Nature Series Chapter 126: Superspeed
AN OBNOXIOUS WASHCLOTH SWEEPING across my face woke me way too early Saturday morning. I pushed it away and snuggled into my pillow, but it returned, swiping me from chin to forehead with one sloppy lick. My eyes popped open and I jerked up as soon I registered that the odd sensation wasn't a washcloth at all. Instead, it was a warm, wet dog tongue."Gross, Knox!" I said, glaring at him. Upon making eye contact, he whined, jumped off the bed, and looked toward the bedroom door.I sighed. "You gotta pee, buddy?" I asked. He whined again. Light was starting to creep around the edges of my curtains, but dark shadows still stretched across my bedroom, indicating that it was the crack of dawn. At least I thought so. I rarely ever saw it. Ugh. Why was Knox in my bed? I ran a hand through my hair, trying to wake up. Then I remembered, and an angry flash of heat ran up my throat. I wanted to rewind last night and help Ruthie beat the crap out of Zena. But if I could change something abou
The True Nature Series Chapter 127: Bloodsucker
MY ANXIETY SKYROCKETED WHEN the Tesla pulled over ahead of us. The driver's door opened. I slowed down, debating on running in the opposite direction. But it was possible that someone needed directions. It wouldn't be the first time I'd given them. The driver was tall and broad shouldered. He wore sunglasses, which was disconcerting because it still wasn't that bright outside. Then the passenger door opened and a shorter, bald man stepped out. It was Detective Winchester. Now I really couldn't turn around. Besides, he knew where I lived."Ms. Parker. I thought that was you," the detective called out, his voice jarring in the silence of the morning. He stepped into my path on the sidewalk, forcing us to stop. Knox growled. The detective gave him an annoyed look."Heel," I commanded. Knox quieted."What are you doing out so early?" the detective asked, his voice cordial, as if meeting like this was normal. My eyes narrowed. He was acting too nice.I held up the leash, as if it was
The True Nature Series Chapter 128: Donavitch
ZANDER LET LOOSE A heavy sigh. "Maybe," he said, "but first she wants to hold her dog."Isaac frowned in disapproval, but he moved out of the way. Last week, I wouldn't heal Ruthie until Isaac left. Now I didn't have the same privacy. If Knox was going to make it, I had to risk Isaac finding out about me. Based on this morning's events, I didn't think he would freak out. Obviously, he was good with weird already.Zander settled me next to Knox's still form, placing my hand on his neck. His fur was wet and sticky with blood. More blood dripped from his ear. I realized that I wasn't numb everywhere. I could feel tears dripping from my eyes. If I could cry, then we might be able to save Knox. Zander kneeled over me, blocking Isaac's view. I think we both knew that we could share our abilities, especially when we were touching each other. This had to work. He laid one hand on my shoulder and one on Knox. "Okay, Tru," he whispered, so softly I almost didn't hear. I debated how to go a
The True Nature Series Chapter 129: Too Calm
AS ISAAC STEPPED TOWARD the front porch he asked, "Think you can stand?" "Yeah," I said, stretching my mouth from side to side. My whole body tingled, sensation returning like shifting sand. He carefully stood me up, bracing my shoulders in his large hands while I found my balance. I slowly straightened my spine, and he let go one finger at a time, his hands hovering as if he expected me to collapse. When I remained upright, he cocked an eyebrow and grumbled low in his throat, reminding me of the way Knox sounded when I played tag with him. Did Isaac find this funny? I shot a glare at him. With a resigned smile, he backed away. Knox moved with him, pressing his nose into his hand. I moved up the steps, toward the front door with little robotic jerks and unzipped my pocket to pull out the house key. Because I still lacked full sensation in my hands, I had to concentrate on holding the key. It felt like an extra thick layer of leather covered my skin, and without the sensation of dir
The True Nature Series Chapter 130: Newfound Treasure
I TRIED TO BLOCK out Isaac's face as I leaned against the smooth wood of the doorframe. How long could I stall his questions?"Drea."I shot up straight. What the heck? Someone was here with me!"Who said that?" I yelped."You can hear me," replied a faint and surprised voice, a feminine voice.I walked through the downstairs rooms, peering into each corner with Knox padding alongside me. But each room remained quiet and empty. "Who are you?" I asked, passing the mirror in the foyer. Shocked, I backtracked to it to see my face reflected there, but not my eyes. At least not the brown eyes I should have. They were blue! Happy laughter spilled through my mind. "I never thought I'd ..." The voice and the blue eyes faded away until all that remained were my own brown ones, and the silence of the house. For some reason, I felt unquestionably lonely."Hello?" I said, feeling foolish talking to my reflection."Is that you, Tru?" Dad hollered, causing me to almost jump out of my
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