Semua Bab Chasing the Huntress: Bab 31 - Bab 40

That morning, I awakened from a steamy dream about Jace. To my surprise, my panties were wet, and I was ashamed to have had such thoughts of him—he was a vampire, after all.Raw and exposed, that was how I felt after the recent ordeal. My emotions were a mess, and everything that used to make sense was muddled in a thick fog in my mind. I couldn’t believe I had let myself become so vulnerable, and I hated that feeling.When I drove down Hawthorn’s street, my heart pounded in my chest. Lukas had picked me up earlier from Moe’s house and we had returned to his so I could get my popsicle-blue VW Beetle. We had agreed that there was no point in trying to hide and that I should carry on with my daily routine. But it was hard to shake the feeling of fear and uncertainty.Jace was on my mind, too. I didn’t know what to think of him. He had grown on me in the brief time we had spent together, but I was still wary of him. I couldn’t trust him completely, especially with everything that had happ

I heard a faint whistling sound, like when you hit your skull so hard and heard a high-pitched ringing inside your ears. The muscles in my body ached and made me want to scream, but I couldn’t since I was gagged and bound.I understood I had been drugged, so I kept still with my eyes closed, listening to my surroundings to understand where I was and who was with me.I heard two people talking in hushed tones a little further away. I decided it was best to pretend I was still out and maybe listen to their conversation. While I waited for them to say something worthwhile, I tested the rope over my wrists and frowned when I couldn’t loosen it. Whoever had tied the knot had done a commendable job, which slightly annoyed me. My feet were also bound at the ankles on each chair leg.Was this all necessary? It seemed excessive for someone like me.I continued working on the ropes and stopped when I heard the two men approaching. They didn’t discuss anything of interest to me, but as they drew

I was lying on a seat and enjoyed the vibrating sensation of movement. My head felt light, as if I were in a dream, but my body was feverish, so I fumbled with my fingers to remove my clothes. I slowly stripped, pushing down my pants and doing my best to clear my vest so I could cool off.“What are you doing?” a deep, baritone voice asked.I half-opened my eyes and smiled when I saw Lukas peering at me through the front rear mirror. If Lukas was in my dream, it was one I never wanted to wake from.“I’m hot,” I whined, continuing to undress.Lukas stepped on the brakes and brought the car to a stop on the side of the road. He exited and opened the back passenger door to put my clothes back on. When he touched my arm, a bolt of electricity shot between us, and he quickly removed his hand and looked at it with a perplexed expression.“What the…”“I’m burning up,” I repeated, tugging at my T-shirt. I let it fall on the car floor and watched Lukas’s expression rapidly change.I was wearing

The following morning, Lexie promised me a day of shopping. I tried to talk her out of it, but it was hard saying “no” to her. The next thing I knew, I was in a shopping center, and Lexie was pulling my hand toward the entrance of a beauty salon and spa.A lady greeted us, and Lexie wasted no time telling them what she wanted. I didn’t understand what she had asked, as I was too busy ogling girls getting their hair or makeup done. How much did this place cost?“Have you ever had a mani and pedi?” Lexie asked, lifting my hands and inspecting my fingernails.I shook my head. I never thought it was necessary. I kept my nails short because it was more practical for chasing skips and punching people at Sal’s gym. I didn’t want broken nails to be an issue, and I never thought I was feminine enough for that…“Don’t worry. I’ve got you covered. You’re going to love getting pampered. I used to do this with Julie all the time,” she added, her smile turning sad.“Have you really not gone out sinc

I sat on the front porch of Lexie’s house, which was nestled in the heart of a dense forest. The aroma of pine and cedar trees filled the air, and the chirping of birds was the only sound that broke the silence. It was a peaceful and serene place that had quickly become my favourite spot.While I sat there, wrapped in a soft fleece blanket, I watched the sun slowly rise over the horizon, casting a warm glow on everything it touched. The sky was painted in shades of pink, orange, and yellow, and the clouds looked like fluffy cotton balls.The countryside was growing on me. Lexie told me she bought the house shortly after her mate’s death. I understood why. It was a place where you could find yourself again. I guessed that was why she had no television or internet in her house. She didn’t want the noise from the outside world and wanted to be fully present in the moment.The front door opened, and Lexie stepped out. She smiled at me and sat down beside me on the porch swing. She wrapped