All Chapters of Forbidden Thirst (Crimson Shadows Book #1): Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

"Hey Celeste, I thought you'd taken this course!""Oh, Hey, Sarah! What are you doing here?""I managed to take a few of the same options as you. Like that it'll be more fun!" She leans forwards and gives me a hello hug before sitting on the seat beside me.I won't be as lonely as I thought after all. In a flash, my anxieties dissipate. I thought the class would never end. The professor was as excited as a mollusc dying in the sun. I hope the next ones will be more interesting, otherwise, it's gonna be boring as hell. As I leave the auditorium, Sarah seems to have decided on following me."Come on, let's get some fresh air, I have an hour to kill before my next class." We stop at a vending machine for a coffee, then continue to wander through the corridors."I always get bored the first few days of the term, nothing much happens." Sarah tells me."You're right, our last class wasn't exactly captivating. I hope the professors will be more dynamic.""They better be because this last one

ACCORDING to my schedule, I have only one lesson this afternoon. I hurry, intentionally because I don't want to cross Sarah or Lucian. He drives me mad! And Sarah, well it's different. I like her but she's hiding things from me. And I don't like that.I hurry up to the aisle. At this time, during the lunch break, the gardens are crowded. I try to think of a way to learn more about Amelia Forbes and her sudden disappearance. I am now convinced that the Bathory's are connected with it. I'd like to have more details. After all, there's no harm in wanting to learn more about the family you're living with.If I'm in the slightest danger, I may as well know as soon as possible so as to run for my life! The best thing is to take advantage of my visit to the library to try to glean some information. Perhaps I can find some newspapers that write about the tragedy, as it happened only a few weeks ago.As I get to the library, I am surprised by the vastness of the room. The high ceilings and t

Once we reach the manor, Lucian parks the car near the huge fountain. The engine is still running when I step out.I walk past a confused Draven who must be wondering what I'm doing with his brother. I hasten the pace when I hear Lucian behind me. "With pleasure, little thing! Look forward to the next time." I climb up the front steps a little too quickly and run into Peter, as I reach the top. "Sorry!""Are you okay?""The day was full of twists and turns and didn't end very well!""What happened?""I found myself between Logan and Lucian!""Oh...""Yeah, like you say." I enter the manor. Peter is still with me when I cross the big hall. I decide to go straight to my room.We both go upstairs and as we walk down a corridor, I start talking again. I need to get things off my chest. "I thought Lucian was the most unbearable guy on Earth, I found worse! “Logan is a bag of muscles with no brain." Peter says, as he keeps up the pace."He seemed to be more of a drag to me.""That's what

When I wake up, I can't wait. This is my first day of freedom. No classes or babysitting! Yes!I get up quickly and dressed casually. I then go down into the dining room, over excited with my head full of plans for the day. Everybody's up already, except for Laura. I greet everyone while gobbling down a few muffins. I can feel their eyes on me and notice that surprised look on their faces."What? It's the most important meal of the day, isn't it?""Of course, you can eat as much as you like." Draven says. Without a word or look at me, Lucian gets up and leaves the room. I hear the door slam, then his car starting. Whenever I think I'm moving in the right direction with him, Lucian takes three steps back. I quickly chase these thoughts from my mind and smile at the two remaining brothers. "I'm going to take advantage of my free time to get books that I'll need for my classes. I think I'll go for a wander and take it easy.""I'll come with you." Peter offers.I'm in too much of a good

Looking up, I see Lucian coming into the bar with his friends. I try to pretend I haven't seen him but something happens. The room becomes tense. Lucian has the kind of aura that makes people turn towards him. I hear him mumble something but I can't clearly make out what he's saying.I can feel him gazing at me. He attracts me like a magnet. As I look up, I already know I'm making a mistake, but I fall into the trap and stupidly plunge my eyes into his. I feel something of an electric shock, his gaze is so intense.For a moment the bustle of the bar seems to disappear. I don't look down. I just stare a him with a kind of fascination. I can't help it, he literally hypnotises me with his bewitching look and I suddenly want to be near him. I lay my face in my hands and let out a long sigh. I should find him unbearable and yet I can't hate him. Far from it. He smirks a little as his friends order beers. I swallow, uncomfortable, and look around me.I try to see if other people have seen h