The Vampire's Curse [ Unedited ]

Chapter 23 - Blood & Coffin

Bethany Spark

When I uncovered about Vampires existence I never had the slightest idea that I will be attracted to one of them. His sudden disappearance bothered me which made me realise what I have for him is not just mere attraction.

"Desiccated" I frowned unable to discern the meaning of this word.

I stare at Luke who just stood there impassive with his hooded fiery eyes. I am scared but at the same time, I feel like I can trust him and learn about Ethan's disappearance. 

"Follow me, Bethany" He offers me his hand but I stepped back.

I just keep looking in between his hand to his face assessing what to do and in the end just for Ethan, I lend him my hand. Delicately like a decent man, he leads me towards the woods and I hesitate for second thinking am I doing right?.

"Don't think too much, I am just taking you to the safe place where you might meet him" He started firmly as we walked at a normal pace.

The realisation hits me like tons of bricks, this man just read my mind. I glare at him but didn't comment not wanting to piss him off.

Finally, we reach inside a stunning bungalow with modern exteriors and surrounded by some giant trees so nobody can spot it from far away.

" It's my home where I live. Make yourself home, Bethany" He smiles before ushering me inside.

My nerves are on fire because I am frightened of him and not at the same time. If he wanted to hurt me, he had time but he didn't so I just need not show my vulnerability.

"Wow"

I gasped when I saw a line of paintings on the wall which looks so mesmerising that I can't even explain in words. It is like the paintings are speaking for themselves. I could discern the pain, the love, the passion, compassion and the misery behind those edgy colours.

" Ethan likes to paint, these are made by him " Luke enunciated in a warm tone.

I blink my eyes at him surprised because I had no idea about his passion and it's not like he told me anything.

Dumbass Bethany! 

"Wow, these are beautiful" I exclaimed with an appreciation.

"Yeah, they obviously would be since he promised someone about not stopping to sketch and paint " Luke asserted and sighed wishing to speak no more.

I turn to Luke and couldn't help but to ask "Promised?. Who?".

Luke shook his head dismissing my question and looks into my eyes instead.

" It's not my place to tell you "

He turns his face and was about to walk off leaving me alone behind and within a few seconds, he appeared right in front of me with a mug of hot chocolate in his hands.