The Revenge

Chapter 5

It was early afternoon, the sun was high in the cloudless sky, its rays beaming on us as we walked through the field towards the water. The water sparkled, like tiny diamonds reflecting the sunshine. The weather was still warm despite being the end of September.

Getting closer to the glistening water I couldn’t hide my excitement. Since getting into the camp I haven't had a chance to come here. A beach, magnificent with white sands and bright blue water appeared in my vision. The sea breeze gently brushed through my hair and I breathed in the scent of the salty moist air. I couldn’t tell where the sea stopped and the sky started. A wide smile crept into my face as I took in the view, it was breathtaking. It was the first time I saw a beach and it surpassed my expectations. I never had a chance to see the beach since I was locked up in the pack's territory most of my life, but the little I heard about it from my mother and the other slaves that felt like socialising I always dreamed about it.

Luca's warm hand was still holding mine as he led me into the warm sand. My feet sank into the dry sand making walking rather difficult. When we got nearer to the sea we sat down next to each other. I couldn't help but close my eyes and just soak in the relaxing noise of waves crashing down the beach. After the news I received this morning, this was exactly what I needed.

"This is my favourite place. I always come here when I need to loosen up. ” Luca's eyes were roaming over my face when I opened mine at the sound of his voice and snapped my head towards him.

"It’s beautiful, I’ve never been to the beach.” my eyes bored into his grey orbs. I was locked in his gaze mesmerised. He let out a soft chuckle, snapping me out of his gaze. Pink colour found its way onto my cheeks. I quickly looked away trying to hide my blush and embarrassment at the same time.

"Will you tell me why were you so upset?" He asked raising his eyebrows still watching me. I kept my eyes on the sea nervously playing with the sand. I didn't want to tell him. Not yet. I needed some time to process everything.

"It's my family, I just miss them" I answered nonchalantly.

My eyes flicked back to Luca. His eyebrows were furrowed and his eyes narrowed at me. He didn't buy my excuse.

I signed loudly my eyes went to the sand "I'm not ready to tell anyone yet. You'll be first to know once I am ready."

Feeling his knuckles on my cheek, my eyes found his. "Ok...I just want you to know, I'm always here for you" he said softly. After hearing his words a slight smile appeared on my face.

We sat there for about an hour chit-chatting when we decided to head back. After few steps into the field, Luca grabbed my hand pulling me behind him and running towards the forest. Fear washed over me knowing something or someone was there. He glanced behind us once we were in the shadows of the tall trees but then picked up the speed again running deeper. I saw the look in his eyes full of panic and apprehension. I never saw him like this, he always looked calm and collected even when I first met him. This made my fear reach to the new rights.

“What’s wrong," I asked once we stopped running, trying to catch my breath. My hand was on the bark of the tree as I was leaning against it, my body exhausted and covered in sweat.

"I saw vampires on the other side of the field near the beach,” he explained, his voice was serious with edge to it. He was scanning the way we ran in.

“Oh” was all I said. My eyes were wide. I never came across vampires I didn’t know what to expect. I knew they were dangerous just had no idea how much.

“Shit!” I heard him, before I could even ask what was happening he grabbed my hand once again and we ran even deeper. The deeper we ran, more darker it got. After a few seconds, we abruptly stopped. A tall very light blonde woman with pale skin blocked our path. She smiled at us devilishly and her fangs peeked from behind her upper lip. My blood ran cold through my veins, the hair on my back stood up and my hands began to shake slightly with the sheer terror searing through me. Luca's hand squeezed my hand stronger and I felt him tense next to me. Behind me, I heard a deep voice and the colour from my face disappeared.