The Hybrid

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Liam’s eyes shot to us as we entered. We walked towards them stopping behind Olivia and Markus. “Ok, now that you’re all here we can start” Liam stated.

He continued as everyone kept their undivided attention to him. “tomorrow night I want Markus, Alex and Ellie to go into the city. There is a new bar that opened a few weeks ago and vampires seem to use it for their feeds. It’s owned by humans but I’m suspicious that the human owner is being used by them or even threatened.”

“Are you sure it’s safe to take her?” Asked Markus suddenly, irritation evident in his voice. I furrowed my eyebrows glaring daggers into the back of his head. Anger began bubbling within me, my hands curled into fists, the white colour appeared on my knuckles.

Liam looked at me and chuckled when he noticed my anger, then turned his attention to Markus “I think you’ll be safer more with her than with Alex or me”

I glued my gaze to the floor not wanting to see any of their faces as they turned their attention away from me. I understood I wasn’t a human and for them, I was just another creature as they call us but I couldn’t help but feel a pang of pain in the pit of my stomach. I wasn’t a part of their group, I didn't belong with anyone, I felt constant loneliness. It shouldn't bother me, but it did and I hated myself for it.

“Any idea how many are going to be there?” Alex's deep voice resonated next to me.

“Around fifteen, the rest should be humans. Nothing will happen to them” Liam eyed me, all amusement left as he stated the last part. As if I’d want to hurt humans that did nothing wrong to me.

“What time tomorrow,” I asked sharply, steel laced in my voice as anger began to bubble slowly within me once again.

“Ten pm and the name of the club is called ‘The Oasis’” he said cautiously as his eyes bored into mine. He noticed the anger that slowly threatened to spill over and he knew my anger was towards him.

Once he gave me the information I needed I turned around and walked towards the door, not wanting to be in their presence any longer than necessary. Just as I reached for the door I heard Liam “we are not finished” his voice was loud and sounded irritated. Without me turning around still facing the door and holding the doorknob I said angrily “but I am”. Then I opened the door and left.

I quickly walked towards my room taking deep breaths to calm myself down. I couldn’t stand them. Well, most of them. When they all looked at me they saw me as a creature not worth a second glance. Every time I was in their presence I felt like I wasn't worth breathing the air we were all entitled to breathe. They only left me alive and tolerated me because they wanted help. When Olivia looked at me she saw me as a person. And that I appreciated it.

When I finally reached my room and closed the door behind me sharply with a rather loud bang, leaned against the door and slid down to the floor. Hugging my knees I rested my forehead on top of them. Once anger diminished deep despair replaced it. Tears threatened to escape my eyes but I quickly wiped them away. I wondered how did I get into this situation. Maybe I should have let them kill me. I should have stopped running and let the vampires kill me. Then I wouldn't have to lead this miserable life. I would do anything to have a normal life.

I don’t know how long I sat there on the floor by the door when suddenly a soft knock resonated from the door. Once again wiping the tears that were rolling down my cheeks I let out a sigh, stood up and opened the door.

Olivia stood there, her brows furrowed with worry flashing in her eyes “are you ok?”

The edge of my lips rose slightly at her concern “ya I’m fine” I answered.