Vampires, Eh?

Chapter 41

Nelly had busted Anna's lip. Anna had defeated Nelly in two fights, so Nelly and Alice decided to team up against Anna. She almost defeated the two girls until Alice held Anna's arms and Nelly punched her in the face before she had the chance to dodge her fist.

Rhys was furious as he watched it happen. He ripped Alice off Anna and cupped Anna's face in his hands. He pressed his thumb against her swelling lip. She flinched before pulling his hands off. He made them all go back into the church after.

By the morning, most of the swelling had already gone down in her lip.

Rhys insisted on joining Anna and Huxley as they walked down to the waterfall. He stayed a few steps behind them as Anna and Huxley laughed and joked with each other. He scowled when he watched Huxley throw his arm around Anna.

He stayed silent as they watched the waterfall. The cool mist fell against his skin. He kept his hands behind his back as he watched Anna.

Anna watched Rhys from the corner of her vision. She hoped that he would get bored and head back to the church. Anna leaned over and whispered to Huxley.

"How do you think we can get him to leave?" she said, cocking her head toward Rhys.

"Oh, I know how," Huxley said. He cleared his throat and stood up straighter. "Why don't we get hot chocolate? You know, the kind with whip cream and little marshmallows?"

Anna could hear Rhys audibly sigh. She smiled and clasped her hands in front of her chest.

"That's a wonderful idea," she said. "Let's go!"

Rhys rolled his eyes and shook his head. Huxley bit down on his lip to suppress a smile. Anna followed him as he headed for the stone stairs that led up to the garden in front of the row of hotels. Rhys looked toward the direction of the church before walking behind Anna and Huxley.

They walked among the series of benches that sat in front of the trees. The leaves were a variety of autumn colours. The flowers had all died and dark wood chips sat in the flower beds.

Huxley stepped in front of Anna and turned to face her and Rhys. Rhys took the opportunity to step beside Anna. Huxley had a goofy smile as he ran his fingers through his hair.

"Do you even know where we are going?" Rhys asked.

"Finding the hot chocolate is half of the journey," Huxley said. "You need to be more adventurous."

"I'm plenty adventurous," Rhys said.

"I seriously doubt that," Huxley said. "You are usually too moody to -"

Huxley's words were cut off as he screamed. His hands flew down to his chest. A stake was protruding through his chest. Blood was spurting out and coating his hands. A trail of blood rolled down from the corner of his mouth. He fell onto his knees before toppling over to his side. Anna's hands flew up to her mouth. Shock had overtaken her body and she was unable to scream.

Jonathan was standing behind Huxley. His crossbow was still in the air. A small mirror facing outward was anchored onto the front of the bow. He pulled down the scarf that was wrapped around his nose, mouth, and chin. He narrowed his eyes on Anna.

"Anna," he said in disbelief. He lowered his crossbow. "Oh my god, are you okay? I have been looking everywhere for you."

Anna's chest ached as she looked down at Huxley's body. His skin had gone pale. Black veins protruded against his skin and laced his body. His soul was now gone to hell. The nicest person Anna had met since that fateful night at the club was now gone.