Beyond His Evil

Seventeen

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His lips were gentle and tender as they brushed against mine. I had never experienced a kiss before and had often wondered what it would feel like to have someone's lips on mine. I had imagined it, but nothing compared to the reality of it. It surpassed anything I had ever imagined.

Suddenly, his tongue entered my mouth, causing me to gasp as he groaned. One of his hands cupped my cheek while the other wrapped around my waist, pulling me closer to him and deepening the kiss.

I followed his lead, trying to keep up with his movements. I loved the sensation of his lips on mine.

He pressed his body against mine, causing me to moan. But then, he abruptly pulled away.

Confused, I frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

He stood up from the bed, running his hand through his hair. When his eyes met mine, anger swam in them, and I flinched at the intensity.

"What are you doing to me?" he asked, and I couldn't tell if the question was directed to himself or me.

"That shouldn't have happened," he murmured.

I opened my mouth to speak but couldn't find the words.

"Go to sleep," he said.

I felt the familiar pull of his compulsion and glared at him. "Don't you dare!"

But my eyes grew heavy, and I struggled to keep them open.

"Sleep, Kira."

"Don't..." I protested.

But it was too late. My eyes closed, and I fell asleep.

***

I woke up the next day in my bed feeling refreshed yet angry as I remembered what had happened the night before. Specifically what happened between Devon and I.

I glanced at my bedside table and saw a cup of coffee with a note underneath. I grabbed the note, which read, "No training today."

I ignored the coffee and quickly got ready, eager to confront Devon and unleash my anger on him. But he was nowhere to be found. I searched everywhere I thought he might be, risking being seen by other hunters, but he was nowhere.

Was he avoiding me? I felt a strange pain in my chest. Did he regret what happened? What if he didn't like the kiss? I knew I was inexperienced, but his reaction confused me.

Disappointed, I returned to my room and spent the entire day sleeping, waking up, and staring at the ceiling. Kate had obviously left for training, so I was alone.

With a sigh, I got out of bed to use the bathroom. Afterward, I checked the time and realized it was already past seven.

Kate still wasn't back, and I felt a mix of anger, hunger, loneliness, and sadness.

I sighed again and my thoughts turned to my mother. I thought of her every day and believed she was still alive. She wouldn't give up that easily, not in the hands of a vampire. She was stronger than that. One day, I would escape from here and find her, or maybe she would find me.

I prayed for her safety, hoping that whichever god was listening would be kind enough to protect her.

Sitting on my bed, I cradled my face in my hands. My stomach growled, and I rubbed it with my right hand without lifting my head.

Devon always brought me food during training, but today we weren't training, and I was on the verge of passing out from hunger.

I needed to get some food, or at least some fresh air. I grabbed a hoodie, put it on, grabbed a map of Safe Land, and headed out.

The higher-ranked hunters were still training, but the lower-ranked ones were around, and they couldn't help but gossip about me within earshot.

"Is she really alive?"

"I thought she left."

"Is it true she doesn't have powers?"

"I heard the demon is training her."

"I heard she claimed to see a shadow just for attention."

I rolled my eyes and pulled up my hood as the cool evening air hit my face.

One part of Safe Land I hadn't explored yet was the main village, so I decided to check it out.

As I walked a considerable distance from my building, I pulled out the map. It was easy to understand, but one sentence caught my attention at the top of the page.

"Try not to get lost again, hunter."

I remembered the night I had gotten lost after the welcoming party and had run into Devon. It's funny how much my hate for him then was coming back now.

I followed the map, ignoring the feeling in my heart.

When I reached the main village, it felt like I had entered a different world.

Humans and hunters of all ages filled every corner of the place. There were houses of all sizes, and bright golden lights illuminated certain areas, giving the whole place a magical and unreal feel. Everything was so peaceful. I adjusted my hoodie and continued walking.

I let my feet guide me, not caring where I was going or what lay ahead. I just wanted to soak in the beauty and unpredictability of the world around me.

Suddenly, a young boy who looked about five or six approached me, his eyes glassy.

"Mummy," he said.

Confused, I looked around and then back at him.

"Mummy market," he said.

"Is your mom at the market?" I asked.

He nodded.

This area didn't look like a market, which meant he was lost.

Great.

I studied the boy for a moment. He was definitely a hunter, but I could tell one of his parents was human.

I crouched down to his level, placing my hands on my knees. "Where is the market, sweetie?" I asked.

He stared at me without saying a word, and I realized he didn't know where it was.

Great, great.

I straightened up, took a deep breath, and checked my map. Of course, there was no market marked on it.

I debated telling him to find someone else to help him, but my conscience wouldn't allow it. I groaned internally.

Well, there goes my alone time.

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