Attending a Vampire School

Chapter 19: Harley's Betrayal

❝Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.❞ | Og Mandino

♕ SAIGE ♕

"Enough with the dramatic pause Harley, what's your decision?" Reece smirked, daring to take a threatening step toward the boy who looked as if he was in anguish.

My heart cracked in half as I watched with wide eyes. Harley ran his hand angrily through his curls, inhaling sharply. He had such a twisted expression that made his facial features seem unattractive and his eyes were shut tight.

"I'll join you," Harley forced out through gritted teeth and my chest began to tighten. "But only to protect my sister."

Reece grinned madly, his eyes shining mischievously. "Wonderful choice. I can assure you that your sister's secret is safe."

His sister's secret? What on earth was Reece talking about? I suddenly felt saddened by the thought of Hadlee having to hide a secret, but what made me more upset was Harley agreeing to join Reece to protect it. Join Reece in what? I had no clue.

The way Reece's lips tugged into a sinister smile made me question his truthfulness. He had seemed so nice and confident when I'd met him my first day. Seeing him here, I felt as if he had drastically changed. Fear coursed through my veins with every word he spoke.

Harley mumbled a bit, opening his eyes as his expression slightly softened. "Saige can never find out."

The mention of my name had my entire body frozen in place. I was afraid to even breathe, as if somehow they would hear me. Though that was highly unlikely, the loud music in the background had the entire gym vibrating.

My eyes began to burn and whatever was left of my heart disappeared. Harley had been so kind to me and to see him like this somehow devastated me. His gentle smile replayed over and over in my mind. And here he was making a deal with a devil so I wouldn't find out some petty secret.

Harley, why would you do that?

My eyes widened when he suddenly whipped his head toward my direction, as if he had sensed my staring gaze. His blue eyes glowed in the darkness with such intensity that it made me forget what I had been doing.

"What are you staring at?" Nolan's dark voice made me realize one terrifying thing.

I had been spotted. With each passing second, my plan was beginning to fall into pieces. Harley's eyes bulged when he saw me standing there, eavesdropping on what sounded like an important conversation. One that no other person should know about.

"Shit, the girl probably heard everything." Reece hissed and I cringed at his vulgar language.

While Harley looked shocked, Reece and Nolan held very pissed off expressions. The both of them scowled at me and somewhere deep in my gut I knew that I hadn't been recognized yet. With a shaky step backward, I decided it was time to make my escape.

A loud gasp escaped my lips and I quickly turned on my heel to face the crowd of students dressed in cheesy costumes. With only slight hesitation, I picked up my dress and ran as fast as a girl could in heels toward the middle. The music got significantly louder.

"Harley! Nolan! Catch her!" Reece's angry voice boomed from behind and I suddenly felt a cold shiver run down my spine.

I pushed my way through some dancing students, desperately trying to find a safe spot to hide. One of them would surely find me and I would be caught in no time. This was certainly not a part of my plan. I have to find Carson—