Klaus's Pet Book 2

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Lorelei's POV:

I wake up and sigh when I open my eyes to see the familiar dark green paint on my walls.

Back in New Orleans.

There's an intense aching sensation all over my body. And intense hunger. My thoughts are interrupted when I hear the sounds of footsteps. I dive down in the shadows, ready to get through the door and take down anyone who gets in my way.

As soon as I hear the door open, I lunge.

I'm immediately pinned against the wall.

It's Nik.

With one hand on my chest and his arm across my throat, securing me to the wall.

"You done?" He asks

I hold my arms up in surrender and he releases me. I sink into a chair and groan. He stands there, not moving too far from the door.

"Why did you bring me back here?"
"This is your home."
"Not anymore."
"What changed?"

I don't answer him.

The silence grows between us.

"I need to feed. I feel like shit."

"You're not going anywhere."

I shoot him a glare.

What is his deal? He got me home.

He won.

"Why not?" I demand, no longer interested in the idle chitchat

He wants something.

"All I ask is an honest answer."

"About what?"

"You took off out of the city after everything happened without a word to anyone. Sure you kill a few here in there but now you have a body count of at least a dozen people. And you don't seem at all worried of the emotional repercussions."

There it is.

He wants to know if I turned it off.

I don't answer this question.

He starts to get irritated as the silence begins to grow between us.

He paces back and forth.

"Must I compel the truth from your lips?" He demands

Unable to keep up the act any longer, I break into a smile. He narrows his eyes at me, suspicious. I relax into the chair, crossing my legs and letting out a sigh.

"God you really can't take a hint Nik."

I stare into his eyes.

Confusion and worry.

Some annoyance.

I gesture around us.

"Free will Nik. I could've come back anytime I wanted to."

I let that sink in.

He opens his mouth to speak but hesitates. His demeanor changed from angry to hurt.

"Then why didn't you?" He asks quietly

I think about answering his question.

No time.

I practically feel my veins scraping together and can't remember the last time I fed.

Between attacking animals outside of the mountain to feeding on campers inside, it's easy to lose track. I got sloppy and here we are.

" Fine. If you wanna know so badly. I took off into the woods and I hunted for a while but mainly I wanted to be alone. I stayed out all night, unsure what to do. I brought the ring back to the compound and then I left Louisiana."

"I think we both know that doesn't answer my question." Nik snaps

"I didn't want to come back."

I stand up and move towards the door and he uses his arm to block my path. I narrow my eyes at him.

"I answered your question. Now let me out."

"Did you flip your switch?"

"Nik-"

"Answer me. Yes or no."

I turn away and he speeds in front of me.

"Answer the question Lorelei!" He snaps compelling me

"Yes."