Laced In Red

Chapter Eleven

I open my eyes to look at Mutavious coming toward me, a small bundle in his arms. He smiles and kisses my forehead sweetly. He holds his arms out to hand over the bundle. I receive it, careful not to disturb what's inside.

I gaze down at the small infant wrapped snugly in the soft cloth. He has tiny pink lips, a button nose, a tiny patch of brown hair, and the chubbiest cheeks. He whimpers softly as he starts to open his eyes. I gaze into his tiny aqua orbs.

Taking a moment, I look up at Mutavious and smile, "He's absolutely beautiful darling. We've made such an amazing little creature. May we name him?"

We both look down at the infant and he replies, "Of course dear. Are we still calling him what we agreed upon?"

I gently stroke a finger along the babies soft cheek. "Yes. Hello our darling little Gabriel. It's so nice to finally get to meet you."

Gabriel smiles a dimpled little smile and I kiss his forehead. Mutavious takes Gabriels tiny hand and kisses it. Gabriel continues to smile. We make eye contact and I watch as his small eyes shift from their aqua to purple to red. His eyes continue to change and small fangs protrude from his gums.

He starts to cry and scream in agony, bloody tears staining his plump white cheeks.

Fear and pain sweep over me, " Not again... Mutavious it's happening again! Make it stop! We can't lose another one!"

Mutavious starts to panic and grabs a bottle of blood trying to put it in Gabriel's mouth. His small mouth and fangs clamp onto the bottle, his body trembling. I watch patiently with tears streaming down my face. Gabriel closes his eyes as he drinks but then the bottle falls away abruptly and his mouth hangs open. I watch and listen as the last breathe leaves his precious little body.

I scream out and hold him against my body, crying hysterically. Mutavious tries to take the dead infant and I hiss at him. He holds me in his arms as we morn the loss of our newborn child then my vision goes black.

I'm sitting in a plush chair, classical music playing in the background, and my eyes shut tight. I feel my foot tapping against soft floor. I open my eyes slowly to see a dimly light room and gaze at my surroundings. I'm in a nursery with red painted walls and a small black crib. I'm at Mutavious' house but I was just in my apartment with Scott.

My body suddenly gets up from the chair and walks over to the mirror. I first look at the ravished black clothes then make my way up to his face. Mutavious' bright green eyes stare into me. Shock takes over as I realize this isn't just a dream, he's trying to contact me, find me.

His dark lips curve up into a smile then he shows his marvelous white teeth, fangs and all. He tilts his head, his long black hair swaying to the side.

He straightens back up and laughs,"I'll find you my sweet."

My eyes pop open and I wake up screaming. I look to my right and see a note in Scott's place. Ignoring it, I listen for a presence but find that no one's here.
Jumping up from bed I find Scott's shirt on the floor and throw it on. I run for my magic smokes, light one, and look at the clock before going out on the balcony. 9:30 in the stupid morning.

I inhale deeply and pull my hair into a bun. Taking long slow draws from the pink paper, I start to relax. When I'm done I put it out and flick it off the balcony then head back inside.

I go into my room and pick up the note from Scott.

Hey beauty,

Sorry for skipping out before you got up but the Alpha needed me. I hope you're not mad. I'll be back later tonight, hopefully. If not have a wonderful day and I'll see you tomorrow. Love ya pumpkin!!!