Fighting for the Lost (Sebastian's Daughter Book 4) (COMPLETE)

Chapter 2

Once I was alone, I instantly became aware of everything around me. Those dreams had me horrified to be alone. I sat on the bed, folded my arms, and sat motionless, waiting for Samantha's return.

A few hours later, when I heard the door opening, I flinched and braced myself, closing my eyes. But once my eyes were shut, all I could see was the thousands of corpses, the blood rain, and the blood lust my mother had had in her eyes.

I jerked and opened my eyes in time to see Samantha approach. "Had you fallen asleep?" she asked.

I shook my head. "No, you just startled me is all. And every time I close my eyes I see horrible images from that dream."

"I'm sorry, but look! I found us a few things that we could do. I wish I had thought about doing this sooner, but you've been sleeping so much, and I didn't want you to wake up and me not be here. It's like you still haven't fully recovered from that cage draining you, and then giving all your energy to your brother. Goodness, I wish I was as strong as you."

"Are you kidding?" I asked, dumbfounded. "I wish I was more like you! You're so sweet, and never in trouble or danger. Not to mention pretty, smart, kind..."

"You're sweet, Selena, but you're the real strong one here. Being able to hold on in one of those cages for as long as you did is something no other demon could do. And saving Alex like that right after being completely drained of all of your energy?" She shook her head. "Anyway, let me show you-"

Just then, the radio made static noises, and Samantha frowned. "I'll be right back." Then she walked out into the hallway, closing the door behind her.

Wanting something to do, I glanced over at the bag on the table on the opposite end of the room. Clearly, she didn't want me to go through it without her, so I fought the urge to get up and waited. A couple of minutes later, she returned with a large grin.

"Sebastian just said that he and the others will be here in a few hours. And that Alex is walking again. He's almost completely healthy again, according to Maria. And none of them can wait to see you."

I gave a small smile. I wanted to see Alex again, especially after dreaming of him being dead for so many nights. I also wanted to see Finny. He helped save me, and I knew it was him who was trying to protect me until Samantha brought me to the inn. I guess the only person I didn't really want to see was my father.

"Anyway, we have some time to kill, so let me show you what's in this bag!"

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We played checkers and Samantha played with my hair, trying out all different kinds of styles. We finally decided to just leave it as it was, but it was a little wavy after being tied up so many times.

I'd also told Samantha to wake me if I fell back to sleep. I was still exhausted, but I refused to have that nightmare again. Since I'd woken up, I'd probably been awake for at least eight hours by the time there was a knock on the door.

Samantha and I glanced at each other. She stood and walked over to the door. We waited a few seconds before the radio sparked to life, and I could barely make out my father's voice in the mess of static.

"Samantha, it's us."

Smiling with relief, Samantha opened the door. Finny ran into the room and over to me, and I jumped off the bed and hugged him. Once I was up, however, I realized how exhausted I was, and I leaned on Finny more than I'd wanted to.

Finny picked me up and sat me back on the bed, and Maria came over and hugged me. I glanced past her, though, eager to see my brother.

Alex was standing in the doorway, smiling at me. I beamed at him, tears forming in my eyes, and although I had just been returned to bed, I fought my drowsiness and ran to my brother. I hugged him tight, never wanting to let go.

"Easy, it still hurts a bit."

I loosened my grip slightly, but didn't move away.

Alex finally pushed me back a little before I finally released him. I stared at him, tears escaping my eyes.

"I hear I have you to thank for saving me."

"Alex, I... I didn't do anything. There was... I couldn't...."

"It's alright. You helped me. I think I knew while I was unconscious that you were keeping me alive. I'd be dead if you hadn't done what you did."

"You also wouldn't have been in that situation if it hadn't been for me. I'm so sorry, Alex."

Alex took my hand and looked into my eyes. "Selena, if I hadn't met you, I'd be alone. I'd rather risk my life for you that live like that. And I couldn't have asked for a better sister than you."

I felt more tears fall down my face as I hugged Alex again. He held me for a moment. When he pulled away, he walked over to the other side of the room, and I was left in the doorway with my father.

I gave him a small wave, then, ignoring my tiredness, instantly ran to the others.