Burned

chapter eleven:All falls Down

20 years before

Jeff(POV)
I came home and plopped down on the couch in frustration.This was the second job interview that I'd failed,and now I had no chance at the job that I really wanted.

I stared up at the white ceiling trying to figure out my next move.I had rent to pay in three weeks...

If I was as lucky as my brother,I'd be happier.

My brother Eric was always the one who succeeded in life, and even though our real parents gave us up for adoption when we were little,our new parents made sure that we were going to do something with our life.

Eric did that.He was in school,and he had a nice job and his own place.It wasn't fair.He was not any better than I.

I was jealous of his success,but I admired his work ethics.
Unfortunately though,after a heated argument our family hasn't talked in a long while,and I just hope everyone is doing okay.

I decided on a whim to call my estranged brother to maybe ask for a little help.

"Jeff..what is it?"he answered on the first ring,but he seemed..off.

"Hey,I was just calling to see how your doing and maybe ask for some help.."I said,trying to understand the slight bitterness I was detecting. As far as I knew,he and I were at least on speaking terms.

"What do you need?Money?I'll wire some to you but you can't come visit me."he spat at me.

That stung,but I shrugged it off."I wouldn't ask if I didnt really need it..I thought we were on speaking terms.I can't at least call you?"

"I love you.But because I love you and I'm scared of myself,i don't want to see you or speak to you...I'll give you some money but that's the last you'll hear of me."

Without a moment for me to respond he hung up.At first I couldn't lie I was very confused,then the anger set in.Why me? I was always supporting him even if I fell behind in the shadows.

I decided I could call our mother,maybe she had some insight as to what was going on.She hated fights amongst our family,and maybe she'd made up with my brother already.

"Hello?"she answered,sounding sleepy.

"Hey..did you and Eric kiss and make up yet?" I asked.

I heard shuffling in the background,then a long deep sigh."He called me last night and told me that he'd always love us but he never wanted to see us again..I asked why but he said he met the person who changed his life..whatever that means. I'm sure he's just being dramatic,give it time baby."she whispered.

I sighed,her too huh?It was strange coming from Eric.. usually they made up faster than they could argue.

"Okay mom,maybe your right,maybe he's just being a little dramatic.I love you, sorry for waking you up."I smiled to myself.

"Love you too baby,goodnight."

(Lena POV)
The first thing that registered to my brain,was the freezing cold water.
It literally sliced through my clothing,and spread everywhere in a matter of seconds.

My hand was gripped tightly around Jarro's ankle,as we crashed into the rushing waves,as if my life depended on it.

My eyes opened to the almost dark green water I was in,I could feel the waves pushing and pulling the both of us, but I didn't let go.

Lena don't kill him!I could hear Liam's frantic yelling.

I ignored him.Jarro was going to die.He killed my mother,and he deserves what he gets.

I was seeing red almost,remembering my mother's last moments of life.Yes,this was the right thing.

Lena please ! He begged me once more.

Liam I don't care !He killed my mother,destroyed and violently mutilated her in front of me!He's going to pay with his own life! I Yelled at him.

There was no more time for talking.Jarro had began kicking frantically,trying to use his power of heat to get me to release my grip,but it had no effect.

Instead of releasing him, I yanked him down,as hard as I could,and twisted his ankle in one swift movement.

I heard a strange moan and Jarro began struggling to swim to the surface,and I watched as he began sinking deeper and deeper into the ocean.

I began to swim up,seeing as I was hurting for air.Finally,I reached the surface and took a huge gulp of air.

A sense of adrenaline was shooting through me.I had killed him..I had killed him.

I killed somebody.

The words in my head sounded foreign to me.I was never a violent girl.I was never the girl who was in trouble.Id never thought that I of all people would kill anyone..let alone a family member.

It was a strange overwhelming feeling of madness..

As I glanced up,I could see Liam with tears in his eyes.I didnt understand why he was looking at me with such a lost and defeated expression,like he'd failed.

And before I could blink,Liam had me back on the cliff with him,cradling me in a warm jacket.. apparently his.

At first all I could process was the simple happiness I felt with him being here with me again.Like I was safe.

"Why did you tell me not to do it?"I whispered caressing his face.

He grabbed my cold hand and squeezed it.He smiled sadly and took a deep breath,"Because Lena..you fell right for the Twins trap."

As he mentioned the Twins I glanced around to see that they were nowhere to be found.

"Lena they wanted you to kill him,because whoever kills him becomes the new ruler..and that ruler is now you."

OMFG I just realized how long it had been since I updated !! So what do you all think?Liam couldn't stop her of course,and now Lena is the Queen of all vampires! Also, Jeff's point of view is really important so keep that in mind there will be some great details explained beforehand that will be vital information in the future chapters. Almost done with this book to be honest and I'm kind of sad it's happening..Either way I hope you have enjoyed this update and I also hope you had a great Fourth of July :D See y'all later :)