To Save My Daughter

Part 30: Damn the Devil

Part 30: Damn the Devil

We race down the road so fast I was thrown into the back of my seat. I tried to figure out where we were or where we were going, but all I could see before us was the next curve and a bank of trees. Afraid to look at the speedometer to see how fast we are going, I just tried to steady my breathing. I knew Klaus was on a mission to get us as far away as possible before Xander got home, and realized we were missing. My only hope was that Nicole had a way to get ahold of Xander, before we got too far.

Oh my God, he has to realize that Klaus took me against my will. He must know I would never leave willingly, not without Grace. Truth is I wouldn’t leave willing with Grace. I don’t want Klaus. Xander was the one wiggling his way into my heart. Asshole! I didn’t ask for this. As much as I fight it, I’m falling for him. Still I fear what he is. What is he going to do when he finds out? My poor Grace. What is she going to do? Please Nicole, protect and be there for Grace. I sat there, staring at each car we passed saying, “Xander please find me, and I’ll be yours forever, if you find me.” I kept repeating this over and over in my head. I could feel the desperation in my soul. I want Grace and Xander right now. I even wanted Nicole.

Curling up in a ball against the car door, I could feel the satisfaction dripping from Klaus pores. Did he really think by taking me, I’d give into him that easily. I’ll do what I have to; to get Grace back, I just pray he doesn’t take it that far. I could feel my body tense with the thought. I wasn’t able to control myself with him last night, would I give in that easy again. I had to figure out how to get away from him, and fast.

I managed to unlock the car door without Klaus seeming to notice. Luckily he hadn’t forced me to put on my seat belt. I knew I had only one chance to get away, and I wanted to be ready. I had to watch for just the right moment. Eventually he would have to stop or slow down when we came to a populated area. He would have to obey traffic signs, or draw unwanted attention towards us. Right? I had to be right. Everything depends on me being right. When this happens, I’ll jump out before he has stopped the car and run into the first building I see, and get help.

It knew too much time was passing. There has to be a town around here somewhere. He’s got to need gas soon. This is unbelievable. I felt like pulling my hair out.  Every mile we drive, was a mile further from Grace. Focus; pay attention to where we are. It may be my only way to get back to her.

“Angel, don’t think about it.”

“Don’t think about what? Like what an asshole you are!” I spat back at him.

“No, about how you’re going to try to jump out that door the minute we stop.”

Shivers ran up my spin and I felt my heart stop. How the hell could he know what I had been planning? “What do you mean?” I questioned him.

“Don’t play stupid with me Angel. It’s not like I haven’t had more than one girl try to escape me. I happen to like to play with my food. I’m sure little Nikki could tell you all about that. Besides I know how to read your body language.”

I was overcome with the nausea feeling, the moment Klaus started taking again. I could feel the bile burn my throat, as my body broke out in a chilled sweat.

“Angel, have you truly thought your plan through…Hmmm… No I don’t believe you have…. Soooo, let me break it down for you. First, let’s say you actually make it out of the car you might end up breaking your neck. No harm, no foul, my blood is running through your veins at this moment, which means you’ll become a vampire. Truthfully it was going to happen sooner or later, so problem solved. Second, if you are able to get away, I’ll find you. I know your scent, and it will be easy to track you down. No real challenge there. Thirdly, say you found someone who didn’t think you were crazy and offered to help you; I would just compel them to do as I wanted. So technically, whoever helps you has a death sentence. As punishment I would make you watch as I torturer them, just for shits and giggles. Do you really want to put some innocent person through something that is so unnecessary?”