Changed Blood

Chapter 17

The cabin is in Panama City. A few hours away. My house was freezing and I told my dad where I was going. He was excited for me. And knew I could do this. I gathered some things and got in the car, speeding down the highway. I was going to hunters house first. Maybe I could find something else there to help me.
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The house looked the same as it used to. Huge. And pretty luxurious. I knocked on the door trying to hold my anger in. His sweet mother opened the door. She smiled at me and leaned into hug me.
"Nick! It's been so long." She smiled and held her heart. I didn't hug back, just kinda patted her back.
"Hunters not here he's-"
"I know. He's at the cabin right?"
"Yeah. Remember when you came with us that summer and-"
"Listen, I'm sorry Katherine. But your son is a sick bastard. And, it sucks because you're a great mom." She looked at me devastated.
"Nick I-"
"I'm sorry. You were my mom for as long as I can remember. And just because hunter isn't good, doesn't mean you aren't great." I hugged her back. And left her standing in the doorway. I drove off.
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Niras Pov:
This couch is leather and freezing. Some cabin? Air conditioner was left on for the past year and a half. That's what hunter said. I'm trying to live a normal life. Nick forgot about me. He doesn't care. What does it matter I'm here anyway? Hunter told me to try and live this life with him and I will. I'm going to try. Unless he tries to hurt me. So far he hasn't done anything. I wasn't even scared anymore. Just kinda melted and staying alive. Nothing more. There's food and running water here, a few rooms, and a tv. Not bad. Hunter was in his room situating himself. I didn't even feel the urge to run. Not at the moment anyway, I was nervous what my parents were going to think. Actually, the more I thought about it, it really bothered me that my parents didn't know. I actually did want to be home.
"You good?"
"I'm fine." I said. There was some weird cartoon on, I switched through the channels while he kept talking to me.
"If you're hungry, there's lots of stuff. We have a grocer that comes every week. Maybe you can make us a meal tonight?" I looked at him.
"Or not, we'll decide later."
"Am I going to be able to see my parents?"
"Probably not. Just get used to this. We won't be here for long, but, I have a house getting ready somewhere else. So, don't get all emotional. Obviously nick doesn't care about you or he'd be here now."
"It ran across my mind. And yeah, i know." I said awkwardly.
"They are going to come looking and-" he walked over running his hands through his hair. He sat next to me and my hearty was pounding. Ugh. I just might throw up.
"I promise-" he put his hand on my knee.
"It's going to be fine."