Cruel Awakenings

8.Blood Thirsty

My thoughts drifted back to the last time Derek and I spoke. It wasn't a normal conversation... well even for us... but one that I missed. Probably just as much as his comforting aura in comparison to the one I have now. Sure as shit despite the fact he was working with Regina or whomever to get me here I had an inkling he'd help us leave. And I didn't even like the guy all that much..... well sorta. Not in a crush way but in a he just got me one. Probably because he was turned himself... not made. I'm not used to having a male friend who will just handle business as needed. I didn't necessarily need it but maybe now? Shit is the bodyguard needing a bodyguard? Listen to yourself.

I, of course, wouldn't tell him of this... but I could still miss him. Sure he was incredibly annoying and always pestering me. But Giving up his time to ensure I survived with hunger and those hunting me was something I cherished more now than ever before. I was appreciative of it... at least until I was captured again.

And yet the bastard used me at the same time. A get-out-of-jail-free card. I don't know why it surprised me. I don't blame him I guess I expected more. He gave off a trying-to-stay-on-the-down-low type of vibe. Maybe I held out hope that he wasn't planning to actually bring me here.

Regardless I didn't want to judge until I was sure.

  Then there was Cece. I hadn't heard from her. She was on her way to mine last we spoke and not finding me probably turned into a whole missing persons search. Phone wasn't with me and I highly fucking doubt anyone here gave enough of a shit to let me in on human news.

"What are you thinking about?" Regina's voice startled me from my captive mind.

I momentarily glared up at the woman beside me. Wouldn't you like to know?

Regina's eyes narrowed with a bit back smirk.

I pursed my lips at my thoughts. "Well if you must know. I was thinking about how funny it'll be once my family and friends take notice of the fact that I've been kidnapped. Only to trace and find me here amongst vampires. A missing person. How on earth are you going to explain that?" I carefully mocked. Voice laced with sarcasm.

Regina eyed me a moment. Bouncing her deep blue orbs to both of mine before her face scrunched up and looked elsewhere around the room. Silent.

I deeply frowned at the behavior. What on earth is wrong with her? I know I was being a bitch for a few seconds but-

"I was checking if anyone was near." Her head faced mine again with a brow raised.

Well... she heard that one.

"Have you always been able to read minds?" I questioned without thought. Internally I chastised myself for how sudden it was. It must've caught her just as off guard because she appeared rather shocked when I even asked her.

She appeared thoughtful for a moment. Her blue eyes danced with her mind. Her pale hands held one another tightly in her lap. "I guess it came around when I reached puberty. It wasn't much under my control until after that. Though I believe that's how it is for all vampires." She answered swiftly. Meeting my gaze again.

I swallowed and nodded. I wondered if I had any gifts.

  I shivered. Just as the thought reached my mind disgust poured into me from all angles. Nope. We damn sure aren't entertaining that. The vampire business is vampire business. Not anything to do with me.

  "If you're wondering about a search party. There won't be any need. As the king's right hand I've taken important measures to ensure you're arrival wouldn't disrupt anything with your mortal friends and family," she answered. Her voice sounded so sure and strained. I could hear her hesitation in telling me. Regina's blue orbs didn't hold my gaze in the slightest before she pushed herself up from the couch before me.