Last To Know (The Wanted)

Chapter Four

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"Relax, Maisie. I'm not going to turn you today." Tom told me. I couldn't relax. I was currently sitting on the edge of the bed trembling in fear.

I looked up at him with wide eyes. Kassimuss ordered the boys to help me move into Tom's room. Not that I actually had any belongings that belonged to me here, but I was grateful for some things Jacie got me. The dresses and blouses and skirts and heels I wasn't thrilled with, but the sneakers, jeans, jerseys, and sweatshirts were just to my liking.

"Listen, I know this is a lot. And I know I'm not the guy of your dreams but... Maisie, over time I know we'll become very close. Once you are turned you will feel the same way." He said calmly.

"I don't want to be turned. I don't want to marry you. Or anyone. Or be mated nontheless." I snapped.

"I know. I'm sorry... I hate that you're miserable but when a vampire meets their soulmate... there's no turning back. I just met you and there isn't a thing I wouldn't do for you."

"Then bring me back to the Mortal Realm." I stated. He sighed heavily.

"I can't."

"Huh. And there isn't a thing you wouldn't do for me?" I mocked, raising my eyebrows.

"Maisie, please. Give me a chance. I'm not a monster. I promise I will never hurt you. You can trust me. You're my soulmate and I'm yours. We're destined to be together by the prophecy."

"Prophecy?" I scoffed. He frowned.

"It's true."

I stayed silent, looking at the floor. I couldn't believe everything that was happening to me. It was unreal. A fantasy.

"Maisie, you're the most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on. You are perfect to me. I know you're scared. But you don't need to be. I will always be here for you. You are forever mine as I am forever yours. It's by the law of soulmates." Tom told me. If I wasn't so scared, I'd be touched by his sweetness. But I was still trembling.

Tom sat down beside me and I had to keep myself from moving away. I should at least make an effort. If I was going to be stuck with him my whole life I better make it worth it.

"Please, come to sleep. I promise I will not do anything. Just... just lay next to me. I would love nothing more than to take things slow so you're comfortable, but Kassimuss has his orders and you must be a vampire within five days. You understand I can't disobey our ruler, don't you?" Tom asked me. I looked up into his eyes and saw pure sincerity. I knew that if he could, he would wait years until I was ready to become a vampire. But neither of us had a choice.

"Yes. I know not all of this is your fault. But it will take time to build any sort of relationship or any sort of trust. You can understand that, can't you?" I begged.

"Anything, my love. Just know... once you become a vampire, your feelings for me will become defined. Vampires have a second soul. And once you are a vampire and we mate, our second souls combine into one. Then, we become two of the same people. We can sense each others feelings, communicate telepathically, and our feelings for each other will be much more felt." He explained, looking at the wall with an expression that made me want to cry.

"You sound like you've been longing your mate for a long time." I said, looking down. I was afraid to rush into things, but Tom seemed so excited about this whole mating thing and it felt like I was ruining it for him so far.

"I guess. I mean, most of our lives are spent searching for our other half. I'm so glad I found you, Maisie. Just knowing that you're the one I'm destined to be with is enough to keep me from wanting to go further. I promise you I won't rush anything."

"Thank you. I really will try to make an effort for this." I vowed. Tom smiled at me.

"That's all I could ask for right now."

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