Wilt and Wither

Chapter 17

I felt guilty about loving Nick so much. I was just sitting in the buttery soft leather trying to come to terms over my cars death. Sorry Rhysand its been real but I needed to move on.

And speaking on moving on.

I open the door shutting it gently like Nick was fragile and would shatter at the gentlest touch. Walking towards the house I wondered how I could do this. Could I stay here permanently. Opening the door I see Jackson sitting at the kitchen table his eyes light up as he sees me. I have a surprise for you, I was going to wait but I cant.

He leads me to the living room. I sit beside him on the couch as he opens the bag holding out the box to me. I take the box grinning wide. Jackson this is so nice!

I heard what you did for Rory and thought that was really sweet so I decided to replace it. You can name is anything you like.

I opened the box and picked up the e reader. Thank you so much. Damn it my chest hurt.

What are you going to name it?

Gosh its like Im predictable Cole said the same thing when he gave me a car.

His face falls. He gave you a car? Talk about a one upper.

No no, this is amazing even better honest.

Yeah? Really... better than a car? His face twists not believing me. Ive seen their collection I assure you this is not better.

Really hmm I thinkRhysand Jr.

After your car? I nod as he rolls his eyes. Hey I had to keep the memory alive.

I turn to him and kiss him lightly. Do you want to come with me somewhere? I need some sunshine and to finally tell you everything.

Up on the hill near the woods the field was almost spread completely with death. I worried about how to handle this. I knew better no villain in the history of ever just stopped after getting what they wanted.

I knew as soon as she killed me death and destruction soon followed. She wanted my blood for a reason and Im sure wasnt to cure world hunger or to save the panda bears.

The sun beat down the deliciously warm such a change from the cool nights filled with deadly creatures.

I had decided tomorrow night I would give myself to this creature. She wasnt getting Jax though she could bleed me out completely but she wasnt getting Jax.

So I will enjoy today.

So Jackson tell me why you havent and had any real girlfriends? Not many guys would go out and face the things youve faced. Your defiantly one of a kind no girl would pass that up.

You know why I hadnt had any girlfriends because this town is stuck on status. I mean it doesnt matter now but back when the humans were here this was a pretty rich town. I was stuck on the edge of town with my family that barely made enough to make ends meet while everyone in town including my aunt who by the way wouldnt talk to my mother for years when she married my father looked down on us. Im done being second. Status is bullshit where is everyone? Skipped out and left and hows their money and bullshit status helping now?

When you first came here I felt something, something Ive never felt this feeling of being drawn to you like you were here for me. I thought for sure Cole was going to swoop in.

Ive never had feelings for Cole.I say.

Well everyone does, he slept with her didnt even realize or think twice about how that would make me feel. And you keep things from me. Evading any chance to tell me whats really going on with you.