The Hunt (The Forbidden)

Chapter 18

Chapter 18

As I slept I couldn't stop seeing Bernadette cutting Emily's throat open and licking her blood up like it was wine. All I saw was Bernadette's smile and her eyes glowing in hate and anger, and Emily's face in excruciating pain. I would run to her but never got to her she seemed to be getting farther and farther from me and her scream was muted. Her lips moved but I couldn't understand what she was saying.

"Emily I'm coming!" I would scream to her and reach out to her.

She kept saying the same words over and over again but I couldn't hear her, it seemed like she was mouthing

"No stop..." she kept saying

I wish I knew what she was telling me, when finally I got to her she was lifeless and covered in her blood. Holding her she turned to her ten year old self again, just like the day I meet her at the park fifteen years ago. She smiled up at me and said

"Remember we were supposed to keep each other safe from harm and always be there no matter what, what happened Chloe? You broke that promise. Where were you when I needed you? You're next if you stay with Mason, You're next!!!" she told me

I woke up in sweats and crying, Mason tried to hold me but I pushed him back at first, still thinking I was dreaming. Mason held me close to him reassuring it was all a dream, I still felt tired but I didn't want to go back to sleep. When I looked at the time it seven already and realized I haven't eaten anything but mason's blood. As I got up and headed to the kitchen to make myself some food. I couldn't help but notice that the kitchen was so big and elegant you could tell the original interior was kept the same. I saw the garden and deiced to eat outside, I felt at peace, like no one could harm me here. Mason walked in and smiled

"I figured you'll be here" he told smiling

"Oh how did you know?" I asked him

"You use to be in here all the time" he told me as he sat next me.

"Oh". I said knowing he was talking about the past me.

"Are you hungry? I didn't know what to make you?

"Don't worry about me, I don't eat food unless I need too" he told me smiling

I finished drinking my coffee and bagel in quite, my body felt so tense Mason had to notice because he came from behind and began to rub my shoulders. He knew me so well, and knew where he had to go harder.

"That feels so good" I told him with my eyes close

"Tell me where else it hurts, and I'll massage you" he whispered to my ear

"My lower back hurts still" I told him in a low voice

"Would you like to go to the bedroom to relax better babe?" he asked me

I nodded my head yes and he picked me up and carried me to the room, when he placed me on the bed I just grabbed him and kissed him passionate on the lips; While wrapping my arms around his neck. We both looked each other in the eyes without saying a word to one another we began to undress each other. He slowly pushes me down to the bed and began to kiss my lips and work his way down, once he got to my inner thigh I moaned and closed my eyes. He took my mind off of everything and made me focus on him only. With every kiss I knew I truly loved him and couldn't see myself without him.

"I love you Mason" I told him softly

He looked at me and held my head with he's hands "I love you more Chloe, my love for you will never die" he told.

We just lied in bed holding each other close, I looked at the time again and it was one already. I got up and began to shower; I had to go to work to find some kind of a clue to who killed Emily. If I didn't do it Derek would go crazy trying to find out who did. Once I got out of the shower Mason made me lunch which looked more like a buffet table than a simple lunch.

"Am I supposed to eat all of that alone? And how do you know how to cook?" I asked him

"Well I thought you were hungry so I cooked a few things for you not knowing what you would like. And just because I don't eat does not mean I don't know how to cook" he said

"Mason, are you nervous?" I asked him since he was acting a little shyly.

"Well the things is I've never cooked for anyone since I turned so I don't know how it will taste" he told me scratching his head

"Well let me be the judge of that" I said smiling at him. In fact I found that really cute of him

I didn't know where to begin so I grabbed the chicken that was closest to me; once I took a bite out of it I wanted more it was so juicy and good. Everything I tried was great, looks like I found myself a chief for life I told myself.

"Babe everything is really good, you're going to cook for me from now on" I told him with my mouth full of food

"It would be my pleasure love" he said smiling at me.

When I was done eating I got ready for work, Daniel was there putting more security cameras up. Which I thought was a great idea, it made me feel more comfortable. To my surprise I saw Meg working and doing her job instead of always being in the back smoking or leaving with strange men.

"Hey Chloe, I'm sorry to hear what happened to Emily. I know we weren't close but I am here for you if you need me. I really do mean it" she told me while putting her hand on my shoulder

"Yeah, thanks Meg I appreciate it" I said nodding my head.

"Hey I don't want you girls talking about what happened here in front of people, do you understand? I made sure to keep it on the down low" Daniel told us

"Ok" we both said at the same time

We went back to work, the locals came and of course new people came. Tonight was not so busy so Daniel decided to leave early and Meg didn't want to stay until closing time. This left me to close as usual which I didn't mind at all. As I began to clean up I realized I had to stock up, meaning I had to go down to the basement. I didn't want to go alone so I told one of the bouncers to come with me, I couldn't ask Derek to come it would hurt him too much.

So once I got to the basement I found the beer and began to walk my way up when I notice a shadow in the corner of the basement. I stood there in fear not sure of what to do, the bouncer who stayed by the stairs told me if I was ok but I didn't answer my eyes was fixed on the shadow.

I held the box of beer tighter in my hands not wanting to let go of it in case I had to throw it. The bouncer called out to the person.

"Hey, you're not supposed to be down here sir" he said

"But it's my place" Daniel said

"Oh thank God it's you" I said

"Who else would it be?" he told me

"Oh my bad" the bouncer said

"It's all right, at least I know you're doing your job right" Daniel said laughing

"What are you doing here anyways, I thought you left?" I asked him

"I left my house keys in my office "he told me

"Oh ok, oh can you please put in a new light bulb its dark in that corner" I shouted to him as I began to walk up the stairs

He went to get the light bulb and twisted it and the light went on

"All fixed, see?" Daniel told me

I smiled and walked back to the bar area, Mason was there waiting for me. Once I was done stocking the beer and counting the money I head home, where my bed called to me.

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