Crimson Bonds - ALL GXG VERSION (Hailee Steinfeld X Bridgette Lundy-Paine )

Chapter 13: Rage & Rearviews

Moments Earlier...

I just came back from feeding, the blood from a couple foul mouthed men outside a bar in town still very prudent in my mouth. The faint taste of booze on my tongue is a delight to my senses, giving me a light buzz. It was alongside the powerful one I always felt after feeding.

I needed a drink after today. I could've cared less about it's source, for whatever that girl was doing to me was really fucking with my head. Last night I almost drained a man. Now tonight I fed yet again from two humans, for one was not sufficient enough to keep my cravings in check.

My behavior at the school today was even more bizarre, and now I know why. I need to forget about Carter and any gravitation I feel towards her. However I can't seem to shake myself of the girl, the very thought of her driving me mad with want. Her blood. Her touch. I just want Carter all to myself.

I fed again in attempt to bring my focus elsewhere even if it was only for a short while. The blood I took from those humans made me more aware than ever of my surroundings, even with the alcohol from it in my system. It made me feel alive; making me aware of every sight, every sound, and something that smells very off inside my new home.

I sniff the air, my eyes slowly closing then snapping open not even a second after with a crimson glow. I smell not only Evelyn's blood, but I also smell a human in the house. It is a scent so overwhelming I did not have to take a second guess at what is causing my mouth to water, even as it has not even been an hour since I last fed. A heart is beating so loud from fright, her panicked breath only increasing in pace.

"Was this how Annabelle was connected to me when I was human? My blood so potent it made her hyper-aware of my every move and emotion? Were me and the girl connected in this way?"

This couldn't be... for I wouldn't allow it. All I know in this moment is that Carter's very much in danger. Evelyn invited her in, and that was her biggest mistake. With intense speed I bring my sister away from Carter to shove her violently against the fireplace, blinded by fury as I could smell the girl's scent all over her.

"How dare she touch her. How dare she try to take what is mine. Mine??"

I eye Carter from across the room, her heart beat now in even worse detriment from both terror and alarm. I want to go to her, comfort her. But I know there is a much bigger part of me that wants to sink my fangs into her rapid pulsing jugular. Her fear excites and scares me at the same time.

I want Carter to be afraid, the reasons being complicated. One reason being I want her to stay away, sensing the immediate threat to her own life. But I also thrive on her fear, her heightened emotions making her blood stand out even more to my senses.

The expression upon Carter's face watching me is rather unsettling. She now sees we are nothing like your typical girls next door. She tries to flee, but I couldn't let that happen.

I bring myself in front of Carter with my inhuman speed, dazing her into a deep sleep. She falls into my arms, holding her delicately. This girl being so close is having an effect on me even unconscious. My eyes begin to glow intensely, my head inching closer to her neck.

I quickly realize what I am doing, shutting my eyes to bring myself back and remember the situation at hand. My lust for Carter I turn back into rage as I settle her on the floor. I leave her side, only to yet again grab Evelyn by the throat.

"I said take it easy! I was just having some insightful conversation with our new friend." I snarl ferociously at her foolish words. My grip becomes tighter while she winces and laughs darkly at the same time.