I'm Being Stalked By A Ghost & Hunted By A Vampire

Part Nineteen

Your eyes flutter open, moaning slightly. There's a terrible throbbing on the side of your head.

You reach a hand up to check the damage only to feel gauze tightly wrapped around your head. You hiss as you feel the bump under the dressing.

Your eyes open to a dark room, no light coming from outside or from the hall. You thought that was strange since your curtains aren't heavy enough to block out the light.

You decide to turn on a lamp so you can see better and find some Ibuprofen. You grumble as you try to find the lamp, you didn't think your bed was this big!

After slowly crossing the bed, your hand touches something solid.

You pull you hand back quickly, confused as to what could be so cold and hard. 'It doesn't feel like a cold compress' you think as you place your hand back on the surface.

You explore, feeling soft creases as you make your way down the area.

You continue to lower your hand when something grabs your wrist and pulls it away from the surface you are investigating.

"I don't think you want to go any lower." You feel your cheeks heat up as Hasten pulls you into him.

"Wh-Why are you in my bed?" You choke out as you realize what you almost were touching.

"You're in mine." Your head throbs as your cheeks burn from embarrassment. Hastens cold body feels good against your hot face.

"My head hurts." You mumble as he reaches across and brings back a pill bottle, handing it to you. You open it as he gives you a cup of water.

You take whatever is inside, slowly drinking the rest of your water. He places the cup back on what you assume is his nightstand since you cannot see anything.

You rest your head on his shoulder, using his cool body as an icepack. You hear no heartbeat from inside as he takes slow even breaths. Your body feels exhausted and groggy as you try to lay still.

You close your eyes attempting to sleep. "Em, I have a request." Your eyes open, nervous as to why Hasten would even notify you about his ideas.

"I want to make this arrangement easier for you." You feel even greater suspicion as you attempt to sit up but he holds you down.

"You will forget all about your family." You let out a sharp breath as you begin to protest. "Please Hasten. Don't" You're about to start crying when the feeling disappears, leaving you confused about what was wrong.

You bury your head deeper into Hastens shoulder as you lay your hand halfway across Hastens chest.

"Don't think this means I forgive you for my car." You mumble falling asleep as Hasten stares at the ceiling, pleased with his decision.

You awaken the next day, still in Hastens arms as he appears to be lost in thought. You stretch out cat like as Hasten stares down at you.

You smile and say "Good morning!" He nods his head in recognition. You bring you hand up to your head feeling the bump that feels even more swollen than it did last night.

"Ah man, Hasten, you really know how to pack a punch." You mumble as it begins to throb slightly.

"Sorry about comparing you to a Nybras last night. Though I'm sure you didn't need to hit me..." You wince as he pulls you into him. He quickly bites the side of his wrist and puts it to your lips.

"Drink" He demands as you follow his order.

Once he deems it appropriate, he pulls his wrist away. You wipe your mouth, unsure if you would ever get used to that. "You will" He chimes, reading your thoughts

"Will I ever get used to the privacy violations!" He chuckles slightly as he steps out from the bed. He's in silk boxers as you realize you are only in a large T-shirt with nothing underneath. You blush profusely as you cover yourself back up with the blanket.

He shakes his head "Who do you think changed you?" with that said Hasten takes his leave. You quickly sit up and look around the room for anything that could be used as pants. Unfortunately, his giant room is spotless.

You jump out of his bed feeling the energy that seems to come from vampire blood and quickly head to the door. You peek out into the hallway, the coast is clear!

You make a dash for your room, almost reaching the threshold.

You swing open your door only to collide with a strange man. You quickly pick yourself up apologising to the man who just came out of your room.

"Oh I don't believe we've met. I'm Emi!" You say softly, wishing you weren't in one of Hastens shirts. You notice the man's hair colour is the same as yours, you feel a weird connection but the feeling diminishes fast.

The man gives you a quizzical expression, which quickly turns to a glare. "You have got to be f**cking kidding me." He pushes past you as he runs to the kitchen.

You stare dumbfounded outside your room before you remember you're just wearing a shirt and rush into your room.

Avent's POV

You sit in the breakfast nook having a morning coffee. The only benefit from coffee would be the taste, for caffeine is something that vampires are not affected by.

Hasten makes his way into the kitchen grabbing himself a cup as well. He takes a seat in front of you.

"Good morning, I do hope you weren't too hard on Emily." You take a sip as Hasten shakes his head "No, I went through with it." You raise an eyebrow surprised by his action "Really now." Your interest peaks "how did Emi take it?" even with the control vampires have, accessories do break when there's too much mental stress.

"She's great actually." You nod. You expected nothing less really. That girl can take a beating, that's for sure.

"How's her behavior?" You never thought Emi would be much of a problem but she can be very stubborn.

"She's behaving better than I could have asked. She was too upset over what happened to her family. It's been making the transition difficult."

"Who would ever act out for the people they love?" You tease, referring to your dear deceased friend and Hastens kin. Hasten glowers as you smile bigger.

"That's not the point"

"Of course not" You agree to save yourself from an argument. You hear Alex stomping down the hallway.

'So much for that thought'

You watch Alex barge into the kitchen. He goes right for Hasten, who in a matter of seconds has him pinned against the wall.

"What did you do to Emi!!" He snarls as Hasten smirks

"What's wrong? You don't like the adjustments?" Alex rages more as Hasten chuckles deeply. Hasten acts like a sociopath at times.

"She doesn't remember me" His voice came out pathetically quiet as he hangs his head low.

You have to feel bad for the kid. A new life and responsibilities as a guardian and he can't even protect his own blood.

"It's better this way," Hasten releases Alex as he slumps to the floor digging his nails into his palms while clenching his fists.

"I suggest you pull yourself together, Emi's coming"