Black Thorns - Book 1

Chapter 6

Standing in the room the human was in not too long ago. I have my eyes closed, as I inhale the sweetness of his scent. My crimson eyes slowly open, as I finally take in my surroundings.

This appeared to be an office of some sort. The desk was neatly stacked with piles of both books and papers on the wooden top. On a chair against a wall, was a small luggage that sat opened up. Instantly I recognized the luggage of the one he dragged along through the rain of the storm. My feet instantly went straight to the thing, as my eyes landed on journals and books inside of it.

Curiosity got the best of me as I picked up the first book that I saw. From the cover photo and that of the title, it appeared to be some sort of mystery novel. Intrigued with the book I flipped the pages opened.

Since being a Vampire, meant I had a lot of free time, when I wasn't separating my cousins from a fight that was. I liked reading books in my room. In the end it helped pass the time anyways.

Closing the book in my hands, I flipped it over to gaze at the back cover. My heart pounded instantly, on the back of the book smiling at me was the very human who captivated my mind.

"Erin Stone." Speaking his name softly, I let my finger touch his photo. Putting the book down, I picked up another. Instantly I flipped it to the back cover, and once again his photo smiled at me.

"So, you're a writer then." Setting down the book, I glanced around the room once more. "Is that why you came here? To write your books?"

Slowly I walked towards the door, opening it quietly I noticed the hallway was dark. Knowing full well I would be in trouble if he saw me, I knew I shouldn't be doing this. Yet my curiosity for this human pushed me to walk down the hall. Making sure my combat boots didn't stomp too loudly on the flooring, I soon paused as I saw more pictures on the wall.

My fingers instantly raised up and touched the glass of one of them. This picture of Erin was of him graduating from some sort of school. Perhaps it was his college graduation? He stood there smiling brightly, as he held his diploma while dressed in the traditional graduation gown and cap. My crimson eyes stared into his green eyes in the photo, they showed his happiness as they seemed to sparkle from the light.

Shaking my head, my jet black hair fell over my own eyes, "I need to get out of here." Turning to leave, I growl weakly as his scent hits me, and damn did it hit me hard. Inhaling the alluring sweetness he gave off, this alone pushes me to continue walking down the hall. My mind wasn't thinking clearly, as I walked up to a closed door and gently turned the handle.

Pushing the door opened quietly, I stood frozen in the doorway, as I heard his soft breathing. Electricity flowed through my form, as I pushed the door opened and stepped inside. Entering the small bedroom, my eyes instantly land on the bed. Stepping closer towards it, I let my gaze land upon Erin Stone, while he slept soundly. He looked just like his pictures showed him to be. However up close in person, he looked more appealing in a way. My heart pounded in my chest as I stared at him.

"What the hell is wrong with me." Whispering I watch his sleeping face. The way his golden blonde hair fell across his forehead as he slept. I couldn't look away from him. Something about this human, completely captured my interest.

"Damn it Drake, he is a filthy human. I need to leave this place, and never return." Turning my head, my eyes fall upon the window. I walked over to see it was unlocked. Through something down in the yard caught my gaze, a bush of red roses. Grinning to myself, I once more glance at the sleeping human.

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Since that night I entered Erin's home, a week has passed by. Though I hate to admit it, my new habit has turned into going to his home every night while he sleeps. I just can't seem to get enough of this human, and that thought along pisses me off completely. I don't want anything to do with humans, but yet I can't seem to stay away from this one.