When a Healer Loves a Killer

Chapter 48

I was in James' room, sitting at a table and staring at my hands. Food was supposed to arrive soon, which I was happy about, but I needed to get the hell out of that place as fast as I could. "Darling, the food is here!" James chimed, placing a dish in front of me and taking his seat at the table.

I looked at the plate that held potatoes, turkey, salmon, and what looked to be a fruit salad.

Holy shit this looks fantastic. Maybe I'll stay here just for the food.

I looked up to James, who was staring at me. "Are you not going to eat anything, James?" I asked, confused to why he didn't have a plate.

"Oh, don't worry, I just ate yesterday, so I'm not hungry. I've been eating until I'm full everyday so that I don't get tempted by your blood! You smell quite delicious, my dear."

How in the fuck did my dumbass forget he was a ghoul?!?

"Is that so? Um. Thank you." I said, not really knowing what to say.

I took a fork and held it, noticing that my hand was shaking. It was probably from stress, or maybe from the lack of food and sleep I had been getting. I simply ignored it and dug into the meal, enjoying every last bite as much as I could. God that food was good. I drank the water that was sitting by my empty plate, noticing a funny taste about it.

What's that taste? It doesn't sit quite right. Almost like a drug...

Oh. Shit.

My head began to throb and I stood up, glaring at James. I had been so stupid to not be more careful. Why had I thought that he would actually treat me well? He was insane, after all. He was a ghoul. "What did you put in the water?!" I spat out, grabbing the table and gripping it to maintain my balance.

The room was spinning and his words became blurry as he spoke. "Just something to help you relax, my precious. I knew you would be stressed out by sleeping with me, so this is to help you enjoy yourself. I love you so much..."

He was walking towards me, but I could barely see straight. My head felt light as I lost my footing, falling into James as he picked me up and brought me to his bed.

I can't believe this is happening again...

. . .

JUUZOU'S POV

Finally! A breakthrough! I had been sent on a mission of tracking a ghoul who was at the restaurant three days ago, and when I captured him I started to amputate his limbs one by one until he gave me just the answers I needed! The Inoshita's Estate, home to James and Howard Inoshita. That's where she is.

Now I was at the mission debriefing for (y/n)'s rescue.

You're going to be okay, (y/n), I promise.

. . .

(Y/N)'S POV

My eyes fluttered open. My head hurt.

Where am I?

I heard birds chirping from outside, and the clean scent of spring filled my nose. I smiled and yawned. What a pleasant smell. "Good morning, precious. How did you sleep?"

Oh my god.

My eyes shot open and I sat up, staring at James, who was contently gazing at me. I looked down and covered myself with the sheets of the bed as I realized I wasn't wearing any clothes.

Oh my god.

I was going to kill him right now. But, I didn't have any weapons, and my body was weak and injured.