Black Thorns - Book 1

Chapter 25

Remaining where I sat on the hardwood floor in my parents room. I found myself unable to look away from the amulet in my hand. This was the family heirloom that gets passed down to every first born. My eyes lingered on it's beauty.

"Why?" My voice was a quiet whisper, as I kept gazing upon the alluring gem. "Was mom attracted to it's beauty like this too? Is this why she wouldn't allow me to see it as a child?"

The amulet was made of an older looking metal, at one glance you can tell it is indeed an heirloom. The shape appeared to be that of a dagger, however with wings across the top. The blade of the dagger, is embedded with what appeared to be a red ruby like stone. But that wasn't the part that I couldn't take my eyes away from.

In the center of the amulet, where the handle of the dagger should be, lays a round gem. This gem was red, but not any red. It was the same very colour of blood. The way the gem reflected in the light, made it appear to look like liquid in the gems center. It was nothing but captivating to gaze upon.

While sitting there gazing at the gem, an image of Drake entered my mind. Unable to stop the image from entering my mind, of Drake wearing this around his neck. At the top of the amulet, there was a hole, where a chain would fit. Sadly there was no chain in the bag, or the box. But to find a chain now to match this antique look? That would be hard.

My heart pounded in my chest. "There is that antique shop in town!"

Deep in my heart I had the fear that I would never lay eyes on my vampire again. But I had to, I needed to see him before these next nine days are over. Only to tell him that I do love him, that I need to bond myself to him forever. If I truly missed that chance, to never be able to physically touch him ever again. I wouldn't be able to live.

Squeezing the amulet gently in my hand, I slipped it inside of my pocket. I couldn't think that way, of never seeing him again. I will see him again. And when I do, I will see him wearing my amulet around his pale neck.

How I needed to see this captivating blood red gem hanging against his pale muscular chest. Just the mere thought of his body, made me shiver as my face flushed red. The memory of his hands running along my bare skin, how his nails dug into me softly. My heart raced at the mere memory.

"Drake. I need you."

Hugging my knees to my chest, I felt the tears fill my eyes. "Please Drake, I need to see you again."

I know full well that when he left, he meant never to return to me. Even if I were to enter the forest, I would most likely not find the coven's home. But if he refuses to come to me, before these nine days end. Then I will have to try.

"First things first, I need a chain." I whisper as I felt the amulet now resting securely in my pocket. "First a chain, then I will figure out a way to see him again, and to give him all of me."

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"You weren't lying when you said this town is small Erin." Silvia laughed quietly, as we sat across from one another at the cafe.

"I know right? I still can't understand why mom and dad moved here." Muttering I sip my coffee.

"Oh remind me when we return to the house. I brought you all of your newest fan mail."

Hearing this I cringed. "Did you have to?" I sighed letting out a groan. "It's creepy reading all my readers confessing their love for me."

"Yah well once your fan club leans you're gay, then the girls will stop hounding you." She did her best to hold in a laugh, only to let it out. "But I then daresay, all the guys will!"