Rejected And Forsaken
Chapter 28

Carol pov.

Bolting towards my room, I wished that I had better control over my tongue. I almost told him everything I saw in my dream. Yes it was worrying to see him morph in to something else but what happened after and before that must stay a secret. I slammed the door to my room shut and covered my face. My racing heart and uneven breaths didn’t make it any easier for me. Slowly and steadily, I slid down the door, my face still covered with my hands.

Angry tears started to spill from my eyes . Clenching my hair in frustration, I screamed in to my knees, as I pressed my face against the fabric of my leggings. Stupid emotions. Stupid feelings. They are now messing up my dreams. I never thought that it could happen to me. I never thought I would feel so much for someone before I found my beloved. Why did my life has to be so messed up? I hate it. My mind drifted back to the dream I woke up from. It was the most beautiful dream. However, it was the most disturbing at the same time. But why? Why did it have to be like this.

I cried, covering my mouth with one hand in an attempt to muffle my sniffles and sobs. I didn’t want anyone to hear me. I certainly didn’t want anyone to question me about this. Because even if they did, I wouldn’t know what to tell them.

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I was all alone. The place was dark and cold, just like how I preferred. We vampires had the ability to see well in low light intensity. This room was completely empty, I was enclosed with is four brick walls with only a door which most probably led out side. Some light filtered from the small gap underneath it, but that was it. Well, this place is boring. I thought and started to get restless. I don’t like it when I am alone anyway.

“What am I doing here?” I murmured. I walked towards the door and called out loud enough, hoping that some one will hear me. “Hello? Anyone out there?” I shouted.

“Carol.” A familiar voice made me go rigid. My heart pulsated. I could clearly feel each and every beat of it thumping hysterically in my chest. I turned around slowly, and came face to face with him. Standing in front of me, shirtless, showing off all of his muscles, was the guy I want to be with for the rest of my life. I almost drooled over his well built body. Oh how I wished that I had the choice of choosing whoever I wanted to be with. But that was most probably impossible.

“David.” My voice sounded foreign to me. It was shaky and it came out more like a whisper, while I wanted to sound confident. But right now, I couldn’t care less. I greeted him with a smile. I wanted to be friendly because he came in as my friend, but now that I was starting to incline towards him I wanted to be as formal as I could. Because, let’s just face it, it is for our best.

The longer I stared at him the more I felt intrigued. His sapphire eyes glistened while his constant smirk only made him look even better. His hair which usually was neatly combed was now dishevelled, but honestly, it just didn’t make him look bad. He looks so good. I kept thinking as my eyes travelled down from his face towards his bare chest. And to his toned abdomen.

No! This is wrong. This is utterly, absolutely wrong. I shouldn’t do this….

“Hello Carol.” His deep voice caught my attention. As soon as my green eyes mat with his blue ones, I felt my knees weaken.I gulped down, hard. But it didn’t help me in anyway. My heart was still electrified and suddenly, the whole room felt hotter than it should.

I didn’t even know that I could sweat so much. What was this human doing to me? I feel like being bound by a spell.

“D….David…..” I stuttered when he started to take slow and intriguing steps towards me. My breathing was clearly getting heavier and heavier with each step he took.

“Hey…easy.” he whispered as he caught me in one hand as I staggered a bit. I shook my head.

“I…..I…” I tried to speak. I wanted to say that this is wrong. But I was soon silenced as he covered my mouth with his. I was surprised at first, but I had absolutely no complaints. Slowly, I melted in to his arms. I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feeling of his lips moving against mine. I don’t know how long that lasted but when it did, I was craving for more.

“Tell me Carol. Say that you love me.” He whispered, placing his warm forehead against mine. I was still gasping for breath after his surprise k**s. When I didn’t say anything, he simply kissed my neck and when he kissed a certain point, an unexplainable feeling of immense pleasure jolted throughout my body.

He suddenly stopped and let me go, making me whimper. But what happened next amazed me beyond imagination. Black fur started to sprout all over his body. His limbs grew in size and became more muscular. His mouth morphed in to something like a wolf snout with razor sharp teeth and when he opened his eyes it was glowing like red rubies.

I stared at his new form, completely dumbfounded. But the funny thing was I wasn’t scared. I didn’t feel any repulsion. Heck I actually felt safe and protected with him around. This is ridiculous. I should be scared and running away from what ever this was. But no. I just froze on my spot when the new David approached me and scooped me up in to his arms.

“Don’t be scared little one. I would never hurt you my love.” His gruff voice filled the air.

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I touched my lips when I thought about his k**s. It felt so genuine and so good. I thought about all the emotions I had to endure. That dream felt too real. Oh how I wish it would come true. How I wish I could elope with him.

What am I thinking? I face palmed myself. My tears had dried up and left its trails on my cheeks. I chuckled to myself. I was going insane. Elope? Now where did that come from? I’ve heard that people have done crazy things to have the person they love. But me? Now I shouldn’t do that should I?

Stop it carol. You are only going to hurt yourself. You have to stop thinking of him too much. Now your mind is playing tricks on you.

I scolded myself and checked the date. It was the first week of June. Which meant in a matter of a week, I will be considered a mature vampire. And then it is time to replace my beloved. I grimaced and g*****d in to my palms. Beloved, my foot. I wanted David. No one else. I g*****d. This was going to be harder than I thought it would be.

A set of knocks disturbed my train of thoughts. I pouted, fully knowing that it was time for me to leave and face everyone.

“Carol! Aren’t you ready yet!” Kat’s voice filtered through the door. Sighing desperately I forced myself to get up.

“Yeah. I’m ready.” I replied, and wiped off any traces of dried up tears off my face. David, Kat, Elle and my other younger cousin Mat were all ready to go to the training ground and start the day.

I smiled at Elle, who was joining her first training session.

“Hey. Elle. I hope you enjoy the session.” I tried to sound as cheereful as I could. Elle too had joined the training sessions. Everyone needs to learn self defence. I think it is a necessity.

“What took you so long?” Kat murmured.

I sighed and chose not to reply. I just was not in the mood.

“Nothing. Let’s just go.” I replied and walked ahead of them, towards the training ground. I didn’t even look in the direction of David. I feared that if I did, I might get lost in to those pools of blue. This was going to be hard but I must avoid David at all cost.