I watch Leo’s car zoom off of the driveway and disappear around the corner. I place my hand on the window I was watching out of. The heat from my hand slightly fogs up the window.
I know what gonna happen next, and I’m scared.
I hear someone coming to my door. My heart rate beats fast until I catch a familiar scent that isn’t William’s. I smile, glade I had time to enjoy being a virgin. I probably should run after Leo and tell him everything, but I can’t risk it.
Ronald knocks on the door, “come in.” I say.
He opens the door and steps inside. He smiles at me,”just making sure you aren’t naked.” He laughs
.
I blush, “good to see you jerk face.” I say.
We stand there for a while, in an awkward silence.
He suddenly claps his hands together and takes a step towards me.
“So… I’m supposed to watch you.. and it would be a lot less awkward if I could watch you somewhere a little more…. appropriate.” He rubs the back of his neck.
I giggle at the choice of his words,”appropriate? Really”
“Somewhere there isn’t a bed.”
“What? Does it make you feel…. uncomfortable?” I ask seductively.
I’m totally playing with him and he knows it. I step toward him and give him a slight smile. I try to look as serious as possible.
Ronald breaks down laughing and so do I. Ronald falls to the ground, laughing his head off. I’m doubled over, trying not to snort while I’m laughing. We calm down after a while but look at each other and start laughing again for no reason.
I stop laughing first and help Ronald up from the ground. We walk out of my room and go to the lounge room. He asks if I wanna play a game and I agree.
Ronald tells me to pick a game, so I choose ‘Railway driver”.
We take turns trying to get as many cops chasing our car as possible. I got the max amount of cops chasing me and managed to escape. Ronald couldn’t even get close to my score. He sighs in frustration and drops the controller on the ground.
“I’m done!” He yells.
I roll my eyes. He’s being a sore loser.
I turn off the game then look toward the clock. Oh crap.
11:27pm
“We played that long?!?”I say shocked.
Ronald laughs, “time flies by when your beating the crap out of someone on a video game.”
I see Ronald grab his jacket and head out of the room. I sprint to him and grab his arm gently.
“Hey, where are you going?” I ask meekly.
“My job is over for the day. William watches over you through the night. I watch you through the day. I’ll see ya Mi- I mean Luna.” He says.
I smile at him, “it’s Mira, Not Luna.”
“Bye Mira.” He smiles.
I reluctantly let go of his arm and he leaves. I’m alone….
I scurry to my room and lock the door. If he really
I scurry to my room and lock the door. If he really wanted in, he would just break the door down but it would give me time to hide or escape or something!! Once the door is locked, I run toward into the bathroom and lock that door as well. Can’t be too careful, right?
I turn on the shower and let myself get drenched; to see If I can wash my scent away, he won’t be able to find me as fast. Once I’m soaking wet I turn off the shower and go back into the bedroom. I dart under the bed and stay motionless. I feel like a child, hiding under a bed.
Trying to stay calm and keep my heart rate lower, I pull out my iPhone and start watching funny comedies on the media. I mute it and put the subtitles on so no one will be able to hear it.
After two hours of hiding under the bed, I slowly come out to investigate. Why isn’t he here?
I tip toe to the door and feel my fingers graze the door knob. Just a peek. Then I’ll go back under the bed…
I quietly turn the knob and crack the door open. The hall is dark, only the light from my iPhone can be seen. Crap!! My iPhone, I left it on!! So stupid!!
I look down at my iPhone to find it turned off…
I squeeze my eyes shut then open them. Please tell me I just imagined a light. I then hear it… William’s breathing.
He’s behind me.
He was in my room the entire time. He has been watching me cower away from him. I don’t even turn around, I just bolt out of my room and into the pitch black hall. I can hear him right behind me. I run faster and practically fly up the stairs. I run through a maze of hallways and finally come to a stop inside the lounge room.
I listen but I don’t hear anything other than my own breathing. I want to shout for help! but I restrain myself. Suddenly I hear William start talking. He’s still a little ways away. I slowly crawl behind the black, leather couch and hold my breath.
“I knew the ‘I’ll kill Leo’s thing would only work for a while. But don’t worry, I have something else up my sleeve.”
He’s getting closer.
“If you don’t come out right now, I’ll tell everyone your secret.”
That’s not possible…
He can’t know my secret!! I’ve never told anyone!
“And don’t worry about my first promise, because I’ll do that one too. I’m a multitasker.”
I can almost see him out of the darkness.
“I’ll make sure Leo is the first one to know. Then I’ll watch him bleed out after I slit his throat.”He whispers.
My heart sinks into my stomach. I can’t hurt Leo mentally and physically!!
Calm down Mira…
Maybe he’s just faking. He couldn’t possibly know my secret…
“Maybe you’re not hearing me correctly. What was it? ‘Feramors mangone’ right? That’s what your real father was. A monster.”
He knows.
I have to give myself up, because if I don’t, I’ll die. My mate would have to kill me if my secret got out. I won’t put him through that.
I slowly crawl out from behind the couch and stand up. After a moment of complete silence, I hear his breathing behind me. His hands wrapped around my waist as he kisses my neck. He stops and starts leading me to his room. I feel defeated as I walk in silence….