BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 199: The Monster Of Jueanu High {4}

Chapter 199: The Monster Of Jueanu High {4}

"Let me go!" I yelled at him.

"What’s wrong with you... do you have a death wish?!"

At his sharp profound voice, my tantrums ceased and all that was left of me was pulverizing breath and my jerky gaze on his, he watches me closely and I didn’t take my eyes off him either, just the unsteady sound of my breath filled us with a mix of silence, not a sound of words heard, just our gazes conveying things even I can’t fathom but I knew it he was trying to read me, I was a mystery to him just as he is to me, both trying to make measure for something we would both never understand, maybe that was a good thing because of what he is... put not just me but Dace in danger and I didn’t like that.

"Why are you going after them?" his sudden demand brought me back to the mistake I made by acting that way, will a lie even work right now? I have to try... this is my way of protecting Dace from him.

"I-I-I" I began but my choice of words was a mess, not by hesitation just the running I did, the panic, worry, and everything that shot through my body all at once was a drag to my body, I just couldn’t get that wound off my head, I felt like I would crumble to worry if I don’t hold myself, my mark was giving me that vibe also... if it wasn’t for Grayson holding me I would have bolted again, and then what? What if I become a burden to Dace when I get there?

"Emma!"

"I’m worried and scared okay?!" I snapped at him, my breath shaking once more. "There are two beasts now or whatever and I still can’t find my boyfriend, I’m worried he might be wounded or something!" Part truth, part lie, please buy it!

"I called the authorities, they will be here soon," the girl said, coming into view and we darted our eyes at her. "I used the emergency phone" she hugged her arms.

Grayson lets me go. "When they get here tell them it was a bear attack"

"What? I know what I saw!" she half yelled, the terror still evident in her eyes.

"What did you see?!" Grayson snapped at her and she shut her mouth. "You don’t know so why would they believe you?" her lips quivered knowing Grayson’s words were valid, no one will believe us except if we were to tell the supernaturals, and I doubt any authorities coming would be one, but I knew no matter what we try what happened here won’t be exposed, this is Juneau, the law of coexistence was a powerful thing, if they could keep a vampire attack a secret or a coverup then I’m certain this is will be the same too. Maybe Grayson knows that... perhaps that’s why he didn’t flinch to tell me who he was... well because he believes I’m normal.

He faces me, his eyes stapling me down, he was trying to figure me out and I knew it... I just hoped he didn’t, I took a breath of relief when he walked past me. But I should be worried he just did that... then ask me more rounds of questions, does he know? Is he going after them now, he has to be I have to-

"Who is he?" She asked me to break me out of my chaotic thoughts, even though I haven’t told him anything about me or any truth, he saved my life. This is the least I could do, it was just a win-win.

"I don’t know," I mumbled.

She sighed. "This is all so crazy and the worst night ever. But where is the guy you came with? Is he okay? What happened after?!"

Typical of you to ask after you ran out on me, I wouldn’t blame her though, god knows what that monster did to her and her friends.

"I will find him... just stay here until the authorities come," I said about leaving but she held me.

"What? You’re leaving me?"

"I’m not-"

"That monster could still be here..."

"Trust me... it’s not"

"How can you be so sure?!"

I knew Dace wouldn’t allow it to come back but I was more worried he was facing that THING alone with that wound, what if he- I didn’t wanna think about it because it got me weak in the knees, if I don’t find him, I think I might die from something else.

"I’m sorry... um," I just realized I didn’t know her name.

"It’s Jean"

"Emma. Look I’m sorry but I have to find him, the authorities will be here soon no need for you to be scared" at my cue we heard the wailing sirens. Thank god!

"But I don’t understand" she began like she was finally awake. "What did you and that guy come here for, you came really at a bad timing, and good because I’m still alive thanks to you guys"

"I know. Coincidence" I said slowly, taking my hand away from her. "It’s gonna be okay, you’re safe," I said walking past her.

"Emma, wait!"

But I didn’t turn. I don’t think I can handle any more delays, I have to find Dace. I used the back door leading to the woods and I walked and ran deep into the spot they fell out from silently praying I don’t find something that would make my heart stop. Tears were already leaking from my eyes, confusion, regret, and worry storming within me, and it was getting harder and harder to breathe.

It was very dark here with only the moonlight as a source of lighting, and thankfully I found out I was on the right path because of some broken branches ahead, I knew I was close, my heart pulsed, as well as my mark. I knew I would finally see Dace.

I came to a stop when I spotted a naked body against the ground, I would recognize that bulky form from anywhere.

"DACE!"

I was already running to him but just when I got there I ceased, squeaking, when I saw the Manticore... well what’s left of it, a head and some limps, where’s the rest? I don’t wanna find out, I covered my mouth when a hard wave of nausea hit me, this was a goofy mess and my stomach was having a hard time stomaching it, but I forced my gaze to Dace, and all that was history.

"Dace!" I rushed to him, on the cold ground, naked as the day he was born, passed out. I shook further when I saw the wound on his lower abdomen, bleeding profusely like a gallon of paint was splashed on him.

"Oh my god, Dace!" I fell to my knees beside him, I tried to lift him but it was a futile attempt. He was too heavy to even move, and my strength can’t help me here.

"No no Dace, please open your eyes’’ I sobbed holding his face, he was knocked out cold and he looked super pale like the moonlight itself, I placed my ear on his chest, sobbing and hoping for a heartbeat... there was a heartbeat but it was faint, very faint that it seemed like he wasn’t breathing.

"No no no, please no" I broke holding onto him, not knowing what to do, what should I do? I have no idea, I didn’t even bring my phone, there was no one to call, no one to call for help.

"Open your eyes please, Dace’’ I cried, hugging him and burying my face in his neck, not minding his blood staining me, that was the least of my worry, nothing else was in my vision, just the bleeding Dace before me. It was like my heart was plunged into a dark hole, and I was getting swallowed with each breath I took.

"This is all my fault... I’m sorry, I’m sorry, please Dace, please open your eyes please" I begged, I prayed, but there was no movement from him at all not even a flinch and it got me more scared than ever, it broke me, and all I could do was cry and begged him to open his eyes, sobbing, holding his face. His skin was cold, there was no heat from him and it got me more terrified.

*Loud Snap*

I gasped looking into the woods, my body shaking, someone was coming. I knew it. I turned back to Dace, I can’t let anyone see him, I can’t. I quickly took off my glasses and did the only thing I could do... conjure a spell to keep us hidden. I couldn’t move his body, he was too heavy for me.

I mumbled a spell with deep concentration, it was a high-level one and it had its risks but I didn’t care, none of that mattered. I groaned when blood trailed from my nose but I kept trying, and it worked, I shifted the air around us and turned us hidden from any eye.

That was when he came into view.