BLOOD LEGACIES
Chapter 337: Death Comes To Greet

Chapter 337: Death Comes To Greet

The elevator made a ding sound and I came out walking like a zombie, the only thing keeping me moving is my legs and maybe some part of my brain still functioning, the other part replaying Hayden’s every word like some haunting documentary.

’Death greets you... you’re going to die, Emma’

’I saw you, Emma... I felt you, I don’t know what was happening exactly’

’I felt you, I felt you... cold,’

’You die’

The low sound of a horn snapped me out of my mini trance and I jolted finding myself already on the busy road. When did I get out of the hotel? I don’t even remember leaving Hayden’s room.

"T-Taxi!" I called with barely a loud sound but thanks to my hand out I was able to signal one. I got in and shut the door and the driver asked me where to but I was lost in my head again, I was suddenly cold, it was too cold.

"Hey?"

I flinched and directed my eyes to the rear view mirror and connected with his eyes, they looked worried like he was trying to read me. "I asked where to miss"

"O-Oh" I stammered and said my address and at the same time tried to keep my voice in check but it was hard, especially when I can’t stop shaking.

It’s too cold

He started driving but his voice came again. "You okay? Any trouble, do you need to go to the police or something?"

I shook my head, keeping my eyes leveled down.

"You look white as a ghost just saying"

"I-I’m fine, I j-just need to get home"

I’m not FINE! I just heard I’m gonna die, I mean what the fuck? The only people who are told about their deaths are those that are sick and get some time to live and make do with their families. But I wasn’t sick. I was told by a Banshee who has Death as a friend that he would come to greet me. Death was coming for me.

At the sound of the horns I flinched, the road seemed busy even though it was late and we were in a bit of a traffic jam. The horns came again and I couldn’t stop shaking, I’m scared. Will I die now? Will a truck or something run me out?

Oh my god, I can’t breathe.

"Miss?"

"I-I’m fine!" I snapped trying to calm my breathing, I just can’t wait to get home. I keep hearing Hayden’s voice, crying as she told me, she didn’t wanna tell me but I pushed her and she told me something I never thought I would ever hear.

Death is coming for me

It’s fucking coming for me

I almost breathed in relief when the taxi stopped and taking money out of my pocket was a futile attempt because I couldn’t stop shaking. I was more than satisfied that he didn’t ask if I was okay. Jesus, he might think I’m a drug addict or something because of my damn tremble. Getting out of the car didn’t help me, I felt like I would have a panic attack as I walked to the entrance to my house.

But my legs can’t keep moving, they keep shaking and I was afraid they would give out soon... but the air was suddenly knocked out of my lungs when a hand grabbed my mouth as I tried to scream and I was pulled away and then my back hit the walk.

"Shhhh!"

My wide eyes fell on familiar hazels, I forced the hand out of my mouth as fear no longer took me but anger.

"What the hell Emilia, you scared the shit outta me!" I exploded, trust me I’m more than relieved to see her but after what she just pulled off and almost got my heart leap out of my chest, she can’t just get away with her.

She seriously scared the fuck of out me!

EVERYTHING makes me scared right now.

"It’s good to see you too Emma" She forced a smile but it didn’t reach her eyes and my angry expression suddenly fell and I felt like I would cry right now.

"I left messages"

"I know," she breathed.

"You read them but you didn’t reply"

She nodded only.

"Dace line isn’t going, is he okay? What happened after that night and-"

"Everything is falling apart"

Her words forced me to shut up and I blinked. "W-What?"

She shook her head. "I had to see you," she hugged herself. "I couldn’t stay home too"

"Emilia," I said in a worried tone, unable to stop my heartbeat from leaping out of my chest. "What happened?"

"I need to see Grayson, please" It looked like she was about to cry but she was fighting it, I have never seen Emilia like this, she was always the one who kept a facial expression that would mock anyone, she was the one who always looked strong and witty and yet it felt like it was coming apart bit by bit.

"Dace... he" Her lip trembled. "Fuck!" she ran her hand through her hair and I looked around knowing my mom or aunt will be back soon.

"Come on, let’s go inside"

She nodded only and we used the back door into the house, I led her upstairs and I rapidly knocked on Grayson’s door.

"Emma?" a voice came and then the door opened. "Finally you are home and-" he paused when he saw Emilia, a silent tear falling down her cheeks, suddenly a worried look took over Grayson’s features.

"What happened?" he demands, resting his arms on Emilia’s shoulder and trying to read her expression. "Talk to me"

She sobbed. "I’m sorry... I’m so sorry, Grayson" she broke. "It’s all my family’s fault"

"Emilia please," I said with begging eyes, wanting her to say something, anything.

"The Venatores, Grayson" She shook her head. "They never left town"

"W-What?"

And what she said next was enough to fracture Grayson’s heart and even mine too.

"My dad had them wiped out"