I rushed up the stairs after Dad to stop him but he was already in the guest room and by the time I got there, he had grabbed Chance by the neck.
“Dad what are you doing?” I demanded. My instincts were on high alert, they saw that Chance was in danger and wanted to protect him from my Dad. I hesitated, I can’t attack my Dad but I have to stop him from hurting Chance. “Let him go, he’s harmless,”
“Who the hell is he?” Dad demanded and refused to let go of Chance. Chance on the other hand didn’t seem fazed, he was calm as if he was holding back as to not hurt Dad because he could easily fight back but he wasn’t.
“If you let him go then we can explain. Chance isn’t a threat Dad, let him go please,” I urged my Dad before he made a fool of himself. “Please,”
Dad sighed and reluctantly let go of Chance. He stepped away and I stood in front of Chance to prevent Dad going at him again.
“So what is going on here Everleigh? Who is he?”
“It’s not what you think Dad. Chance-” I began to explain but was stopped by strong hands being placed on my shoulders from behind. I knew it was Chance and the chills from earlier returned.
“It’s ok Everleigh,” Chance said in my ear. “Why don’t you ask the police officers outside if they’d like refreshments while I explain everything to your Dad,”
“Are you sure?” I asked to make sure. My Dad can be very intimidating at times, he can make even the worst of criminals squirm.
“Yes,” Chance confirmed.
“Ok,” I agreed before leaving the room. I didn’t want to leave the room, I wanted to stay but I could no longer sense any danger so it was safe to leave Chance and Dad alone to talk.
I made my way downstairs and opened the front door to see a police car outside with a few familiar officers inside who’d I’d met from my time being a detective. They caught my eye and I waved to them then walked over to say hello, I offered them a drink and they agreed to tea.
“Coming right up,” I smiled before making my way back into the house. I closed the door behind me and walked to the kitchen to make a start on the tea. I decided to have a cup too, I think I need one after the day I’ve had.
5 minutes later, the tea was ready. I made a small tray for the officers outside and had my own cup included. I decided to join them seeing as Dad and Chance were inside talking, they will probably be a while. Knowing Dad he will want to know every tiny detail about Chance’s attack to find out as much as possible to find the person/s responsible seeing as it’s our problem now too since it has landing on New Queens doorstep.
Me and the police officers made small talk while we had our tea and biscuits. I had popped in a little blood in my tea because I was stressed with Dad grilling Chance up there. Who knows what they are talking about, it had better not be about me and Dad getting the wrong idea warning Chase to stay away from me. That would be absurd with us having just met but if only I knew.
Gosh I have goose bumps every time I think of Chance. What is going on? When he held my shoulders earlier, it just felt right. Thinking of him and just being around him has been like nothing I have ever felt before. It’s weird, I barely know the guy but it feels good to have my mind on something new for a change. Before I was always thinking of work and once I resigned, I was thinking of what I would do next but now my mind is consumed with Chance. It must be a crush I’ve developed on him really quickly because I can’t think of what else it could be.
I wonder what Chance is feeling? Does he feel the same? Is he crushing on me too. I doubt it when we’ve only just met but then why the hell am I crushing on him? It really doesn’t make any sense. I really wish I knew what what going on but I guess only time will tell or maybe I will never know what this is, I’ll be feeling like this for good even after Chance gets back on his feet then leaves. I can’t bare the thought of him ever leaving, I guess my instincts have taken a shine to Chance and want to protect him just to be nice but I’m sure he can handle himself. He’s a grown man and a Vampire with all his senses and abilities. I wonder if he has any rare abilities that only a few select Vampires have. Maybe I will find out what it is some day. I doubt I have a rare ability when I only have the basic Vampire senses and it doesn’t look like the others will appear any time soon or at all but I really am fine with it, like whatever. If I’m meant to have them, they will appear when they’re supposed to. If I am like this for life then I don’t care, I am used to it. I’ve been this way my whole life. I am happy. It can be a little embarrassing at times around other Vampires because they stare at me with pitiful looks as I don’t have all my Vampire abilities and they do. I hate that I never told them, all Vampires can sense it when they meet me. They know straight away and then the pity comes in.
When I was a kid, I was ignored and bullied by the other Vampire kids because of it and I had to change schools many times until I found an all human school where I fit right in. There were a few Vampire teachers there but they were grown up about my situation and made me feel welcome. When I went to college it was inevitable that there would be Vampire students and there were. A few of them did pick on me but Susie stood up for me then that was the end of it and how we became friends. I don’t know where I would be without her today. If she hadn’t have stood up for me, I would probably have quit college and locked myself at home away from society. I still get the stares from random vampires but I just ignore them. All the Vampires from work have been mature about it and have never bothered me for which I am grateful for. I doubt they would have dared in fear of losing their jobs or ending up in prison. My dad would never tolerate it, there is a no bullying/harassment policy. Any one who doesn’t follow it will be in serious trouble.
I got so caught up in my thoughts I didn’t realise I was still in the back of a police car with my ex colleagues.
“Well this has been a nice catch up but I’d better go,” I said awkwardly. “Have you guys finished?”
“Yes thank you for the tea and biscuits Everleigh,”
“You’re welcome,” I smiled. I took the tray, empty cups and biscuits wrappers. “Good day lads,”
One of the officers opened the door and closed it after I got out, I thanked him and was on my way back to the house. Dad and Chance were still not down and I couldn’t hear a word they were saying. I decided to just clear up in the kitchen.
By the time I was done clearing up and headed to the living room to take a seat on the couch, Dad was already there seated and waiting for me. That wasn’t what caught my eye though, it was the look on his face. He looked angrier than before when I had stopped him from hurting Chance. Oh dear, I wonder what has happened. I hope Chance is ok and Dad didn’t grill him too much.
“Dad what’s going on? You look so angry. You didn’t hurt Chance did you? I asked worriedly. Oh my God, what if he’s killed him.
“Of course not,” Dad replied in a calm voice. “Chance is fine,”
“Then why do you look so angry?”
“He told me what happened, how he was attacked. It matches the story of the couple who came to the station and they’re from the same town. I’m so angry that there is another serial killer on the loose adding to our plate. As if we didn’t have enough going on here,” Dad explained and began to calm down just as I did. Chance is fine. Dad is just angry with what it happening. I am too. I hope they catch the one/s responsible soon and put a stop to this horrific madness. “There’s no way this could be a one person job unless..........,”
Dad’s voice trailed off and his words got me thinking until it clicked in my head and I finished Dad’s sentence.
“Unless the serial killer is a supernatural being,”
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