Chapter 36

“So will you be telling me where we are going?” I asked Elijah looking out the window of the SUV trying to get an indication from my surroundings. Hours had passed, and after getting ready, he did in fact appear back to my room to escort me out of the building. I made a point to replenish my blood reservoir before we left. Lately, I had been careless and taking less than normal, and since I had no idea where we were going or who would be present, I thought it would be a good idea to be in peak condition.

Now staring at him waiting for his response, I realized he made me uneasy at times. I suppose it was knowing the feelings he held for me and my unwillingness to return them. The fact that we were being forced into a union did not help. Or maybe it was that deep down I knew there was something else to him that somewhat intrigued me.

These men in my life… I did not want or need them, and yet that seemed to only entice them more, to my dismay. Maybe if I could find a way to use this to m