Ch. 52

JACKSON'S POV

I was awakened by a terrible dream that sent me panting and sweating profusely even though it was cold in my bedroom.

I swiftly switched the bedside light on and sat up to look around my bedroom. When I heard my phone beep, I knew that it's morning already because I set a six o'clock alarm.

I quickly went to open the blinds so that daylight would take away the vast dark and loneliness in the room, the one in my heart can only be taken away by Vera's presence.

I stood by the window and looked down at the garden where we had made love for hours. It felt just like yesterday. It will last forever.

"Vera…" I whispered her name.

She's in danger. I know, I understand the dream that I had. I saw her in my dream, happy at first and cheerful as ever.

Then there was this masked person that appeared from behind and bit her before she could escape.

I was supposed to run towards her and save her, but it felt as if my legs were rooted to the ground and I watched her scream for help