Chapter 19: Keep You Safe"Does she know about you and Zion?"I was breathing so fast and I could barely hear Lizzy. Am I gonna be sacrificed today? Tomorrow? This week? Scary things about death keep crossing my mind as my body continuously heated me."Ivy, your hands are trembling," she added. I didn't realize that my hands were shaking as I was scrolling down on Lizzy's laptop, studying the plans for the event."Sorry," I said. "Where were we?"She took a deep breath before folding the laptop. "I know something is wrong, Ivy. You can tell me. We can talk about this event later."___Lizzy and I went to the cemetery. I wasn't able to hold back a tear when she was crying in front of Abbie's gravestone. Abbie was her best friend and I couldn't imagine how Lizzy was feeling right now that she already how her friend died."I'm sorry that I didn't do anything to help you. I was so ignorant." She continued crying so I held her shoulder, trying to comfort her the best way I can.___I made
Chapter 20: ClashZion.She threw a pillow at me but before it could hit me, I shut the door and went downstairs.___"How could you just tell me this?" I could feel that Leona is angry at me just by looking at her eyes.I went to her room as soon as I heard her car arrive. She has been sleeping office these past few days because of her busy schedule as a mayor."You were busy," I told her in my lowest voice."Even so." She looked so frustrated. "How is Rosie? How did she get out of the tomb?""An old lady who was traveling across towns by just walking heard her from afar. She's now staying with her in a safe place in Lowland Lane," I explained to her before sitting on the couch in front of her desk."Lowland Lane? There's no house in there. Are you sure—""The old lady was strong enough to build one," I said, cutting her off."So, how is she?" she asked again."She's fine. I didn't see any injury on her body. But she needs to have a safer place," I informed Leona."Call George to pic
Chapter 21: Flop Three Days Later. Ivy. "Oh, my God! We need to go shopping. You can't go on a date wearing disgusting clothes, Ivy." I was kind of hurt but I couldn't stop myself from laughing when Lizzy was panicking like she was the one who'll go out on a date with Zion. "Relax, Lizzy. We have plenty of time," I told her before playing music on the speaker in my room. "No, we don't. Your date is tomorrow and you have nothing to wear!" Lizzy's voice was so loud which made Aunt Rosie knock on the door. "Is everything okay, girls?" Aunt Rosie asked with a smile. "No, Rosie. Everything is not okay. Ivy is going out on a date with Zion but she isn't planning on buying a new dress." Lizzy crossed her arms. I just laughed at her when she did. Auntie closed the door and sat beside me. "There's nothing wrong about being confident with one's style. But it's also not wrong to go out of your comfort zone or to try new things. Right, Lizzy?" "Yes, absolutely!" she aggressively said. Sh
Chapter 22: FreedZion.It was already 6:30 PM and I'm planning in picking up Ivy early. I wanted to spend more time with her. I was buttoning up my dress shirt when my phone rang. I didn't answer it until I finished the buttons."Hello? Who's this?" I asked because it was just a number. I comb my hair and looked at myself in the mirror."Hello, Kyran Junior," he greeted. His voice sounded familiar but I couldn't guess who he is. "I think we need to talk since I have one of your sisters."My eyes widened. I used my speed to go to Charlotte's room but she wasn't there. Where the hell did he take her?"What did you do to my sister?" I asked him calmly but with a low voice."Easy," he chuckled. "It's not like your sister will die. You must have forgotten that she's a vampire.""Who are you?" I asked for the second time."Bring James to me at exactly 8:00. If not, she dies," he simply said.Marcus."Are you informed of how your son broke the rules of this town?" I was trying not to sound
Chapter 23: Bedridden Ivy.I woke up while Zion was still sleeping peacefully next to me. I leaned to have a closer look at him. I just realized that his features are so perfect. It was my first time to see his face this close. No wonder why a lot of people are obsessed with him.I carefully got out of bed, making sure not to wake him up. I went downstairs to cook my breakfast when I saw two of their helpers."Good morning, Ma'am," one of them greeted me."Good morning. I'd prefer to be called Ivy," I replied. It makes me uncomfortable whenever they call me that because I'm not someone who was raised with a silver spoon."Apologies if we still haven't cooked. We don't normally cook for the Kyrans because they don't—Oh my, God. Do you know that they're—""Yes. Yes, I know." I chuckled. They didn't want to scare me about Zion's family being vampires. "Uhm, can I cook instead? I'd really love to cook for my breakfast and I didn't wanna bother any of you.""Of course," she said and showe
Chapter 24: Coffee ShopLizzy.I was washing my hands in the sink when I suddenly saw a big spider in the mirror that caused me to scream so loud. I was panting while wiping my hands and rushing my way to the door. I am arachnophobic and that's why I couldn't breathe whenever I see a spider, big or small.I was crying when I opened the door, I almost fainted when I found myself inside Jace's arms. I was trembling in fear as I hold him so I wouldn't fall."Hey, it's okay," he said softly. I braced myself when he went inside to kill the spider, I guess. Then, he went back to me."Is it gone?" My hands were still shaking."Yes, it's gone. Let's go," he said.Jace led me to the rooftop to get some air. He also brought me a cup of tea to make me calmer. He sat in front of me and observed if I was still panting but I wasn't anymore. Thanks to the tea he made for me."How did you know?" I asked, still holding the cup in my hand."About what?" he asked."How did you know it was the spider whi
Chapter 25: GhostedIvy.I immediately went out of the room to check up on Lizzy but when I saw Jace comforting her, I didn't walk further. I wouldn't want to destroy their precious moment together so I went back to Charlotte's room.I saw a pile of magazines on the coffee table and I decided to read one. By the design of her room, I know she's a fashionista. I also noticed it whenever I see her. She's always wearing designer clothes like how elite people do.I was halfway through reading the entire magazine when I heard her voice. I immediately looked at her and I saw her eyes slowly opening. My face lit up as I stood up and went to her. I made sure I wasn't touching any part of her body that might hurt her more."You're awake," I said, smiling.___Aunt Rosie was watching TV with a bowl of chips on her lap when I got home. She turned the volume down when she saw me."How's your day, Ivy? Have you eaten?" She asked nicely.Honestly, ever since the 'real' Aunt Rosie showed up, it got
Chapter 26: "Who's dead?" Ivy. I ran home and lock the door, leaning on it, I was catching my breath, still processing what I've seen. Was it me? Did I do that to him? I went upstairs and did what Zion told me. I always get nervous with these kinds of situations but I trust Zion. I know that everything he says will always be for the both of us but I can't keep myself from worrying. He didn't look so good earlier. I got my phone and dialed Lizzy. "Hello? Lizzy, thank god you picked up. Can you come over?" I asked her. "What? Why? Are you going to complain again about Zion ghosting you?" "It's much more serious than that," I said. "Okay, chill. You sound different, is everything okay?" She worriedly asked. "I'll explain everything later," I told her. "Okay. Give me five minutes," she said before ending the call. I stood up and checked the windows if someone was there. I assumed Zion told me to lock everything because someone might come after me again, probably James whom I'v