Chapter 84: The Hunt is Back On

RIEKA

“Jacinda?!” I whispered excitedly.

She stood there staring at me, not speaking. I quickly glance around to make sure no one was nearby.

“Where have you been?” quickly stepping closer to her, “What’s going on?”

She continued to stare without answering my questions and I suddenly felt nervous under her crimson gaze.

“Jacinda?” my voice sounded more timid this time.

A slow smile inched across her face, and I could see her fangs elongated for the first time.

“Your blood smells so appetizing,” her smile widened as she took a step towards me, “It makes my mouth water every time I’m near you.”

I began walking backwards as I kept my eyes on her. She followed me at a steady pace that matched my own.

“I thought we were allies.”

I almost tripped over my own feet, but I caught myself before I went all the way down. She was close enough to reach out and grab me now, and I scrambled to put a little more distance between us, but it was useless.

Jacinda was faster than me, and I knew that i