Where It Begins

RHEA

Jaden's brows were furrowed into a frown. I tugged at his arm, wanting to leave the premises as quickly as possible.

"I'm talking to you," the vampire hissed and I clenched my fist.

"You must be mistaken. I do not know you," I said. The vampire's confusion was mirrored on his facial features. I took Jaden's hand and pushed past the bedazzled vampire. Once we were out of the hall, a man in a black suit approached us. Jacobi, the clan leader of the dragon shape shifters who had made a pact with our pack.

"Mr. Blackwood," he said and exchanged handshakes with Jaden.

"Can we talk privately? It's important," he said and Jaden turned to look at me.

I forced out a smile.

"It's okay. I'll be fine on my own. I'll just wait in the car," I told him.

"Rhea..you can just..."

I took his hand in mine and gazed into his eyes.

"I can take care of myself. I'm a big girl. Now, go" I said and he nodded. I watched him walk away with Jacobi. Then, I let out a long sigh and pulled my shawl