Chapter 18

"I want you to come with me," Wes said. "We need to go somewhere."

While still seated on the bed next to him, Willow gazed at nothing in particular. Can he be trusted? He seemed harmless right now but he was still a vampire and could easily be his prey. She abruptly stood up and turned to face him.

"What if you drink my blood and murder me? Or worse, what if you sell me to someone?" She shook her head and covered her mouth as her eyes grew wider. "I'm not going anywhere with you, sir!"

Wes stared at her blankly for a second.

"Your severe lack of trust is frightening."

"These are legitimate concerns. You'd know if you watched the news. This is how the world is, especially when you're a girl. You can’t blame me for being cautious."

"And while I commend your efforts, I am not going to—" He was interrupted by a voice.

"Willow!" Her father called from downstairs.

Willow’s eyes widened even more.

"Get up!" She yanked him off the bed. "Hide somewhere!"

"Where?" He whisper-yelled.

Willow shov