Angeles Vampire by Michael Pierce

Author:Michael Pierce [Pierce, Michael]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: ParousiaSix Press
Published: 2018-09-13T23:00:00+00:00

21

Fiona

I think my body shook more from seeing my father’s name on the door before me, than from the revelation of the mythical beings in the gymnasium. My tears dried up immediately from the combination of curiosity, longing, and rage. They couldn’t deny me some answers now. My search had led me here, and this was the door standing between me and my lifelong questions.

“Fiona,” a voice called from down the hallway.

I turned to see Matthew standing at the far intersection, still shirtless—a navy blue towel in his hand, wiping residual blood from his upper body, turning the towel nearly purple. It was obvious now that he didn’t have a scratch on him; whatever wounds had been inflicted during the fight were completely healed. His beautiful skin was flawless once again.

When he saw the troubled look on my face and realized the location of where I was standing, he didn’t bother saying anything else, but raced to my side.

“I’m sorry,” he said, so close I could feel his breath on my face. He smelled as sweet as ever, no hint of sweat even after all the exertion put forth in the demonstration. Then again, perhaps he didn’t have to exert himself at all. “I know that was a lot to take in.”

I backed up a step, still envisioning the vicious fangs protruding from his gums and the demonic look in his eyes when he attacked. I didn’t know what to make of him now… now that I knew what he was truly capable of.

“I know you’re afraid,” he said softy, his words as soothing as a lullaby. “Rightly so. You have a lot to be afraid of in this world. But we will give you the tools to conquer that fear and fight back. I may be a monster, but I’m not evil. I don’t take pleasure in other people’s pain.”

“What about my father?” I asked, pointing to the nameplate. “Is he one of you—a vampire?”

“No,” Matthew said. “I am one of the few vampires in the Society. You’ll come to discover that most of the people here despise vampires, and for good reason. I deal with the condemnation in a place where I can attempt to do the most good.”

I reached for the door handle, finding it locked.

“Don’t,” he said. “You’ve been shown enough for one night. I want to help you process what you’ve seen. I’ll answer the initial questions you have for me.”

“You can’t deny me this time,” I insisted, tugging at the doorknob to show my insistence and defiance.

Matthew placed a hand over mine, causing me to flinch and try to pull away, but he denied me that reprieve. His hand held me in place while I slowly accepted and gave in to his touch.

“I need to know you’re okay.”

“I’m so very not okay,” I retorted, almost laughing as I said it while tears once again brimmed in my eyes.

“Promise me you can handle this and not go running off again,” Matthew clarified.

I didn’t know how I could honestly promise such a thing, but I did what I needed to do to get through this door.

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