Hybrid (Nevermore, Book 2) by K.A

Author:K.A. [K.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K.A. Poe
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

I followed him toward the clearing, running faster than I was ever capable of before. The trees, boulders, and berry-speckled bushes all flew passed me as we stormed through the forest. It wasn't quite as amazing as flying because everything went by in a flash, but it was still exhilarating. Within mere moments we were at the edge of the creek. I stared into the crystal clear water, spotting the exact location I had discovered Hannah's locket. Suddenly, I felt very alert. My eyes darted toward something rustling in the bushes ten feet ahead. I could smell the coppery sweet scent of blood. I stood still, sniffing the air for a moment longer. Another scent had caught my attention - wet fur. I could hear the distinct sound of a tiny heart beating. While it made me sick, it also excited me. Salem appeared to notice my reaction; undoubtedly he had sensed the creature too by now.

“At least some part of you wants it,” he said. I wasn't sure, but he almost sounded disappointed.

I was disappointed. Without thinking, I sped toward the distant bush. My eyes were wildly scanning the area, my ears listening for even the tiniest sound. The animal barely had the opportunity to run before I had my hands around its wriggling, wet body. I gasped and nearly dropped it when I stared at the panicking little butterscotch rabbit. How could I possibly hurt this adorable little creature? I looked pleadingly at Salem.

“You’ve already scared it, Alex,” he said calmly, a few feet behind me. “Rabbits are known to die of heart attacks when incredibly frightened. You might as well put it out of its misery while you still can.”

I gulped, staring at the beady little eyes that stared back at me. Then, as I felt its heart beating against the palms of my hands I felt a sudden desire to rip the creature to pieces. Slowly, I felt a pinch of unfamiliar pain in the front of my mouth. Fangs, I thought in horror.

My lips were against the rabbit's fur at once, my fangs digging deep into its skin and tearing at it. I didn't think, I didn't feel, I just let the warmth of the blood run down my throat. Soon the hunger was gone, the need had vanished, but something didn't feel right. The guilt was overwhelming. My grip loosened and the lifeless rodent plummeted to the ground.

I ran to Salem, tears streaming down my cheeks as I hid my face in his shirt – no doubt staining it with the moist blood from around my mouth and hands. He held me quietly, letting me release the anguish I felt. I wondered if he had felt the same the first time he committed such an act. I tugged away from him and started running toward the creek.

“Alex?” he stared after me, then followed behind.

I knelt at the water's edge and stared in awe and horror at my reflection. My skin was paler, but it was nothing compared to the snow-white complexion of Salem or Hannah.

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