Awakened by Alex Morris (find a book to read .TXT) 📕

your first circle' I answered
Her eyes became slits, 'How long have you lived in this area?'
I smirked at this question, 'A while.'
'Clara will you join us to destroy all vampires in this area?' I turned to lock gazes with Elliot.
'How do we even know we can trust her?' the black haired girl demanded 'I mean she's been spying on us and all we know about her is her name.'
'Chantelle, she is a witch. She is one of us therefore we trust her' ordered Silas.
Chantelle sighed dramatically and I smiled sarcastically at her as she glared at me.
'I assume you know of our plan?' asked Silas
'I do indeed.'
'Excellent. Tomorrow we shall get right into practicing and we can see the power that we can already see in you.
Shock ran through me. I hadn't anticipated them wanting me to do magic infront of them.
I faked a smile, 'Absolutely'
After that everyone became involved in different things, and i took this as a time to escape. I slowly walked away and into the woods. I stopped when I was half way to the cemetery when I heard footsteps behind me I whirled around and pinned whoever it was following me against the tree. I immediately let down Elliot once realizing who it was.
'Never sneak up on me' I said.
'Sorry I thought you knew I was there. I called your name enough' He smiled back
'Oh erm I guess I was caught up in my own thought' i smiled back before walking on
He jogged after me until he went into step with me 'I get it. Sometimes you just have to block out the world'
I sneaked a glance towards him to see a sad smile on his face.
Curiosity got the better of me and I couldn't help asking, 'So do you think we'll be able to kill the vampires?'
'Elliot sighed and looked very thoughtful, 'In don't think its anything to be taken lightly but with the element of surprise on our side, I believe its possible.'
I nodded slightly and felt guilty that he was so sure that he could defeat us.
'So do you hate vampires then?' I asked hesitantly and I dreaded his answer.
'No.' I looked at him quickly with what i'm sure was complete shock in my eyes. He chuckled softly. 'I know i should but I just can't. I know we need to stop them but some are peaceful. I know most witches do not believe this but I've witnessed it. What about you? Do you hate them?'
'No.' I answered, I knew he wanted a more detailed answer but I just didn't know what to say.
He stepped in front of me and looked deep into my eyes, 'You know when I first met you I didn't know what to make of you. But now, I don't know, I trust you and I, I like you.'
His head bent down and he slowly pulled me close.
'Elliot I can't' I said, but allowed him to pull me closer to him until his arms were wrapped around my waist.
'Just tell me to stop' he whispered as his mouth came closer to mine as I lifted my chin.
Our lips met and for the first time in hundreds of years I felt weak kneed. As our kiss deepened my arms went up and around his neck. Our bodies fit perfectly together as did our lips. I felt my back press against a tree and my body relaxed against his. A sharp pain on my hands shock me out of my trance and I pulled away from Elliot and looked down at my hands. They had turned a bright red colour.
'What is it whats wrong?' Asked Elliot
I looked behind him and my eyes widened as I took in the rising sun.
'I have to go now' I said as I slipped from his arms.
'Wait, what is it did I do something wrong?' Elliot asked
I turned and gently touched his face, 'No you didn't do anything wrong. I just have to go.'
Elliot grabbed my hand making me wince, he looked down at our hands and gasped.
'Clara, what's wrong with your hands?' he asked
'Nothing' I yanked my hands away. 'I have to go.'
I ran away from him at a human pace until I was out of sight when I raced with vampire speed to the house and into my room slamming the door behind me. I was breathing hard and clutched my red hands to me chest.
'Well look who's returned.'
I glared into the corner into Tobiaz's eyes.
'What do you wan't Tobiaz?'
'I just wan't to talk. You see I followed you tonight, I wanted to see the circle for myself. I must say I was pleasantly surprised when I saw infiltrate the circle, pretending to be a witch.'
I became more and more tense as he continued to talk.
'The surprising part is when I followed you back and discovered you locking lips with the blonde witch'
I swallowed the lump that was forming in my throat, 'It was nothing. I was getting his trust.'
'Do not lie to me!' he bellowed shaking the whole house. I flinched away from his power
'I'm not lying Tobiaz' He raced towards me and slapped my hard against the face with such force it threw me across the room and crashing into my dresser, shattering it.
'You must not get involved with these people Clara. They may seem peaceful but they are the ones initiating this war. Remember what you are Clara. We are your family.' Tobiaz stalked from my room leaving me in a heap on the floor.
I had no idea what to do. I was developing feelings for Elliot, but how could I? He was the enemy and he was going to try to destroy me as I try to destroy him, and for the second time that week I began to cry.

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