Kat Fight
Undying Love Vampire Series
Book 3
Written by: Teresa Mummert
Preface
I laced my fingers in the grass and squeezed as I sat hunched over on my knees. Tears involuntarily poured down my sore swollen face. The emotional rollercoaster of finding out my brother was alive, only to lose him again had taken its toll on me. I wept for what seemed like an eternity. With each breath, my body grew heavy and I soon struggled to feel anything at all. I was thankful for Caleb’s gift that once seemed like the cruelest talent a human could possess, but Caleb was not human. He was the mere shell of what one should be.
Chapter 1
I awoke to the smell of bacon and eggs engulfing the air around me. I smiled before letting my eyes flutter open. A brief moment of panic washed over me as I struggled to place my surroundings. The room painted in a honey gold color with a deep gold filigree overlay. The drapes were silk, adorned with hand-stitched blue flowers. The furniture was oversized ornately carved mahogany with dark leather inlay that looked like dollhouse props in the massive room. My eyes danced over the eccentric surroundings in complete awe. Nothing was familiar except for him. Caleb stood in the doorway of the bedroom with a plate full of food and a grin on his face. I could not contain my smile at the sight of him. His dark-wash jeans hung low on his hips and his chest was bare and toned. The light danced off his rippled abs giving him the appearance of a chiseled stone sculpture. I was learning to understand the difference in real emotions and being under Caleb’s influence. This was definitely real.
“Hungry?” he asked as he made his way to the side of the bed. I pushed myself up into a sitting position.
“I’m starving. I feel like I haven’t eaten in days.” I said as I took the plate from his hand. It could have been fine china. It was white with wistful paisley flowers adorning the edge accented with gold filigree. He sat on the bed next to me and brushed the hair back from my face. I suddenly felt self-conscience of my disheveled appearance. He looked like a Greek god with no effort. I on the other hand could spend hours in front of a mirror and come out looking worse than I had going in.
“It’s been two days.” He replied nonchalantly. He ran his hands through his dark chestnut hair.
“What?” I replied, nearly choking on a bite of toast. “How is that even possible?” I asked, gulping down some orange juice, wiping a wayward drop from my chin. I smiled thinking he would reveal it was just a joke, but his expression remained unchanged.
“You were emotionally and physically drained. You needed your rest.” He replied, taking the glass from my hand and sitting it on the dark wooden stand beside the bed. I glanced around the unfamiliar room once more.
“Where are we?” I asked squinting and waiting for whatever answer he would throw at me. A devilish grin spread across his face.
“Come.” He said, avoiding my question. He stood and extended his hand towards me. I grinned nervously and sat the plate on the bed. I reached for him, placing my hand in his. He pulled me to my feet effortlessly. I trailed behind him barefoot as we made our way through the maze of hallways and rooms to the front door of the home. He stepped to the side and opened the door widely. The warm air that carried the scent of the salty ocean engulfed me. The roar of crashing waves pounded the shore like a steady heartbeat in the distance. I could hardly contain my giddiness when I spotted the moon reflecting off the water. I squeezed Caleb’s hand and ran out of the door in a full sprint. I was thankful I was barefoot when I felt the sand between my toes. I felt free.
We reached the water’s edge and I stopped short, dipping my toes in to feel the temperature. It was as warm as bathwater. I bit my lip playfully as I glanced at Caleb. His expression showed genuine happiness. He delighted in making me happy. I tugged at his hand playfully and he gave me a mischievous grin. Suddenly I was in his arms as he raced through the water as if it parted for him. He stopped when there was nothing in sight but the moon. I laced my fingers together behind his neck and stared into his dark eyes. For a brief moment, I worried about what may be swimming around us. He felt the tension in my body and held me tightly against him. I knew Caleb was the most dangerous predator in these waters. He would not let anything happen to me. I relaxed my body and nuzzled my face into the nape of his neck.