Her Forever (Book 2)- Chapter 20

Rosalie

When Jack’s told me that Derek was a Vampire, my world shut down. I don’t think I gave any emotion when he told me. I just looked into his beautiful eyes and counted his eyelashes to keep me from breaking on the outside. On the inside, I was breaking into a thousand pieces. For most of my life, I dealt with creatures that you hear about in nightmares and horror stories. I lived in a horror story for a lot of my childhood.

Jack’s ravishing smile was now painted into a thin line. His lips were no longer pouty and kissable. His whole demeanor sprouted concern. “As it should be,” I thought. Getting my world turned upside down, I witnessed my friends become Werewolves, and finding out other creatures was not part of my schedule for the day. Any average person would be screaming right now; any normal person would be running away. Why wasn’t I? Why wasn’t I crying and freaking out?

g was different.

nning he was nice, but once I turned 10, he made my life into a nightmare, and I had no idea why. Now, I knew he wanted to slurp up every bit of me. Why he didn’t do it then, I’ll never know. Frequently I remember him cutting into me and then licking or taking his finger and dabbing the wound to taste

ing at a human, he couldn’t tell if I was ripe so he cut me like filet mignon.

alone. The desperation on his face was evident. I was supposed to be his mate and cling to him and feel protected. Right now, I felt everything but. My body wanted him to feel his warmth and wrap his arms around me, but unfortunately, my mind was taking

this house. I still need the lock on my door. “Come in,” I whispered. Of course, they heard with their Werewolf hearing and all.

ing?” Amanda came and laid on the bed behind me and started to stroke my hair. I sighed and didn’t

ly with.

,” Amanda chuckled as she braided a bit of my hair.

nds and played with my fingers. “I had a feeling there might be something more out there, the way that Derek used to taste my blood and all after he would cut me. I just thought he was some sick person, ‘How could a human do that,’ I always thought.” Amanda nodded and put down my hai

something you wanted to hear, but I’m glad you know

’t let Jack go into it because I just shut off after hearing Derek was a Vampire. My body says one thing, my mind anot

ear getting to know her, I knew I could trust her. Even if she was a Werewolf. She never put me in harm’s way, always protected me in some sisterly way that I always wanted.

My mind wants me to stay guarded.” A small tear escaped my eyes as it dropped to the floor. Macaroni came out from under the bed and let out a long meow. Macaroni always knew how to comfort me.

d she used to be a top do––well, cat. She protected me, and now she felt threatened. “It’s OK, Mac and Cheese; they are our friends,” I whispered. She let out a giant yawn and settled into my lap while I stroked her to sleep.

two for a reason; you both compliment each other so well. He’s the big Alpha that is dominant and protects his pack. You are his Luna, kind and loving. You give him a reason to have a heart and care for his pack members in ways other than just being protective.”

all the Werewolves together because she was technically royalty by her parents.” My eyes grew wide. “She’s a Werewolf now though, she decided to go through the transformation and become like him.”

Oh, do I have to d

was kidding myself. I was missing Jack right now, plus he was a Werewolf, and he felt things more strongly than I did. How cruel could I be?

bed all day, I couldn’t sleep. I didn’t want to bother Jack either; I was sure he was upset with me, so maybe a dip in the pool might help. It was l

ack… This would have to do.

is morning.

sleeves rolled up to his forearms. He had several rings on his hands and his Rolex watch on his left wrist. He looked tired, emotionally drained. We both were, in all honesty.

e pool, not minding if he dampened his pants.

ing,” I said solemnly.

?” I stuck my tongue out at him to be playful. He took a sharp breath inward and cursed under his breath as I stood up in the water. The water hit precisely at my waist. “f*****g beautiful.” I blushed imme

me in pity; he started to look at me with pride.

ever turn me away from that.” I looked up with me, tears in my eyes. This was the first time someone said they cared about me regardless of my wounds.

ld; I made the first move instead of him and put my hand on his. I had always waited for him to touch me, but now knowing these feelings are mutual, that we were made for each other, I shouldn’t fight it.

t of there and into bed? Why were you even down here anyway?” he spoke in a troubled tone.

“I couldn’t sleep; I think I’m used to sleeping in your bed,” I b

yourself?

d see this being a permanent thing,” he kissed my temple.

will tire of me,” I said teasingly. Jack growled in my ear.

ar while sucking on it to relieve the pain. “We will talk more about being mates later; I want to tell you everything. Just know that I’m never leaving you, never.” He petted my hair and kissed the temple of my head. “Now that I have you, I ca

he crook of his neck.