Cursed Lover

Chapter 5

I stared at Cole as he started pacing up and down. If he continues, he's going to form a hole where he's pacing. He started becoming even more angry. His hands kept going to his mouth then back to his hips. His eyes showed so much pain. I wanted to ask him about William, but I would only make things worse. I didn't want to scratch on closed wounds, but I think I already opened a few. I felt guilty. I didn't know that he knew William. I wonder what he did to hurt Cole like this.

Cole stopped in his tracks, breathing in deep, trying to calm himself and not scare me. I guess he could hear my heart racing. He wiped his face with his hand, clenching his jaw. He shook his head and faced me.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you." he said calmly, but he was still pissed.

"If I may..."

"Not now. That's a story for another day. You need some rest." he left the kitchen and went into the bedroom, grabbing his shoes and trying his best to tie the laces, but he was shaking. I ran towards him and placed my hand on his.

"Let me help."

He nodded and rested his arms on his thighs, staring at me as I tied his shoe laces. I was going to ask him where he's going, but I think he needs to clear his mind, without me nagging. As I finished tying his shoe laces, I looked up at him. A pained look tightened his face. I placed my hand on his cheek and his eyes shot up, staring deep into mine. I wasn't going to kiss him. I just wanted him to know that everything will be okay. He grabbed my hand, closing his eyes tightly, sniffing my palm and exhaling loudly.

"I have to take a walk. Clear my mind." he said as he let go of my hand, standing up quickly and stalked off, grabbing his hoody that hung on a hook next to the door. I stared at him pensively.

"I'll be back later. I'm locking the doors for your safety. Now please, get some rest." With that, he left.

I sat on the floor for a while, my mind trying to recollect and figure out what William did to Cole. It was going to bother me, but I don't want to ask him again. I was so afraid of William right now. Is he really a monster? What will he do to me if he sees me again after I ran away? I don't want to die. I don't want him to kill me. I'm so horrified, but for now, I'm safe. I really do need some rest.

I stood up slowly, crawling over the bed and covering myself with the silk duvet that covered the bed. The smell that came off the sheets, blanket and pillows were so sweet. Smelled like Cole. He made me feel safe and secure, but I know come morning, I have to go home. I might not see him again. Slowly, I drifted off to sleep.

A few hours passed and I was awoken by a sudden loud bang. I jumped up and saw Cole limping in. His hand clutched to his chest, blood all over his body. Frantically, I scurried towards him as he fell. I fell down on my knees next to his unconscious body, shaking him and pleading him to wake up. I tried my best to turn him onto his back. As I did, bullet wounds, scratches and bites were all over his chest and arms. He lost so much blood. By now, my hands and knees were covered in his blood. What did he do? He was covered in multiple wounds. I wonder if he messed around with the wrong people.

"Cole! Cole, please wake up! Wake up!" I yelled and cried so loudly, I think the whole neighborhood could hear me. I slowly gripped his shirt and rested my head on his chest. I kept pleading for him to wake up. I felt a serge of energy erupting from my body and to my hands. I gasped and looked at Cole. His wounds started to heal quickly. I kept my hands on his chest, not wanting to let go. I was healing him. My mom was right. I am a witch.

He gasped for air as he sat up quickly, grabbing his chest, looking for the wounds. I looked at him with tear filled eyes as I locked my arms behind his neck, crying into his shoulder. I knew he would heal by himself, but with the extent of his wounds and blood loss, it would've taken hours.

He folded his arm around my body, pressing his nose and mouth into my neck. I knew he wasn't going to bite me. He was relieved. I pushed him away from me, grabbing his shoulders, tears still streaming down my cheeks.

"What happened?" I tried to get the words out to the best of my ability while still crying and gasping for air.

"No need to worry. I'm safe now." he grabbed me again, holding me tight. I gave up on asking him any more questions. He wasn't going to budge. He doesn't like sharing anything with anyone. That much I've picked up. I was just glad that he was safe and healed. He didn't let go of his grip. He just wanted to hold me. I could tell that he hasn't had anyone to hold him like this in a while.

After a few minutes, he loosened his grip and let me go.

"I have to take you home. You won't be safe here forever."

He grabbed my hand and pulled me up as he stood up. I nodded, running around his place, getting my things together. He placed a plastic bag on the couch, pointing to the bag as he looked at me.

"There's clothes and shoes for you. I figured you wouldn't want to wear the dress and shoes you wore last night." he was so caring. He knew I would feel uncomfortable wearing that slutty dress. I smiled, grabbing the bag.

"Thank you for your hospitality." I turned on my heel and walked quickly towards the bathroom, closing the door as I entered. I dropped the bag on the floor, scurrying to get his shirt off. I bent down and took out the clothes he brought me. He got me a somewhat skin tight, grey tank top, black jeans and all star sneakers. The shirt wasn't very revealing at least, but it didn't cover the scar on my shoulder. I pulled my hair forward, knowing it would cover the bite. My hair was extremely long, so it was easy. I didn't want Cole to see the bite. I didn't want him to think anything bad of me.

Like, maybe I gave in to the person biting me, or I was attacked. I didn't want him to ask more questions. The answers would just anger him even more. I'm surprised he didn't even ask me how I healed him. What if he knows? I can't just tell anyone that I'm a witch. I don't even know what spells to use, which is safe, which is not. I have some training to do. Well, a lot of training. I think after this, I should head to my aunt's place. She will help me. She will prepare me. I didn't want to be useless anymore. I wanted to be able to stand up for myself, protect myself. I feel like s**t if someone has to keep putting their lives in danger, just for me. I'm not going to be helpless anymore.

After I got dressed, I left the bathroom and went straight to the living area. Cole was hunched over in the couch. Seemed like he was thinking about something. I placed my hand on his shoulder to indicate that I'm done and ready to go. He looked up at me, questions filled his eyes.

"How did you heal me?" there it was. He asked. I can't lie. I can't say, well maybe I'm a vampire. You never know, but he would know. I'm so dumb. I shouldn't lie.

"Well..." I sighed, plopping down next to him, rubbing my hands and fidgeting my ring again, "I'm a witch." well that was easy. I looked at him, not breaking my gaze. He nodded, looking down.

"You're not safe. Vampires killed almost all the witches a few years ago. It was brutal. My race started a war with the witches many centuries ago, but the witches found a way to cover their tracks, mask their scent. Live amongst humans so that we can't sence them. Until..." he paused, rubbing his hands together, licking his lips.

"Until?" I sort of pleaded that he should continue.

"Until William and his father found a way to break their spell. The most powerful witches, their spell couldn't be broken easily. They tried their best, but Silas, he snuffed them out. He couldn't kill the child that was amongst them, because she didn't show any signs of being a witch. She smelled human. Her mother... She sacrificed herself for her family. She traded her life so that her child and sister could live."

My heart started beating rapidly. What if they killed my mom? I can't think straight right now. I need answers. I need to see my aunt. She's the only one that could tell me what actually happened. My whole body started shaking. If this was true. If Cole talked about my family, I won't be safe with William. He will kill me.

Lost in thought, Cole grabbed my hand, snapping me out of my thoughts. My eyes shot up at him, frightened, my breathing turned into whimpering. The look in his eyes worried me.

"I will protect you." he tried to reassure me, but my thoughts frightened me to my core.

"I-I need to get to my aunt."

He nodded, pulling me up. He pulled me into a hug after staring at me for a few seconds. I was so mortified, I couldn't even wrap my arms around his body. My hands were trembling. I couldn't calm myself.

"Where does she live? I can take you to her." he said, pulling away from me.

"Just outside of town in the suburbs."

He grabbed my arm, leading me towards the door. As he opened the door, William stood there, his hands balled into fists. With one fast move of his hand, he punched Cole which sent him flying.

"Cole!" I yelled, seeing Cole on the floor. In a flash, he was in front of William. William started losing his temper even more. He grabbed Cole's shoulders, gripping his shirt, throwing him down the stairs. Cole barely hit the floor as he was in front of William again.

"Stay away from her!" Cole yelled, stretching out his arms. His breathing steady.

"You really think you'll be able to keep away what's rightfully mine? She signed the contract. It looks like she didn't see the fine print. You know what happens if someone breaks my contract. The Vampire law states..."

"I know! But you still won't have her!" Cole wasn't going to quit. He really wanted to protect me. He knew if William found out about me being a witch, he would kill me.

In another flash, William had his hands onto Cole's head, twisting his head, breaking his neck. I screamed as I watched Cole's lifeless body plummeting to the ground. I fell onto my knees next to him, wanting to touch him, but William grabbed my arm and pulled me away from him.

"He'll wake up in a few hours." With that, William pulled me downstairs and to his car, throwing me inside.

What was he going to do to me? I couldn't defend myself right now if I could. I don't know any spells. I know nothing! I just want to go home, forget about everything. I wish I never knew this world. I just want a normal life.

William got into the car, telling the driver to head home. Home? Mine or his? Please, not his.