Zander

I retraced my steps down to the room that Marcus described. When I entered I saw that he was sitting in a chair. He was reading a book with a glass of whisky next to him. 

“Ah Jacob! Come sit with me. Did you enjoy your time with my new pet?” he asked as he gestured to a seat across from him.“Yes, she was a real treat.” I replied taking my seat. I stared into his eyes, still trying to place his face. 

“Can I offer you a drink?” he asked eyeing me. 

“Yes, thank you. Whatever you are having is fine.” Marcus got up and went to a small wet bar and prepared my drink.

“I got her yesterday. You should have seen Noah’s face when I went in to get her. He was totally surprised I was able to pay for her in cash” He laughed, the sound rang in my ears. Marcus handed me my drink before taking his seat. 

“Are you okay?” he asked “You seem preoccupied.”

“Just thinking about your pet. I may have to come back for a revisit if that’s okay.” I replied slyly. There was something about his laugh, his eyes. It was driving me mad.

“Sure, sure anytime. A friend of Noah’s is a friend of mine.” 

We sat there making polite conversation. There was a knock on the front door. My grip tightened on the glass as Marcus continued to drone on. I knew it was Milo. It was past the deadline. As soon as the door opened, sounds of fighting rang through the air. Marcus stopped mid-sentence and approached the hallway. 

Now or never. 

I moved quickly. Marcus wasn’t expecting it. Stupid arrogant bastard. I jumped him from behind. Grabbing his neck. He tried throwing me off. I could hear Milo in the hallway struggling with the security staff.

I began to twist Marcus’ neck, but he slammed himself into a wall causing me to almost lose my grip. Another sick laugh escaped from him. 

It transported me back hundreds of years. I finally realized where I know Marcus from. 

He is the vampire that turned me. He has made me live this life. If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t have killed my family or the others. 

Stunned by the realization of who I was facing, I lost my grip and slid to the floor. His laughter filled the air. 

“You finally realized who I was?” He gasped as he straightened himself. “You never forget the ones you turn.” His eyes gleamed in the light from the fire. 

Anger rose within me. 

Out of the corner of my eye I saw Milo standing in the doorway. He held one of the guards heads in his hand. 

“Oh how cute? You brought back up.” Marcus chuckled. “Too bad, it won’t matter.”Marcus lunged towards Milo.

I pulled myself together quickly. I grabbed his pant leg causing him to stumble. Marcus let out a chuckle as he regained his balance. He glanced back at me with a wicked grin as he raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

“What the actual fuck.” Milo said softly. Marcus was no longer in the room, he had completely disappeared.

My mind raced. Skylar.

I jumped to my feet. Milo stepped to the side as I ran pass. I vaguely heard the soft thud of the guard’s head hitting the ground. 

I raced back to the room where Marcus kept Skylar. 

The door was open. 

My heart sank as I rounded the corner. The bed that held Skylar was empty. Milo’s footsteps echoed in the hallway. 

I made my way to the bathroom, praying that she was hiding in there.  

As I scanned the small room my heart shattered.

“Zander, we’ll find her. I’m so sorry.” Milo said softly behind me. His voice was filled with remorse. 

“We better, or you’re dead.” I growled. 

The End ☺

Part 2, Finding Skylar,  coming soon!

Thank you so much reading and for your patience!