Tara's POV
I woke up to a blinding light. I groaned and slowly got up. My throat felt dry. My vision was blurry.

"Here, drink this." A voice said and handed me a glass of blood. I drank it to the last drop and closed my eyes. I sighed as images of what happened last night flashed in my mind.

When I opened my eyes I noticed that it was Jeremy and not Jake. I pushed away the disappointment I felt.

"Where is he?" I asked. Jeremy sighed. "He's gone for a run. He'll be back soon." He answered as he placed the glass on the table.

I sat up in the bed. I didn't know where I was but I didn't care. I needed answers. "Why did you kiss me?" I asked slowly.

"You looked so helpless when you saw him kiss Braeden. The only to get him away from her would be to make him angry. So I kissed you and he reacted." He answered.

I nodded slowly." I'm really sorry about everything that happened. What are you gonna do when he comes back?" He asked.

"I'm not gonna tell him anymore. We're not even together yet see how he broke me by kissing her. I don't care anymore. I'll finish my revenge and leave.

I don't need love. All it did was bring me pain anyway." I said to him. He looked like he wanted to object but he stopped himself.

"I've really missed you. I haven't really seen you ever since you moved. Mind filling me up on what's been happening?" He asked with a smile.

I sat up as I began telling him everything. But I didn't tell him what the Masked Monster did to me. I've only told the Coven. And I don't plan on telling anyone else.

I was halfway through when the door opened and Jake entered. He stared at me and I stared back. He looked horrible.

Bags under his eyes, his hair was messier than usual, he looked tired and dishevelled. "Can I talk to you alone?" He asked me.

Before I got to answer Jeremy stood up and walked out of the room. I fought the urge to run out of the room. He sat down on the bed beside me.

"I'm sorry. About everything. For shouting at you, for the glass I hurt you with, for kissing Braeden, fighting with Jeremy and everything else.

I keep messing up your life and I'm sorry
I understand that you don't feel the same way but it doesn't matter. Cause you're my mate. And I'm going to make you mine.

I will chase you until the ends of the world. I'm never letting you go. I'm going to chase you like a predator chases his prey. And I won't stop fighting for you until I have you as mine. I love you." He said boldly.

That was so hot and sweet.  I couldn't believe it. Jake loved me! Jake!! The he crashed his lips with mine in an earth shattering kiss. I froze for a while but eventually gave in.

He moved to my neck as he sucked and kissed my neck. I moaned and he growled in pleasure. Then he pulled away and vanished from the room, leaving me hot and bothered.

Wow, what the hell just happened? My life is so confusing. I sat down and thought about Jake until my phone rang.

It was on the bedside table. It was an unknown number. I picked it up.

"Hello?"

"I've missed you, darling. What about you?" A voice asked. I froze as my blood ran cold.

I knew that voice. It had been haunting me for years. Why was he calling. What did he want?

"What do you want?" I asked, trying to put on a brave voice. He laughed.

"I can smell your fear darling. I can see you in that cute dress. You look so edible." He said as he groaned in pleasure.

He was here. He was watching me. How did know I was here? I looked around but I saw no one. I was shaking with fear.

"How I can see you isn't important. I'm bored and I need you to play a game with me." He said.

"I'm not going to do it. Leave me the hell alone. I'm not afraid of you. I'm going to haunt you down and burn you into nothing." I responded

He chuckled. "Here's a riddle. Solve it and I will spare Jeremy. Get it wrong and you'll never see him again." He said.

"You can't hurt him. He's safe. You're bluffing." I yelled into the phone.

"Look out the window." He commanded. I got up and slowly looked out. There was Jeremy standing on the grass and playing with the puppy.

Behind him stood a man. He had a stake but Jeremy couldn't see him. He was hidden in the trees.

"Now if you don't do it, he'll die and his blood will be on your hands. Listen carefully. This is your first so I'll go easy on you.

I am a word. I exist everywhere for all know me. I am a barrier between two worlds. I visit every home and bring either pain or joy. What word am I?

You have one minute." He said. I racked my head hard but I came up with nothing.

He counted softly as the man inched closer with each second. What brought pain and joy. What was known everywhere.

What was a barrier between two world. That was when it hit me. "T-t he answer is Death. It's death." I said just as he counted one.

"I'll call you later. This is far from over." He said before he hung up. My heart stopped beating so fast once the man retreated and disappeared.

So he was watching me? That meant that I wasn't safe. What if he hurts Jake next or Bella? I can't bear the guilt.

What if he gets me back? What if he tortures me? I can't go through that again. I'll go insane.

I need drugs. I... No, I can't go back. I just need help. I need someone to help me. Only the witches from the Coven can help me.

But that would mean one thing. I'd have to use magic. But i was the only witch to have ever entered this kingdom after the queen was killed.

What if I wasn't able to control it. Even with the necklace.

I seriously need to get out of here. I closed my eyes as I focused on teleporting back to my room. I sighed happily when I opened my eyes to see my bed.

I searched through my contacts and dialled her number. After the second ring she picked up.

"Hey, Tessa. It's me. I need your help." I said.

"What do you need?" She  responded.
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So what's up people. I love this book so far. Things are getting interesting.

What is going on in the Masked Monster's head?

Tara:I don't know. I'm so scared. What if he tortures me?

Jake:I'll protect you babe. *Winks and flexes his muscles as all the girls faint*

Author:Why can't I be Tara? Jake is so awesome. *Cry's and dies in a gutter as Jake leaves with Tara*

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Until the next chapter...

-Daisy