Tara's POV
"I'll ask Athena to ship it to you. Is that all?" Tessa asked.

I nodded before realising that she wouldn't be able to see me. "Yes, that's all. Thanks for your help. See you in a couple of months." I said.

"I love you. Stay safe,bye." She said before hanging up. There was that word again. Love!

I still couldn't wrap my head around the fact that Jake was in love with me. I'm sure you think I shouldn't believe him but I know what I saw in his eyes.

It was sincere and raw. No mask. But what can I do? I won't let him in. I spent years building a wall around my heart.

I let go of my feelings for him. Because they're not needed or even important. I just wanna kill the Masked Monster and my sire and then leave here for good once I graduate.

And he's already haunting me. I wonder if I could get someone to trace the phone call for me. I wish Friday would come faster.

Athena's gonna ship me everything I need to defend myself. Especially a copy of the book of spells.

The real one is in the palace back in the witch kingdom. I have homework so I sit at my desk, take out my books and begin to solve stupid maths.

I can't believe we study every subject plus vampire history and whatever they added. I mean why would we learn philosophy.

There's no way to make a career out of it. Not for me I guess. When I finished I went down to the kitchen to find something for Bella to eat.

Amelia was already there and cooking pasta. "Need any help?" I asked with a smile. She nodded.

After setting the table I was a bit confused. There were four plates and we were three. "Amy, who's the fourth seat for?" I asked.

"Prince Jake asked me to inform you that he will be dinning with us but I forgot. I'm sorry, princess." She apologized as she looks down.

I felt so bad because she looked so sad. Why would she even be sorry? She just forgot and she's acting like it's the end of the world. Talk about loyalty.

"Amy, it's okay and stop talking like that. We're friends so don't act so formal. You're not a servant but a guest." I said.

I was interrupted by the opening of the front door and the sound of running feet. "Mommy!!" Bella screamed as she ran towards me.

I knelt to her height and caught her in my arms as I hugged her tightly. "Hey, sweetie! How was school today?" I asked.

"It was gweat. I made a fwiend. He's called Edward." She said as she blushed. That was so cute!! I wanted to take a picture but I had my phone in my room.

She then moved on to hug Amelia. It was then that I saw him. Jake! Once I stood up he stretched his arms and motioned for me to hug him.

He pouted and gave me puppy eyes but he just looked constipated. He frowned when I laughed at him.

"No hug for me? Oh come on! How could you resist this face?" He asked cockily.

"What, that? I've seen better." I responded as Amelia tried  to hold in her laugh.

Jake looked shocked. "Oh, come on. You have to admit that I practically bleed charm." He said.

I stared at him and raised and eyebrow. "Bleed charm? Who are you and what have you done to Jake?" I asked.

Amelia finally burst out laughing at his dumbfounded face as I smirked. He smirked back and walked toward me.

I kept moving back until my back hit the walk and he trapped me. He stared deep into my eyes.

It was like we were in a trance. I didn't blink and neither did he. It was like we were the only ones there until Amelia coughed and we broke away.

Dinner was peaceful. I laughed when Jake tried to feed Bella and she smacked him when he tried eating her food. So then he tried mine but managed to get away with it.

At eight I put Bella to bed and Amelia retired to her room. Now Jake and I sat on the couch in the living room.

He seemed nervous yet calm. I knew what was wrong. "Just tell me straight away. Don't beat around the bush." I said calmly.

He sighed and turned to face me. "Before the Masked Monster thing happened did you like me as more than a friend?" He asked softly.

He looked so vulnerable and insecure. I wasn't sure what to say. "I did but not anymore. I just want to get revenge and get the hell out of here." I said.

"You can't waste your life on revenge, Tara. You have a family. You have your whole life ahead of you. Killing him won't bring back your parents." He argued.

"It's my life. It won't bring them back but it'll satisfy my anger and quench my thirst for the blood of both my sire and the Masked Monster!" I yelled at him.

His eyes turned black. "You can't keep doing this. You're an adult so act like one. Your daughter needs you. Damon,T and all the others need you.

My parents need you. I need you. You can't throw your life away. What if you get killed. How is Bella going to feel? You said you'd give her a family but..." He paused.

'If I die then you take care of her and give her the best but my choice is final and no one will change my life. Now get out of my house." I yelled at him.

He growled and pinned me against the couch as he lay on top of me. Before I could protest he had sunk his fangs into my skin and was drinking.

I moaned in pleasure as I writhed beneath him as his fangs went deeper. The pleasure was so intense but I was feeling faint.

But even them I knew he wouldn't hurt me. He pulled away before I lost consciousness. I saw regret in his eyes. "Tar, I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. I'm so sorry." He begged.

Oh my God!! Jake is apologizing. Jake Ashe actually can say sorry. Is the world being invaded by flying pigs?

"You do realize I can hear your thoughts right? And flying pigs? Only you." He said as he chuckled and smiled at me.

"Get off me you big oaf."I yelled. He laughed ad just got more comfortable. "If you don't get off, I'll..." I was cut off when he pressed his lips to mine softly.

This kiss was soothing and pleasant yet I felt all the sparks and the shivers went down my spine. We pulled away and I stared into his eyes.

I didn't know why he kept kissing me and why I kissed back. I didn't know what we were or why this was happening but I wasn't ready for love and I never will be.

He can't chase me until he has me. Because I'm not a prey in the forest. I'm not in the forest at all. I'm a lone island and I prefer to remain that way.

There is no chasing Tara. Because Tara doesn't want to be chased. Not now and not ever.

"I'm going home, love. Goodnight. I love you." He said as he kissed my forehead. Before I could reply I felt a gush of wind and he was gone.

I went up to my room to have a hot shower before coming out of the bathroom. There was a book on my bed and I knew what it was.

It was a copy of the book of ancient spells. It was written by our ancestors. This would help me protect my family.

I grabbed the book and flipped it open. The title was called Inner Energy. Hmmm, it could be useful.

I have to read and master everything in this book. I'm going to murder the bitches who touched my family.

I will murder those bitches. Murder those bitches.
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Hey people. Noe for those of you who don't get the title of the book, this chapter should explain it.

Anyway, I'm not really happy with this chapter. Let's hope that the next one is better.

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Until the next chapter...

-Daisy