SYLAQ'S POV

I had spent the rest of the week killing different citizens of this town. With my adrenaline increasing with every second, I just couldn't help it, I loved the feeling of fresh blood pumping into my system, I loved seeing them helpless and fearful, and how I loved to hear them scream.

"The whole town's talking about how a mysterious animal has been attacking the people," Jade yelled as she dropped her phone on the glass center table, close to the modern-like vase.

"You know, they should be lucky that I haven't wiped out their whole city yet," I clenched my jaw.

"Dammit! I know that you prefer to live like this so that you won't live with the guilt...."

"Stop it! Please just stop," I groaned.  She gave me a disappointed look before she turned to leave.

Like I care if they were talking about me.  The memories of how Lexie was taken away from me still lingered in my mind as though the tragedy took place yesterday. But it didn't, I lost Lexie a century and four  decades ago. Even though this was my Mom's birth town, I still loathed it very much. So then why the hell was I still here? The image of a medium-height silver- blonde haired human with the most beautiful hazelnut eyes clouded my hand and I hated that her look was hovering in my mind.

Ariella Reas, it's time to end this.

ARIELLA''S POV

"I don't think you should go to school today," my silver blonde-haired mom said worriedly. "It's better if you kids stay home until this monstrous creature has been caught."

Daniella, my mom was in her favorite lilac floral gown, her silver-blonde hair was brushed to her right shoulder and her pink eyeshadow was somewhat covering up her almond eyes.

"Mom, I can't miss school. Maybe Jonathan and Ellie can but I just can't. I'm a senior and I want perfect attendance," I said, stuffing roasted fish into my mouth. I'm not a fan of fish but Mom's roasted fish always kept me coming for more.

"You're so selfish," Jonathan, my little brother accused, tossing the fork around his bowl of spaghetti. He got his hazelnut eyes from my dad but got similar hair color to mom's. I could easily pass Jonathan off as my twin cause we looked very much alike.

"You're In Junior year so you need not worry about perfect attendance," I sighed

"I don't mind skipping school," Ellie grinned. Ellie on the other hand took Dad's jet-black hair and Dad's eyes and she was always comfortable in bagging jeans and fitted tops.

               "No one's skipping school," Dad's voice echoed around our dining room."I'm the sheriff of this town and I'm going to fix everything but none of my children will skip school," he said with finality.

I knew that Dad wouldn't allow us to skip school. He valued education and moral principles more than anything. He was principled to the core and wouldn't indulge us in anything that could alter his unquestionable morals. He was strict, logical, decisive, and above all, he was a fair man. While Mom found pure bliss in her beautiful paintings, Dad found his in making sure that Dobana was a safe community.

           "Alright. I'm running late and today is Monday so I gotta go now," I said, clasping my hands.

My mom blessed the three of us before we went to school.

DOBANA HIGH

            "Over the last week, ten students have been missing. We need to be cautious," Principal Rogers announced to us in the school hall. He continued filling us in on the necessary precautions to avoid getting killed.

"Do not walk in pairs," he said. I don't know how that will help but Principal Rogers just wanted to say something, he didn't care, he had never cared about if he was passing the right message or not.

I could have chosen to keep my mouth shut and let him do his thing but I wouldn't let him mislead us. I mean people are literally being killed mysteriously. I raised my hand in the air.

            "Yes, Miss Reas?" He signaled for me to continue.

If we move individually, we'll be fucked is what I would have said if he wasn't the principal.

"Sir, I think you meant to say we should move in groups so we can I don't know fight off the mysterious guy, animal or whatever. Walking alone is technically signing up for a death sentence."

Everyone nods approvingly.

Principal Rogers sighs. "Y'all can do whatever you want just don't get killed."

After the announcement, I went to MR. Steele's office because the principal had sent me to give him a file.

When I opened the door, my eyes widened, the file dropped from my hand and my mouth was straight opened to see the view, the wrong view, the wrong but hot view in front of me.

A huge smile plastered on his face as he watched me observe his shirtless body.

I was standing dead frozen looking at how broad his chest was, how flawless his skin was, I feel as though the earth could swallow me if I don't get out of there but I quickly gathered my courage.

              "This is a school for crying out loud," I pointed out, still trying to get a grip on my trembling body.

            "I'm aware," he smirked. He bent down to take the file from the floor, giving me a few seconds to study his well-structured back. My eyes spotted an oval-shaped scar on his back. The scar wasn't frightening but it was intriguing, it was camera worthy, yet I bothered not to ask him about it since I didn't want to initiate a conversation with him. Instead of leaving his office like any normal student, I closed the door and remained in his big office.

I was putting myself up for a death sentence by standing next to this breathtaking green-eyed teacher of mine.

                "Thanks for bringing this file," he appreciated after picking it up.

                 "Put on your shirt," I commanded.

            "It's my office and I can do whatever I want," he said firmly.

He came closer to me, sending shivers down my spine, I could only manage to mutter, "don't. Please don't."

         "Don't what," he said softly, closing all the space between us.

I felt my heart racing very fast, I was letting my emotions control me, and I was giving into my desires, I stretched my arms to his shoulders and he leaned closer to me, his lips brushed mine before he wiggled away from me.

           "And that will be all, Miss Reas," he dismissed, walking towards his desk.

I was still recovering from what just happened, did we kiss? No, we didn't but we were close to.....

He stopped it, he stopped the euphoric feeling that was building inside me. It was then that it hit me, I still had a very loving boyfriend who doesn't deserve my betrayal.

            "Stay away from me," I hissed as I stormed out of his office.

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