Found (The Last Watcher Series) Book One (3 page)

“
Hey Amabel!” she answered. “I’m
pissed. You left me all by myself today with those two love birds.”
I’m guessing she’s referring to her sister Vessa and Arcell. They
really are un-separable

“
I know, sorry. So what’d I miss
today?” I asked, didn’t feel like talking about anything else. She
filled me up and soon got off the phone.

“
Hey mom.” I called out to
her.

“
Yes sweetie?” She asked.

“
I’m going to pass on dinner. I’m
not feeling too good. I’ll see you tomorrow morning. Goodnight.” I
said.

“
Well, okay honey, sleep good.” She
answered worried.

I fell asleep as soon as I laid down on my bed. I
loved my red and black comforter set. It never let me down.

“
Amabel! Don’t! I’m here! I’m right
here my love! Choose me!”

I woke up screaming. The man’s voice was so loud as
if right there next to me. What did he want? Was he the one causing
me all the pain? I hate dreaming of him now. He brings me more pain
than love! Ah shit, I’m going to be late for school.

“
Amabel, I hope you’re getting
ready! Breakfast is ready!” My mother yelled from downstairs. I
should really ask to her to start waking me up. I’m getting worse
and worse at this. I can’t help that my dreams don’t let me rest
fully at night. They seem too real sometimes.

“
Yeah mom, I’m already ready!” I
yelled back. Our conversations really did only happen through
doors. How could I possibly talk to her about anything else? I
quickly got dressed, grabbed my coat and ran downstairs.

“
I’m runny late today.” I said. And
walked out the door. As I started walking towards the school, I saw
Kierce. His smile light up when he saw me. He was waiting for
me.

“
Good morning my Amabel.” He spoke
so gentle. “I’ve been waiting for you.” He said smiling. Was this a
routine now? Him waiting for me all the time now? If so, I
definitely liked it.

We arrived to school, and yet again, he took my hand
and kissed it. Only this time, he leaned in touching my cheek with
his soft lips, and walked away. I stood there for a second, trying
to organize my thoughts. His soft, cold lips, almost felt too
good.

I heard the bell ring, and all the thoughts
disappeared. Shoot, I’m going to be late. I ran to my first class,
and made it just before the last bell. There was Zayley, sitting,
waiting for me.

“
Just made it! So spill the beans!
What’s up with that Kierce guy?” She seemed way too excited to hear
about him.

“
Well, he’s…. nice” I don’t think I
can even start to describe how I really feel about him. Even Zayley
would find it way too strange.

“
Nice? That’s all you’re giving me?”
She asked.

“
Well, nice, and, interesting” If
interesting even came close to what he is. He’s more than that,
he’s almost, perfect, in every aspect I can put my mind
to.

Class flew by, and soon enough, it was physics class.
It was my biggest fear. I couldn’t bear sit next to him today. I
felt such an urge to do something, anything, but just watch him. I
sat in my seat, and waited, dreading for him to come in. He came in
with more life in his eyes than before. The orange in his eyes now
was golden with bright green in the back. His hair, blonder than
brown. I didn’t notice those details this morning. Maybe I was just
too focused on the feeling I get around him. As he sat down, I got
a sudden headache. That’s weird. Since when did I get headaches
like this?

“
Hello again my love” He said,
nodding at me, like he was trying to give me a clue.

“
Hey, you look different” I said. I
was kind of bothered by how much more beautiful he got.

“
Oh, yes well, that’s strange, I
don’t feel any different than any other day” he said, smiling,
making me seem like I’m nuts.

“
Ok class, hopefully you were all
paying attention yesterday in class, because we’re having a pop
quiz. Please take everything off your desks, and sit tight”
Professor Jane said. She never fails to surprise anyone with her
pop quizzes. It has only been a few months into school, and we’ve
had more quizzes then we have even learned in this
class.

“
Pop quiz? So soon?” Kierce
asked.

“
Yeah, she’s kind of known for
giving them out” I said, not knowing what to say. I was still
trying to get glimpses of his eyes. They’re gotten so brighter, and
almost glaring of the shiny tan science table.

Even though I wasn’t in school yesterday, the quiz
was no problem for me. I knew far more than what we have been
learning. Kierce didn’t seem like he had an issue either. After the
quiz, we were free to go, so I headed to lunch early. I hate
getting the last end of the food. As I stood up, so did Kierce.

“
Will you do me the honor of walking
with me to lunch?” He asked.

“
Uhh, sure. I don’t see why not.”
Like I had a chance. I don’t even think I could deny him. Not after
we spent all that time yesterday.

“
Vessa, Zayley, I’ll catch up with
you guys later”. I said. Though they looked at me with hate because
they were still stuck there taking the quiz.

“
Sorry.” I whispered.

Kierce and I walked to the lunch room, silent, yet my
mind was not. I still had the horrible headache that just didn’t
seem like it wanted to go away, and I think he noticed.

“
Are you okay my love?” he asked. So
gentle yet so fierce. He almost seemed worried and satisfied at the
same time. I didn’t understand the mixed feelings I kept getting. I
wanted to tear into his shirt once again and sink into his skin,
yet I wanted to tear him apart just as much.

“
I’m fine, just… a slight headache,
that’s all” I answered. Seeing his smile never quiet faded. We got
our lunch and sat down to eat. Again, he didn’t touch it. He didn’t
even seem interested. I on the other hand was starving since I
missed breakfast this morning.

“
I was hoping you would do the honor
of walking with me again this afternoon.” He stated more then
asked.

“
Yes, that would be nice. Hopefully
no nose bleeds this time.” I tried to joke, but he didn’t seem like
he enjoyed it. He just kept a constant smile on his face. I felt
like he was content with whatever was happening in his head. It
seems like he is getting something he wanted or accomplishing
something he has wanted for so long. I couldn’t place my finger on
it, but I didn’t care. I didn’t mind having another walk with him.
It was relaxing in an awkward way.

Lunch has ended, and so did the rest of the day. As
the bell rang, I hurried outside, and like before, he was already
there, just waiting for me. How does he get here so fast?

“
Hello beautiful, shall we go for
our walk?” Oh so it was our walk now?

“
Yes, let’s go” I said. He was calm,
as always. We started walking down the street when he suddenly
stopped.

“
Amabel, would you like to go with
me somewhere again?” He asked, so gentle.

“
Yes.” My mouth spoke before my mind
had a chance to think. He smirked.

“
Good then, follow me.” He said, and
I listened. We walked down a different street. I never really have
been to this part of the town. I kept close to my home at all times
since my mother was so strict about me being outside for too long
by myself. The forest yesterday was a force I think. But I wasn’t
by myself this time, so it was safe, right?

“
I want to take you somewhere
special, I believe you will think it’s lovely there.” He spoke with
his soft lips. I didn’t dare to answer. I just listened and
followed. A few minutes later, we came up to a lake. It was small
and the only one near our town, yet I have never been to it. We
walked by the lake side, though trees, and there it was. The hill,
the glaciers, just like the ones in my dreams and my visions. This
was the place that meant so much to me, yet I did not know why, and
I did not understand any of it.

“
Darling, I brought you hear to show
you something.” He spoke so freely. I looked up past the glaciers,
and seen a glimpse of something, or someone. It was standing tall,
full with fur.

“
Wolf, run!” Before I could turn
around and run, he grabbed my waist.

“
Don’t you worry my love, it will
not hurt you. It’s more scared of us then you are of him.” That
didn’t seem like a fact, but something made me believe him. He was
right though, the wolf ran away, or I think it did, because it was
no longer in sight. We walked further up, and there was such beauty
over the snow. Such brilliant colors, filled with glaring schemes
of even more color. I see blues, purples and yellows. I wanted to
awe at the sight. Kierce took my chin in his hands, looked me in
the eyes, and kissed me.

My body ached, my heart raced, my eyes watered at
such a touch. I felt hatred yet I felt love. Soon enough, the
warmth took over, and there was no more anything, all I saw was
Kierce, and the striking look in his eyes. It was magical. It was
everything I have ever imagined for my first kiss and even more. My
legs started to tingle and I wanted more than just a simple
kiss.

Suddenly, Kierce backed up. I didn’t understand why
he wanted to ruin such a moment. It was so, perfect.

“
Amabel, I think we should go now.”
He said.

“
Wait, Kierce.” I said. “I want to
talk to you about something.” I added. The feeling now was gone,
and my mind started filling with different thoughts and
feelings.

“
Well, we can walk and talk my
darling.” He said starting to walk away. I didn’t move.

“
No, I want to get something off my
chest.” I said. “I have no one to talk to about this because I feel
like no one will understand, but maybe you will.” I said. Hoping he
really would understand.

“
Well, okay then. You may say
whatever you’d like.” He told me.

“
I have been having dreams.” I
hesitated. “They feel more like visions if anything.. I keep seeing
this man in my dreams. He’s telling me to run while he stays back
near the hills. Actually, it’s these hills. It’s the same spot.” I
waited to go on.

“
You can continue Amabel.” He
said.

“
Well, it’s just weird that it’s the
same exact place. The lake on my side, then when I look back it’s
the hills with the forest past them, and through the forest you can
see the beautiful glaciers. I find it kind of odd that this is in
my dreams when I have never been here before.” I finally confessed.
“I keep feeling this man’s pain, but I don’t understand how. It’s
horrifying and I just want to run away from the pain, but not him.”
I said. Not sure how his reaction will be. Now I’m starting to
think why I even told him this.

“
Amabel, I have feelings for you
that I did not think I would encounter. You are something amazing,
and I do not know how to even explain it. I can feel you in my
veins, digging into my heart.” He said, and before he can continue.
I added to it.

“
I know, I can feel your love.” I
said.

“
You can feel it?” he asked. “How
can you possibly feel it, you’re just a … human.” He stopped
suddenly and it looked like something hit him in the face. “I can’t
believe this.” He added.

“
What do you mean Kierce? What can’t
you believe?” I asked.

“
I have been searching for you, my
love” He said. I couldn’t think of anything again, but him. I
didn’t want to know what he meant by that, or what it really meant.
It was just him and I right now. My body started tingling, wanting
him more than I’ve ever wanted anything. It was a strange feeling
that never occurred before.

“
Searching?” I asked
faintly.

“
Yes Amabel. I have been searching
for you, and I have finally found you. We might be in trouble.” He
said. I started being confused, but the tingling feeling didn’t go
away. He found me but now we’re in trouble? Why would we be in
trouble? The only thing that can possibly go wrong is my mother
finding out I skipped school again. I didn’t know what to do. I
looked around to take it all in so my mind so I can focus. He
disappeared. He left me standing here, wondering what on earth was
going on. My mind started spinning, I see the wolf from before,
running towards me. Should I run? I can’t. I feel like I’m about to
collapse. The wolf started getting closer and closer. I see white
and black fur, so beautiful on such an angry animal. I knew he
would tear me apart if I didn’t stand my ground, but I couldn’t. I
suddenly felt love and hatred from the wild animal. I can hear
muttering that I could not understand. My mind started running
thousands of pictures and about a hundred feelings ran through my
body. The moment was getting so intense, but all I can think of is
why Kierce left me here in dangerous. All by myself, not knowing my
way out. I looked once more at the wolf, and collapsed. My mind
went black.

“
Please
run...danger…run…my…Amabel..” I couldn’t run anymore. I passed the
trail of blood, and came to see something I couldn’t bear myself to
look at. The voice, the man, was a werewolf. He was no man at all.
How can I feel so much love for such a creature? How can I feel his
pain? Oh how I couldn’t bear to watch this. The man was half wolf,
more wolf by the second, and was tearing at another man. The other
man was pale and fighting back. Oh how could this man be so strong,
he’s fighting back the werewolf, and as he’s hurting him I feel
such pain. I feel my skin burning, and stabbing me like a thousand
knives.