He grabbed my ass and pulled me into his denim-clad hard on. Leaning over my ear, he said, “Be careful, little girl. I could take you right here, right now if I wanted to and you couldn’t do a damn thing about it. Now shut your little lying trap before I shut it for you.”
“No, I’m not lying, Jake. Please!” I insisted. I had to get out of there. Dammit!
“Dormio!” he shouted.
Sixteen
That bastard had done it to me again. I slowly awoke from the same hazy fog as before. This time I was a bit more comfortable, tied to a chair rather than hanging from the ceiling. I stiffened when Maria’s lips touched mine. Why did she insist on kissing me so damn much?
“Wake up, sleepyhead,” she sang. “I have a surprise for you.”
I glared at her. “Where’s Erica?” I asked.
Maria rolled her eyes. “You really do like to play the saint, don’t you? The first words out of your mouth are asking about the welfare of your friend.”
“Where is she?”
“Relax, your friend is fine. She is too useful to me. She not only served as bait beautifully, but I need her magic for the time being.”
“What do you want from me?”
She gestured towards the laptop that was on a rolling cart in front of us. She put he
r arm around my shoulders as she hit a few buttons on the keyboard. “Why, Karli, I just thought we could enjoy a movie together.”
“Are you fucking crazy?” I shouted.
She pouted. “Now, there’s no need for name calling.” She pressed the play button. “I just thought you’d enjoy seeing this.” She chuckled. “I know I certainly enjoyed myself.”
I looked at the screen and saw an amateur video of sorts. The camera was using night vision and was set up in a bedroom. I looked closer and noticed that it was Vance’s bedroom, and he was sleeping soundly in his bed. I gasped. “What did you do?”
“Shh,” Maria said. “Keep watching and all your questions will be answered.”
Maria walked into view, completely nude. I was sickened at the scene in front of me as she slid into the bed beside Vance. He woke up, startled. “Shh, baby, it’s me. I’m back,” she said to him.
“Maria?” He sat up and rubbed his head, looking confused.
She held his head in her hands and kissed him on the lips. “Yes, honey, it’s me. I changed my mind. I decided not to go through with it.”
“Huh?” he asked. “I don’t understand. What’s going on?”
She kissed him again and I turned my head away in disgust. Maria grabbed me by the chin, forcing me to look at the screen.
“Vance, honey, listen to me,” she continued. “I decided not to become a vampire. I realized that I had too much to lose. I didn’t want to give up our life together.”
“I don’t understand,” he said. “Why do I feel so funny? My head is all fuzzy.”
“Vance, don’t worry about that,” she said. “Listen to me, sweetheart. I have something important to tell you.”
“What?” he asked.
She looked right into the camera and smiled before turning back to him. “Sweetheart, I’m pregnant. You’re finally going to be a daddy.”
He sat up, more alert. He framed her face with his hands and smiled. “What did you say? Are you serious?” He sat back on his knees and starting kissing her with fervor. “Holy Christ, baby, I’m really going to be a daddy?”
I could see where this was going and I started to cry silently. Maria looked at me and smiled. “Turn it off,” I said. “I’ve seen enough.”
Her smile grew as she paused the video. “Oh no, you haven’t. The best part is coming up.” She dug her nails into my chin and turned me back towards the screen. “Keep your eyes on the screen or I swear I will drain you and your little witch friend dry,” she warned.