The Hunter Chronicles : The Beginning

Chapter 13

I wake up when Jared puts his hand on my shoulder gently shaking me while calling my name.

“We are here?” He says.

“Already? How long was I out for?” I ask rubbing the sleep out of my eyes.

“A few hours. Sun is coming up soon I need to get inside.”

I look out the window at the house as we come up the driveway. It’s a massive farm style house yet it looks cozy. I get out of the car and retrieve my bag and I pull out the handle and drag it behind me as I walk up the three steps. Jared opens the door and turns on the lights. I look around from the moment I step inside. It’s a beautiful place. The furniture is plain and neatly placed, I can see a kitchen off to the left and a spiral staircase leading to the second floor. I wonder where Jared will be staying during the day.

“Make yourself at home.” Jared says behind me.

“Where can I put my stuff?” I ask feeling a little nervous by his closeness.

“Take your pick of any of the rooms upstairs.” He replies. “I don’t have much time. I will be in the basement if you need anything.” He turns and walks into the kitchen, I hear a door open and close. I take my bag upstairs and peek into every room. They are all so beautiful I especially like the room with the big sunflower printed duvet.

I take my time unpacking even if I don’t say long I have to keep myself busy. When I’m done I head to the kitchen and find some coffee. There is no milk but I can live without it. I curl up on the sofa in the lounge with my coffee.

So many things have happened in the last couple of days and I have a feeling that more strange things will happen still. I finish my coffee and return to the kitchen. I put my cup in the sink. I stand in front of the door leading towards the basement. I want to go inside. I open the door a few inches then close it immediately. I shake my head and start opening the kitchen cupboards. They are all empty, the same as the fridge. I head upstairs and decide to take a long shower.

I can’t shake the feeling that something bad is going to happen. I wash my hair and shave. When I’m done I wrap a towel around my semi wet body and open the door. I look up and see Jared leaning against the wall. I try and wrap the small towel tighter around me feeling very self-conscience. Jared’s eyes skim over my body. “Hi.” I nervously say.

“Hi.” He replies, unable to take his eyes off of me. I feel the butterflies creep up into my stomach. I want this man and I feel my cheeks redden at the thought of him touching me. 

“I’m going to go and get dressed now.” I say and quickly walk into the bedroom. I shut the door and let out a breath. I get dressed quickly but spend a little extra time in front of the mirror. I feel so normal doing something that a normal girl would do who is about to see a normal guy that she liked. We are from normal though.

Jared is waiting for me at the bottom of the stairs, “So did you get any sleep?” I ask.

“Nope.”

“Why not?” 

Jared smiles sending electricity throughout my entire body. “We better go shopping.”

We head to the truck and reach a twenty four hour grocer. Keeping our guard up we pack everything into the cart that we think we might need. Jared said he didn’t want to be in public more than we needed to until we could figure out who is trying to kill me and I can defend myself more.

Back at the house we unpack the groceries and make a late dinner together. I’m having fun, we are joking and teasing each other. After we finish eating and do the dishes Jared turns to me while he leans on the counter, “You ready to get started?”

“On?” I ask tilting my head frowning slightly.

“Teaching you how to fight.” He smiles.

I’m over excited, “Can’t wait.”

“Follow me.”

Jared leads me out back to a big barn. He starts me off with the basics. I listen and follow his directions trying not to be too distracted by his body. I am determined to learn but every time we touch I feel a surge of desire run through me. After what feels like hours, he says, “I think that's enough for now.”

I am very glad to hear that. I’m exhausted. We get back into the house. I don’t know if it’s because adrenaline is coursing through me or that I’ve become braver but I turn around and kiss Jared on the cheek. “Thank you.” I whisper but I don’t move away from him.

“I shouldn’t.’ He says with his eyes closed but doesn’t move away either. He turns his head and our lips touch. I put my arms around his neck as his kiss deepens. I part my lips. A moan escapes me while we continue kissing. It feels like we are the only two people in the world. My body is full of desire. I want him. When our kiss ended it was better than I could have imagined.

“I don’t want to leave but I have to.” He says leaning his forehead against mine.

“I will see you later.” I smile stepping back from him. I know he has to go and the sun will rise soon. He leaves and I head upstairs to take a shower. I put on my most comfortable pajama pants. They are blue with little yellow flowers and a black tank top. I crawl into bed and touch my lips. My first kiss was amazing.

I toss and turn for a while, not able to fall asleep. I want to be with him. Only him.

I walk to the kitchen and open the basement door. A wave of cold air hits me, it’s dark in here. I make my way down carefully down the stairs the further I get the more light comes though. I peek around the corner. I hope he won’t be mad that I came down here. I see him sitting on the couch watching TV.

“Couldn’t sleep?” He asks without turning around.

“No.” I reply shyly. I couldn’t get our kiss out of my head.

“Me neither.” He says and stands up. Oh God! He isn’t wearing a shirt! I come out behind the corner and we meet each other in front of a huge four poster bed.

“Do you feel different?” 

“Yes.” I reply. I want to touch him, run my hands over his chest. Kiss him and more.

“How different?” He asks alarmed.

“Oh no not different like I don’t have any super freaky gifts. Just different.” I say. I have a burning desire to jump you but that’s it.

He visibly relaxes and takes my hand, “Come. Let’s get some sleep.”

We get into bed and I curl up in his arms. He kisses me lightly on the lips and my last thought before I fell asleep is that he was made for me I fit perfectly in his arms.