ana'

did I ge

e tears that were now threatening to fall. I felt Draven burning holes through my face as I walked past him, but I k

age of time. I simply stood stiff in my position, my gaze remaining on the floor as I asked myself the same question over and over aga

laughed and chuckled, not even bothering to make a comment about his outburst earlier. It's like it never happened. T

to the appetizer table while the rest kept congratulating the chosen girls except m

s they hugged and grinned at the men and ladies

re and certainly wasn't brave, I'll admit that. However, I wasn't dumb or naive like most girls. I wasn't flattered when he chose me and I cer

ast two weeks? What if vampires didn't exist in the first place? What if I was stuck

g worked up anymore. What's done is done; now I have to figure out a way to escape without getting caught. I glanced at Draven and my eyes widened when I

see my mother o

it my bottom lip, trying my very best to keep on my expressionless mas

ed up to face a man in his mid-20s, who was now

usion before realization hit me like waves. I reached up my fingers to touch my che

ly brushing away my tears. I could hear whisperings surfacing aro

yone was now either scowling or staring at me in disgust, undoubtedly not p

umbling on my words and I watched people shaking their heads

ward as I scurried along. I could feel my hands trembling when I realized that it was none other than Draven Cruz himself, who

up with his fast pace as he walked out of the ballr

he nearest wall. I winced in pain, looking up to face Draven, who was now glaring down at

ice. I shrunk back as I pressed my back even further against the

ng down my cheeks as I tried to swallow the sob, but it was no use. I was almo

f my neck on the wall, causing me to gasp and jolt in my position before I pressed my lips togethe

through my lips, which didn't seem to please Draven at all bec

his wrist, hoping he would loosen his grip. Instead, he held them firmly before holding

y heart screaming for me to break down whi

ly, still keeping his gaze on my eyes as I brushed away my tea

't tears of fear, but tears of joy," he ordered, standing up straight. I nodde

re everyone was waiting for us. I took one final breath before clearing my thro

d to keep a straight face as I clutched my hands even more t

lence for a few minutes before chuckling and nodding, completely falling for my act or at least pretending to do so. I glanced at Draven, who was now bending down a little as he squeeze

rough gritted teeth. I tried to calm myself d

were lifted from my chest and I felt a lot better already. The ceremony ended after half an hour or less and I

eople's looks. It takes more than just a good-looking body or face; you've got to have the he

ed, and I watched the guy named Ty

osition, as I darted my eyes around the ballroom, trying to ease my mind ab

us now. His presence was as cold as ever and he didn't even bother to glance at me. It's like I wasn't even there

lking out of the ballroom and we