Chapter 33
Chapter Thirty-Three
Felipe’s screams followed us down the back stairs.
Sunaria laughed as I opened my arms to her, and she softened against me. I thanked her, silently showing my gratitude that she’d delivered closure. We lay in the dark corner, snuggled up together, and for the first time since I’d been turned, sleep came easily.
Upon awaking, I strolled out into the night and glanced up at the window ledge that Felipe had tumbled from. Scooping up his ashes, I let them slip between my fingers and the grey dust disbursed.
Our new life beckoned.
Sunaria’s unpredictable nature promised that eternity would not be boring and, despite my desire for independence, I found comfort in her presence.
I craved excitement and Sunaria satisfied that very need.
She’d enter a room, and everyone present would turn to gaze at her.
Though her demeanor reflected that of an innocuous woman, she was the worst kind of hunter, easily mingling with her prey.
We passed for aristocracy, wooing guests at parties or lavish functions, finding no trouble in seducing those whom we chose to satisfy our primal needs.
It seemed to be getting easier.
I wanted it all – luxury, indulgence and the most exquisite of comforts.
My dark desires manifested before me as Sunaria created a home for us, ensuring fulfillment of our every craving.
She found us a large villa, deep in the countryside, and made sure that we had no curious neighbors to bother us.
The Ocean View Manor could be seen from our bedroom window.
Frequent visits enabled me to steal precious time with Jacob, and evenings in his presence helped me keep a somewhat shaky grasp on my humanity. Watching him flourish gave me such pleasure. A precious reminder of another life, now quickly fading, though the memories I still selfishly guarded.
His strength gave me courage.