Chapter 9

"Rowana" Orion said, glaring back.

Oh no no no. Why did this have to happen now? Couldn't they wait until we were fully dressed? And to think that they watched the entire thing. Heard everything. Lord bury me six feet under right now. Why why why! Why me!

"Glad to know you haven't forgotten me" Rowana said. "Though, you've moved on quickly. I must say that this new toy of yours is very pretty"

Her eyes went back and forth between I and Orion.

Wait a minute. Move on quickly? They dated?

I turned to Orion with a raised brow but he just swam to me and wrapped an arm around my waist rather possessively.

"She's not a toy" he stated, "She's mine".

Okay I'd be lying if I said my heart didn't flutter and I wasn't blushing like some teenage girl who just got her first kiss.

Rowana chuckled. "Yeah. Same thing you used to say about me".

Now the blush was wiped off my face. I was so confused. Rowana and Orion were a thing. Yes, that's established but why is Rowana here with a lot of people to get us at a really compromising situation?

"Why are you here?" I asked. Honestly, I didn't want to witness any jealousy driven drama. Besides, I don't think what Orion feels for me is a lie. Based on those really weird dreams I've had, we were in love with each other and though I understand nothing for now, I'd rather just trust him. It has worked so far. Unless he's the one messing with my head.

"Ah Alexandra. Straight to the point. I prefer a bit of mind games but let's save time today. You're wanted by the Edax and I'm here to take you to them" she said, flashing me a grin.

"But why?" I asked.

She shrugged. "Even I don't know"

"You're not touching her. Not while I'm still here" Orion interjected.

Rowana scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Says the person we found so easily".

"Well I didn't realize I had to hide from my own people. I could have evaded you if I wanted".

"True. But I know you. You can mask your scent well but not from a highly trained Vampire who has shared your bed"

"Vampire?" I asked. I'd also be lying if I said I didn't feel a pang in my chest knowing that little info. I felt Orion's arm around me tighten.

"Oh honey, he didn't tell you?" Rowana said in a sickly sweet voice. "He's a vampire. Well part vampire and part witch. One of the very first which were created using dark magic. He is one big ball of pure evil".

For some reason unknown to even me, I wasn't fazed by the information. Now that I think of it, it did make sense. The way his eyes changed colour, his strength, speed and agility.

I gazed at Rowana who was now smiling down at us. She's actually really beautiful. She had waist length wavy brown hair and small dark round shaped eyes. Her skin was pale and smooth, a cute button nose and slightly plump lips. She was taller than me by a few inches but not as tall as Orion. With a kind of slim but fit and hella sexy body.

"Now, I'm going to let you two finish washing up. I'm kind enough for that" Rowana then made a sign to his people which made them clear the area in seconds. "And don't even think of escaping Orion. I have your weapons with me. Besides, I'm not leaving this spot until you're both done".

With a grunt, Orion faced me, shielding me from Rowana's view.

"I'm sorry" were the first words he said to me.

I frowned. "Why?"

"I've failed to protect you". He couldn't even meet my eyes.

I placed my hand on his chin and raised his head so I could see him. "It's not your fault Orion and you have been protecting me. Right up to this moment and I know we'll somehow escape. That's what usually happens in movies or books".

He smiled and I found myself smiling back. Fuck he's so beautiful when he smiles.

"I love you so much Alexa. I'll never let them get you so trust me. I have a plan".

My heart skipped a beat when I heard those first three words. He hugged me tight but I couldn't bring myself to hug him back though I managed a nod.

Shit. He loves me? Isn't it too soon?

"Could you not do that in front of me? I'm still hurting from our break up" Rowana said.

"That was years ago!" Orion growled.

"Whatever. Here are some clothes" One of his men dropped some clothes on the grass then left. "Hurry up".

I tried not to show how embarrassed I felt as I quickly washed up. I felt grateful Orion was shielding me but cleaning myself in front of him... Oh God. I'm sure I was redder than a tomato. The idiot however, was enjoying it.

Few minutes later, we were both clean, dressed and tied by thick ropes.

"Tying her up is not necessary Rowana" Orion said. He was glaring at the person tying me like he was gonna smash his head into a million pieces.

"I'd rather not take any chances considering the fact she's the Alexandra".

"The Alexandra?" I asked. "What the hell are you talking about?".

Rowana gasped. "You don't remember?"

I was confused. Am I supposed to remember something? What the hell is going on? Why isn't anyone telling me anything?

Rowana took one look at my face then burst out laughing. I glanced at Orion who was shocked.

"Y-You really don't remember anything?" He asked.

"What the hell am I supposed to remember? I don't understand! Few days ago, I was just a photographer whose mum got kidnapped into some magic world where some creatures are gonna feed on her soul and here I am, trying to rescue her but I'm stuck in some confusing shit and nobody's telling me anything!"

I was angry. What the hell do they want from me? Why just me?

"Woah calm down Alexa" Rowana chuckled. "Well I would tell you everything but where's the fun in that?"

"I don't need you" I sneered at him then turned to Orion. "You can tell me right? You know what's going on. What am I supposed to remember?"

I wish our hands weren't tied behind our backs right now. I wanted to hold him. I wanted him to hug me and assure me that everything's fine.

He looked conflicted. Like he wanted to tell me but he didn't want to at the same time. At the end, he sighed and turned his head away. "I can't".

Fuck.

"Oh I'm sure he wants to Alexa. He must even be one who wants to tell you the most but he can't. That's part of the curse. He can't tell you anything. You have to remember all of it on your own"

Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck!

I felt so frustrated! Ugh! What the hell do they mean. This is so unfair. Now there's a curse too?