Chapter Ten

CHAPTER TEN

Jesse

My head is throbbing as I roll over to my side.

The iron chains around my wrists and ankles have me as weak as a baby. I can’t even lift my head without effort. Whatever curse is on these chains, it’s draining my abilities, suppressing my vampire strength.

I shouldn’t have tried to play hero.

Even now, I was still desperate to prove myself to Taylor.

Closing my eyes in despair, I push myself against the tree into a sitting position.

It’s been days since they’ve been dragging me around, but I don’t understand something. I’m still near the islands. They move for a bit, maybe an hour, changing direction at what seems like random. But there doesn’t seem to be any method or reason.

I hear footsteps approaching me, and I quickly close my eyes, not wanting another interaction with this person. However, she’s smart enough not to buy into my act.

“Open your eyes, Jesse,” the voice of my ex-girlfriend reaches my ears. “How long are you going to keep at this?”