Vampire Diaries 25: You Are Mine

"Who... ar–are y–you?"

I ask the man who suddenly sees me. He is looking intently into my eyes and If I'm not mistaken, his pair of emerald eyes are familiar to me.

The man smiles at me and replies, "You would always forget my name, Thalia."

His deep and enthralling voice makes me warm and protected.

"Drake,"

Out of nowhere, a name comes out from my mouth. I know he's one of us but I am wondering, why he always comes late to save me.

I breathe heavily and reach for his cheek. It is too warm, unlike Jack's face.

Drake seems like a sunshine that gives to me warmth and fervour.

Drake said, "I must treat your wounds as soon as possible. It's deep and severe, Thalia."

"But, we are under attack by the werewolves! I must see my mother!"

I stare at his serious face but he seems afraid to utter a word. "Hurry up, Drake! I need to save my parents!"

As I look around, I am astonished when I saw no one sauntering.

"Wh–where are they?! Where are the were–werewolves?!"

"They are all gone, Thalia. And, your parents are in good hands. Don't worry about them, rather allow me to treat all your wounds."

Drake convinces me not to be worried. "I'm wondering, why are you always late to save me?"

Instead of telling me the truth, Drake scoops me from the ground. He carries me like I am only a lightweight thing.

I said, "Should I wrap my arms around your neck?"

He winks at me and nods his head. "You are the Thalia that I've been searching for."

"What do you mean?"

I narrow my eyes and me except that he will not going to answer my question.

Before leaving the field, he stoops and whispers into my ears. "You are mine, tonight. Close your eyes and rest for a while."

Suddenly, I feel shy and embarrass. The way he talks to me makes my heart flutter. "Where are you taking me?"

Even though I can't see things clearly, I know that he's taking me somewhere else.

"Shh. Take a rest, Thalia. When you wake up, you will know where we are."

Drake murmurs something that made me fall into a deep sleep.

As I close my eyes, I sense that he's running too fast. I should not be doubting him, as I feel secure when I'm with him.

Until he takes a long sigh and clamour, "Damn! I need to go back and save my men!"

"What are you saying? Why... Why did you stop?"

"I need to save my men, Thalia! Stay here, do you understand?"

Drake put me under a big tree. He looks uneasy and troubled as he chooses to save his men.

He takes a deep breath and kisses my forehead. "Promise me that you will wait for me patiently. Promise me, Thalia."

"Please, promise me, Thalia!"

Although I feel odd about him, I nod and reply. "Yes! I'll wait for you."

Before leaving me in a dark, yet cosy forest. Drake looks at me and takes a long sigh.

He is too worried about me and confused with whom he save first.

Pain urges me to close its eyes. Thea made me a prey which she can kill too easily, but I must thank Drake for protecting me from her.

"The night becomes warmer and warmer," I whisper.

I look around the woodland and the trees are calm and standing still.

Until I heard a loud and horrible growl from behind.

My body is too weak to walk and see what's going on. As I find courage, I am enthralled by the moon's beauty.

It's a full moon and I know it's too early for it. "Werewolves. It must be one of the werewolves,"

Fear embraces me when I remember the werewolves that attacked me and Jack.

A big and horrifying werewolf fought against the Vampire King.

"I need to search for a place to hide! I... I can no longer fight and... and my body wants only to rest!"

Leaning and breathing deeply is the only thing I can do. I can't run as fast as I could because of the deep wounds and scratches.

Suddenly, the trees behind me sounded off. It is not a normal noise as it continues until beasts come out from nowhere.

"Grrrrowwwl!"

An awful and breathtaking werewolf growls loudly while a man before him remains standing.

"How dare you to attack my kingdom!"

A deep and serious voice?

I know it.

I know who's the owner of that voice.

However, the werewolf moves and changes position. "You can no longer escape from me, beast! You will be killed, tonight!"

Valmer snarls and shows his long and sharp fangs. His claws can barely kill prey by simply pricking it to its flesh.

As they move in a circular motion, dried leaves are being carried by the strong wind.

They both eager to win but only one of them must glorify.

Abruptly, as I want to see them fighting. The werewolf sees me and it growls terribly that propel me to scream at top of my lungs. 

"Ahhhhh!"

I close my eyes, thinking that the werewolf will swallow me entirely. But, why do I smells someone beside me?

"You are safe now, Thalia. Good thing that I came on time."

"Drake,"

Without asking him, I wrap my arms around his neck. I don't care if a vampire sees us together and tell Jack what he has seen in the forest.

Drake kisses and caresses my hair as he's afraid to lose me. He suddenly cups my face and tries to catch my gaze.

"Look at my eyes, Thalia."

"I... I ca-can't, !"

I am embarrassed to obey him. I know that I look like a mess, that's why I feel sheepish to meet his gaze.

However, he touches my jaw and lifts it up to meet his gaze.

I try to look away but he's too persistent and strong. "Don't be afraid. Look at me now, Thalia."

His voice is pleading me to do so. I... I can't hold on my feelings anymore as I slowly stare at his serious yet calm face.

"D–Drake!"

Why does my heart beating too fast? As if a horse is chasing after me!

Drake reaches and holds my hand as he owns me. He squeezes it gently without looking at somewhere else.

From the moment, I forget that there's a fight behind us. I forget about everything, my parents, my twin sister and Jack.

"You are only mine, Thalia."

He whispers into my ears until his lips touch against mine.