Submitting to the Darkness Part 18 Game of Hide and Seek
Co-written with @Vishous_SASBDB and @UnbreakableXhex
Sloahne: <I reformed outside the backdoor. As I stand there ringing the bell, I belatedly realized I was still in only a bedsheet. Fucking hell. I hope to Scribe, they could hear the bell and let me in so I wouldn’t have to make my way to the front of the club in only a damn bloody sheet.
Finally, Big Rob opened the door with a look of concern with a 9mm in his hand and ushered me in as he took a step outside looking for what caused my state. I quickly went into Rehv’s office and sat in on me of his chairs as my energy waned. Though I fed from the Brother Vishous … it had only been a few ounces before Drake had arrived.
Fuck. He could find me anywhere with my blood in his system. I could feel myself panicking. What was I going to do? I came here, hoping Rehv or Xhex could give me some ideas.> @Vishous_SASBDB
Vishous: *With my hands on the wheel knowing she was going straight to Rehv’s club, I turn and head right over, I pull my phone out and dialed his office number and it rings off. Then I hit a couple buttons and bring up his camera. I know his security detail since I designed it. And the first thing I see is an empty chair behind the desk. Then just off-camera, I could see that she was on his couch, I could see her legs just in the corner. As I turn it, I see her still in the bed sheet sitting on the couch with it pulled around her tightly. I can see the terror in her eyes, I close out the camera and hit the gas harder and go straight there.* @Sloahne_SASBDB
Sloahne: <I could hear Big Rob talking over the earpiece and letting @UnbreakableXhex know that I was here. Apparently, she had stopped by the #IronMask to see #Trez and would be back soon. He asked if I needed anything and I just shook my head, he nodded and did say anything more and closed the door and locked it.
I was left alone. I knew @SinsSecondComin had his office lined with lead so no one could dematerialize in or out. So … I felt relatively safe for the moment. I could get dressed, gather my thoughts and come up with some sort of game plan. I couldn’t go back home. Drake knew where I was now I needed to get out of town. But as vampires … he would still be able to track me. Fuck. It would take weeks, even months, to fully get my blood out of his system depending on how much he consumed. Those weeks were blurry and fuzzy, I was never at my full strength … not with all my injuries. My mind whirled with possibilities and scenarios to keep me from being imprisoned again.> @UnbreakableXhex
Xhex: *Pulling up to Rehv’s Club, my eyes scanning the line for any trouble. I hated coming in the front doors, but there has been some trouble lately. Other drug dealers being bold selling their shit. Pimps thinking they could steal Rehv’s girls. Fucking stupid humans don’t seem to know what’s good for them. Climbing off my bike, pushing my hair back from my eyes a sneer going across my features. Walking slowly towards the door, every human male stepping back from me. Smirking I step inside knowing I did my part, walking through the club to the office. Opening the door slowly sensing someone was in the room. Tilting my head to the side, letting out a low growl.* What in the fuck are you doing here, Sloahne? You go missing for months and you suddenly show up? @Sloahne_SASBDB
Sloahne: <Fuck. I thought maybe @SinSecondComin would have told her about my stitch or was she pissed I didn’t come to her sooner. It could either reasons or another one altogether.>
Hey, Xhex. I’ll explain what I can but do you think I can get some clothes?
<Her eyes narrowed as she belatedly noticed my un-attire and then strolled to @SinSecondComin’s desk and did something where a wall suddenly moved away from one side of the office revealing a hidden bedroom with huge massive bed with fur upon fur laid on the top. There was a closet with a line of suites but also a small section of leathers and tanks that @UnbreakableXhex wears daily. She pulled out some leather pants and a blue-grey tank top and handed them to me. I took them and quickly got dressed.> @UnbreakableXhex
Xhex: Now that you are all dressed I’m going to repeat myself. What in the fuck happened to you, Sloahne? *Baring my fangs my eyes, going a bright red wanting whoever hurt her to be 10 feet under and killed by my own fucking hands. Walking back and forth in the small room, my hands clenching and unclenching as I walked needing no wanting blood on my hands someone anyone would do at that moment. Taking a deep breath trying to calm myself, forcing my eyes to go back to normal not wanting to scare Sloahne.* Please talk to me … *My voice going quiet.* @Sloahne_SASBDB
Sloahne: <FML. I really didn’t want to talk about it … I had thought Rehv would have clued her into my situation by now, I sat on the couch and tried not to fidget while I briefly explained my trip to the #TheDungeon, the involuntary feeding, the kidnapping, and the rescue within a few sentences.
I avoided all the obvious topics I’m sure she wanted to discuss when I heard her hiss at the healing wounds on my body. When I looked down, my wounds had fully sealed and just left some pink scars that would soon fade … I think it was the multitude of them that was unexpected that made the air around the room plummet. She was pissed.> @Vishous_SASBDB
Vishous: *As I pull up and park in my normal spot, I jump out and go straight to the doors, the bouncer knew better he just let me go straight in and through the back. I knew Drake wouldn’t be far behind. I could feel her. So I know he could after feeding off her for so long. I know the blood echo would be easy to track.
I make my way to the door and opening it not caring who’s inside with her. Her scent was strong. As I look around the room searching for Drake, I see Sloahne on the couch with Xhex in front of her.* Sloahne you cannot do this … I cannot keep you safe here. Drake will follow your scent and your blood. You need to come with me, I can keep you safe … just not here. *Looking up at Xhex, hoping she can see the look in my eyes as I am being sincere about her safety.* Tell her Xhex, she’s not safe unless she comes with me. Rhev knows ... as does Lassiter. @Sloahne_SASBDB
Sloahne: <Dearest Scribe … how did he find me? Ugh, his blood was inside me … of course he could find me. FML. Even as little as I drank … he would be able to follow the echo of himself for a while. I shook my head at the idiocy of the whole situation and look towards Xhex. She was mated to a Brother and she’s been keeping me a secret for a long time from her hellren and the Brotherhood. My mind was a fog of confusion and anxiety. I didn’t know where to go. I knew the #Commodore was no longer an option. None of Rehv’s or The Shadow’s businesses were a go either … where could I go? I refuse to back to the Old Country … back to mahmen. That was definitely not an option. I stayed quiet as Xhex and V spoke trying to comprehend that I was going to need to run.> @UnbreakableXhex
Xhex: *Seeing the look on Sloahne’s face, shaking my head growling softly.* No, you are not running. We will protect you! *Pacing back and forth the small room rubbing my hair roughly.* You cannot hide from someone that has drunk your blood. They will find you and it’s better to be with your family than alone. *Eyeing Sloahne, hoping my words are hitting home.* @Vishous_SASBDB
Vishous: *Listening to Xhex tell her to come with me so that I can protect her. We need to go to the manse the mhis surrounding it would protect her as it has for the Brotherhood. There was no way he would never find her. He’s done, no more hurting females especially this female. The words that hit me where she said “your family,” I look at Sloahne.* Come with me. *Looking at Xhex.* I’ll take her to the manse no one can get to her there and you know it. Sloahne, I will not let him hurt you again. *I reach my hand out waiting for her to take it.* @Sloahne_SASBD
Xhex: *Eyes V, rubbing my suddenly aching head* Yes, I know nobody will get to Sloahne at the manse… for the short term. But what about the long term, V? We need to deal with the situation by eliminating the problem. *A cold grin crosses my face.* You know it would be my pleasure hunting down the bastard. I have faced down worst. *getting my walking back and forth the small office, my cold anger filling the room old memories filling my mind.* It’s up to you Sloahne, whatever you want to do. I just want you safe and maybe with time happy. @Sloahne_SASBD
Sloahne: <Jesus … was this really my only option? To go with the one person that represented the group I’ve been avoiding for so long. I was still feeling weak and tired and I could barely focus. I looked up at Xhex.>
You, Rehv and the Shadows have always been my family. Are you sure? <Emphasizing the fact that she knew damn well why I was apprehensive about going with a male I didn’t know. But before she could answer. I could feel Drake nearby.> He’s here.
<I felt so foolish fearing some damn male. Xhex had more than taught me lessons on dealing with the opposite sex. It was why I became a Domme … to be in control of everything. But my damn emotions and the need to escape got the best of me and now I’m running scared. Ugh, how in Dhund was this my life now? That and running towards the Brotherhood. I could barely think anymore … the adrenaline coursing rapidly in my veins.
Looking into Xhex’s eyes once more and seeing her steel-gray eyes become red … I knew she was beyond anger if her cilices that help control her symphath side were no longer working. She wanted to exact revenge as only a symphath could. I wonder how Rehv would feel. I don’t remember too much about the night I was rescued but I do recall hearing him and Lassiter talking about the next steps. I just really didn’t want to deal with any of this anymore. My emotions are still raw and I could barely battle my own demons so as much as I loathed avoiding my problems and hiding … I took Vishous’s hand and braced myself for my worst nightmare.> @Vishous_SASBDB
Vishous: *As Sloahne takes my hand hearing that Drake was here I feel the growl start to rise up through my chest. But, feeling her hand in mine I feel the electric buzz between our touch.* Xhex I left my ride out front, keys!! *She picks the keys of the desk and tosses me Rehv’s SUV in the back, I pull Sloahne with me as we head to the back just as we start to close the door we see Drake come in, he has a crazy look in his eyes I can feel her tense in my hand I move in front of her line of sight.* Don’t look at him, go! I’ll get you to a safe place where he cannot find you. *I say to her in an almost growl. As we go down the alley to the back parking lot to the SUV. I get it started and unlocked before we even get to the car I go to the passenger side open the door and almost throw her in. I climb in and speed out in the night streets.
As we go down the highway I hear her deep breaths. We turn down the hidden drive and everything becomes a blur as the mhis covering our path. I look over at her face I can see she is still scared and she keeps looking back to see if we are being followed.* You’re safe now, he can’t find us now. I won’t let him near you anymore.