Shadow

Fourty-two

I feel stupid for agreeing with Liam to meet up with him out of Shadow, but I feel like I have no other choice. The way Harry acted when I reminded him of Esmay made it seem like Liam was telling the truth. I need to know if Esmay is alive. I need to.

I don't have much of a plan, but I'm just happy that Harry is consumed with Zayn right now. I make my way to the grand hallway and hope that no one is guarding the front door like usual. When I see that someone is, I lightly groan to myself and turn around. I debate with myself how to get out of here before walking to the back.

I remember there was no one back there when I tried to leave with Niall and Ruby. My heart hurts at the memories that scatter my mind when that happened.

If Harry is lying to me, then why is he so changed and nice for me. He is even going to let Niall and Ruby be together, secretly, because it would make me happy. Why would he be lying?

I make my way toward the path Niall parked the car and luckily no one is guarding it, but there is a locked gate up ahead. It isn't too tall when I reach it and I rip part of my jeans when climbing to the other side. I hope Harry doesn't notice when I come back. . . If I come back. Am I going to come back?

I stay close to the bushes along the walls and hope there is no cameras outside. I let out a breath when I reach the front of Shadow.

I begin to lightly jog down the long road up ahead and it takes a few minutes for me to actually reach the end. I hurry and hide behind a big bush when I see and remember the large gate, guarded by a large vampire who actually has to open the gate for you.

I struggle with myself what to do and I gasp when I hear the vampire speak from afar.

"Hey," he says and I close my eyes, not ready to be caught. I was so close.

"Who are you?" I open my eyes to answer him, but stop when I see he's not facing in my direction.

The gate doors begin to open and a black car slowly peaks through, rolling its window down to speak to the guard. I take the opportunity and hurriedly crawl past them and outside. I shiver at the thought of being alone out here again, but brush it off and head into the side of the woods before anyone sees me. I wonder who's car that is?

I remember how long this road was from when Harry kicked me out, so I keep a fast pace. It takes a while, but I finally see the opening ahead. Liam told me he would meet me out here and I'm frightened when I don't see anyone or anything. I reach it completely and scope around until I hear wheels peal off on the side. I notice a white van, coming towards me and I'm solid to my feet, unable to move- frightened to death.

I watch it, nervously and see the side door open and before I know it, Im pulled inside while the van is still moving. I scream and kick my feet as I try and squirm out of whoever grip is on me. I fall back into the empty space in the van and immediately crawl to the back. When I look up, I see Liam smirking down at me.

"So, now you want to talk?" He stays on his knees as the van continues to move forward.

"Where's Esmay?" I say once I notice it's only Liam and I in here.

"She's not here."

I gulp. What did I get myself into?

"You'll see her shortly don't worry. We are just driving for now. We'll talk later."

I don't say anything else as Liam sits down on a bench attached to the wall of the van. He's smiling which makes me squirm. He folds his arms and I stay my distance from him.

The drive is quiet and I'm shivering with nerves. I have no idea where we are going, but my only hope is that we are going somewhere where Esmay is. I haven't decided if I can truly believe she is alive, but it's worth a shot.