Your Guardian Angel (The Guardian Angel Series Book 1) by Skyla Madi Page B

floated through me like a ghost from my not so far away past. I cringed at the sound of the empty voice that spoke my name.
    “H-hank,” I stuttered. It had been so long since I had even spoken his name.
    “You remember me.” I could hear the smile play upon his lips.
    His statement made my mind reel back to the night he ruined my life. I closed my eyes for a split second, trying not to panic or cry. When I opened them, he was leaning in and breathing on my face. I forgot how fast vampires move. I analyzed his face. If it weren't for his deep black eyes and beyond deathly pale skin, he looked exactly like his old self. I cringed at the thought of how many pure beings had to die in order for him to become this, my mother included.
    “What do you want?” I hesitated.
    “You, of course.”
    “Over my dead body,” Eli snarled.
    “That’s the plan; I’ll kill you exactly how they killed your father, slow and painful.”
    I felt Eli tense up next to me and anger surged throughout my body.
    “You can try, but I guarantee he’ll kill you first.” Even I was shocked at the words that shot out of my mouth.
    Hank was grinning from ear to ear now as he let out a chuckle. “Oh, so fierce — just like your mother, and where is she now?”
    I took a step towards Hank but Eli squeezed my hand and pulled me back. The vampires that circled us laughed at my attempt to take Hank on myself. I eagerly searched the surrounding bushes for Tay, but it was too dark. I had come this far, I wasn’t going down without a fight. I noticed the vines running up the trees that surrounded us. I dropped my head to the ground and closed my eyes.
    “Why are you here?” Eli asked.
    He must have noticed what I was trying to do. He knew exactly why they were here; he just needed to buy me time. I began picturing the vines in my head, the familiar warm sensation was building in my chest and began to course rapidly through my body.
    “I thought it was obvious by now. I want your precious goddess.”
    I opened my eyes and snaked them around and in between the vampire’s legs. I clenched my fists and the vine tightened, forcing all the feet of the vampires that circled us to stay on the ground. They all shouted and stomped their feet but couldn't break free. Hank was distracted momentarily but turned to me when he realized what was happening. I thought Hank would be furious but he smiled a fang-filled smile.
    “Well, well, well.”
    Eli took his chance and lunged at Hank. They were locked in battle. I wasn’t sure what to do; I couldn’t fight a vampire and I surely wasn’t going to run and leave Eli here alone. I didn’t have to wonder which decision to make for long. Tay appeared and staked his way round the circle. Soon all the surrounding vampires were dead, except Hank. Eli and Hank were still fighting. They were both so fast; granted Hank was faster, but Eli wasn't making it easy for him. If anyone could take on an incredibly strong vampire it would be Eli.
    “Get her out of here!” Eli demanded, whilst ducking punches.
    Tay grabbed my arm but I shook him off.
    “No, we can't leave him!” I protested.
    Hank turned and ran at me; he clearly didn't want to miss his chance. After this I would be under the school’s protection. Tay jumped in front of me, blocking Hank’s path. I watched in fear and anticipation. Suddenly something hard hit me from behind. The pain in my head was sharp but it only lasted a second; blackness swallowed me and I was out for the count.
     
    I opened my eyes and glanced around a large room. The Gothic styling made me nervous. The ceilings were high, the walls were stone, and the carpet was bright red.
    “You're awake!” called Mila.
    She came rushing over to the bed. I was actually really happy to see her; it confirmed that I wasn't being held captive by vampires.
    “Where am I?” I asked, touching the tender lump on the back of my head.
    “You’re in the teacher’s medical lounge; my uncle didn't want