Alpha Sin novel Chapter 3

ARTEMISIA

Maybe it does, I mused. Also, I assumed the way I asked the question sounded a bit funny.-

But, I believed no one was above education. Although I had heard a lot of adults attended Lone Oaks High, I haven't come across any. Perhaps, I had and didn't pay attention to any of them because I was that oblivious sometimes.

The stranger before me seemed mature. Yet, he didn't look like a high schooler nor did he seem like he was in college. He looked rather sophisticated in the tailored fit suit he donned and his hair was in a man-bun which added to his attractiveness.

"Artemis..." Julie groaned, tugging me.

I stared at her and clutched her hand that I had dropped, maybe by mistake due to how startled I had been.

"Artemis," The stranger repeated, stroking his smooth chin. "Intriguing."

I managed a small smile on my face and stepped away from him reluctantly before Julie began to bug me.

Also, I didn't want to freeze to death. It was better to avoid it than stay out with a stranger who might not be interested in me.

As soon as I got inside, I groaned as I remembered I had forgotten to do something.

"I didn't even ask him for his name. But, he knew mine."

Maybe, it wasn't a big deal to other girls.

However, it was to me.

I had found someone I was attracted to. Someone I would like to be in contact with again. Yet, I had lost it due to a drunk Julie.

I glared at her sleeping figure. She dozed off instantly as soon as I laid her on the brown couch, which was the only vacant seat in the house since the party-goers had passed out on the other three.

I walked towards the entrance and squinted to see if I would be able to see the stranger again.

I went outside further and scanned the area whilst standing near the shrub I was before.

I let out a disappointed sigh as I saw no one.

"Maybe we were better off as strangers," I mumbled, trudging towards the house.

I was almost close when I heard the rustling again. I turned and this time, I wish I didn't because what I saw was beyond me.

It looked like a dog. Or maybe I was delusional and thought it might be.

It was overly large with dark gleaming fur. Its red eyes glowed and two sharp canines protruded out of its mouth as it snarled.

"Okay, okay," I muttered to myself whilst doing a timeout sign. I placed my hand on my chest whilst trying to calm my erratic breathing.

It didn't stop despite taking in some considerable amount of air in my lungs that seemed like it would close up soon.

I should be running. I was close to the entrance of the house and I could dart inside in just a few seconds.

But, I couldn't.

I didn't know what was stopping me.