The Necklace That Protects Me novel Chapter 18

I hadn't told Brie I was at Amy's so when I heard her pass I jumped out with a "boo!" I was trying to scare her but instead I ran face first into none other than Michael. I blushed deeply. He looked relieved to see me but I quickly turned my face from him to look at Brie. Even being this close to him made my heart flutter and my stomach felt full of butterflies. I quickly changed my focus to Brie and Brian. Brian stood beside her with an amused look on his face. Brie had her hands on her hips, tapping her foot, and her face was sporting the biggest puppy dog pout I had ever seen. I immediately busted out laughing. When I did she ran to me and gave me a big hug. When our skin came into contact she immediately dropped her arms.

"Ouch! What on earth was that?!" She complained rubbing her arms. I was pretty surprised. Brie had definitely touched my skin before and hadn't been shocked by it. I thought it was only certain people, but guess not. It's just random apparently.

"Sorry, I guess I shock people. Need to learn to pick up my feet I guess." I grumbled. I was pretty annoyed that it kept happening. Brian and Michael both laughed. I ignored them, trying to keep my determination for what I had to do. I was worried if I even spent a little bit of time with Michael that I would fall right back into the same pattern.

"Could Brie and I have some time just us?" I questioned full of uncertainty. I didn't want to hurt their feelings but I had to do this. The guys just grumbled and walked away. Not before Brian kissed Brie sweetly. As they walked away I could feel Michael's gaze on me. At that moment I suddenly feel another intense headache. The necklace got hot and heavy for a second before returning to normal. When I turned around the guys were out of sight. Amy looked at me with concern but didn't say anything as Brie and I walked into her room.

I explained to Brie about my scholarship and my decision with Michael. I knew it would effect her too. I was praying she would be understanding. She was disappointed but said she understood and would try to help. I just really didn't want to lose my scholarship! We spent the rest of the day together talking. Turns out while I was gone Brie and Brian had gotten really close. She was now spending most nights with him in his room, or he stayed with her in ours. I cringed hoping she kept it to the bedroom. She blushed crimson and I knew I needed to disinfect the shared quarters in our dorm.

The whole time we were talking, Brie seemed to be holding something back. But whatever it was, she wasn't sharing so I dropped it. I noticed a bandage on her neck but she just said she burnt herself while straightening her hair, I felt like she was lying but didn't push it. When it started getting dark Brian returned, alone, for Brie. She told me she was going to stay with him and left. Amy said I could sleep on her couch but my bed was calling my name. I said goodnight and went to my own room. As I drifted to sleep I heard distant howling.

"Amiah, are you sure? What about when it's time for her to shift, assuming she does." I hear a male voice behind her mumbling. I can actually make out the man's face as he walks up behind the woman and squeezes her shoulders. He has dark brown hair the same shade as mine and the exact same blue eyes as I have, but brighter, his eyes seemed to almost glow. He is muscular and tan. Scruff covered his face and he also looked beaten up. He takes the necklace, wincing, and slips it over my head.

"You have to keep this on to keep you safe. With it on no one will be able to tell who you are. When the time is right and you're safe you can take it off forever. But not until you're safe Noel. Please listen baby. I love you so much!" The woman said quickly, you could feel the heartbreak in her voice.