Shadow-Land - Heather Parsons (bill gates book recommendations TXT) 📗

saying a word. A gentle tap on her shoulder indicated to her that Teri was done and she stood up without looking in the mirror. Afraid of the image she had see starring right back at her.

"Okay we are ready. Carmen call Dean and tell him to stay where they are, that there will be a car coming soon to pick them up." Teri was way to excited about this. Jumping up and down as she gathered up everything and put it all in the bags she'd brought in. Sierra was trying really hard to keep smiling but the movement She saw from the corner of her eyes changed that. Quickly raising her hands to cover her mouth so the scream she had felt rising in her throat wouldn't escape. Sierra turned her body slowly to be facing the spot where she had seen something.

Just when Sierra had thought she had seen something else move, there was a knock on the front door. Teri quickly moved to answer it, with her bags in hand. Carmen was on the phone still and Sierra stood perfectly still right where she was. She felt lightheaded and after awhile, she realized she was holding her breath. Releasing it as quietly as she could so anyone would be the wiser.

"I'm heading out to the car now, Sierra. Are you coming?" Carmen stood to the side of her and was looking at the spot where she was. Sierra nodded, not sure if her voice worked or not. But right now she couldn't chance it. When Sierra turned to see where Carmen was, she was gone. Leaving her alone in this room was horrifying. The moment she turned her back to the room and stepped a foot outside the door is when I felt a hand with claws on her back. This time she couldn't hold in the scream and took off running towards the front door.

Out of breath and gasping for air, Sierra run for the limo waiting outside. Teri and Carmen were already inside so she did a one over - looking at my dress - composed herself and climbed inside. Once inside the limo, she sat down and tried relaxing, only to fail miserably. Both of them saw the fear in her face and were by her side in seconds.

"What happened? Sierra what's wrong?" They both spoke at the same time. Closing her eyes, Sierra didn't want to see their faces. Something about having someone's hand touch her bare back was just enough to bring her over the edge once again. Sierra felt the tears falling down her face and the ragged breaths she was taking. Trying to find a way out of this hole she felt she had fallen into once again.

"I just spooked myself out, that's all." Sierra felt the car moving and sighed a sign of relief. Opening her eyes, she tried to laugh at what just happened. Her nightmares were coming back to life. That's the only excuse she could come up with. Looking out the window now because Sierra had no idea where they were headed and noticed for the first time that we were leaving town and where headed towards the city.

"Okay girls, I'll tell you where we're headed seeing that we're out of town now." Teri tapped Sierra on the shoulder to get her attention. Turning around, Sierra faced her again and waited just the same as Carmen. "A club called Sweet Dreams." Not only was a shocked at hearing this but it's a club that's one of the hardest to get into. You had to be on the list to enter and knowing Teri, they were on that list. Hearing this brought a smile to her face.

With the tears wiped away, now she couldn't wait to get there. With the excitement building inside her and knowing that Travis would be waiting for her, she couldn't help but sit on the edge of her seat and wait.

The lights of Medford City were coming into view now and the anticipation was getting harder to control. Sierra know the moment they stopped that, that excitement was just an act. But she played it off so good that no one would know it, except Travis. And with not having him in the car right now was a blessing among itself.

"Are you lady's ready?" Teri squealed, smiling as wide as she could. Sierra tried to mirror her but with everything's that's happened she doesn't think it came out right. "Sierra please try and have fun. If not for me than for Travis." Looking down, she nodded but held her place.

When the door was opened we could see the red carpet and the guys standing there waiting on us. Dean took a step forward and reached out for Carmen's hand. Taking it firmly in his, she watched Carmen climb out and wrap her arms around his waist. Next Joseph stepped forward and did the same thing with Teri. Her face was still as excited as before and even more now that she was in his arms. Travis stepped closer, reaching out to help her out. "Sierra, would you do me this honor?" His face beamed. How could she refuse him?

Without saying a word, she reached out her hand and slid it into his. Climbing out of the limo and into his arms. Feeling safe and secure since the last time she was with him. His suit made him look handsome but no matter what he wore, he looked handsome. She didn't want to look into his eyes just yet, afraid he'd see the fear she held. So, she would wait until we were inside to do that.

We stepped away from the car and joined the rest of the group. His arm was tightly around her waist and when they stopped, he bent down. "Your going to make tonight extremely hard for me." His breath on her skin, sent shivers down her back. But she didn't understand what he meant by that and taking the chance, she looked up at him. He was smiling but his eyes were glued to hers.

"I don't know what your talking about." She played along with him. Teasing him by releasing her hold and stepping away. Licking her lips in a seductive way only made matters worse for him. He stepped closer to her, leaning down and placing his lips on hers. Sierra couldn't keep the smile off her face for long and feeling his body against hers was not helping at all.

"Sierra, Travis lets go inside. You two are giving everyone else out here a good show but we are ready to go inside now." Dean laughed and then slapped Travis' shoulder. Releasing from their kiss, he turned and glared at Dean.

Soon after the starring contest the guys were doing, they all eventually walked inside the club. It was almost pitch black inside and it took awhile for her eyes to adjust to the darkness. The tables were arranged in different groups and to her surprise there was an assigned table just for our group.

She walked in front with Travis' hands on her hips, to the table. Feeling her way around a lot and hoping she wasn't making a fool out of herself. "I won't let anything happen to you." His voice was only a whisper but it was enough to make her turn around to face him. Looking up, she hoped at least she was looking at his face and smiled.

Sierra felt stupid but she had to reach up to find his head then with soft, gentle movements she found his lips. Leaning into him, she placed her lips on his. The warmth she felt radiating from this kiss left her wanting so much more. His hands with one under her chin and the other was moving up and down her back. The moment his hand touched the spot where she had felt someone else touch her, she started to shake. This tiny movement from her only brought on more from him and she was glad he didn't realize the reason for it. At least she hoped he didn't.

Whatever band was playing was live and the lights came on. Well not bright lights, just enough to show everyone the dance floor and that's about it. They stopped kissing when this happened and made their way to their seats. Travis pulled out her seat for her, "for you my love." Sitting down, he pushed it in again. She watched him move around and sit next to her. Putting his hand in hers as we watched everyone else dance.

"Sierra I've been meaning to ask you something." She looked at his face and saw something there she hadn't seen before. Something different and it scared her a little. She nodded for him to continue and bit her lip. "Will you dance with me?" Okay that's not what she expected him to say, not at all.

"Of course I will." He stood up still holding her hand and we walked out to the dance floor together. Dancing with him, with the music that was playing eased her nerves. She felt more relaxed with every move. And the next song that was sung was a slow song. Holding each other as close as they can, she put her head on his chest and listened to his heart beat. The sound of the music fading to it.

Sierra closed her eyes for a brief moment then opened them again. Stopping dead in her tracks when she spotted the two people she disliked the most. Why were they here? And most of all why was he looking at her? His starring was making every muscle in her body tensed up. Sierra tried to look away but she couldn't. Travis stopped dancing as well and turned to see what had stopped her. Looking in the same direction she was, he starred at the two of them and it sounded like he growled. His growling broke off her stare but what happened next scared her the most.

"Travis calm down, please. Travis!!" Sierra started screaming his name over and over again. But it was like talking to a wall, getting no response. His mouth was in a snarl with his teeth showing and she could have sworn it looked like he was planning on biting someone. The anger on his face as he turned to glare at her had her backing away slowly. She has seen this look on him before - the night they fought. A red tint seemed to cloud his eyes and the man she loved disappeared. This ragging animal, full of growls and teeth was all she saw. "Travis," Sierra sucked in some air and whispered his name. Taking her chances, she touched his shoulder. Bad move on her part. Very bad move.

His fingers wiped around catching her arm in mid