Roo's POV
It's 6:05 now and the ritual hasn't even started. I see Edith and Adam walk in, her hair is a bit messy -which I will not ask why until later, but it doesn't take a genius to figure that out- and he looks a bit uncomfortable with everyone's eyes averting to him for a moment. Everyone goes back to what they're doing and I take that as an opportunity to walk up to them.

"Hey Edith can I borrow your car? I left my clock at the repair shop and I need to be there in 25 minutes to pick it up. That is, if the guy there stops being a douche bag." She looks surprised at my sudden question but nods and fishes the keys out of her purse.

"You better fill the tank on your way back." She hands me the keys to her tan and off-white jeep.

"Will do!" I say as I walk towards the front door. Getting in the car I turn on the radio, not realizing that the volume was turned all the way on high making the whole car shake. The radio is playing the chorus to Hello by Adele. Ears ringing, and turning the volume down to zero I drive off hoping to avoid angry neighbors.

I arrived at Sherwood Watch Repair Shop give minutes early. The sign in the door said open so I walked in. Only to find that no one was at the counter again. Seriously? I hope they don't treat all their customers this way. I ring the bell at the counter and Mason immediately pops into the room. He had a confused look in his eyes.

"Hi, I'm here for my alarm clock." I say in a calm, polite tone. His expression shows that he remembers.

"There's still a few tweaks here and there I need to fix, why don't you follow me back here and wait instead of staying out here all alone."

"Okay, I guess." I follow him in the back room and sit down at a rectangular brown table while he grabs a couple tools and gets to work.

"So Toledo...what's it like down there?" He asks without tearing his gaze from his work.

"Well, pretty much like it is here but a bit more...interesting. At least from where I live."

"How so?"

"Well my family has very strict beliefs in a religion that I think is wrong."Still not looking at me he pauses his work and seems to be listening. Without thinking I just let things spill out of my mouth. "I'm not strong like the others because I don't follow their ways. They don't know though, but if I ever get caught the consequences could be fatal to myself and everyone I love. I..." Realizing what I just said I snap back into focus. I need some sort of journal of I'm this desperate to talk to someone. "You know, I exaggerate things when I talk. I shouldn't be telling you this, I mean you don't know me a-and I don't know you. I'm sorry." He looks me in the eyes and we are silent for a moment. I start feeling awkward so I look away and around the room.

Finding more shelves, a T.V, a computer, another table, a mini fridge and suddenly my heart stops as my eyes land on a symbol back on the other table. A circle with star inside it. The Wiccan symbol. Oh shit. I am immediately aware of Mason starring at me. He must've seen the panic in my eyes because as soon as I stand up from the table he stands with me.

"Im not done with the clock yet." He gestures towards it on the table.

"I just remembered that I have somewhere to be a-and I'm already late. So I have to go." I start backing away, almost stumbling as I do. His face shows that he doesn't buy it. One shot left to fire. The truth.

"I haven't actually fed in years. Once I realized the horror that is our life style I would sneak behind their backs and vomit up any blood I've consumed."

"I'm sorry." I furrow my eye brows as he steps away. He is letting me go? I step out of the doorway only to be grabbed by the arm by a man at least in his mid to late forties with eyes that match Masons.

"Going somewhere dear?" With no hesitation he yanks me back in the room with such force that sends me to the ground. I let out a yelp. "Hmph. You're definitely a weakling. Feels as if I'm pulling a mere human. Deceiving yet obvious." Grabbing me by the ankle he drags me straight to another door.

"No!" I grasp the doorway for dear life only to get yanked harder, sending pain shooting up my leg. I scream as he pulls me in the room.

"Mason! Get your ass in here and hold her down." Mason walks in and holds down my wrists as the older man locks my legs in place by sitting on them...which hurt like hell might I add.

"W-why are you doing this? Let me go please, please! I'll do anything! Just let me go!" I'm crying by now, struggling against their grip. The older man reaches for a bag and pulls out a syringe. With the needle coming closer I tremble in fear as to what these men -let me rephrase that, these witches- might do to me. I look up into the eyes of Mason pleadingly though I don't know why I thought he would help me. We lock eyes, and his hold an apologetic look to them. The old man sticks the sharp needle in my neck, and looking back at him he has such a disgusted expression plastered on his face.

"Would you shut the hell up?" My struggling grows weaker as my eyes slowly drop. The world around me seems to spin until I finally fade into a terrifying, dreamless sleep.

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Things are about to go down here! Yes this is short but this is one of the scenes I was looking forward to. It's not as impressive as I wanted it to be and Mason didn't say much but I really hope you like it!

I have a schedule now! Check my book Author, Author for details. Which is one of the reasons this is so short is because I had a deadline lol. I had SO many visions for this scene and I could never find the one that fit perfectly, and I feel like this one is a bit off too. Idk...What do you guys think? Please! I'd love to hear you guy's input on this story so far.

QOTC - What do you think will happen to Roo? And Mason is STILL acting a bit off. What's his deal? I know that only i know! But I want to hear what you guys come up with!!!

Dedication(s)- To wolfloverseven for always being here and encouraging me along the way.

Just a heads up...this is only chapter 8 but there is a lot that's going to happen so dont expect a very short book :D Also... Welcome all newcomers!!!
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MuGeLbUbB!¡!¡ (PS I technically made the deadline right? I mean it's 11:59PM so it's pretty much all Monday by the time this is published XD)