Chapter 45

Present Day
Rhea Pov
Morgan wakes up screaming. I jump out of the bed and run to her. Tyler is trying to console her as she screams and cries.
"Is she okay? What the hell is going on with her?" I ask Tyler. He holds her close to him as she screams out as if she is in pain.
"It happens occasionally. She dreams of them and what they did to her and others. That is why she found the hunters. She wants to kill them all and destroy everything they are doing to women who get involved with those demonic bastards," Tyler says.
"I want to help her and the others. I want to stop them too, but Tyler, I have no idea how even to start or if I could help with them," I say.
"Of course you can help. You know the ins and outs of the place better than anyone. Well, other than Number One. If we could get to Number One, we could take them out for sure," Tyler says.
"Roxy is with Damien. I mean, how in the hell would we get her away from him?" I ask.
"Let me figure that out; you just be ready to help," Morgan says, still crying on Tyler.
"Will I have to go back to him?" I ask.
"No, we will figure out something," Tyler says.
Morgan and Tyler sit on the couch in each other's arms. He consoles her. Tyler has done this for me many times. He is a good listener and a great friend. I would have never gotten away from them if he had not helped me. I am not even sure what happened.
I want to help Roxy. I do not understand everything that has happened. I have so many memory lapses from the past few months. I cannot believe everything that has occurred. It seems unbelievable.
I go into the bathroom and run hot water in the tub. I am exhausted and reeling from everything that has happened. I want to slide into the tub and forget everything for a while.
I take off my clothes. The amount of healed bite marks on my body is unbelievable. I look over my body and the wounds. I have been a fucking blood bag for that piece of shit. I want to ripe his fangs out and watch his suffer and die slowly for what he has done to me.
I slide into the tub and get comfortable. I want to close my eyes and sleep, but I am afraid I will dream of him or, worse, wake up and still be there. I am not even safe here, and I know it. Those hunters cannot protect me. No one can save me from Damien and Soul.
I cannot fight the exhaustion. My eyes close, and I drift into slumber, only to be shocked awake by a knock on the bathroom door. "Rhea, can I come in there with you," Tyler says. "Yes," I say softly; it's not like he hasn't seen me naked before today.
Tyler comes in and sits on the side of the tub. He looks so worried and worn from everything. "The hunters are coming here to talk to you. They are on their way. They are a little rugged and straight to the point, so do not let it get to you. That is just the way they are; it has nothing to do with you," Tyler says.
"I have dealt with some crazy people over the last few months," I say.
"Months? What do you mean, months? Rhea, do you have any idea how long you have been gone?" Tyler says.
"No, I do not, and I have a feeling that is a conversation for another day. I am not ready to know," I say.
Tyler looks at my neck, and his eyes scan my body. "How many times did he bite you?" Tyler asks.
"I have no idea. I have healed wounds everywhere," I say.
"I wish I could say this will be over soon, but I have no idea when and if it will ever be over. I only know that I will do everything to keep you and Morgan safe," Tyler says.
"Is there something between you and Morgan?" I ask him.
"No, are you serious? You know I prefer the men. One of those hunters, though, girl, did you see the one with the long curly blonde hair. If we only were not trying to save the world, I would be on him," Tyler says.
"I knew it," I say.
It feels good to have a moment that is not related to Damien and Soul, but we are crashed back to reality quickly when Morgan knocks on the bathroom door. "Damn, can a girl not take a bath around here," I say.
"I will keep our guests' company while you get out of the tub," Tyler says.
Tyler leaves the bathroom to go talk to the hunters. I hear him tell them I will be out soon. They grumble, but Tyler talks them down. Shit, give me a moment. I am reeling from the crazy shit that has happened to me. I have been a blood bag and a sex slave, and I need a moment.
I get out of the tub and dry my body. My body is sore in places. I have no idea how to heal a bite wound or the care it needs to heal properly. I only want to be normal again. I do not see that happening anytime soon.
I slip into my robe. I will have to walk past the hunters like this, but I do not give a damn. I walk out of the bathroom, and they are all looking at me.
"Sorry, I was not expecting company. I have to get dressed," I say to them as I walk past them to my bedroom.
I go into my bedroom to get something to wear. I grab some leggings and a shirt from the drawer. I have no idea what I will need to wear to fight vampires. This seems appropriate enough for now.
I walk into the living room barefoot and dressed comfortably. I look at the blonde hunter. Oh yes, Tyler, he is definitely the one for you.
The dark-haired hunter comes over to me. "So, Rhea, I understand you might can help us," He says straight to the point. "I do not know how, but I am willing to help you all in any way I can," I say to him.
"I am sorry, I did not introduce myself. I am Charlie," he says, extending his hand.
"Hello, Charlie. You already know my name. Who are the other two?" I ask.
"That is Jacob and Jules," Charlie says, pointing at the other two hunters.
"So, you three think you can take down Damien and Soul?" I ask.
"Yes, we are going to take them out and stop this from happening, but we cannot do it without you. You know the house and their routines," Charlie says.
"I guess I do, if I can remember everything," I say.
"We can help you with that, but I have to warn you, it will be challenging for you. Remembering everything will be painful and mentally challenging," Charlie says to me.
"She can do it. She is stronger than me, Charlie. She can help more than she is aware. Damien gave her so much information and trusted her. Plus, we all know that Soul is in love with her," Morgan says.
"Okay then, if you are willing to drink the potion to help you remember, then we are willing to help you through it, but Rhea, I have to tell you it is difficult, and we are running out of time," Charlie says.
"Out of time, what do you mean?" I ask.
Charlie moves closer to me. He is a huge muscular hunter with visible markings on his arms and face. "Rhea, if they do not come to claim you, the big man will come for you," Charlie says.
"He has come for me, but Charlie saved me," Morgan says softly.
"The big man, who is the big man?" I ask.
"The devil, who do you think you were working for, Damien? Hell no. You have been collecting souls for the devil's harem, Rhea. You have been writing contracts for the devil," Charlie says.
"WHAT!" I scream.
Charlie puts his strong hands on my upper arms. "Calm down. The witch works for him, so do Damien and Soul. They are gatekeepers," Charlie says.
"This is too fucking much for me," I yell.
"I understand that it is a lot. To be honest, there is a lot more, but we will not go into all of that today. We will get your mind right and help you remember today. Tomorrow we will go after Roxy and the witch, then we will take out Damien and Soul," Charlie says, trying to calm me down.
"What if none of this works? What if I do not remember?" I ask Charlie.
"Then we are fucked!" Charlie says.
"Okay, I will do it, but only if you stay with me the entire time," I say to Charlie. I trust him. Why in the fuck I trust him, I do not know, but I know I can trust him.
"Get the potion," Charlie says to Jules.
Jules brings me the potion. "Drink it," Charlie says.
I drink the potion and wait.