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-He told us to leave only when he tells us to.-the two men remain in the same position. One of them looks down at me, making me as uncomfortable as possible. I wonder if they are...vampires too. -I'm telling you, and I have the same power as my brother. So, get the fuck out of my way before I lose my shit.-he shouts and I slightly jump, startled by the sudden aggression. The two men think for a moment before finally stepping out of front of the door, leaving room for us to enter. -I have to leave you now, Julia.-the man says beside me and I start to panic. -Leaving me? No!-I shout, and he rushes to put his hand over my mouth. -Please, don't make any noise. You'll draw the others' attention and they don't know you're here yet.-he whispers and a shiver runs down my spine. The others? -Who are you talking about?-I try to control my breathing. -I will explain everything to you, Julia, as soon as I get the chance. But now you have to enter the room, please. I look into his eyes one last time before turning my attention back to the door in front of me. -I don't even know your name.-I mumble without looking at him. -Silas. Silas Abel Beck.-he answers and I memorize his name immediately. Silas Abel. Quite a biblical name. How ironic. His hand lands on the doorknob, pulling it. As soon as the red door opens, I see a completely dark room, lit only by a small lamp. The curtains were closed and there was an intense smell of perfume. A good smell, I have to admit. I take a step forward, encouraged by Silas' hand on my back, and enter the room. I feel frozen, as if I don't have the courage to look anywhere but straight ahead. The door behind me is suddenly closed making me let out a scream. I cover my mouth immediately as soon as I realize the noise I just made and close my eyes tightly, praying that no one heard me. -Julia.-a voice coming from my left side makes me open my eyes quickly, startled by the presence I didn't know I had with me. I gather the courage to look where the sound came from and my eyes cross with his. Sebastian. There he is, sitting in a chair at the far end of the room with a glass in his right hand and his legs crossed. -You look better. Calmer?-he asks and I turn my whole body toward him. Is he fucking serious? I'm so scared I could have a stroke! -If you're really a vampire, shouldn't you be able to hear my racing heart?-I turn to ask, and he lets out a smile. -That's a good point. You're right, Caddel. I can hear your heart beating just as I can hear your thoughts. My heart seems to stop. My thoughts?! -I'm kidding, I'm kidding! Don't worry, for some reason I can't hear yours.-he looks intrigued.-You're in the clear. He can't hear mine? But he can hear other people's? I don't know whether to worried or relieved. -You...you can do that?-I stutter in disbelief at the information I've just received. -With all people...except you.-he puts the glass he had in his hand down on a small table beside him and stands up, toward me. In a second he's already standing in front of me, almost glued to me. -I am also fast, as you can notice. Add that to my qualities.-he jokes and I take a step back. -Please don't hurt me.-I close my eyes startled by his body so close to mine. -Hurt you? Darling, I can't hurt you. I need you alive, that's your luck.-he says in a serious tone and I open my eyes again slowly.-And to be honest, I'm kinda intrigued to discover what's different about you, Julia Caddel. -I can't help you.-I ignore what he said last. -Can't you or won't you? -he asks and I remain silent. The truth is I can't because I don't know how to use the powers he says I have, but even if I did, I wouldn't help him. -I've noticed that you are shy. Or you're just extremely stupid for ignoring a vampire over two hundred years old. I remain silent and my eyes are still directed at my feet. I feel his cold hand on my neck slowly moving up to my chin. His right hand lifts my head up so that I am finally looking him in the eye. -Much better. I don't like being ignored, freckles.-he says as he watches my face. -I don't know what to answer you. I can't help you. I don't know how to use my powers.-I decide to answer and he runs his hand over my neck again, letting a shiver run down my spine. -We have someone to teach you. And it won't be me, don't worry. -Will it be Silas? -I ask, and he raises his eyebrow, confused. -Silas? Why the hell are you asking about Silas?-his mood suddenly changes and I widen my eyes. What did I say wrong? -Fucking Silas. He can't keep away once more.-Sebastian finally lets go of me. -Who will teach me?-I try to get the conversation back to the main point. -Luna will. Who's Luna? -She's the best witch I know. You will be in good hands.-he finishes, and I am confused. -Why don't you ask her for help then?-I ask the obvious. -Do I have to tell you again that I need a Caddel, freckles?-he notes.-You are the only Caddel alive, so only you can help me. Oh, great... -Lucky me.-I reply with irony.