KILLERS CAN LOVE TOO by Mary Claire Garcia (classic books for 12 year olds txt) 📖

you right now?!” the speaker shouted.
It was Cam and her head was still fuzzy.
‘I…don’t know. Some masked people attacked me yesterday, Cammie,” she murmured.
“Are you alright now? I’ll fetch you wherever you, Tanya,” said Cam with pure worry.
She smiled. Cam really was just a sadist but she knew he really cared for her.
“Don’t worry. I think I can go back by myself. And…by the way, those who attacked me were immune to our power”
Cam cursed and asked how she got away. She remembered it was Raphael who saved her and she didn’t even know how to explain it herself.
“I’ll tell you later. I don’t know all the details ‘coz they drugged me.”
“Fuck them. I’m the only one allowed to bully my Tanya. Get back here at once and be careful,” he said.
“I’ll tell you everything later. Bye, Cammie”
“Bye. I care for you, Tanya. Take care of yourself.”
“I know,” she whispered then hung up. But he didn’t say he loved her.
She took on her surroundings and she realized she was in Raphael’s bed. His room was neat and orderly. She got up and heard the sound of cooking. The smell almost made her mouth water. She found him cooking with his back to her. She secretly admired the view of his butt.
“I should have woken you up with a kiss, sleeping beauty”
She blushed and was thankful he could not see her face. He had the face of an angel but he was quite naughty.
“You’ve got some explaining to do, Raphael Warren,” said Tanya.
“I saved you. End of story, Tanya,” he replied.
“Bullshit. You had a gun and if I’m not mistaken I think you even called for backup. Tell me or I’ll turn your whole house into dust right now, Raphael,” she threatened.
Her stomach growled and he turned his face to look at her with an amused smile.
“Fierce girls need to eat too, Tanya. I was just teasing you. Eat first and I’ll tell you later,” said Raphael.


CHAPTER IV
“Mad Hatter wants you. Have you heard of him?”
She nodded. Every Reaper wanted to meet the Mad Hatter either to thank him or kill him. She was the latter.
“We think he needs you because you’re a level 999. We think he wants to build an army of Level 999 Reapers so he needs you. But since only you and your director are the still only living level 999 Reapers, he’s pursuing you,” explained Raphael.
“Who’s ‘we’?” asked Tanya.
He looked as though he was hesitating at first but her angry stare made up his mind.
“Have you heard of the group ‘The Abyss’, Tanya?”
“There were just rumours that I heard. I didn’t really believe on them. The Abyss is an officially high government organization that protects the Reapers and protects the innocent people from Reapers too. Am I right?”
Raphael nodded.
“We had a recent incredible discovery too that would surely benefit us all, Tanya”
She raised an eyebrow. He showed her some blue tablets.
“Instead of consuming the prisoners, we have invented a tablet that can substitute them. They work and I’ve given you some when you fainted,” said Raphael.
Tanya’s eyes widened. There can be hope for soulless people like them?
“When will you distribute them?” asked Tanya.
“Right now since I’m going with you to Ashraic,” he replied and surprised her.
“Why were they…immune to my virus?” she asked.
“I’ll explain to you as we go,” he replied.
They arrived at headquarters and Tanya panicked inside. How would the president of the Reapers’ Council react to Raphael? She dreaded to know. They entered the meeting room and waited. Minutes went by and silence enveloped the two. Raphael squeezed Tanya’s hand and smiled. She blushed and looked away. Then the door opened and Cam looked as though he wasn’t able to sleep. He saw Tanya and ran towards her.
“Tanya, I’m so glad you’re alright!” he exclaimed while he hugged her tightly.
He suddenly kissed her on the lips and she dared a glance to Raphael’s direction. He was watching them with a curious look! Cam broke away first and looked at Raphael. The two were both beautiful and frightening to behold. Both had the same confidence as the other.
“What the fuck are you doing here?” asked Cam as he slipped an arm around Tanya’s waist.
“I’m Raphael Warren, the president of the Abyss,” replied Raphael without fear at all.
He explained everything to Cam and finally it was finish.
“I give you permission to distribute the tablets. I’ll protect her myself so don’t get close to her anymore,” said Cam as Raphael got up to leave.
Raphael smiled and went to Tanya’s side.
“I think it’s her choice to decide who’ll protect her,” said Raphael.
Raphael suddenly kissed her to her surprise. He looked at Cam with a challenging look and urged Tanya to open her mouth so he can insert his tongue. Tanya made the mistake to moan and he was able to dance with Tanya’s tongue. Raphael broke the kiss by licking her lips and went away with a satisfied smile. Why the hell were people suddenly doing anything they want with her?! She ran off to her room for fear she would get kissed again. Damn them all. She closed the door behind her and stripped to shower. She was still blushing fiercely and her heart was still beating fast.


 
CHAPTER V
The next day everything drastically changed. People greeted her and smiled at her. They were so extra nice to her that she knew it was all Cam’s ploy once again. She opened her locker and was surprised to see an envelope inside. There was no name of the sender and she knew she was going to be late so she decided to read the letter in the library later instead.
Dear Locket,
I know you are startled to see your real name here but please don’t worry. I am still alive and I assure you that no one blames you for what has happened in Everstone. I am hiding my identity for now because it seems that I am naturally immune to the virus and the Mad Hatter wants me. Hopefully, I can catch him before he catches me. Be careful on whom to trust, Locket. He is on the move again and I’ll do everything in my power to keep you safe. If you wish to answer my letter just place it at shelf 309 in the library. I had always loved you and will continue to do so.
-Anthony
A blue rose was enclosed inside the letter. A blue rose that reminded her of the greenhouse at Everstone that only grew blue roses. She used to secretly steal blue roses there with Anthony when no one knew. She smiled at the memory. Tears were forming around her eyes. Anthony was her first love when she was still a young girl and was still untouched by the virus. But was the letter even real? There was a large chance that it was a fake but she didn’t care. She was still going to reply to it.
Are you really Anthony? When can we meet?
-Locket
She quickly placed the strip of paper in shelf 309. Then she heard footsteps. Was it perhaps Anthony? She did not know. Because of the virus her memories were a bit distorted so she wouldn’t recognize him by sight.
“Hey”
It was Raphael. A part of her wished he was Anthony. She heard someone else coming in. It was a girl with curly blond hair that was obviously a product of expensive salon treatments. She was attractive and her clothes screamed of wealth and style. She went to Raphael’s side. The girl obviously had her eyes on him. Well she wasn’t the only one.
“Raphael darling did you need something here in the library?” she asked in a sultry voice.
“Mitch, this is Ever. Ever this is Mitch,” said Raphael.
He didn’t notice the poisonous looks the sweet Mitch was shooting off to Tanya. Tanya felt uneasy. What was she to him? She shouldn’t care but she was troubled. And why did he make her last name sound like it was her first? Did he know that she only wanted people calling her by her last name? He really was strange and very intriguing.
“Hello. I and Raphael have known each other a long time now. Are you his new friend?” she asked with fake sweetness in her voice.
She knew that what Mitch really wanted to say to her was: “Back off, bitch. I’ve known him longer than you. Try to become more than his friend and I’ll kill you” Tanya smiled and went out of the library. Her good mood had evaporated. She heard Raphael following her. She didn’t stop walking. He pulled her to him and she was forced to look at his gorgeous eyes.
“I didn’t bring her along believe me. Mitch just followed me inside. She’s not special to me, Tanya” he said.
She looked at him coldly.
“You don’t need to explain anything to me, Raphael. We’re nothing special either. Now let me go so you can go back to Mitch before she follows you again,” said Tanya.
She didn’t know why but there were emotions inside her bubbling that she never felt before. How strange. Raphael looked surprised and a gentle smile appeared on his face. He hugged her.
“Tanya, you’re jealous. I’m sure you won’t believe me but you’re very special to me. I don’t want to lose you,” he whispered.
“Jealous? What’s that?”
“Hmm it’s when you feel possessive about something you think that is yours because someone else wants to take it”
“But…you’re not mine,” whispered Tanya without looking him in the eye.
She wanted to melt to a puddle if it was possible. She heard him chuckle.
“I’ve always been yours and will continue to be, “he said.
He kissed her with both hunger and gentleness that surprised her. She kissed him back and felt safe with him. He really was like an angel sent to her from Heaven. But an ugly thought cannot be forced out of her mind: Is he the one you truly want?


 
CHAPTER VI
“Sir Ashraic, he has arrived,” said Cam’s level 1 Reaper.
“Send him to the main office”
“As you wish, master”
Cam sighed. Of all the times the Level 997 would come was now. The bastard really had great timing. The Mad Hatter wanted to kidnap Tanya and he planned to protect her at all costs even if it meant more association with the Abyss president. His door opened and he put on his best poker face.
“Damien, take a seat”
The Reaper chuckled. He had silky light brown hair. He was tall with broad shoulders and his dimples appeared when he smiled. His glasses suited his captivating grey eyes perfectly. Damien looked like he materialized from every girl’s dirty dreams.
“State you reason for staying in this territory, Damien. You’re a high level so we must ensure your safety and all your needs here,” said Cam forcing politeness to run through his words.
An amused smile crossed Damien’s face.
“I like it here?”
“You lie. You’ve never liked it here. I want to know the truth. Your visit here is too sudden and you have not even stated when you would leave,” said Cam.
Damien sighed.
“Is Tanya here in this territory?”
Surprise flitted on Cam’s face. He nodded. Damien irritated him but he was as close to a friend if he ever had one. Was there new danger to Tanya?