chapter four

I go back to the waiting area. I am so thankful Jayne was there to save

me. What would have happened if she would not have been there to

rescue me. I know what would have happened. I would have been

raped on that nasty floor but the pig. I just have to stay with the group.

I wait for what seems like forever. Almost everyone has left the room

but me. I could take a nap while I wait. I move over to a couch and lay

down. I can close my eyes just for a second. "Tatina, honey wakeup,”

Jayne says as she nudges me softly.

"Hey, I have some great news for you. Come with me,” she says.

I open my eyes and gather myself. I was sleeping so sound. I don't think

I was even dreaming. I was just in a deep solid sleep.

"I am coming,” I say.

My brain feels all fuzzy. It must be from the shots wearing off. "Tatina

Honey, Mr. Craig Madallion has won your auction. He is sending a man

up to pick you up. He is very nice. He has a home in New Orleans. We

need to get you into something more comfortable. Follow me," she

says.

"What do you know about him?" I ask.

Jayne leads me to her private room, she hands me a bag. "Change and I

will get you something to take all of that off of your face,” she says.

Jayne leaves me to change. I strip off the garb I am wearing and look in

the bag she gave me. There is a pair of black leggings, a purple top, a

sports bra, cotton panties, socks, and shoes. Thank goodness for

something normal to put on.

Jayne comes back with a warm cloth and makeup remover. "Here this

should do the trick," she says,

"Thank you. My face was starting to itch from all this stuff on my face. I

have never been one to wear a lot of makeup. It just feels icky," I tell

her.

"Well you are far too beautiful to have all of that on your face,” she

says.

"Why are you being so kind to me?" I ask.

"Tatina you deserve some kindness in your life. You should not even be

here. What your parents have done to you is horrible. I have to confess.

When I found out you were in the auction I called Craig and

encouraged him to bid. He was my brother-in-law. My sister died last

year and he could really use a sweet face in his life,” she says.

"I don't understand,” I say.

"Listen Craig has a nice home and he has plenty of money. You will be

very well taken care of, but he is not a cakewalk. He loved my sister.

They were very happy. He can be bullheaded and trust me it was hell

getting him to bid on you. But I am convinced. I told him he needed

help and you needed someone to help you. He will help you get

educated. He will be a friend. But and there is a big but in all of this He

can be a real ass," she says.

"So how do I handle him?" I ask.

"Just be sweet and sassy. Be kind and considerate. Be you," Jayne says.

"Is he a vampire?" I ask.

"Yes and my sister was a Fairy just like you, We come from very similar

backgrounds you and I. We have the same Fairy clan blood. That is why

it is so important to me that you be okay," She says.

"Are you a hybrid?" I ask.

"No, but my sister was," Jayne says.

"Oh. I don't really understand how it skips some people,” I say.

"Me either. My sister was a hybrid and I am just a Fairy even though we

have the same parents. I only got the Fairy genes. I don't mind. I am not

sure I could handle being both. She did it well. Just like you will,” She

says.

I try to pull my tangled hair back. Forget it. I will handle it when I get

where I am going. I am sure he will allow me to shower and wash this

mop when I get there.

"They are here for you," Jayne says.

"Thank you, Jayne. I hope to see you soon. Just not here," I tell her.

Jayne hugs me and kisses me on the cheek. "You will I live very close to

Craig. When I am home I will be checking on you," Jayne says.

"Promise?" I ask.

"I am only a phone call away. Craig will get you a cell phone when you

get there. We can text each other. I want to know how you are doing,"

she says.

A man in a black suit comes into the room. He looks like the secret

service. "Jayne, I am here for the pickup,” he says.

"Tatina, Your ride is here,” she says. She kisses me again on the cheek

and smiles.