Seeing Red (The Dark Love Series) Read Free

Andrew stares at me with a sad face. Remorse flashes through his eyes. "He can't hurt you, Nina. I made sure of that."
                  "It's not just that. I had a part in ending his life and it's tearing me up inside," I whisper.
                  "I'm the one that ended his life. You didn't do anything at all. He was trying to kill you," Andrew disagrees.
                  "I'm the last person he saw before he turned into ashes. He stared right into my eyes and I felt his pain, his sadness," I breathe.
                  "Gavin sired your sister, love, it had to be done!" Andrew states with calm assurance. "Please, just don't blame yourself."
                  "The picture of his face when he died won't leave my memory, Andrew. I hate him for what he did to my sister, but why do I feel so sorry for him, so awful inside?" I cry.
                  "Come here, love." Andrew grabs me and gently pulls me to him. He wraps his strong, snug arms around me and I rest my head on his chest. I feel my warm tears fall down my face. Just when I thought I was taking one step forward in life, instead, I take five steps back.
                  Andrew picks me up and I wrap my legs around his waist and lay my head on his shoulder. "Let's go on a trip," Andrew randomly states.
                  "A trip?" I ask.
                  "A weekend getaway. Let's just spend the whole time together in a stress-free place, cuddle, and just forget the world for a couple of days."
                  "Can we?" I ask. I sure would love to get away from this town for a while. Even if it's just for a couple of days. I would take a few hours away from here if that's all that was up for grabs.
                  "Of course, my love. We'll call it our weekend utopia."
                 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Chapter 3
    Weekend Utopia
     
     
     
    Dear Diary,
                  At first, I was beyond scared to tell Andrew about my nightmares. I thought it was embarassing and petty of me to make a big deal about it, but it was more like the other way around. When I told Andrew, it looked like he took it as a big red flag, danger. Honesty is the most important concept in a relationship. I have to learn to be more honest, even if I look completely vulnerable. It's just Andrew. He should be the one I trust to see me with my guard down.
                  Now, we're on our way to a secret location to spend our weekend in Utopia to try to relieve some stress.
    Love, Nina
     
    * * * *
    Andrew refuses to tell me where he's taking me. All I know is Andrew wants to have a weekend away with me. He thought of this grand idea because I've been having extremely horrible and vivid nightmares about Gavin.
                  "Can I at least have one hint?" I whine to Andrew for information. I hate surprises. I always have. I'm going to find out sooner or later, so why not surprise me with telling me sooner rather than later.
                  "Why can't you just let it be a surprise?" Andrew whines back.
                  "You know I hate surprises," I inform him.
                  "One hint," Andrew smiles. My eyes go wide and I start to get antsy. "We're going to a place my mother used to talk about all the time. She called it her utopia."
                  "Where?" I ask.
                  "Nina, I gave you your one hint. Now, be patient," Andrew demands with a smile.
                  "That's impossible," I announce as I stare out the car window and watch the trees fly past me at a fast speed.
     
    * * * *
    Andrew turns down a dirt road and flashes me a smile. "We're almost there," he announces. I look around at my surroundings. All I see is trees and more trees. Where is he taking me? Is this his mom's place of