Bloodlust

20

I carefully make my way onto the property, hiding in the shadows. Once I arrive to the right spot I jump, silently perching on the window sill. I knock softly, not wanting to startle her too much. It takes a few minutes but I can hear her almost silent footsteps padding over to the window. The curtains are pulled back and the look on her face is priceless.

I smile softly as she stares back at me in shock and just allow myself to take in her features, realizing how much I actually missed the blonde. She seems to have finally shaken herself back to reality, soon the window is open and she's carefully pulling me in. Her arms wrap around me tightly and I chuckle quietly as I do the same.

"Sorry I smell like shit" I mumble, "I don't care" she scoffs while her grip never loosens on me. We sway for a moment, allowing ourselves to take it second by second after spending so much time apart. Eventually she pulls away, taking my hand and hurrying over to the bed with me close behind. She asks me what happened and I don't hesitate to reveal every detail, feeling like I can finally get everything off my chest.

"Well... what now?" I ask showing no fear and he just chuckles, "now the real fun begins" he smirks. He picks me up by the front of my shirt and basically drags me back into the house. I'm certainly confused, having assumed he'd take me directly to the slaughter once he got the chance. He throws me into the corner and I wince, knowing if I make it out of this it clearly won't be unharmed.

"They all want you dead" he seethes, pacing in front of me and I furrow my eyebrows. "Maybe tell me something I don't know. Like why we're still here if they 'all want me dead' for instance" I quip. It's not typically in anyone's best interest to piss off a newborn but what do I have to lose? He'll probably kill me anyway and I'm honestly intrigued as to his seemingly personal vendetta against me.

The way he has me cornered is almost too intimate for just a hostage. There's another reason he wants me alone before going to the others. "You're a hard bitch to track down. They'll probably crown me as the new leader after this" he grins to himself, "great. Don't care. What do you want from me?" I counter and within the blink of an eye he's crouched down in front of me.

"Watch your mouth. Do you know how easily I could snap your neck and not break a sweat?" He threatens, his hand tightening its grip on my jaw and I chuckle humorlessly. "Do it then. I dare you" I smirk and I can tell he's agitated that he can't scare me. Truth be told, I'm scared shitless but he doesn't need to know that.

"You killed the love of my life. You'll pay for that and I'll make sure of it. What they're gonna do to you... it's child's play compared to me" he takes a step back and begins pacing again as he thinks. I smile to myself knowing I've got him right where I want him. All I needed him to do was confess his motive and I'd be able to find a way out of this.

I start laughing to myself, progressively getting louder. "What's so fucking funny?" He grumbles, "oh nothing. Just the fact that you think Victoria actually loved you" I giggle just to piss him off more. He soon has me pinned up against the wall, my feet dangling as his hand tightens around my throat and I just smile through the pain.

"You don't know what you're talking about" I raise my eyebrows challengingly as I struggle to look down at him, straining my neck to make eye contact. "Oh yeah? I assume she didn't tell you about Jasper either then? Or Rose, or James..." I trail and his nails begin to dig into my skin almost making my facade falter but I just manage to catch myself beforehand.

"I loved her once too, you know? Until I realized that she had one goal and one goal only. She wanted to rule everything and to her—love was weakness. She never cared for you" I scoff and his eyes glow as a grimace forms on his face. "Shut up" his voice falters and I know I'm getting to him so I stay quiet for a bit.

"Oh? Nothing else to say?" He smirks and I allow the grin desperate to form, grow on my face. "Oh I have plenty to say, you just might not like it. I think you hate to admit it but... you and I are alike" I say and it's his turn to scoff. "You and I are nothing alike" he states and I just hum, silently letting him know I'm unconvinced.

"I know exactly what you're thinking. That sad fear creeping inside you..." I whisper and he almost looks like he wants to lean in but refrains. "That she never loved me, which means she never loved you—or anyone—or anything" I continue and he shakes his head vigorously. "It's ok, Daniel... she can't hurt you anymore" I truly mean those words, knowing the pain that's left even when she's long gone...

I take a deep breath as I finish, sighing as I release it all. "So yeah. We had a talk and he decided to let me go... apologized for everything. I still stayed there for a little over a week just to be safe and sure he wouldn't send anyone else; newborns tend to be trigger happy they just can't help it. And just because he understood doesn't mean the others would" I explain and she nods understandingly.

"I, of course, stopped back in at my family's so they could actually see me but then I came straight here. I couldn't wait to see you" I whisper with a big smile and she reciprocates it. Then all of a sudden she smacks my arm and frown as I rub it. It didn't hurt but I was surprised by her strength. "Don't you ever lie to me again" she scolds, her finger poking my chest.

"Yes ma'am" I put my hands up in mock surrender and she's sighs before a giggle escapes her throat. "I'm glad you're safe" she whispers and I place a peck on her lips to say I agree. "Now... if you'll excuse me. I need to take a shower because—although you don't mind—I feel like I've bathed in sweat and dirt" I chuckle.

"Fine. But you come back quick" she warns, "oh I can do quick" I smirk and she blushes lightly as she moves up the bed to lay down. I shower faster than I ever have in my life. I typically take my time, as it calms me, but there's nothing more calming that having my arms around that woman in there. As I return to the bed, I wrap my arms around her and she lays her head on my chest.

I listen to her soft breaths recognizing that, along with her heartbeat, it's my favorite sound. She mutters an 'I love you' that I return, placing a kiss on her head. She soon drifts off and her muscles relax against me, her body becoming just a little heavier and I melt at the feeling. I'm finally back where I belong and it feels so good.