My Vampire Mate

Chapter 6

We walk into the grand lobby of the De Lawn. One of New York's must luxurious hotels. If I didn't feel out of place before well I damn sure do now. His arms still on my waist draw me closer to him as we are ushered into the grand ball room. I blush as everyone is starring at us. I stop. "Look I'm not meant to be here... everyone knows it. Can't you see them starring at us." I protested. "Your right they are starring at us but not because you don't belong. It's because true beauty is very rare; so when you get to stand before it you can't help but to stare.... Now calm down. No matter what I have you and I always take very good care of my possessions."he said. I should be upset by his comment but I wasn't I was actually somehow relaxed and very flattered.

The butler walks us to the center table where everyone is in full conversation. They look as if they are trying to act natural when really all they want to do is look at me and laugh. When we get to our seats one of the couples stand up immediately. I'm thinking they are going to walk away in disgust for bringing a low class person to there party but they don't.

The woman is all giddy and the gentleman has big smile across his face. "Mom... Dad... I would like you to meet my date Miss Onyx Young. Onyx I'd like to introduce you to my parents. This is my mother Eliza De Lawncrey and my father August De Lawncrey." Kraven said with such pride. Oh no, I was hoping that I wouldn't run into his parents kill me here as I stand. "It's a pleasure to meet you both." I spoke softly. "No..no.. my dear the pleasure is all ours." she said as she pulled me in for a hug. His father did the same wrapping me into his long arms thanking me for attending tonight's event. They looked genuinely happy to see me and it made me smile. They introduce me around to those at the table as Kraven's special guest. I pretty much knew everybody there. Well I didn't really know them but I've seen them before at the restaurant with Kraven. They all seemed pleased to see me this time; all but Amanda and her little groupie. If looks could kill I'd burn like a witch in Salam.

There was an older couple that was sitting next to Kraven's parents they looked about the same age as his parents. The woman was beautiful as in breathtaking and the gentleman was handsome. They kept staring at me in a very awkward way. It was making me uncomfortable. The woman looked like she wanted to cry and the man kept looking at me as if he wanted to say something but kept comforting the woman.

When Kraven's mother introduced me to them she just said that they were her long time friends the Winterbornes. I went to shake their hand and when Mrs. Winterborne grasped my hand the strangest thing had happened. It was like this strong current of electricity that passed through me. I gasp as my eyes roll back. I could see a younger version of her holding a baby smiling as a younger version of him hug them both with the baby playing with her hair. The whole experience left me a little dizzy and I almost fell. Kraven's arms were there to study me in an instant. Everyone looked a little worried and I just blew it off as if it was nothing by saying " I'm sorry, It must be all the excitement." and I apologize for making a scene. However everyone looked at each other as if hiding something. His mother was very kind and told me not to worry that she felt the same way at these events sometimes they become overwhelming; and that we should just sit an eat and have a great conversation.

During the dinner everyone kept asking me questions as if they were very curious of who this woman was that Kraven brought with him. They were simple questions so I give vague answers. "How old are you?" his father asked. "21" I replied. "What do you do?"asked one of the guys that was with him at the restaurant. "I'm a student. I'm studying English and American literature. I also work as a waitress." was my response. Mr. Winterborne smiled widely and said "So you like stories." "I guess you can say that. For me it's not just a story it's a beautiful work of art. The way someone can almost paint a portrait or for that matter a whole world in front of your eyes just by using a words or passages is so intriguing to me." I explain with passion in my voice. "You more than like stories I see that you're a lover of books then.. with a passion like that." he retorted. I laughed kindly "That is more to the truth yes. I'm a lover of books. I'm a lover of the world that they can create for you to escape yourself into. You can become anyone." I continued. "Where did you grow up?" Mrs. Winterborne asked. "I grew up in St. Mary's on 34th Street." I replied. "You grow up in a church?" Amanda asked in a annoyed tone. "No, St Mary's is a orphanage. It used to be a nunnery but its just been an orphanage for the past 30 years." I replied in a sweet tone to not let her get me worked up. "What did your parents kill themselves because they got cursed with you." she asked. "Amanda have you lost your mind." Mrs. De Lawncrey asked angrily. At that moment I could have sworn I hear a low dangerous growl coming from Kraven but I didn't turn to look. I just seen that she look as if she was trying to shrink into the chair. "Maybe, I mean who wouldn't being stuck with me is horrid. Now if you will excuse me I have to use the ladies room." I say standing to leave.

Looking in the mirror I see the real me. The one that is all dolled up in a fancy dress and make up with her hair in a beautiful up do trying to be someone she is not. "This is not you Onyx. You should not be here. Just go out the back and no one will know." I told myself as I undo my hair down to fall down my back. Leaving the bathroom I found that it was just easier to head right out the front being that the bathrooms were near the entrance. The air is refreshing on my skin. "Onyx!" I hear a female voice yell as I walk down the stairs of the hotel entrance to the sidewalk. I keep walking pretending not to of heard. "Onyx please come back." I hear the female shout. I keep walking making the bus just in time. I sit in my sit and I can see Kraven running in the middle of the road after the bus yelling my name with anger on his face.

What now? No doubt Kraven will be at my apartment waiting. SHAWN!

ME: hey do me a fav.

SHAWN: what up baby?

ME: can u run in my place now and get me a change of clean cloths and my books please!!!!

SHAWN: ??????

ME: bad date with the angel and don't want to face him. ran out in middle. prob be waiting when i get there.

SHAWN: Babygirl :( I got u.

**Fifteen minutes later**

SHAWN: got everything u need baby & talked to trev about everything and we are thinking slumber party at his house for a few days. I even got more of ur things. No worries boo thing.

ME: thanks that sounds great, I'm just going to stay at work. There is my old room that is always open for me. No one can find me. Plus it has free internet so I can email all my professors and have the send me there lessons so I can take a few days off.

SHAWN: that bad ??

ME: u have no idea... tell u when u come. Like in tears :*(

SHAWN: k on the way 2 save the day ttyl. Plus we need to get you an updated phone so u can emoji me that face is pathetic boo.