Chapter 1
I'd been out for four days, and the only reason I know that is because Melanie told me. I was somewhere in between the fine line of conscious and unconscious, when I heard her thoughts and voice slowly became understandable. 'Lex? Lex, can you hear me?' "I've got her, but she's barely there. Hang on." 'Alexis, answer me. Are you okay?'
'I can hear you. I think I'm okay.' I weakly thought and started remembering what had happened. I brought a dead vampire, named Jason, back to life. It took a lot out me, and Damian was absolutely pissed. I didn't know how much trouble Eva was in for helping me, but I did my best to take the blame. I remembered the last few things before I passed out, and wonder 'How long have been out?'
'Four days. I couldn't keep it from Vincent. I'm sorry. When I couldn't connect with you, he freaked out and was going to come after you. I'm sorry.'
As I slowly became aware of her surroundings, I saw Vincent, Myron, Garret and Charlotte anxiously awaiting for Mel to tell them what was happening. 'You'd better tell them I'm fine. I've just been out cold for four days.'
'I tried, but here goes.' She took a deep breath and said "She says she's fine."
"Is she really fine, or are you just saying what she's telling you to?" Vincent asked in an irritated tone.
"As far I can tell, she's okay, Vincent." She said just as irritated.
'He's been riding your ass since I passed out, hasn't he?'
'That's an understatement. ... He hasn't left my side since day two. I couldn't even go to the bathroom without him being outside the damn door.'
There was an edge to her thoughts, and I asked 'What did you tell them, exactly?'
'I left out the details, but I had to tell them something. I might have slipped a little on why you did it, too.'
It sounded like she was staling, so I asked, again 'What did you tell them, Mel?'
"Is she okay or not?" Vincent demanded.
"Easy, Vincent. Alexis is probably talking to her. Give her a few minutes. She's been out for four days." Myron calmly soothed, and Vincent sank back into his chair in an angry huff.
'I told them everything.'
'Everything isn't an answer. I need to know what you told him.'
'I told them you brought back Jason, and Eva helped you. Damian was completely pissed, and you took the blame. Surprisingly, Damian believed you, and Eva's off the hook by the way. Damian hasn't left your side, except once for less than an hour. Vincent hates it but appreciates him being there. I left out as much of the details as I could. I told them about the same way I just told you.'
She thought in such a rush that I almost missed the part about Vincent. 'Could you repeat that part, about Vincent?'
'He hates the fact that it's Damian sitting there with you, but he's glad someone is. Oh, and Damian's been talking to you. It'd kind of sweet, if it wasn't for the fact that it was him.'
'Tell me you didn't tell Vincent that.'
'Oh, God, No. I don't have a death wish. Give me some credit.'
'Just checking. Tell him that I miss and love him very much, and I'm fine. Did you tell them why I did it?'
'Not, exactly. I didn't get the chance to. He won't listen to anything I say.'
