Eternal Bloodthirst

I am Vadym Grigore, leader of the Vampir clans.
A long time ago I made an adversary out of my best friend, losing the only woman meant for me, along the way.
She chose his side and I hate her for it.
Now our real enemy has resurfaced, and we have to stick together if we want to survive.
That means I have to pretend not to care, though that is easier said than done. I will protect her with my life, if I must.
I can't ever be with her, but how can I stay away, when all I can think of is making her mine for good?

My name is Elyzaveta Petrova.
Vadym is my soulmate, but he does not want to be with me. He proved that when he left me for another woman. One who was not meant for him.
Now I am obliged to stay by his side, because of the protection he can give me.
I'm not sure I will survive this.
What I once believed to be true, now doesn't seem so clear. Maybe I chose wrong, but it's too late for regrets. Will we be able to pretend we don't feel anything for each other, or will we succumb to the blood, allowing the love that once united us, burn us, until there is nothing left?

NOTE: This story was originally published under the pen name S.J. Blackrose