We're walking in the air, we're floating to the moonlit sky.
The people far below are sleeping as we fly.
Nightwish - Walking In The Air.
"No, Stan. I do not want to feed." I said in a calm voice, gazing at the tall cowboy. "But, Sheriff, you have to feed." his low voice echoed in my ear. "I told you before, my child. I require less blood anymore." I said louder this time, hoping I could make my point.
A high pitched scream caught my attention, though. Both my eyebrows gathered into a deep frown as I saw two of my loyal vampires bringing a girl to me. She was struggling and I could literally taste her fear in the air. Glaring over at Stan, I demanded: "And what that may be?"
I could see Stan's lips move into a small smirk as he shrugged. "Your meal, Sheriff." A deep sigh passed my lips as all I could do was to shake my head in exasperation. It was true, though, that I haven't fed in too long, My gaze moved to the girl again. The two vampires that held her pushed her at my feet with disgust and I, myself, felt disgusted by them. That was no way to treat a human. I nodded for them to go followed by Stan.
The girl had beautiful long raven hair that was cascading over her petit shoulders. I could not see her eyes. Her head was down and she kept her eyes closed and I could tell she was muttering a prayer. She had a nice long white dress on which fell perfectly around her legs as she did no gesture to move.
I stood up from my chair and just walked to her and kneeled next to her small body. My hand moved towards her as my icy fingers lifted her chin and tucked a stray of her hair behind her ear. She lightly started trembling as she felt my touch, biting her bottom lip harshly. It wounded me to see a human that terrified by what we were.
"You can open your eyes, my child. I will bring no harm to you." I said with a soft voice to her. She seemed to relax at my words but still didn't close her eyes. Letting out a light sigh, I muttered: "I promise you. I will not allow anyone to harm you."
I could see there was nothing I could say to make her less scared so I decided on stepping back and give her some space, but still kneeled. After a few seconds, she opened her eyes and she was staring at me with her big blue gems. It was like she could see right in my soul. "Aren't you going to kill me?" she whispered with a barely audible voice for human ears.
"No, child. I won't." I said to her, in the most calming voice I could find. "I just told you there will come no harm to you." Her eyes widened even more at my words and I knew she had an inner batter either to believe me or not. "I-I don't want to die." she sobbed. "And you will not." I assured her.
She looked terrified and I only felt bad for the vampires' in my suborder's behaviour. "I want to apologize for my workers' way of treating you." She just looked into my eyes at my words and she seemed surprised. She probably thought she'd die tonight.
"What is your name, child?" I demanded. She seemed intrigued by myself. "Amelia. But everyone calls me Amy." she said, a lot more confident this time. "And yours?"
I could sense the curiosity in her melodious voice. "Godric. And how old are you, Amelia?" Her deep irises met mine again. "16"
A deep sigh left my lips and I stood up, showing her it's okay to do so herself. "I will have to talk to Stan about all these. I apologize again for his behaviour." After she stoop up, both her shoulders left up in a nonchalant shrug. "It's okay."
I watched her every move and after a few seconds said: "You are free to go." Her next movement surprised me. She came to me and her rosy warm lips touched my cheek as she whispered: "Thank you." I just nodded then called for Stan to escort her outside.
What an intriguing human being.
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Love, Irina.