PREFACE

I can't remember much of my life as a mortal. Some just... don't. I can remember that both of my parents were alive when I was changed, and I think my brother was too. However, I have a faint memory of newspapers speaking of a body missing.

I think it was him.

We were bonded, my brother and I. At least, I think we were. I can't remember his face, or his voice... even his age. But I knew we were close, or else I would probably forget him altogether.

For eighteen years, I roamed all by myself, moving around... strange murders appeared wherever I went. I couldn't help it. You have to live.

I could tell that even for a vampire, I was unusual. All it took was one strand of scent, voice, sight... and the poor mortal was mine.

In my eighteenth year of my 'new life' if you will, I met Zane. He was smart, powerful, and fed the same way I did. He was not as ruthless though, thought about the mortals we killed. Yes, he was sorry for what we did, and so was I, but we didn't know of any other choice...

My name is Ruby Masen.

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So... hope you like this!!!! Next chapter will be in Bella's POV.