Disclaimer: Mature Content. All characters besides Lacey and concepts belong to Stepheine Meyer.

RECAP:

Before she could run a large man lunged out at her. It was Emmett Hale, a vampire from Edward's coven. Jacob came sprinting through the woods lurching himself at Emmett. He dropped Lacey and ripped Jacob off of him.

Edward's fierce face came into Lacey's view and she ran.

Chapter 2:

Lacey's heart was racing. She phased back to her tiny, tan human form. Her long black hair, much like her fur coat when she was a wolf, was full of the autumn leaves that blanketed the woods. She leaned against an old oak with the tiny amount of clothing that she was able to bring with her.

She gathered her thoughts. She was safe, safe from the ravenous vampires. In mid thought she heard a faint sound of rustling leaves. Before she could phase back and run a pale man had her by the throat. "Edward," she gasped for air, "Please." The tears from the pain welled in her eyes.

His dark eyes were thirsty and her wounds from the attack were barely healed. The blood that was still on her body was enticing to Edward. He hadn't had human blood in decades and the smell of werewolf blood wasn't as pungent as the full-blooded werewolves, like Jacob and Sam.

He loosened his grip and looked into her blue eyes. "What happened, why did Emmett attack you?" He let her go and turned away. His hunting senses wanted her blood more than he ever thought he would. Her blood shared the same sweetness as Bella's blood.

"I was hunting. I guess he didn't smell me and thought I was the real deal." Emmett's attack wasn't out of cold blood; he was just hunting for predators like he usually did. "Jacob must have thought it was a fight and jumped in, that's when you came. I was already bleeding and I didn't want you to kill me." She looked away as his eyes, now glowing red with thirst, snapped to hers.

He groaned in pain, and she started to sweat in fear. "I won't bite you, no matter how much you want me to." She looked down. He heard her thoughts. It was something she always wanted to test but never had the chance. "Why would you want me to bite you anyway, you could die."

"I was just curious. Bella seemed so eager to be bitten after the wedding. What does it feel like?" She pushed off the tree and walked slowly to him.

Her hot fingers wrapped around his cold marble forearm. He spun around quickly grabbing her and pushing her into a tree. Her body was pinned between the tree and his frozen stone corpse. "It is pain; a sting from your heart that attacks the rest of your body, killing it slowly."

She whispered softly into his ear, "You know you want to know why my blood entices you." He breathed deeply as the scent of her blood enflamed his nostrils. The cold blue in her eyes were gazing into his.

He tried to read her thoughts but the scent of blood made him lose focus. He tried to ignore it for too long. He had her where he needed her to feed on her. His lip curled back baring the venomous fangs that Lacey wanted to experience.

He went to bite down and she tensed up. His lips met kissing the nape of her neck. "The warmth of your skin is," he took her hand and placed it on his cheek, "seductive."

Shocked she pulled her hand back, "Edward, what is wrong with you?" With his cold hands he hooked her legs around his abdomen. "What are you doing? Stop that! What the hell has gotten into you?" She put her hands up to push him away, "This isn't what I meant by biting me!"

"There is a price for my services." He grinned deviously. She blushed and he kissed her unwilling lips. "Come on Lace, you know I can read your thoughts."

"Edward, why are you acting like this? You are better than this." He shook his head.

"Lacey, I'm hungry and well you happen to be the only food out here for me. So it's either kill you or seduce you. Either way I'm going to have you." This new side of Edward made Lacey not want to know him.

As his lips met hers, she couldn't help but pull him even closer. He pulled away with his arms still locked around her. He laughed a little at the dazed expression on her face. He picked her up away from the tree, spun around and leaned on it himself releasing her legs from his hips.

She opened her eyes after feeling the ground underneath her feet. "What changed your mind?" He stood there grinning. "Out with it."

"The thought you had. 'I pictured my first time somewhere romantic, not a dying forest.' Then it dawned on me that you were just 17. It was unfair to take away your life and innocence. So, I stopped before Jacob could hate me even more than he already does." He had the same smug look on his face. Lacey went to go slap him and he caught her hand. "I can read your thoughts."

She fell to tears with her wrist still in his large hand. He pulled her in as her tears poured out. His shirt was wet with the hot tears. Her weak sobs didn't last very long because he lifted her head up with his index finger and wiped away the tears, kissing her eye lids.

"Lacey," she opened her eyes, "Please don't think that you are any less beautiful just because I won't… bite you." She kissed him and this time she wrapped her hands in his hair and he pulled her in with such force it would have crushed a normal being.

The slowly rising action to the intense romance had finally reached the peak. Lacey pulled back ripping Edwards shirt off. He looked stunned. His skin glowed against her tattered shirt and torn shorts that showed her russet skin. An odd attraction filled the air. Everything was silent as the fall breeze whipped around their bodies.

Edward ran his finger down Lacey's arm and whispered in her ear, "If this must happen, not here." Then he flung her on to his bareback and ran for the mountains.

They stopped at a dark damp cave. "Ladies first." He pointed inward to the cave. She took his hands; both of them still entrapped in each other's seductive gaze, and escorted him into the cave.

With a tug of her shirt, it was rags on the floor. Now both bare breasted, their bodies pressed against each other, hands traveling, exploring the opposite's body. He slid her shorts off and picked her up by the ass laying her on the cold ground.

It wasn't romantic like she would have wanted it but it wasn't in clear view of anyone who was around. She reached down unbuttoning his pants and pushing them off of him with her feet. The cold chill of his body touched the soles of her feet.

His fingers made her back arch as they ran down her spine. The wave like motion of her body was met with tender kisses down her chest and abdomen. He rested on top of her softly kissing her lips and thrusting slowly in and out.

She bit her lip to silence the sudden cry of pain. Edward swiftly moved to the bottom lifted Lacey effortlessly still thrusting. She put her hands on his shoulders and felt the mix of heat and cold fill her body. Her nails barely scratched the marble muscles that covered his shoulders.

Lacey felt the heat with in her build up. A cold sting made her jump. The venom from Edward's teeth coursed through her body. His cold touch no longer affected her and the pain was numb.

She looked down at his pale skin as he drank her blood. When he stopped his eyes were the usual gold that showed he was full. He kissed her lips as the howl of the wolves rang through the woods.

"They are looking for you." Lacey stole a kiss and phased back

As she ran she kept her thoughts clear. She found the boys and returned to the reservation. She fell into bed in her human form and still felt the venom coursing through her body. She went to sleep thinking of what was to come.

"Lacey, wake up." A soft voice called out to Lacey as she slept. "Lacey," he nudged her.

"What Jacob?" She rolled over pulling the blankets over her head. "Let me go back to sleep."

"You've been sleeping for three days." She sprang up in shock and pulled back the mess of hair that was on her head. "Are you okay? After you came back you've been sleeping. Not like regular peaceful sleep. You've been tossing and turning and groaning about pain. You mentioned Edward a few times. Were you bitten by one of them?"

It donned on her at that moment that she's been sleeping because of the bite. Jacob and she got ready and left for the Cullen house.

"Hey Emmett. Is Carlisle home?" Emmett rolled out from under his jeep and pointed toward the large white house, "He's inside."

They walked slowly to the door and Jacob became uneasy. "I hate that smell." Lacey looked at him because she never could tell the smell of a vampire.

Edward met them at the door, "I'll escort you in. Poor Jacob's nose will fall off if he has to smell another leech like myself, aren't I right, Jacob?" Edward gently took Lacey's hand and grinned at Jacob. Lacey looked back at the closing door and Jacob's figured leaned against the siding.

Edward knocked on the door and walked into a dimly lit room. "Lacey's here to see you." Lacey grinned as Carlisle rose from his chair and placed down his book.

"What is wrong? You looked flushed." He touched her cheek and felt her forehead.

"I think I was bitten during the fight. I've been in pain for days. I thought I was dreaming about it but I guess it was real. I don't feel any different. My eyes are still blue. What is wrong with me?" She bit her lip and tears welled.

Carlisle motioned for her to sit in a large chair and he went over to a large bookcase. "Vampire venom is strong enough to transform any human into a vampire. Even one little quick bite could do the trick. A werewolf, now that is a different story. A werewolf could die instantly or have temporary vampire like powers. Such as the thirst, speed, and other abilities.

"This all depends on the werewolf as well as the vampire. You are lucky since Emmett never really holds back when he bites. It should wear off in a week, but if it doesn't I suggest you going hunting with the boys or staying here so I can keep a closer eye on you." Carlisle confirmed her biggest fear.

Lacey began to cry, "What if this never wears off? What if I'm stuck as some mix? The pack will reject me. They already don't consider me a full werewolf since I'm not 100 native." Edward wrapped his arm around her. Carlisle looked at Edward and they nodded to each other.

Edward scooped her up and carried her to his room. "You can stay here till you fell like you can face them again. Don't worry I won't touch you." He placed her down on the silk covered bed, "I am so sorry for doing this to you." He hugged her and left quickly.

"She isn't feeling well Carlisle wants her to stay here for a few days to keep an eye on her. If she was bitten he'll need to get the venom out before she dies." Jacob's face turned white and he tried to get in to see her but Edward pushed him back. "She doesn't want to see anyone."

"But it is me. I am her boyfriend. I need to see her! LACEY!" He called out but she didn't respond.

She sat in the room looking around. It looked different from the wedding. Jacobs voice echoed in her head. He has no clue. No one does, she thought. Edward came in, "I figured you'd want it that way."

She curled up on the other edge of the bed as more pain came. Tears rolled down her cheek and Edward tried to comfort her. "GET AWAY FROM ME!"

Look what you caused me! Just get out of here and let me sit in my own sorrow, she thought. He sat at the far edge of the bed and extended a hand to her. "I wouldn't intentionally cause you pain. Please just let me comfort you."

"Where is Bella?"

"Away at college."

"Oh, does she come to visit often?"

"Not so much, when she's bored or misses me."

"That isn't often now is it?"

"It's enough for the both of us I suppose."

"Well remember her when you sit here with me."

"If that is what you truly want?"

"What is that suppose to mean?" her voice cracked and there was a light knock on the door.

"Come in." Edward stood at the foot of the bed and Lacey wiped the tears from her eyes. Bella walked in. She seemed puzzled why Lacey was there. She shrugged then hugged Edward and grinned at Lacey.

"I got a call from Jacob about you." She looked at Lacey with a worried stare. "Are you alright? He is really worried about you." She looked at Edward then back at Lacey. "What happened?"

"There was an accidental biting of Lacey. It is only temporary but she doesn't want Jacob or the rest of the pack knowing that she is part vampire for now. It will wear off and she will go home no harm done." He looked at Lacey and she looked down. He read her mind.

Bella went over to a closet and took out some clothes. "Well you will need some things to wear won't you? You can wear these I am never here anyway. Carlisle and Edward will take good care of you." She kissed Edward good-bye and hugged Lacey. "I have a lecture in an hour I need to run if I'm going to make it. Don't fret."

She left in a hurry. "Oh don't be so jealous Lacey." Edward sat back down on the bed. "You've asked me to get away so I will." He sped off out of the room.

A few hours of pain went by and Lacey was fine. She still had the vampire powers and wasn't tired. She looked around the room for something to do and she saw a wall of CDs. Gently brushing the sides of them, she looked for something to listen to. "He has everything."

She picked out a Beatles CD and played it on shuffle. She was swaying to the beat thinking. What is he doing? I wonder if he is thinking about what I am doing. He can probably read my thoughts right now. Edward, what are you doing? She lightly sang to the song.

"Boo." A soft whisper filled her ear. It was Edward. He wrapped his arms around her waist. "I'm thinking about if you really meant what you said because your thoughts say otherwise."

"It is rude to read someone's thoughts without their permission." He kissed her cheek and she began to cry.

"If you don't want me to read your mind, then say what you are thinking." He spun her around and looked into her darkening eyes.

She began to sob. "I wish that you would love me like you love her. I wish I was the one you want to come and visit. I hate that you're with her. I hate that she is number one and I'm not even second to you. There you go I said it." She looked down with tears like waterfalls streaming down her cheeks.

He kissed her forehead and then her lips. "Lacey, I'm sorry. It isn't my fault I love Bella. It is just how things happen. You have Jacob."

"Then why? Why did all of this happen? You just wanted me for my blood. Is that all I am to you? Blood?" She broke away from him. He sighed and gathered his thoughts.

"Lace, There is an attraction but nothing more than lust. You know that. You must remember Jacob. He was already hurt by Bella, don't hurt him, too."

Lacey slapped him across the face. Then Edward kissed her and wrapped his arms around her. He tucked his head into nape of her neck. "Lacey, I don't want to hurt you." He kissed the side of her neck up her cheek and then across to her lips. The venom leeched from his teeth and the sweet bitter taste filled Lacey's mouth.

He pulled back and rested his lips on her forehead. She walked to the window and opened it. The wind rushed in and kicked up her hair. Her long black hair waved in the wind and she turned to Edward. "Must we stay here? Can we get out and go somewhere?" Edward nodded.

She picked an outfit and a pair of sunglasses. Edward snickered, "We can go outside, and not burn."

They jumped into the Volvo and headed for Seattle. "Edward slow down!"

OOC: oh la la... the way edward drives mixed with natural forces even a vampire can't control... I think some steamy love will heat up even Edwards ice cold skin.