A/N: Okay, okay, okay, I know I promised that I would at least finish this chapter and post it at least by this week but honestly, I guess I wasn't expecting to be this busy. I mean with everything that's going on, I know its been like hella long since I last updated and I am truly sorry but honestly, I wasn't expecting life to take a detour (aka a death in the family). But I really feel awful not putting in time to finish this chapter.

So...just to keep you all semi happy, I figured that I at least owed you this...at least. Now this chapter isn't finished yet. But I swear, when I return from my short trip, I will finish this chapter. Again, I really am sorry for posting this sort of a teaser but I will finish this! I swear!

Now without further adieu...I do not own the rights to any of the characters from the Southern Vampire Mysteries or True Blood.

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"This is so stupid! How the hell am I suppose to know when to stop feeding?" I grunted as I shoved the limp woman off of my lap.

Victor smiled. "When you feed, you can feel the warmth of her blood, the pulse in her flow, no?" I just nodded. "If you listen, you can also hear her heart beat beginning to slow as well." he took in a breath. "You can feel her rhythm in your mouth…the thump."

"But this is only when I want to keep my meal on wheels right?"

Like I'm suppose to pay attention to all of that? Do you know how hard that is?

"Lily, we are not savages. If us vampires fed on the entire human race, leaving none alive, we will be marking our own death and eventually causing extinction to our very own existence." he sighed, picking up the woman and tossing the lifeless body into the furthest corner of the room. "You can't kill all the humans. You must keep most of them alive if not all. And…when you get better at it, humans will be dropping like flies simply because it is a honor to be your course for the evening."

I hated when he was right. Its been almost three months now and I still haven't gotten some of these things down. I'm very competitive and having such a disadvantage was vexing me out more than anything.

Glamour was naturally my first skin simply because I've had that hold on men almost all my life, manipulating them to do what I want. When you have these idiots eating out of the palm of your hand, you know you've won. Its quite addicting, actually.

Then hunting for meals came to me almost as easy. I guess some of my vampire instincts just kicks in. But it truly is a cat and mouse game. I learned how to be swift and silent as the moon.

Ugh, but feeding was a pain in the ass only because Victor didn't think it was necessary for me to kill my prey.

"Fine. I'll try harder next time." I half lied.

I only said that because like any child, they want to please their parents. Except in my case, he wasn't my father (biologically) and I also wanted to please him in ways only a woman knows how.

But…he refuses.

"You are my child, I know you will master this in no time." he told me, grinning from ear to ear as he took a seat next to me. "You've caught onto many things that not even I could manage at your young age."

I don't know much about who Victor was before he was turned vampire or where he has come from. He hasn't shared that part of his life with me. But then again, who could blame him? He didn't know me and I didn't know him. We were like two strangers in Starbucks.

I would kill to have a Vanilla Latte, nonfat milk, with a double shot of espresso. I smiled to myself. Oh wait, I did, kill I mean.

"Why don't you talk about your past much?" I asked him softly as I gazed into his eyes.

Maybe I was hoping that he would give in, finally.

"Because you haven't quite remembered yours yet." he said, eyes dropping to my hands.

And I strike out…again.

Yep, that was just wishful thinking.

I tried my hardest to remember what happened to me within the last hours of my human death, but it seemed to me like the harder I tried, the harder it was for me to remember. And when I wasn't focused on trying to remember, I would receive glimpses here and there. But never enough to piece together this puzzle.

"Well why can't you tell me what happened?" I pouted, crossing my arms under my breasts. "You were there, weren't you? Or after, whatever. But why can't you tell me?"

He watched me carefully, "We went over this already. Your mind will remember when its ready. You'll remember when you can handle the truth mentally."

"Oh my god, you speak as if my mind has a…" Fuck, what is that word? "…a mind of its own." If that even makes sense. "Ugh! Well, you know what I mean!" I stood up, frustrated. "You won't tell me about my recent past. You won't share yours with me. You won't let me eat what I want, when I want." I huffed. "This whole vampire thing is beginning to be a real bummer!" I screamed as I kicked the coffee table. "And to top all of this off, I am so effing horny! And you won't even-"

He smiled, a truly genuine smile. "I told you that you're more than welcome to fuck any man you want." he paused. "Or woman. Which ever you prefer."

I rolled my eyes as I collapsed on the arm chair nearest to me, very much defeated.

"Am I really that ugly? Or unattractive?"

Victor leaned back into the chair, "You know, for a vampire, you have quite a low self esteem." he thought a moment before continuing. "Some traits as humans carry on into our vampire lives. I wonder if underneath that glamorous exterior was really a little girl crying out for help."

"Jeez Louise! What are you? Like my therapist or something?" I closed my eyes, "I only asked you that because you won't touch me. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't touch me not even with a ten foot pole."

He laughed. "I could always use a broom."

I sat up quickly as my eyes fluttered open, "Was that suppose to be funny?"

"Yes, it is." he told me. Then he immediately changed the subject. "I have to leave for the remaining evening. There is some business I must see to. Please, whatever you do, try to stay out of trouble."

When did I ever get into trouble?

Alright, alright, alright. I'm not an angel, oh no, I'm a vampire. And under these circumstances, a very bored vampire.

Victor leaves almost every night to run some errands. He runs errands at all hours of the night. And when his phone rings, it only means one thing, he has something to do. And when I say something, I mean his errands.

Ugh!

I asked him once what kind of errands did he have to do, maybe I could help. He turned around and told me these type of errands don't require my presence, therefore it is none of my concern. Then he left, without not even a goodbye. Just poof.

So…tonight, of all nights, I decided to follow him. I made sure that I kept quite a distance between him and me. I didn't want him to know I was following otherwise he would be very angry with me.

There was a man, shorter than Victor and a woman slightly taller than the man that stood next to her. That couple, if they were, seemed to me the total opposites. She's tall, he's not. She has blond hair, he has dark hair. She's gorgeous and well, he's blah. I'm pretty sure you get the picture.

Why they chose to have this conversation out in the open, I wouldn't know. And of all places? The field in the back of James Cashman Middle School.

But then again, if I was a top secret vampire, I wouldn't expect a meeting to take place on school grounds of the human children. It would take place in the VIP section at a nightclub or something.

"The capture of the Warrior has made you a very rich man Victor. I do hope that you spend it wisely."

"Yes my King."

King? Since when do we have Kings and Queens in America? I looked around. I'm still in America right?

"We will be hosting a match tomorrow evening with the warrior being the main event."

"Queen Sophie Anne will be joining us as well." the tall woman said. "I do hope that you will be able to attend." she glanced at the man next to her and smiled. "Bring your lady friend as well."

What lady friend?

"Queen Sophie Anne will be bringing along the minion that captured the Warrior." the King said. "This should be interesting."

"Is there anything that I should be concerned with?" Victor asked. "The Queen didn't invite herself did she?"

"Oh no. She claims she's in the process of finding a husband." He laughed. "But we all know vampires only marry for power and domination." he snorted, "Never love."

"Word around the city is that the Queen is in debt. She needs to find a mate and fast." the woman added her little tidbit.

"What about the King of Mississippi?"

"Russell?" the man laughed. "I've known Russell for quite some time. He's not stupid. Not even I would join lands with her." he shook his head. "Besides, Russell won't be able to attend. He has other priorities he has to see to. However, Peter and Phoebe decided to make an appearance."

"Will you need me there as your right hand man or on guard?" Victor asked.

On guard? Is Victor the King's personal security? I thought about it. Is the King even human?

"It's a festivity Victor. Please, try to have fun." the woman told him sounding a little too friendly for her own good.

"So when will you be introducing your child to me?" the King asked.

Victor took a step backward toward my direction. I'm not too sure if he knew I was there or not, but if he did, then he was trying to hide me from them.

But why?

"My child?" he asked, trying his best to play it off.

"Victor, you know you can't hide anything from me. I have eyes and ears around this city." said with an evil grin. "This is my city."

Victor shrugged, "Would you like me to bring her to this event?"

For a moment there was silence. Then the King stepped forward and walked toward Victor.

What he was about to say, I was only able to hear because I was vampire. I highly doubt the woman he was with was able to hear either. The words he spoke was so soft, it was barely above a breath.

"I need you there on point with me. Blood might be shed tomorrow. Do you think she will be able to handle herself?"

"Is this the Queen's doing?"

The King grinned, "Never…" he turned around and walked back toward the woman, linking her arms with his. "…its mine."