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Chapter 4

Emily was getting tired. She hadn't had a meal in weeks, and she was not expecting to run into any hunters tonight. She ran quickly through the streets, rubbing herself against anything she could every few feet she traveled. She knew it wouldn't work for long, but she hoped the vampire agents that Obsidian had wouldn't be trained enough to figure out where the smell was strongest. Emily slowed her pace when she came to a park clearing, looking around for a place to rest. She moved deeper into the park, finding a bench to sit on while she calmed down a little. The adrenaline and lack of blood was making her dizzy, she was slowly losing control of herself again.

She twitched when she heard movement. Looking towards her left where she came from, Emily spotted two figures moving her way. She lifted her nose in the air, catching the familiar scent of the hunter from the club and another vampire. She snarled before lifting herself up weakly, readying herself for a fight. Her sanity was slowly losing its ability to keep her from murdering and she was afraid of hurting someone again. As much as she hated the hunters, she didn't want to kill any of them.

The figures were moving closer now; one had stopped, obviously catching the scent, not just the façade she had rubbed on something.

"What is it?" a familiar voice asked to the other figure.

"She's close." Liam said, pulling his gun out from its holster and moving slower through the path. Justin did the same, following close behind, his back turned towards Liam's to insure a three hundred and sixty degree perimeter.

Emily moved through the shadows, purposely making noises to throw off the hunters. It worked. Every sound she made, their heads twisted to make out what it was. She knew it wouldn't distract them for long, but she was still trying to decide if she wanted to run away or fight. She didn't have anywhere close that could offer any protection. Sirius had many minions roaming the city, one phone call and she would probably be saved, but she didn't want Sirius involved. Emily's breathing became strained as she tried to come to a decision. The smell of the human hunter's blood made it hard for her to concentrate, and she could hear his heart beating, pumping delicious blood throughout his body. She was becoming consumed by the sound, ready to to grab hold of the human and suck every last bit of delicious blood from his body.

"Dammit, where is she!? Why don't you come out and quit playing games?" The vampire shouted out into the night, pulling Emily out of her trance.

"Liam, I don't think that's going to help." Justin responded sarcastically.

Emily froze. Liam. That was his name, the man she had been looking for all night. It couldn't be a coincidence and she tried to wrap her head around the situation. Emily couldn't trust that when she left the shadows, he wouldn't just kill her. But she also couldn't give up this chance, this could be her step to freedom. She made her decision and took a deep breath.

"Okay, I'm coming out." she said hesitantly, moving out of her hiding place.

"Very brave of you," The vampire smirked as Emily walked out into the open. She moved slowly with her hands in the air, signaling surrender in hopes they wouldn't shoot her.

"What does Obsidian want from me?" Emily questioned, stopping about fifty feet away from the hunters.

"They want you dead," Liam responded coldly. Emily could tell Liam didn't trust her. Perhaps her willingness to come out so suddenly after working so hard to keep them away contributed to that distrust, but she had to have answers.

"Oh, why?" she asked, her brow quirking in confusion at his answer. She was trying to figure out why - of all the blood thirsty vampires in this city - she was the one they wanted dead.

"Do you really have to ask? You're a killer, and on our most wanted list." As he spoke, Emily noticed he had aimed his gun at her heart.

"Don't you want to question me first?"

"Not in this case," He replied, looking down his sights.

"I have a question." She asked hesitantly.

"Don't really think you're in the position to ask questions," Liam smirked

"Well, if you're going to kill me anyways, why does it matter?" she moved a little closer.

Liam twitched his gun up at her movement, his finger ready to pull the trigger.

"Liam, that's the least we can do," Justin commented, moving up beside of the other man.

"Fine, what's your question?" Liam asked, still aiming at her heart.

"Are you Liam Whales?" Emily moved closer once again, keeping her hands up cautiously.

"How the hell do you know my name?" Liam asked tensely. He looked over at Justin, who was just as confused as he was.

"I was - You were the reason I was at that club. I heard that you were skilled in teaching new vampires. How to control their hunger,"

"I don't know where you heard that from, but you're wrong," Liam said calmly, looking at his partner to see if he knew anything. Justin looked as dumbfounded as he felt.

"Then how do I know your name?" she pointed out.

"Maybe you heard wrong."

"Yeah, because that it's just a coincidence - that out of all the names in the world - yours was the one I heard." She responded sarcastically.

"Okay, smartass. Who's the one with the gun again?" he snapped, pulling the slide back,

"Liam, I don't think we should be too hasty here." Justin spoke, moving to the outside of Emily and Liam.

"So, why would a two-hundred and however old you are vampire be asking me a question like that?" Liam asked sneering at her

Emily was ready to answer him when she heard movement coming fast behind her. She swung herself around quickly, preparing for a hunter attack, but was shocked by what she actually saw.

"Sirius?" She asked, confused at his presence. He walked out of the greenery. His shoulder length, blonde hair was pulled up into a ponytail, exposing his strong jaw line and an old tattoo of a swallow on his cheek, Emily knew it were a reminder of his]past battles.

"Emily, my dear, it seems you have gotten yourself into a bit of trouble," Emily could sense the anger hidden under his mocking tone.

"I apologize, your Majesty." She responded robotically, kneeling down.

"Now, there's no need for that," he said coldly, sliding his hand under her chin raising her head up so that she'll meet his eyes. They were full of fury.

"We are going home," Sirius said harshly.

"But I-I" Emily tried to say.

At this, Sirius pulled her up, twisting her around to face the hunters, her back pressing into him, and his hand on her throat, leading her backwards away from the men.

"Is there a problem here?" he asked coldly. Liam's pistol was still pointed towards the vampires, but this time, at Sirius.

Emily didn't understand why, his target was her, but even as they moved backwards, his sights only followed Sirius. She glanced over at him, her eyes spoke words, along with the slight shaking of her head. He lowered his weapon, his partner followed his action.

"No. Just a case of mistaken identity. You should keep your monster on a leash. She might get herself killed one day." Liam responded bitterly, turning to head in the opposite direction.

"Oh, don't worry, I will." Sirius snarled, tightening his grip on Emily's throat, causing her to cough a little for air. Liam turned and walked away without another glance in her direction. He was probably trying hard to keep his human partner out of a feud between vampires. His partner stayed until they disappeared, Emily heard Justin's feet hitting the ground, in an attempt to catch up to his friend, they became slowed and the last thing she heard was the hunter saying; "Garrett's going to be pissed."

XOXO

Odessa