Sorry for the late update, But anyways I hope you enjoy.

(Alicia's POV)

She moved through the street like a shadow, quick and silent. Oh, there it is.

Stepping into an old run down antique store, she met the blue eyes of a man near his fifties. "I waited." He whispered and moved to a ladder, before climbing and pulling out a brick.

She watched intently as he pulled out a long slim, ruby bladed sword that looked to fit Alicia's hand perfectly. Well actually she knew it fit perfectly. After all this was her sword.

The blade was not of metal or rubies but a very unique jewel, called the Rashun. It looked like a ruby, but it was deadly poisonous to the average vampire. However, she needed it to weaken Algorv if she even wanted a chance at killing him.

"I waited all these years for you, I wondered when you would come back." He kissed her hand, but she stared at him. "I never thanked you for saving my wife, we have had many children and one named after you." Most people she saved treated her like a noble, some as a deity.

But she wasn't any of those, Just Alicia Washington.

She smiled and patted his shoulder before leaving like a whisper.

The woman had what she needed, now it was time to go.

(Maddy's POV)

Maddy felt like her entire body was going to burst as Mark kept her tightly held and laid her down next to him, lips locked over hers. She had woken up after he said her name before he told her he would make her his mate and have….Pups with her? This made her stomach twist in both the most desirable and undesirable ways. What was wrong with her?

But what could she say? No, or not now?

She really couldn't even think of talking as her traitorous body slid her hands up his arms and crested his shoulders. An action he moaned in agreement with as she twisted her fingers in his hair.

Maddy tried desperately to quell these unbidden feelings as he licked at her lower lip, making it tremble enough that he slipped his tongue between her soft lips.

She let him caress her tongue as his hands moved from her upper back to her lower back…and lower still. Pulling away enough to stare at him, her voice quivered. "M-Mark….What?"

"I love you, I want you to be my mate." He stated in such a low husky voice she felt her stomach twist even more. She was breathing hard and moved her hands to brace against his chest as he looked her over and squeezed one of her bottom cheeks. And then it all made sense.

"Mark!" She hissed, "What the hell? You think telling me you love me would get you your night with me?" Pushing him, she was surprised that her strength greatly outweighed his as he knocked against the wall.

"M-Maddy-"

"I should have known, the sudden change in your personality, the want to feed me all the time. You-You…" She was fuming and couldn't finish as she got out of bed and started towards the door. "I'm going to find a new donor, and when I get back, you better be-"

He grabbed her by the wrist and yanked, her head spinning to look at him. He said in his most intimidating voice, "Don't you dare even think about replacing me, because I won't let you."

(Taylor's POV)

Lying out on the sleeping pad, he waited most of the night in the moonlight for Alicia to return. She had left without much word and now he worried something may have happened to her.

As he laid back he heard a noise, so subtle human ears wouldn't of heard it, but he was a Were and a squeak reached his ears.

Padding through the hallways he slid the door to Maddy's room open and his eyes set on Mark as he held Maddy close to him. It took but a moment for Nathaniel to see how the girl squirmed.

He couldn't hear what was being said, he just bolted in and let his fist crash into Mark's chin. "What did I tell you?" he boomed as Maddy shrunk to the corner.

"Sir-I, it's not what you think-"

"Get out." This came from the small voice in the corner. Mark stared for a moment, before stomping form the room, leaving through the front door.

"Are you alright?" Nathaniel asked before Maddy nodded and asked him to return to his room.

(Alicia's POV)

She reached for the knob of the door, when it was yanked open and Mark stepped through. He looked surprised to see her, but more or less pissed. But she could see the hurt in his eyes.

"Mark what ar-" He turned into his wolf and started striding down the street, she knew where he was going and ran after him.

He might have speed, but he didn't know this place like her.

She streaked into an alley and cut him off in a matter of minutes, pinning him to the ground. As she demanded to know what happened, he snarled at her.

"Maddy doesn't want me anymore." He growled and she scowled at him. She Bit into him, and he stiffened.

As she drank, he collected the very thoughts, the very memories she was remembering, trying to ensure that he got them.

She climbed off him, "Go wolf, but consider what I have shown you."

(Maddy's POV)

He tried to tell her it wasn't that he wanted her body, but it was the only thing that would explain his mood swing. She just knew it was too good to be true.

Wrapping herself under the covers tighter, she let her bloody tears fall. Eventually, after wearing herself out, and human instinct took over and she fell asleep.

Dancing through dark halls of a castle, she smiled as a man told her how beautiful she looked. She would have blushed if she had a beating heart, but it was just as dead as this man's. That was what she needed if she were ever to take a partner for life.

She needed another of her kind that understood, he bowed to her and kissed her gloved knuckles. "You are most welcome to another dance, and I would greatly appreciate another dance from such a lovely woman."

He sounded so cordially and gentlemen like. Nodding she was pulled into a realm of finery and darkness.

Where she belonged, but she couldn't stay here for long, before someone was pulling her from sleep.

"Five more minutes Alicia." She stated as the woman dragged her from bed. She groaned when the vampire didn't listen to her, and her eyes fluttered open to let her see the woman, look at her grimly.

"Maddy, we need to go, say goodbye to your family." She ordered and rose as Maddy stretched.

(Taylor's POV)

A city of darkness that stood in the shadow of a cave was in such a way that not an ounce of sunlight was let into the black building fortress.

He watched as Alicia made sure the metal collar was in place around his neck before she took Maddy's hand like she would a child."We just need to make past the check point and we will be safe." Alicia walked quickly in the darkness as Taylor followed a step behind. Like the good mindless donor he was supposed to be.

He kept a blank face as the guards looked him over before allowing him inside the walls, where the three were taken directly to the palace.

As Alicia moved in front of him once more, he noticed for the first time the blade at her side. It looked delicate but fast. How did he over look this?

They were led to a hall where they were given two chambers. One for Alicia and her donor, the other for Maddy. The girl had been very tired the last few days as they traveled, she refused to feed from Nathaniel so her mother vampire and the white wolf resorted to placing his blood in a cup and forcing it down her throat.

To say the least, Maddy was not too fond of the taste of the older wolf's blood. She often glared at her mother vampire afterwards, but it was moments of hatred before they sank back into their somewhat family relationship.

But he did notice how sad she looked.

(Alicia's POV)

Maddy was going downhill, she barely took blood and she was just sad almost all the time. Alicia sighed and took the girl's hand. "There is to be a ball, to celebrate the beginning of the competition for the throne. I have a dress for you." She held up the lavender dress and let the girl look it over as they stood in her room, before helping her slip into it.

"How-How does it look?" Maddy asked as she twirled for the older creature. Alicia smiled and brushed her hair up.

"You looked like a princess, now let's fix you up and we can go down to the festivities." Leading her to the bathroom, Alicia disappeared with her own gown.

(Nathaniel's POV)

He hadn't worn a proper suit in ages. So you would understand his frustration with tying his tie in the mirror of his and Alicia's room. He cussed at it, before bicep length black gloves touch his hands and take over. He looked up and swore he died as a pale vampire with dark hair and eyes wore a form fitting blood red dress, delicate black stitching in it held the most elegant design.

She had a bit of make on, but wore no jewelry, allowing him a wonderful view of her throat and chest.

"You know," he started, with hands on her hips, "We don't have to go to that party." He grinned evilly as she scoffed and swatted his chest.

"What happened to your whole 'no sex 'til marriage' thing?" She scowled before nodding to Maddy.

Her dress was a little different from Alicia's. It was strapless and had a sweet heart neckline, with silver stitched designs in its lavender base and she wore silver bicep gloves.

Both women were beautiful as they took his offered arms, a woman on each arm. Two weeks ago, If you told Commander Nathaniel Taylor that he would be both protecting and escorting two vampires around a city full of the blood suckers, he would have called you delusional, but now….

Maddy was dragged into a dance by a young looking man as Nathaniel took Alicia to the floor. He was surprised by how many Weres there were.

He could tell by their movement as he pulled Alicia closer. "This is odd." He told her, but she just smirked.

"This is the tip of the iceberg." She nodded towards Maddy as, for the first time in a while, she looked genuinely happy. "Now, if you would excuse me for but a moment."She turned and glided to the balconies as he stood there, forcing himself to look dumb for their cover's sake.

(Mark's POV)

Curling up tighter in Alicia's old lair, Mark tried desperately to sleep. He missed Maddy, everything about her, even the way she would talk, sometimes rambling, he thought it was cute.

But now, he realized. Mark Reynolds was addicted to everything about Maddy Shannon. He sighed as he felt an uncomfortable twisting in his stomach, his dreams filled by thoughts of her.

A bat squeaked and he pricked up, running out of the cave to crush the little creature and taking the note.

Now would be a good time, back gates open, escort there too.

He smiled and set off across the sands, at speeds that rivaled no other. He wanted to get to his little vampire as soon as possible, even if he ran himself to death. He followed Alicia's memories, finding the back gates she spoke of and entering with the help of another vampire.

It was almost day now, and he didn't have much time before someone noticed him. Following the man, he slipped into the room given by Alicia and thanked the man.

"Simply my best wishes." He bowed and pointed at a plate of meat and vegetables. "She told me to place that here." With that, the creature of darkness left as Mark devoured the food, hungry from his long travels.

He felt much better after the food and since he still wore his pants, he flopped on the bed. But he didn't sleep well or for long. He kept dreaming of Maddy falling into bed with another man, of her knowing he was there and laughing at his pathetic attempts to win her back.

He woke up and paced the room, hearing footsteps outside. Freezing, he watched Maddy walked in with her eyes on the floor and shut the door with a huff.

Unable to speak, Mark reached out and grabbed a knife, ripping the blade across his chest and seeing her look up with wide, hungry eyes.

She didn't speak, just closed the space and started at the wound. As she sucked, he felt her hands drop down to push at his pants. Through labored breath, she was able to order him to strip as she tore herself away.

"Now!" the hiss had him moving, pants off and him on the bed. She started to walk to him, before smiling and heading to the bathroom.

Did he do something wrong? Did he scare her? But he got his answer when she stepped out of the bathroom. Naked.

"You have put me through a lot emotional nbightmare's, Mark." Her tone was silky and it just added to the tightening in his body, the twisting of anticipation to have her close once more. He admired her svelte figure as she walked to, then crawled over the bed, all the way to him. "So right now, you will do exactly what I say." She seemed to be in perfect control, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

Maddy leaned down and kissed the wound a few times. "Now it's time we came through on that deal of ours." She leaned up and kissed him hard, sure she would leave bruises on him.

(Maddy's POV)

She felt sore and swollen in a few places, mostly in the area between her legs. Maddy thought sex was supposed to be good on both partners, but then again, with her first time and all…

Collapsed on Marks chest, his hands rubbed up and down her spine as she kissed his sweaty skin.

It was funny, she was still panting and during her life she would have been drenched head to toe. But now, she was cold to the touch and dry even after their activities.

But Mark made up for both of them, his breathes making her rise and fall as she cooled him. The least she could do after getting him so heated.

"Wow." He huffed and Maddy couldn't help the grin on her face. She hissed when he moved, but snuggled down tighter as he laid blankets over them both. It was actually amazing she was able to act the way she did, if she were alive, she would have spoken with a completely red face, but with a constantly cool body, it seemed to help her. Though she still rambled at times, the changes was good.

"Again," Sitting up, her hands on his pectorals as she braced herself, but he flipped them instead. "Please."

He looked into her eyes for a moment, before holding himself over her, her palm rising to smooth over the bulging muscles working so hard not to crush her. But he kept forgetting that she was so much stronger than a human, especially after she feeds. She leaned up to kiss him, when she remembered.

Rolling away from him, she ripped the bedside table drawer open and grabbed a small bottle. Taking one pill she chewed, making a face, but instead of swallowing, she scratched at the just healed wound on her lover and drank.

"Pregnancy pills, they work for a few hours, and I need to use them before…" She waved at him. "Well this."

"But why?" He looked confused, she sighed and shook her head. Lapping at his wound she sucked hard as he groaned.

Yes, she wanted him to do something else for her, anyways, Alicia told her to keep it quiet about her….er, difference.

(Alicia's POV)

Her donor danced her down the hall, both laughing and enjoying the fact that for a moment, they could let go. But they had to go back to the real world soon.

Just not yet.

As Nathaniel slipped the key into the lock, a very bone chilling noise came from Maddy's room. Well not a noise, but three words from Alicia's apprentice.

"Mark! Harder! YES!"

The look on Nathaniel's face as he tried desperately to open the door quickly, had Alicia bawling with joyous tears of laughter.

The vampire kept laughing as he practically forced the door open and slammed it shut. He glared at her and satisfied that they couldn't hear the young couple, he laid on one side of the bed.

"It's not funny." He stated as she used the wall to support herself.

"No? It's hilarious!" She sank to the floor as he grunted and stood up, stripping to the stretchy pants that he wore beneath his slacks.

Following his lead, she let the dress slip off her and donned a night gown. She cleaned up the clothes and settled into bed, him next to her.

Like they had been doing the past several nights, she slid her hand over the mattress until the tips of her fingers touch his. As soon as he felt her, he engulfed her hand with his.

Alicia smiled and let her eyes close. Maybe she would wake up and she wouldn't be curled against him, his arms around her.

But she knew, when she woke up, her and Nathaniel would be wrapped together, her basking in his warmth as he took comfort from her, they fixed each other in the sense that life was bearable now.

Please review and if I get good reviews, I will throw my curve ball at Alicia's plot line…and up her and Taylor's relationship.