- English is not my first language, so I apologize for any mistakes
- This fanfic is slightly inspired by Lovestruck's story Havenfall Is For Lovers - Antonio, but I intend to make it more interesting and steamier too :P
- I hope you enjoy it, your likes and reviews are always appreciated.

It was late night when Amy left Kamilah's mansion. After their heated discussion, she didn't see or heard of the vampire again for the rest of the night. She locked herself in her bedroom, not coming out even when she left.

Inside a cab, a lot of thoughts were running through Amy's mind. She spent weeks trying to find a way to hurt Kamilah, to explore her weaknesses and break her heart. She finally managed to, suddently and unplanned. And now she felt terrible for that.

She left the cab, headed to the only place in New York she knew she'd still be safe. Raines Corporation. At the empty lobby, she looked for signs of Adrian Raines.

"Who are you?" A female voice asked.

"I'd like to speak to Adrian, it's important."

"Adrian?" The blonde woman's face turned into a frown. "Mr. Raines, you mean."

Amy sighed. She could clearly see that woman had a problem with her.

"I'm Kamilah's… I mean, Ms. Sayeed's assistant and I need to speak to him right now."

"I'm sorry to inform, but Mr. Raines…"

"It's okay, Nicole," Adrian emerged from his private elevator. "Amy, what brings you here?"

Amy followed him to back to the elevator, Nicole fumed at her as she passed. Inside his office, Amy told him about her discussion with Kamilah.

"I-I… I was confused. I've never had feeling something so weird in my life. It was good and scary at the same time."

"I understand," Adrian assured. "Kamilah's not a monster, Amy. I can guarantee you that."

"She kidnapped me and she has this crazy plan of killing me. Are you sure it has nothing to do with this Gaius?"

Adrian was silent for a moment, pensive, trying to find his next words.

"Amy, have you ever lost someone you loved? I mean, the person you loved the most."

"No," Amy replied.

"If you ever did, and someday you found out you could bring this person back to life… Would you?"

"Of course. Without thinking twice."

"Even if it meant you had to kill a stranger for that?"

Everything started to make sense. Kamilah wanted her blood to bring her twin brother back to life. The way she talked about him, with feelings of joy and sadness in her voice at the same time. The way she smiled only by saying his name or by telling stories about him. He was who Kamilah loved the most and she'd do anything to have him back.

"Her twin brother?"

"Yes," Adrian confirmed. "The only two things Kamilah didn't know were that more people knew about it and that she'd get attached to you."

"S-She's not," Amy felt her cheeks burning again. "She hates me. Absolutely. Especially now."

"I've known her for over 200 years," Adrian smiled. "I could never imagine Kamilah announcing to the Council she's dating someone, especially a mortal. She did that only to protect you."

Amy felt like she was being punched in the stomach. First, Kamilah risked her life, exposing herself to the sunlight, to save her from those vampires. It took hours before she stopped feeling the effects. Then, she lied to The Council to prevent them from hurting Amy.

"You're the monster, Amy," she told herself.

She didn't say anything else. Adrian took her to meet the rest of his company and his research projects. In the end, he asked if he could draw a blood sample for analysis. He promised Amy it was only to study her blood properties. The special properties that were capable of bring a deceased person back to life. She agreed. Later, he offered her a suite to stay for a few days. It wasn't safe for her to return to her apartment yet.

"Would you mind taking me there to talk to my roomate? I need to pick up some stuff and money."

"Of course," Adrian agreed.

Amy was quiet during the whole way. She wouldn't stop thinking about Kamilah. Even if she truly started to care about her, stubborn as she was, she'd never be capable of forgiving her.

Adrian followed her to the apartment, to make sure no one was following them.

"Lily?" Amy opened the door, spotting no signs of her friend.

On TV, a paused game indicated she was home. The controller was tossed on the floor.

"Where are you, Lil? I'm home."

As Amy approached, she noticed a trail of blood on the floor. A few steps away, Lily was lying on a pool of her own blood.

"Lily!" Amy yelled, noticing two puncture wounds on her neck.

Hearing Amy's scream, Adrian rushed to her side. He placed his fingers on Lily's neck to feel her pulsation.

"Please," Amy cried, "do something…"

"Amy, she has lost too much blood. There's nothing I can't do, I'm sorry."

"No… She can't… Turn her, please."

Adrian hesitated. It wasn't safe. Besides the problems he'd have to face with The Council, there were chances Lily would turn into a Feral.

"I can't lose her, please…"

Adrian took a deep breath and kneeled down next to Lily.

"Only for you," he said before feeding Lily his blood.

After a few minutes, he drove back to Raines Corporation to start the first steps for Lily's turning. Inside a secret chamber, he placed her unconscious body inside a coffin. Noticing Amy's eyes, widened in shock, Adrian explained:

"No one knows why, but placing a newly-Turned vampire in a completely dark, enclosed space for at least six hours reduces the chances of them becoming Feral."

Then, he asked Amy to leave for the next six hours. She wouldn't be able to understand the next steps of the ritual.

In the suite, she laid on the bed sobbing. It was all her fault. She never imagined Lily would become a victim in her place. She was confused, angry… Was it possible Kamilah did that as revenge? Or those Vampires attacked Lily while looking for her? She was unsure. Exhausted, she fell asleep.

When she woke up, it was almost dawn. After a long and warm shower, she went after Adrian in his office. The ritual should be over now. The door was closed, but she could hear his voice inside.

"What did you want me to do? Let her die?"

Shortly after, Kamilah's voice was heard.

"Your standing on the Council is already on thin ice, and now you're Turning humans without approval? You've put yourself in trouble! For a mortal."

"A mortal you brought to our lives."

"Wait. Now are you suggesting this is my fault?!"

"No, Kamilah. I…" he sighed. "I just need a break."

He stormed out of his office and passed through Amy, straight to the elevator. Kamilah came right after.

"Amy," she frowned, when she noticed her standing near the door.

"I… I just wanted to know how Lily is doing."

"She should wake up soon."

After a long pause, avoiding each other's look, Amy finally raised her voice. She needed a confirmation that Kamilah was innocent.

"I need to ask you something," Amy hesitated. "You didn't…"

Alarmed by what she was about to ask, Kamilah quickly antecipated:

"You're pathetic," she shook her head in response.

For the next few minutes, that seemed like an eternity, Amy and Kamilah were sitting at opposite sides of the reception, in complete silence. Tension was hanging in the air. Until Adrian arrived with the news Lily was ready to be checked.

"If she has become a feral…" Kamilah started to speak, holding a cerimonial stake.

"I know," Amy interrupted.

Back to the chamber, she watched nervously as Adrian opened the coffin. She approached, watching as Lily opened her red eyes and exhibited her sharp new fangs.

Lily accepted well her new condition, but she still needed a lot of training. Adrian had a long way ahead, dealing with the Council. What he did was a violation of the Pact. Kamilah offered help, inviting the newly turned Vampire to stay at her mansion, which she accept under the condition Amy would be there too.

During the next couple of days, Amy witnessed a side of Kamilah she hadn't met yet. She was a dedicated mentor to Lily, scolding her and being harsh when she needed to be, but also supportive and caring. She taught her how to feed, how to avoid the sunlight and even how to fight.

One night, when Lily was feeding on a mortal, she lost control. Almost killing the volunteer. She felt guilty and sad.

"I don't know, this was a mistake…" she lamented, her eyes were filled with tears. "I won't be able to adjust! W-What if I hurt Amy? She's my best friend."

Unnoticed, Amy watched as Kamilah consoled her in her own manner.

"Oh, shut up! Listen, it'll will take years before you're able to fully control your bloodlust. But if you just give up, like a loser… Then, I can't help you anymore."

"How long is it going to take before I'm a badass vampire, like you?"

"A what?" Kamilah opened her mouth in shock, making Amy chuckle. "Anyways, it'll take years of practice and training. But you can do this, Lily. I can sense that."

After speaking some other encouraging words, she offered Lily a drink to relax.

"Tell me the truth," Lily asked, later in the guest room. "What's going on between you and Kamilah?"

"Nothing," Amy sighed. "I told you, she only wanted my blood to bring her brother back to life. And now she hates me, after our fight."

Lily let out a small laugh.

"What?" Amy asked intrigued.

"Amy… The sexual tension between the two of you is undeniable. Sometimes the way you look at each other… It makes me think you're gonna rip each other's clothes off and do it,in front of me."

"Shut up!" Amy hit her with a pillow. "There's no sexual tension, okay? I'm going to sleep now, I'm exhausted. Good night, Lily."

"Good night, Amy."

It had passed 3 A.M, but Amy couldn't sleep. The scene of Lily almost dead, lying on the apartment floor, wouldn't leave her mind. She wondered if her best friend would be able to adapt to that new world.

She got up from the bed and walked to the garden, hoping the fresh air would help her to clear her head.

"Still awake?" Kamilah's voice interrupted.

"Y-Yeah… I'm still a little anxious about Lily's situation."

"She'll be fine."

"I know," noticing Kamilah was moving away, Amy gently grabbed her arm. "Kamilah, wait."

Kamilah turned around, waiting to hear what she had to say.

"I can't thank you enough for everything you've been doing for Lily. I just realized how wrong I was about you. I hope you'll be able to forgive me someday."

Kamilah didn't answer, she turned her head to the side, avoiding Amy's eyes.

"Look, Adrian told me about your plan and your brother. I can't promise you anything but… We can try to find another way. A way that doesn't include my death."

The vampire remained silent.

"This… This about Gaius, isn't it? I'm sorry for what I said. Adrian refused to tell me much about him, but he sounds like a terrible man."

"Amy," Kamilah finally looked at her, clenching her fists in rage. "You have no idea of what he is, or the things he has done to me… I…"

"I know," Amy's hand softly touched her cheek. "He's a monster, differently from you."

The vampire's brown eyes stared deeply inside Amy's. For the first time she looked open, vulnerable… Noticing this, Kamilah pulled away and cleared her throat.

"You should rest a little bit. We have a long day ahead, convincing The Council to approve your friend's turning."