I had a major headache when I woke up. I always hated it when my power to make others sleep was used against me. I always woke up with a headache. I rolled over to go back to sleep when the previous night came flooding back to me. I bolted upright and looked around. I was in a grand room on a king sized bed underneath silk sheets. The windows were covered with thick drapes so no sunlight could slip through.

I threw the covers aside and slipped off the bed. The first thing I realized was that I wasn't wearing the hospital gown anymore. In its place was a sheer white nightgown.

"What the hell?" I mumbled. Just then a loud knock sounded at the door, making me jump. I didn't move and whoever it was knocked again. I hesitantly walked toward the door. I didn't open it right away. Instead, I placed my ear against it to see if I could hear anything on the other side.

"I can hear you, you know," Raidyn said, sounding bored.

I jumped back from the door, clutching at my heart. I opened the door and produced a fireball in my hand. Raidyn stepped inside and locked the door behind him. I didn't waste any time. I threw the ball of fire at him as soon as the door was closed. It wasn't quick enough. He dodged it easily and the fireball hit the door, leaving behind scorch marks.

His hand was around my throat in a heartbeat. He squeezed, but not hard enough to crush my windpipe. I grabbed at his wrist but he wouldn't budge. "Don't do that again," he said. "Or I will bind your powers."

"Get your fucking hands off me," I rasped.

"Promise to be good?" he asked.

In response, I spat in his face. He growled and threw me across the room. I hit the wall hard and collapsed to the ground. I lay there, unmoving. Even after drinking Jasmine's tea and sleeping while my body healed, I still hadn't regained my full strength. He walked over and stared down at me.

"You try to kill me and then you kidnap me from the hospital. What do you want?" I said.

"I don't want anything," he said. "It's Blane that wants you. You didn't really think that I actually went off on my own, did you? You see, I can't just go off on my own. Blane sired me. I have no choice but to obey his every wish."

I sat up slowly. "At least I'll get my chance at him," I mumbled.

"Yes, you'll get your chance, but not until after he's killed everyone you love and care about." He clapped his hands together. "And speaking of people you love and care about, I have a surprise for you." He walked to the door and opened it. I stood as quickly as I could and faced the door. He motioned to someone outside the door before stepping aside. Two figures stepped into the room then, dressed in cloaks, their faces hidden in the shadows of their hoods.

"I don't get it," I said, crossing my arms over my chest. "What's the surprise?"

Almost simultaneously, the two newcomers pulled their hoods back, revealing their faces for the first time. I took a step back when I saw their faces.

I shook my head. "No, this can't be real," I muttered.

Raidyn stepped forward. "But it is, Persephany. It is real."

I stared past him and into the eyes of two of the people that I once loved. I stared into the light, sky blue eyes of Gregory, who only a few days ago had been grieving over the loss of the love of his life. But he didn't have to grieve any longer. Alana, with her light, hazel eyes and wicked smile, stood next to him. It was the first time I'd seen Alana since she left with Gregory and James over six months ago. Now they were one of them, a bloodsucking demon.

"Why did you target them?" I spat at Raidyn.

"I didn't. Blane did. Haven't you figured it out by now? He's going after everyone you're close to. He's going to make you suffer before he kills you and takes your powers." He laughed manically as he walked towards me. I didn't back up. I refused to back down from him. He grabbed my arms and pulled me close to his body. His skin was cool to the touch, his mouth only inches away.

He bent down and pressed his lips to mine. And it was just like before. The moment our lips touched, I melted against him. The fire that I'd felt the last time burned even stronger than before. It wasn't until that moment that I realized just how much I had liked our last kiss and just how much I had been longing for another. His hands pressed against my lower back, pressing me closer against his chiseled body. And like last time he pulled away too soon, leaving us both a little breathless.

"Mmm, you taste so good. Blane will definitely take his time with you," he whispered.

"Tell that murdering bastard to go to hell," I replied.

He chuckled and backed out of the room. Alana and Gregory followed him out, closing the door. I heard a faint clicking sound and knew that they were locking me in. But something struck me just as the lock clicked into place. I couldn't believe that Raidyn had forgotten.

I smiled to myself as I realized that Raidyn had forgotten to bind my powers. All it would take was a little bit of magic and I would be out of here in no time. Of course, I would most likely have to fight my way out at some point.

So I would rest and regain my full strength.

And then I would escape.