I was staring through the window absently. Tyler offered to drive me home to collect my own clothes and textbooks. I had decided to make space for mine in the huge wardrobe-the ones James purchased in stalkerish way were nice but I was fond of mine. When I mentioned that to him, his face paled and said that it was my right to be angry. And here I am, leading conversation with Tyler about his daughter's school and trying to act normal. I shot a look at Jacob, sitting next to me. The guy, who looked like some rocker and ready to pick a fight if given a wrong stare, was actually quite nice. He told jokes and I started to like him but he was just another vampire fate brought into my life. I listened to the lyrics, coming from the radio and realized how my life changed and I wasn't the girl I was before the tornado named James crushed my world. My soul mate is a vampire, his ex wants to kill me, I have a bodyguard and a normal boy who I wanted to hug. I had called Michael but he was on soccer practice and Amanda was studying. I wished to thank James for saving my boyfriend and keeping him safe. Last night I knew that he would have left Michael bleed out .His eyes just stared at my boy's body as if taking pleasure of his suffering. But that wasn't the way to win me over and he knew it.

As soon as I unlocked the front door, my mom pulled me into tight hug.

'"My baby, you are OK!'"- She placed kisses on my cheeks. My dad gave me bear hug too. A man greeted me; his name was Gabriel, the vampire watch Eric provided.

My mom shot an angry glare towards Jacob.-''I have enough of those monsters in my house. Tell your boss to call his man off.''

'"James Morgan is not my boss, Madame, his maker is. Everything is for you own protection. Once the threat is gone, I will leave."- Gabriel told, arms crossed.

''Mom, please.I'm not keen of this sutiation either. We'll keep in touch, I promise. But right now, invite Jacob in, he is going to help me pack."'- She did that and my bodyguard fled the stairs and stood beside me.

I sighed, opened my wardrobe and sorted my clothes into piles.

""Where is your suitcase?''-Jake asked and I told him to look under the bed. I began packing in silence, and my rocker protector didn't break it. I had so many memories here-watching movies with Mandy, writing essays with Michael…I added my make up but I accidently pushed the crystal ballerina off the shelf. Jacob grabbed it before it hit the ground.

''Here you go. It's beautiful.'"- He said putting it back.

''I got it from my boyfriend for my birthday. You must think I'm awful-living with your boss and loving another. - I hugged one teddy bear and sat on the bed.

'"No, you are just confused. Every person in your situation will act the same. You were pretty tough when you yelled at James.''-Jake winked at me and I smiled.-""And I'm telling you this as your babysitter-you are not as weak as he thinks.''

I laughed and said seriously.-""Will you teach me how to fight then?'".-He got a mischievous gleam in his eyes. - ''I'll think about it, but first let's pack. Come on'"-he smirked and put the toy in my suitcase.

My mood brightened and I even enjoyed preparing my luggage. Jacob was like the big brother I never had and he grew on me from our first day together. I will have to thank James for choosing a guy I could put up with. After saying goodbye and promising to visit tomorrow, we got back to my soul mate's mansion. I told my bodyguard that studying were my plans for the day and he wished my good luck and entered the room next to mine, saying that if I need him, he would know. So I unpacked and focused on my incoming History exam and prayed that my life wouldn't get weirder.

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I washed the blood from my hands. Eric and I had questioned the men that knew about Victoria. They passed the test, even the mind reading one. They were loyal .Who I have missed? I vowed to check some of my employees. I ran a wet hand through my hair, I was so tired. I had a pile of documents, waiting for me and found the strength to walk to my ofiice.I ran into Emily, who was sneaking cookies.

""Uncle James, you are back!'"-The little girl smiled sweetly at me.-'"Please don't tell mom about these.""

I knelt and put a finger to my lips.-""Your secret is safe with me, princess."'- We pinky sweared.I was happy that Tyler's family shares the house with me. I loved them all and they make this big place more pleasant and filled with joy.

'"I like Vicky, she is very pretty. Is she gone stay with us?""-the child asked and I wanted nothing more to say yes.

'"I hope so, Emma. We just have to be good to her.''- I ruffled the girl's hair and entered my office. I lost track of time reading those documents. I got up, poured some whisky and massaged my temples. A wave of peace, happiness, washed over me-it was coming from Vicky. I contacted Jacob and asked him where she was.

'"Your girl is watching a movie with Emily in the cinema salon.I''m with them. You have to respect boundaries, boss.'"- Through the phone I could hear them talking and laughing. I felt ashamed-he was right. I can't control every step my girl makes ,she is not my prisoner. I decided to go to them and take a break from the paperwork. The cinema salon was next to the gym –my home was big and I wanted to have all comforts in it. That's why I created those rooms but the last time I used them was long ago. I want to share them with my girl, swim in the pool together but that is just wishful thinking. I have to befriend her first. Victoria, Emma and Jacob were watching a movie, eating popcorn and drinking sodas. They were obviously having fun and I felt like an intruder when they turned their heads at my direction. Victoria looked like an older sister to Emily as the two of them were snuggled under a blanket together. Their hairs were tied in loose ponytails and bowl of popcorn was between them. Jacob was opening soda cans on his seat next to Victoria.

'"Uncle James, come and watch with us.'"- Emma turned around and Victoria tensed up. I was envious-everyone seemed closer to her, even Jake could make her happy, while all I brought her was anger and misery.

'"Ok, what is it about?'"-while I listened the girl's explanations I looked at my beauty. Maybe the idea of being near me, and doing something simple together as this, didn't appeal her much. But she was comfortable around Emily and Jacob, so I took the seat on Emma's left side, just to irritate Vicky. I'm not leaving you, princess. A little childish, I know but it did the trick. Vicky stared at me coldly but filled a fresh bowl and passed it to me.

'"Thank you, angel.'"- I responded with a charming smile, leant back and got lost in the moving pictures on the screen.