Here is the new chapter! Enjoy and forgive me for some mistakes. : )

Daniel's POV

'' You don't scare me, demon!''- The young boy hissed and spat blood. I narrowed my eyes and crossed my arms. This mortal was trying to act tough, and this fueled the anger in me more. I had nearly broke the human, my countless invasions of his mind had left the mortal shaking like a leaf and sweating. But I had discovered some of the rebels' hiding spots, but I needed more. Thanks to the strong chains, the pathetic shooter could remain sitting on the chair in front of me. I wanted to be the one to question him, to make him pay for attacking me, the girls and ruining my plans for a nice and pleasant evening. For scaring my guests, and wasting a reservation in one of the best restaurants in this town.

''Such bravery. But you didn't succeed. I am alive.''- I leaned forward and grabbed the armrests of the chair, the human boy was tied to. My face was close to the mortal's and I smiled, making sure my fangs were showing. My smile became wider, when the eyes of our attacker lowered to my canines and I saw fear in his brown eyes. So he fears after all, I thought as I saw him gulp, still looking at my canines. –'' Now would you tell me who told you where we would be or I will have to break something else?''- The mortal, Josh Greenway, his blood was in our database, in the list of approved donors- healthy. I wondered if I had drank from him, or I hadn't have the pleasure to. Dear Josh really was unique to pull a gun at me, my girls and dare to shoot us. His friends ,too. Too bad I couldn't kill them myself, for ever threatening mine or my guests' safety. But the young boy wasn't so lucky . So far he had endured a few cut fingers and a broken kneecap . I had nearly drowned him a couple of times, and always found it fascinating how the human continued to curse me, my kind and act tough. I wanted to cause him pain. I wished to savor this. The mortal boy had ruined our night. The girls were terrified and they had barely eaten anything at dinner. I knew how to comfort a woman, but I didn't know how my guests would react if I had hugged them. So I had only reassured they were safe and hired another guard for each one of them. The thought about the mortal girls not attending school crossed my mind, but I decided against it. Kamelia had been locked inside for a long time, and I doubted that the other girls would prefer to stay inside the walls of my home.

'' I will never tell you anything, monster!''- Josh spat in my face and I hit him pretty hard across the face. The mortal lost conscious for several minutes and I threw a bucket of water at him, to wake him up. The boy coughed and eyed me and grinned. –'' I failed, but there will be others. They will succeed to murder you and your whores!''- Another strong blow and the mortal spat more blood. I ripped the chains off and lifted the body high in the air by the collar. Josh regained conscious and tried to free himself, but my power outmatched his at least then times more.

'' What did you just called my guests?!''- I pinned the boy at the nearest wall, and tightened a little the hold around his neck. Josh tried to kick me, but it was no use.

'' They are not clean anymore.''- The mortal said , voice raspy, and I stopped choking him. Although I wanted to so badly. –'' They have associated with you, demons, and one of them will become a vampire. Too bad I couldn't kill the girl.''- I punched him not withholding my force in the stomach and Josh groaned. That vermin mentioning Kamelia made me see red. The girl that now was sleeping , could have died if I hadn't saved her. And I couldn't allow that. Kamelia Owens had made me angry, but I didn't want her death or to be injured. I wondered why had I shielded with my body this girl, when I had nearly decided to send her home. She shouldn't matter to me, maybe next week Kamelia won't be in the mansion and I would forget about ever meeting her. What had made me risk my own safety and be wounded again for this particular mortal girl? The first bullet had hurt bad enough, but a second? I didn't know what had gotten into me to protect a human, and Kamelia above all, the only one amongst my guests that pissed me off. My body had just moved on its own accord, eyes glued to the blond girl. I had known the bullet will hit her. I could have let one of the guards to protect Miss Owens, but the fear had overtaken me. Kamelia Owens was still my chosen girl, my guest and I had felt it like my duty to save her. Besides something about seeing the blond mortal wounded or even dead, had caused my chest to tighten by fear even now. Silly for me to worry about humans, but I had reacted without thinking then. Now when I think about it, I still couldn't find out why. Humans were food and pleasure for me, but I couldn't let one of them die when I can prevent it . I have become closer to the girls, even if I didn't want it to. I was responsible for their lives.

'' Don't ever call my girls like that ever again! And your pitiful people won't ever touch a hair of my girls! I will personally find and kill you all, if you try again !''- Another blow in the stomach. Josh yelled and curled into a ball on the ground and I kicked him in the rub cage.

'' You may torture me all you want, I won't tell you anything.''- The mortal was coughing blood on the floor. My trousers were ruined, my hands bloody, but I didn't care.-'' Others will come.''- Josh lifted his head and looked me into the eyes.

'' Let them come. I shall be expecting them.''- I lifted the mortal again by the collar and pinned him against the wall. I lowered my head and sank my fangs deep into Josh Greenway's neck. The mortal screamed, and I smiled. The blood surely was good, and I bit deeper. I entered the boy's mind, stopped drinking and closed my eyes. The boy screamed again, when I searched his mind for memories. Josh was trying to resist, but the pain and blood loss weakened him, and images flashed before my eyes. Women, men, a map, and weapons. A basement. Someone was giving the rebels weapons, and I delved deeper into the vermin's mind for a name, as well for the others' identities. Who had told them where we would be? I managed to learn the names of four traitors, but when I applied more pressure to find more information, I was immediately pulled out from the mortal's head. Josh Greenway's body couldn't handle the blood loss and my powers , the boy had a heart attack and died in my arms. I dropped the limp body with disgust on the floor and wiped my mouth. I washed my hands off the blood. I will have a nice talk with one of my servants- Samuel, the one that betrayed me.

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Kamelia's POV

I couldn't sleep well that night, after I was nearly shot. My hands were shaking, and the gun was still before my eyes, every time I close them or look away. The malice on that boy's face, his words. Was really how some of the town see us like? Tainted, betrayers? Only because I had the misfortune of Daniel coming into my school and me catching his eye! As if I wanted to be taken from my home and live with a vampire , and maybe marry him! As if I wanted to be turned into a bloodsucker myself, if I become Daniel's wife! But I guess some only see the huge limo, the fancy house and think the four of us as … I had cried a lot when I had tried effortlessly to get some sleep that night. I had been so terrified, and had locked my room twice, something I hadn't done these days. I perfectly well knew the whole house was heavily guarded, but I was still scared. I hadn't ever feel so small as I did then.

The bullet had literally missed me just with seconds and who knows, I might have been seriously hurt or even dead, if Daniel hadn't pushed me out of the way and took the bullet for me. My life could have ended right there, in front of the cinema, just minutes after I had watched a movie I had long anticipated. I wouldn't ever see my mother again, Tony, my friends. I would be gone forever or in the best case, just wounded.

My mother had learned about the attack, it had been in the late news. I remember jumping slightly, when my phone had rang just when I entered my room , and I saw my mom's number. I had dropped my bag on the floor, and slid down the wall and hugged my knees, as I answered her.

'' Kami, please tell me you are all right!''- My mom was hysterical and my throat had tightened as I heard her crying. –'' The reporter said about a shooting! Please, sweetheart!''- I had pulled off the hairpins and threw them across the room.

'' I am fine, mom. Daniel and the guards managed to get us out from there without any of us getting hurt. I am safe.''- I had sniffed and wiped the tears in my eyes. I had to be strong for her, and not show how much I was scared.

'' Are you hurt? ''- I had looked down. One of my heels was broken, I had ran so fast to the car. Now my once beautiful shoes , the second pair I had here, were ruined .

'' No.- We had talked about a 20 minutes or so. My mother had stopped crying , and I had managed to control my tears. No need to worry her more. If I had told my mother I had been shot at, she would probably have a heart attack out of worry. The news had hidden this fact, and I was glad they did. The reporters only said there have been an assassin attempt on the mayor's son, with no casualties.

I remember undressing like in a fog, brushing my teeth and getting beneath the covers. Beatrice had offered to spent the night with me here, but I refused. My friend needed sleep as much as I did. Trish feared for me, but I wanted to be alone. I had school in the morning. Daniel wanted firstly to not let us go tomorrow, but part of me was glad he let us go. I was scared to be outside , but the thought of spending another day or two inside the mansion, with all those servants, their gossiping, which I had heard once or twice- it would drive me insane.

During the long moments I had fought with the insomnia, I stared at the ceiling , just thinking. Daniel, a vampire, saved me from danger and risked getting hurt because of me. The more I repeat in my head this, the more true it got. It became as real at the bullet , flying right at me. The man , that had been my sole hating focus, had shielded me. My master had threw himself over me, face , full of concern and fear. Fear for me, a mere mortal ? The one girl, the vampire had treated as lower, a servant without even paying her ? If I had been a more romantic person, I would think Daniel had done this because he fancied me. But this was no fairytale, and I sincerely doubted my master had saved me just for my beauty, blue eyes or some sudden love interest for me. But the way the vampire's green eyes stared at mine, how gentle he was when he helped me stand up, how he checked me for any wounds . My master was an attractive man and any woman would be flattered if he had saved her life, and he to show the same concern I saw in his eyes. Me? I was confused. I owned my life to this guy. The same one that made me do all those chores and he bothered to protect me?! I was one of Daniel's chosen girls after all, not that it had mattered to him when I brought him coffee or vacuumed his room. Did he do it because he felt responsible for me, us ? That must be it. The prospect of my master protecting me from danger because he had suddenly developed a romantic interest in me , was hilarious. I doubted that I was his type, Djina suited Daniel the best. She always tends to look perfect, he does too. Djina is arrogant, Daniel is too. They were perfect for each other. No way a girl like me could spark an interest in him. Not that I wanted to. But I still owned Daniel my life and I would try to act more nicely with him. The vampire may have treated me awful, but I was taught better. When a person saves your life, you are in debt to him. Even if that person was my master, Daniel, a guy I had wished he just drop dead at least 30 times when I had followed his orders . I wanted to thank him in person , so I had gone to his room.

I knocked on the door and took a deep breath. What was I doing? I had already thanked him, but I felt need to say more.

'' Who is it?''- His voice made me jump and I nearly ran away, but I found my voice to answer.

'' It's me, Kamelia. Can I talk with you for a minute, Master Daniel?''- I waited with bated breath and when the door opened, I gulped. Daniel stood before me, his shirt half-buttoned, without a tie, and his hair seemed really soft. Yes, the vampire was definitely a sinfully beautiful man indeed.

'' Why aren't you in bed?''- The vampire let me in and closed the door behind me. I turned around and took a deep breath. I had prepared what to say, but now when I found myself face to face with him, I forgot everything.

'' I…''- I blushed and hated myself for this. Closing my eyes for a minute, I gathered my thoughts. –'' I wanted to thank you for saving my life, Master Daniel. I know I had said it, but I felt the need to do it again. I know you didn't have to risk your safety for me, and I'm forever in your debt. I realize I had caused you trouble and your kind gesture really …''- I started crying , I didn't want to in front of my vampire master, I couldn't prevent it. I owed Daniel my life, like it or not. My master had acted the most human way with me by protecting me. If he was anybody else, I would hug him immediately , but I didn't dare do that.

'' Please, don't cry, Kamelia.''- Daniel was in front of me, so close and I lifted my eyes to meet his green ones. The dark-haired man caressed my cheek and wiped a tear.-'' You don't have to thank me. I was awful to you, and saving you was the least I could do. I don't want us to be enemies, Kamelia, let me in at least for a few days. ''- Why my master has to be so handsome? Why he can't be some old guy? I reminded myself what Daniel had put me through, so I could break away easily from the charms of his voice, or that handsome face.

'' I will try. I promise, Master Daniel.''- The vampire ran a hand through my hair and I lost my breath. Daniel's touch was so warm, and set delightful shivers down my spine. The vampire removed his hand, realizing he had touched me, my hair- something he hadn't done before. My master cleared his throat, and ruffled his own hair this time.

'' Call me Daniel. It would be more suitable.''- He smiled at me, little shyly . I returned the smile.-'' We can talk more tomorrow. You need sleep, Kamelia.''- Daniel walked me to my room. We passed one servant girl, Glenda, and I was absolutely sure the gossip would spread around the whole mansion.-'' Have pleasant dreams, Kamelia.''- Daniel lifted my hand to his lips and kissed it. I blushed.

'' You, too, Daniel.''- I watched him disappear down the corridor and head towards the staircase .

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The whole school knew about the accident. My master had intended firstly to not let us attend, but then doubled our guard. I was with Michael and another vampire- Adam, a blond-haired tall guy. I didn't know if this would be permanent. I had accustomed to Michael, I really did. Adam had introduced himself to me, bowed and kissed my hand , but he was still a stranger. I had asked Michael when we were alone about my new guard. No matter how long Adam would be with me, we would have to tolerate one another. I had wanted to know was he bad, would he yell at me.

'' Well…''- Michael had bit his lips and I swallowed, anticipating his answer. We were about to head for the school, I had been checking if I had forgotten to put anything in my school bag. I had paused my movements, and looked straight at the vampire. Adam had gone to feed. –'' I have met Adam Sinclair a couple of times during the years , working for the Turner family.''- Michael had smiled at me, his grey eyes were kind and they had relaxed me.-'' From what I have heard and seen, Sinclair is a good soldier, brave. I doubt that he will treat you bad, Kamelia, he married a human girl soon, and his wife is happy with him.''-I had grimaced at this. A human , happy with a vampire? I enjoyed talking with Michael, although he was a blood drinking creature. But the idea of marrying a vampire and simply be happy with him, or in love , was too much for me. It seemed unreal. –'' I know it seems hard to believe, but some of us don't think you, mortals, for lower. I don't. I won't ever hit you, unless you disobey mine or Daniel's orders. I think you are a brave and smart girl, Kamelia, and I really don't want to see you hurt. ''

So I was a bit worried about the new guard, Daniel had said that it would be until he catches all the people, involved in the attack. I had tried to pry something out of Michael, but he never answered my questions. I didn't have any doubts that the young man was tortured , although I wasn't sure I wanted to know how. I was more interested about the people behind the attack. I had heard rumors about a Resistance. There had been another murder attempts across the country, during the past months . But I never thought that I will see with my own eyes rebels. Most of the humans now were just going to work, trying to live like we weren't enslaved. Any act of treason was punishable so we had learned to obey and not cause trouble. But there was still some people, men and women who had weapons and didn't fear to stood up against the vampires, the dominating race now. It fascinated me and frightened me equally. I could have become a victim to their rage, but I couldn't help but admire their courage. From where they had found weapons, learned where we would be? How many of them were in our town, who was helping them? Did I know some of them? But Michael had changed the subject, saying that he didn't wanted to worry me with things like these, and he hinted that it wasn't my concern. I had wanted to yell at him, that it surely was, my life was threatened, but I fear I had overstepped my bounders with these questions and I had apologized to my guard for asking them. Michael hadn't seemed angry, but his grey eyes were judging me, as if wondering about my sudden interest in the rebels. The vampire might think I was asking because of the hope of someone from the Resistance to rescue me, but the bullet from last night had completely changed that.

Now I was walking next to Beatrice down the corridor to our first class, my two guards behind me. I still felt Michael casting me strange glances, we had talked a bit in the car, but I still felt awkward. Adam had bought me coffee from the vending machine and I thanked him. He wasn't obliged to do that, but I felt he wanted us to get on well. It would be easy for him to protect me if I obey and if we don't argue. And I would try to be good, like I do with Michael. Maintaining a somewhat close to friendship relation with my guard was good for both of us.

'' I am sorry, but we will need a few more chairs.''- My new guard said to my Biology's teacher , when she saw the six vampires behind us. Since that had begun , our teachers were used to having a three more students , and there were always free chairs. Mrs. Brown quickly sent two boys to find more chairs. I walked in and froze when I saw Anthony.

'' Kami, I was so worried!''- My boy stood up , but stopped just a few steps in front of me. Michael was at my right, and Tony took the hint, but said to my guard.-'' I thought she was hurt, can't I at least talk to her?!''- My boy was never taking his brown eyes away off me, and I wanted to cry. The need to hug him and melt in his embrace was so overwhelming, that I took a step towards him.-'' Her mother will ask how she is! I live nearby ! Please.''- His voice broke.

'' All right, but 10 minutes. Me and Adam will be present. Don't touch her, boy.''- Michael said finally, and I wanted to hug him for this, but it would be wrong. Instead I was the first to walk outside, followed by Tony and my guards.

'' Are you really OK?''- Anthony leaned against the wall, and did the same, but keeping a distance. The vampires were near, but I focused only on Tony. My boy's eyes lowered to my neck, asking silently if I had been bitten or abused in some way.

'' Yes, I am fine. You don't have to worry. And I wasn't hurt in any way.''- Tony mustn't know about Daniel's punishment and the cause of it. This was my mistake, and it would only upset my mother more, if my boy finds out and tell her. Anthony lives near our home and I had dined countless times in his home, or he in mine. Our families were friends, we had celebrated together New Year's eve. It felt like a another life, when I think about it.

'' But this is dangerous, Kami! You could have…''- Tony closed his eyes and I wanted to hold his hand, but I couldn't.

'' But I am safe, Anthony. Listen, I… am sorry about yesterday and ….about what you heard. It's not…''- God, I so wished we were alone! How to make my boy understand that I wasn't enjoying myself in the mansion with Daniel?!

'' I know this is a big chance for a girl. To live like a princess. ''- Tony eyed me and I gulped.-'' I know you, Kamelia, you don't care about those things. But hearing you say all those things , and now assuring me you are fine …I don't know what to think. Either you are hiding something, or you really are liking this lifestyle. I bet it is the first one. ''- I closed my eyes, the world started to spin , but I shook my head. Finally I gathered the courage to look Anthony in the eyes. His were concerned, and my heart melted. I only nodded, I couldn't say more.

'' You should go back in class.''- Adam broke my stare with Tony and I was the first one to enter through the door.