The greatest things in the world are car rides. I can get sooooooo much more done than normally. Because of that, I wrote this chapter and the next in advance. Awesome, right? I'll probably post faster because of it, too. Enjoy!

Chapter 14: Friends?

"Do you really have to leave?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

"Aro said that this is my day to go, Marcus. I need to get out of here. I haven't left since I was human."

He pulled me closer, "You know, I have a say in this too. He's not the leader. I hold power here. We're even."

I laughed, "Maybe you should show it." He looked at me in shock before I laughed again and, kissing his nose, jumped out of bed. I got on my clothes and shrugged on my robe. He stared at me blankly.

"What are you thinking about?" I asked.

This question brought him out of his reverie and he smirked, "I was just imagining you in that robe. And nothing else."

I worked hard to control my breathing as I trembled. Two could play at this game.

I sauntered over to him and whispered in his ear, "Maybe that fantasy can come true when I get home," I kissed his neck, "Bye." And walked out of the room, leaving behind a wide eyed pale-faced vampire.

"No!"

"Yes."

"You can't be serious!" I looked in the mirror. "I can't go out in public in THIS!" I gestured to the tight short dress I was wearing.

"You HAVE to." She walked up behind me, "You are the temptress today. You're grabbing the men, of course. I have families today. Santiago has the women." She laughed, "He is quite the character."

"Another reason I shouldn't go." I said, "I have no clue who Santiago is. Besides, isn't the men Heidi's job?"

She seemed reluctant to answer the question. "Well, yes. But when she heard you were going too." She bit her lip, "She quit out for the day. Said that she won't go out when you are out also."

I sighed, "She really hates me, doesn't she?" Gianna nodded. "Oh well," I said, "What we really need to worry about is the abomination you call clothing on me."

She laughed, "Stop. Now let me finish." She fixed the last piece of hair and gestured me to look in the mirror.

Holy. Shit.

The dress was a bright red that hugged all of my curves. The front extenuated my cleavage, and the short sleeves hung off of my shoulders slightly. My eyes had dark shadow on them, and I was wearing bright red lipstick. Green contacts hid my crimson eyes. My hair was curled into large spirals. I looked down. Bright red stilettos hugged my feet. I gulped.

"Come on!" she said, and pulled us to the door of her room to meet up with the others.

"Wait!" I said, "I forgot my phone." and ran to my room.

When I opened the door, I saw Marcus reading a book in Latin by the fire. I slowly walked to the bedside table. Marcus' head snapped up, and I could have sworn his eyes popped out of his head.

"Anna," he groaned, and grabbed me, pulling me into a crushing kiss. I pushed away.

"You'll mess up my makeup." I squeaked.

He looked me over, "Who is this sexy outfit for?" He asked sarcastically.

I giggled, "I'm going out, remember?"

His look turned from playful to scornful, "Out? In this?" he gestured to the thin strap of fabric. I nodded. He growled, "Oh no, you're not." He picked me up and ran out of the room.

"Hey! Put me down!" I yelled and kicked and punched him. He kept running until we were at a small room. He tossed me into the chair.

"What the hell, jackass?" I screamed.

"You are NOT going out there!"

"Why not?"

"You cannot go out and let everyone see you in THAT!" He growled into my ear, "You. Are. Mine."

I growled back, "I don't belong to anyone."

You did the voice in my head said.

He sighed, "I'm sorry. It's just, you look so, sexy, in that. I just didn't want to share." He closed his eyes. "I apologize."

I smiled, "You think I would be interested in those men?" I snorted, "Like I could ever love anyone as much as I love you."

What about more?

I hugged him close, "I have to go. I promise, I'll be loyal." I kissed his nose, "Bye." I ran out of the room.

"What took you so long?" Gianna asked me when I got to the meeting area.

I grinned, "Complication."

Alec and I walked the streets of Volterra freely today. Gianna had changed the forecast for me, just in case I walk out of the boundaries. We looked around for good bait.

In the meantime, my throat was burning like crazy, and I had to hold my breath to keep from going on a rampage. Alec looked for good men to take.

"That one," he said, and pointed to a middle-aged man eating a hot dog.

I sighed and nodded. Here we go.

I walked to the man. He dropped his hot dog immediately.

"Hello." I said. He gulped.

"H-hi."

I tried to act as sexy as possible, "I'm working for a company that is in DESPERATE need for some customer opinions. Would you mind giving it a try? For me?" I batted my eyelashes. A new bead of sweat dripped down his face.

"U-h. Okay."

"Great. See that woman in the grey t-shirt?" I pointed to Gianna, who was talking to a family of four.

"Y-yes."

"Follow her. I'll be there when you arrive. Don't have too much fun without me." I got close to him. I struggled to stay in control. Only two more hours and I could kill him. He nodded weakly and walked to the group of people next to Gianna. She looked at me and smiled.

"Nice work." Alec said from behind me. "Shall we try some more?"

We ended up getting about 5 men in the end, all of them falling from my beauty. In that time, Alec and I started to talk more.

"I'm so concerned for her," Alec said about Jane, "We don't keep secrets from each other. She sits in her room all day. Aro can't even tell me what's wrong. She won't let him touch her." He sighed. "I'm scared that she is going to run away from me."

I looked at him intently, "She won't. I'd never allow it."

He smiled, "Thank you."

We walked to the doors to the main office when Alec turned to me.

"I don't want to hate each other anymore. Friends?" He held out his hand.

I shook his hand, "Friends."

I walked to my room when I heard a croak from another room.

"Anna?" I walked into the room and found Jane on her bed, curled against the wall.

"Yes?"

"You're friends with Alec?" I nodded.

Her face was laced with pain. My heart nearly broke.

"Could—Could you be careful with him? I don't want him to get hurt." Her eyes bore onto mine, "Please?"

How could I deny such a request? "Okay."

"Thank you." She said, and turned her head.

"Jane?" she looked back up at me, this time with a more pained expression.

"Yes?"

"Are you alright?"

She cringed, and tried to lie, "Yes." I nodded and left the room, shutting the door behind me.

What was wrong with her?

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