Author's Notes: Alright readers.

I have come up with this chapter and I've been brewing on this one for a few days actually. It's all according to plan.

Let me clear something up; I don't have a series of books to show character development, therefore you will see many struggles in this story. I have to show that some people will grow up in just a few short chapters when real authors take books to do so. To be honest it's actually hard to do at times. This was only the beginning. I didn't want a nice, happy, go-lucky story to begin with. Of course we will get to that, but I need to let the characters grow. If you don't like that, then please tell me so, but please don't bash, chapter after chapter.

I can understand criticism, but I don't get why some people still read the story, if they aren't enjoying it. I could understand that you may not like my story, truly I can; but it starts to get personal if some people keep coming back and saying that they don't like this story or the characters.

I am not trying to make anyone feel bad about anything, but please, if you don't like my story, don't continue it. I can take some bad reviews, they are a GOOD thing in my book; it helps me figure things out, but there comes a time when a writer has to put their foot down. Again-this is not to hurt anyone's feelings, I am simply stating why I am upset.

Don't like it, please don't read it. I am not forcing you to do so and I wouldn't anyway. I love my readers, I truly do and I care about what they think. I care about what the readers who bash my story, because at times they are just really into it and showing me their feelings. I love that about you guys, but I don't enjoy reading reviews that people write that obviously aren't enjoying my story. I just want everyone to be happy!

I am a happy person and I love what I do, I love to write. Nothing will change that. I am sorry if this has bothered anyone, but I had to get it off my chest. I am sorry.

Now, where were we? Oh yes, the next chapter. I've been brewing on this chapter for quite a few days now and I wanted to reach it…(this explains all my updates yesterday) LOL.

Thank you again for your support and Jessa-girl…I love you. Thank you.

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XOXO-SharaMoon

I laid in bed for what seemed like ages. I didn't move the whole day as Eric slept, I couldn't. My mind has been working overtime for the past several hours since I've been awake. What is there to say to say really? Eric kissed me, he got me to lie in bed next to him, and the funniest part of it all was that I was happy where I was.

The years I spent fawning over him, I knew they were foolish, but they did prove a lesson right? No, it just proved that I am fucking insane. Eric hasn't done anything to me and yet I have been treating him very harshly. Funny that I would pick now to think back huh? Nothing was ever his fault, I knew that, but it didn't stop me from parading around acting rudely.

Self-defense was the only thing I have lived on, strived on. I put up my barriers for protection to myself, but it's only making matters worse in all honesty.

Another funny thing was, when I woke up…I was half way across the bed and I was draped over Eric's unmoving body. His arms were splayed out at his sides, so I knew that he didn't pull me over, but I actually went to him. I liked where I was then, but I couldn't stay there.

So here I lay, on the corner of my side of the bed, staring up at the canopy bed, trying to make my brain work with me. I was failing horribly to say the least. One thing I knew for certain was that I was done fighting with Eric. We had a job to do and I would do my part.

About another hour ticked by before Eric stirred next to me and I closed my eyes slowly, taking a deep breath before he turned in my direction.

"Sleep well?" I asked, turning on my side to face him.

His brows knitted downward. "Of course." He answered slowly.

Eric stood up and walked over to his bag, pulling out a new outfit. He headed to the bathroom and I heard the shower start. I fell back onto the pillows thinking of my resolve. I was going to tell him about everything, tonight. The sooner the better. I needed to get it off my chest; I needed to move past it. If I didn't, I would never be able to move forward and possibly have a friendship with Eric. That's what I wanted; I thought it over for a while now. A good seven hours just lying in a bed does that to people.

After fifteen minutes passed, Eric came out of the bathroom. A towel in his left hand was drying his hair and he shot me a glance before turning to throw the towel back into the bathroom.

"Eric, we need to talk." I said, finally getting enough courage.

"We really don't have time for it right now, Sofia. We have to be at the vampire bar in twenty minutes."

I swallowed hard, losing the courage I had before. No, I wouldn't be able to tell him, I was a coward.

"Oh. Yeah, alright. I'll get ready."

I went to my bag and grabbed a black lace shirt and tight dark wash jeans. I sauntered into the bathroom and did all my daily rituals before throwing on my clothes. I stepped out to see Eric sitting on the bed.

"We need to feed." He said.

"What do you mean?" I raised an eyebrow, going over to throw the dirty clothes in another bag.

"I will give you my blood and I will take yours."

I froze a bit, more blood? I turned to him and smirked slightly. "Alright, Mr. Northman."

Again there was that eyebrow. "Come here."

I stepped closer, edging to the side of the bed before plopping down next to him. I gave him a hard stare because he was still looking at me funny.

"Did I do something wrong?"

"No, not wrong. Your attitude seems to have faded."

I sighed. "It shouldn't have been there in the first place and I apologize."

"Really now?" He teased. "This is something else. The great assassin apologizes."

"It's progress right?" I answered.

Eric didn't answer to that but changed the subject. "Lean over toward me."

I did as I was told and I watched him bite into his wrist swiftly before offering me his blood. I took it and drank just a bit, not too much and not too little. I dropped his wrist and looked back to see him. His eyes were closed before they opened slowly, his blue eyes peeking for behind his lidded gaze.

"You ok?" I asked hesitantly. "I, uh, didn't do anything wrong, right?"

"No, you didn't." He answered, sitting up. He pushed my hair off to the other side of my neck before leaning over. He brushed his lips against my skin and I shivered. "That's right, just feel that. Don't think about what I am doing."

I had to gulp. "Are you trying to teach me or something?"

He chuckled but didn't answer. I felt his cool tongue slide across my neck and I jumped probably a few inches off the bed. "Relax, that is what I am trying to do. Don't think further into it."

"Got you." I barely whispered.

His tongue flicked out, running the length of my neck and then back up again. His hand that was by his side, slipped around my waist and pulled me just a bit closer to him. I was breathing a bit heavy, but Eric didn't pay any mind to me at all. He was focused on the task at hand. He was getting blood from me and that was it. It was an act, a ploy for people to see and…I was ok with that now…or at least, I was trying to be ok with it.

I felt the initial sting and I close my eyes tight, my body went ridged. Eric's hand moved to my arm and rubbed soothingly and eventually I relaxed a bit more into it. I sighed when I felt his fangs leave and felt him lick the wounds for a moment.

He pulled away and stood up.

"You said were going to a vampire bar here?" I asked when I caught my breath.

"Yes, well it's down the road a bit, but the vampire wants you to listen in on his human waitresses. He believes one of them is in the Fellowship of the Sun."

"That's a church organization right? That hates vampires?"

"Yes." He said shortly.

"Well I will find whoever is in the organization." I said, standing up and stretching a bit.

"Good. Now, I wanted to let you know that this is different than any other vampire bar."

"How so?" I questioned, grabbing my hair and tossing it over my shoulder.

"There will be…sexual acts in this bar."

"Eric, I am not afraid to see sexual acts." I giggled. "If you remember I walked in on you."

His back froze and for a moment I wished I could take my comment back, because it somehow offended him.

"You did." He said. "I wanted you to be prepared for such things."

"Got ya." I headed to the door but Eric grabbed my hand and pulled me back, facing him.

"What's the matter with you?" He demanded.

I was confused. "What?"

"You're acting…too…"

"Nice?" I supplied. He gave me a withering look and I sighed. "Eric, we have a job to do as you have said. I have been…rather harsh toward you. It's what I wanted to talk about…sort of. Anyway, I am going to follow your lead. We are going to do this job and we are going to make one hell of a show. No one will doubt us, don't worry. "

"I don't worry." He let go of my hand and ushered me out of the hotel.

We pulled up to the bar and I looked out the window.

"Eric?"

"Yes?"

"Liam said something else too." I chanced a glance and he was looking at me to finish what I was saying. "He knew that you haven't…claimed me as in…"

"Sex, yes. So did Felipe and Victor." He paused. "I told them that I you weren't ready for such a commitment and that I wouldn't force myself onto you."

"That was generous." I answered. We were still in the car and it was rather silent for a few moments. "Do you think it will cause suspicion?"

"Not having sex?" He asked, leaning back and crossing his arms. "Why? Do you want to have sex, Sofia?" He smirked.

"I-uh-Eric-I…" I have never stumbled over myself so badly. "No, that's…not what I meant."

"I knew what you meant." He chuckled. "It could cause suspicion. You are a virgin and it is rather odd that you are with a vampire if not for sex."

"That's what I thought." I answered lamely.

"What made you think of this?" He questioned slowly, finally moving to get out of the car.

"Just had a lot to think about tonight anyway." I said.

We walked into the bar together. Eric slipped his arm around my waist and I leaned my head against his side as we walked. Vampires and other supes. I noticed that none of these people were human. I found that rather odd. The crowds didn't really mix though, I noticed. The Weres stayed away from the vampires and so did the other Supes.

To my left I saw a bed in the back and there were people on it, obviously having an orgy. My eyes didn't stay there long as Eric tugged on my waist to tell me to keep moving and I did. I followed him with a smile on my face. I didn't have to work hard for it this time either.

Eric strolled up to the back, where a rather bulky vampire sat. He had human girls grinding against him and licking over his body with his tongue. These were the only humans in here, other than the waitresses. They must be his pets. He smirked at me when he caught my eye.

"Do you want to join, little girl?" He asked, showing me his fangy smile.

Eric was about to open his mouth, but I beat him to it. "No thanks, Im his." I looked up with a smile on my face to see Eric smirking down at me. Yeah, I could totally do this. It could even be a little fun.

"Jeremy, your business seems to be doing well." Eric commented.

"Of course it is. Not very many places like this are out there, but we have lost costumers. There have been protests from the fellowship. One of the waitresses must be supplying them."

"How would you know if it is one of the waitresses that are supplying them?" I asked.

He looked at me sharply. "You need to train your girl when to speak Eric. I didn't think I was talking to her."

Eric growled. "She is free to do as she pleases, Jeremy. She's the one who will be finding out everything that is happening here. You don't want to insult her again, I won't tolerate it."

Jeremy sat back in his seat, waving the girls away from him. "This business is hidden, out of public eye. The waitresses that work here have to sign a contract that states they will not give out the location. We have had protestors outside and it gave away our hide out. Therefore I know it is one of my staff, humans are idiotic and they let such things slip."

"I will just do my job for you then." I nodded and turned on the spot. I closed my eyes and let the barriers fall down. I was bombarded with snarly thoughts first, weres. I passed over them, searching out into the small crowd of human waitresses.

I need new shoes.

Oh…I want to join that sex party, it looks like fun!

I can't believe Cindy did that.

Cindy huh? I peered around deeper in her thoughts, noticing that she had a talk with another waitress, named Cindy. Miraculously Cindy wasn't working tonight, but something in this poor girls head frightened her and she was contemplating running out of the front door.

I dug deeper. I saw what this Cindy girl looked like and she was having a conversation about a certain date, I couldn't pinpoint the date correctly. It was too hazy; I gripped her mind further, looking for the date. Twenty-eighth of March. That was today. I went just a bit further. There was going to be a…

"We need to leave." I turned to Eric, grabbing his hand.

"What?" He asked quickly. Jeremy stepped away from his chair and came to our side.

"There is going to be a suicide bomber, more than just one. There is more to it than just that. They have guns with wooden bullets, Eric, as well as silver. We need to leave." I turned to Jeremy. "Get everyone…"

There was a crash to the front window and immediately people were rushing inside. They were all humans and they were being led by suicide bombers. I gasped as Eric threw me behind the bar and smashed my head to the ground. The bombs went off and the glass behind us broke. Shards rained down on us quickly, cutting into my skin.

Eric growled out, turning us around as another wave of bombs went off. He was trying to get us out of there, but it wasn't working. We were surrounded. There was a man in front of Eric who had a gun in his hand now and I looked up in terror as the man pointed that gun at Eric. Eric began to move, but we were buried deep in crap. I watched as the man pulled the trigger. With a scream, I threw myself against Eric and took the bullet in the back of my shoulder. My eyes went wide. That shit hurt.

Eric wasted no time; he moved quickly and grabbed the gun before the guy could shoot another one off or at least I didn't thinkthere were anymore shots. With one twist, Eric pushed the gun back and knocked the guy in the face with the butt of the gun. Eric spun around, grabbing me in his arms before he jumped over the table and out through the roof of the building that was tumbling down.

I was in shock and I stared through the sky as we flew through the night, over trees and bushes. I looked down and it felt like I was returning back to my childhood memories, which were once so good for me. Memories that I used to love thinking about. I was flying through the night sky with Eric once more and I could enjoy it.

For the first time I felt tears prick my eyes and flow down my cheeks.

Eric's eyes found mine and he was looking intent. I closed my eyes for a moment.

"Stay awake." He commanded gruffly, shaking me slightly as he flipped me into his arms so that I could see his face properly. "I mean it don't go to sleep."

"I'm fine Eric." I stated.

"No, you aren't."

"I only got shot once." I said softly, my eyes drooping.

"No you didn't!" He shook me again. "Sofia, after the first hit you were hit several times."

"Weird." I laughed softly, my head clouding up a bit. "Didn't feel the rest."

"Just stay awake as long as you can. We're almost there, alright?"

"Where? I don't…need to…go to the…hospital." I slurred. "I will…be fine."

"To the hotel." He answered me.

"How many times…was I…hit?" I asked out of curiosity.

"The guy shot a once more and the other shot at least five before he was taken down."

"Oh…" I answered. "Really…I'm fine."

"You're bleeding too heavily." Eric said, flying faster, cursing in another language. I remember that language. Did he use the same curse word the last time too? I think so. "I am going to check the wounds and if it is too bad then I will take you to the hospital."

The blackness was coming for me. I didn't know exactly where I was hit at and if it was on any major organs I could be fucked, but I wasn't worried. My knight was here, he saved me. I smiled faintly.

"Eric…?" I whispered as the void finally took hold of me.

He shook me again, trying to keep me awake, but he knew it wasn't working because he used his favorite curse word again. "Sofia, hold on."

I smiled and blinked just for a moment, my vision cleared. "Eric…I really…really miss…your long hair." I whispered and then I finally went under.