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Chapter 25

"Do you think that is a wise plan this soon?" Josef asked. "I know that they're accustomed to vamps but it's still a risk. I'm sorry Savannah but it is."

Savannah nodded, feeling a bit apprehensive at Rayna's suggestion as well. The last persons she wanted to hurt would be Charity or Anthony. The thought of losing control and attacking them left her unsettled.

"No, I think Rayna's suggestion is a good one. They are Savannah's friends. She is less likely to see them as food," Tyson spoke up surprising everyone. They all knew how protective he was of Charity. "Savannah won't hurt them."

"Anthony was a big help when I was turned," Beth added.

Savannah brightened at Tyson and Beth's support. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad.

"Besides there are enough of us here to make sure that no one gets hurt," Mick said simply.

Moriah looked at Josef and smiled.

"It appears that wisdom is not exclusively tied to age. The young ones have valid points. But may I suggest we wait until tomorrow night. A little more time for adjustment is a wise move," Granny advised giving Savannah a reassuring smile.

Savannah smiled back and then found her attention drawn to the carafes of blood. The smell commanded her interest and she found her thirst returning. She touched Tyson's arm and nodded to show him where she was going. Crossing to the bar, she sniffed and found the one that appealed the most. Pouring two glasses, she returned to Tyson and handed him a glass while sipping hers. It did not escape her that everyone had followed her every move and a rush of pride ran through her to see approval in their eyes. Savannah felt her own jumbled emotions begin to relax as she focused on the pride in Tyson's eyes.

Tyson reached out and stroked one hand along her arm, the knot in his stomach loosening as Savannah demonstrated improved control. The fears that Josef had expressed at Savannah's turning had weighed heavily on him and he had seriously considered disappearing with her if the others thought she couldn't adjust. Now he could see that no one was thinking that anymore.

"Just what have you told my superiors about my injuries?" Savannah asked sitting in a nearby chair. Tyson settled on the arm rest, reluctant to be too far from her. "How severely am I hurt and why am I not in the hospital?" The cop in her had questions.

Josef nodded to Beth to answer, knowing that she and Rayna had been the ones researching ideas.

"Cassandra ripped the throats of her victims and the police believe she let them bleed out. We prefer to let them think that. So we think that it is best that they think that she tried to do the same thing to you but that Tyson got there in time to keep you from dying," Beth explained.

"We talked to Scott and he told us just how severely you could have been hurt and what Dr. Moore could have done in his clinic. Tyson told your captain that Dr. Moore was closer than the hospital which fortunately he is and you are here because at the time Cassandra was still on the loose. Your captain remembered dealing with Josef from Mardi Gras so he raised no objection to you staying here while you recover," Rayna added. "It helps to have money to pull strings."

"How long can we reasonably have her convalescing here?" Robert asked. "They will not stay away for very long, they have questions that Savannah must answer."

"We can make it work as long as we need to. If Savannah needs more time to recover we will just send her to Baton Rouge to have some reconstructive surgery for her injuries," Beth grinned.

"Baton Rouge?" Savannah exclaimed in surprise. "Beth there are plenty of plastic surgeons here in New Orleans, why would I go out of town?"

"Because…there happens to be a world class plastic surgeon doing a guest visit at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. Your very wealthy and influential friends want you to have the best," Beth answered waving her hand towards Josef, Granny and Robert.

"You have planned this out so well," Savannah said in awe. "Can I get my nose done while we are at it?" she giggled.

"Your nose is perfect," Tyson objected quickly.

"Tyson dear, she isn't really having any plastic surgery done," Rayna laughed. The others joined in as Tyson shook his head and grinned sheepishly.

"I think that you need some more freezer time buddy," Mick advised. "This time get some sleep while you are in there."

"You could be right," Tyson agreed with a sigh. His energy level was low and even the infusion of blood had not improved things. The strain of the last few days and the stress of turning Savannah had drained a lot of his strength. Sitting beside him, Savannah was surprised to discover that she could feel his weariness.

"Tyson, he's right. You need the rest," she said softly.

Her sire shook his head at her, reluctant to leave her alone. Their bond was so strong that Savannah could sense his reluctance and understood why he didn't want to leave. It was curious how close they were linked and she took some comfort with that thought. She reached up to touch to touch his cheek.

"We'll both go. If I am seeing Charity and Anthony tomorrow night I want to be well rested," she suggested getting up from the chair. "Now that everything is settling down I need to start learning some of my vampire perks." She found that her desire for him was building inside and she knew this urge was becoming difficult to ignore. Her eyes pleaded with him to get her out of the room before she jumped him right on the spot. Tyson was not the only one that could sense her urges building.

"Tyson old man, you need to get her upstairs quickly," Josef chuckled. "Never neglect a fledgling's needs."

Grinning, Tyson took Savannah's hand.

"Night all, we'll see you at sunset," he said hurrying Savannah from the room. Laughter followed them up the stairs.

Moriah settled back in her seat and sighed happily. She felt much better after seeing Savannah and hearing the story that Beth and Rayna had concocted. They might just be able to fool the humans and Savannah might actually have a job to return to when this was all done.

"I told you she was fine," Rayna said smugly to the older woman.

"You certainly did," Granny acknowledged. "And I am relieved to see how well she is doing."

"Glad that is settled," Josef announced rubbing his hands together. "I am impressed with Beth and Rayna's creativity. Having Savannah need to leave town is a perfect cover. Ladies I love your imaginations."

"Given what I saw of that last body the humans will understand the need for reconstructive surgery," Mick agreed and hugged Beth.

*O*O*

Upstairs, Savannah could barely contain herself until they reached their room. A wave of desire had swept over her and she was impatient to be alone with Tyson. She knew that all her senses were heightened but with everything that had happened this was the first she was relaxed enough to think about something besides drinking blood and sleeping. She lunged at Tyson, tumbling them both onto the bed.

"Easy sugar," Tyson chuckled as she ripped at his shirt. "I'm not going anywhere."

"I can't help it Tyson," she growled as she rolled them over and straddled him. "How did you ever control these feelings? I want you." She leaned down and kissed him hungrily.

Tyson pulled her down to him and smiled at her in amusement.

"It wasn't easy cher, it wasn't easy," he said roughly before flipping them both over so he was on top of her. "Now my feisty cop let me show you how to really enjoy your new strength."

"Yes…." Savannah whispered huskily. "Come on Tyson, isn't a sire supposed to take care of his fledgling's needs?" she said attacking his belt buckle.

"You are so demanding," he chuckled and kissed her. In short order he helped her shed her clothes and his own. For the first time he could love her freely without fear of injuring her.

*O*O*

As the next day turned towards sunset, Savannah awoke in the freezer with Tyson's cold arms wrapped around her. Memories of their passion earlier rushed through her and she tilted her head back to look up at him lovingly. It did surprise her to find that waking in a freezer was not as disconcerting as she once thought it would be. Reaching up to unlatch the freezer lid she woke Tyson.

"Going somewhere sugar?" he asked lazily.

"Just wanted to get up and stretch. I have to face Charity and Anthony tonight and I need to feed." She looked around the small space. "Do you ever find the freezer a bit confining?"

"Sometimes but I will admit this is cozy," Tyson murmured ad he kissed her forehead. "You have no idea how good I feel about you joining my world. I wish it had not happened the way it did. I never wanted Cass to hurt you. But I love having you with me Savannah."

She ran her fingers through his frost stiffened hair and smiled at him. She was at peace with the change and did not regret that it was done.

"I was never afraid of becoming a vampire. But just remember that forever is a long time and I am a very stubborn woman," she purred.

"I have always loved a challenge sugar," Tyson told her as he held her. "I am looking forward to an exciting forever with you."

"I believe you. I know I have not been sure of my own feelings before but I am willing to give this my best effort. I do love you and I am looking forward to forever," she sighed happily.

End chapter.

Well there is one hurdle that we have gotten over. Next we test Savannah's control. Please let me know what you think. I live for reviews, thank you.