Chapter 28

Amy's POV

"So, how long have we been here?" I ask, rubbing my wrists. Marcus has been letting me have thirty minute breaks from the cuffs everyday, as well as at meal times. I haven't been able to phase because of the stupid medicine that my father put in me. It prevents me from phasing! I hate it! Good thing it only lasts a month, but then he will be back with another dosage if Stephan doesn't find me in time.

"Um, two weeks yesterday. Aren't you hungry? You haven't even touched your food," Marcus says, pushing my plate of food toward me.

"You know," I say, taking a big bite of the barbeque chicken, "you are surprisingly good at cooking. This chicken is amazing!"

"Um, your mom made it. She refuses to have me cook food because I never cook it enough," Marcus grumbles, punching the ground. There is now an imprint of Marcus's fist in the ground. I stay silent as I finish my chicken, and then practically shove the rice down my throat. When I'm finished, I push my plate away and rest on my back.

Seconds later, Marcus jumps up with a crazed expression on his face. He hides the paper plate and bottle of water somewhere and then grabs me roughly. His hands wrap tightly around my arms, making me wince.

"M-Marcus, you're h-hurting-g m-me-e," I whimper, trying to break free.

"Shut up!" Marcus growls, shoving me against the wall. He cuffs my hands, and I cut myself. I whimper. "I said shut up!"

And then I understand. Stephan must be coming. As if reading my thoughts, Marcus nods his head. And then there's the growling.

Stephan's POV

I growl as I see a vampire standing in front of Amy. My Amy. She is my Amy! I growl at the vampire again.

He turns around slowly, an evil smirk on his face. He caresses Amy's cheek, and I see her wince. Ggggrrrr. The leech stands to his full height, at least six-five, and walks toward me slowly. I crouch, baring my teeth as I let a snarl loose. And then I recognize him. Ha, it's Marcus! I come out of my crouch and give him a wolfy smile. He stands there, confused. I phase and quickly change into my cutoffs. I walk past Marcus and walk to my imprint, uncuffing her and pulling her into my arms.

"Excuse me for asking, but aren't you supposed to be attacking me right now?" Marcus asks, turning around with a very confused look on his face.

"Why would I attack my own grandfather?" I ask, kissing my imprint's head.

It's silent for a good five minutes. And then…

"WHAT?!" Marcus explodes.

"Remember Grandmother Didyme, before you were turned. Yeah she had twins, a boy and a girl. The girl is my grandmother, however many greats."

"You're, you're my grandson?"

"Yep."

"And you don't mind that I'm a vampire?"

"Oh, I mind. I mind a lot. But I'm happy that I get to meet you."

"You, uh, too."

Awkward silence.

"So, can I please go home now? I am dying for a shower!" Amy says, crossing her arms. Marcus and I laugh and she hits us on the back of our heads.

We walk home hand in hand.