Christian's POV

I was slowly losing my mind! I had to get away from her, before I hurt my mate more. My self-control was slipping away with such an alarming speed, that it took everything I had in me to remain sane. But being near Angelina, to see what belonged to me, so near for me to reach and to have to restrain myself… Just one kiss and I would end my suffering and the insatiable need for this woman. If only she knew….

I opened the kitchen's window wide and breathed the fresh, chilling air. It was still heavily snowing. I released a deep breath as I stared at the snow. God, my angel was frightened and I did that. I caused her physical pain, I nearly broke her wrist. Shame gripped me by the throat and I bit my lips so I wouldn't scream until I have no voice left and strength. I shouldn't lose control, I shouldn't have! But her questions provoked me. I knew my darling would have so many questions and I was ready to answer them all, although I was aware she would hate me with all of her heart. I wanted to show Lina my point of view, so she could understand what she was to me, how I didn't want this mess either. I had been so happy without this torturous feelings towards a woman I didn't know! Which didn't know me! I didn't ask for this obsession!

I leaned my forehead against the window's frame and closed my eyes. Why did I have to go inside this store and see Angelina?! Why hadn't I picked another store?! I would have lived perfectly without seeing this temptation. Without those green eyes, beautiful hair that begs me to caress it, and that wonderful scent. If only… I groaned. Stalking Lina was even more torturous, I barely recognized myself. Like a complete masochist I wanted to know more about my mate. I found her Facebook profile and even downloaded some of the photos, like a total creep. Just Angelina was so beautiful on them, and I couldn't stop the pride and possessiveness that filled me that this woman was mine. My darling loved nature, she has many photos of mountains. I liked one photo when Lina was in some forest, the sun was lightening her up so nice, and the smile on my mate was bright like the sun itself. I liked her photos from parties, especially the one with that cute knee-long red dress, it made Lina so gorgeous. I had been through her whole profile, I knew what groups she was in, what music she liked to post. I had promised myself that I would kill her boyfriend, if my darling had any, and I was so happy she was single. But still I looked at every male friend in her friends' list, trying to figure out if that friend wanted what was mine. If only the Facebook stalking was the worst I did! I followed Lina everywhere she went, I watched her go and leave work, I watched her cook. I barely slept, I found peace only when I saw her. Like I could finally breathe.

And I had hurt her! I closed the window, I wanted to break it into shreds, but it would get awfully cold. I didn't feel the cold like the humans did, but my angel would. I didn't want her to freeze. I opened the fridge and took out a bottle of blood. I kept some just in case I feel hunger and if I was too tired and lazy to hunt. Otherwise I preferred to drink from humans, to chase them. And I would have now, but I couldn't. So I forced myself to drink this blood, I didn't bother to warm it up, I didn't have time for that. Besides it would never be as good as the one from a warm body. I drank some so I could satiate my hunger, at least for now. The blood was cold, but still it filled my whole body with energy. I needed my strength and focus. I returned the bottle at its place and headed towards the living room again. I left Lina for a long time, and she had cried, her sobs were breaking my heart. Like someone was ripping me apart, and to know I have caused this was crushing. Just when my mate had ate the breakfast I made, drank my coffee, spoken to me, and I ruined it. I had to fix this somehow.

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Angelina's POV

'' No, stop crying.''- I said to myself, as I wiped the tears, streaming down my cheeks. –'' Just stop.''- I took a few deep breaths, and I wiped my eyes again. I must stop crying, it won't do me any good. I doubted that if I continued to cry my eyes out , I would accomplish something. My crying could irritate my abductor more and more, and I didn't want that. Men hated to see women tears, and I didn't want to provoke more anger. Plus I needed to remain calm and think of a plan. But it was so hard to push my fear down. I have never been more scared in my life. I have found myself in these situations, which you only see in the news and knock three times on something wooden, so it won't happen to you. A simple superstition, but I have done it countless times. Just a simple act, but people think it protects them from evil. And the evil had found me in the form of an guy, who kidnapped me, because he thought I was his soul mate. A real vampire, who was fascinated with me. I rubbed my temples, trying to ease the tension and to clear my mind. Think, Angelina! Think!

I had to think clearly, and to find out how to trick this guy. I had to find my belongings, he surely kept them. I doubted Christian would abduct me and leave my handbag and possessions on the street. Somehow I was sure he had them hidden. I didn't have much money in my purse, my credit cards were there too. What if Christian had taken them and …?No, if he wanted money, the amount I had in me wouldn't satisfy him, he made it perfectly clear he wasn't after money. This abduction wasn't about a ransom. My phone was locked with a password, and I felt good knowing he probably hadn't see what was on it. But since Christian was my stalker for months, I was aware that he knew a lot about me. He probably had seen my Facebook, my Twitter. I felt so violated knowing that some guy had seen everything I posted, every photo, every video, everything. Christian had seen everything! I felt so violated and I suppressed the urge to throw up my breakfast. I took some very deep breath, and the urge passed, but I was still shaking.

I froze when I heard the doorknob turning. My whole body froze from fear. I knew he would return, but I dared to dream my abductor would leave me alone for a little longer. I couldn't face him, I just couldn't. I put a brave mask on my face as he entered. I expected the vampire to rush to me, to grab me, to hurt me again. But instead the dark-haired man stood rooted on his spot at the door, like he was afraid to enter the room. His brown eyes were staring at the floor.

'' I'm sorry.'' – Christian spoke, his voice was barely a whisper. Like he was really ashamed.-'' I'm so sorry for scaring you. It was never my intention.''- The dark-haired man seemed to finally found his courage and lifted his eyes. I swallowed because my abductor looked so sad, that for a moment I really believed he was sincere. Like he was speaking from his heart and soul, and his brown eyes were so full of sorrow that I nearly forgot who was standing in front of me. But this moment soon passed as he took a step closer to me. This was the guy that abducted me from my neighborhood and drugged me, not some lost puppy or a defenseless child. His excuses didn't mean anything, they were all an act, manipulation.-'' Please, say something.''

'' What do you want me to say?''- I never took my eyes of him, afraid that if I looked away, Christian would attack me. –'' That I forgive you for abducting me? For drugging me?''- My voice was weak, but I cleared my throat.-'' You want me to excuse you for nearly breaking my hand?''- He winced and looked at my wrist. Before I could blink, Christian knelt in front of me and took my hand in his. But not like the crushing grip from just minutes ago, but so gentle, like he really cared for my pain.

'' I'm sorry.''- The dark-haired man said again as he examined the bruises on my wrist. I tried to free my hand, and surprisingly he let go.-'' I will bring you ice and something for the pain.''- He was so close that I could see how deep his brown eyes were. His hand lifted to my cheek, as if to caress it.

'' Stay away from me.''- I hissed and surprised us both as I pushed him roughly away. I hadn't intended to do that, I didn't know what came over me. I just acted out of a pure instinct. For a second I forgot that this guy wasn't even human, and he could cause me pain I have never imagined it existed. I forgot he was my abductor, and I was his prisoner and at his mercy.-'' Just stay away from me and don't touch me.''- I repeated over and over as I pounded with fists his chest. Christian let me release my anger for a while, but he gripped my hands.

'' Stop, you will hurt yourself!''- I began struggling to free myself but he didn't let go. Christian placed me to lay down on the sofa, still not letting my wrists go. –'' Please, Lina, just stop!''- I sobbed and spat insults at him, not caring what would he do to me. I tried to kick him, but my abductor prevented that by trapping my leg between his. We were on the sofa, and he was lying on top of me, a position I wasn't aware how we ended up in. Just that I so badly wanted to hurt him, he didn't let go, and I guess my stupid attempt to hurt a vampire had led my abductor to such an intimate position. I had been too engrossed in my rage. I froze, when I realized how dangerously close we were now. My anger outburst vanished like with magic and I laid completely still. Christian must have realized I had stopped kicking and screaming, and looked at me. Our eyes locked and I was the realization in his as he finally understood why I stopped moving. Christian froze too but never broke eye contact. I didn't know how long it passed. I was too scared to move, because he could do anything to me. He could force me, kill me, and I wouldn't be able to stop him. I wanted the dark-haired man to move, to just do something. Not to look at me like he was seeing me for the first time. His brown eyes lowered to my lips, neck. My heart was beating so loud , I knew he could feel it beating, our bodies were touching. I could see his face so clearly and the longing, written on it gave me the courage to speak.

''Please.''- My throat was dry, and I swallowed. Christian must have snapped out from his daze as he released me so quickly that I could barely blink. He was at the other end of the room just in matter of seconds, as if to be away from me as possible. My whole body shook as I sat down and ran a trembling hand through my hair. My abductor had been on top of me, and I could still smell his perfume. I hugged my knees. The panic was slowly taking over me again. My ears began buzzing and I felt a little dizzy.

'' I never meant to hurt you.''- His voice cut me like a knife. –'' I just can't be without you, angel. I can't.''- I mastered the strength to look at Christian. He hasn't moved from his spot near the window, and I bit my lips.

'' You are insane, really insane.''- I saw how his jaw clenched.

'' Maybe, but you made me this way, darling.''- The vampire ran a hand through his hair. Anger rushed through my veins, but I remained still. I didn't want him to touch me again.

'' I didn't made you do anything, I don't know you!''- I put a lock of hair behind my ear.-'' I am just some girl you picked up from the street, so you can fulfill your crazy appetites with her!''- He paled as if hearing this was a lie, like I was insulting him. How crazy that guy must really be to think that soul mates were real? I had stopped believing in such things as a teenager, after one boy broke my heart. I had stopped hoping for my guy, the man made for me, and I had settled with what I could find. I had excused my boyfriends for their mistakes, cheating, lies. Soul mates were just nonsense. There wasn't an ideal man made for me.-'' Soul mates don't exist.''- And to my shock, Christian began laughing, really laughing.

'' Angelina, I am a vampire. A creature you thought only existed in movies. Pure fiction. Why do you think soul mates aren't real? That you can't be my other half?''- I wanted to say that I wasn't as crazy as him, my soul wasn't so black and twisted.

'' And you had to abduct your other half from the street? To force her to be with you?''- His eyes changed their color to bright red, and he clenched his fists.-'' Why didn't you come like a normal man and ask me out?''- Every woman would be flattered if a guy like Christian would show up and ask her on a date. That was how normally people get together. Not with abduction. Christian was insane, he lived in his own fantasy.

'' And would you have said yes if I had asked you out?''- I swallowed hard. Christian was burning me up with his gaze. Silence followed. I didn't answer because I wasn't sure how to. If I said no I might make him angry and the vampire might hurt me because of my rejection. If I said yes, he would be glad and I didn't want that. So I just eyed him silently. Christian didn't pressure the matter and added.-'' I didn't because I couldn't bear to lose you. If we had started dating, I would have gotten so attached to you that when you find out what I am…''- His voice broke and the man swallowed.-'' The pain to lose you when I get a taste what a life with you will be like…''- The vampire approached me, his hand was shaking but he hid it in his jeans pocket.-'' To feel happiness only for it to be taken away from me… That would destroy me, darling. That would drive me to madness.''- I bit my lips, Christian lowered his brown eyes to my lips. I nervously swallowed and he licked his lips. I didn't want him to stare at me like he owned me!

'' I need to use the bathroom.''- I spoke and his gaze moved to my eyes. Would he allow me that? I really needed to go.

'' Of course, angel. Follow me.''- He walked to the door and like a real gentleman, opened it up for me. My legs nearly gave out as I stood up from the sofa. Christian looked at me with concern, but I managed to walk to him. He only nodded and exited the living room. Like a good girl I followed him as he turned left and up the stairs again. Christian waited for me like a good host. This place was as well-furnished as the other rooms I have been to. I noticed some vases around, paintings on the wall with a views from the sea. My abductor had taste and that angered me. Maybe some designer decorated the whole house. There was no way a man with such a damaged mind could pick such decorations.-'' Here you go, Lina.''- Christian switched the lights on and moved so I could enter the bathroom. I did quickly. The bathroom was as big as my bedroom. There was a douche cabin on the right and a bathtub in the center of the bathroom. They looked very expensive and probably the types I have seen on the pages of luxurious furniture catalogues. Everything in this house looked like it was bought from such a magazine. The bathroom was irritably clean and tidy, there were no dirty clothes around. The shampoo, douche gels and every other bottle had its place. The red towels looked clean, also the male bathrobe was clean. I couldn't help but feel amazed how tidy the bathroom was, and without dirty clothes around. Did Christian clean or he had a maid? Maybe if he had a maid, she could help me. But somehow I doubted I would be this lucky.

'' Thank you.''- I said and faked a smile. I feared the vampire wouldn't leave, that he would stay there as I did my thing. We stood there glaring at each other. -'' Are you hungry?''- I asked to fill the silence that followed.-'' Do you feel the need to..''- I couldn't finish the sentence. What if he attacked me? Just jump me and drain me from my blood?

'' No, I have fed.''- Christian smiled seductively.-'' Are you offering yourself as my donor, darling?''- Anger boiled in my veins and his smile widened.-'' Because that's an offer I can't refuse.''- Christian licked his lips. I glared coldly at him, prepared to defend myself if the vampire attacked me. But he only winked at me and turned around.

'' If you want to take a shower, I would give you a towel, angel.''- He eyed me before he exited. I didn't reply. The door closed behind him. I gripped the sink after I splashed my face with water.