Hi, I am sorry that it took me long to update, but I had been caught up with work and didn't have much free time and inspiration to write. With the current situation, I still go to work but I finally came up with some ideas for the story. The characters and their lives will be developed more and more, I don't want to rush the things. If you have some ideas, you can share them. :) Stay safe, everyone, please. : )

Christian's POV

My hand trembled as I made the tea for myself and my angel. My mate, my lovely mate. The woman destined to be mine. My perfect match. And now she was in my living room, and I didn't know the proper way to approach her. And I had never been shy with women. Quite the opposite actually. But this wasn't any woman.

I picked a tea I knew my angel liked. It was very stalkerish, but I knew Angelina's favorite types of tea. How she drank her coffee, with how much sugar. I knew she preferred to drink tea with apple and cinnamon flavor, elder and lemon flavored tea.I had bought all of her preferred flavors and I hoped Lina could like them. I craved to make her happy by offering her favorite tea. So she would want to stay with me forever.

I leaned my back against the fridge and breathed deeply. I had to stop these thoughts in my mind, that were begging me to just kiss my mate and forget about the rest of the world. Forget about how I abducted her and that Lina was scared of me. It only mattered that she was finally here! Here for me to hold and kiss! Here with me forever! The thousands times I had followed my Lina everywhere. How the jealousy had consumed me so many times when some guy would smile at her or buy her a drink in the disco. How happy I had been that Lina was single and that she turned every guy down. How much I liked to see her dance in the clubs.

No, stop! I ruffled my hair couple of times, as I pushed those crazy thoughts aside. Or at least tried to. Angelina didn't know me or trust me. But I would be the biggest liar in the world if my heart didn't skip a beat as I saw my darling in the clothes I had picked for her. It had been a little creepy but it was worth it. Angelina looked divine in these clothes, and to know that I bought them, made me want to hug her and kiss senseless. I barely restrained. I still remembered how my darling's body felt beneath mine while I tried to calm her and I had ended completely by coincidence on top of her. I admit I was like hypnotized. This woman would be the death of me!

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Angelina's POV

I waited patiently my abductor to come back with the tea like I was his guest. Christian, I reminded myself, his name was Christian. I must call him that to earn his trust. I remembered how quickly he had snapped out of his anger when he nearly broke my wrist when I had called him his name. Like with magic.

It would burn my tongue, but I had to act kind with my abductor so I could survive. And I had to survive. I was too young to die, too young. I wasn't even married or had children. I had still so much things to look forward to in my life. I had to find my true love , and be happy with him. I couldn't die, I refused to die! I won't be a victim to this man, to this creature! Yes, he could kill me immediately, make me suffer so much, but I had to at least try! I owed it to my family, friends and most importantly- myself! I was never much of a quitter. I had managed to fulfill my dream as a kid and now I worked in a magazine. I had graduated with good grades, found myself the perfect job. I got my own flat, my own car and I was happy. I fought so hard to accomplish all of that and I couldn't possibly throw that away now. All those nights staying up late to study, all those shifts I had to work to pay my rent and educations. All those years I had spent working so much to get the job I wanted. All those job interviews, which had left me hopeless because no one wanted to hire a girl without experience. How much I had prayed then for a miracle, for someone to just give me a chance. And then finally luck had smiled back at me when my future boss hired me for an intern. How I fought tooth and nail to earn my place in the magazine so I could be hired permanently. I hadn't achieved all of that to just let this guy take it away from me! I had family and friends I loved to death and I couldn't abandon and betray them like that! I had to survive this, I had to.

I had to play a role, and play it good. I couldn't force myself to touch and kiss Christian or throw myself into his arms. I couldn't seduce or flirt with him. Plus it would be too weird and it might rise his suspicion. I mean, I barely could stand his presence and this whole situation and he saw how much , and now if I acted completely differently ,it might be too suspicious. He wouldn't ever buy my change of heart or sudden romantic interest. Christian didn't seem to me like a stupid guy, and he would figure out my intentions very fast. Plus I didn't want him to kiss or touch me anywhere. Just the idea of it made me sick. I had read some stories of hostages and how they did everything the abductor asked of them, even intimate ones. Yes, Christian was a vampire and could make me do anything without putting any effort. He just have to say it and I would be his slave. Simple as that. But I would never initiate any closer contact, like I had read some girls did because of fear. I won't be able to live with myself . So far Christian hadn't asked of me to do anything intimate, not even a kiss or a simple hug. Not that I was relieved by that, but it was strange. He could do that, but still he didn't. And that confused me so much. I didn't know what to expect from the dark-haired guy and that was scary. The vampire didn't drink my blood or hurt me . Not yet at least. Nor did he tried to force himself on me or compel me to do something. All the dark-haired vampire did was talk about how we were meant to be and how much he needed me. And he let me sleep in his bed, made me breakfast, coffee, let me use his bathroom and even bought me clothes. Like I was his girlfriend. I was terrified because I didn't know what to expect anymore.

So maybe I should try to keep him talking , nothing more. I looked down at the clothes my abductor bought for me, and I wanted to remove them so much. I felt dirty even wearing something he bought for me. It didn't mattered that I kind of liked the jeans and the sweater, but I was also disgusted. And the idea of the underwear also made me sick. It didn't matter that they were good clothes , very good actually. It didn't matter that they were comfortable. None of my previous boyfriend has purchased me underwear. Yes , a t-shirt, a dress, but never something so personal as bra and bikini. I didn't know why, but I had never received such a gift. I had always bought those things myself. And right now I was a bit ashamed that a complete stranger had given me something no man before had. I felt so ashamed and disgusted.

The look in my abductor's eyes when he saw me wearing something he picked was, like I was his girlfriend and these clothes were my present. The proud look in his brown eyes that seemed to say:" That is my girl.'' The way his eyes were peeling the clothes off my body, like we had been together for years. I felt nauseous again just remembering that.

My heart jumped as I heard approaching footsteps.I dug nails into my thigh as Christian opened the door, but I reminded myself to act more calmly and I relaxed my hand. Although my mind was literally screaming at me to attack my abductor, cause as much damage as I can and escape. But I sighed deeply .

'' I hope you didn't wait long.''- The dark-haired man carried a tray in his hands and eyed me shyly, like he was searching for my approval. I could not possibly tell him I had hoped that he had some sort of accident. –'' I don't want to keep you waiting, angel.''- Christian gave a boyish smile, and I almost fell for his kind act. Almost. If things were differently, in another universe, I would be glad that a guy like that made an effort to make me like him. Christian was very attractive no doubt. But he was insane too .

'' Don't worry, I didn't wait long.''- I smiled and I hoped the smile had reached my eyes too. –'' Do you want me to help with that?''- No way in hell I would offer help to this guy, but I had to act polite.

'' No, Angelina. I am your host and I have to take care of you.''- Christian smiled widely and placed down on the table the tray. Host?! You kidnapped me, for God sakes! You drugged me and took me God knows where! Or he was hoping that if he acts nicely enough I would forget and fall for him?! –'' I hope you will like this.''- I swallowed. On the tray there were two cups of tea and a plate with chocolate biscuits. Everything looked normal, but I could never be too sure.

'' What flavor is it?''- I asked as I picked up one cup and poured some sugar in it. Christian took his cup too, and sat down on the armchair, but his eyes were still on me. It was like I was the sole focus of his world, and it was very disturbing. I had never been looked like this by any man in my life. Like I am the air someone needs to function. Like I was all some man could see. I had never received such looks full of adoration before.

'' Apple and cinnamon. One of your favorites, darling.''- My abductor smiled and stirred his tea after adding sugar. I gulped. But of course he would serve me one of my favorite teas. The breakfast was something I loved to eat, the coffee was just like I drank it, and now this. I shouldn't even be surprised. Christian was my stalker and he knew everything. Even the biscuits now seemed like the ones I normally buy. It made me sick how much my abductor was trying to make me feel comfortable with all of these favorite things of mine. Like he wanted to portrait himself in the best light or something. Like he was wooing me.

'' Thank you.'' – I replied and drank some of the tea, so I could decide how to start a conversation with him. I had to make him open up somehow, without seeming too suspicious.-'' Do you like drinking tea?''- Maybe not the best question, but it just came to me.

'' Yes, I do. But I am more of a coffee person.''- Christian's smile was kind as he leaned back on the armchair.-'' We have that in common, Lina. You never start your day without a cup of coffee, but you have a nice taste for tea too.''- He licked his lips , eyes still fixated on my face.

'' Tea relaxes me sometimes.''- I said just to not let silence to fill the room. I didn't want him to stare at me and to think God knows what.-'' Why do you do that?''

'' What do you mean?''- Christian held the cup with both hands and he almost looked normal. Not the maniac that drugged women in the middle of the night.

'' Stare at me so much.''- I leaned back and curled my feet under me.

'' Well, I can't help it, Lina. ''- He chuckled and ran fingers through his hair.-'' You are so exquisite. ''- He seemed lost of words and chuckled again. I noticed how one of his hands was trembling and he eyed it.-'' That has never happened to me. You are the only woman that makes my hands shake.''- Christian clenched his hand to stop it. -'' It's amazing.''- The brown eyes gazed at me and I saw how vulnerable my abductor looked . But this quickly vanished as he seemed to control his emotions.-'' I am sorry, Angelina, but I can't seem to control the way I look at you.''- His right leg began to bounce, but Christian crossed his legs. I only nodded, because I didn't know what to reply. Awkward silence filled the room as my abductor took a sip of his tea and I took one biscuit. I felt how the vampire's eyes were on my lips as I licked the remaining chocolate. I wished he would stop doing that!

'' Do you feel cold?''- I asked to break the intimate silence. Anything so the dark-haired guy won't stare at me like I was his meal. I had to make him talk, although I noticed he would just prefer to drink me with eyes in silence.-'' I mean, you turned up the temperature?''- Did vampires feel the cold weather like we did?

'' Not really.''- Christian rubbed his eyes.-'' I feel cold, but not like you do. I can endure very low temperatures. I turned up the heat in here because of you, darling.''- Again with those pet names! I wanted to tell him to stop, but that would anger him so much. I glanced at the cup in my hands and inhaled the wonderful and calming aroma. I wanted to ask Christian where were my things, but he won't ever tell me. I was his prisoner no matter this strange behavior. So I had to fake an interest in his persona so maybe he would drop his guard and I could escape. I didn't know how but I was desperate enough to try. Kicking and screaming got me nowhere. My abductor was stronger than me in every way possible and besides he could order me to do anything. So maybe I should just use another approach although I wanted to punch him again.

'' When were you born?''- I said, even though the answer would shock me and ruin some of my remaining sanity. I tried to fool myself that this was normal conversation. That I wasn't standing next to some vampire , to my abductor. Christian sighed deeply and rested his head on the back of the seat.

'' My full name is Christian Henry Morgan.''- He smiled sadly.-''I was born on 17-th of May. In the year 1615.''- I placed down the cup of tea because I was afraid I would break it when I heard the year. That was four centuries ago, and my head began to spin. If I hadn't seen the fangs, the red eyes, how the wound healed, I would still think that this was some joke. -'''It's a lot to take in, isn't it?''- The dark-haired guy eyed me and drank some tea.-'' For you it's an eternity, but for me it's like seconds. I didn't notice how those years have passed. ''

'' But how could you have not noticed?''- My voice was weak and on the verge of hysteria. I took some deep breaths. All the things Christian must have seen and experienced and he didn't noticed?! All those illnesses, wars. Could all those years have made him crazy? Was that the result if a person lives too long? Humans were not meant to live that long and maybe eternal life made them insane. I knew I would be completely nuts if I had to go through some of the darkest times in the history of the world. Was that the reason why he was like this now?

'' I did notice, angel. Believe me, I did.''- The vampire closed his eyes and the pain on his face made me a little curious what was he remembering.-''I have seen the worst in people all those years. I had seen countries fighting, people starving and killing one another, I had seen politicians come and go. I had seen illnesses, plagues. I have seen so much horrors that sometimes I wished I could forget them. I had seen how people feared me and called me a demon and blamed me and my kind for every bad thing out there. I had seen great discoveries and how they changed the world.''- His voice shook . I could never imagine what has my abductor seen . - '''My memories haunt me often, darling.''- He swallowed hard and finished his tea and placed the cup on the tray.

'' How did you become this… a vampire?''- I forced the word out, it felt strange on my tongue. The man before me hadn't been human for centuries and still he looked so young and full of life. If I had seen him somewhere on the street I would never believe he was immortal. Christian was young, dressed nicely and nothing could alert me that he was a supernatural being or that he kidnapped people. I was absolutely sure I wasn't his first hostage. It scared me to death how many were they now. It scared me so much. What had happened to all those people?! Where were their bodies?

'' Well, my life is very long and full of adventures, angel.''- Christian leaned forward and placed hands on his knees. He was still eyeing me like I was a delicious snack. I had to get used to this hungry gaze, not that I had a choice.-'' It will take me forever to tell you about my childhood, Lina. ''- His right hand began to tremble again but the brown-eyed man clenched it into a fist. –'' I grew up in a small town , which now doesn't exist anymore. I had four siblings- three sisters and one older brother. My father drank a lot and he abandoned us. ''- He paused to gather his thoughts.-'' Life had been hard for us. So hard. My mother couldn't care for all of us. One of my sisters died from hunger. Lily. ''- Christian was crying now and I was a little saddened. I knew I shouldn't pity him, but life has been hard for him. –'' My brother, Sam, took the role of our father and…''- The dark-haired vampire stopped again, and sobbed.-'' I am sorry, I am not comfortable speaking about my childhood.''- We stood in silence for some minutes. Christian cleared his throat and continued again.-'' So, everything was a battle for survival. And since I became 16, I wanted to help too. But I took the wrong path.''- My abductor gave me a mischievous smile.-'' I had always been a bit of a wild one, and a thrill seeker. The peaceful life was never for me. I like the adrenaline , the tension.''- He licked his lips.-'' One of my friends helped me to get into one gang, and I started robbing people. To steal food, money, everything I could get my hands onto. I learned how to fight better. It was amazing, I could help my family and I was happy to rob the rich. I loved the danger and I still do. I can't live without danger. ''- The dark-haired vampire sighed again.-'' After some years I moved into another town, then another. I started to work on ships , even pirate ones. I enjoyed what I did. ''- It wasn't hard to picture the guy in front of me as a pirate or a criminal. He radiated something dangerous, something basic. I didn't doubt he had enjoyed robbing and killing people even as a human being. –'' Until one night my crew tried to rob the wrong ship. It looked like an easy catch, but we had underestimated our victims. They all were vampires, darling, who traveled across the sea and killed lots of people at every port they stopped by. But I had learned all that later.''- Christian began rubbing his right wrist , too lost in the past. I didn't dare say anything, I just let him talk.-''Most of my crew, my friends were drained from blood. Others were kept for later. I got lucky to be found by one of the kinder vampires. My maker. Adam.-'' The smile on his face was a kind one. That Adam must have been a real friend.-'' He was impressed of my fighting skills, my will to live, and he offered me a deal. Eternal life or a quick death. And I chose to live.''- Christian rubbed his wrist again, but stopped as he saw how I was eyeing it.-'' Adam bit me here, Lina.''- The dark-haired exchanged his wrist to me and I paled. There was a visible scar still even after all those centuries. I winced imagining the pain, the blood. Just simple teeth marks, but they had changed a lot. –'' And he gave me his blood to complete the process. Then he snapped my neck and I died as a human.''- I was still staring at the vampire bite.-'' The scar won't ever go away, Lina.''

'' Was it worth it?''- If I had been placed in such situation I didn't know what I would choose. Death or to live . I would say life, but at what cost really?

'' Yes, absolutely.''- Christian winked at me.-'' I got an awesome life and now, you, angel. What more could I possibly want?''