Epilogue

To remember such things, painful memories past experiences is a hard thing to do... None so much as what happened that day.
Rina had followed me out of the cave...and at first I ignored the woman, ignored her please and apologies.
Why should I listen?
She had lied to me, she had led me along a long and winding path of blood and deceit.
She owed me nothing...
She was persistent however, following me until I listened.
That woman...

I remember her face as if it was yesterday, she was still weak and barely hung onto her bikes controls...her eyes... her eyes burned into me with such a passion I had no choice but to listen.
Rina...
You stupid woman.
You stupid mortal...
And yet I envy you.
We are one now and forever...even past your mortal years we are still together, as every beat of my Dhampiric heart. Your blood is still running through my veins.

What was it you said to me as I was leaving?
Never forget?
You were sorry that I could never forget?
I ignored you at first, yes but your eyes and defiance kept me from running away. You tore your bandage from around your neck and screamed at me to look...
SEE?! You cried.
SEE WHAT YOU HAVE DONE?!
And then the guilt flowed once again and I looked at the marks on your neck, still red raw.
Our eyes met and I finally understood that we were connected forever with blood. You would never forget me, as I have never forgotten you.
And I thank you Rina...
Thank you for making me understand.
My life is easier with you inside me.
With your essence, with your mortal passion and knowledge...
Comforting memories.

I will never forget.