Enjoy chapter 10! Its short and crappy, but hey, give me credit, lol! Read and Review! Happy New Year!!!

DRACULA'S POINT OF VIEW:

I stepped out of Aleera's bedroom and straightened my jacket. As I walked down the hall, I could hear her cries echoing along with me. I rolled my eyes. I wasn't that hard on her. I merely stated a rule that needed to be obeyed. I didn't even lay a hand on her. You see, now I feel bad. Marishka quickly glided by me. On her way to Aleera's room, no doubt. I let her by without a single word and continued on to my quarters.

As I reached my door, I decided whether I should knock or not. Why should I knock? It's my room! Yes, true, but I want to make sure that Cassidy is already taken care of so I don't have to wait for Verona and Thomas to finish. I knocked three times and waited. Thomas opened the door and sighed. He had blood all over his hands and it smelled so sweet. It was Cassidy's blood. Control yourself. You already ate.

I entered the room and immediately made my way to Cassidy. The top half of her dress was gone and a wide bandage was now wrapped around her chest. Her wounds were all clean and I noticed the dried out herbs next to the bloody bowl of water. I ordered the two to leave so I could…you know…watch over Cassidy myself. Verona glanced at me with an eyebrow raised. I then knew that she was beginning to suspect something. Why else would I want to be alone with my little unconscious Cassidy? I merely kissed her on the forehead and gently scooter her out the door with Thomas. I closed the door behind me and slowly made my way to where Cassidy lay. I watched carefully as her chest rose and fell awkwardly. I brushed her bangs away and caressed her forehead. I then noticed an angry black bruise forming on the edge of her jaw. "Aleera…" I sighed. I sat on the bed next to Cassidy and shook my head. "Cassidy…I know you can't exactly hear me at the moment, but I have a few things to say…" I felt like an idiot. I was going to confess my feelings towards a human in a coma. "Cassidy…I never meant to hurt you, darling…I just did not understand why you kept refusing me…and then you fell…and I never got to apologize…even though that's really not my style, but that's besides the point." And I sounded like an idiot. Despite all the deep red cuts around her porcelain face…she was still breathtaking. Her hair was still up and I wondered deeply what it looked like down. I thought a moment before giving her a small kiss on the lips. I then stood up and walked to my door. Before exiting, I whispered, "Sleep, my love…sleep."

Making my way down the hall, I saw Thomas sitting on the floor just outside the lounge. "Thomas, get up. Make yourself useful and tell my Brides to get ready. We're leaving." I commanded. I began to walk away, but his voice stopped me. "What about Cassidy, she…" "She is going with us." I said, cutting him off. "What about the guests, sir?" He asked softly. I simply shrugged and continued down the hall. What about them? Hmmm. It has been quite awhile since I have had a decent meal. That young boy would make a nice midnight snack before we left. I smiled and turned suddenly down the hallway to the Bannings' rooms.

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Sorry, this one was so short! The next one will be longer, I promise!! Review Review Review!!! I love Reviews!!! lol! Countess Alana