Now I know you all have benn very patient with me thus far so enjoy this chapter and the chapter's to come...cause here enter's our hero.
Chapter 3
The sun began to set across the horizon when a single heartbeat sounded the earth's welcoming arms. Nicolae could hear his heart begin to beat and noticed the hunger pounding through his body with a force as strong as the wind.
He shot through the ground like a geyser and immediately dressed himself in the way of his people.
Nicolae was tall and well defined. (As were most Carpathian males.) His dark hair fell long between his shoulders and framed a face that could have been chiseled out of stone. His eyes held the knowledge of the world but there was a light missing in those depths that made them appear dark and cold with unfeeling emotion.
His world had become and emotionless pit that served him with no color or companionship. There was a constant reminder that the beast within him was always in a battle with the Carpathian male at all times. And with every passing century it was becoming harder and harder with each kill to keep him at bay.
You see the only way to save a Carpathian male from certain doom was to find their life mate. That one woman holds the light to their darkness and without them the beast within will turn them into the very monster they hunt to destroy.
Nicolae long since given up trying to find his life mate and figured she was destroyed and murdered in the Turkish wars hundreds of years before. So now he serves his prince and the remainder of his solitude destroying the vampire and bring about the justice decreed by their prince.
Taking the form of a white owl, Nicolae scanned the area countryside for substance. Two farmers caught his eye and he descended as he pushed his will through a mind merge. The men walked right up to him and offered their neck. Each man waiting his turn. Nicolae only took what was needed and never killed a human while feeding. Through that would be how a Carpathian loses his soul and becomes the vampire.
When he was through he eased the men to the ground with ease and since Nicolae never believed in a free meal….He finished the rest of the farmers evening chores. (So to not inconvenience them at all).
All that was left now was the bright lights of the city, and a night life scene the humans called the strip district.
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Steve showed up on Elena's stoop at 9:00 pm sharp rapping on her door with a sense of impatience. Lord help her she was going to need a miracle after tonight.
She opened the door to find a very smug police officer dressed in a freshly pressed suit.
"Evening Elena…ready to go?"
"Sure just let me get my coat. It looks a bit chilly out."
She wore a pair of her favorite worn blue Levis and a black sweater her mother bought her one year for Christmas before she died. Her hair was long and dark with a slight hint of ringlets at the end of them.
She never thought of herself as beautiful before but as she looked into the mirror at her appearance she started to think maybe a different top would have been a better choice. She did fill out a bit in her chest and the sweater looked almost too inviting. Well don't have time to change now I guess. So she grabbed the larger jean jacket her father wore when she was a child.
Heading for the door she could see the disappointment on Steve's face. She allowed him to escort her to the squad car and allowed him to open the door for her. She could feel and unusual amount of sexual aggression from him and she sent up a quick prayer for God to keep her safe this night.
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Nicolae flew above the city thinking of how unusual human could be sometimes. And as he was searching for a blank void in the surrounding area, he was strangely being pulled towards this small brick building with neon light flashing in the front.
There was a long line forming outside, but that was no problem for his. He cloaked his appearance and blended into the crowd. Why do I feel so strange? Whats wrong with me tonight? All the while his focus was being drawn to the back entrance of the club.
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Boy the strip is packed tonight …..And it's only a Saturday. She thought as she let Steve lead her to the crime scene. The club they were walking behind use to be a beautiful old church that went bankrupt and couldn't find the supporters to reopen. It truly broke her heart to watch the place her parents were married in turn into a sinner's go to place.
"So why don't you walk around and see if you can see anything."
"Yea that sounds like a good place to start."
Holding a hair clip from the first murdered victim, she started to circle around the scene where the body was found. Steve was only a few steps behind her and making her very uncomfortable. Her mind was becoming fuzzy and a little light headed. Finally maybe now I can solve this stupid case! So she waited patiently for her vision to come
Suddenly her mind began to spark and she watched as she saw Steve grabbing her and smacking her in the face. His club was drawn and he had her pinned to a wall. His hand ran up the inside of her leg and started for her zipper.
Coming out of her fogged induced state she realized what was going to happen Oh god why is this happening to me! She turned around only to find Steve coming nose to nose with her.
"Steve would you let me pass please?"
"No."
"Steve you're scaring me…please don't look at me that way."
"What did you see Elena? ….Did you like what you saw?...cause by the look on your face I can tell I am going to enjoy myself very much."
She did the only thing she could do she ran for the hills. Unfortunately running never gets you very far when the one chasing you has a better advantage.
He seized her by the neck and shackled her hands behind her back. Her face was pressed up against the brick wall of the neck building and she could her herself screaming in her mind. Panic welled up inside of her like a ball of fire. Fear laced through her bloodstream and made it impossible for her to do nothing but cry till it was over.
His hands were dropped to the inside of her thigh and began running up her hip. Steve grabbed his club and nuzzled his face against her neck breathing his excitement into her ear.
"Don't worry honey your going to enjoy what comes next." He laughed as he whirled her around and grabbed her by the throat. Closing off her air supply. Her last thought were of a beautiful voice telling her to "Hold on!"
What a beautiful voice….I….wish…I could……hear it one more……time…
All went black before her eyes. And her pain was instantly gone.
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All of a sudden Nicolae's head began to throb in pain as a woman's voice pierced his skull. He became panicked and actually shivered from fear. What is wrong with me!
His new found emotions struck him all at once and almost didn't know how to control them. He hadn't felt emotion since he was a fledgling. All Carpathians lost their emotion after 200 years without a lifemate.
With his eyes still closed he realized that the woman in his head had to have caused the disturbance in him. Slowly he opened his eyes to be blinded by bright vivid colors of blue and green instead of shades of grey and white.
Still in a stupor from his newly found gifts he heard the woman's distress again. Connecting with her on a mental path he had never seen before, He frantically told her to hold on a little longer. So help him if she becomes hurt because of my ignorance not to come when first called.
Bursting through the door of the back club he saw a police officer choking a limp woman against the wall of the as he tried to unfasten her jeans. Rage spilled through his veins and he welcomed the beast to take over his body.
The officer didn't know what hit him when his hand that was around the woman throat began to burn and rot for no apparent reason. Steve began to scream when he saw his flesh fall away from his hand and wrist one slow painful strip at a time. Hot moist breath fell on his neck as he faced his certain doom.
Nicolae sunk his incisors deep within the man's neck, watching as the man's panic and fear laced his blood with adrenaline. The sweet nectar pouring into his mouth was addicting and he almost didn't stop drinking until he heard a soft whimper.
Just a whimper…that was it…and he instantly dropped the dying man to the ground. Nicolae shook with awe as he just realized what he was about to do. This proves it then. She is my lifemate. Assessing the damage done to her he decided it was safe to transport her to a safer place.
Nicolae took his usual for of an owl and clutched Elena close to his body. When he felt her move against him he sent her to sleep. Shh sweet mia, no harm will come to you any longer. Just sleep and dream.
How can you talk to me outside of my dreams? She said in a half conscience thought.
Shh just sleep for now……sleep. He pushed the command a little harsher and relaxed when she succumbed to slumber.
(Author's note) : Sorry the first 2 chapters were so boring but I had to lay the story down so you all wouldn't get too confused
I hope you enjoyed it all so far because I have some great ideas for the next couple of chapters. Send some ideas of what you think and please feel free to ask any questions if you don't understand.
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