"Hello Bella," I flinched as she scoffed my name, as if it were a terrible disease. "I'm afraid we were never properly introduced." Victoria's grip on my arm tightened and I let out an involuntary whimper of pain.

"Why are you here?" I asked timidly. "If you're going to kill me, just do it." Victoria's eyes widened and she laughed a high, bubbly giggle.

"Now why would I rush such a thing? To be honest, I'm surprised your little boyfriend isn't here to save you?" I flinched again and she noticed. "What's wrong dear? Is there something wrong with Edward?"

At his name, my arm wrapped around my chest and I sunk to the ground. Victoria didn't relinquish her hold on my arm, but sat next to me on the ground. "Don't," I whispered and a confused look conquered her beautiful face.

"What happened?" She matched my tone and leaned towards me with obvious interest. I stared at her incredulously.

"Why do you care?"

"I'm not sure," I flinched again as she reminded me of Edward. "What did he do to you? I was under the impression that you were his pet?"

My eyes narrowed and I growled a pitiful, human growl. Victoria laughed at my attempt and brought me into her arms. She began to run and before I could protest, we were in my apartment.

"How'd you know where I live?" She smiled ruefully.

"I came across your scent and followed it here. But, enough about me, what happened Bella." I couldn't understand what had occurred to bring about the change, but Victoria actually seemed to care about me. This time, when she said my name, it wasn't full of hate, but of concern.

I took a deep breath. "He left me. They all left me. Edward had been leading me on the entire time, playing with my feelings." The pain erupted through my chest and I moved to wrap my arms around myself. I curled into a ball and buried my head in my arms.

"But, why? After James's little…incident," she winced as pain contorted her features, "I was sure Edward would change you." I looked up and noticed we were both in similar positions on my small bed; arms wrapped around our midsections and pain evident on our faces. "He was like a mate to you wasn't he" Victoria stared at me curiously, the pain beginning to dim from her eyes.

I nodded solemnly and felt her cold arm around my shoulders. "Why do you care?" I had the nerve to ask. Victoria cocked her head and sighed.

"I may be a monster, but I do have feelings, you know." She let out a shaky laugh. "This Edward fellow, he has hurt both of us badly. I can relate to your feelings."

"Why are you here?"

Victoria sighed. "You're full of questions aren't you? Well, I was in the city, hunting. I came across your scent, and followed you to this building. I waited for weeks, and when you finally came outside today…" she shook her head in disgust. "I wanted revenge on you Bella. I thought you were my enemy, but it turns out that you're just like me."

"So you're not going to kill me?" Indecisiveness sparked across her face. Here eyes found mine, searching for something. I wasn't sure what it was, but she seemed to find it.

"Now, Bella, I'm a selfish creature. I'm lacking a companion and could use a friend." I stiffened at her words, but she continued, pretending not to notice. "Hopefully, during the change, you will forget your heartbreak. I'm hoping that you will; it would help me to get my revenge on the Cullen clan."

"No!" I practically shrieked, and Victoria clamped a hard hand over my mouth. Her ruby eyes shown brightly in the poor lighting.

"Don't worry; it will only hurt for three days." With that simple statement, she leaned over me and placed her cold lips against my neck. "I truly am sorry Bella, but believe me. This is a better outcome than death."

I felt daggers cut through the delicate skin of my neck and I froze from the pain. Fire was spreading through my veins

A/n: Please tell me what you think of this chapter! I had a really hard time writing Victoria... this didn't turn out exactly how I envisioned it, but I would appriciate anyone else's opinions! Please review!

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