Any second now, John will walk through those doors, holding the blood bag. I knew his schedule like I knew the back of my hand. Not that I've even seen much of the back of my hand lately. The moment was nearing, I could feel it. It's just sick how much I anticipate this time of the day.

The door swung open and I was ready to look into my captor's eyes. But to my surprise it wasn't him. A small redhead walked into the room holding the familiar bag of blood. She held a shocking resemblance to Rose's mother, minus the short hair and of course this was a strigoi.

Shit, no John? He's always been the only one who fed me. Not that I was complaining, I hate his guts and I was more than glad he wasn't here, it just seemed…I don't know strange.

I shook the doubts from my mind; there was no time to question this. If I planned to gain her trust, this may be my only chance.

"Where's John?" I asked, as she approached me holding my breakfast. Hey, it was the only conversation starter I could think off.

She smiled, and pushed some hair out of her face with her free hand.

"Uh, he'll be busy for awhile. He's asked me to take over for the next few days."

I stifled a sigh of relief, though my expression must have given me away because she giggled.

"John's not exactly the nicest person in the world, but he's an ok leader once you get used to him."

I shook my head, I could already smell the blood and it took almost everything I had not to seem desperate.

"I've tried to convince him to let you loose. The only way to gain someone's respect is to treat them with respect…its horrible the way their keeping you." She continued, those words surprised me; obviously she hadn't been updated on his plan to lure Rose…unless she was just trying to hide that information.

Her red rimmed eyes were full of sadness as she spoke her next words.

"I remember how it was when I was awakened…it was by force too. I heard about your girlfriend…it reminded me off him." Tears were drifting down her cheek now.

She was talking about Rose! Right when I was about to question her, she blinked and glanced down to her hand.

"Oh, crap sorry I forgot." She closed in the remaining distance between my lips and the blood, and all my worries were momentarily forgotten. It was almost like getting drunk off blood. It soothed my throat- which was still a little sore from the awakening- and the thirst. Almost as soon as I had started the pouch was empty. I yearned for more.

"Uh, can I have some more?" I felt a little like Oliver Twist. Begging for more food…John would just laugh in my face but she gave me a warm, knowing smile.

"It won't stop the thirst; you'll just be left wanting more…just like you are now. The more you drink the more you want. I'm sure you've noticed by now?"

I nodded as she threw away the empty pouch in the garbage can.

"So, I guess I'll see you at your next serving." She replied, nearing the door.

I didn't want her to go; I hadn't had anyone talk to me this way,(like I was an actual person and not some animal) since before I'd been awakened. It almost made me feel…normal.

"Wait!" I called out before the door closed completely; she backed in giving me a curious glance. "What's your name?"

Her cheeks turned a deep shade of red. "Oh I'm sorry! I didn't even introduce myself. I'm Satchel, Satchel Gellantra."

"Nice to meet you, Ms Gellantra" I replied.

"No need to be so formal, just call me Satchel. And you are?"

"Dimitri."

She smiled. "Nice to meet you Mr. Dimitri." She let out a small giggle as the door closed behind her.

I still needed to find a way to gain her trust and have her let me loose. Though it didn't seem too hard, I had barely even talked and she already seemed to trust me.

I had to remember, I couldn't let my guard down …she was one of them. John might've just sent her to try to squeeze information out of me. The old good cop bad cop routine. Even if I do gain her trust…I can't let her gain mine. Rose is the only one who matters now and I needed to find a way to keep her safe.

I repeated that last sentence to myself. Over and over again, I couldn't let my guard down.

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