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Callums POV:

I winced as I saw the girl crumple tot the floor, and I ran over to where the Vampire was kneeling over her. The Vampire saw me coming then hissed "She's mine, Shifter"

I looked at him, glaring, "get away from her, or I'll kill you" but inside, I was wondering how he knew I was a Shapeshifter.

"No, I don't think so" The Vampire chuckled, then stood up "but you have her for now – I'll be back" and he disappeared into the shadows

Just then, I heard footsteps, and two members of my team, Safiria Harlequin and Gabriel Bludbowe, came running into the Alley.

"What's going on? Why did you run here?" Gabriel asked sharply. "This is the Alleyway to the Night World Clubs! And I TOLD you not to get out of the car!"

"A human girl was in Danger," I snarled, "Would you rather have her killed? And she seems… rather special" I picked the Girl up in my arms, and looked down at her. She was beautiful. She had Chestnut-colored hair, and her skin was pale. She also had dainty features, which made her seem somehow fragile. And she radiated Power. A lot of Power.

Gabriel's gaze softened, "The Battle's close in one months time, and we have to be getting back to Circle Daybreak Headquarters"

I looked down at The Girl, "What about her?" I asked.

Gabriel shrugged, "leave her somewhere," he suggested.

I stared at him, "Yeah. I don't know who she is, or what she is, but the Vampires will probably kill her"

Safiria spoke up for the first time, "You can't bring her to Las Vegas! I mean, sure she's got a lot of raw Power, but you can't just kidnap her like that" She exclaimed.

"I have a feeling that she's involved in whatever is going to happen at the Millennium Battle," I argued, "So why not just bring her?"

Safiria and Gabriel exchanged glances, then Gabriel nodded, "Fine" he agreed, "But if anyone asks, including her Parents, you'll better have a story ready"

"I know," I said. I hoped I had made the right choice. But i was sure of it. The Girl was a part of what was going to happen at the Millennium Battle. I knew that for certain.

An hour later, when Gabriel came out of the Black Iris Club with Safiria at his heels, he slid into the Driver's seat, Safiria next to him.

"The Renegade Vampires are all coming to Widows Vale because someone's been calling them here," He announced.

I raised my eyebrows, "Well, it'll be easier to pick them off one by one if they came here"

"I don't get it," Safiria frowned. "The Vampires have nothing to do with the Night World Battles, so why is someone gathering them all?"

No one had a reply to that, and a few hours later we were back in Las Vegas, at Thierry Descouedres Mansion.

I waked over to the front door, "Hello, Nilsson. Where's Thierry?" I asked Nilsson, the Security Guard.

"Having a meeting with the others" He motioned towards a Door on the left-hand side of the Corridor leading to the stairs, then I started walking to the Room, Safiria and Gabriel behind me.

I entered the room without knocking, then walked up to Thierry, aware that all eyes were on me.

When I reached him, I said, "Sir, I need permission to go back to Widow's Vale for a year. I can transfer into the High School and everything. It's just that I think there's something big going to happen in the Town soon, and I need your permission before I go to investigate"

Thierry nodded, his face grave, then said, "You have my permission. And who's the Girl?"

"I think you should talk to her when she wakes up, Sir. I have a feeling about her" I replied, hoping he would understand.

He did, and nodded again. "of course. I'll expect to see you in my office tomorrow, Callum"

"yes, Sir" I smiled, and walked out the Door. Safiria and Gabriel stayed in the meeting.

After that, I went to my Room, then lowered the Girl gently on to my bed. I folded the Covers up to her throat, looked at her once, and then walked out of the room.

I returned to the meeting room, and took a seat near the Door, as I listened attentively to what Thierry was saying.

"We have only a months left" He was saying.

"Just give them two more weeks" Maggie suggested.

"That's a good idea" Gillian agreed, "Why don't you do that, Thierry?"

"Of Course. I was probably getting worried over nothing" His tone was light, then he said, "Meeting Adjourned"

After everyone filed out in pairs, I went to Thierry where he was talking to Hannah, "Sir… about The Girl, her parents don't know about her being gone, and I don't know who she is, but she's very Powerful and she's involved somehow - I assure you I'll sort everything out. And if she sleeps in my Room, I can sleep on the floor" I added, seeing his disapproving looks.

Thierry sighed, then rubbed his temple, "OK, But I want everything sorted out, and you'll have to explain everything to her. Ask one of the Girls for some clothes to lend to her – I'm sure they'll agree"

I grinned, "Yes, Sir"

When I got back to my Room, The Girl was still asleep, so I showered and dressed, then I grabbed a few spare blankets from the closet, I spread them out on the ground, and within moments I fell fast asleep.