Lucian brought together his top men and, to Amelia's surprise, included her in the meeting to make plans for the upcoming battle. "I did see a stack of documents on the tables near Viktor's throne, there was a smaller man in charge of them," Amelia says.

"Tanus," Lucian says,"...perhaps he will aid us once again."

"Trust a vampire?" one says.

"He can be bought. His loyalty is to the highest bidder," Lucian concludes.

"I say we send a small team to infultrate the castle in the daylight, retrieve some of those document and plan an all out raid on the night of the elder's change," another says.

"I propose Amelia lead our team," Raze says.

"Me?!" Amelia says astonished.

"You were in the castle and know better than any of us how to get in," Raze says.

Amelia was speechless. All heads turned to Lucian. His lips were pursed until he spoke,"I think that would be a brilliant idea."

"Really?!" Amelia and Raze say. Raze had thought he might be overturn.

"Raze is right, you know the layout. We will discuss this some more, but I would like you to go into training right away," Lucian says.

"Training?" Amelia says confused.

"Yes, there are many things to learn now that you are a lycan," Lucian says,"Raze I would like you to oversee this training. If you can complete it tonight I want you to lead a team of your choice to the castle and infultrate it during the daylight hours."
Raze's heart jumped but outwardly he kept his composure,"As you wish."

The meeting finished and Raze turned to Amelia. "So," Amelia says,"Teach me master."

Master. Oh he could have fun with this, Raze thinks smiling. "Let's get started!"

"The first thing to remember is you are stronger, but not invincible," Raze begins. He picks up a nearby piece of debri from the castle and holds it above his head. With his rippling muscles he tosses it aside like nothing. He had discussed nearly every aspect of being a lycan and now displayed a few.

Amelia laughs,"So what really changed when you became a lycan? I figured you could do that when you were human."

"Well," Raze says smiling,"kissing my ass is not going to get you out of training."

Amelia pouts sarcastically,"Fine."

"You won't be able to change on command just yet, it is something to work on. But when angered, you may not be able to control yourself. I think you should especially stay away from humans for awhile too...its hard to resist...the hunger."

"You mean...killing a human?" Amelia asks.

"Yes. Now its only raw meat and blood for you," Raze says. Amelia grimaces thinking about last night as she threw up the contents of her stomach. Amelia founded, she wouldn't be able to go into town and talk to anyone...perhaps forever, but definately for the time being.

"What about wounds?" she asks.

"It depends on how deep they are," he answers, but most will heal relatively quickly. There is a pause as she lets the information sink in. "Any more questions?"

"I think I know everything," Amelia says confidently standing.

"Good," Raze says suddenly thrusting his hands out pushing her down. Amelia slides a few feet away from Raze. She lets her jaw drop in shock. Raze smiles,"Let's go girl, I want a rematch."

With a rock backwards, Amelia pushes and jumps to her feet. "Ready to lose again?" Amelia says.

Raze smirks. He had been waiting to play with her more and he was hoping she was not too weak. She would have to be ready for the morning. She jumped and threw a kick which Raze deflected. "Well I guess I'll try something new," she says and retreats to the wall behind her. Raze was confused until he saw her scaling the wall with grace and speed he knew to be superhuman. He smiled and grabbed a small piece of rubble and threw it to crash above Amelia. She paused but continued. Raze tossed two more, purposely not hitting her. Amelia loses her gripping but uses her legs to launch herself from the wall. She flies backwards over Razes head. She flips in the air and lands behind him on her feet.

"Impressive," he says. She winks at him and runs forward. She throws a series of punches, wishing she had her daggers.

She threw two punches, which he caught and held her hands tight. As she pulled backwards he pulled her forward, spinning her around so her arms are crossed against her chest and her body pressed tightly to his. "Now you're mine," Raze says planning to hold her tightly, enjoying her warm body pressed to his. From this position he could smell her soft hair. Her curves felt like they were a puzzle piece to his as they were pressed so tightly. He could imagine doing so many things from this position to her just like the first time they tussled, only he was winning, in more ways than one.

Amelia struggles, but Raze slammed her tightly to his form. Suddenly, Amelia remembered that night. Viktor behind her, thrusting hungerly. "Let go," Amelia says trying not to panic.

"Say I win," Raze says not aware of the panic building within Amelia.

"Please," Amelia says as Raze tightens his grip,"Please let me go."

"Say it," Raze says.

Tears suddenly escape as she suddenly screams to be released. Startled, Raze releases her only to watch her run off. He stood there, his body cold as the empty feeling left from her body set in. What had he done? Could it be perhaps that she did not want to be that close to him? Was it that she might detest him or at least having such a close proximity to him? Then it hit him. How could he have been so careless. He did have her in such a procarious position that had aroused him sexually. The feeling of powerlessness must have caused her strife, Raze thought as he walked into the castle to find her to apologize.

Amelia ran to her room and locked the door. She sat on the bed and tried to control her breathing. In and out, she told herself. She closed her eyes and tried to push the horrible memories from her mind. The knock on her door startled her.

"Amelia," she heard Raze say outside her door. His voice was full of sorrow. She sighed. What had she done? She slowly moved and opened the door. She gave Raze a small smile.

"Raze, I'm-"

"Amelia, I'm-"

They say together, then stop.

"Let me," he offers. Amelia nods. "I'm sorry for getting carried away with my fun, and I hope you will be able to trust me tommorrow during out scouting raid."

"Raze, its not your fault. I could never not trust you. I am flattered that you trust me to lead you there."

"I would trust no one else...well maybe your father," Raze says smiling. Amelia smiles. "Once we compete the mission, I want to make this afternoon up to you."

Amelia paused in thought. Just how did Raze intend to make up the incident which was her fault that it became an incident at all? Raze tried not to be nervous. He was hoping to spend more time with her since she had been granted a second chance with life. He did not want to fall into his pattern of expecting her to always he around. He wanted to use any chance he got to win her love, and he felt like he was starting things on a negative. "Of course dear friend," Amelia says giving him a smile.

"Great," Raze says,"get some rest, you will be ready in the morning." Amelia nods her head and prepares to bed.

As Raze walks away her words linger in his head. Dear Friend. Was friend a barrier that mean there could never be any other feelings between them? Or was being a friend already the building of a good relationship? She trusted him and confided in him. Until this incident they had never had an awkward moment or any animosity between them. Raze could only sigh and prepare for their mission at the break of dawn.