I finished the third and final book that Alec had brought me the other day by the time Doreen came in with my dinner that day. She came and left without saying a word, taking the other full plates of food with her. My appetite had ceased to exist the past few days, I didn't know why, maybe it was stress from all this vampire business.

I regretted finishing my last book so quick because now I had nothing to do. I changed into some pajamas that were a bit snug fitting and pulled a hoodie on over the top to keep warm. I ignored my dinner and went and sat outside in the fresh air just to watch the scenery. It was still windy outside but now it was dark as well. The wind sent a shiver down my spine every time my hair blew about. It was cold, but the sky was exceptionally pretty so I couldn't look at it behind glass. It was peaceful and relaxing. Hours went by it seemed and the sky got even darker than I thought it ever possibly could, the disappearance of the moon behind a cloud could have had something to do with it though. However the peace was disturbed when I heard shouting and snarling coming from behind the door to the bedroom. I walked into the bedroom to hear the argument a bit better.

"I have a right to see her Valik, unless you haven't realised its tradition and more importantly it's the rules," I heard someone growl behind the door. It was a horrible growl, low and menacing. If I wasn't mistaken I would assume it was Lex who was speaking. His voice described a terrible nature and history.

Another growl sounded from behind the door. It was Alec, "Not yet, Morvan, you know it's too early. What are you really up to? Did you accidently kill your, what is it now, fiftieth link and now you're after mine."

There was a thump against the door like someone was pushed against it, which they probably were.

Zane's voice then appeared. "Calm down, both of you. Morvan, it's too early to drink from her, you know it is."

"Shut up, you have no right to challenge my decision, low life, I still have a right to see her," Lex snarled back.

Alec growled.

I stepped away from the door that I had been edging closer to in anticipation. Although by walking backwards I couldn't see where I was going. I caught my foot on one of the legs of the bed and fell over. The was a loud bump.

"Oww," I moaned.

There was silence from behind the door. I looked up at it, waiting to see what was going to happen. Nothing did. There was a crash down the hallway. My heart slowed down as I realised that Lex probably couldn't get in here. I closed the balcony doors just incase, not that glass would stop a vampire, but it made me feel safer. I curled up in bed in a small ball under the sheets and closed my eyes. I was scared, more scared then when I had woken up in a strangers home because now I had clarification that this man would most likely kill me. I must have fallen asleep because I awoke to my name being whispered and someone stroking my hair. I opened my eyes and turned over to see Alec. I flinched away from his hand.

"Sorry," he said, no longer whispering. "Is your wound ok? Zane didn't put a bandage over it."

I felt my hip. It was still sore but it wasn't very painful anymore.

"I don't think you'll need Doctor Zane anymore," he smiled.

I sat up. "Does this mean I can get out of this room now?"

He frowned. "Maybe. Let me see the wound first."

I frowned and flinched as he moved his hand to my stomach. I moved away.

"Wait," I said stopping Alec from touching me.

"What?" He asked. He sounded a bit impatient, but I ignored it.

"Lex…" I couldn't say any more, I hadn't even met the guy and I was already incredibly scared of him. Just to hear his voice scared me.

"Hey," Alec reached over and hugged me. I let him, I needed a hug. "I told you I wouldn't let him near you. I'm sorry if you heard us arguing at the door. But it's ok now, he's gone," my eyes glossed over with tears. It was nice just to hug someone, comforting, even if they were freezing cold.

"Now," he said pulling away after what seemed a long time, "Let's see that wound."

I dried my eyes and pulled back the cover. I looked at him before I pulled my top up just so he could see the wound and nothing else. He leant over me to get a better look. I flinched as his cold hands touched my sensitive skin.

"You'll be fine tomorrow," he said.

I smiled.

"I'll give you a tour if you want," he was lying quite close to me still from our hug, his arm around my neck. I felt a bit uncomfortable, but I liked the company.

I just smiled again, "If you want," I yawned.

"You know why you're so tired don't you?"

I frowned.

"You need to eat, you're very weak."

"I told you I'm not hungry."

"I may not be human anymore, but I know not eating properly is not healthy."

"I can't eat when I'm not hungry," I replied.

"I'll force you if I have to."

"Well I guess you're going to have to force me because I'm not eating when I'm not hungry."

He frowned.

"Just don't force me now, I'm too tired."

He laughed, "I think you're missing the point Darcy," he moved and turned to grab something from the bedside table, the bed moving under us and squeaking slightly. He turned back to me holding a slice of bread. "Here, eat this at least."

"I can't."

"Darcy" He growled.

"Fine," I snatched it from him and sat up slightly so I could eat it without choking.

He moved his arm from behind me so he could sit up too. I finished the bread but he was already holding something else under my nose.

"Just have this as well."

"No Alec, I ate your bread don't force me to eat anything else."

He sighed. "Darcy, you're not doing yourself any favours."

"I can't help it."

I leant back onto the bed, too tired to talk anymore and fell asleep within minutes.