Chapter 6
The sun was inching it's way above the horizon, casting the town of Mystic Falls in a dark purple hue. A light morning breeze was tossing the leaves along the jogging trail, like they were dancing, twirling around to nature's music. Jennifer Talbin had just moved here. Drawn to the small town feel to it all. She was in great shape, and wanted to keep it that way. That is why she was extremely delighted to find that the town had many natural fitness areas. This trail was her favorite.
After a bit of stretching she started down the trail that led her deeper into the woods. The I-pod touch that was strapped to her arm, shuffled through her many work out songs. She picked up her pace, her breath getting faster and deeper. She was lost inn her own little world. That is why she didn't notice the vampire that was following within inches behind her.
In one quick gesture, Stephan had her off the path and deep into the woods. Her eyes were bulging with fear, as one of her worst nightmares was coming true. With a low growl, her bit deep into her neck. The warm blood filled his body with pleasure, with power. Her screaming stopped, as his last bite completely ripped out her throat. The blood was rhythmically squirting from the sides of the Ripper's mouth with each of her slowing, weakening heartbeats. He let her limp body fall from his arms, and that is were it laid until she was found an hour later by two passing joggers.
Stefan stayed back, concealed himself. The Ripper got off by staying at the crime scenes. Waiting, watching. It would occupy him just long enough until the compulsion hit him again. And it would be unstoppable. The compulsion to kill.