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A/N: Two posts in one day! Aren't you blessed? LOL! Well, this is super long and had to be cut off, but I foresee an update first thing in the morning. Enjoy and as always thanks to my loyal reviewers and readers. I appreciate your kind words and feedback!

Chapter Seven Unwanted Desire

Edward kept a supportive hand on my elbow as I tried to make my way to the long line of people waiting to get inside of the Dungeon. Being a vampire had helped considerably with my balance issues and all, but Alice had put me in a pair of five inch heels, and vampire or no, I still had trouble avoiding all the cracks in the side walk.

Edward's hand bit into my elbow, but I didn't complain. I knew he was worried that I wasn't ready for this much human contact. In fact, I was pretty worried, although, I knew that Edward would never let me get out of control.

Jasper was leaning against the dark wall shaking his head back and forth as Alice fiddled with Demetri's hair and smoothed down his shirt as she chided him for not making more of an effort. He glanced at me and gave me a very peeved look. He could be as peeved as he wanted, after all, he had been a naughty vamp…imagining me in less than stellar scenarios. I shook my head as I relived the memories that Edward had shared with me. Nope. I wasn't about to feel guilty about this. He could just deal with Alice's displeasure.

Movement to the left of them brought my attention to Rosalie and Emmett…who, probably should consider getting a hotel room instead of standing in line groping one another.

I nudged Edward in the side. "Do not get any ideas. I don't do PDA. Well, not that much anyway," I said as I tried to adjust the too tight corset that Alice had laced me up in.

"Don't worry, love. I can be very discreet," he whispered as his hot tongue licked my ear sending a chill down my body even as it melted me. One little lick and I was ready to rip his scrumptious clothes off.

He had on charcoal slacks that made all the girls walking by drool with a fitted black shirt and leather jacket. I tried to ignore all the female admirers he seemed to be collecting, but it wasn't easy. I didn't need to hear their thoughts, though I could, to know what they were thinking.

"See? Very discreet," he murmured as his mouth worked its way down my neck and my breath hitched in my throat.

I jumped away. "Discreet, my ass! If you don't behave I'm going to hang out with Demetri all night," I taunted as I wiped me ear and neck off.

He gave me a nonchalant shrug. "If you wish him dead, by all means flirt with grief boy."

"Bella!" Angela's voice pierced the night. Carlisle had decided that if I wore my contacts and remained in the dark club that I could visit with her and a few others for the evening. Since my control had improved so much in such a short amount of time due to those torturous experiments he'd put me through, he felt certain that I'd be able to handle a few hours out among the humans as long as Edward was by my side to rein me in if I got a little hungry.

I felt his hold on me tighten and he pushed me closer to the wall where little light reached. Jasper and Demetri were suddenly situated around me. The better to grab me to keep my sharp teeth out of poor Angela's frail throat.

She threw her arms around me and hugged me tighter than that damned corset was even laced. For a full five seconds I stood there in shock inhaling her delicious scent, then I hugged her back much less enthusiastically for I had to be so much more careful of her fragile human body.

"Angela! God, I'm so glad you could come." I took her in from head to toe. She was now three months pregnant, but she hadn't started showing yet. "You look amazing. Look at you all glowing and stuff." Her scent clung to me as I withdrew from her embrace and the sound of her heart, and that of her unborn child's, sang through me. I took a few distancing steps away and sought comfort in Edward's arms, which snaked around my waist pressing his body firmly against the back of mine. My venom flowed a little more freely. I watched her lips move, but really all I heard was that beautiful music of her heart.

Jasper whispered too softly and quickly for Angela to notice anything. "Control yourself, Bella. She's been talking to you for a full thirty seconds. Nod your head and smile," he urged.

"I know. Can you believe it? Ben proposed to me last week." She continued as though I'd been paying attention and held out her dainty hand which had a princess cut diamond on her ring finger.

I did the proper amount of oohhing and ahhing before continuing, "Is Ben here tonight?" See, I could have a coherent conversation all the while enjoying her scent perfuming the night air. My throat wasn't even burning from it…well not too much, it was bearable now that I'd had a few minutes to get acclimated. Thank goodness I'd fed so thoroughly last night. Two deer had seemed like a lot last night, but now I thought maybe I should have had a few more.

"No, he's seeing some dreadful movie that I'm sure to hear all about later tonight," she pouted. "You'd think he'd realize by now that I'm not at all interested in that stuff."

"Were you able to get a hold of anyone else?" I asked.

She nodded. "Yep! Jessica is in for the weekend and Mike and Lauren will be here tonight too. Jess mentioned that Tyler might even come. I know that he and Mike were anxious to see you again."

I groaned and cursed inwardly. What had I gotten myself into? I chanced a glance at Edward who seemed torn between amusement and irritation. No one bugged him quite as much as Mike Newton. Well, maybe Jacob or Demetri were higher on that list, but not by much. It still cracked me up that he felt threatened by Mike. Human, ordinary Mike.

The line began to move and Edward ushered Angela and I in front of him. The Dungeon was an old club that was well known for showcasing some spectacular live music. Tonight Alyria was playing. I'd heard great things about her, and judging from the line waiting to get inside, the rumors were true.

The interior was perfect for hiding an otherworldly appearance. The whole room was blanketed in darkness with a few wall sconces providing all the light. There were all kinds of torture devices decorating the walls and the perimeter. All of the furnishing looked like they came right out of some ancient castle's torture chamber.

Jessica, Mike, and Lauren were huddled in a booth near the stage-drinks in hand. Never mind that they were no where near old enough. Lauren's hair had finally grown out to her shoulders and was dyed black. Jessica and Mike looked frozen in time. Not one thing about either of them had changed.
I tugged on Demetri's arm and wrenched him out of Alice's clutches. "So what do you think of the dark haired one over there?" I asked as I pointed Lauren out.

He sighed irritably and rolled his eyes. I swear he was losing all his old world mannerisms under our tender loving care. "I think she looks extremely young."

I scoffed. "How old were you when you were transformed? Not much older than Lauren and I, so just get over that whole excuse. If we're going by age then every damn woman in the vicinity is out," I complained.

"Fine by me," he smirked.

"Don't make me zap you with my powers, Demetri," I growled. "If you don't cooperate I will, you know."

Alyria's voice danced over us bringing everyone's attention to the stage. I couldn't hide my shock as I took in her stunning form. She had black waist length hair with red streaks throughout and was wearing a black leather pleated mini-skirt with thigh-high boots and a red sequin tank top. Her fingers played over her sparkling guitar as her voice enchanted us all. No one was talking, or moving in anyway. Dance club or not, there was no dancing now. Hell, some had even forgotten to breathe.
I actually felt bad for her band members because no mortal would be able to see anything beyond her. As it was, I barely noticed them myself as her words of seduction trickled over me.

I glanced at Edward who was staring open mouthed at her, completely oblivious to anything going on around him. In fact, the only four people in the whole room that seemed to be able to function at the moment were three vampires-me, Alice, and Rose- and oddly-Angela.

Jasper looked like he was about to explode as he was bombarded with everyone's sexual desire for this woman plus the enchantment she was weaving with her song. I used my power that I'd inherited from him to calm him slightly. He shook his head violently, trying to focus.

The song finally ended and the spell-or whatever it was-was broken. Jasper whispered frantically in Alice's ear and rushed out the door.

"Sorry, Bella. We can't stay. That was a bit overwhelming for Jasper. But I think your little scheme is going to be even easier than we ever anticipated."

"What the heck is she?" I asked curiously.

"Oh, she's a vampire. I think it's safe to say that seduction is her power. Keep a close eye on Edward, won't you? I'd hate for him to get his ass kicked because he couldn't fight off the big bad succubus' power." She kissed me on my cheek and squeezed my arm before dancing out the door.

Edward had watched our whole exchange with fear in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Bella," he whispered hoarsely.

"What ever for?" I asked taken aback with surprise.

"For my reaction to her," he jabbed his finger back to the stage.

I laughed and wrapped my arms around him. "Don't be silly. You couldn't help it any more than every other human or vampire in this place."

"You didn't seem to be affected?" He asked.

"Oh, I certainly felt it. It was like she was eating the sexual energy coming out of me, but no, I wasn't as entranced as some," I smirked. "I don't think you've ever looked at me like that." I wasn't being catty, I swear, just noting the truth.

"Maybe we should go somewhere else?" He muttered already pulling me through the room towards the door.

"Somewhere else? No. Demetri needs a date and now we have a vampire to fill that spot."

He stopped instantly and I tripped as I lost my balance on the damn heels. Damn. "Do you really want a succubus around the house all the time? Because I certainly don't. She could make almost anyone do whatever she wanted," he added fearfully.

Hmmm, now that he mentioned it, it probably would be a disastrous idea to hook them up. I nodded. "Okay, you win. I'll go talk to Jessica and the gang and we'll go somewhere else. You'll probably have to drag Demetri out of here though because he seemed quite taken with Alyria." I looked around and saw no sign of him anywhere. Rosalie was all but dragging Emmett out the door, practically burning him with her furious eyes. Poor Emmett, he was going to suffer for tonight's little outing.

"Hey guys," I said as Angela and Jessica turned around in their chair looking at me. Mike had a huge grin plastered on his face and Lauren looked dazed. Eww now I knew what everyone's after sex looks were.

"We're going to go across the street to the Pit, you wanna come?"

Jessica and Angela were by my side before my words were out of my mouth. "Why are we leaving?" Mike grumbled as he helped Lauren to her feet. "That singer's supposed to be back on in a few minutes."

"Aww, Mike, I'm hurt. I thought you wanted to hang out with us, not ogle some trampy vixen," I teased. I grabbed his hand and pushed him towards the door and across the street. His hand trembled at my cold touch, but he didn't try and pull away.

"Bella!" Edward's voice called out frantically. I whipped around he was still standing in the doorway of the club.

"What?"

"I can't find him."

Oh, for God's sake. "You guys go ahead. I seem to have left a friend behind."

"I'll go with you," Mike offered hopefully.

"No, no you stay with them, keep them safe from lecherous men," I added offhandedly as I made my way back across the street in my overly high heels.

I walked up to the bartender and used all my dazzling abilities as I asked him if he could get me in to meet Alyria. What I forgot, was that any vampire power used near me was enough to let me acquire it. While I was most defiantly not a succubus, I now had quite a bit of power over seduction. The bartender was all but drooling as I finished up my question.

"Su…sure… thing, sweets." He held out his hand which I took despite my disgust. "Do you sing?" He asked as he racked his gaze over my body, an appreciative smile blossoming on his scruffy face.

Eww! "No," I replied tersely. I let him help me up the steps. Those shoes were really getting in the way of everything. And worse, they had me relying on that disgusting man so I wouldn't fall on my ass. Not to mention, that his scent was so much more noticeable in this small stairwell. This time I didn't have Edward to keep me in line. I tried to concentrate on anything…everything but the man escorting me up those steep steps.

I heard her contralto voice through the door and Demetri's reply. Damn. This was not going to be easy. Terrance, the bartender, rapped on the door before pushing it open. "Someone to meet you, Alyria," he said carefully not meeting her dark gaze because he couldn't seem to tear his eyes from me.

He moved aside to let me past. Demetri only had his pants left on and was tied up against the far wall not taking any notice of us as he was fully focused on Alyria. Fur lined cuffs were bound to his ankles and wrists and Alyria's black lipstick highlighted a dark path down his throat leading to his muscular chest.

She turned those black eyes with just a thin rim of burgundy toward me, a small smile on her painted lips. Nothing stood between us except a small bit of crimson lace that left very little to the imagination. "Have a seat," she motioned to her chaise lounge and then turned her attention to Terrance. "Leave us. And lock the door on your way out." She sashayed her way across the room to me, releasing her power with each step.

My body was full of need and desire as I watched her hips swaying side to side with each step of her leather boots. She towered over me, placing each hand on either side of my body bringing her flawless face inches from mine. "What do we have here?" She crooned and glanced back at Demetri. "Is she your mate?" Her voice was like the sweetest honey. It slid down me and begged to be licked. I trembled with desire and knew I was in trouble.

He cleared his throat and finally looked at me, surprise in his eyes. "Uh, well, she is with me, but not my mate."

She seemed to study him for a minute then turned those hungry eyes back to me. She whispered seductively, "He desires you, little one." She inhaled deeply. "And you desire him too."

I scoffed and realized that I could talk. "You couldn't be more wrong." I sent an apologetic look to Demetri. "Nothing against you Demetri, but I only desire one man. And he's around here somewhere," I mumbled under my breath.

"Tsk tsk. I taste your lies on the tip of my tongue. I smell your lust for him and me. Why hide it? Why not embrace it. The three of us could have a delightful evening, couldn't we?" She purred as her lips hovered over mine.

A light wind could have forced her to close the distance. I knew that if she pressed those lips to mine that I wouldn't be able to stop her from doing whatever she wanted. That I would do it and be happy about it, until she released me from her power.

I gathered every bit of Jasper's power and wrapped it around me dousing the feelings that she was eliciting. "I'm not…" My voice faltered as the effort to protect myself became almost too much. "…interested." I finally managed to croak. It did not come out as firmly as I'd hoped. "I just came to get Demetri, but if he wishes to stay I will not make him come."

"Oh, but I will," she threw her head back and laughed, her chest heaving with each shudder. "I do wish you'd stay and play, but I taste the truth in your words." She floated toward Demetri and traced her long, black nail down his cheek. "What about you, love? Do you want to stay and play?"

He glanced between both of us, but remained silent. I opened my mind to him just so I could see what he really wanted. She'll think I'm a bastard if I tell her the truth. Who wouldn't want to make love to this woman?

I stood up shakily, it took a fair bit of energy to fight off her powers and even still I could feel my body reacting to her voice and scent. I glanced at him quickly and smiled what I hoped was a reassuring smile. After all, the whole point of tonight was to hook him up with someone. And this someone just happened to be a vampire. We'd just have to overlook the whole succubus aspect of her personality. "Its okay, Demetri. You stay. We're going across the road for a while. You can join us later." I narrowed my eyes at her. "Don't hurt him."

She smiled seductively. "Oh, I won't hurt him any more than he wishes, love. Have a lovely time at the Pit. Perhaps I will see you there in a few hours?"

"Perhaps," I muttered as I slammed the door closed.

God! I needed Edward like now. My whole body was thrumming and in dire need of his. I barely set foot outside when the most delicious scent washed over me. My whole body stilled as I honed in on my prey. I moved closer to the alley and waited for him to cross my path.

A/N: yep! That seemed like a good place to end it. Hope you guys like. The darn story keeps taking a life of its own and won't let me write it the quick and easy way. Grrr! So, now I've gone and complicated it more. Hopefully I can sort it all out.

Sabrina