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"Ed-?" I began. I stared at the spot he was previously in not more than 2 seconds ago. Then I felt a tight grip on my shoulders. I had just enough time to choke in my breath as I turned and saw black fire in his eyes and a ferocious smile glinting in the moon light.

EPOV

So… thirsty…

The smell –no! smell wasn't a good enough description- …the intoxicating aroma that drifted through the air, carried by the traitorous wind, was too much. I can barely control myself; my throat is inflamed! …Must. Satisfy. This. Thirst… My inner predator was coming out.

Even through It's frozen shock It's body managed a shiver as a result of my bitter cold hands on It's shoulders. I can feel the creature's rapid pulse just underneath my fingertips. It wouldn't take much to rip though that tender flesh to get to the sweet, warm blood underneath. I felt venom gather in my mouth.

My eyes instinctively strayed down to the supple skin at the hollow of It's neck. Huh…? My forehead furrowed in my attempt to understand. When I looked at It's neck I caught a glimpse of the look in It's –not It's; Bella's, I correct myself- eyes.

She's not an It, she's a human… a girl. I've seen that look before… on a different face… in a different time. I see flashbacks of a pale face covered in blood… eyes pleading with confusion and hurt from betrayal…a snarl coming from deep in my chest as my lips pull back from my teeth.

"No!" I whisper. I'm not like that anymore! That's not me!

I fight internally in an attempt to control the bloodlust; trying to find my resolve. I growl. Through the self-loathing and indecision I realize it's all her fault. I was doing fine up until the moment I met her! I have to get away from her! It's the only way! I toss her towards the bed. With one last glare in her direction I turn to the open window and jump.

BPOV

What…? I ask myself this repeatedly but come up empty every time as I stare at the place I last saw him. Slowly my brain starts working again and I rush to the window.

"Edward? Edward!" When I see nothing and hear no response besides the sound of nearby cars I rush to the door to the suite.

Elevator, elevator, elevator! I frantically think, I reach the double doors and press the down button repeatedly in a panic. The numbers slowly increase. 2… 3… 4… Damnit! I'm on the 20th floor! I look around and spot the sign indicating the stairs. In my only hope of reaching him before he gets hurt I dash towards the stairs.

EPOV

Blood! Blood! Blood! I hungrily think as I drain the rabbit in my hands then drop it in the pile of other small animals at my feet.

My hair is windblown and my clothes are slightly crumpled but I finally feel in control of myself. I can think straight now that her smell is gone and the thirst is partly satisfied.

But just to be safe… as I strand perfectly still and open my senses the way only a predator could I hear faint footsteps. I turn in that direction to see which human would dare to disturb my hunting.

Of course it would be her! When have I ever been able to just run away from my problems?

She hesitantly approaches me the same way she did earlier. Why does she still have that concerned look on her face? Doesn't she know I'm a monster? Does she have no self-preservation?! When she's 10 feet from me she stops.

"Edward… while I was running and running down hundreds of stairs and through back alleyways searching for any trace of you I realized a lot of things. No normal human could have survived that fall. No normal human's skin was that cold. No one could growl like that or toss me so far, so easily. And lastly… no one, not anything in the world, could have such an ancient hatred; a self-loathing that seemed to be eternal… as eternal as the man who possessed it."

I stare at her trying to read her thoughts even though by now I knew it was pointless; there were no hidden meanings behind her words. She knew and the next move was hers: what would she do now?

After a long minute she took a deep breath and a step forward. She continued, "It wasn't until after this realization hit me and I repeatedly denied it that I remembered something you said. 'When you were a child, were you ever afraid of scary movies? The kind with killers, blood, and monsters… like vampires?'" This last past she whispered and looked at the pile of dead animals at my feet.

"You never gave me the chance to answer, Edward. Well, I will now. I love those types of movies. I always have. I think that's the real reason why I became a CIA agent." She looked me in the eyes. "You're a vampire, Edward Cullen." It wasn't a question; it was a statement of fact.

I waited and searched her face for any fear… there was none. She, in turn, searched mine for any reactions but I kept my expression smooth and nonchalant. Finally, I answered, "Yes."

"You know, when I was watching you leaning against the window frame with the full moon behind you, I couldn't help but think you too beautiful to be real. I guess I should trust my intuition more; especially now. I don't know what you've done in the past but I do know that you're not the same person –yes, person- as then."

I couldn't take her levelheaded understanding anymore! "I'm a monster, Bella! I attacked you in that hotel room! I'm a killer-"

She cut me off, "But you didn't kill me."

"But I wanted to." I put all my desire for her blood into every word.

"Yes, I know you did and you had every opportunity to but you didn't. You haven't even tried to kill me now even though there are no witnesses. I am a CIA agent; I'm not afraid of death and I definitely don't run from a mission." She had her resolve. I could tell that from the look in the eyes to the way she held her body: ready for any challenge.

This girl is really something else. I respected her because of that. I knew she would help me no matter who came after me. "So, you're sticking around no matter what I am or what I can do to you with no effort at all?"

"Yes, we're partners and I'm here to protect you… and your secret. Now, I have a question for you: what kind of enemies could a vampire possibly have?"

I smiled a crooked grin and walked past her towards the park exit. "Mrs. Masen, I believe we have a lot to discuss about your current mission. Dearest Wife, if you would be so kind as to accompany me back to the Masen Suite…?"

She nodded letting me know that we were putting this all behind us and starting over. "Yes, Anthony Hunny," she replied sweetly as she followed me into the darkness.

AN: IM SO PROUD OF THIS CHAPTER!!!!! It Was Mega Serious Atmosphere But This Is An Action Romance So Most Of It Is Finding Hidden Secrets About Each Other & Kicking Butt :). Do U Think I Did Well With The Whole Bloodlust Thing? Im Taking This Story Slow So The Main Plot Is Coming A Lil At A Time. Read & Review Plz!

-Tiz-