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Chapter 7

Serina

The sound of her phone jolted them back to reality and his arms released her. Serina had a sinking feeling deep in her stomach that her mum had finally tracked her down. Reluctantly, she reached for her mobile and answered the call.

Hello

Serina!!! Where on earth are you? We're all worried sick. Have you any idea how nerve-racking this has been for your father and I? Why would you put us through this again? Do you even remember what happened to you all those years ago? It has been torture.

Mum I'm so sorr-

Don't you dare say your sorry young lady. I want you on the next plane home immediately!!

Felix tensed up behind her and his arm clutched her shoulder almost desperately. She wriggled a bit but he kept his ice cold palm on her skin. She gave him a look but his face was stone- he wasn't going to let go. Sighing she leaned into him a bit.

I'm afraid I can't do that mum, my painting is going on display tomorrow and I have to be there, I need to be here. Look I'll be fine. I won't get into trouble and no-one with half a brain is going to bother me. She flicked a glance at Felix and he gave her a predatory smirk. Oh yeah. No-one was going to be bothering her while she was here. An image of Demetri popped into her head, he could also be great protection. They were both strong men.....vampires but they were so different. Like fire and ice. Felix was like a burning flame and she felt warm and protected when he was near, he never tried to hide his feelings from her which she really appreciated. On the other hand Demetri hid almost all his emotions from her, it was as if he was surrounded by a cold wall but she liked him too. He was sophisticated, polite and elegant which was a nice change compared to some of the idiots at her high school.

Serina. (Her mum sighed) Please don't do this. Your father and I almost lost you once, we don't want to lose you again.

Her mum sounded so beaten and forlorn that it broke her heart. Despite their numerous disagreements and fights she loved her mother a lot and hated hurting her. You won't mum. I promise I'll come back safe and sound. There won't be a hair out of place on my head..... Mum, this is something I have to do and I'm not a little girl any more. I can take care of myself. You and dad taught me well but I have to be here. Something in me is calling for this place and I have to follow it. I'll take a lot of pictures and call you every night. Please let me stay.

Felix was gripping her shoulder and she inwardly smiled- Looks like someone else doesn't want her to leave either. Her mum was silent for a long time and the tension grew.

I can't go through that again. But... if this trip is really important to you, I trust you to look after yourself. Just promise me one thing.

A huge grin had sprouted across her face and Felix had relaxed once more. (Though he still kept his hand on her shoulder). What mum?

.....That you'll come back....

Felix

He watched as her eyes softened and she gripped the phone tighter. "I promise mum." she whispered into the device. Her skin felt amazing under his skin, it wasn't as smooth as vampire skin and she was far from perfect but that didn't matter to him at all. For hundreds of years he had lived surrounded by gorgeous and beautiful female vampires but they were cold and lifeless, Serina's mouth-watering scent and soft thrum of a pulse was unique and special. She wasn't like other the other women he knew and he was grateful for it. All the women in the Volturi were either snobby bitches or insane. She hung up on the phone and sighed. Which scent a fresh wave of her scent his way. He clenched his teeth as adrenaline rushed through him. He had to-

"Serina." his voice was low and gravelly. She recoiled slightly at the deepening of his voice. "I think I have to leave you now...otherwise I will do something I'm going to seriously regret." She looked at him with those all seeing eyes and her mouth tightened into a thin line.

"Alright bit you better come back tomorrow Felix otherwise you will seriously regret angering me." her tone had turned joky but he could see the flame of her emotion in her eyes. He smirked down at her she could be completely different in a snap and he loved arguing with her as much as he did holding her. The clock by her bedside table started to flicker and h e read the time. He had to go. Standing up he turned to say goodbye to her but something stopped him.

Serina

Something was wrong with him. He wasn't moving at all – just staring at her. She opened her mouth to ask what was wrong when his hand encircled her neck. Shivers went up her spine from his icy touch but there was nothing cold about the look in his eye as he bent his head down towards her. She stilled herself as he neared unsure what to do about the tidal wave of emotions she was feeling. It was like when Demetri had caught her, she felt trapped yet strangely giddy. She blamed that on the alcohol, it made her feel happy yet this new feeling was stronger than that.

His eyes seemed desperate for something and she raised a hand to smooth out the frown on his face. He closed his eyes as she ran her palm over his skin. When they opened they were alight and burning. Her mouth closed a little as he stopped inches from her mouth. He was so close then.... there was a knock on the door. He sprung away from her instantly and she curled up into a ball.

"Serina, it's Sarah. I've come back. Can you let me in?" She wasn't sure whether to be relieved or disappointed. She turned her eyes back to Felix and saw he was breathing deeply even though he didn't have to. "You should go." she said her voice small as she tried to process what she was feeling. This was all very new to her. He nodded and then there was an awkward silence as neither knew what to do. Eventually Felix stepped forward and hugged her, giving her a kiss on her forehead. She returned his hug and kissed him on the cheek.

"Sure Sarah I'm coming." she replied to t he girl and moved to open the door. For a second his arms tightened around her before they dropped to his sides.

Vampire

Oh this was to good the guard member cackled to himself as he watched Felix say goodbye to the human. Who would have guessed that the mighty Felix would fall for a pitiful human? Not to mention Demetri and Marcus. There was a lot of things he could do with this information and he chuckled darkly as his mind began plotting. This girl, this Serina was gong to become incredibly useful to him.

AN: Sorry (times 1000)!!!!!! I don't know what to say except forgive me. I know this isn't the sneak peak from last time but I am going to do that next. The next chapter is going to be up a lot sooner and if I ever leave it this long please send me a review or PM and give me a kick. I feel so bad for making you wait this long. Do you think I'm writing Felix well? Should I move the relationships on a little faster? I really appreciate all the reviews. So a huge THANK YOU. I still haven't decided who she'll end up with yet. It could go either way.

Sneak Peak

The hot water trickled down her back and front, relieving some of the tension in her muscles. She leaned against the glass and closed her eyes. She was wrapped up in her own world and didn't hear the window opening.