Ross's POV

I opened the door quietly and heard the words spoken by her father over the phone. "He's bad news Hayley, very bad news, he's not as innocent as you think, he's evil... he's the reason Adam turned your sister into a vampire-" he said. I was staring intently at the cell phone in her hand and cut the connection... yeah, I can do that. I could hear Hayley's breath hitch as she tried to process the words she just heard. "Hayley? You good?" I asked from the doorway. She dropped the phone and whipped around when she heard my voice. She was scared... very scared. I smirked and walked over to her. "What's the matter babe? Who's giving you a problem?" I asked coolly as I held her shoulders and stared into her endless green eyes. She didn't answer, but she tried to pry into my thoughts, from which I easily shut her out. Mock vampires are a lot stronger than actual new vampires, so she was just about effective now than she would have been before I bit her. "Aww, Hayley! What'd I do now?" I asked playfully, moving my face right in front of hers. She turned her head and avoided eye contact now, she really seemed to hate me right now. "Alright" I said in defeat and turned to walk out of the room. I was almost to the door when Hayley's weak voice came "Do you know them?" she asked timidly. I grinned.

"Who?" I asked, not facing her, looking back at her over my shoulder.

"My parents... my family"

"What's your last name again Hayley babe?"

"Lavehart"

I winced and my eyes narrowed at the mention of that name. "Yeah" I answered "I know that name"

She didn't question me any further but her mind was spinning with doubt, hatred, and, mostly, fear. I walked downstairs and outside. I pulled out my phone and dialed my old buddy Martin's number. I took about 3 rings but he picked up.

"Yeah?"

"Marty, it's me"

"Ross! Man, what can I do ya for?"

"Lavehart, remember that name?"

"How could I forget that name?" his tone turned from happy to cold. I smirked and pulled out my car keys.

"I'll be over in about 20 minuets, I've got a job for you"