Here is a quick update for you guys, just to show you how sorry I am for taking such a long break from the story.

He was so close.

"I actually had several reasons to help you out earlier, and seriously, annoying my brother really was a priority. Secondly, you have gotten me out of pretty much every lawsuit I've attracted, so I guess it was the least I could do. And, well, having a hot woman on my lap is not the worst thing that could happen." He smirked.

Alice was at a loss of words, and before she had managed to press out an answer, Damon took a step back.

"Oh, and well, if you really had been turning into a vampire, my blood would have done no difference at all."

That last paragraph shook her out of her stupor.

"What?"

"Yeah, I just thought I'd mention that the thing about one bite from a vampire makes you turn? That's just a cover story to make your work and others easier. After all with just the drinks I had off people yesterday, the earth would be washed over with baby vamps in less than a year."

He stood back watching her intently.

Alice's head was a mess. She had been so afraid, and so grateful, and now what? It was all just some kind of lame prank? She couldn't hold back a hysterical laughter, and for a second she would have sweared she saw a worried look cross Damon's features. But it was gone again, replaced by his normal mask of indifference.

"You're not joking, right?"

He shook his head.

"So what you're saying is that I ran into a vamp bar asking to drink their blood for no reason at all? And I got to bite into your fucking neck in front of everyone, purely to annoy your brother?"

When he didn't tell her she was wrong, she just let out an exasperated sigh, shaking her head.

"This has to be the most fucked up day in my fucking life!" She was behaving like a hysterical teenager, she was aware of that. But the alcohol left in her veins just didn't let her use her brains.

She started walking again mumbling under her breath: "I've should had known something was off... What is the chance that vampires actually do exist and magically follows the laws of Twilight, the worst movie of the century?"

At that comment Damon burst out laughing, and she looked at him annoyed. She still hadn't decided if she was angry with him or not for leading her on.

He walked up to her, still chuckling.

"Well at least we didn't come up with something as idiotic as sparkling in the sun."

At that Alice cracked down laughing herself.

"Seriously, fuck twilight! Let's get home."

"Hear, hear."

They walked further down the street. They didn't talk, but it was a comfortable silence. When they reached the car, Alice slumped in the car seat, suddenly completely exhausted.

She must have dozed off, because she slowly came to, as she felt someone lifting her out of the car and carrying her to the door of her apartment. Weirdly enough she felt safe and she had to strain herself not to snuggle closer to him. He hesitated by the door.

"Got a key somewhere?"

"Yeah. Just let me down," she smiled as she said it. "I'm mostly awake."

As he put her down she stumbled a bit, and he steadied her gently.

When she finally got out the key, and found the keyhole, she hesitated before turning around to face Damon.

Surprising both herself and him, she leaned into him. She was only slightly shorter than him, and her lips easily met his. She could feel his surprise, and couldn't help but smile against his lips.

He was quick to retaliate though. He pressed her up against the door placing a hand against the door frame, the other snaking around her waist holding her closer to him.

Alice was lost in the kiss, the feeling of his lean muscular body against hers only made her lose control even faster. She let her hands tangle in his dark hair, forcing him to deepen the kiss. When his lips left her mouth and started trailing down her neck, she couldn't hold back a low moan, leaning her head back against the door for support.

Her breath hitched when his teeth grazed her neck. She could feel her heart racing. Suddenly he drew back from her.

No way.

Not willing to stop just yet, she managed to form some coherent words.

"Don't stop. It's okay." To back up her words she tilted her head to the side, making it clear to him what she meant. The movement felt somewhat natural to her, but she didn't think about it further, because at the same time, an almost animalistic growl left his lips.

Please don't let it hurt. But she pushed the thought away, somehow she knew it wouldn't.

"Are you sure?" His voice was hoarse, and his words made it tingle in her stomach, she hadn't expected him to be polite. Instead of answering him, she pushed against him placing a heated kiss on his mouth, biting down lightly on his lower lip.

"I think I owe you one," she mumbled.

That did it to Damon. Quicker than lightning he had the door opened, pulled her inside and slapped it shot never letting go of her for a second. He now embraced her from behind. His hand travelled up under her blouse touching the skin on her stomach, sending electric jolts through her.

She leaned into him, as his lips touched the nape of her neck.

Faintly she heard him whisper her name. As his fangs penetrated her skin, she let out a short gasp, and then...

Pure ecstasy...

So, I hope you liked it.

A lot of people have asked when Alice/Kirya would get her memories back. I can say as much as, it wont be too long... and can anyone guess what name Damon whispered in her ear? ;-)

Thanks to oXxgeorgiaxXo and my guest reviewer for your kind words :-)

I would love to hear from everyone what you think of the story, and I also welcome any ideas for a future plot, I'm not sure if the one I had in mind will work out.

Also if anyone reading this by chance is a betareader, please let me know, if you would like to beta this story. English is not my native tongue, and I'm pretty sure there's quite a few errors :-)

Again, I live and breathe for constructive criticism, so don't hold back on your reviews :-)

See ya soon!