Why me?
"So… how was your night?" Billy had been warned time and time again over the phone to not mention anything about my appearance. I had called him to come pick me up since Alexander was with the kids and Luke was MIA. Right now we were at a stoplight in Billy's neon green KIA with black flames decal on the hood and sides. I was drinking my chocolate syrup from the bottle Luke gave me earlier and sulking in the passenger seat. Blood on the Dance Floor- "I hope you choke" was playing from his iPhone and I wanted to break it in one hand. Tonight was a rollercoaster of events and it wasn't even over yet.
"FINE," I replied a little to harshly. Billy just nodded with a stupid smirk on his face. His Emo bangs just kept swaying with each nod. The rest of his hair was layered with spiky ends as long as his shoulder blades. His dark-blue eyes rimmed with naturally thick lashes were alight with laughter. "Have you heard from Luke?" I asked more calmly.
"Yeah, he called not long ago and said to tell you something important." Then Billy started singing with the music and tapping the steering wheel with his chipped black painted nails to the beat. I waited impatiently for Billy to continue… then nearly ripped his head off when he didn't.
"TELL ME WHAT THE FUCK HE SAID!" I screeched. I'm relieved that things between Alexander and I have been resolved, but I'm still worried for Luke. He is after all my best friend. When Billy started making that god-forsaken face he makes when he's playing games with me, I started to growl but gave in. "Huuuuuh! What do you want?"
"World peace and a high score on my term paper. But what you meant was probably what I want from you…" Then he glanced at me before continuing to drive. I just glared daggers at his skull and downed my chocolate. "Answers, Rave, all I want is answers… AND your Monster hoodie." With that he smirked and looked at me. We were passing the stores and had to stop at another damn red light. I simply blinked lazily at him to signal my agreement and he continues. "Six questions. First, where are my niece and nephew?"
Reasonable start. "At the mansion with Alexander. Jameson will be home-schooling them in the vampire ways of education. Today is Mythology and Folklore. Next." Billy thought about what I said before continuing as the light turned. Finally.
"Number 2. Who're the potential fathers of the baby?"
"Just Alexander. The other 'potential' has been ruled out as of tonight. Next."
"I should have rephrased that question so you'd tell me who you thought it could be, but whatever. Numero tres! How long is Alexander staying?" Billy was having fun with his interrogations and my distress.
I sighed before continuing. "He says this is his home and that he's staying especially since he didn't know about the kids and everything else that's been happening. He's staying for good but he's planning a trip to Romania for us after the twins pass their grade… but now that I'm prego we might have to rethink that. I'll keep you updated if anything comes up on that topic."
"Shit… I thought he knew about everything and just didn't give a damn. Maybe even…" Billy cleared his throat and changed the topic. My heart ached for the pain Stormy caused him. I don't want him getting involved with her if she returns. He'll just hurt all over again. They weren't as close as Alexander and I were. We were eternally bonded with kids. They dated and had begun to fall for each other. She left before he could tell her he loved her. They were young with puppy love. She was Billy's first love. "Number 4. Huuuuuh! Where's Sebastian? We were supposed to meet up for practice to go over the new sets."
That's right! Sebastian and Alexander had a fight and his blood was on Alexander's hand. I didn't ask Alexander about him since it was a sore subject. "Ummmm… to be honest, I don't know. You should ask Alexander. Sebastian was at the mansion last I saw him."
"Oh, okay. Next is why do you have grass in your hair, paint all over you, a garbage bag wrapped around you, and a slit wrist? I sure as hell don't want to know why the only part of you not covered in paint are your inner thighs… don't want to know that one at all." I smirked and blushed at my night's adventure.
"The grass is because I got laid in the fields-" I smiled and almost laughed at Billy's gagging imitations.
"Ew… ew… oh my gah… ew, ew, ew, ew, ew. Really, Raven? Really. You're a parent you're like expired from hot sex… gross!" I couldn't stop snickering. Billy and Alex would have a flip-out party over my sex drives… Is it so hard to believe that I have needs? Alex shouldn't even know what that means, but Billy? It's comical.
"The paint is because the club did the paint sprinklers tonight with the black light while I was serving drinks on the floor with Alexander. And the slit wrist is because I cut myself to see something you don't need to worry about. Don't worry, I'm not joining your Emo club."
"Hey… I don't cut myself! I take offense to that; not all Emos cut themselves. Masochists cut themselves. I'm not a masochist. You, dear sis, are a masochist. I would spit at your feet but we're in MY car so let the visual make my point." I laughed. "Now that you're hopefully done insulting me and my brotherly concern. Explain the bag."
Since I just couldn't resist provoking a reaction out of him, I told him, "Alexander ripped my panties off." We were just entering the driveway when Billy slammed the breaks.
"Get. Your. Naked. Ass. Out." He said with his hand over his mouth. I laughed harder as I climbed out with my purse and headed for the door. Then I felt something hit me right on the ass. I turned and look down to see it was my chocolate syrup bottle that was thrown at me. "And take your diabetes with you!" Billy yelled from the car. Stop laughing Raven before you piss yourself, I scolded myself.
Billy started to pull out of the driveway just as I got the door open. "Where are you going?" I yelled out to him.
"I'm meeting up with Az at her place for the night. I'll see you tomorrow. Get some sleep freak! And for gods sake take a shower!" With that he drove off. And he forgot to ask his last question… DAMNIT BILLY! YOU DIDN'T EVEN TELL ME WHAT LUKE SAID!
I walked through the empty house frustrated and thought about Billy laughing his ass off. Then my cell phone rang and I looked at the caller ID. Alexander. "Hey, good timing… I just got home." I told him about what happened after he left and he said he'd come by with the kids.
When I hung up I went into my room, stripped my clothes and went into the shower. I scrubbed the paint and sex scent off of me and washed the mess that was my hair… three times until the water that rinsed off of me ran clear. I turned off the shower and stepped out only to bump into a solid wall of muscle. I stared at the hard wide chest covered in a back sweater for a moment before looking into the green eyes of a man wearing a black ski mask. This soooo better not be happening right now!
I stared unafraid for a moment and looked him up and down. He was wearing a torn black sweater that hid none of his masculine physique, as well as, a dark grey pair of baggy pants, and black loafers… muddy loafers. Oh, did I mention the knife he had in his right hand? No? Well there was a 6 inch long blade in his hand with black tape wrapped around the hilt. "Okay… I'll bite." I said after checking him out. "Who are you and what are you doing in my home?"
"Shut up, bitch and put your hands up… now!" The intruder commanded. Alexander? Are you nearby? Can you hear me? If you can hear me, take the kids back to the mansion NOW! I silently prayed he heard me but he didn't respond so I couldn't be sure. Analyzing my situation I took into consideration that this guy might be human so I couldn't do anything stupid to reveal my identity unless I was going to kill him… which I may have to.
Instead of doing what he said, I tried to reason with him. "I don't have much money, there's nothing of monetary value here. So I'll save you the trouble and let you walk out without calling the cops. I know what it's like to have to fight and steal for survival I've been there-" I was interrupted by a hard slap across my face. Oh come on!
"I said 'SHUT UP' you don't know anything and I'm not here for your money… I'm here for you." The fuck… "Now get on your goddamn knees and put your hands in the fucking air!" Alexander can you hear me? Don't bring the kids! He held the knife against my throat so I got on my knees and put my hands up palms out. (Don't forget, I'm naked and fresh out the shower here.) Maybe he isn't human. I didn't sense him when I came in and that only happens with stronger immortals. Then again maybe he is human and came in while the water was running and I just didn't hear.
"What do you want with me?" I needed some answers so I could find a way out of this. Or at least get him talking and distracted so I could escape without revealing my nature. As if on cue, my stomach groaned and the hunger was demanding fulfillment. I slowly looked up at the intruder who started to cuff my wrists… not that they could stop me.
"I've been watching you…" Noooo, that's not creepy at all. "You dance sometimes at that club. And you're always around big men like myself. You like 'em big don't you bitch? Everyone says you're off limits, but we both know that's not true. I even watched you tonight getting fucked on the dance floor. And only a week ago, a different guy was taking you from behind. Nah' you aint off limits." He snickered at that and I started to understand his real intentions. Alexander, answer me! He pushed me down with my face in the carpet and held my hands behind my back. My phone rang in the kitchen and I silently swore that I hadn't acted earlier when I first saw him. ALEXANDER ANSWER ME! I felt the man touching me lightly and I wanted to crawl into myself. His fingers stroked my hair and palmed my ass. I squirmed and cried out.
"DON'T FUCKING TOUCH ME!"
"Shut up! I watched you for years and waited for you to notice me… see what I had to offer. I can't imagine how many of those guys get to touch you and fuck you and now it's my turn. If you stay calm and shut the fuck up, I'll make you feel good too." Then he climbed over me and I heard him unfasten and move down his pants.
I couldn't move and get out from under him because he was fairly stronger than me. Either he's done this too many times and probably not human, or I'm too weak from hunger. Alexander please don't bring the children here. "Please, don't. I have children, and I'm pregnant. My husband will be here any moment." I pleaded. But he didn't respond soon I felt something sharp at my throat, then something fleshy swatted my upper thigh. Tears were burning in my eyes and I called to Alexander with more focus through our bond. The man had one hand pressing my cuffed wrists to the back of my neck, and the other hand with a knife at my throat. He started moving his hips and meaty member in circular motions over my ass. I whimpered and cried.
'You called my love? We're about to leave the mansion now. Alexandria-'
Alexander! I'm about to be raped! Don't bring the children, he has a knife at my throat!
'WHAT? WHERE ARE YOU?'
I'm in my bathroom at the house. Don't come here Alexander, please! Stay with the kids! I sobbed as I pleaded with Alexander through our link. The man that was about to become my lunch started grinding and groaning against me. I crossed my ankles tight to prevent him from penetrating me, but it didn't faze him. I almost gagged when his breath was at my ear whispering how soft I was. I felt something sticky and meaty probe my rectum and I froze. Oh my god, no… I screamed when he started pressing in bumping motions until he began using more force to enter. The pain was a stinging sharp burn and I cried out with gut wrenching sobs. "NO! NO! STOOOOP!"
Then the heavy weight was lifted off of me with a gust of wind and a loud crash sounded. I was so shocked from everything happening so quickly but couldn't respond since the stinging burn remained. With nothing to stop me, I curled up into a ball with my hand beneath my ass and cried. I heard growling and turned my head to see what had happened. Sebastian has him! I never thought I'd be so relieved to see those dreads in my life again.
"Raven! Are you alright? Alexander sent me. Don't worry I've got him. Call the police!" Sebastian called over calmly, trying to ease my panic.
"Get off me you freak! I've seen you around her too. She's a skank flaunting that sexy ass everywhere and I'm gonna get me some. If you let me go, I'll share her with you. Umph!" Sebastian had punched him in the stomach as he held him off the floor against the broken tiled wall by the throat. I looked around for the knife and saw it was next to me.
When the pain in my ass ebbed, I grabbed the knife and stood up. "Hold him Sebastian…" I said in a low steady voice that betrayed the rage and hunger boiling within me.
"Raven? What are you doing? Go call the police, trust me… you don't want to go down this road. He's not worth it."
"YOU DID NOT just go through what I went through. If you knew what I was feeling right now… you'd let me show him what he's worth." I walked over to them, to him. Sebastian tried to look me in the eye but my hair was covering his view.
"Do it bitch… you don't have it in you! Ha ha! The look in your eyes- … what the fuck…" My eyes had changed and my fangs ached as they lengthened. Sebastian held him tight but the guy was trying to kick. I gripped the knife tight and plunged it directly into his kneecap. "Ahhhhhhhhhhh… FUCK, YOU FUCKING BITCH! OH SHIT!" Then I stabbed his other kneecap and he screamed again and nearly fainted. Not so tough now… My gaze traveled up his bloodied leg to that… that sad excuse for a dick that violated me. I ignored Sebastian and with my vampire speed chopped of his prick with one swipe. This time he passed out as blood dripped from his mouth and gushed from his wounds.
"Shit Raven! You're trying to kill him. I can't stay here with all this blood in the air. I'm losing it Rae!" Sebastian's eyes were red now.
"Go." I told him. "He's not going anywhere and I'm too hungry to share." Sebastian dropped the man who still wore his mask. I could only see his now closed eyes and blood stained lips. He slumped in the tub with a hard thud. Sebastian stepped away and I noticed the crunch of broken glass and tiles he stepped on. "Thank you."
"I've got your back… but right now I need to leave."
"Ok. Call Billy, tell him don't come home for a while. And tell Alexander to stay with the kids tonight. I'll come by tomorrow." I surprised myself with the level of control in my voice. I must have been on autopilot because all I could see now was red. Sebastian probably left since I heard no response.
I continued to move closer until I was inside the tub with my dinner. I followed my nose to the flow of blood rushing through his veins. I used the knife to slit his throat then lowered my head do drink. Warm blood pumped into my mouth and down my throat. I swallowed and sucked against the open wound and was overwhelmed with blood lust. He was definitely human. My eyes widened at the strength I felt flowing through me. The wound on my wrist knit it self shut, my senses grew sharper, and I felt my power awakening. I moaned into the lifeless corpse and tightened my hold on him until I had sucked the very last drop of blood from the body. When I was done, I realized how hungry I had been and how much more I needed to feed. So thirsty, my mind whispered.
"Raven…" Alexander… "Dragul meu, are you alright?" Alexander held me tight against him and rubbed my back. I could hear his heart racing and his lungs trying to catch his breath. "You are safe, my love. I'm taking you home… Sebastian will take care of everything here." I was shaking and my fangs ached unbearably. I felt Alexander wrapped something around my naked and blood drenched body. I need more… I'm so thirsty. He lifted me into his arms with my head against his neck. "Drink from me, bride, and I will sate your thirst." I opened my mouth to lick his flesh above his pulse point and sunk my fangs deep. Alexander's rich blood warmed my body and calmed my nerves. The sound of his heartbeat lulled me to sleep. There, my powers awoke…