Firstly I'm in a bit of a rush.

I reached the number of reviews in a day which is WOW because I didn't have time to write due to a lot of things including my mum's birthday.

Well before I get supper busy I thought ill do a quick update. I'm not rechecking so it might have a few errors and I'm afraid you'll have to ignore them right now. My shoulders are killing me and its 5 am.

Mid term in like 2 days. Technically 1 and I'm shit scared cuz I don't know anything and I can't study! Don't know why.

Hope you enjoy this. AND please pray I score well or something cuz I've missed out a month of work and A levels isn't exactly easy. Especially since I'm giving you all a long chapter? Pretty please? :D

VAMPS- well, that's sure flattering. I'd get it published only if I knew how lol! This chapter is dedicated to you! =D

Yuukigirly- I absolutely love your idea and I'm sooo using it! Same goes for me, I can't put things in my mind on paper, whether it's writing or painting but I still try. You should too!

c.a.s.1404- es muy interesante? Hehe, I don't know German so write the translation with it. It's fun that way! I love reading another reviewers review who writes things in French so I like yours too! =p

rocktheroxie- Well, the song was my passion by accent, it's more of a trans and those are the only lyrics in the whole song but its good. Imagine the girl's part as the guy singing it. You know what? I read from my N900 too in hopes to get to read a long chapter even if it's small =p

iluvedward4ever- Yeah, I'll do that. Where in Pakistan do you usually visit? I'm in Lahore, maybe next time you come we could meet up or something? How often do you come here? You must find a HUGE different in the countries, no? :D

.love- Umm, I didn't get your question. But after a while I think the answer is she had to be with her cause of that vision she had and wanted to know who's behind it and all, happened like 2 chapters back I think.

DreamWings-Kitty Kon- u know what? I don't want to ruin your fun but I already have something like that planned. AND if u give me your character analysis I might just add u in this story ;)

-Star- I ABSOULOUTLY CAN'T BELIEVE IT! 13? Ur so tiny no offense =D And no its "disease" don't worry my spelling suck even though I'm 17 =p YES! I am too, very much obsessed with exclamation marks! And I don't find you weird! Not one bit! And loved the black star in the end! How did u do it? Oh well, I'll just copy it! :D

lynzee44- don't think I'm a stalker when I say this but I know your name hehe. I suggested a friend to read your book and you told her your name once. So I know it from her. She's Bushi by the way. I'm Zoya. Please let me know if you somewhere between chapters end up forgiving him. :p

Mili- Samantha's a mystery. Have fun reading! ;)

midnightsdream92- I'm happy u didn't nearly die in that sense lol! Almost got a heart attack! Okay, I'm a bit confused. I don't know what you meant by "I'm thinking there's a connection to David's and liz's situation kinda.." And also I'll add that in between. I hope you forgive David soon. Maybe in between chapters.. And if you still don't.. Let me know.. I'll have to make him extra nice just for u! ;)

Showni13- I'll try.. Right now I'm going on one story at a time basis.. Don't have time.. Maybe in winter holidays.. Cuz I have no clue to my stuff in mid terms =(

Golden418- *Shit* I shouldn't say anything else now.. But I'm not saying you're right either :D

dawnvamp- Good luck to you too! 2 days left and I haven't done anything and I was absent for like a whole month =/

sassysue26- Thank you! :D

imanijanai- LOL! No worries, that's why I said I should have him in the story more. He's the evil brother =p

Thank u all who added my story in their favorite list or story alert and me in their favorite author or author alert. AND for praising my work soooo much! =D

DISCLAIMER: I OWN THIS STORYS PLOT AND CHARACTERS

Close!

To our utmost surprise it was someone we both didn't recognize.

I know this by the confused look on Lindsay's face which soon turned into shock.

She was frozen in place and I could see panic in her wide eyes.

It was as if she couldn't move!

OH MY GOD!

SHE COULDN'T MOVE!

I know this now because as the person made its way to Lindsay she couldn't attack or move away.

I can't tell u the gender of this attacker or features because they were all hidden under a black mask.

I panicked and didn't know what to do as I looked horrified at the acid in the attacker's hand.

I did the only thing I could.

I came in front of Lindsay and jumped on the attacker.

I took him by surprise thus his mask revealed his short hair telling me it was a man.

His acid spilled over to the carpet eating it away.

I didn't get a chance to scream to let David know something was wrong as he got on top of me and put a hand on my mouth.

I trashed against him as hard as I could.

Finally hitting him between the legs got him to roll over and as I rushed up towards the door.

If I could just-

I yelped in surprise as he pulled me back with my hair.

Lindsay still couldn't move.

"Shhh" he whispered in my ear.

I kept struggling and he said "You're a feisty one. Stop testing my patience."

When I didn't stop thrashing against him he growled and threw me across the room.

I fell down next to a now broken chair.

I groaned.

I was in immense pain.

He made his way to Lindsay and I once again ran and got on his back ignoring the intense pain.

Pulling his hair out from its roots!

I let out a scream again as he pushed his back against the wall and thrashed mine into the wall.

Where is David?

Can't he hear me?

"Why are you screaming and wasting your energy? No one can hear you, not till you're in this room"

"How?" I asked boldly yet breathlessly as he held me up with my hair.

"Magic" he said simply.

I stared at him dumbfounded and he watched me with amusement.

This bastard was enjoying this.

I needed to stall till David came to check on me.

He came back after 15 minutes and Lincoln said he couldn't stay away.

"Who do you work for? Why are you doing this?" I said. Stalling. Being bold. Trying to act strong.

"My, my" he said pushing a hair behind my ear. "I'm not here to answer your questions, now if you excuse me, I have some orders to finish and some not to break. Like ruining her face and not killing you."

He tried walking away but I tried hitting him with the standing lamp near the wall.

"Not if I can help it!"

He growled as it hit his head and broke.

He said "Screw orders!"

He grabbed my arm with such force that I heard my bone crack and screamed at the pain caused by it.

He pushed me against the wall again.

This time I'm sure he broke my ribs.

He slapped me hard and tried to suffocate me by cutting off my windpipe with his strong hands.

I struggled till I couldn't.

All I thought about was that I would no longer be able to save her.

He let go of me just when I thought I would die.

I dropped to the floor.

He made his way to Lindsay, forgetting me and silently gasping for air I rushed to the door and fell to the floor as I screamed at the top of my lungs breathlessly "DAVID!"

I heard a growl for the attacker as he picked me up threw me across the table and disappeared as his voice echoed "You will pay for this"

I could feel blood seeping out from my mouth and I spit it out.

I lay there.

I honestly couldn't move. Especially since all my power was drained and I no longer had an incentive to move. When I tell you that it hurts. I bloody mean it.

In hardly 5 seconds David was in the room followed by Lincoln and Autumn and he was, to say the least, shocked.

He rushed to me and gently picked me up and placed me on his lap.

I moaned in pain as he did so.

Lindsay unfroze till this time and filled David in.

I could no longer keep my eyes open.

I could no longer breathe.

Suddenly someone shook me.

Oh wait, its David.

I smiled as I saw his topaz eyes.

I frowned when I saw the pain behind them.

I tried to place my hand on his cheek and sooth him and take his pain away but my hand fell away half way there.

He grabbed it before it fell completely and placed it on his cheek.

"Please" he begged "Please" his voice cracked. "Please keep your eyes open, Please, for me"

I kept all my focus on him, trying my best to keep my eyes open for him.

"Get me a doctor!" I heard someone scream.

"She has too many internal bleedings"

"Dav-id?" I said ignoring them all, in a broken voice.

"Yes?" he said in his perfect voice.

"I-I can't b-breathe, h-he broke my-" I couldn't speak and he noticed my lack of breathing and put a hand on my lips.

"Breathe" he said.

"I'm going to inject my venom in her" he announced to no one in particular but someone did protest.

"I don't think you should, you already did it once. If you do it now again then-"

"I don't care!"

"Without her consent will make things worse-"

It was too late.

I felt his fangs tear my skin at my neck and I felt his venom being transferred into my bloodstream.

Fixing my organs.

Fixing me.

I was once again in pure bliss.

I held his hair as the last time and moaned despite the position and condition I was in.

My back arched as I pulled him closer.

I had never known such pleasure and it was amazing.

After what felt like a few seconds it was all over.

After a few minutes, I was fine.

I wasn't in pain.

I could breathe.

He suddenly took my face in his hand and hugged me.

I felt relief flow through me.

"You almost gave me a heart attack!"

"I'm sorry" I whispered.

"Stop apologizing! You could've died today and killed me with you!"

I remained silent. There was an awkward silence but he still didn't let me go.

I lightly hugged him back and said "That was amazing. Again" I whispered a little breathless.

I felt a switch of emotion to happiness.

He pulled back, kissed my forehead and I noticed blood on his cheek.

"Are you..?" I started to ask.

"Yeah, im.."

"Tears of blood.. Awww.. David, that's so cute.." Squealed Autumn.

"Hey" he shrugged his shoulders "I almost lost her, cut me some slack will you"

Did the prince of vampires almost cry? For me?

Does he like me?

He let me go only to pick me up and carry me to his room.

Everyone gathered around in his room as he lay me down on his bed.

"You'll be staying with me from now onwards! Lindsay and James will shift back in theirs. It's not safe anymore."

"What about my friends?"

"They can stay in this room too if you want them too"

I nodded. I definitely wanted to keep them in my sight.

They carried on talking about how he could've gotten in? What he wanted? How he disappeared without a scent? How was magic involved? How it froze Lindsay?

No one had any answers and I just drifted into a peaceful slumber.

When I woke up I was warm.

I moved my head closer to a heat source and made myself more comfortable.

My hand grabbed a fist full of fabric and I pressed my face against a hard but warm surface.

Oh shit.

As realization dawned on me I rubbed my eyes to make sure I was in the strong arms of David.

Yes, him.

He smiled at me as I got on my elbow and propped myself up on it.

"Morning." He said. He was so close that his minty breath caressed my face. I blushed.

"What time is it?" I asked as I noticed the brightness on the other side of the curtains.

"12" he said simply by looking at the window.

"How can you tell?" I asked amused.

He shrugged "the angle of the sun, you forget that I come from a time when there wasn't even a time telling device."

"How can I ever forget?" I said gently.

I didn't realize how close we were till I heard a yawn coming from.. Daniel?

I looked down and saw a line of mattresses with my friends on top.

"Good morning" I said to Daniel as he opened his eyes, still full of sleep.

"Morning" he yawned. "Why are we in his room instead of yours?"

Before I could answer and say something stupid, David said "Because I wanted Liz to shift in my room and she wanted you all to stay with her."

He placed his hand lightly on my thigh and kissed my forehead "Anything for her.."

Once again I found myself in an awkward position.

Daniels eyes on us and David's hand on my thigh while he was so close that it felt like he was giving me an opportunity to give in and kiss him if I was ready.

His lips looked so inviting and I was tempted to give in.

But I wasn't ready.

Noticing my hesitation David instantly yet casually turned his head away to look at Daniel "What do you guys want to do today?" he asked lightly.

"I don't know.. Let them wake up.. urgh. I'm still sooo sleepy. I'm gonna go back to bed."

Daniel was being lazy.

I smiled and lay down on the bed again too.

"I don't think I got a chance to say thank you to you or sorry" whispered David.

"For what?" I asked confused.

"I don't know what would've happened if you wouldn't have been there to save Lindsay and I'm sorry I didn't come earlier. Before you got so brutally beaten up…" I gently caressed his face as his eyes fell down ashamed.

Man I felt guilty for not telling him about the visions. But I still can't. If I do he'll just ask me why I didn't tell him this earlier and honestly? I don't have an answer to that.

If it happens again I'll tell him. I don't want anyone else getting hurt.

"It's not your fault" I said simply.

This seemed to make him angry. "Not my fault? Not my fault? My entire existence puts you in danger! My very essence puts you in risk! This is all because of ME! I almost lost you today! I wouldn't be able to bear it if anything were to happen to you!" he grabbed my hand gently and rubbed it which still lay on his cheek. "I can't bear to have another death on my hands. I can't bear to lose you.. I-I- I Lo-" (he was going to say love ;p)

"David" I cut him off "It's not your fault."

He laughed humorlessly "You have to realize that being with me puts you in a lot of danger. People will try to get to you to get to me. Especially since you're human and fragile. Not just the one who kills all the girls but the enemies I have made over the year and trust me when I say I have more than my fair share of enemies!"

"That's a risk I'm willing to take"

"Your mine to protect and I will, I promise."

"I trust you"

He looked away and he looked back at me.

His eyes full of frustration and anger

"What's wrong? Say all that you want to.."

"Argh!" he cried out frustrated "You shouldn't be with a guy like me! I don't deserve you! You deserve far better than a ruthless selfish vampire prince who sucks at protecting you and puts your life in constant danger! I hate myself! If I could do anything to get out of this marriage and get you a better guy I would but I can't! And it kills me to think I'm ruining your life binding you to a devil like me! There I said it!"

"Calm down!" I said putting my hand on his chest trying to calm down his breathing.

He sounded so.. Vulnerable. I had to make him feel better.

"Liz, I hate doing this to yo-"

"Listen to me and I'll say it once, forget whatever I said yesterday, you, David, are the perfect guy for me. Because you're caring, you give me whatever I want whenever I want and very understanding. I don't think I will ever get a perfect guy who is not you. As goes the selfish part," I looked around and said suddenly "Oh my God! I love this watch of yours!" pointing to the one he was wearing.

He frowned. "It's my favorite, you like it?"

"I LOVE IT!" I squealed. "Can I have it?"

"Sure."

He took it off and gave it to me.

"Selfish goes down the drain. If you were selfish you wouldn't have given me the watch or shared anything with me as a matter of fact. You have protected me whenever I needed it. You saved me countless times already. If it weren't for you, I'd be dead already. Stop beating yourself over nothing" I smiled in the end.

He traced my cheek and sighed as if saying you won't get it.

I never realized again how close we were till he took my face in his hand and kissed it everywhere except my lips.

"Thank you. I feel much better"

"Ur welcome" I said kissing his cheek.

I knew after this that there was no turning back.

There was no turning back to begin with.

If I fall for him, it'll make life easier for everyone. Especially for us.

All this time I felt all his emotions. Sadness, depression, grief, despair, desolation, Hopelessness, misery, dejection, gloomy, frustration, annoyance, aggravation, angst, torment, anxiety, sorrow, relief, happiness and many more. Bipolar much?

Tried making it long. I don't know why but I couldn't write this. *sigh* I'm so tired and dead. Especially for my mid terms!

lynzee44 and midnightsdream92- is he forgiven yet? :D

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Zoe.