Cass

Ok, the whole feeding thing was super unplanned and...super messy. She hadn't thought of the potential mess of blood getting on her. The good news, she was wearing black and not white, and her hair was no longer blonde. The bad news? She smelled like a corpse. She would need to wash off somehow and she couldn't very well walk into a store and be like 'yo, I've got blood all over me can I use your bathroom?' That would go over about as well as asking David to put on a tutu… Awfully.

"I am drenched" she spoke suddenly, lifting her dress and cringing when it stuck to her body and made a squelching sound.

"I like the sound of that" Marko licked his lips, a predatory gleam in his eye, he had blood coating his lips and she had never seen something so delicious. The blood had hit the spot, but she definitely preferred seeing Marko post feed.

She walked right up and planted her lips on his, licking his bottom subtly to clear the blood, he laughed into her mouth but let her suck his bottom lip into her mouth to clear any lingering blood drops still attached. He groaned when she moaned and sucked a tad harder, her fangs descending and piercing his lip, his blood now mixing with the waitress. She pulled away to stop herself from taking this too far, he smiled and rubbed his cheek against hers affectionately, effectively smearing more blood on her. He then began to lick her face clean and her whole body went hot. It wasn't just casual licks, no he was licking her in a sensual way and she needed to back away before they both became naked in this alleyway.

"We.. we need." she tried breathing out but his tongue traveled south, clearing her throat and biting softly returning the favor she had paid him of tasting his blood, now he was tasting hers. "Clean up the body" she finally managed though it was breathless and half assed. He sighed when he got to the hollow of her throat, licking and then backing off. He effortlessly tugged the body up, and threw it into the nearest dumpster. She watched in awe as his muscles strained in his biceps, the way his shirt rose to reveal the bottom half of his stomach, and she definitely enjoyed the way his jeans fit his butt.

"Won't someone smell it?" she asked as he felt around in his pocket, producing a match. He gave her an eyebrow raise before lighting the match and tossing it inside the dumpster, the contents igniting immediately. Well that makes sense. "Now what?" she questioned

"Now we leave, get cleaned up, and then let me win you something on the boardwalk" he smiled and took her hand, leading her away from the scene at a quick pace. They made it back to the bike before they heard a boom.

Uh oh

She heard Marko chuckle, when she realized she had said the words aloud. She rolled her eyes before swinging herself on the bike, he started it and she heard a shout over the roar. She then heard screaming, and she briefly wondered what the matter was, if someone had seen the body or the dumpster had blown up and killed someone. She didn't have long to think about it before Marko was speeding off into the night, the silent killers escaping.

"We'll stop somewhere on the boardwalk, I know a place that won't question anything" his voice sounded nervous, and that made her nervous. She didn't like when he was afraid, because it usually meant something bad was going to happen.

"Orrrr, we can go by the beach house" she suggested, noting the nervousness and trying to put him at ease.

He shook his head "no, we have to go here" he responded and his voice held finality, and something akin to fear. She could only hug him tighter and hope things went smoothly at this place. She didn't understand why they HAD to go anywhere, but she would obey his wishes to avoid a fight. They arrived at the boardwalk, close to the middle, somewhere she had yet to be. He got off and didn't bother to help her, and it made her nervous. She hoped she didn't look as bad as she felt, but she hoped that Marko wouldn't take them anywhere that would cause suspicion. He walked into a video store, a middle aged man with glasses sat right in the middle behind the counter. His stare fixed pointendly on them, or more accurately, on her.

"Max" Marko drawed and she could hear the uneasiness in his tone, she tried to look into his mind to get a read on what this situation was, but he had a mental mind block up. She had to ask him how to do one of those, she was tired of him and the other boys reading into her thoughts. They got her into trouble and they made fun of her too much.

"Marko" the man sneered and Cass felt anger bubble up inside of her. Like hell anyone was going to rude to Marko. "Who is this?" he spoke through gritted teeth and Cass had never wanted shrink herself more. Marko opened his mouth to speak before Cass beat him to it.

"I'm Cassandra, who are you?" she spit, crossing her arms and giving him a defiant look. He had no reason to be rude, she didn't even know him, and he didn't know her.

"Yes, that is the problem. I don't know you" he narrowed his eyes and Cass' entire body stiffened, ice shooting through her veins. Could it be that they weren't the only vampires in Santa Carla? "Well you don't think I would let such young adults rule this town, do you?" he answered her question and to be quite honest she didn't know how to respond. Marko was tense in front of her, his fist clenching and unclenching, she wanted to grab his hand to soothe him, but she didn't think he would want her to in front of Max.

"Cassandra, this is Max. Our leader. Max, this is Cassandra. My...mate" when he said the word mate he visibly stiffened, the word sounding foreign in his voice. Almost like he still couldn't believe it himself.

"You have completed the mating ritual?" Max cocked his head and Cass realized that she really didn't understand a damn thing about being a vampire. Or about mates. Or really about anything because before coming here she didn't think vampires existed, she thought they just lived in the fantasy books she used to read when she was younger.

"Well, no but.." Marko started before Max interrupted him

"Then she is not your mate, not yet" Max stated and Cass exhaled sharply. Not mates? Not yet? What did that mean? Had Marko lied when he said they were mates?

"She was just turned. I'm not going to force her into something she doesn't understand yet." Marko seethed and took a step back, blocking her from Max's view.

"Watch your tone, you're lucky I don't kill her and then you for being so stupid. You didn't even ask me if you could turn her." Max snapped and Cass was truly afraid in that moment.

"She was dying" Marko replied, his fists clenched tightly now.

"Not my problem. You are to come to me first and speak to me about a potential turn, then I can evaluate and give you the go ahead or my disapproval. You did none of these things, and I'm half tempted to kill her to teach you a lesson in obedience." Max growled and Marko looked lost, she felt dread fill him up, but she also felt anger, but that was from her. Who was he to talk about her like she wasn't there?

"Don't speak about me as if I'm not here. How exactly would killing me teach him a lesson? It would just prove you're an asshole" she growled out, stepping out from behind Marko, he reached out for her but she shook him off. She was done with people walking all over her. She promised herself that once she was free of Levi, she would stick up for herself no matter what. 'Cass what the hell? Let me do the talking, he will kill you!' Marko's voice was frantic in her brain and for a half a second she felt bad, 'You're not doing so hot' she replied back and he huffed at her in response.

Max and Cassandra stared at each other for several beats before a grin spread across his face. "I like you. You don't back down and your protective, responsible. I can see that from your memories. You'll keep the boys on track and they need a little feminine guidance every once in awhile. Welcome to the family. Please go clean yourselves up, you reek of blood." he sniffed and then turned away, grabbing a stack of movies and going to return them to their spots. Cass breathed a sigh of relief and casted a glance at Marko, his mouth was set into a small O but his eyes were sparking with anger.

Max's head had tilted backwards when he said bathroom so Cass gathered the fact that the bathroom was in the back, like most places. She started off towards there, eager to get the blood out of her hair and to was her dress the best she could. Once reaching the bathroom, she turned to Marko who still wasn't looking at her. Rather at the floor. She shrugged and went inside, closing the door behind her and ripping her dress off immediately. She placed it inside of the sink and turned the hot water on, squeezing some soap onto the fabric and rubbing it together. She scrubbed until she was sure all of the blood was out, and even some of the color, before hanging it on the railing and starting on her hair.

The door swung open and she let out a startled screech, covering herself the best she could before realizing it was only Marko.

"Jesus Christ" she grumbled, setting back to work on her hair. She watched him close the door through the mirror, before connecting eyes with him through it. He looked pissed.

"Cassandra, that was incredibly stupid" he seethed and she decided to play stupid.

"What leave the door unlocked?" she questioned, breaking eye contact and leaning down, placing a few strands under the running water and watching the water turn pink. His body pressed against hers suddenly and she gasped at the sensation, he wrapped a hand around her shoulders, pulling her up against him so he could look at her through the mirror again.

"He could have killed you" he spoke seriously

"So could your motorcycle" she retorted

"Not anymore" he spit

"If we crashed into a wooden fence" she offered and his eyes casted upwards as if asking why him.

"Cass this is serious. That was dangerous" he met her eyes again and tried to show the seriousness of the situation through his eyes. It's not like she didn't know, but things were fine and they couldn't dwell on the past.

"But we're fine. If you didn't think things were going to go well, you wouldn't have brought me here, I trust you" she gave him a tiny smile

"Max is unpredictable, I didn't know what was going to happen. But I was hoping for the best" he spoke honestly and she nodded.

"Things are fine. Can I wash my hair out now?" she raised a brow and his eyes glanced down, as if finally just now noticing she was almost completely naked. His eyes widened, drinking in her form, his eyes darkening in lust.

"Cassandra" he grit and she giggled "Back 0ff" she grinned and bent down, poking her ass out just a little bit more than necessarily and continued the washing of her hair. She heard the audible gulp, before his hands slid down and grabbed her hips tightly. She moaned softly and pressed herself against him more. He leaned down on top of her, sucking her ear into his mouth and grinding softly into her. She could feel his hardness poking her in just the right spot, and the temperature in the room increased tenfold.

Shit how long had it been since her last orgasm? It felt like too long ago. She needed him, in any way that she could get him.

She reached behind her and grabbed him through his jeans, he groaned and whispered softly into her ear "think you can stay quiet baby? I'll get you off if you think you can control yourself" she nodded obediently and she felt his smirk against her neck before he nibbled on her ear lobe. He reached around her and ran his fingers from her throat, down her stomach, and then in the waistband of her panties. She drew in a sharp breath when he unexpectedly rubbed 2 fingers over her covered clit. The sensation shot shock waves throughout her whole body and she had to fight to remain quiet.

He was about to dive his fingers inside of her panties when a loud knock was erupted on the door, the both of them jumping, Marko standing upright and Cass groaning in annoyance. Marko opened the door slightly to see the intruder.

"Yes Max?" Marko questioned and Cass wrung out the last few blood stained strands of hair.

"I can literally smell you horny shits out here, I told you to clean up not further the stench. Get out!" he shouted before slamming the door. She covered her mouth before a large laugh could be let out.

"To be continued" Marko winked and Cass rolled her eyes at him. She grabbed her dress while he washed off the little specks of blood he had coating his neck. She wrung her dress out in the toilet before pushing her dress under the dryer and letting it dry quicker. The material had dried a lot quicker than she anticipated while hanging up so it didn't take long it to become almost completely dry. By the time she was redressed Marko was slouching on the wall with a pout on his face. She laughed and shook her head at him.

"Pervert" she teased him

"You love it" he mocked

"Do I?" she questioned, tapping her chin

"I hope so, cause this pervert is yours" he grinned and kissed her hard before leading her out of the small bathroom.

"Bye Max, have a nice night!" Cass called and she saw Max wave them off in annoyance, not bothering to look at them. Once they were out of the shop they set off towards the busy part of the boardwalk. "He seems lonely" she commented after awhile. Marko shrugged before nodding

"Yeah he only has us" and immediately she felt for the man. That must get incredibly lonely, especially because it seemed the boys didn't really visit him very much. She would put it upon herself to spend some time with their leader.

"So how about that stuffed animal?" Marko asked as he led her to several game booths, choosing a ball toss first. She stepped back and watched him in awe, the light hit his hair in just the right spot, creating the illusion of a halo. He stepped back and took aim, the muscles in his arm coiling as he threw the ball, hitting his mark and knocking all of the bottle down in one throw. Every customer and the attendant stared at him, jaws on the floor and eyes wide open. "Whatcha want babe?" he called, looking at her and winking. She scanned the animals and saw a dolphin, she pointed and the guy immediately pulled it down. Shoving it into Marko's arms and shooing them away. They both laughed as they walked hand in hand towards other games, they both went separate ways to win more things. She was at the ring toss when a younger guy came up behind her.

"You're pretty good" he said as he leaned next to her, watching her take aim and the ring land on top of the bottle. She jumped slightly but regarded the guy slowly, his brown hair was swept back in a messy way and his brown eyes looked caramel under the light. "Yeah didn't think I would be" she shrugged before throwing another ring, watching it land on another bottle.

"There's a secret. What is it? I've never been able to hit one, these things are rigged" he glared at the game and a laugh bursted out of her mouth. She couldn't really get a gauge on him, not sure if he was just waiting to go and be friendly, or something else so she decided he wasn't a threat at the moment.

"No secret. Just have good aim, I guess" she decided where the last ring would land before tossing it, it circled before dropping down onto the table. Damn. Only 3 landed, but at least she had won a prize.

"I've never seen you around before, you just move here?" he cocked his head and she raised a brow.

"How could you have possibly seen me? This place is always packed" she said before telling the attendant that she wanted the wolf before turning to walk away.

"Well you don't act like a tourist, trust me they are easy to spot. But I would have definitely noticed you before, if you weren't new" he clarified before pointing to 3 girls who were looking around excitedly and saying they needed to find a photobooth. "Those are tourists, you're nothing like that" he spoke again and she nodded before pursing her lips.

"I'm not new, new. But I live here now" she cryptially spoke and he nodded, shoving his hands into his pockets walking with her now. Warning bells went off in her head and she looked around for Marko. She didn't see him so she walked towards another game.

"So can I have the opportunity to win you something?" he asked and jerked his head towards a dart booth. She spotted Marko there as he was choosing an animal, he turned and saw her and the boy. His eyes narrowed and she could practically see the steam about to come out of his ears. She thought about telling the boy exactly where he could shove a won prize before remembering Marko and hers conversation from earlier. He shamelessly flirted with the waitress, and teased her when they woke up. She could use this in her favor.

"Sure" she breathed and followed him over to the game. Marko watched with narrowed eyes and didn't say anything when they walked around him. The guy paid before looking at her "don't make fun of me now. Not everyone's aim is as good as yours" he smirked and she laughed before nodding.

"I'm sure you'll find a way" she smiled and he went to aim before stopping, "I'm Cameron by the way, I just now realized I never told you my name and you've been following a stranger around." he gave her a sheepish smile and she laughed. She was mostly laughing at Marko's glare, but he didn't need to know that.

"I'm Cassandra, now we aren't strangers. Shoot!" she commanded and he tilted his head to focus, his tongue poking out before throwing and hitting the balloon. It deflated slowly and she glared at the attendant.

"A total scam" Cass commented and the guy nodded, a mock glare on his face.

"How dare they?" he questioned and the attendant became uncomfortable, and she decided she kind of liked this guy. Not like she liked Marko, but as in a friend like Dwayne, but not someone as close. An acquaintance.

'Cassandra, step away from him right now' Marko growled into her mind, she side-eyed him and smirked.

"Yeah what did you air those balloons up with? Cement?" she deadpanned and the guy shifted from foot to foot. Cameron laughed before giving her a high five. Marko chose that moment to swoop in next to her, giving Cameron a glare and wrapping a protective arm around her.

Cameron gave Marko a bewildered look before giving her a questioning look. They all darted eyes between each other while she thought about what to say. This was funny to her, and she wasn't actually harming anyone. Cameron wasn't shamelessly flirting with her, he was just being friendly.

"Uhhhh." Cameron mumbled and Cass wanted to laugh

"Sorry, this is my brother. He is super protective, Bobby, I told you to stop trying to scare everyone away! It's rude!" she scolded and Marko stared wide eyed at her completely in confusion.

"Brother?" Cameron questioned untrusting, probably because they looked nothing alike.

"Yep, just a big teddy bear this one" she clapped Marko's back and walked away from the 2 so she could let out a few quiet laughs at both of their facial expressions.

"Uh, I'm sorry man. Didn't know you were there" she heard Cameron say, and then saw him scratch the back of his neck awkwardly.

"Bobby?" Marko questioned stupidly, obviously not paying attention to the guy in front of him

"Yeah, I'm Cameron" he stuck his hand out to shake Marko's but he ignored him

"Who the fuck?" Marko questioned again, glaring at Cass

"Uhm… I just said Cameron" he tilted his head and backed away slowly, clearly thinking that the boy in front of him was insane. "Is he ok?" Cameron asked when he got close enough to her.

"Yeah he gets like this. I think it's the lights, they daze him" she mused aloud and she saw him nod his head beside her.

"Right, I'm gonna...go. I'll see you around though Cassandra?" he asked and she looked at him, nodding. He looked at Marko again, opening his mouth, probably to ask if he was going to be around, or maybe going to ask that he not be around. He closed his mouth before giving her a tight lipped smile and a small smile before hurriedly walking away. Cass started laughing once he was gone and walked up to Marko, laying her hands on his shoulders.

"That was hilarious" she praised and he glared at her again "Who is Bobby?" he asked and she rolled her eyes.

"I don't know a Bobby. Just a random name I thought. You have to admit that was funny though, he was terrified." she snorted and shook her head

"He should be, I'm going to kill him" he scoffed and she placed her hands on her hips. "No you are not. He did nothing wrong" she huffed and he gave a really look.

"He was flirting with you" he deadpanned and she shook her head "he was not" she retorted and he sighed heavily, looking thoroughly annoyed.

"Take me back to the cave, please" he nodded and led her back to his motorcycle, clutching the things he had won in his hand. She swooped them all into her arms before pressing herself against him so she could hold onto them and him.

"You're incredibly hot when you're jealous" she breathed into his ear when he took off and he tensed and swerved, narrowly missing a person. The person shouted 'watch it' before continuing their journey. He didn't respond, only drove faster towards their destination. He parked harshly and she flew into him abruptly. He got off quickly and she followed after him quietly, taking the stairs better than she normally did.

Had she pushed him too far? Had she gone overboard? She had only meant it as a joke, and she would probably never see the guy again. She was just trying to rile him up, not make him angry. See, she wasn't good at this. This whole dating thing. They weren't even dating 24 hours before she fucked things up. She was so stupid. He took off in the opposite direction as her room and she frowned at the back of his figure, setting off towards her room at a slower speed. Guess I'm sleeping alone, she thought. She threw the animals down onto the side chair, looking them over and smiling at all of them. Albeit, it was a small sad smile, but she was still happy about all of them. He had won them for her, besides the wolf, which she had chosen for him. She thought it would be funny, and she really did wonder if there was such a thing as werewolves, she didn't see why not if there were vampires. She was tugging her dress over her head before she was suddenly horizontal on the bed, the dress covering her eyes and effectively tying her hands together.

"You think it's funny to tease me?" Marko snarled and pinned her down hard against the bed. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't a little turned on, but also a little scared at his forcefulness.

"Good, be scared. Because you're going to be punished. Who knows, you might actually like it" He kissed his way up her stomach and she tried to untangle herself from her dress. He ripped it off of her hands, and she immediately met his eyes. They were dark and unreadable, a ferocity in them that she had never seen before. She didn't know whether to be frightened or turned on.

He pulled out rope about started to bind her hands together, and then typing them to the bed post.

"Teasing lost girls get punished, especially teasing girlfriends" he growled and tightened the rope to where it was almost unbearably tight. "Don't move, and maybe I'll lessen the sentence" he smirked when she let out a low whine. Turned on, definitely turned on.

"I'm gonna make you forget about Levi, Bobby, that lame ass from the boardwalk, hell I might make you forget your name, baby"