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My vision was going spotty and everything sounded like it was underwater but I heard a distinct snapping sound and then there was a face hovering over mine. It took me a minute to realize it was Godric kneeling over me.

"You are safe now little one" he soothed, brushing a hand over the wound on my neck "you have lost a lot of blood but I have stopped the bleeding. I am going to take you back to my child's business."

I couldn't summon the energy to thank him so I opted for a shallow nod instead. His arms slipped under me and picked me up as if I weighed no more than a small kitten.

We were inside the club before I registered that he had moved. Godric laid me out on one of the couches with no concern it seemed for the fact that I was probably going to stain the fabric.

"What the fuck is this?" Pam's voice snapped, the sound of her heels clicking across the floor as she came over.

"She was attacked" Godric explained. His voice was so calm and soothing that I felt like going to sleep. He must have noticed because he gently shook me "no, no, little human. You must not sleep."

My eyebrows came together and I scowled at him "but I'm so tired" I mumbled to him.

"Eric!" Pam's voice yelled, making me flinch.

Eric's voice on my other side startled me, though I hardly had the energy to react to it "she'll need blood if you intend to keep her alive. There is no way she'll make it to the hospital" Eric observed above me.

I shook my head which made me feel dizzy again "no. no blood."

I couldn't be bothered to open my eyes as Godric made Pam go get him a glass. I wondered what for but a moment later he was lifting my head up and pressing it against my lips. I made to shake my head again but he spoke before I could "it is just water, little one. Drink and then you can sleep" he instructed.

I wanted nothing more than to sleep so I agreed and opened my mouth. Whatever he had put in the glass was not water, or if it was it was magical water. It was the most amazing thing I had ever tasted and I had drained the glass before I even realized I had swallowed. The aches and bruises felt as if they didn't exist anymore. The glass disappeared, presumably Godric had taken it away and a cool hand smoothed down my hair, soothing me into sleep.

I came to, to see Evan leaning over me. She startled back when she noticed my eyes were opened then flung herself onto me, arms wrapping tightly around my shoulders.

"Oh you're ok! Thank god you're ok!" Evan exclaimed, squeezing my shoulders.

I blinked in confusion as I tried to remember why she was freaking out so much. The events of the previous night slowly drifted back and I was left feeling sick to my stomach. I lurched out of her grip and ran to the bathroom to throw up. When I was done I padded back into the bedroom and curled up on the bed.

"How did I get here?" I asked. The last thing I remembered was Godric making me drink something which most definitely wasn't water but was most likely vampire blood.

Evan pulled the blankets up around my shoulders "a vampire brought you home…Garric or something? He was all like 'your sister has been injured' plopped you on the bed and was gone! I nearly had a heart attack!"

"Godric" I corrected "he saved me from the vampire that attacked me. I should be dead. I think he tricked me into drinking his blood" I admitted.

My hand went up to my neck, where there should have been a horrific injury that should have resulted in multiple stitches and a nasty scar. Instead the skin was smooth and unmarked. If nothing else my skin felt softer than before.

Evan gasped, her hand covering her mouth in shock "isn't that stuff addictive? There was a girl in my high school who got addicted to V. she dropped out and had to go to the hospital for detox but I think she broke out and ran away" Evan told me.

I gave her an exasperated look "wow, thanks for the reassurance Evan. That's great. I'm going to become a drug addict and die."

Evan flushed and apologized "I'm sure it won't happen to you. He wouldn't give it to you if it would right?"

I shrugged and looked away from her. I didn't know. I didn't think Godric would do something like that but I had hardly spoken to the vampire since I started working at Fangtasia. He was always so quiet and disinterested in what was happening at the club that there hadn't been much for us to talk about. Would he give me his blood knowing I would get addicted to it? What if it was the only way to save me? That was what Eric had said anyway. The only way I was going to find out was if I went back and asked him.

"Are you going to go back to work? I'm sure they would let you take some time off. You need to cope with what happened." It was like Evan could read my mind.

I didn't want to go back. The thought of serving vampires and having to walk home past that alleyway again made me feel like I was going to be sick again. But we couldn't afford for me to take more time off. Not that I really thought Eric would let me anyway. I didn't have any injuries, in fact I felt healthier than I had in a long time. Besides, I needed to know what was going to happen now that I had had Godric's blood. I told Evan as much and she frowned at me.

She put up a fuss as I made myself get out of bed and eat. It was late in the afternoon and though Fangtasia wasn't open I was going to go back there tonight and talk to the vampires so I would know what I was getting into.

"I'm going to come with you then" Evan informed me when I told her my plan.

I shook my head at her "you don't need to. I'll take a cab back or something. You can't come to work with me every night and watch me right? Besides you aren't even twenty one yet."

Evan scoffed at me and planted her hands on her hips "I don't care if I'm underage. They aren't open as a club tonight so there isn't any reason I can't come in. And I want to know what these people look like so if something does happen I know who to describe to the cops!"

I sighed and brushed a hand through my hair. She was so stubborn sometimes that there wasn't a point in arguing with her when she set her mind to something. "Fine. But they weren't the ones who attacked me. They kept me from dying, remember?"

Evan shrugged her shoulders as if to say the details didn't matter. A moment later she took off down the hall to get changed. I rolled my eyes at her back before heading to my room to do the same.

Since I wasn't working I wouldn't have to wear the dark skimpy clothing that made up the uniform. Instead I pulled on an oversized knit sweater that was a similar dark blue to my eyes and a pair of tan jeans. My hair was bouncy and glossy today rather than the half curled mess it usually resembled but I pulled it into a high ponytail nevertheless.

Evan tried to keep my mind occupied as we walked to Fangtasia and urged me on as my steps faltered when we passed the alley I had been attacked in just that night. It seemed so normal in what was left of the daylight in contrast to the menacing image I had of it in my head.

Fangtasia was just around the corner and we reached the front door while the sun was just hovering above the rooftops.

"They won't be awake yet, will they?" Evan asked when I pounded on the front door.

I shook my head 'no' but hit the door several more times "Ginger! It's Alyssa. If you're in there can you let me in? It's important" I yelled through the door.

I explained to Evan as we waited that Ginger stayed at Fangtasia through the day to take care of the building and make sure no one disturbed Eric's rest.

The door slid open just enough for Ginger to peek an eye out. "Who is she?" Ginger demanded suspiciously.

"Ginger this is my sister Evan" I introduced.

Ginger considered us for a second before she flung the door open with a sigh. "Eric isn't up yet" she noted as we walked in.

"It's okay Ginger, we'll wait for them to get up" I assured her, leading Evan over to one of the couches.

And so we sat in awkward silence waiting for the vampires to rise. Ginger hovered nervously around us, unsure of how she was supposed to act. Finally we heard a door slamming open and a moment later Godric appeared at the top of the stairs. If he was surprised to see us he didn't show it. Instead he calmly made his way to where we were sitting and settled into the chair opposite me.

"How are you feeling today little one?" he asked, eyes flicking over me in concern.

I shrugged, not sure what to say. Physically I felt good, I had no injuries from last night and I had noticed in the shower that even my scars were faded almost into nonexistence. But I was so shaken mentally that I hardly knew what to do with myself. He made me nervous even though he had been the one to save me. "I'm not dead, so that's good" I observed instead.

Godric nodded solemnly "Yes, I am very glad I happened to be nearby."

"You gave her your blood right? Or someone's blood?" Evan demanded, bringing up what I had been too nervous to mention.

"Yes, you have had my blood" Godric agreed, watching for my reaction.

I pursed my lips as I thought about how to respond. "You tricked me into drinking it" I accused him.

"You would have died if he hadn't. You should be thankful" Eric's informed me indignantly.

"My child is right, without my blood you would have been dead in minutes. I do apologize for the way I conducted the affair but it was necessary" Godric assured us.

Evan shook her head and crossed her arms angrily "So what now? Alyssa gets addicted to V, spirals out of control and gets killed anyway?"

"Evan" I warned, placing my hand on her arm. It wasn't that I disagreed with her being angry, I was angry about it but I was alive and we would have to deal with the consequences of what that meant. Getting angry with the vampires in front of us certainly wasn't the way to go about getting answers.

"You both have a right to be angry with me. I went against your wishes. But you will not become addicted to vampire blood, little one. Most of my blood will work its way out of your system over the next couple of days. You only drank enough to heal your injuries. The side effects should wear off soon." Godric assured me.

I raised an eyebrow at him "what side effects?"

"A burning desire to jump his bones, not to mention the naughty dreams" Pam interrupted snidely "He'll know what you're feeling and where you are. And your hair and skin will be healthier. Say good bye to split ends honey."

I flushed but shook my head and mumbled "I didn't have any dreams."

Evan wasn't appeased with the news "don't you think that's a little creepy? And what are you going to do next time Aly works? How are you going to keep her safe? The way I see it, she works for you which puts her at risk, clearly, from other vampires so you should be keeping her safe."

Evan glared Eric down, shoulders squared and tense waiting for his response. Eric's eyebrow raised and he smirked at Evan. "Is that so, human? Who are you and why are you in my bar?"

Evan raised her chin defiantly "I'm Aly's sister."

Eric hummed in response and I wondered if he was going to bother with answering. Godric watched us curiously, head tilted slightly to the side. I thought it was probably the most expression I had seen on his face and it was kind of cute. I blushed slightly first at the thought and then at the realization that Godric could tell how I was feeling. He didn't show any sort of reaction though, for which I was grateful.

"My child will arrange for a car to drive you home at the end of each shift" Godric offered kindly, sharing a look with Eric.

Eric raised his eyebrow mildly in response and I wondered if he would contradict Godric. They stared each other down for a moment before Eric gave in, something I didn't think happened often. "Yes. I will make sure you arrive home safely."

I shook my head, thinking it wasn't Eric's responsibility to arrange my way home. I told them as much and tried to reassure Evan that I would call a cab every night but Godric put an end to my protests and insisted that it was no big trouble for them to arrange.

Several nights later I woke up covered in sweat, my chest heaving under the thin night gown. I peeled the sheets off of me and reached for the glass of water I kept beside my bed. It didn't do much to calm me down and I flopped back against the bed in exasperation. The dream had been extremely intense. The most intense in the series of dreams I had been having since taking Godric's blood.

Fangtasia was empty save for Godric and myself. Daylight streamed through the open door causing me to panic briefly. Godric didn't seem bothered by it however as he stepped easily through the patch of sunshine that crept across the floor.

"What's going on Godric?" I questioned, slipping off the barstool I had been perched on.

Godric's lips, curved like a bow, smiled contently at me, his dark eyes twinkling as he approached me "hush, my Alyssa. All is well" he murmured, reaching a hand up to stroke the side of my face.

His touch, cool from the lack of heat he put out, set my skin on fire and I leaned into his touch unintentionally.

His hand found its way to the back of my neck, his fingers threading through my hair which hung in loose waves around my face. He drew me close to him as his other hand found my hip. Godric's lips met mine in what started out to be a gentle kiss but quickly turned more heated. I groaned against his lips and clutched at his shoulders in need. My back hit the bar top and my body pressed flush against Godric's solid form. I could feel the lines of his muscles against the softness of my own skin. My hands twisted in his shirt, trying to bring him closer to me. Long fingers tugged at the hair at the base of my neck and his tongue traced along my lips urging them apart.

He tasted amazing, an echo of the way his blood had tasted. Our tongues met as his hand found its way under my shirt. Cool fingers danced across my stomach and over my breasts. The hand in my hair slipped down to meet the other and pushed my shirt up. I easily pulled it over my head and dropped my bra as well after he quickly flicked it open. Godric massaged my breasts and circled my nipples making me moan and arch up into his hands. His mouth left mine to trail along my neck biting gently at the thin flesh without breaking the skin. Soon his mouth replaced one of his hands. I brought my hand up to grip his hair in the hopes of keeping him there and the other pulled the hem of his shirt up. I traced along the edge of his tattoos and pulled his mouth back up to mine. The feel of his skin against mine felt amazing and I couldn't get enough of it. I quickly undid the buttons of his pants and let them drop to his feet. He was more than ready for me I noticed as I caressed his length. Godric bit back a moan and pushed into my hand.

"Alyssa" he gasped, digging his fingers into my hips.

My pants were gone before I had time to realize what he was doing and his fingers found their way between my legs. My panties were pushed aside and he stroked at the wetness underneath eliciting moans and curses from me. Unable to wait any longer, Godric spun me around and placed himself between my legs. I bent over to press against the bar top in order to give him better access. Godric took advantage and pushed into me. I gasped at the feeling of him filling me and squirmed against him as he paused to let me adjust.

Godric groaned and began to move, pounding into me almost roughly. My body felt like it was on fire, I could feel him all over me and couldn't get enough of the feeling. I couldn't form a sentence, all I could do was gasp his name and beg him not to stop. I could feel my orgasm building as he moved faster and faster. Godric's hands gripped my waist to pull me back into him, our skin slapping against each other. His mouth found my neck and I could feel his fangs scrape against the sensitive skin by way of asking permission. I moaned a yes and Godric's fangs sliced into my skin.

I was glad, thinking about the dreams that I wouldn't have to face the vampires for a few more days. There was no way I could face Godric, let alone carry on a conversation with him when all I could think about lately was him bending me over the nearest object and fucking my brains out.

Knowing I was too worked up to get back to sleep immediately I decided a cold shower would snap me out of it. It was nearly daylight anyway so I considered just staying awake and going to bed earlier the following night to make up for it. I was just pulling myself out of bed when my phone started buzzing on my nightstand. It was an unfamiliar number and so early in the morning that I almost didn't answer but curiosity won out and I picked up my phone.

"Hello?" I answered, my voice still heavy with sleep.

"Alyssa. Godric has left and Eric is flipping out. Not that I thought you would be of any help but…. Well, a girls got to try." Pam's voice snapped over the phone. Perhaps I still wasn't fully awake but I couldn't fathom why Pam would call me in a panic because Godric had gone out.

I scrubbed a hand across my face in an attempt to wake myself up "why is that a problem Pam? He never goes anywhere on his own?"

Pam swore over the phone, calling me several impolite names "Not this fucking close to sunrise, human. We suspected when he came, but Eric denied it as much as he could. Godric has gone to meet the sun and we have to stop him, Alyssa" the panic in her voice shocked me. It almost sounded like she was close to tears.

Understanding dawned on me and I thought hard. Where would Godric go if he wanted to meet the sun. Something nagged at the back of my mind, a conversation that Godric and I had had before Fangtasia had become busy one night. But what had he said?

"Do you miss anything about being human Godric?" I had asked curiously while I idly cleaned a glass.

Godric had looked mildly uncomfortable with the question but had answered anyway "Yes, I miss many things, little one. The sunrise was one of many things I did not fully appreciate as a human. So often humans sleep through it now, but as a vampire I have been in constant anticipation of it without ever seeing it" Godric had told me.

I had said something about Evan and I watching the sunrise on New Years Day last year but not being able to find a place in Shreveport with a good view. Godric had mentioned a place just outside of town that he thought would offer a spectacular view of the sunrise. He had said he had gone out several nights to just watch the sky begin to lighten as the day started before he had been forced to find shelter for the day.

"Pam. I think I know where he is" I exclaimed.

"Well don't keep it to yourself" Pam snarled.

I shook my head even though she couldn't see "No, no. If I tell you, you two will just go and I'll be sitting here worrying my ass off all day. No, come and get me and I'll direct you."

"Are you fucking kidding me?" Pam demanded. When I made it clear how entirely serious I was Pam cursed over the line and told me she would be there in a minute. The line went dead and I jumped to action, throwing on the first pair of pants I could find and a jacket. I stuffed my phone into my pocket and ran to the front door just as someone started pounding on it.

So Godric has gone to meet the sun. How will Alyssa manage to stop him?! What did you think of the dream sequence? Was it ok? I hope you enjoyed this chapter!