I'm sorry for the long hiatus; I was trying to find my inspiration. I'll try my best to update the next chapter faster. I think I need to put some kind of warning here, there are some parts in this chapter that could upset someone, I don't know.

I took a walk around the world to
Ease my troubled mind
I left my body lying somewhere
In the sands of time
I watched the world float to the dark
Side of the moon
I feel there is nothing I can do

3 Doors Down - Kryptonite

Chapter 67

Rude awakening

New York, 5 days later

"Hi… Is this seat taken…? Can I buy you a drink…? What's your name…? Is this your first time here…? Would you like to dance…? Another drink… No, no, I don't think you're too drunk… More drinks… Hey, are you okay, gorgeous…? Dizzy…? It's alright, I'll help you… Let's get you up… Shh, shh, it's alright… I think you could use some fresh air, baby… It's okay, just lie down and relax…"

My head hurt. I really didn't want to open my eyes, but I had to. Why did I have to? The bed felt very nice, I could just go back to sleep. I couldn't remember coming back to my hotel room last night, but obviously I had. I would definitely take a long bubble bath and order some champagne after waking up. That was pretty much all I had done during the last few days, pampering myself and partying in night clubs.

Being able to do whatever I wanted and choosing my own clothes had been more than liberating. Of course I felt guilty for running away, but I had let papa know that I was alright and I needed some time for myself. They all would no doubt be furious after I would go back home, but this was something I needed. I needed to adjust my new body and enjoy finally being a woman. I had most certainly enjoyed myself.

This was what I had wanted for so long. Hopefully my family would understand that and I could eventually share my happiness with them. I sighed and turned on my side when I noticed something. I was naked. The realization made me to open my eyes. Sleepily I lifted the cover and saw that I wasn't completely naked, I was still wearing panties. Why had I taken the rest of my clothes off…? This wasn't my bed. I wasn't in my hotel room. I was in some strange bedroom.

"Dizzy…? It's alright, I'll help you…"

No… Oh dear lord no… I got into a sitting position as quickly as I could and almost lost consciousness. The whole room was spinning. Something was wrong, I could feel it. The terror was trying to take over, but I managed to fight against it. Had I been…? No, I couldn't think about that now. I needed to get out of here. Wherever here was.

My legs were shaking violently, but somehow I managed to stand up. My clothes… I couldn't see them anywhere. I saw an armchair, a nightstand, a TV and a closet. The room was still spinning, but I forced myself to concentrate. The closet… Slowly I made my way to it and opened the door. It was empty, there were no clothes.

This was like a nightmare. I didn't know where I was and what had happened to me. Tears were burning behind my eyes; my first thought was more than pathetic. Papa, please help me… No, this was my own fault. The clothes I had worn last night… A short pink dress and high heels… I had enjoyed all the attention I had got. How could I have been so stupid and careless?

I almost fell down when I walked back to the bed and grabbed a sheet to cover myself. I swallowed my tears and wrapped the sheet tightly around me before heading to the door. It was closed, but not locked. Cautiously I pushed it open and saw a hallway and couple of closed doors. This looked like some big apartment. I stepped out into the hallway and almost fell down again. What was wrong with me? The way out… I managed to take few steps when someone was suddenly standing in front of me.

"Hey," a male voice said. "You're awake. How are you feeling?"

I backed away, knowing perfectly well that I was in no condition to fight.

"Stay away from me," I hissed, trying my best to sound threatening. Unfortunately I sounded more like a frightened girl.

"Easy now, darling," the male voice responded. "No need to be afraid…"

"I'm not afraid," I snapped. "Get out of my way or I swear I'll…"

Oh no… My vision blurred and my legs couldn't hold me anymore. A pair of strong arms caught me before I hit the floor.

"Alright," he sighed. "Let's get you back to bed."

"No, please don't," I pleaded, I didn't have much choice. My eyes were watering up, I was terrified.

"I'm not going to hurt you," he stated. "No need to worry."

I tried desperately to clear my thoughts; he was carrying me back to the bedroom.

"What did you do to me?" I murmured.

"I saved you," he replied. "You're welcome."

"What?"

"You were drugged, sweetheart. Perhaps you should choose your company better. Fortunately for you, I was feeling generous last night, so I helped you. Some gratitude would be nice by the way, I had other plans."

I blinked my eyes and tried to clear my vision.

"Where…where am I?"

"In my penthouse," he replied and pushed the door to the bedroom open. "And this is my guestroom."

"Why…where are my clothes?" I asked as calmly as I could.

I flinched when he laid me on the bed.

"Well, your dress was torn; apparently you put up quite a fight. I bet the gentleman you were with didn't see that coming."

I tried desperately to remember what had happened, but I couldn't. All I remembered was talking with this very polite young vampire, but I couldn't even remember his name. Before I could stop myself, I let out a sob. This was just too much.

"Alright, no need to do that," the man stated. "You're fine; I got there before things got nasty."

"No, I'm not fine. I woke up here practically naked and I can't remember what…"

I didn't care how pathetic I looked; I curled up into a fetal position and cried. I felt that I had deserved what I had got for being so selfish and stupid. For so long I had wanted an adult's body, but would an adult acted like I had? How stupid was I?

"Look, if it's any consolation, I didn't really see anything," the man said. "I covered you with my jacket."

Slowly I looked up. My vision was still blurry, but I could see that the man had dark hair and he looked young. And he was a vampire.

"Get some rest," he stated. "I'm not going to hurt you, little vampire."

I frowned.

"What do you mean 'little vampire'?"

He seemed amused.

"I am guessing that you are a newborn."

I was too embarrassed to correct him; I had certainly acted like a newborn. In a way I was a newborn, my emotions were certainly heightened; I had noticed that soon after the spell.

"Wait," I said when he headed to the door. "I…I don't even know your name."

"It's Lucien," he replied.

"Okay. I'm Eva."

"Well, make yourself at home, Eva, I have some errands to run."