Authors Note: Back again with another update!

I won't bore you with the details of my medication struggles, I'll just say that I'm still having some trouble.

I know this update is kind of short again, but two of the chapters are quite long, and, if you've been liking the sexy tension between Zak and Alicia, then I'm pretty sure you'll love these chapters. :)

Also, I know a show like Ghost Adventures doesn't do promotion like this, but there was no way I could not write my own version of Zak's Rebel Ink photoshoot from 2013, which was vampire themed. :)

One last thing, you can find a link in my profile for the outfit Alicia is wearing, and her hairstyle, even though it's pretty basic.

Hope you enjoy the update!

Chapter 56: Dolled Up

Two weeks later…

It was around 2 o'clock in the afternoon, and it was the day of the vampire shoot, and also my birthday.

I was watching a woman in the mirror as I sat on a chair in the larger of Zak's two bathrooms, getting my hair and makeup done.

The details of the shoot had come in a few days prior.

Ashley was going to be the photographer, since this was considered promotional material for the show, and it was going to take place in Zak's dungeon.

Zak had some hesitations about using the dungeon, since he has, what he believes, are cursed and haunted objects on display in there. But since we were doing the shoot during the day, he had agreed.

But I also think he may have taken some of the more concerning objects out for the time being, but I wasn't sure. I hadn't been in the dungeon yet, since Zak had concerns about me getting negative attachments if I entered it.

The concept of the photoshoot was Zak being a vampire, with his custom fangs in through out the whole shoot.

We'd take some photos together of me being normal, then I'd be made up into a vampire as well for some more photos.

The whole process would be shot on video, and then edited to create a promo video.

As a general fan of some vampire shows, I was rather excited.

Not to mention, Zak had surprised me by flying in Father Sebastian, the leader of the 'Sabretooth Vampire Clan', earlier in the week, all prepared to make me my own custom fangs!

I didn't go through with the rites of passage to become a part of his Clan, as I hadn't really thought much of becoming a member.

Meeting Father Sebastian had been sprung on me, but he said if I ever changed my mind, I was welcome to join.

I hadn't seen Zak yet today, as by the time I arrived at his house, he was already in the dungeon doing some solo photos.

But the minute I had woken up that morning, I had a text message with a video attached to it.

I woke up to the sound of my alarm clock, notifying me it was 9 o'clock in the morning.

I reached over and turned off the alarm, yawning quietly as I pushed myself up into a sitting position.

I had set my alarm knowing the photoshoot was today, and I had to be at Zak's house for 1pm. I wanted to grab a shower and make sure I wouldn't be late.

I picked up my phone from the nightstand to check for any messages, in case their had been any changes in regards to the shoot, when I noticed I had a text message.

I opened up the app to see a text from Zak.

"Happy Birthday doll!"

I smiled as I clicked on the attachment and opened the video.

I saw Zak's face come up on the screen, fairly close up.

I assumed he shot the video using his phone.

"Good morning birthday girl! I wanted to wish you a happy birthday early, in case I don't get to see you before the shoot. I can't wait to play vampire with you. I'll try not to bite too hard," Zak said, with a smirk.

I laughed as I felt my face flush.

"There's someone else here who wants to wish you a happy birthday," Zak said, then I watched as the phone was moved to show Gracie, her ears back and her tail wagging.

"Say 'happy birthday' to Ali, Gracie!" Zak said.

Gracie barked and then vocalized some of her playful growls.

I laughed again.

The camera turned back to show Zak's face again.

"So, happy birthday from the two of us! Looking forward to going out with you and the gang tonight. You better not try to bail on us! Cheryl has assured me she'll drag you kicking and screaming," Zak said with a smile.

I laughed, and then laughed a bit harder when Zak laughed.

"See you later doll," Zak said with a smile, and the video ended.

I smiled to myself, touched by his thoughtfulness, and watched the video again.

"Everything going okay?" Ceci's voice, Zak's assistant, spoke from the doorway.

"Yep, just about done," Jennifer, the hair and makeup girl responded.

She made a few last minute adjustments to my hair, which was down, but curled at the ends.

My makeup was pretty close to what I would normally wear, only more professionally done, and a bit more makeup around the eyes.

I wouldn't be "vamped up" until after.

"There we go," Jennifer said, stepping back to let me get up.

I stood up and turned to face Ceci.

"You look gorgeous!" She remarked.

I smiled.

I was wearing a strapless, red satin, corset dress, that had a a floral, black lace overlay.

The back of the dress reached down to almost floor length, with a black, gauze like ruffle, and then red satin over that.

In the front, the dress was knee length.

I also had perfectly matching black, stiletto heels, that had a similar red satin and black lace overlay on the sides.

God help me, I'm wearing a strapless, knee length dress! I thought.

"Thanks," I replied, responding to Ceci.

She smiled.

"Ashley is just about ready for you, come on, I'll take you to the dungeon," she replied, jokingly saying the last bit in an over dramatic voice.

I laughed and thanked Jennifer before following Ceci a short distance through the house to a large, wooden bookcase, that had hinges on one side, attaching it to the wall.

It acted as a hidden door.

I followed her into the dungeon, hearing electronic music blasting from inside, and saw a massive fireplace adorned with skulls and candles across the top, on the wall in front of me.

On another wall, there were two lit up stain glass windows.

The lighting was dark, except for the lights setup for the shoot, and there were display cases setup in several places, showcasing various objects.

As I stepped further into the large space, I heard Ashley catcall from the other side of the room, looking at me from behind a camera that was on a tripod.

"Look at you birthday girl! Looking hot!" Ashley called.

I laughed.

"I'm only wearing a dress because of you," I teased.

Ashley laughed.

I then noticed Zak looking back at me from where he was sitting in the large, wooden throne he had.

"What about…holy shit," Zak said, stunned, and clearly pleased at my appearance.

His eyes were wide.

I felt my face flush.

Then my eyes widened as he stood up and walked toward me.

.god.

He was shirtless, wearing a silver necklace with a skull on the end of it.

He was wearing black jeans, which hung low on his hips and showed the waistband of his black boxers. He also had on a black belt, with silver studs patterned on the front of it, and a large, silver skull belt buckle.

I'm supposed to pose with him, while he's dressed like that?!

"Wow…you look…so hot," Zak said, in a somewhat husky voice as he reached me, eyeing me from head to toe.

I felt my face flush more, and noticed he had his vampire fangs in.

They made him even more attractive.

I shivered slightly as he gently brushed my hair back over one shoulder.

"Red and black are my favourite colours…" Zak said quietly.

Oh boy.

"They dressed me, I had no idea," I said softly, still feeling shy with how he was looking at me.

Like a predator watching it's prey.

Zak smiled.

"I'll have to thank them later," Zak said, and I again noticed the fangs.

I couldn't stop staring at them.

He suddenly grinned, then purposely touched the tips of each fang lightly with his tongue.

"You like 'em?" Zak asked, his speech barely altered at all by them.

I simply nodded.

Zak laughed quietly then leaned down and gently kissed my cheek.

"Happy birthday sweetheart," Zak said with a smile.

I smiled, despite the hatred of my birthday.

"Thanks," I replied.

Zak smiled.

"Alright lovebirds! Stop gaping at each other and get over here!" Ashley called, in a joking tone.

Zak and I both laughed.

"Hey, you can't blame me. Perfection just walked into my dungeon," Zak said with a grin.

Perfection…

"Yes I know Bagans, but we got a shoot to do," Ashley said.

We both laughed again as we walked over toward her.