-Marko's P.O.V-

I sat petting one of my pigeons, deep in thought. David, Paul and Lauren took Sienna down to the boardwalk. Cici said she personally wanted to thank Max for helping her. Which I thought was sweet. I had never seen her and Max really have a conversation.

"What's going on bud?" My head shit up, Dwayne was staring at me from across the room.

"Nothing, I'm good" I lied.

"Don't lie to me. You're more quiet than I am and that's not you. Talk to me" I sighed. I threw the pigeon into the air after giving the animal one last stroke. I took a seat on the fountain and looked at the ground.

"I think I love Sienna" I openly admitted.

"Dude we all love her that's no secret" Dwayne laughed, patting my knee.

"No I mean, I'm in love with her…like…I LOVE her" I began to explain.

"Oh…shit"

"Yeah" We sat in silence for a while. Neither of us knowing what to say.

"Well what's the problem" Dwayne asked.

"The problem is. I can't allow it to happen" I sat back, chewing on my nail.

"Oh come on Marko!"

"No I'm serious!" I said. "The night I killed Roxy I made a vow to never love again and I've stuck to that. Until now" In annoyance, I hit the edge of the fountain with my fist.

"Dude, Sienna isn't Roxy" He tried to tell me but I stopped him.

"Of course she isn't but" I stopped to think about what to say next. "I can't allow it because…What if I lose her too?" The thought pained me so much.

"Marko. That's never going to happen. She's one of us"

"She's not Dwayne! She's human. We could loose her at any time" I inhaled. "You heard Max. What if she chooses not to turn huh? We loose her then"

"Do you really think she won't turn" Dwayne asked, his tone dropping.

"I don't know. I mean. Regardless of what happened, she still enjoyed living like a human. If she was already one of us, it wouldn't be a problem" Dwayne sighed.

"To be honest, I thought something was up with the two of you for a while now. Certain looks you give each other, her attitude to you when you brought them chicks back. It makes sense now. She likes you too doesn't she?" Dwayne asked. I nodded. "Marko honestly, I think your just being a little bitch and stuck in the past"

"I'm not Dwayne" I argued. "It's hard. I love holding her, she feels so right in my arms but I just can't. I don't want to have to say goodbye to somebody else I love. So it's best if I ignore my emotions for her. It's easier that way when she does leave"

"I don't know what to say dude" Dwayne shot me an apologetic look. "But I will say this, you're both being stupid. Just make a move on the girl. You don't want to regret anything. Wait, it must be awkward, it's Paul's daughter" Dwayne began to laugh.

"Another obstacle in the way" I joked. "Besides, I already made a move and it made everything worse"

"Oh damn Marko…what kind of move?" I just looked at him, my cheeks going red and he instantly knew what I meant. "You didn't?"

"I did" Dwayne's mouth hung wide open.

"Oh shit, just wait till Paul finds out you fucked Sienna, he's gonna flip"

"You did what?!" Paul's voice boomed. My eyes grew wide. I looked over at the entrance to see Lauren, Paul and David stood there. And boy did Paul look pissed.

-Sienna's P.O.V-

"Again thank you Max, I really appreciate what you did for me"

"Don't be silly dear" He pulled me into a tight hug which I happily returned. I truly was thankful.

"Mom Dad, can I talk to Max in private please?" I asked. They both seemed hesitant.

"I'll bring her back to the cave I promise" Max assured them.

They finally agreed. Max led me into the back room of the videos store, his office he called it, he knew what I wanted to talk about couldn't be said in front of any of his customers. Mac pulled a chair out for me to sit on, he sat on one across from me.

"What is it dear?" He asked.

"I know the ultimate you have them" Max nodded his head slightly and leaned back in his chair.

"Sienna, it's not something I wanted to do. Taking you away from them does not bring me any enjoyment what so ever, trust me, but I just have to protect my pack and I can't have any loose ends. We have had one too many close calls. I know you probably wouldn't say anything anyway. However, It is a risk I'm not willing to take" He paused. "I how you understand"

"Oh no I get it, I do" I sadly said. "I just wanted to know how much time I had to make the decision"

"How long do you want?"

"It's my eighteenth birthday soon, can I please wait until then. So I get more time with them"

"Sounds like you've already made up your mind?" Max raised an eyebrow curiously.

"I haven't…but….I just…" Max took a hold of my hand.

"I'll give you until then, you have my word" He smiled at me.

"One more question"

"Go ahead"

"Are you going to kill me?" I bit my bottom lip.

"Kill you?" Max let out a heart laugh. "God no child. I won't kill you. I'd make sure you're well off. You'd have a job and a home to live in. It just won't be in Santa Carla. You will have no contact with them . And you won't remember them. They'll remember you though"

"How?"

"I'd erase your memory. You'll start a fresh" He explained.

"I'm lost?" I was shocked at what this old fool just told me. Was he serious? I didn't even think that was possible.

"There's more to being a vampire than just fangs my dear"

I had to really think hard about this decision