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`` one more , '' angelina said , and she turned to gerald . `` it 's all set . just shoot when i give the word . '' gerald 's face became even more dour as angelina stood on the other side of the trunk and placed her hand on it as well . the sensation , through the tree , jolted him . he could hear her heartbeat through the living wood . `` now , gerald , '' she said . they were meant to be looking at the camera , but somehow their eyes found each other 's and remained engaged until gerald , having taken the shot , asked them if that would be quite enough . `` to the wharf ? '' he whispered before she could move away . `` for lunch ? '' if he did n't get a full breath of sea air in his lungs and fog on his face soon , he did n't know how he would continue . angelina touched her neck , feeling the edges of the dressing . `` yes , to the wharf ! '' she replied , and gathered her camera gear . he carried the tripod back to the car while she speculated on how the shots would turn out . best not think about that ... they jumped in the backseat laughing , while gerald 's posture became even more rigid than usual . chapter four 5:30 p.m. tuesday , april 17 , 1906 the wharf revived him . angelina revived him , and relief flooded his body . the fog formed droplets on his lashes , and the lull of the waves below made it possible to relax though he longed to strip off and dive headfirst into the sea . they sat across from each other at a small table outside the fishmongers ' . the aromas were heavenly , a mixture of salt air , whitecaps , and fresh fish . colored lanterns hung on strings overhead . they radiated bright , glowing auras that turned angelina 's hair red as starfish . stellan took full mouthfuls of the chowder . `` not too salty for you , mr . angelina looked up from her bowl . `` i enjoy the salt , miss ralston . his left hand rested on the red checkered tablecloth . angelina laid her gloved fingers on top of his . `` i 'm so glad you do . '' she pulled back immediately , as if she 'd touched a hot stove . heat rushed through his body from the contact . `` i do n't think there 's anything i would n't enjoy in your presence . '' she laughed , a light sound . `` i 'm sure you exaggerate , sir . '' for moments uncounted , he basked in her presence . the distraction and bustle of the wharf receded until all he could hear was her , the rhythmic flow of her breath , and , unfortunately , gerald 's incessant throat clearing . the man stood over them , his look admonishing . angelina turned to the valet , her eyebrows raised . `` i believe we must leave at once , miss ralston , if we are to arrive on time for dinner . '' stellan watched her response . it was a shrug at best even though gerald made it sound as if they were breaking universal laws with their impromptu repast . the man was actually getting his watch out , again , and throwing them both accusatory looks . angelina dabbed at the corners of her mouth . `` we 'll walk , thank you . '' `` it would be more expedient if i ... '' `` we 'll walk fast . '' `` if you go start the car , we 'll not lose a moment . you know how long it takes to crank over in the cold . '' gerald 's frown lines creased . he left at a clip , apparently wanting to set an example . stellan rose , as angelina did , but instead of heading for the car , she went to the edge of the wharf . he joined her , and they stood side by side , listening to the water slosh against the pilings . the lanternlight made extraordinary patterns on the surface . `` how beautiful , '' she whispered , and her whole body shivered . stellan took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders . yes , do hurry , stellan . stellan 's blood froze . salila ? i am having quite a time entertaining the ralstons and that delectable mr. blackwell . angelina turned toward him . `` gerald is right . it 's best we return home with all haste . '' angelina did n't have time to ponder the change that had come over stellan . their easy intimacy and the pleasure of the day had suddenly evaporated , and he seemed preoccupied with his own thoughts . she inquired again to no avail and decided to let it drop . whatever had assailed him on the wharf would come out , or not . a person was due his privacy . she knew she needed her own .	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and why would he want to discuss his personal feelings in front of the enormous ears of gerald anyway ? she clasped her hands in her lap and stared straight ahead . i 've been too forward . never ... she stared at him , but he did n't acknowledge her until they were home . `` my apologies , miss ralston , '' he whispered , when they reached her front door . it flew open before she could respond . `` dinner is already served , miss , '' jeanie said behind the butler . `` shall i help you get ready ? '' they were ushered into the foyer . `` i 'm sure my tea dress will do tonight , jeanie . better that than arriving any later . '' the look on her maid 's face told her something was quite out of the ordinary , but she stuck to her decision . angelina offered him her arm , and they headed for the formal dining hall . nothing could have prepared her for the scene they walked in on . the room was a din of conversation , laughter mostly , and much of it coming from mason and her father . mrs. blackwell and her mother seemed quite stiff , if anything , and it did n't take her long to discover why . between her fiance and the esteemed mr. ralston was a woman in a provocative evening gown , a gold-and-black affair that plunged far lower in front and back than even the latest fashion from paris demanded . she had shimmering hair done up high on her head with a few curling strands falling down her flawless white cheeks . her face was extraordinary , with full lips and feline eyes . the air around her positively zapped and crackled . both men were intoxicated , displaying manners far less than formal . their guest , this aphrodite , was telling a story about a voyage in the mediterranean . stellan and angelina stood in the doorway , staring , until all conversation stopped . `` stellan ! the shimmering goddess put her hand on mason 's forearm while leaning in to mr. ralston to whisper none too quietly , `` you have no idea how long i 've been looking for him . '' the men laughed and swigged down their wine . then she stared at angelina , and said , `` whatever have you done to my brother ? '' `` salila . '' stellan 's voice was icy . heat rushed to angelina 's face . somewhere in the shock of it all she felt relief , until noticing mason again . mason , my fiance . she 'd had no right to entertain thoughts of stellan , not when she was spoken for . angelina , pull yourself together . `` how delightful to meet you . miss fletcher is it ? '' mason and mr. ralston got to their feet , dropping their napkins and scraping their chairs . `` allow me to introduce you to mrs. fisher , of late from the mediterranean . '' her fiance slurred his words and smiled stupidly . `` pleased , i 'm sure . '' angelina gave a very small curtsy . stellan mumbled something under his breath . she could n't catch the words . there was much fuss settling everyone back at the table , but once they were seated , the story of the voyage , to crete , it turned out , continued . angelina did n't think her mother 's face could get any tighter , but mrs. blackwell appeared to be surrendering to the fiasco . she started guzzling down wine as fast as the servant could refill her goblet . stellan did n't say a word as mrs. fisher carried on though his jaw clenched tight , and his eyes stared daggers . angelina would not have wanted that gaze turned her way under any circumstances . no sooner did she think this , he looked at her , but his expression had changed . instead of frightening her , it brought a rush of heat and excitement . angelina fanned her face and took a sip of wine . as the food was served , the whole table became even more animated . salila devoured an entire salmon , then downed a whole bottle of napa valley white herself , alternately enveloping mason and mr. ralston , whispering in their ears and hanging off their broad shoulders . during one prolonged intimacy , mrs. ralston stood , tossed down her napkin , and said she would oversee the coffee . she turned to mrs. blackwell , but the woman was sound asleep in her chair . that seemed to disgust her mother even more , and she left abruptly . stellan glared at salila . what in the dark tomb 's mercy are you doing here ? he gripped his goblet tight enough to turn his knuckles white . i could ask you the same thing ! she wrapped herself around mr. ralston and whispered into his ear . the man bellowed with laughter . `` why have you come , dear sister ? stellan spoke aloud . you 'll be thrilled .	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i 've a message from our father ! '' salila said , as the servant took her plate , with its entire fish skeleton . he tried to keep his voice even . `` he wonders when you 're coming home . '' i said i would be back in due course ! true , but nobody thought `` due course '' would involve sightseeing trips through the city with your little angel . you were to get in , get the information , and get back . i 've done my part ! studied the plans for the golden gate bridge . discussed them ... and ? they 're preposterous . enormous cantilevers to counter the span . the cost of materials alone is prohibitive . more importantly , even if they could build it , such a monstrosity wo n't touch us . it 's a suspension bridge . the pilings are nowhere near our tombs . he was aware of angelina , her face pale as she stared at him . `` i 'll be home soon enough , mrs . father will be so pleased . '' salila batted her eyelashes . `` you must come back with me then . '' what i mean to say , stellan , is i 'm not leaving until you do , and you know what that means ... you 're not to touch these people ! but my fun on the dock has already made the papers , twice . i should n't risk a third . then go back to the sea ! angelina is n't food , nor is her family ! what keeps you in the daylight then ? his grip tightened , and the glass shattered in his hand . the contents spilled over the white tablecloth . angelina startled and immediately reached out to him . she blotted his hand with her napkin as servants came to clean up the mess . `` i 'm sorry i alarmed you . '' salila burst out laughing . you see nothing at all ! salila went on as if he had n't spoken . but your little angel is engaged . silly human tradition . anyway , it 's not like you could offer her your hand . is that how they say it ? she looked over at mason . though he 's hardly interested , is he ? not with me here anyway . how fickle ... `` salila , stop ! '' stellan shouted aloud , bringing all eyes to him . mrs. blackwell roused for a moment , snorted , then went back to sleep , her chin dropping toward her bosom . i think you best call me mrs. fisher , while we 're guests , do n't you ? it already appears we are overly familiar . just as mason leaned in to whisper something in her ear , she turned to him and planted her lips on his mouth . i will not witness this ! angelina clenched her fists . stellan pressed his temples and turned to her . what are you talking about , stellan ? the girl has n't opened her mouth all night . salila caught the look on his face . unless ... she leaned back in her chair and slowly clapped her hands . my dear stellan , i do think you have created a blood bond . how utterly inconvenient . blood blonds can only be formed between two mar who are ... deeply in love . for an instant , salila 's eyes softened , and she touched the hollow of her neck . or of the same family line , she went on briskly . unless she 's our lost sibling , or secretly mar , i believe we have something rather unique ! salila cackled as she applauded them both . wait until teern hears of this ! another mar-human coupling . it will kill him ! mr. fletcher ? angelina looked at him with round eyes . stellan stared back , unable to respond . finally , he cleared his throat and spoke aloud . gerald appeared in the doorway , interrupting them all . `` after-dinner drinks are served in the reception room . '' salila smiled . no point in raising their suspicions , is there . not if we want to stay on ? though i do n't know how you 're going to explain this all to the angel . did you drink from the girl nonstop ? only twice ! and , you 're not staying on , stellan said with a mental growl . they 've offered me a room on your floor . shall we visit her together tonight ? touch her , and i will destroy you . i 'd like to see you try . angelina pressed a clean cloth against her neck . the wound was n't healing , and the evening 's madness had n't helped . `` angelina , are you alright ? '' stellan rose , and they all made a move toward the reception room . `` of course she is , '' mrs. fisher answered . she stood tall and elegant , making mason look like a red-faced garden gnome clinging to her side . `` fresh and ... '' shut up ! angelina flinched .	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`` i am well , mr. fletcher , mrs. fisher , though somewhat confused . '' angelina took a moment to glare at mason , who did n't register her presence . `` i might forgo drinks and retire ... '' `` nonsense ! we have n't even had a chat . '' mrs. fisher dropped mason 's arm and offered it to angelina . stellan pulled his sister back . `` if you do n't mind , dearest , i would like a moment with miss ralston . '' and you keep away from her before i stake you with the first shard of wood i find ! angelina startled . mrs. fisher chuckled into her hands . `` definitely a problem , brother . '' stellan whispered something to his sister , and the woman literally bared her teeth at him before taking mason 's waiting arm and walking away . he turned to angelina . `` miss ralston , let me explain . '' angelina composed herself . they stood in the hallway and allowed the others to precede them , all but mrs. blackwell , who remained snoring in the dining room . stellan let out a long slow sigh . `` i have to return . '' `` my father 's realm . '' `` is he a king ? '' `` not precisely , but my presence is urgently needed . '' she waited for more , and when nothing came , her brows knit . `` that 's the sum of your explanation ? '' stellan took a step closer . there is so much to tell you . `` my family is ... her uncertainty melted as their eyes met . stellan took her hand , and warmth washed over her like a tide . `` mr. fletcher , will you be coming back ? '' he stopped outside the reception room , and they faced each other . `` it 's ... not as simple as that , but i will , if i can . '' `` there is much mystery about you , mr. fletcher . i fear ... '' the reception-room door burst open , and mason blackwell , arm in arm with mrs. fisher , waltzed right past them . angelina asked salila ! angelina pressed her temples . she was hearing voices in her head more and more . `` stellan ? did you just say ... '' `` i believe your fiance is showing mrs. fisher to her room . '' the man she was engaged to could n't care less about her , and the one who turned her world upside down was leaving , with no foreseeable return . `` if you 'll excuse me , mr. fletcher , i really must retire . '' before he could reply , her father threw open the reception-room door . `` mr. fletcher , there you are ! i must show you those alternate designs , as promised . '' angelina and stellan exchanged a lingering look until she whispered good night and headed up the stairs . it was beyond her ability to resist glancing into the guest room as she passed . mason lay facedown on the bed , apparently unconscious , boots being pulled off by his valet . she shook her head and entered the comfort of her own room . jeanie was fluffing pillows and turning down her bed . `` whatever was i thinking , '' angelina said , and flopped into the overstuffed chair by the window . `` about what , miss ? '' `` either of them ! '' but in her mind , she felt stellan 's warm touch and caught the faint scent of the sea . as the sensations engulfed her , she let the tears fall silently down her cheeks . chapter five 3:00 a.m. tuesday , april 17 , 1906 a knock on the door jolted her awake . before she could say a word , it creaked open , then closed with a soft snick . angelina held her breath , feeling the presence in her room . the hairs on her arms lifted , and chills zipped down her spine . his presence engulfed her . stellan ... she knew it was he . he came to the edge of her bed and stood there , looking down at her , just as he had when she 'd washed up on the beach . the window shade must have been left up because she could see him clearly . he was luminous in the moonlight , his eyes deep and penetrating . you 're so thoughtful . angelina sat up , letting the covers slide down . she wore a sky blue satin nightgown , one sent to her by a cousin in paris . her mother thought it completely improper , so angelina wore it often . i can think of nothing but you , angelina . he had taken off his vest and tie , letting them fall to the floor . when she looked up again , his shirt was gone , and there in the moonlight , for a brief moment , her mind went to another vision , in which a beautiful nak*d body was leaning over her . it 's whatever you want it to be , angelina .	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the thought made her smile for the impropriety , stellan in her bedroom in the wee hours of the night , shirtless ... she looked again . it was both shocking and thrilling . something nagged in the back of her mind , but for the life of her , she could n't figure out what it was . angelina ... his voice caressed her , and she shivered . i was hoping you would come . she opened her arms , and a moment later , he was wrapped in them . the warmth of his body embraced her as heat rushed to her limbs . he pulled her into his lap and tilted her chin . angelina 's lips parted in a smile . he smelled like a fresh sea breeze . what is it about you that has captured me so completely ? his lips closed over hers in the softest of kisses . she twined her legs around his back , wanting to get closer , wanting nothing to come between them . as the kiss deepened , she felt sweat prickle down her spine . for long moments , they shared the intimacy , barely able to stop for breath . she drank him in , astonished by her building hunger . stellan answered her need , kissing her more fiercely . he slipped the satin straps off her shoulders , exposing her round , ample brsts . she called out when he suckled her , one breast , then the other . dampness spread between her legs . in that moment , the world fell away , and angelina could n't imagine a place where her body ended and his began . stellan held her tight , lifting her up as he lay back , his head at the foot of the bed . angelina straddled him , kissing his neck , his checks , his hard abs . he groaned as she grasped his shaft , rock hard , with skin soft as silk . angelina ... his voice was deep and husky . she laughed and covered his mouth with her hand to smother the moans . he sat up , kissing her smile . two can play that game ! before she could answer , he flipped her onto her back , pushed her hands over her head , and , excruciatingly slowly , kissed and sucked and licked his way to her mound . when his tongue found the folds between her now-parted legs and the hot moisture there , they both cried out . she grabbed his long hair as he thrilled her , again and again . stellan ! she called like a wolf to the moon . stellan , stellan stellan ! he ran his tongue up over her mound , her belly , her brsts . he kissed her face , her eyelids , her earlobes , and as his lips touched the fullness of her wet mouth , he pushed slowly into the heat between her legs . she called out again , hands digging into his back . angelina looked up at him and for moments , like years passing , they stared into each other 's depths . she began to rock beneath him , and he matched her rhythm , plunging deeper with every thrust . his eyes never left hers as he bellowed his pleasure into the night , his whole body shuddering . angelina tucked damp strands of hair behind his ears and traced the contours of his face . stellan ... do n't leave me . he hesitated a moment , opened his mouth , and sank his fangs into her neck . 4:45 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 stellan left angelina 's room and closed the door behind him . the house was asleep , his footfalls dead quiet . he thought of her lying there , wrapped in a black-and-red-embroidered silk dressing gown , her body glowing from their passion as she drifted off to sleep . it was almost impossible to walk away . how could he stay ? for her to join him was to ask the unthinkable . but the blood bond . it would never be broken , at least it never could be between mar . he wondered at his sister . had it happened to her all those centuries ago ? it might explain a few things , but if it was any indication of the outcome for a mar-human coupling , it did n't bode well . salila had lost her man , and it had left her more than a little jaded . it ca n't be like that for me and angelina . stellan went down the hall , each thought wrestling with the other . he 'd said his good-byes ; he only wished she would remember them when she woke . the smell of fresh blood halted his thoughts . he sniffed the air , the aroma rushing through his nostrils and tickling the back of his throat . it led him farther down the hall to mason blackwell 's door . he tried the handle , but it was locked . she would n't ... a loud thump sounded , and he shouldered in . it took him a moment to register the scene . the room pulsed in the glow of soft candlelight . the bed was rumpled , the covers thrown back . on the floor was salila 's evening gown .	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the mar woman hunched nakd over a dazed , and equally nakd , blackwell . in a blink , stellan was there . he pulled her up and slammed her against the closet . salila ! she flung hair out of her face and snarled . faster than humanly possible he flipped her to the ground and pinned her down , his teeth grating against her ear . `` listen to me , sister , and listen carefully . you 're going to get up , gather your things , and leave . in that order and nothing else . '' `` what is the problem with you ? '' she ground out the words into the carpet . `` he was willing ! '' `` he was extremely drunk ! '' she sighed , relaxing . `` you do know how to ruin a good night , do n't you . '' `` i 'm not joking , salila ! damn ... as stellan released her , there was a knock at the door . it squeaked open , and angelina appeared . her face was momentarily soft in the candlelight until she took in the scene . `` mr. fletcher , what is going on here ? '' salila sprang at angelina . stellan grabbed the mar woman and hurled her to the other side of the room . by then , jeanie and mrs. ralston were at the door , gasping , then screaming . stellan roared into salila 's mind . and put some clothes on ! he threw the top sheet over mason as the man tried to sit up . his hand clutched his neck . footsteps thundered down the hall . mr. ralston 's voice boomed as a rifle was cocked . he burst in on them , let out an oath , and leveled his rifle at stellan . salila got behind him . `` do n't shoot , '' angelina cried out . she moved directly in front of the gun . mrs. ralston grabbed her daughter and handed her off to gerald , who stood near the door , eyes wide , his usual reserve abandoned . mrs. blackwell pushed past him into the room , and the screams began again . `` we 're so sorry to have caused a disturbance , '' stellan said , as he and salila backed toward the window . mr. ralston looked from the bed , to the floor , to salila . at that moment , mason slumped , the bite wounds obvious as his head lolled to the side . `` do n't move , or i 'll shoot ! '' ralston said . salila broke for the door , and mr. ralston squeezed the trigger . `` no , father ! '' angelina yelled . faster than the human eye could follow , stellan dove for salila . he rolled with her and flung them both backward out the window , ahead of the bullet . they slammed hard into the ground , glass shattering around them like ice . stellan released her , jumped to his feet , and ran toward the sea . 5:00 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 angelina 's hands shook as she sipped her tea . jeanie tried to pour more , but she nearly dropped the pot . `` it 's alright , jeanie . `` i must n't , miss . '' `` this is not the time for propriety . the young maid sat on the edge of the parlor chair and looked at her hands . angelina got jeanie a cup and filled it for her . `` you 've a right to be as distraught as the rest of us . '' her maid took a deep breath . `` i agree it was no small horror . the gunshot was earsplitting . i was sure mr. fletcher and mrs. fisher would be splattered on the pavement , but ... '' `` they were nowhere to be found . '' `` i 've never seen a man altogether nude . quite startling . '' she glanced at angelina . `` does this mean the engagement is off ? '' jeanie asked . angelina pushed her long hair back from her face . `` let 's not speculate on that topic right now , shall we , jeanie . '' her maid blushed . angelina nodded and sipped her tea . the police had arrived and questioned everyone . they were upstairs now with her father and dr. medleys , and a very confused mason blackwell , who seemed to remember nothing but a knock at his door in the wee hours of the night . stellan was in the room . he and his sister ran ... but stellan could n't have been involved , she argued with herself . then what was he doing there in the first place ? he must have heard a noise , same as i ... are you sure ? images of stellan falling backward out the window flashed again into her mind . how could he survive and run away . her most troubling question was , when will i see him again . `` i ca n't stand this ! '' angelina stood up .	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jeanie jumped as if prodded . `` there 's too much whirling in my head . i 'm going to my darkroom if anyone needs me . '' `` to develop photographs , miss ? '' `` i have to do something , or i 'll go mad , '' she whispered . `` do you need help , miss ? '' angelina gave jeanie a quick hug . `` get to the kitchen with the others . they will all have their appetites back soon enough . '' jeanie curtsied and left . angelina headed for the one place she could be alone with her feelings and put some kind of meaning to the night 's crazed events . chapter six 5:00 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 stellan did n't stop running until he reached the end of the pier . salila was ahead of him , and she dove from the edge , disappearing beneath the black swell . stellan shucked his coat . there was no turning back , thanks to salila . he could only hope angelina would understand his sudden disappearance . he stared at the water , dark and lapping against the pilings . minutes passed as he watched the gray light of predawn give form to the city . i ca n't leave you , angelina . salila surfaced beneath him . `` what 's taking you so long ? get out of those ridiculous clothes and dive in . '' you 're not in the water . ' it 's dawn , and the gulls are n't screeching at the fishing boats . no sea lions barking ... '' salila sprang from the water and stood dripping beside him . she grabbed his arm and made to drag him off the edge . `` you need to stop worrying . i got us out of there in time , and now all we have to do is swim for it . '' `` teern 's set things in motion . '' he does n't have to ! the bridge is n't going forward , not for decades by the looks of it , and when it does ... '' `` that 's just it , stellan . when it does ... teern 's making sure that 'when ' is n't going to happen . '' the air grew still , as if the city held its breath . before stellan could say another word , the ground began to rumble . whitecaps appeared on the water , and the whole length of the wharf undulated like a serpent . a thunderous roar welled up . waves splashed high , soaking his clothes . it sounded as if the city would tear apart . `` yes , stellan , a large one , and it 's arrived , so be smart , jump into the water , and swim to the tombs ! '' she let him go and dove back into the choppy waves . a voice rippled through his mind . he turned toward pacific heights in the distance . 5:10 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 angelina immersed the photographic paper in the developing tray . the soft red light made it look as if it rippled in a bath of blood and water . as she moved it to the fixer , her frown lines deepened . give it a minute , she told herself , but a minute made no difference . a photograph did n't lie , and this image of her and stellan was missing one essential component : mr. fletcher himself . the camera had captured angelina , one hand on the gnarled old oak tree and the other resting softly against the folds of her skirt . her eyes were supposed to be on stellan , if memory served , but instead they stared across time and space into ... nothing . not even a fog or blur . there was simply nothing where his body should have been . where his body was ! she dropped the picture back into the fixer and released the tongs as if they 'd caught fire . her hand went to her neck , and she shivered . the fixer settled over the image and went still , but as she watched , it began to ripple on its own . soon , the liquid in all three trays became agitated and sloshed onto the table . the red light overhead swung violently , and upstairs , someone yelled `` earthquake ! '' footfalls sounded above . shouts and confusion . the floor seemed to rise , and she buckled to her knees . `` i 'm down here ! '' she tried to climb the stairs , but the floor tipped , and she fell , rolling toward the back wall , along with bottles of developer , tools , bags of flour , and boxes . when she struggled to her feet , the light winked out . as the walls cracked and caved , she had one thought and one only . 5:12 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 stellan bolted along the wharf , past the ferry building , and up california street . the buildings rushed by in a blur , his speed as fast as light .	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the paving warped under his feet . whole sections of street dropped away . others shot up as if punched by an underground giant . teern ! stop this madness ! but the only thing he heard was angelina 's voice in his mind . people were pouring out into the street , carrying their belongings , running for their lives . he tore past , only a rush of wind to them . stellan reached the house and leapt the wrought-iron gate . it was still standing though the fence was gone , the bricks scattered into the street . the ralstons ' queen anne home looked as if it had been uprooted and slammed back into the lot askew . it listed downhill , shutters and doors dangling open . the entrance wall had fallen , and a turret lay in the garden . inside was worse . dust rose , thick and gritty . mr. ralston climbed over the rubble . `` where 's angelina ? '' screams came from upstairs , and mr. ralston ran toward them . `` i have to get them out . gas fire 's started in the kitchen ! '' he was at the door in seconds , heaving aside timbers and bricks . flames shot up from the adjacent kitchen . faster than human sight could follow , he pulled the rest of the rubble and beams aside , stormed down the stairs , and jumped the last few feet to land in front of angelina . light from above flooded in , and black smoke billowed . suddenly , the tremor stopped , and they fell into each other 's arms . for a moment , the horrors of the world faded . the flames and falling ceiling , the broken ground and the devastation disappeared as he held her tight . he looked into her eyes , fire turning them golden . `` the wound on mason ? `` not until you tell me who you are . '' `` the photographs i took . you 're not in them ! '' `` angelina ... '' `` you 're a demon , are n't you . '' she pulled out of his grip . `` how can we hear each other 's thoughts ? '' `` angelina , there 's no time . i promise you , i will not harm you . '' `` just say it , stellan . apparition ? `` then tell me the truth ! '' `` i 'm mar ! '' `` i do n't know what that means ! '' he looked around as if seeking an answer in the devastation . `` mar are what you would call sirens , or mer-people . '' `` you saved me from the ferry accident ? '' `` i did , but it 's complicated . i ... '' `` how do you live ? '' `` in the sea , we are deathless . but blood sustains us on land . '' and , somehow , sharing yours has given us ... '' she touched her neck and stared at him . `` given us what , stellan ? '' he took her face tenderly in his hands . it was only a few drops , but for us it seems it was enough to create a blood bond . the far wall collapsed as a shock wave ripped through the basement . stellan bundled her into his arms and took off . she struggled to get free . he held her fiercely until they were out of the house . gerald was in the street with jeanie and the rest of the staff . he deposited angelina there and turned to gerald . `` where are mr. and mrs. ralston ? the blackwells ? '' `` i could n't see them . we 'll have to wait for the fire department . '' `` that will be too late ! '' he ran back to the front door as the entire entranceway collapsed . flames lashed out at him , forcing a retreat . fire was not his element , and , like the sun , it could consume a mar 's life force . he leapt to the side of the house and grabbed the base of the large bay window , tearing it from the framework with a single heave . he jumped through the gaping hole in the wall , calling for mr. blackwell . the house was thick with smoke and falling plaster . it made it impossible to see farther than his hand . heat seared him , and he fought every instinct to get away , get back to the sea . above the crackle and roar of flames , his sensitive hearing caught screams . he followed the sound to the base of the stairs . mr. ralston was there , trying to lift a beam that blocked the way . he was nearly done in by the smoke . stellan stepped up and wrenched it away , tossing the hardwood support beam as if it were a matchstick . mr. ralston collapsed in a fit of coughing , and stellan , with one arm over his shoulder , raced him out the bay window and down the steps , depositing him in front of gerald . instantly , he ran back into the burning house . help your father . i 'm getting the others .	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he dashed up the stairs . the floor gave way underneath his last step , and he slipped , grabbing hold of the step as he swung in midair . stellan dragged himself up to the hallway and ran to the doors , throwing each open until he reached mason 's . too hot to touch , he kicked it in . black smoke spewed out as the fire sucked back . `` stay low ! crawl toward my voice ! '' mason appeared , red-faced and panting , dragging himself along the carpet . cries rose up from the room behind him . without another word , he threw mason over his shoulder , raced to the stairway , and jumped to the ground floor . in a few strides , he was close enough to stand mason up and propel him out the gaping bay window . pausing only long enough to see that the man could walk , stellan tore back for the two women . they were both nearly unconscious when he found them , huddled together in the middle of the last room . the fire had traveled up the walls and across the ceiling . it creaked , and the light fixtures fell , exploding the gas lines . using curtains to beat a path to mrs. ralston and mrs. blackwell , stellan hauled both women up , one on each shoulder and smashed out the window as the entire floor collapsed . coughing and choking , he staggered toward the street . chapter seven 6:00 a.m. wednesday , april 18 , 1906 angelina stared at the gap in the wall where the bay window had been . her hands clenched , fingers twisting into knots . an icy chill gripped her as she strained to see through the haze . when stellan did n't appear , tears welled . gerald shouted . she wiped her face in time to see a figure slowly emerge from the smoke . `` stellan ! '' in one arm , he held up her mother . over his shoulder was draped mrs. blackwell . angelina stumbled toward him . his clothes were smoldering , his hands burnt . gerald and the cook appeared behind her , ready to help with the injured women . for once , mrs. ralston had nothing to say and could only concentrate on catching her breath . mrs. blackwell remained unconscious , and gerald carried her out . angelina supported stellan as they made their way to the curb . `` you 're injured , '' she said , breathless . both women were settled into the ralstons ' car . the window rolled down , and angelina was barely aware of her father speaking from inside . `` car 's full , '' he said . `` traffic bottlenecked . you and the staff will make better time on foot . the whole street 's ablaze . '' she turned from stellan toward her father . stellan pointed toward the bay . `` we should all head for the eastern ferry terminal . the city 's going up in flames . '' mr. ralston held his hand out to stellan . `` i do n't know who you are , young man , but when you say you can protect her , i believe you . '' angelina 's father stared unblinking as they locked hands . `` your strength ... your speed ... `` if you ca n't find us on the ferry terminal , head for sausalito . '' just then , the family home 's roof dropped into the maw of flames . her father cursed and rolled the window up . gerald revved the engine , pulling out into the street . angelina watched them go , then encircled stellan with her arms . `` you saved everyone ! '' she looked up at him through fresh tears . `` i was so afraid you would n't come out . '' he sagged against her , his legs almost giving way . we must get to the ferry . '' he straightened , but could only stagger forward a few steps . `` i need ... '' he coughed uncontrollably . `` tell me what i can do ! '' he leaned heavily into her . `` angelina , i need blood . '' her eyes widened , and she touched her neck . `` this will save you ? '' of their own accord her fingers started to loosen the wrap . `` i ... trust you . '' slowly , she turned her neck toward him . as the dressing fell to the ground , her eyes drifted across his chest . there was a gash that ran deep into the muscle . `` angelina , '' he whispered , and held her tight . first she felt a tender kiss along the hollow of her throat , and then a fleeting stab of pain . `` oh , '' she exclaimed . it was followed by soft , longing moans from the rush of euphoria . she leaned against him , watching the wound on his chest heal without leaving a trace . `` my blood can do that ? '' `` yes , '' stellan said into her ear . a sudden memory crossed her mind . there was a cave , a young man ... a kiss .	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she touched her lips , noticing how his face glowed from the warmth of her blood . `` stellan , what will we do ? '' she asked , oblivious of the raging fire around them . `` i 'll get you to the ferry . `` i mean , what about us ? '' `` angelina ... '' he stroked her hair . `` i am of the sea . we have to say good-bye . they stood like a statue , face-to-face , entwined , her long black robe snapping in the wind while , in the background , the city burned . `` stellan , '' she whispered , `` there is always a choice . '' `` then i choose to keep you safe . '' the fires flared , and suddenly she was traveling at breakneck speed . her eyes watered and colors blurred . in strobe-light flashes , she saw cable-car tracks stretched and snapped in two , traffic slammed to a halt , with vehicles skidding on their sides . drivers were getting out of their cars , arguing , yelling , running . she was propelled past them , knocking into shoulders , tripping up legs , bumping pedestrians out of the way . building fronts cracked and fell , exposing terrified people inside . many were caught on fire escapes , dangling from broken rungs . the crowd thickened as they neared the ferry building . flames blasted out every window and door ; smoke blackened the sky . in the distance , fire bells clanged , and the foghorns sounded . stellan did n't slow down until they reached the pier . `` i 'll get you on a ferry , '' he said , pointing toward the crowded dock . he led the way up the stairs and onto the loading platform . angelina planted her feet , forcing him to stop and listen to her . `` i do n't want to be safe , stellan . '' she pulled him to the side , away from the people pushing to get aboard . there , in the echoing clamor of the ferry building , angelina took hold of his hands and focused on his eyes . warmth caressed her body , making her heart jump . more images flooded her mind . the longer she held on to him , the clearer it became . `` we were in a cave . you saved me from drowning , and from the other mar ! that was mrs . she sucked in her breath , remembering the way he had touched her heart , warmed her ... excited her , loved her . `` these nights in my bed ! they were real ! '' `` angelina ... '' in the crowded public building , for all to see , she reached up and held his face in her hands . `` look at me , stellan . '' tears spilled down her cheeks as she lost herself in his eyes . `` i do n't want to be safe , '' she said again . on tiptoe , she lifted her mouth to his , her lips barely touching at first . heat exploded inside her as he responded . together , they shared a long , exploring kiss , their bodies merging into one . he lifted her to him , pressing her hard against his chest . `` angelina , '' he whispered , breathless . his dark gray eyes devoured her until he came back to himself . `` then explain it to me . make me understand ! '' the noise of the burning city dimmed as the wind shifted . her braided hair streamed wildly , and her body shook . `` tell me there is a way for us to be together . '' `` i would have to take you to our tombs . '' `` at the bottom of the golden gate channel . '' `` three hundred feet . more in some places . '' i 'll survive ? '' `` that 's just it , angelina . '' he kissed her forehead and relaxed his embrace . `` to become mar , you must give your life to the sea . '' `` i have to drown ? '' `` yes , and you must remain entombed until the transformation is complete . '' she let out the breath she was holding . `` but you 'll be there . when i wake up ? '' `` you still do n't understand , angelina . the long sleep can last for decades , maybe centuries , and when you stir , only human blood will give you life . even then , you may never rise . '' `` the change does n't always take . '' stellan held her shoulders , his hands trembling . `` angelina ! i ca n't lose you ! '' `` nor i you ! there is a way for us to be together , and i choose it ! '' `` i wo n't have you give up your life for me . '' `` and i wo n't live a life without you ! '' stellan took her hands in his and closed his eyes . the ferry was gone , obscured by smoke . the woman is as strong and stubborn as she is beautiful . the same could be said of the man . `` stellan , it will work . flames consumed the wharf . the fire moved toward them at an alarming rate . boards snapped and fell into the sea .	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hand in hand they raced to the far end of the ferry terminal . the wall had crumbled , and as he leaned over , he could see the sheer drop to the black water far below . `` we 'll have to find a way down . '' as he spoke , an aftershock rolled beneath them , and the platform collapsed . she fell through the air , holding him tight . the heat from the fire scorched her until she thought she would be consumed . seconds later , they hit the surface and plunged down into the sea . stellan covered her mouth with his own and exhaled . she felt a rush of heat , and , suddenly , the terrifying urge to breathe vanished . angelina looked at him , at his face , suddenly serene . bubbles escaped her lips and sparked as they captured the firelight . stellan , it is extraordinary ! you ca n't yet imagine ... down they glided , the world slowly draining of noise and color . the water was emerald green with bursts of orange flaring from the burning city . bricks and charred beams sank with them . they passed a drowned team of pale horses hitched to a black carriage . it was caught against the pilings . bodies were stuck halfway out the windows , the door crushed shut . brass harness buckles and iron-shod hooves gleamed in the light while the dead beasts ' manes and tails fanned in the current . stellan turned her toward him , his hand at her back . with the other , he slowly untied her silk robe and slipped it off her shoulders . it floated away like a black medusa , soon disappearing from sight . another shock wave jarred the water , followed by a distant explosion . a boiler , twisted and ripped in half , plummeted past them like a comet . it was followed by a rain of bodies . the corpses drifted , floating soundlessly , faces slack , eyes unseeing . their frock coats and fine dresses pulled away as if to break free of the inevitable descent . pockets turned out and shiny coins spilled , a shimmering waterfall into the abyss . i 'm disappearing ... angelina 's face was momentarily stricken . stellan placed his hand over her heart , and she relaxed , the corners of her mouth turning up in a smile . you 'll be safe in the tombs . he slowly turned her back to him and held her close , one arm across her br*sts , the other around her waist . deeper and deeper into the green darkness they went . as they fell , he gently unlaced her camisole , pulling it over her head and upstretched arms until she was finally free , the earthly garments left behind . lastly , he unbraided her hair , and it streamed about them in the cold current . angelina asked , her voice fading to a whisper in his mind . above the tombs . he laid her nakd body down on the ancient slab of jade and felt the living rock mold to her form . angelina ... stellan , she whispered as her heart beat for the last time . i love you ... sunset thursday , january 5 , 1933 angelina felt a tingling in her limbs . warmth infused her as silky water washed back and forth like a tide over her nak*d skin . her hair floated and rippled down her body , tickling her belly and thighs . a rich , delicious aroma engulfed her , and she drank it in , the metallic taste searing down her throat , into her spine , and into her limbs . for uncountable moments , she basked in the offering until memory jolted her mind . her eyes flew open , and she gasped . it was a deadly kissthe kind of kiss that stole my breath , forced my heart into overdrive , left me hopelessly weakened and desperately gasping for more . the kind of kiss where i felt as if id die if it ever ended . i , raven madison , was in terminal bliss . alexander , my vampire boyfriend , and i were nestled together in the dusty depths of the mansions basement , passionately clinging to each other like a broken spider-web . id transformed the wine cellar into a ghastly haunt as a present for him . i wanted him to have an alternative macabre sanctuary when he needed a retreat from painting in his attic room . after alexanders parents returned to romania , i had decided to once again give the mansion a feminine touch . upon moving a portrait for storage in the basement , i stumbled across something id never seen before . behind the staircase and toward the north wing of the house i found an arched wooden door secured with a heavy wooden beam . i had no idea what lay on the other side , and since alexander was upstairs creating a masterpiece , i didnt want to disturb him . i paced in front of the door , deliberating whether to wait until he was finished . my impatience got the best of me , so i figured a quick peek wouldnt hurt anyone .	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it took all my strength to pry open the beam , but less to open the rusty door . what lay on the other side was a dark , dusty , and chilly room . the floor was made of uneven stones and the arched ceiling and narrow walls of gray bricks . centuries-old romanian and other european bottles were evenly stacked on dozens of wooden racks . on closer inspection , some of the bottles appeared different from the cabernets and merlots id seen resting on the three-tiered metal rack in the madison family kitchen . curious , i lifted one of the sterlings bottles from the shelf to inspect it further when i felt an icy shadow behind me . slowly , i turned around to find alexander standing in the doorway . i held out the bottle , which was shaking in my hand . he nodded his head , and it was then i knewthese bottles werent filled with wine . and now , a month later , the wineor , rather , bloodcellar also housed votives , a portable dvd player , and an amorously entangled mortal and vampire . as the candelabras dripped bloodred wax , my body melted around alexanders . he , in turn , held me in the clutches of his strong , pale arms . the cool air of the cellar only added to the chills dancing up and down my spine from alexanders tantalizing fingers . his deep , dark eyes stared boldly into mine , his fangs gently grazing my neck . for a moment , i was tempted to pull him into meso hard he would be forced to sink his teeth into my flesh . then id be a vampire . but as i stared back at him , i knew that that wouldnt be fair . the quiet and reclusive alexander had already shared so much with mehis family , his nemesis , his home . he had to be ready to take me completely into his world just as much as i was ready to be taken . while i contemplated my plunge into the underworld , three hard knocks came from above the rustic ceiling and echoed off the basement staircase walls . i wasnt about to end our embrace , but alexander pulled away . it was critical that nothing separate usnot time , homework , or an unwanted visitor . i fingered his metal chain-link necklace and gently drew him back toward me . he leaned in for another kiss and i closed my eyes . as i waited for his lips to touch mine , three loud thumps echoed again . i opened my eyes to find alexander gazing at the door instead of me . jameson , alexanders butler , was out on the town catching a late-night flick with his girlfriend , ruby white . it couldnt have been him . it was too late for deliveries , and no dullsvillian in his or her right ivy leagueschooled mind would dare venture out to the old lonely mansion and up its spooky driveway in the middle of the night . perhaps its a ghost , i teased . begging for souls . for a few minutes , there was silence . then , suddenly , a louder bang . ill only be a minute , he said , rising . and leave me here alone ? you arent afraid , are you ? i thought you felt like the mansion was your home . the cellar was certainly spooky , dark , and foreboding , and i was far more comforted by it than i was afraid . however , there was nothing i could do alone , and since alexander and i were destined to be separated by the sunlight , our darkened moments together were priceless . only of being apart from you . it sounded corny , something from a greeting card or a sappy tv movie , but i meant every word . alexander extended his hand and led me up the basement stairs and past the candelabra flickering in the hallway . we reached the foyer , and alexander grabbed the door handle . i took his hand before he opened it . arent you going to look out the peephole before you answer ? alexander glared down at me . he was , after all , a vampire . who could be on the other end of the door that could frighten him ? the mansion door slowly creaked open , and i waited anxiously to see who was brave enough to be standing in the shadows on the broken steps . candlelight streamed out from the mansion , partially illuminating an unfamiliar figure . i craned my neck to get a better glimpse of the stranger . a handsome guy , appearing to be around alexanders age , with wildly wiry short blond and brown dreadlocks , boot-shaped sideburns , goatee , and a thin , ashen face , stood before us . tattoos crept out from his unbuttoned vintage white shirt , and gold earrings hung from his ears . he had a glistening gaze and an alluring smile . the visitor asked enthusiastically . sebastian alexander was shocked . my boyfriend was familiar with the guy i thought was a stranger . thats what i wanted to ask you .	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i had to find out from your parents that you werent returning to romania . but now i see why his gaze bore through me . well , arent you going to introduce us ? this is sebastian , alexander said politely . sebastian , this is raven . sebastian took my hand in his . he wore more rings than i did and sported black polish on his bitten fingernails . i couldnt quite tell if this character was charming or just an annoying flirt . well , arent you going to invite me in ? he asked with a wide grin . of course , alexander replied , still surprised . alexander stepped back , but sebastian didnt follow . just a minute , sebastian said . alexander asked , his mouth hanging agape . sebastian had already taken off toward a vintage mint-condition 1960s black mustang with silver racing stripes , which was parked in the mansions drive . alexanderwho is ? i began softly . instead , he remained focused on sebastian . the handsome visitor popped open the trunk and reached inside . i could see in the distance that he was pulling out a large duffel bag and setting it on the drive . he reached in again and placed another bag on the broken pavement . i assumed sebastian intended to spend the night , but judging from the amount of luggage he possessed , i wasnt sure just how many nights he planned on staying . i wasnt sure how i felt about this strangers visitor moveinto the mansion . alexanders parents left dullsville and we were free to resume our independence . now we were accepting boarders ? but more important , who was this person and why was he here ? i better help him , my boyfriend said , and headed for the mustang . from my vantage point on the crumbling steps , i wasnt privy to their conversation . but by their gestures , i could tell the two chatted like reuniting brothers . after a few minutes , they carried sebastians bags back toward me . i trailed the ghostly pair back into the mansion , up the stairs , and into one of the vacant rooms . the room was stark and cold . a velvet eggplant-hued curtain covered a single window . there wasnt so much as a bed or air mattress . the only decoration present was a tiny vase with dead lavender flowers id placed on a small table a few days before . appears you still like living in the past , he said to alexander . wheres the tv , man ? down the hall , alexander said , pointing to the far end of the house . alexander retrieved a candelabra sitting on a table in the hallway . he lit a match and illuminated the room . sebastian dumped his oversized bags on the floor . they landed with a thud , making me suspicious about the weight of his clothes . he walked around the room with the candelabra . sebastian asked as the candles spread light on the vase . its just ravens touch , alexander said . i can put it in another room if it bothers you , i offered . sebastian gazed down at me . his eyes glistened in the candlelight . alexander stepped between us . ill give you some time to settle in , he said . sebastian surveyed his new digs and stretched out his arms while alexander closed the door behind us . i stopped alexander before he moved . one of your relatives ? alexander spoke so little about himself and romania , id never heard about any friends , much less one best friend named sebastian . you never mentioned you had a best friend , i told him . he never came up . i talk about becky all the time . you talk about a lot of things , he joked . alexander had a point . i liked to talk about every mundane thought i had during every minute of my day , while alexander kept mum on even the most important subjects . so how long do you think hell stay ? i could only wonder what it would be like for the three of us to hang out at the cemetery , my house , or the mansion . i thought hed be here for weeks . he wont want to wear out his welcome . there was one piece of information i couldnt wait to find out . i wanted to ask you , i whispered . sounds of banging and hammering came from inside sebastians room . was he , too , redecorating the mansion ? the door creaked open and i saw sebastian kneeling on the wooden floor , a hammer in one hand and a nail in the other . boards peeked out of his duffel bag . it was a spookily spectacular sighthe was building a black coffin . alexander quickly reached for the door . just then we heard the locks being unlatched from the front door below .	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thatll be jameson , alexander said , closing the bedroomor in this case , coffin roomdoor behind him . he will have to take you home tonight . its really late , actually . even jamesons date is over . so what are you guys going to do ? i hope youre not going clubbing . or hiring escorts or something . i watch cable . i see what guys do . and these guys werent like most othersthese guys were vampires . one of you might get hungry , i inferred . im the same guy with him as i am with you , he reassured . and with that , alexander gave me a quick good-night peck on the cheek , a stark contrast to the passionate , long lip-lock we had just shared in the cellar . reluctantly , i jumped into the mercedes and jameson drove me at a creeping pace toward my house . i caught a glimpse of myself in the rearview mirror . reflected back was a scowl not unlike that of a four-year-old child who hadnt gotten her way . two guys partying at the mansion while i had to go home to bed . if i was a vampire , id be able to hang out with them all night and chill out during the day near them in my coffin . id fit in and not have any reason to be excludedno longer a mere mortal with a reflection and a curfew . i fantasized that alexander would bite me and take me into his exciting and mysterious darkened world . it had been a dream of mine to become a vampire long before id even met him . but now that i was dating a vampirethis particular vampiremy broad childhood desire about joining the underworld had morphed into a specific desireto be turned by alexander . but so far that hadnt happened . i knew in my heart that there was the possibility that alexander might not ever turn me , that maybe we would share life side by side but separated by our two worlds . i knew the reason he hadnt bitten me was as much out of love as it would be if he had bitten me . id fallen for the one vampire in the world who didnt put his needs above his morals . this only made me love him more . and i couldnt imagine that alexanders fear might be rightthat i might not like being a vampire after all , that something id desired all my life in its reality might not live up to my grandiose expectations . but how could that world be bad if i was sharing it with him ? and now , with the arrival of sebastian , two immortals were partying it up in the mansion without me . at this point , as i was being driven home by jameson , i was as much disappointed about not being a vampire as i was just being me and not being included in my boyfriend and his best friends sudden plans . this situation would have to be fixedsooner rather than later . the following day , i was bursting to tell my best friend , becky , the news of alexanders surprise visitor . i waited impatiently by the swings in evans park until i finally saw her heading down the hill . i asked , catching up to her . i had to drive matt to practice . i hate saying good-bye . and yet i love saying good-byeif you know what i mean . she giggled , still in swoon mode . i knew what she meant and how she felt about kissing her favorite guy . but for once , i had other things on my mind . i intently led her toward the bottom of the yellow plastic double-wide slide . whats so urgent ? she asked as we sat down . first it was alexanders parents . although you know i adored them . now alexanders best friend has invaded the mansion . becky was puzzled . i didnt know he had a best friend . neither did i. i sighed . wowalexanders so mysterious . evasive . reclusive , she added . tell me about it just like a vampire , my best friend said . i think thats why hes the perfect match for you . a perfect match ? or a vampire ? a perfect match , silly . but if anyone was a vampirealexander could be one . you honestly think so ? he is from romania and has a butler . come to think of it , ive only seen him at night , she said , and laughed . and that garlic allergy but i wasnt laughing . in fact , you said something right , i wanted to say . could i finally bare all the secrets to my best friend ? would she realize this time that her statements were true , instead of laughing at me when i suggested the very same thing ? at last id be able to unleash the truth about jagger , luna , alexanders parents , onyx and scarlet from the coffin club , and , most important , my boyfriend . the load id been carrying in silence was too heavy on my temporarily rose-tattooed shoulders . if becky knew alexanders true identity , then shed surely blab the facts to matt .	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i knew he was more tight-lipped than becky . guys didnt gossipi didnt even know alexander had a best friend ! but this news was bigger than a footnote to a byline . this was front-page dullsville gazette breaking news . vampires aliveor undeadatop benson hill . and if this information did slip out at practice or a game , then trevor mitchell would know . not only would alexander have to return to romania , but it would be imperative that he never inhabit dullsville again . alexander is a perfect match , i said with a sigh . i was just thinking how i didnt want sebastian to crowd us . thats totally normal . i get bummed when i have to share matt with the entire soccer team . they talk about the most inane subjects , like espn and computer sports games . but i imagine sebastian and alexander are different from guys here . is he an artist , too ? they probably talk about world events , she imagined aloud . i dont even know what they talk about , i answered , clueless . well , whats he like ? he is hottheres no doubt about that . but other than that , i dont know . hes a total flirt and he likes electricity . you can find out more about alexander through him , she said . sebastian possibly held the key to the alexander i never knew . for a moment , i lost myself in thought as i lay back on the slide . i imagined a young version of our goateed guest and alexander having sleepovers in the cemetery , dining with draculas descendants , or flying in bat form over european cities . is he like alexander ? she asked , awaking me from my daydream . in some ways he isbut im still not sure . well , weve been friends forever and we arent the same . it should be exciting to see what hes all about . was sebastian a real romantic or was he a player ? did he have a menacing streak like jagger or more noble intentions like my own boyfriend ? i still cant believe that for so many years trevor and matt were best friends , becky said to me , breaking me out of my fantasy . it really turns my stomach . but im sure sebastian is not like trevor . becky and i were best friends but polar opposites . were alexander and his best friend like matt and trevor ? i knew one thing for surei couldnt wait to find out ! unlike when alexanders parents arrived in town , alexander wasnt keeping me a secret from sebastian . i was invited to the mansion as usual . perhaps sebastians arrival wasnt a bad thing after all . he could show me the side of alexander id never known , as becky suggested . i biked over to the mansion , hoping to get there just in time for the sun to set . i happily coasted down a hill and squeezed the brakes as i turned the corner to avoid any oncoming or parked cars . what i didnt anticipate was an obstacle of another kinda pack of runners . i barely avoided smacking into them and veered off into a small band of hedges instead . watch where youre going , monster girl ! i heard a male voice call . i withdrew my bike from the bush and picked a few leaves off my hoodie . trevor stormed over to me , flanked by a few soccer snobs , and held the handlebars of my bike so i couldnt pass . where are you off to in such a hurry ? his stunning green eyes bore through me . a corpse convention ? even sweaty , trevor was gorgeous . what are you running away from ? your mirror ? the soccer snobs laughed . trevors already flushed face reddened like a sunburn . the mansion loomed behind trevor up ahead on benson hill , the sun moments from setting . i suggest you turn back now . before its too late , he tried to warn as only an adversary could . when darkness falls , the monsters arise . the monster has already arisen , i said , in his face . and hes standing right in front of me . trevors cohorts snickered again . how about i just take your bike then ? he tried to wrestle the handlebars away from me , and for a moment the two of us struggled . finally , i released my grip . be my guest , i relented . pedal your way back to practice on a girls bike . im sure it will end up on youtube . trevor thought for a moment as his cohorts tried to hide their chuckles . my nemesis let my bike fall to the ground . its getting dark , one of the soccer snobs said . trevor locked his gaze with mine . his torment was palpable . he owned a portrait alexander had painted of methe only thing he could own of me .	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and as i stood before him , he strained with the knowledge that i was the only girl in town that he couldnt haveand perhaps the only one he truly wanted . get out of here already , he finally acquiesced . run off to your little monster boy , freak . i dusted myself off and picked up my bike . id have felt sorry for trevor if he didnt bring his own torment on himself . i pushed past my nemesis and the other runners , and we both headed off in opposite directions . i pedaled through the darkness as fast as possible . i didnt want to miss any precious moments with alexander and sebastian . i felt as if i were hauling my bike up a ski hill . exhausted , i barely had enough strength to bang on the mansions door . i was still out of breath and perhaps a little disheveled when jameson let me in . good evening , miss ravenare you all right ? jameson stood crisp and creepy in his gray butlers uniform . ive never been better . his voice and expression were kind and sincere . i guess i appeared worse for the wear . had there been mirrors in the mansion , i might have been able check out my appearance . out of respect for the mansions inhabitants , i didnt dare open rubys compact , nestled in my purse . instead , i just combed my hair with my fingers and tried to straighten my outfit . i believe they are upstairs , jameson directed . i hurried up the creaking staircase . i passed sebastians new accommodations and peeked in . the once-barren room was a messclothes , cds , and games were strewn all over the hardwood floor . it appeared as if hed been living there for decades . his coffin was finished , and the lid was closed and topped with junk . the sides of the coffin were adorned with stickers of global citieslisbon , beijing , romelike a giant suitcase . i could hear the sounds of battle coming from down the hall . i headed into the tv room to find sebastian stretched out , his boots propped up on the coffee table , gaming console in one hand and a cell phone in the other . two knights were jousting on the screen . alexander saw me in the doorway . he immediately rose and greeted me with concern . sebastian didnt budge but took alexanders absence as an opportunity and whacked his blue knights sword against alexanders unprotected red knight . i think he just flattened you . oh , thatits only a game . do i look that awful ? i asked , suddenly self-conscious . you have leaves in your hair . i thought i got them out . i did my best to smooth out my hair . alexander asked , picking out the remaining leaves . i bumped into trevor . alexanders sweet expression furrowed . in the woods ? ill noi just hit a bush . i should have hit him instead , i teased . i knew he was tormented , just like trevor , but for different reasons . alexander felt the need to protect me from all evilvampire and mortal . he was tortured , knowing that during the daylight hours it wasnt possible for him to safeguard me against my nemesis . ill pick you up from now on , he firmly instructed . when my parents put me under curfew , i rebelled . however , when alexander was overprotective , it made my heart race . trevorwhos trevor ? sebastian finally said , pausing the game and typing on his cell phone . though the mansion was as decayed as an ancient ruin , i was disappointed with sebastians lack of refinement . instead of behaving like a guest , he was sitting like he was in a fraternity house , scuffing the already antique coffee table with his shoes . i wasnt miss manners myself , and heaven knows i wouldnt have cared if becky had put her john deere , soil-stained boots on my bed . but this was the mansion , after all , the house of my dreams , and , more important , alexanders home . i spotted a beat-up old ottoman in the corner and scooted it in front of him . you might be more comfortable , i said graciously . now i feel like a king . i can see why you like it here , he said to alexander . i didnt know if he was sincere or making a snide remark . alexander sat on the couch , and i curled up next to him . i was curious about this friend who seemed like the opposite of alexander . so how do you like it here so far ? awesome , now that ive found a room with outlets . and i cant believe alexander still doesnt have a cell phone . how do you two communicateby smoke signals ? its okayhes just joking , alexander reassured me . oh , i said , relieved . my first response was to protect alexander . i hadnt been exposed to anyone before who amiably ribbed my boyfriend . so who are you texting ?	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one of many , alexander said . a lady in every town . it must be nice to receive steamy texts , i hinted to alexander . id cherish every one . alexander only shook his head . ohyeah , sebastian said . im being rude , arent i ? after a few clicks , he closed his phone . sebastian sat up , now ready for conversation . so , what did you do all day ? soak up the sun ? i was stuck in school . well , my day started about two minutes ago . yes , thats what i figured . soits really cool you came to town . i havent met any of alexanders friends . he likes to keep us hiddenlike tucked away in a vault somewhere . so do you live in romania , too ? we lived next door to each other . i imagined two gothic mansions resting on top of a large mountain surrounded by fog , witchlike trees , and a ghostly cemetery and protected by a full moon . i guess you didnt live in the suburbs ? do you live in a mansion , too ? i never thought about it really . it was just our home . but we had lights , he said , giving alexander a verbal jab . do you know jagger and luna ? i wasnt there for that whole covenant thing . i crossed paths with jagger , but luna was a mortalso i never saw her . my family travels a lot . are they art dealers like alexanders ? nothey are pilots . are they all but before i could say vampires , alexander placed his hand on mine . dont you want to save a few ? he hinted politely . finally , a woman who is interested in me for a change , sebastian said coyly . and a beautiful one , at that . he flashed a mesmerizing smile . sebastian was charming , no doubt about it . but my interest was in alexander . i wanted to know more about sebastian but even more about my own handsome boyfriend . are you homeschooled like alexander ? but we took night classes together . we had to take a few for exams . alexander helped me pass themwithout knowing it . so what was alexander like ? i think its time we figure out what were going to do , alexander interjected . sebastian ignored his host . ahthats the real question . about alexander . you were working your way through me to get to him , werent you ? alexander always got the girls , he revealed . i couldnt bear to imagine alexander with any other girl than me . i felt a sword of jealousy pierce straight through my heart . something about long hair and being an artist , sebastian added . alexander shot sebastian a cold stare . maybe we should go , i said . dont worry , sebastian said sweetly . he broke many hearts . thats why i had to check out the girl who made him stay . most keep him running . i felt relieved and flattered at the same time . i figured with all your travels , i said . true love has always eluded me , he confessed . he spoke in a charming and intimate tone , as if he was baring his heart for the first time . someone kind , sincere , and captivating . someone unlike anyone else ive ever met . someone like raven ? alexander said proudly , giving me a gentle squeeze . yes , just like raven . but without the artistic boyfriend . then im sure you will find her , i reassured him . sebastian gazed at me with a stare so bold , yet sincere , that tiny hairs rose on the back of my neck . but im hoping my true love is closer than i think . well , i hope you find her soon , i said . alexander switched off the game and tv . we all rose and collected our things . as alexander returned the remote to the tv stand , sebastian leaned toward me so closely his goatee brushed softly against my cheek . i hope i find her soon , too , raven . he whispered in my ear with such intensity that chills raced down my spine . im starved to death . i wasnt sure what sebastians opinion of dullsville would be . it certainly wasnt london , paris , or lisbon . he , like alexander , had been to places id seen only in armstrong travels brochures . as we sauntered down main street , past the courthouse , fine restaurants , and trendy boutiques , i held my crimson-streaked head high , knowing that i was in the company of two vampires and that glaring dullsvillians werent aware of their true identity . i had to admit we were a motley crew . sebastian sported his wild dreadlocks , shining rings , and snake tattoos .	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alexander was gorgeous in his studded leather jeans and white t-shirt , while i danced around the sidewalk in a dark knit hat , torn black-and-red minidress , and midcalf lace-up boots . townspeople , decked out in their designer jeans and kate spade bags , avoided us as if we were the stars of a freak show . but i loved it ! i felt triumphant being surrounded by what i thought was normal . though dullsvillians gawked at us , i sensed that most of them were staring at me , wondering who i thought i was , drawing such negative attention . thats it , i said when we reached the main squares fountain . that is our bustling metropolis . this town is really quaint , sebastian remarked . yes , different from what you are used to , i suppose . instead of the eiffel tower , we have a ten-foot-tall bubbling fountain . and instead of the roman colosseum , we have dullsville highs stadium . i can see why alexander and his grandmother moved here . did you know alexanders grandmother ? she moved here years ago and rarely came back to romania to visit . but i hear she was a wonderful woman . i hear that , too . i squeezed alexanders hand tightly . so , sebastian continued as we passed shirleys bakery , where does one go in this town for a bite ? i can treat you to some ice cream , i offered . shirleys has the best in town . thats not what i was referring to , sebastian said . then what exactly were you referring to ? it wasnt every day a girl from dullsville got to hang out with two sexy vampires . where are the babes in town ? he said , licking his fangs . i mean besides you , of course . i wasnt sure if sebastian was serious about finding a meal in the form of a girl . even though he was alexanders best friend and surely benign , he was a true-blooded vampire . probably at home studying or shopping at the mall , i finally said . no bars ? none that youd like or that we could get into . so where do you two go for fun ? the cemetery , i answered . there are girls there ? not living ones , alexander said . yeah , i guess not , sebastian said . i figured youd love cemeteries , i said . alexander does . sebastian would rather hang in an internet caf , alexander told me . it was not the atmosphere id imagined alexanders best friendmuch less a vampirepreferring . but perhaps i rushed to judge him , as so many of the students at dullsville high judged me . well , theres one right there , i said , pointing across the street to javalicious . sebastian perked up . lets grab some coffee . all right , alexander said . here i was hanging out with two hotties from the underworld , and we were going to sit in a mundane coffee shop ? and well sip it by the tombstones , sebastian suggested as if reading my mind . happy and giddy , i linked arms with alexander , and the three of us headed for the shop . i tried to pay for two jumbo-size caramel mochas with whipped cream and one hot chocolate , but alexander insisted on treating us . he beamed like i hadnt seen before , basking in the company of his two best friends . an elderly couple sharing a pot of tea seemed preoccupied by our presence . dude , did you see her checking me out ? sebastian teased as alexander dropped a few dollars in the tip jar . the woman rose and made her way toward us . i think she heard you , my boyfriend said , taking his hot chocolate . i do like older women , sebastian whispered , but this one is using a walker . the woman slowly approached alexander , who towered over her . the demure lady had two circles of soft blush on her powder-white skin . alexander politely stepped aside , assuming she was going to order . she was quick to grab his hand . are you the sterling who lives in the mansion on benson hill ? the two baristas ceased brewing and the entire shop of coffee klatches eagerly listened . alexander looked as if he wasnt sure how to respond . no one in town had ever talked to him before . even though the elderly woman wasnt threatening , we were still uncertain of her motives . uhyes , he finally replied . we have a sterling painting hanging in our home . i bought it at the art auction last month . we were told it was by an up-and-coming romanian artist . is the artist a relative of yours ? yes , a very distant one sebastian interjected before alexander had a chance to speak . i was surprised by sebastians remark , especially since it wasnt true . alexander was too humble to speak up . alexanders the artist , i announced proudly .	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my boyfriend glared at me and shook his head . but you are so young , the woman complimented . it couldnt be you . i said , glowing . my husband would love to meet you , she said , referring to the older gentleman seated at her table . if you have a moment uhi appreciate that alexander began politely . perhaps another time , sebastian interjected again . like a savvy media handler , sebastian whisked us away from the woman before she could ask any more probing questions . see , i told you alexander attracts the ladies , sebastian lamented . if only she were sixty years younger . sebastian was leaning against an already tilting tombstone while alexander and i were nestled together on a cold cement bench . this town is relaxing , sebastian commented , gazing at the stars . besides that curious woman , no one really bothers you . you could hide out here forever and no one would notice . i think they notice , i corrected . and most of the people do bother me . not when im around , alexander said . im lucky ; i have a bodyguard . speaking of bodyguardswhy didnt you guys talk to that couple ? i figured youd want to tell everyone about your paintings . its probably best not to , my boyfriend said . you dont have to be humble , i told him . but i must confess it is an endearing quality . i rested my head on alexanders shoulder , and he gently stroked my hair . in this case , its survival , sebastian said . would you like alexander to be run out of town ? of course not , i said , sitting up . then he cant become the next picasso , he added . but he sold his paintings to half the town , i challenged . they are bound to wonder who painted them . yes , and then theyll be asking questions . who is this mysterious artist that lives on benson hill ? why does he live by candlelight ? why does he sleep in a coffin ? i wasnt planning on telling them what he is , just who he isan amazing artist , i defended . you know that , alexander . of course , he reassured me . i dont think we have to worry . she was just a kind and elderly woman . i dont think shell be asking for a tour of the mansion anytime soon . youre right , sebastian conceded . far be it from me to come to town and upset what youve established here . you have a really sweet setup . but for mei need more . wi-fi ? sebastian leaned toward us and glanced around . i was surprised by his candor . im not sure if i could be the only one in town , he admitted to me . thats why i always admired alexander . he seems comforted by the things that frighten me the most . i melted at his compliment for my boyfriend . id always regarded alexander with such high esteem , and i blushed knowing that others did as well . alexander must have been touched , too , because a warm smile came over his face . this is a great place for someone like us , sebastian said , stretching out again . if you dont mind being the only immortal . sebastians remark filled me with loneliness for my boyfriend . maybe alexander was better off not being the only vampire in town . do you think youll move here , too ? then alexander wouldnt be the only one . actually , ill be taking off in a few days , sebastian replied . alexander didnt seem surprised , but i was disappointed . but you just got here , i said . i never stay in one place too long when i travel . dont want dust to collect on my casket . but were having so much fun . arent we , alexander ? yes but alexander didnt need to respond . his face showed a contentment i wasnt sure sebastian had ever seen . besides , im cramping your space , sebastian said . its a mansion , i said . all it has is space . yesyou can stay as long as you like , alexander said . sebastian surveyed alexander and me hand in hand , cuddling on the bench . then he gazed off into the distance . perhaps i need to add a bigger city to my collection . and , who knows , i might get lucky and meet someone there like you did here . sebastian took a swig of his coffee , crushed the cup in his hand , and tossed it into a garbage can . he popped in his earbuds and began dancing his way around the tombstones . looking for someone you know ? you never know who youll find at one of these places . where alexander had found a moment of peace , sebastian was restless . he was searching for himself in the many cities plastered on his coffin .	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but just like in barcelona , new york , rome , and the many other places he visited , he hadnt found a home in dullsville . not only was i caffeinatedi was confused . it was more than a giant-size caramel mocha that was creating my insomnia . i lay awake in bed , clutching nightmare as she fell asleep in my arms . how could she sleep so peacefully when so much was going on ? at first i didnt want another visitor in the mansion , but now , after meeting alexanders best friend , i wasnt ready for him to leave dullsville . sure , he was disorganized and messy , but he had an insight into alexander that i couldnt get without him . and i found myself feeling a little jealous that he had the freedom to fly off to the bright lights of the cities far away . i could only imagine what it would be like to have the opportunity to monster-watch at loch ness , search for witches in salem , or camp beneath draculas castle in romania . also , i was getting a little attached to sebastian . it wasnt only that he was more playful than the other vampires id met , like jagger or luna , but i was concerned how alexander would feel when his friend left him behind . i couldnt imagine a happy existence without becky by my side . first alexanders parents left , and now his best friend would be going . could this mean that alexander would want to leave , too ? their visits and eventual returning to his homeland , romania , might remind him of what hed been missing since his own arrival in dullsville . he had roots with his vampire family and friends . and if he didnt turn me into a vampire , would he eventually become lonely surrounded by mere mortals ? i began to wonder if i could possibly be enough reason for him to stay . alexander appeared confident and content in the company of our cryptic clique as we entered hatsys diner . he hummed love me tender as elviss voice crooned throughout the fifties-themed restaurant . once again our odd threesome was met with glaring eyeballs , but my immortal companions appeared unaware . sebastian seemed immediately taken with the charm and authenticity of the diner and was intrigued by the juke-boxes . while the vampires picked out a few songs , i found becky sitting in a red vinyl booth , texting . i plopped down across from her . he has to study . but he says hello . she held her phone in front of my face . it displayed the words l8tr qt followed by tel r hi . i waved to the phone . although i loved that alexander was reclusive and shrouded himself in mystery , i did wonder what it would be like if alexander had a phone and i could receive sweet nothings on my phoneluv u lotz , cant w8 2 c u , a x r. i had a million girlie texts from becky and quite a few nagging ones from my mom but nothing close to the love notes becky was receiving from matt . suddenly , alexander and sebastian were standing at our booth . alexanders black hair hung sexily over his deep , dark eyes , his white collar perched up around his neck , and he wore a dark jacket and tight jeans . his underworldly cohort , sebastian , stood with his hands in his oversized pockets , sporting sparkling earrings and wildly woolly locks . becky , i began . this is sebastian . sebastian and becky locked eyes . they both froze for a moment that lingered like an extra heartbeat . there seemed to be an electric charge that surged between the two . his pale face flushed ruby red . she giggled without a sound . come sit down , i said , hoping to sever their strange and sudden connection . oh yeah , sebastian said , as if coming out of a fog . becky quickly shut her phone . alexander scooted next to me and placed one hand on my red-and-black-striped tighted knee and the other around my shoulder . he smelled yummy in his lightly scented drakkar , and my pulse quickened . sebastian inched awkwardly onto the bench next to becky . the seemingly self-assured guy appeared suddenly shy and smitten . he tucked his hair behind his ear and played with the rings on his fingers . becky held her purse tightly in her lap like a childs teddy bear and nervously twisted the nylon strap . i hope youre hungry , i said , and handed sebastian a menu that sat behind the tabletop jukebox . you know i am , he mumbled . sebastian fidgeted in the booth and tapped his fingers against the menu . becky avoided him by flipping through the jukebox songs . dixie , a familiar waitress , came over . she wore her hair in a black beehive , and her curvy figure was squeezed into her white uniform like a forties pinup girls .	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when she wasnt reading a tabloid magazine at the soda counter , she was heckling her customers . she had a heart of gold but little patience for the teen clientele . sebastian hadnt had time to open his menu ; he was too busy perusing becky . the malts are fabulous , alexander said . order anything youd like , sebastian , i said . sebastian gave a cheeky wink to my best friend . sebastian waited for her response . embarrassed , becky blushed and giggled . sebastian took that as a positive sign and he , too , grinned . alexander chuckled and i sneered . i was the only one not finding any humor in his comment . four chocolate malts , four burgers , and two atomic fries , i said to dixie . sounds good to me , becky said . how do you want the burgers cooked ? dixie cracked her gum so loud it sounded like a car backfiring . rare , sebastian said . alexander kicked sebastian underneath the table . we dont serve hamburgers rare here . with the tip of her pen she pointed to a small disclaimer on the bottom of the menu . this isnt a five-star restaurant , if you hadnt noticed . you can order your burgers burnt or not burnt . then four not-burnt burgers , alexander said with a grin . dixie blew a pink bubble , winked at alexander , and wiggled toward the kitchen . we all cracked up , and when our laughter subsided there was an awkward silence . sebastian checked out becky , which caused her to fiddle with her napkin . alexander and sebastian grew up together in romania , i told her . just like us , best buds . thats great , becky said demurely . she wrung the napkin again . since no one else was talking and i was dying to find out more about alexander , i figured this was as good a chance as any to steer the conversation in that direction . so what did you two guys do for fun in romania ? i dont knowwe just hung out . and played golf ? we did the things kids do yesbut you werent normal kids . becky appeared puzzled . i mean , since alexanders grandmother was a baroness , i said , covering my comments . dixie returned with our shakes . becky hid behind hers and the rest of us began to devour ours . did you get into trouble ? i did sebastian said . but alexander was always there to get me out of it . i nestled into my boyfriend . sebastian asked becky . she asked , surprised the conversation was directed toward her . becky leered at me as if i were going to answer for her . sebastian waited , but becky didnt answer . she just played with her straw . we do girlie things , i answered for her . talk , gossip , and talk some more . do you like cemeteries ? was alexander in his attic room painting like he is now ? he always was working on some masterpiece . but he rarely showed me . he kept them hidden in an armoire in his room . do you paint or draw ? he asked becky . noim not an artist . did you guys go clubbing ? sure , sometimes . do you like to go out , becky ? uhme ? alexander , i said , clearing my throat . i left something in the car . can we go get it ? uhsure , my boyfriend replied . sebastian reached into his back pocket and handed alexander his keys . once alexander and i were outside hatsys , i stopped . the car is over there , alexander said . i didnt forget anything . alexander was perplexed . what is going on with sebastian ? im trying to have a conversation with him and all he wants to do is talk to becky . he doesnt mean anything by it . hes just being polite . does he think we were fixing him up ? well , he needs to back off . dont you see the way hes staring at her ? hes hitting on her . i think you might be overthinking it , alexander said soothingly . did he ask me one question ? that hes not paying attention to you ? he doesnt always have the best manners . i do try to tell him . noi dont care that he doesnt ask me . but perhaps it did bother me . maybe i was getting wrapped up in his attention toward becky . maybe i was oversensitive to his advances since they were not directed toward me . i felt like a heel , accusing alexanders friend of preying on becky . i guess im just being overprotective of becky , like you are of me . when we returned , sebastian was holding beckys hand and reading her palm .	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this is your life lineand this is your love line . he was seductively tracing her lines with his finger . very strong indeed . i whispered to alexander . now ill show you mine . he scooted closer to her and held out his palm . becky giggled uncontrollably . she glanced at a long line running through his hand . wowyour life line seems to go on forever . now alexander wasnt pleased with sebastians flirting . how about you tell them about the time you drove your mustang through the cemetery and it almost fell into an empty grave , alexander prompted his friend , taking charge of the situation . just then dixie arrived with a tray full of food . sebastian tore into his burger while becky picked at her fries . i could tell she wanted to say something to sebastian . normally , becky was painfully shy , but with sebastians playful attitude toward her , she was loosening up . what do you and alexander do all day while we go to school ? sebastian was pleased with her interest . you sleep all day ? i cant imagine not getting up when the sun rises . well , i stay up all night . like raven ? she has insomnia . shed sleep all day and go to school at night if she could . or not go to school at all , i chimed in . they laughed , but i was serious . you are so different from other girls i meet , sebastian said . becky slunk down . i knowive never been to europe or even new york . noi mean that as a compliment , he continued . becky lit up . she wasnt used to being paid so much attention by a good-looking stranger . yes , beckys the greatest , i praised . not like those other girls in school who are obsessed with everything gucci . weve been friends since the third grade . i can see why you like it so much here , sebastian said to alexander . the people are really genuine . becky turned as red as the bottle of ketchup she was reaching for . she squeezed it over her fries but then left them untouched . so , alexander , i said , taking over . now we know what we do all day . alexander sat up as we waited for his response . i spend it thinking about you , of course . after stuffing our faces with burgers and chocolate malts , alexander gallantly paid dixie and we headed for the parking lot . we escorted becky to her truck underneath a star-filled night sky . it was great meeting you , sebastian . she opened her arms to give him a friendly hug . alexander cleared his throat when sebastian squeezed her a bit too long . when will i have the pleasure of seeing you again ? clearly , sebastian didnt want our visit to end . becky twisted her hair and shrugged her shoulders . she gave me a quick hug , hopped into her truck , and rolled down the window . good night , raven , she said . good night , alexander . we watched and waved as becky drove out of the parking lot and down the street . so now what do you want to do ? hang out at the cemetery again ? i guess we should be dropping you off , alexander said . but the night is so young , i moaned . alexander put his arm around me and we headed for the mustang , but sebastian continued to stare in the direction becky had just driven . alexander asked him , tripping him out of his trance . sebastian was silent . alexander prompted again . i dont know , sebastian said . i thinkim in love , sebastian announced , as if it was just occurring to him . dixie ? i can see why you like it here , dude , he said to alexander . you found your soul mate , and now ive found mine . but then i could see that sebastian was dead serious . she has a boyfriend , i said . yes , i said emphatically . someone as pretty as her . but does that matterin the long run ? sebastian mused . besides , shes not really your type . ab negative ? i like all kinds . sebastian didnt seem to be joking , but alexander broke a smile . its not funny , i said . i think its time to go im not laughing , sebastian said . it aches in here , he said , pointing to his heart . thats not love , thats indigestion , i said . hatsys is known for it . i cant shake it . we can stop at the pharmacy and get you some rolaids , i offered . sebastian faced me intently . this isnt heartburn . all right , alexander said , putting his hands on sebastians shoulders .	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its time we head out . did you see how into me she was ? asking me all sorts of questions ? she was just being polite , i told him . most girls i meet are into themselves . can you give me her number ? but she already has a boyfriend ! something i can overlook . i really dont think one can not dodge cupids arrow , sebastian proclaimed . cupid isnt the only one with an arrow . alexander rubbed my neck . hes just playing . we got into the mustang , and as sebastian drove me home , the ghostly duo boisterously sang to tunes blasted from his speakers . i pretended to not be disturbed by sebastians off-key singing or his sudden proclamation . sebastian waited in the car while alexander escorted me up the front steps . why didnt you say anything about becky ? i asked when we reached the door . he falls for girls all the time and whines when they dont fall back . i was surprised he didnt declare his love for you . alexander fingered my belt loops and drew me to him . yeah , why didnt he ? i asked , gazing up at him . im sure he did , he said , brushing my hair away from my face . he just knows what id do to him if he did anything about it . you think hed really like me ? for a moment , i too was as giddy as becky had been . not because i liked sebastian but because i liked the idea of being admired . i spent so much of my life in dullsville being ostracized , it was exhilarating to know that i might be attractive to the male species , especially when the male species was the vampire kind . how could he miss the most beautiful girl in dullsvilleor the world , for that matter ? hed have to be blinder than a bat . my boyfriend stared at me , his chocolate eyes burning through me . he leaned into me and gave me a five-star kiss . the following morning , i was lumbering around my room in a towel and jack skellington slippers like a lost zombie , vacuously trying to figure out what to wear to school , when i heard becky repeatedly blast her trucks horn . i threw on the first thing i saw , a charcoal-colored t-shirt dress , and layered it with a ripped wicked wiccas tank , gathered my backpack , and haphazardly dragged myself out of my house . when i got into her truck , becky was sporting an overblown grin . he texted me like a hundred times . she blurted out the words as if shed been holding them in for a decade . she tried to hide the smile that crept across her face by chewing on her sparkling pink lip and drove us toward school . wellnot exactly . but im going to have to buy more minutes . he wanted to know what i was doingwhat i liked to dowhat were my favorite flowers . becky beamed . did you answer ? i did until matt texted in . then i told him i had to go . you shouldnt be texting sebastian . because you have a boyfriend . but its no big deal . becky was as serious as she was naive . she was so amazed that matt liked her , she couldnt fathom that another guy might possibly feel the same . texting another guy ? in some countries you could be jailed . raven , i think youre totally overreacting . overreact ? promise me you wont text him anymore . hes not being nice . hes dangerous , i blurted out . hes a criminal ? becky squealed . of course not , i said , and sighed . becky was being unusually stubborn . i knew it was because she simply didnt think i wasnt going to leave her in the dark anymore . i had to use all my ammunition . hes dangerous for different reasons than you think . hes in love with you ! becky almost slammed on the brakes . noits true . no ones ever been in love with me . not even matt . of course matt loves you . well , hes never said it . i figured matt told her all the time , as alexander told me . i would have told you the minute he told me . i just assumed he already had . but clearly , he doesnt need to . she asked with doughy eyes . of course he loves you . thats why you have to stay away from sebastian . so you dont spoil your relationship with matt . id never let that happen . but i dont believe you about sebastian . truly , he was being totally innocent . guys dont want to be just friends . havent you seen when harry met sally ? well , perhaps its time you watched it . ill rent it tonight . then were done with the subject , i ordered . hes supposed to be leaving soon anyway , so theres no need to mention his name . mention whose name ? she asked with a cute grin .	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becky parked the truck in the student parking lot . we dashed up the front stairs through the bustling hallways and hurried to our lockers . she opened hers to find a glass vase tied with a white ribbon and filled with tiny pink roses . wowmatt never gave me roses before , she exclaimed . didnt i tell you i had the best boyfriend ever ? my stomach tied itself in a bigger knot than was on her bow . my guess is they arent from him , i mumbled . uhnothing . is there a card ? oh she picked through the flowers . until we meet againsebastian , she read aloud . my best friend was as shocked as she was flattered . she stuck the card back in the vase . suddenly matt appeared behind us . becky gasped and turned corpse white . he asked with a churlish wink . i did , i said truthfully . thanks , raven . becky tried to envelop the flowers in her unbuttoned paisley cardigan , but her sweater was too small and a few buds peeked out from her neckline . you dont have a secret admirer , do you ? becky froze . she never lied to mattor anyone , for that matter . they are mine actually , i fibbed for her . she was holding them while i shut my locker . becky opened her sweater and i took the vase . the bell rang and mrs. hathaway , our history teacher , opened the door for class . i didnt think pink was your color , matt said , bewildered . uhits not . im regifting . i cant believe youd give away flowers from alexander , he charged . they arent from him i said , trying to defend my actions . then i realized what id said . matt spotted the card poking out of the vase . he snatched it before i could stop him . alexanders friend ? why is he giving you flowers ? my horror story was spinning out of control . i wasnt even sure what i was saying anymore . uhwere going to be late for class , i said . yes , becky agreed . she took matts hand and led him into class before our story got any more fictional . i handed mrs. hathaway the bouquet . she was quite surprised and a little skeptical of my gift but happily placed the vase on her desk . becky and i glared at the bouquet . even under normal circumstances i couldnt focus too long on history . now , with sebastians roses prominently displayed in class , both becky and i were distracted . for once , neither of us learned a thing . the sky over dullsville was picture perfectbeautifully blue and dotted with bright , puffy clouds . it didnt match the storm i felt brewing inside me during lunch as matt questioned becky and me about sebastian on the bleachers . i have to meet this dude , matt said , wiping his mouth with the back of his hand . hes either a real gentleman or a real snake . giving flowers to another guys girl ? if he did that to my girlfriend , id have to take him out . matt had grown up as trevors shadow . now that hed broken away from trevors clutches and started dating becky , he showed a confidence i didnt know existed . that said , he still was far from the type of guy to throw the first punchor the last , for that matter . i was trying to eat organic peanut butter and jelly on a million-grain roll my mother had bought at some overpriced health food store . becky fingered her gluten- and flour-friendly roast beef sandwich . she noticed my distaste and happily traded lunches with me . does alexander know sebastian gave you flowers ? matt asked skeptically . no , he doesnt , i said . uhi guess . i think its important to be honest in a relationship , matt said . becky and i always tell each other everything . becky hid her face in her hands . matt , theres something you should know did i tell you sebastian wont be in town much longer ? hes just passing through . so surely we can talk about something else . becky paused . lets talk about thats a shame , matt said . i would like to meet alexanders best friend . i imagine hes pretty cool . whats he into ? hes into becky , i wanted to say . gaming , becky said . he looks like a modern-day pirate , she said , half dreaming . all he is missing is an eye patch and a pegleg . maybe i should be the one worried about him honing in on my girlfriend . matt gave her a bear hug as she blushed . how about the five of us hang out tomorrow ? the team is going to hooligans and you guys can come , too . hooligans was a grown-up version of chuck e. cheesewithout the oversized rat . id gone there on a few occasions when billy was still being called nerd boy .	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my little brother loved the video games and i loved a night out . i wasnt sure if hooligans was going to be alexander and sebastians idea of fun , but i was more concerned with becky being in the magnetic vampires presence again . id rather spend time with just us , becky said . i havent seen you yeahthe guys have been keeping late nights , i said truthfully . they might want a night off . and more important , who wants to see trevor ? you wont even run into him , matt said encouragingly . besides , if sebastian is leaving , when will you get a chance to see him again ? matt asked , excited by his idea . i was hoping not anytime soon , becky whispered to me . awesome , matt declared . well meet this week . but im warning you , raven , if you open your locker this afternoon and find a ring , then im telling alexander . as soon as the sun set , i hopped on my bike and motored toward the mansion . it was imperative i get to alexander posthaste , and this time i wasnt going to let anyone stand in my waynot even a handsome soccer snob . i was fortunate that all i had to dodge were a few cars and a woman walking her poodle . i pounded on the door until jameson politely let me in . i paced on the squeaky parlor floorboards for what seemed like an hour until alexander finally entered the room . alexander was dreamy , standing in the doorway , his long black hair tousled and slightly damp from his shower . you have to talk to him , i exclaimed . talk to who ? sebastian , i said , racing over to him . i was so harried , the note card fell out of my hoodie pocket and onto the floor . alexander picked it up before i could place my boot over it . until we meet againsebastian ? alexanders dark eyes turned angry red . what is my best friend doing giving you cards ? it wasnt a card , alexander . it was flowers . alexander looked shocked , then angry . he couldnt hide a feeling of betrayal as his expression tightened . he began to call . they werent for me . then who were they for ? he texted her all night and then had roses waiting for her in her locker . alexander was only partially relieved . you heard him last night . i know , but i didnt think he meant it . besides , hes copying my moves . leaving surprises in your lockerwell , beckys . he has to stop , alexander . becky isnt used to this kind of attention . and he is , after all like me ? he asked with a hint of sadness . no one is like you , i said , taking his hand . sebastian has never acted like this before . to make matters worsematt wants to meet him . he has no idea the flowers were for her . he thinks they were for me . who gave him that idea ? he asked , slightly accusatory . well so now everyone at school thinks my best friend is hitting on my girlfriend ? first of all , hes not . and second , no one knows . how would they , anyway ? no one talks to mejust about me . i knew it was painful for alexander to imagine me at school without him . i just wish just say the word and ill quit , i said , wide-eyed . before alexander could remind me of the importance of my education , i pulled him close . matt wants the five of us to go to hooligans . jameson shuffled into the room with a tray of two bloodred smoothies , each garnished with a tiny blue plastic sword and three cherries . alexander took one and i picked up the other . jamesons bulging eyes bulged out even more . miss raven , that is for ill save you the trip . i marched up the staircase , followed by alexander , careful not to spill the bloody concoction , and pressed my ear to sebastians bedroom door . i could hear the sounds of footsteps on the squeaky floors , followed by a thud . room service , i called . sebastians hair was sticking up like a starburst . he was sitting on his closed coffin in boxers , a black wrinkled shirt , and unlaced boots and was staring at the cell phone in his hand . socks , t-shirts , and bandannas were scattered around his coffin like the dirt from his homeland . ive been up all day . well , heres your breakfast , i offered , almost shoving the drink at him . oh , yes you are . i need you well nourished . he examined the smoothie and fiddled with the tiny sword . try it , youll like it , i encouraged him . anybody , is there a vein in the house ?	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it was never fun dining with the sterlings , sebastian continued . when the camdens had people over for dinnerwe really had them for dinner , he joked like a vaudevillian comic . drink up , i demanded . i watched sebastian as the red liquid slowly made its way up the straw , past his full lips , and into his mouth . i thought hed be repulsed , as one would be tasting sour milk . but he appeared to enjoy it just as any mortal might a strawberry shake . raven tells me you sent flowers to becky at school ? i didnt send them , he emphasized . whateverhowever , alexander said . the point is i know . its justive never felt this way . i see how you two are . i feel that way about becky . may i remind you that becky has a boyfriend ? what would you have done if you thought raven had a boyfriend ? sebastian challenged alexander . alexander had experienced that kind of situation when he saw me with trevor outside the mansion last halloween . my boyfriend thought carefully before he spoke . its not the point what id do . i cant forget her . besides , people break up all the time . becky and matt will never break up . i hadnt imagined that scenario before , and i shuddered at the thought . shes going to get married to him . shes still in high school . when she gets out . and she certainly isnt going to date a vampire ! i had just stuck my combat-booted foot in my black-lipsticked mouth . i mean that in a good way , i said . im the one who likes vampires , i declared . but becky has a thing for mortals . i 'm sorry , raven , i cant change my feelings , sebastian said sincerely . he asked with an almost childlike quality . you can change what you do about them , alexander said . ravens right . you have to back off . sebastian cooled down . i just couldnt sleep all daywaiting and wondering when i could see her again . well , youll get to see her tomorrow night , alexander revealed . matt wants the five of us to hang out , alexander said . beckys boyfriend , i stressed sebastian turned toward the window . the moonlight cast a glow against his sad and almost lonely expression . perhaps once he saw how happy becky was with matt hed be cured of his feelings for her . sebastian snapped back with a wicked grin . the students at dullsville high treated me more oddly than usual the next day when i arrived at school . apart from the usual shifty glances thrown my way , i heard more whispers and mutterings than normal . i was throwing my coffee in the trash when i felt a person standing behind me . your secret admirer is not so secret anymore , a male voice said . i tried to ignore the demon in khakis and inch around the trash can , but he blocked my escape . cornered , i spun around . trevor towered over me . his golden locks were combed perfectly , as if hed just been primped for a photo shoot . i didnt have the energy for one of his trivial confrontations . littering is illegal , you know . be my guest and do us all a favor , i said , gesturing toward the can . throw yourself in . i love it when you talk dirty , he said , not budging . he placed his hand against the wall , blocking my exit . i really dont have time for you today , i said , and slipped underneath his human barricade . two-timing your boyfriend takes a lot of time and energy , does it ? this time i stopped and faced him squarely . word has it theres a new monster in town and hes leaving gifts in your lockercandy , jewelry , love notes . i was always amazed at how fast rumors spread throughout dullsville and how grossly incorrect they could become . no one is leaving me anything . then what were those flowers doing on mrs. hathaways desk ? teacher appreciation day . thats not until i was planning ahead . im not going to even react to your lies . i thought when you ditched your boyfriend , the least you could do was come to me . after all , im much better-looking . i didnt ditch alexander ! then he doesnt know ? he asked as if he was unraveling a mystery . you are two-timing him . youve wasted enough of my time . or are you having a monster threesome up there in that filthy mansion ? you always seemed the kinky type with your studs and boots . he sidled up to me , so close i could feel his warm breath against my neck . noyou have it all wrong . i faced him hard . this was one time id rather have been in class than out in the hallway .	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well , someone is going to know about you sneaking aroundand it might be alexander . trevor thumped me on the head and disappeared into the crowd of students . i wasnt dating sebastian . there was nothing to hide from alexanderbut by the way everyone was treating me , the whole school must have believed i was cheating on him . my boyfriend , like any other , would not have been happy about that . after school , i was at beckys waiting for sundown . the time had slipped by as becky typed away at her computer doing research for an english paper and i ignored my own homework by lying on her bed , rereading the vampire lestat . i think im almost finished , she said gleefully . well , i should be going , i said . the sun was slowly sinking ; only a few rays still poked out behind the field . i need to tell alexander that the whole town thinks im dating sebastian before it gets back to him . im sorry things have gotten so far out of hand . if you hadnt stuck up for me thats my job , i said . i hopped off her bed and grabbed my jacket . i better get my bike . when we arrived at her house , becky and i picked apples from one of her trees for a snack , and id parked my bike in the barn . becky peered out her window . why dont i drive you home instead ? its totally dark out there . but there arent lights , she said . even in the barn . i 'd always protected beckyat school , in town , in lifebut this was her property and she wasnt normally afraid on her own land . dont worry , i reassured her as i walked down her creaky stairs . it will just take a minute . the light switch hasnt been working , and quite frankly its kind of spooky without it , she confessed . im all about spooky ! i 'll drive you home , she insisted . besides , i love wandering around fields in the dark . maybe well find a dead body . once outside , becky picked up a flashlight from on her back-porch railing . i never get used to coming out here in the dark , she said . it was pitch-black except for the tiny light beaming from her flashlight . we had at least fifty yards to walk just to reach the barn . the cool night air made the journey even more chilling . becky dug her nails into my arm but was doing her best to be brave . i thought id take her mind off her fears as we traipsed down her gravel road and through the darkness . so are you sure sebastian hasnt tried to contact you again ? no texts ? or flowers ? nothing , becky vowed . youd tell me of course i would . you know i cant keep secrets . perhaps alexanders and my talk was getting through to him . if you werent going out with mattwould you like him ? but i am going out with matt . if you werent , i prodded . but i am , raven . you havent even thought about it ? nowhy would i ? as we grew close , a neighbors horse whinnied in the distance . the old barn smelled like hay and old wood . for a moment , becky struggled , but she opened the barn door . it sticks , she said . the barn was dark as a cave . becky shined the light inside . tools hung from the walls like dripping wax . what happened to the switch ? it shorted out the other day . my dad didnt have a chance to fix it . we were blind except for the thin beam from her flashlight . something felt strangelike we were being watched . i knew that there werent any farm animals kept in the barn . i wasnt sure what else it could be . hurry and get your bike , she said . becky was still hiding behind me , pointing past the tractor . she clung to me so hard , i couldnt move . just then we heard a rustling in the rafters . becky jumped . its a bat . my dad said he saw one the other night . i figured youd want us to catch it for you , but it was too high . its more than a bat , i surmised . after a few moments , the bat disappeared . i sensed someone lurking in the shadows . i took the flashlight and shined it on a bale of hay . i shined it again on a workbench . becky hid behind me , grasping my shirt so tight i could barely breathe . im scared , raven . i shined it on the tractor . the light caught the tail edge of blond dreadlocks . becky said , shocked . i turned the light away from the vampire . he approached us in the moonlight , pushing my bike . youre supposed to be with alexander ! he was painting and i wanted to get some air . in beckys barn ? i was walking around and i heard some girls talking . becky seemed to buy his excuse , but i knew better .	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you scared us to deathwell , at least me , she said . im so glad its just you . id never want to make your heart race . unless it was for a good reason . flirting time was over . youre lucky beckys father didnt find you . he has a shotgun , i warned . he rarely uses it , becky said . you must be tired if you walked all the way from the mansion . can we get you a drink ? no i answered for him . he said over me . i took my bike from sebastian and the three of us headed back to beckys house . in sebastians presence , she was no longer afraid and didnt cling to me in any way . becky offered us fresh lemonade . becky had the best lemonade id ever tasted ; her mother made it from scratch . both sebastian and i gulped it down and asked for seconds . its time we go , i said . sebastian wasnt ready to go . he wandered around her kitchen , examining every picture and decoration . where was alexander when i needed him ? if he had a cell phone , i could text him immediately . instead , i tried to ring the mansions line . if alexander was painting , his music was probably blaring . the phone rang endlessly . even jameson didnt pick up . no voice mailreally frustrating , sebastian said . arent you in town to visit alexander ? then why arent you two hanging out ? we dont spend every minute together . were guys . when becky and i got together , we spent every minute in each others company . but guys ? sometimes when henry was over with billy , one would be on the computer while the other was playing video games . i often wondered why they got together in the first place . still , i wasnt crazy about sebastians behavior . it didnt seem to be bothering alexander , however , if he was creative enough to paint . and for all i knew , alexander might have needed the space . we better be going , i finally said to sebastian . i can drive you both back if youd like , becky offered . you can drop raven off first , then me , he said . becky will drop us both off at the mansion , i instructed . then we can tell alexander where weve been . after becky drove us to the mansion and i placed my bike against the gate , i grasped sebastian by his sleeve and pulled him toward the front door like a scolded child . see you tomorrow at hooligans , sebastian called back to becky . we met alexander in his room as he was washing out a brush in a small bucket . did sebastian let you in ? well , yes , but did you go into town ? he asked sebastian . it did me good to get some work done . yes , i had a great time seeing the sights , his best friend answered . alexander was euphoric from painting . i hated to spoil his mood by telling him where id found sebastian . im really such a lucky guy , alexander said . my best friend and girlfriend are here and im almost finished with my new project . he pointed to a covered painting resting on the easel . but this one is for me . sebastian clearly wasnt going to tell alexander what hed been up to . i strongly suspected that if alexander found out sebastian had been lurking in beckys barn , he might throw sebastian out of the mansion . i didnt want to snitch on him , but i wasnt about to keep secrets from alexander . i had a major dilemma on my hands . i gazed at alexander , who was relishing his creation and his friends . alexander was so peaceful , i couldnt bear to tell him sebastian was stalking becky or that trevor was saying i was two-timing him . but then sebastian surprised me . i happened upon becky today when she and raven were together , sebastian confessed . happened upon ? alexander inquired . alexanderim hooked . i just wanted to see her one more time . he flew into her barn when becky and i were getting my bike , i said lightly . you cant be sneaking around her house , alexander reprimanded . thats immature . i was the queen of sneaking in places . i wasnt any better than him . ive washed my hands of love . sebastian seemed to sense that this was upsetting his best friend . well stay in for the rest of my stay and play medieval mayhem . i wont see her anymore . but we are supposed to see her and matt tomorrow at hooligans , i said . well , i suppose one more time wont hurt , will it ? sebastians face lit up . ill have on my game face .	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the following afternoon , becky , matt , and i were hanging out on dullsville highs soccer field waiting for practice to begin . sebastians fascination for becky indelibly stuck in my mind . matt and becky were nestled together by the home-side goalnot even the threat of an opponents score could break them apart . as my best friend gazed up at her beau adoringly , i realized id never imagined becky with anyone but matt . he was the first boyfriend she ever had and i never doubted that someday theyd be married , live a quiet life in dullsville with a couple kids , and have the proverbial white picket fence . even a handsome and love-struck vampire so far hadnt turned her head away from her one true love . sebastian had fallen for a girl who could make him happyif only she liked him back . i was hoping that that would never happen . not only didnt i want becky to become a vampire , but i didnt want her to be with anyone besides matt . but i felt empathy for sebastian . he didnt choose his amorous fate . as the two lovebirds snuggled , i sat alone thinking about my own relationship with my boyfriend . we had bigger challenges that faced us on a daily basis besides an immortal paramour . it was as simple as the sun and as complicated as immortality . alexander was my soul mate . but was our love strong enough to face the inherent struggles of our two different worlds ? if he didnt turn me , would that ultimately come between us ? could we live mortally together while he lived eternally alone ? as i watched becky and matt cuddle , i felt my love for alexander was not a choice . it was otherworldly . alexanders life would surely be easier if he were dating a vampire . he wouldnt be in a position to make a life-altering decision . perhaps i was putting too much pressure on him for my own needs . he didnt want to turn luna , so why would he want to turn me ? and would my life be any easier if i were with someone mortal ? we could see each other by our lockers , share classes , and hang out at school dances . but i lived in dullsville , where no mortal was like me . even if alexander hadnt moved into the mansion on benson hill many months ago , i would never have found anyone here to love . i viewed my lonely , mortal world before i met alexander as far more difficult than the challenges i faced by falling in love with a vampire . the insecurity of alexanders and my future was better than the certainty of my unhappiness without alexander . hooligans was a noisy , technology-driven themed restaurant . the food was normal faresalads , chicken wings , sandwichesbut the selling point was the jumbo-size , high-decibel , flashing-light video , pinball , and dancing games . some games spit out tickets to use like cash to purchase prizes like bears , bracelets , and pencil toppers . it was quite easy to spend a hundred dollars just trying to win a twenty-cent prize . alexander thrived in his quiet hideaways , like the mansion , dullsvilles cemetery , and the coffin club , under the guise of phoenix . i was concerned that hooligans was going to blast him into sensory overload . however , i knew sebastian would be in gaming heaven . sebastian parked his mustang in an empty space right next to beckys truck . he wore a spectacularly stylish bloodred blazer . alexander glowedhis hair rich-looking , seductively dangling down , his lean body pressed into black jeans and a white t-shirt and finished with a sparkling oversized skull belt buckle . we arrived at the hostess stand to find a long line and at least a dozen patrons with pagers . well be here all night , sebastian said . i forged through the sea of people and pushed myself right in front of the main hostess . were meeting two friends . im sure they already have a table , i said in my most mature voice , as my parents did when we were meeting their friends for dinner . you can go ahead and check . we squeezed our way through the waiting customersscreaming babies , young couples , and corporate parties . i was counting my blessings . so far no trevor or a soccer snob in sight . i found becky and matt at a round table in the corner of the restaurant . before any formal introductions could be made , matt extended his hand to alexanders best friend . heyyou must be sebastian . but sebastians focus was instead on becky , and alexander nudged his best friend . sebastian made his way to the empty seat across from becky , but i snuck in behind him and scooted myself into the chair just as he landed on my lap . we looked quite the sightas if a ventriloquist had just sat on the dummy .	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heyget off of my girlfriend , alexander teased , jabbing sebastian . we all laughed as sebastian rose to find that the only empty chair was between matt and alexander . matt and sebastian found a common ground talking about computer games . however , in between breaths , sebastian continued to be fixated on becky , as if he was trying to seduce her with his gaze . any normal guy could be a pest , but a vampire ? he could be deadly . i held my menu out , blocking his line of sight , until the waiter finished taking our orders and the menus . we can all use my points , matt offered , showing us his hooligans game card . the gaming area was packedfilled with couples dancing , skiing , shooting , and bowling . matt took beckys hand , becky took mine , and i took alexanders . matt led us through the maze of people while sebastian followed close behind . matt stopped in front of the only unoccupied gamea pinball machine , nosferatus nightmare . he asked , challenging sebastian . sure , sebastian replied . winner gets the girl . sebastian gestured to becky , who turned bone white . but i knew sebastian really didnt want to be . he appeared lovelorn for my best friend . however , matt and sebastian played like they were competing for more than a high score on a pinball machine . i cozied up to alexander . wouldnt it be cool if sebastian didnt leave ? i was happy that alexander had companionshipsomeone his own agein the mansion . maybe we can convince him to stay a bit longer . nosferatus nightmare was a ghoulish 3-d game . silver balls shot through winding tubes with neon bats running across them , and squeaky coffin lids opened and closed in attempts to catch the ball . open draculas coffinone thousand points , a monsteresque voice commanded as sebastian hit the ball over a gravestone . becky rested her head against matt . sebastian couldnt concentrate and lost the silver ball . he relinquished the controls to matt and stood next to becky . matt pulled on the lever and clicked the flippers . a graphic of fangs clenched down on a womans neck flashed on the video screen along with the sound of a woman screaming . its not really like that , sebastian said to becky . matt was just as naive as becky . he , like she , was missing all the obvious signs that another guy had fallen for his girlfriend . and , most important , that the other guy was a vampire . matt scored a massive number of points and kept the ball in play like a professional gamer . even alexander was engrossed . matt politely gave the controls to him . heretry it . the four of us watched as alexander clicked the flippers as if hed been doing it his whole life . the ball hammered the bumpers , skyrocketing his score . he got multiball after multiball and racked up points in the millions . we all cheered as highest bloody scorer came across the screen and the machine lit up with blinking red and white lights . alexander seems to be in heaven , becky said as we moved to another game . i think its great that his best friend is in town . i know its been good for matt , too . since he and trevor stopped being friends , he does seem a bit lonely . now he has two new ones . two jet ski simulators opened just as we approached them . becky and i each hopped on a machine . matt gestured to sebastian for him to ride along with becky as alexander sat behind me . sebastian was tentative as he settled on the ski behind becky . put your arms around my waist , she said , lacing his hands around her . you dont want to fall off . matt swiped the card before sebastian could change his mind . suddenly we were off , jetting over waves and avoiding wayward motorboats . i could almost feel the heat from the miami sun , the ride felt so authentic . i peered back at sebastian , who was hanging on to becky for his life . he said as if we were really tearing down choppy waters . becky let go of her throttle as i passed her and a half dozen computer-generated opponents until we soared through the finish line . alexander and i hopped off our jet ski , while sebastian still clung to becky . its over , she said . but sebastian didnt move . instead of being thrilled by the ride and embracing his crush , sebastian was green . matt handed him a soda he had just bought . for the next several hours the five of us danced , boxed , and jousted our way through hooligans .	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alexander and the gang hung back at the table while becky and i counted and cashed in our skeeball earnings tickets . becky and i each had enough tickets to win a stuffed bearbecky pointed to a sparkling teal blue one , and i spotted a shimmering black bear . the girl handed the blue bear to becky . just as the cashier was about to take the black one , another worker grabbed it . hey , that was my bear ! im sure its going to a nice kid , though , becky said , trying to ease my disappointment . just then , we saw it was trevor holding the black bear . kid , yesnice , no , i remarked . that was our last one , the girl said . they werent very popular , so we stopped ordering them . we have tons of pink ones . i ought to rip it out of his hand , i told becky . alexander , sebastian , and matt were mesmerized watching two men battle it out on lazer wars . i didnt want to bother alexander with my swiped winnings . haggling over childrens toys , are we ? trevor said , sidling up to me . so is that alexanders competition ? i guess he hasnt heard of a brush before . i didnt want this one , the pradabee whimpered to trevor , tugging on his polo . i told you i wanted a pink one . the pradabees voice was like black fingernails on a chalkboardand not in a good way . trevor glared at me and flung the black bear on the counter as his date retrieved a new plush . i grabbed the bear , which had landed on its back , and dusted it off . youre lucky youre going home with raven , becky said to the bear . the alternative would have been disaster . matt and alexander were settling the bill while becky , sebastian , and i headed outside . sebastian engaged becky in conversation . he fawned over her in a genuine love-struck manner , complimenting her hair and comparing her beauty to that of a famous actress . she was so mesmerized by his attention , she didnt see a small row of bushes in front of her and tripped and fell onto the sidewalk . sebastian and i immediately rushed to her side . im okay , she said with an embarrassed laugh . i asked , picking up her bear and handing it to her . who put that bush there , anyway ? becky wiped off a few leaves and raised up her skirt just above her knee to expose a small wound . i shielded her knee and gazed up at sebastian . he stood , frozen as if now he was the one in a trance . its nothing , becky said . then she noticed sebastians odd behavior . i hope you arent the kind to faint around blood . i dont think hes going to faint , i said , watching sebastian . do you have a band-aid ? i wasnt sure what was in my corpse bride bag . i kept my gaze on sebastian at the same time feeling my way through my pursei recognized a pen , lip gloss , mascara , and loose change . finally , i pulled out a piece of paper . we can cover it with this . it was an old detention slip . thats not sterile . do you mind checking with the hostess inside ? sebastian was still fixated on beckys wound . i tried to block her from sebastians sight line . we need a tourniquet . i took off my olivia outcast hoodie and attempted to tie it around her knee . ravenits hardly even a cut ! before i knew it , sebastian was crouched down next to becky . he took her leg and placed her sandaled foot on his knee . her pink toes sparkled against his black pants like tiny stars . it was like prince charming trying to fit the glass slipperonly this prince charming was a vampire . becky giggled awkwardly , her leg in sebastians grasp . im all right , becky said . sebastian examined her wound as a jeweler would a diamond ring . why are you two making such a fuss ? before i could do anything , sebastian took his index finger and wiped her wound . ooohthats gross ! becky screeched , closing her eyes . droplets hung on his finger like red wine . his fangs flashed . he reached his finger to his mouth . i knew what he was about to do next , and though i wanted to see it for myselfa firsthand account of a vampire following his instinctsi knew if becky saw it we could never undo the damage that would incur . his finger was about to pass his lips . i pushed sebastian as hard as i could away from becky , and the two of us tumbled to the ground . ravenwhat are you doing ? sebastian and i lay on the grass , for a moment disoriented .	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i regained my bearings and rose to my feet to find sebastian already standing . his pale face was cherry red . i grabbed his hand and held it toward the light . the blood on his finger was gone . he gazed at me with childish horror , like a toddler who has broken into a candy jar . becky took out a crumbled tissue from her pocket and dabbed it on her wound . then she showed me . the blood is gone . alexander and matt suddenly were standing behind us . matt asked , concerned . i shot alexander a stern glare . i tripped and skinned my knee , becky said . sebastian was very brave and wiped the blood off with his fingers . matt led becky into her truck while alexanders contentment slowly turned to anger . alexanders best friend was leaning against his car . a wicked grin overcame him as he licked his pale blue lips . as sebastian drove toward my house , i tried to mask the severity of the situation by chatting about the upcoming weather forecast . i didnt want to snitch on sebastianto condone or deny what had just taken placeif only not to spoil alexanders evening . my boyfriend had been so happy to be out of the mansion with his best friend by his sidea fellow vampire , a childhood playmate , his next-door neighbor . a guy with whom alexander could be his true selfno longer having to wear the disguise of a rebellious mortal but instead that of a sensitive vampire . but alexander was keen to sebastians ill conduct . the two friends rode in silence . when we finally parked in front of my house , sebastian , along with alexander and i , got out of the car . alexander didnt bother to shut his door . he avoided sebastian altogether and started for my driveway . sebastian tapped his boot against his tire in disgust . he didnt mean to do it , i defended . alexander chewed on his lip . alexander sebastian said bravely , confronting his best friend . im truly alexander faced his friend . you crossed the line , he said in a tone that couldnt hide his disappointment . it wasnt like i hurt her . i couldnt help myself ; im not restrainedlike you , he said sincerely . you cant stay here , alexander said firmly . his voice was strong , but it couldnt mask how it pained him to say it . im sorry , alexander . i wont go near her again . becky didnt see anything , i said . i wasnt sure why i was defending sebastian . perhaps it was because the hapless vampire , like me , seemed to get in trouble just by breathing . tomorrow night , alexander started , when you wake up , jameson will have your things packed . sebastian slunk back into the mustang , and alexander silently escorted me to my front steps . im sure he i began , but alexander wasnt listening . instead , he gave me a quick kiss on the lips . i opened the front door and reluctantly entered my house . i heard the sound of a car door slamming and a mustang peeling away from the curb . i struggled as usual to sleep . the only time id seen alexander this upset was when we went to the snowball last winter and trevor told him the only reason i liked him was that i thought he was a vampire . instead of hanging out in bed , i sat on my desk and stared out my window . i hoped id find alexander resting against our tree or sitting on the swings . all i saw was a lonely maple and an empty swing set . i replayed sebastians obsession with becky over in my mind . i imagined what would happen if alexander and i were placed in a similar position . alexander was chasing me through the tombstones . the grass was wet with fresh rain , and the air filled with a gentle mist . i dodged a grave marker and then jumped over another as alexander drew close . fatigued yet exhilarated , i sprang over a third headstone . it caught the heel of my mary janes , i lost my balance , and i tumbled to the ground with a thud . i felt a little stupefied . i sat up to find a sharp pain emanating from my right arm . alexander leaped to my aide . i raised my elbow . he held it softly . just bruised . he blew off the dirt and gently picked the wet blades of grass from my skin and examined it closely . a large gash , the size of a pencil , raced up my forearm . we both watched as blood began to fill the slender wound . we are on sacred ground , i said , raising my wound toward his mouth . two fangs pierced through the break in his lips . he tried to cover them with the back of his hand .	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you need me as much as i need you , i said , pulling his hand away . you dont have to fight it anymore . you dont have to be strong . i could see in his eyes that alexander struggled , wondering what it would be like to finally taste my blood , as sebastian had tasted beckys . id still have to bite you . to turn you , like me . perhaps its time . wed finally be together . like ive always wanted . ive always needed you , alexander . i need you too , raven . he took my arm and drew it up to his mouth . he closed his eyes , and i watched as he licked his lips and opened his mouth . suddenly , nightmare jumped in front of the window and i was so startled , i was lucky i didnt fall off my desk and really bust my arm . i wanted the reassurance that alexander needed me just as much as i needed him . that he craved me , as sebastian craved becky . but i knew alexander wasnt about to make that decision lightly . and did i want it , after all ? id put so much of my thought into this magical and darkened world when right before me i was seeing vampires struggle with their lifestyle , as i struggled with mine . at this point , i could only imagine alexander biting me and taking me into his world . the fantasy of it thrilled me . i could only hope the reality , should it ever show itself , would be as good . the hours ticked away painfully slowly during school . i was tormented as becky raved incessantly about our previous evening at hooligans . she went on about how she and matt had a blast hanging out with the three of us , how we all could be best buds , and what a shame it was sebastian was going to leave . she had no idea the evening had ended with a nightmareone caused by sebastian . i was in a fog all day . i couldnt get my mind off of alexander and sebastians falling-out . did they make amends ? had sebastian left dullsville ? i begged for the sun to set as fast as it could , but it seemed to toy with me as it hung over the trees . when it lowered below the rooftops , i jumped on my bike and took off . i had no idea what i might find when i reached the mansion . the mustang was still in the driveway , but the front door of the mansion was open . i scaled the main staircase and passed a half dozen rooms until i came to sebastians . i tapped the door and it squeaked open . the room was spotless . there were no signs that alexanders best friend had even visited the mansion . no coffin . no ipod , boxer shorts , or wallet . not even a trace of romanian dirt remained . i felt as hollow as the empty room . i ran throughout the mansion . the creepy man was nowhere in sight . i entered the kitchen and found alexanders best friend sitting alone at a rustic dinette , staring vapidly at a tiny plastic sword in his hand . his hair was unkempt , his eyelids droopy . i stood for a moment . sebastian wasnt talking . he didnt even acknowledge my presence . i approached him tentatively . im sorry youre leaving , i finally said . apart from the fact that you want to break up my best friend and her boyfriend , we actually got along pretty well . he asked , gazing up at me . you brought light to the mansionliterally , i teased . but sebastian didnt even smirk . ravenwhat have i done ? how could i have been so recklessso selfish ? a girl should never come between friends . im sorry things didnt turn out better than this . alexanders still mad at you ? i was hoping not only didnt i find true love , i lost my best friend . it pained me to see sebastian hurting . he wasnt as controlled as alexander , or as menacing as jagger . but like all the vampires id met , he struggled with his place in the mortal worldjust as i struggled . ill talk to alexander . im sure youll be able to repair thingswith some time . when are you heading back to romania ? i cant return like this . what do i say to my parents ? to his ? i thought i might stay nearby for a few more days . then youre not leaving town ? i was happy at the thought . i might just take a few days to think things through . and figure out how to make amends . does alexander know ? we didnt talk much , he said with a nervous chuckle . i pulled out a chair and sat by him . are you planning to crash in a hotel with a coffin ? i asked exasperatedly . i thought somewhere more obscure . in the woodsor perhaps in an old barn . we both paused with dead concern . nonot that barn !	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not anywhere near that barn ! thats what has gotten me here in the first place . for a moment i deliberated taking him into my house . but i knew it wouldnt work . not only would i feel awkward getting in the middle of the two guys feud , but how on earth could i hide his coffin bed ? id invite you to my house , i said , wanting him to know i was trying to help , but i think you might understand the massive complications in that plan . thats very kind of youeven after i did that to your friend ? well , both friends really i sympathized with sebastians dilemma . he was a vampirefor better or for worseand alexanders best friend . if anyone knew his struggle , it had to be the gorgeous guy i was in love with . if youll excuse me , i rose and backed out of the kitchen . i called , running upstairs . out of breath , i burst into alexanders attic room . i found my boyfriend sitting on his bed with a paint-brush in his hand . on his easel was a beautiful painting of alexander , me , and sebastian . it was the very one hed been working on so intently and that was bringing him so much joy . the one hed never sell or auction offthe one that was created for only his possession . i guess im going to have to paint over him , he said . he had a quizzical look . i thought youd be your best friend is downstairs , as upset as you are . you should understand him and his desires more than anyone . but i thought i can see that he doesnt have the same personality as you do . i know its not easy for you to understand how impulsive he can be . why do people think its so easy for me , too ? but alexander didnt elaborate . i held his hand . he was so strong yet so vulnerable at the same time . it pained me to see him struggle in any way , whether it was with the tribulations of being a vampire or the normal conflicts of anyone with emotions . i didnt say it was easy for either one of you . its just the way you handle it . becky is my best friend . however , shes the total opposite of me in many ways . she would die before shed ever confront anyone or defend herself . she is terrified of silly things like the dark and spiders and would rather visit a mall than a graveyard . ive protected her for years , like youve protected sebastian with his loose lips and impulsive actions . but if i didnt have herif she didnt stick by me , toothen i wouldnt have anyone . alexander folded his arms . sebastian knows he messed up . but hes not going to leave dullsville until he finds a way to reconcile with you . to me , thats a best friend . but i thought youd be mad at him , too . after all , he was almost stalking becky . im not happy about it . but your friendship is more important to him than she is . i want you to have a best friend just like i do , for better or for worse . i waited as alexander decided on his next move . he gazed at the picture hed painted of the three of us together . he stood up and placed the brush on the easel . he took my hand and led me downstairs . we entered the kitchen , but it was empty of vampires . i followed alexander outside , where sebastian was loading his final bag into his trunk . alexander left me on the steps and walked quickly to sebastian . i winced , prepared to see fists and fangs fly . the two began talking . i was out of earshot , burning to know the contents of their conversation . at any moment , sebastian was going to get in his car and drive off . i wasnt sure if id ever see him again . i wouldnt even get to say good-bye . i felt a small pang in my stomach . i hated to see alexander so upset with someone he cared about . i heard a car door close . just then , alexander reached into the mustangs trunk , put a duffel bag on his shoulder , and summoned his best friend . the two vampires returned toward the mansion . jameson , i called . prepare those smoothies with the tiny swords ! i met alexander at the evans park covered bridge the following night . the old pedestrian bridge was unused and unkempt . wooden slatted shingles worn off over the years had gone unfixed . paint had chipped away . even the birds nests were forgotten . i always thought the bridge was beautiful . a trickling creek ran beneath it and a tiny broken bench overlooked a dead bed of flowers . tonight , however , i found the bridge decorated with twinkling yellow and white lights , which hung like sparkling icicles , making it a truly romantic and magical scene .	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i crept inside to find a table with a flickering candelabra on it and two champagne glasses filled with soda . alexander emerged from the shadows , dreamy and gorgeous . there wasnt a place id rather be than in alexanders presence . i rushed to him and squeezed him with all my might . it seemed like ages since we had been alone , and i planned to take advantage of our solitude . my fingers begged to touch his skin , to feel my boyfriend close , sense his breath against mine . his strong hands grasped my smaller ones and he intently kissed them , as if he , too , had missed our moments together . i gently stroked his face and ran my fingers over his lips , my black nail polish in striking contrast to his alabaster skin and pale red mouth . alexander and i had only a short time for our date . becky was in the safe company of matt and the soccer snobs at a scrimmage , and jameson was doing his best to keep sebastian entertained with a newly purchased guitar hero . i curled up in alexanders arms . the electricity between the two of us seemed unbreakable . when he kissed my neck , i wondered if it was as much a torture for him as it was for me . alexander had the power at any moment to turn mewhether i wanted him to or not . was he thinking what it would be like to pierce his fangs into me and take my blood into his ? but alexander was thoughtful and cautious . if i were in the arms of another kind of vampire , perhaps like jagger or sebastian , i might have blood dripping down my neck . i wondered and admired how he could be so different . sebastian cant . im sitting with the most gorgeous girl ive ever seen in my life and she wants to be a vampire . i melted at his compliment . it seems easy to me . i couldnt help but want to be bittenif only to become a vampire before my best friend did . a few pings of raindrops began to hit the roof of the bridge . a few moments later , it began to pour . it only added to our magically romantic night . i snuggled even closer to alexander . imagine it , i began . wed live in the mansion together . id make you smoothies , and if we ran outthen youd have me . wed have a beautiful coffin together , i continued . id decorate it with the most comfy pillows and blankets and tiny portraits that youd paint of us . and we could wire it so we could listen to morbidly melodic music . i could take you to romania and you could see my home , alexander added . we would dine outside on our balcony overlooking the twinkling city lights with my parents , and id take you into town and wed dance until dawn . i was excited by alexanders enthusiasm . youd become a famous painter and id be an editor of a gothic magazine , i continued . wed travel to paris for your showings and wed attend gothic fashion shows . wed hang out all night long and sleep all day . but you do that now , he joked . but if i were like youwed never have to be apart again , i said . wed be together , hidden away from the sunlight . and holding hands in the moonlight , he imagined . youd never be alone . not for one moment ? if you wanted some space . forget it , he assured me . ive been waiting for you all my life . alexander kissed me again . we wouldnt only have stolen moments like tonight , i urged . wed be together longer . raindrops continued to fall against the roof as he kissed my wrist . my vein showed prominently . alexanders attention was drawn to my blue blood vessel . were not on sacred ground , but we could go to the cemetery . we could finally be together . he stared deeply into my eyes , and so intently , i felt as if i were staring back into his soul . then suddenly he turned away . its not fair , i said , clasping my hands . sebastian wants to turn becky and you dont want to turn me . alexander sat up . first of all , he doesnt . he feels strongly for herand now that hes crossed the line hes put all of us in jeopardy . he tasted her blood . he has a stronger pull to her than he already had . it was a mistake to have brought up sebastian . now id distracted alexander from his thoughts about me . its just that sometimes raven , its hard enough for mewith you , as we are right now . i couldnt push him any further . id already spoiled his mood and the gorgeous night hed created for me . i could tell he was just as concerned for sebastian as he was for himself . i guess i shouldnt have let him in , he lamented . sebastian is a sweetie , i reassured alexander . hes much more impulsive than i am .	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kind of like someone else i know , he said , lightening up . hes just fallen for the wrong girl , i said with a sigh . then we have to find someone else for sebastian to fall for , alexander thought aloud . he hasnt really had a steady girlfriend . not only would this be helpful for becky , but it would truly be helpful to him . i was so touchednot only that alexander was concerned for the welfare of my best friend , but that he felt such responsibility and loyalty for his own . another mortal ? i thought about the dullsvillian girls who had plagued me all my life . theres a bunch of cheerleaders at school that i certainly wouldnt miss , i offered . but on second thought , i refuse to let one of them be turned before i am . no , my boyfriend said . she has to be a vampire . im afraid im short on vampire girls here , i said . but in hipsterville , theres a whole club full ! alexander lit up . i know two very eligible ones . onyx and scarlet . one of them could be a perfect match ! how do we get them here ? that , i have no idea . lets think . they are party girls , i said . then well have a party . i love parties . though truth be told , i havent hosted manyor , in fact , any . no one would show up besides becky . it will be a small , intimate gathering . shall we have it at the cemetery ? alexander disagreed . well have it at the mansion . that way it will be discreet and no one will find out about it . i gave alexander a huge hug . i was excited to be hosting a party and thrilled at the prospect of seeing scarlet and onyx again . but how are we going to invite them ? i reached into my purse and took out my cell phone . i have them on speed dial . after a few minutes of canoodling , i strolled outside the covered bridge to get more light from the streetlamp . i avoided a few puddles , as the rain had ceased . i scrolled to scarlets contact number and pressed send . just then , someone picked up . i could hear the pounding of loud music with overloaded bass in the background . i barely heard her voice . i dont think she wants to speak to me , i said . i think she probably cant hear you . that club can be deafening . i pushed redial and waited . this time she picked up right away . raven , is that you ? ravenis that you ? i think its ravenbut i cant hear her , she said to someone . onyx ? the call was dropped . all i heard was my own voice shouting . i guess well have to try later , alexander said , resigned . he wiped off the damp bench with a tissue he had in his pocket and sat down . if she cant hear my invite , then maybe she can see it . i sat down next to alexander and texted as fast as i could . he peered over my shoulder , curious . onyx and scarlet mansion mayhem ! mansion on top of benson hill only a few towns away . saturday night @ sunset raven now what ? if she sees the message , it could be within a minute . if she doesnt , it could take days . we dont have days . we sat in silence , his arm around me , my cell phone in my lap . we both were zoned out when we heard a few beeps . i showed alexander my phone . cant w8 2 party w/u ! x , s and o alexander gave me a huge squeeze , and we spent the rest of the evening pressed against each others black and pale red lips . the party at the mansion was going to have to be top secret . i couldnt even invite becky and matt . i hated having an intimate party and not inviting my best friend . however , i had to remind myself of the motivation for the partyto get sebastians mind off becky and onto a vampire girl . becky and i sat at a side entrance to the school , she intently eating her lunch on a step while i was perched on a half wall , doodling a macabre party in my notebook . a figure stood next to me . trevor said , snatching my notebook . wouldnt you like to know . it looks like a sketch for a funeral . and if youre luckyor rather , i amyou could be the guest of honor . i tried swiping it back , but he held it out of reach . you and your friends are having some gathering where you try to bring back the dead we call it a party , i said back to him . and when should i be there ? whos having a party ? becky asked , placing her trash into her brown lunch bag . trevors just mouthing off . well , your sketch looked exactly like a party to me . there isnt a partynot now , not ever !	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cmon , becky , lets go . this location is suddenly very unappetizing . trevor remained at the half wall , puzzled , as becky and i escaped into school . sebastian and alexander were hanging out in the gazebo when i arrived . were going to have a party , i said to sebastian . i know , alexander told me all about it . i do appreciate the lengths you guys are going to to repair my broken heart , he said dramatically , his hand over his chest . you never know where you might meet the perfect person , i said . listen , ive been traveling all my life and i havent found her yet . well , i thought i had , but ive resigned myself to my fate . becky will marry matt and ill be alone for eternity . alexander and i were chuckling at his histrionics when we heard the sound of a car coming up the mansions long driveway . are the guests arriving already ? sebastian asked sarcastically . no one drove up to the haunted-looking mansion at night , and i didnt recognize the car . the three of us headed back inside through the kitchen and waited in the dining room as jameson answered the door . im giles lunken with the gazette , we heard a voice say . giles lunken ? he was a well-known writer throughout dullsville who had a column showcasing local and international talent . i was wondering if i could speak with alexander sterling , he continued . jameson asked like a strict butler . is he the artist that painted the canvases sold in last months auction ? we were thinking of doing an article about him for the gazette . hes so youngits amazing hes so talented . also , id love to come back with my photographer . his voice was accusatory . hes not the artist ? uhyou will have to come back at another time . then it was another artist ? mr. lunken prompted . im not saying that , jameson answered firmly . did he paint those paintings ? of course he did then does he have a personal phone or cell number ? mr. lunken pulled out a pda . im afraid he doesnt . an e-mail ? mr. lunken questioned . he doesnt have e-mail ? jameson shook his bald head . does he have a web site ? i couldnt find any information on him . you can leave your card with me , jameson suggested . uhi dont have one . you dont have a card ? jameson asked . interesting i couldnt help but snicker . alexander put his hand gently over my mouth . ill come back in a few days . jameson passed us , and alexander gave him the thumbs-up sign . the creepy man headed for the kitchen as we settled in the living room . sebastian plopped down on the antique sofa . sebastian said with an impressed tone . soon well have to invest in a security system to weed out the paparazzi . funny , alexander said . shouldnt we have heard his car take off by now ? sebastian leaned back and peeked out the worn velvet curtain . he didnt leave . alexander and i jumped onto the sofa and the three of us peered out . giless car was still in the driveway , but he was nowhere to be found . he soon emerged from the side of the mansion with a notepad . he continued walking , staring up at the attic window . finally , he examined the mustang , jotting down a few notes . several minutes later , there was a knock at the door . sebastian fingered his dreadlocks , straightened his shirt , and opened the door . we heard mr. lunken say . no , im mr. sterlings assistant . i was just here a moment agospeaking with an older gentleman . and i noticed a light in the upstairs window and this cari just thought he has a very busy schedule , sebastian said . i can do the story without your help . i think we can work you in . hell meet you at javalicious id like to meet here , the reporter insisted . sebastian turned to alexander , who shook his head adamantly . please come back in two days after sunset . after sunset ? i mean early evening . hell be waiting . sebastian closed the door . we already discussed that i need to remain private . it would be dire to have a reporter see the real mansion and discover the real me . then he wont meet the real youor the real mansion . but we cant put him off . he could write anything . so what is your big plan ? he was snooping around anywaywho knows what he might say on his own . we have to show him youre just like everyone else . but youve invited him here . and why in two days ?	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we might as well get it over with . he doesnt need to see the whole house . just the first floor . have you seen the first floor ? it would make a ghost scream . sebastian thought for a moment . not when it gets a sebastian camden makeover . it will look like everyone elses home . and you wont be bothered again . alexanders stern mood quickly lightened up . theres a reason hes my best friend , he said , slapping his arm around sebastians shoulder . mom i need you ! i declared when alexander dropped me off at my house . i found my parents sitting in the family room . my mom was finishing a scrapbook and my dad was channel surfing . i need your help i continued . i already gave you your allowance , my mother said , gluing a border on a photograph . im not signing a note asking for you to be dismissed early because you want to watch dark shadows . i told you to dvr it . this is way important . are you suspended ? expelled ? arrested ? i folded my arms in disgust . im all ears , my mom said . alexander needs some new furniture for the mansion . hmmi suppose you want something victorian ? you never know what you might find at a yard sale . we dont have time to wait for the weekend . how about annies antiques ? no , were doing a makeover . we need to make the mansion look like our home . or the neighbors . or the mitchells . my dad came out of his tv coma . raven needs some tips on making the mansion appear morenormal . she wants it to look more like our home . my father was confused . but we dont have bats . or spiderwebs , my mom said . or creaking floors , my dad added . we do have those upstairs , my mom corrected . i asked , disgusted with my parents teasing . this has to be done immediately . where are all your catalogs ? why all of a sudden do you want to do this makeover ? alexander is going to have an interview . how exciting , she replied . but i wasnt as thrilled . once the reporter sees what the mansion looks like , alexander will be the laughingstock of this town . i hardly think that will happen . you just did it yourself . you both were making fun of it . how will he feelwith some reporters comments published throughout town ? for once i had silenced my parents . see our problem ? your father and i were just kidding . youre rightwe really shouldnt have said those things . but the townthey wont be fooling around . theyll mean it . you see how ive been treated for years . thats what i dont understand , my dad said . i thought you were all about being yourselfno matter what . then i figured alexander would be , too . of course he is , i said emphatically . there is no reason , then , my mom said , that alexander should change who he isor where he lives . so where is our nonconforming daughter ? we dont want the whole town to know my boyfriends a vampire . that he sleeps in a coffin and has a cellar filled with bottles of blood , okay ? i was on trial in front of my parents . they waited for the accused to speakto declare if i was guilty of trading in my own belief system . i was asking them to understand why i was changing my whole character in order to impress the very town from which id been an outcast my entire life . they were correct . under normal circumstances , id never go along with alexander trying to change who he was . but if the town knew he was a vampire , hed be the one in danger . maybe alexander doesnt want the town to see his real image , i began . its an invasion of his space . the mansion is his studio , his home , his family . hes already shared his soul in his paintingsdoes he have to share it in a newspaper , too ? my parents agreed . i was beginning to get through to them . besides , its not my decision , i said . its alexanders . and he wants the mansion to appear like any other home in dullsville . my mothers bewilderment turned to joy . then i guess im forced to help you shop . jameson and i are going to pick up the furniture after school . i just dont know where to begin , and i thought youd be great in giving me some ideas . come into my private stash . i followed my mom into her bedroom . where a man might have stashed playboys , my mom had hidden her pottery barns . she reached underneath her bed and pulled out a large plastic container . i have every issue from every home store . we hunkered down on her bed like two girls at a sleepover . we spread out the catalogs and pored over the slick pages . rugs are a great accent . framed pictures can make a statement . clocks can really be striking .	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she noted pages with post-its , and with a thick black marker i circled items that reminded me of trevors home . i was hoping for a day like this since you were a little girl , she said , for decorating your roombut ill settle for decorating alexanders . jameson and i were armed with catalogs and a credit card . we had to go to the one place id never imagined the creepy man would ever escort me tothe mall . it was an understatement to say that we were an odd pair . elderly mall walkers , tweens with cell phones and vera bradley backpacks , kissing couples , and families filled the food court . there was only one bald butler and morbidly dressed girl . we entered a home store id only been in when i was being dragged by my mother and the mall benches were already occupied . we were immediately confronted by a friendly woman with a rock star headset . she asked sincerely . wed like to purchase a few things for the home . her forehead wrinkled as she tried to assess the couple who stood before her . uncle and niece ? father and daughter ? boyfriend and young girlfriend ? by the expression on her face , i think she settled for creepy man and monster girl . its not for my home , i reassured her . its for his home . the saleswoman did her best to hide her discomfort . miss lauren , he began in a soft and velvety romanian accent , i am so delighted that you will be helping us . i can tell you have impeccable taste . lauren was immediately captured by the creepy mans compliment . thank you , she gushed . and , miss lauren , we need to have these delivered quickly , jameson told her . if its in stock , we can have it delivered the next day . then lead me to those items , he said . lauren guided us around the store like a docent in a fine arts museum . we picked out a few rugs , a desk and hutch , and furniture covers . she showed us a dozen lamps and pushed one long hanging rug after another until jameson found one he liked . i had a blast shopping with the creepy man . my mom usually took ages to decide between two varieties of the same item , then , after deciding on the most perfect one , went to another store , only to finally come back to the original and buy it , while jameson instantaneously picked out furniture , rugs , and accessories . lauren rang up our purchases and jameson handed over his credit card and signed his name . we left the store with oversized shopping bags like any other normal dullsvillian . now all we needed was a cleaning company . alexander wouldnt let me inside until the mansions makeover was complete . i heard bustling and tried to peek into the window , but the dirt blocked my view . i was seated on the stoop when i received a text . hey hottie , what are you doing ? the sender was from an unavailable number . i dismissed the call , and as i waited on the stoop , the mansions door finally creaked open . alexander stood as id never seen him before . he was wearing pressed jeans and an oxford shirt , a brown leather belt and shiny loafers . he was unbearably handsome . where is alexander ? he asked , nervous about my response . you are gorgeous ! id never imagined you as an insider , i said , checking him out . you look like you belong in a prep school . good , thats the look were going for . the mansion had been transformed into a spread from homes and gardens . everything seemed completely wrong . with the new slipcovers , the couches appeared brand new and the room clean , sweet-smelling , and free of any unwanted eight-legged insects . hurricane lamps and framed flowers lined the mantel . bright yellow and white pillows popped out against white linen-covered chairs . it looks like someone else lives here , i said . sebastian asked , pleased with the results . alexander will be like any other person living in townonly hell have a butler instead of a few parents . that will accentuate his trust-fund status , he said , thinking out loud . youve covered all your bases , i said , noticing that a floor-length candelabra had been replaced with a silver floor lamp . giles lunken wont have anything to say , except hes one of our own . and , sebastian began , it gets better . now theres no need for a photographer . i followed sebastian into a roomformerly the parlor , now a studio with desk , computer , and easel . its almost finished . i just have to print it out , he said . sebastian went to the printer tray and handed me a glossy photo . it was a picture of alexander ! this will be his artists headshot , sebastian boasted . for the first time in my life , i held a picture of my vampire boyfriend . it looks exactly like you !	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i used one of my image-enhancement software programs , sebastian proudly said , and played around with some photographs i found online . i used johnny depp and made a few tweaks to bone structure and added pale skin , and voil ! it looks like a real photograph . and it looks like you ! we have to give it to mr. lunken for the article . but i can print you another one . print a hundred ! i was so distracted by finally possessing a photograph of alexander , i almost forgot that the preppy guy standing in front of me was him . my boyfriend tugged at the collar of his shirt and fiddled with his shoes . i watched him as he uncomfortably tried to adapt to his new image . he was trying his best to fool even himself . we returned to the living room , where he put a log in the fireplace . you hate it , dont you , i said . this house is beautifuldont get me wrong , he lamented . and the clothes look great on a guy in a magazine . i dont want to let you down . ive spent my whole life not conforming . why would i judge you if you dont feel comfortable in an image that isnt your own ? because if i dont do itif that reporter snoops around or it slips out that i sleep in a coffinthat i drink blood for breakfast alexanders voice rose . it is dangerous not only for me , but for you . i , too , was afraid mr. lunken would find out and reveal alexanders true identity . but mostly for alexanders sake . is this the life you really want , raven ? the one youve desired all your life ? or is it just about the fantasy of it ? being a vampire had always fascinated me . i knew there were drawbacks , but werent there drawbacks to being mortal ? you are all about showing the world who you truly are . what if you couldnt anymore ? it was something i hadnt thought about . id imagined a life of darkness and mystery , but not one where id have to hide who i was . me , sebastian , jagger , even luna . were all in a club that no mortal wants to joinexcept for you . but have you even told your own mother about me ? or becky ? i thought you didnt i know . he wandered back to the mantel , stoked the fire , and gazed into the crackling flames shooting from the burning logs . but sometimes i do . alexander was so much more complicated than i could ever imagine . i did feel sorry for him . i never hid from others my thoughts and tastes , no matter how outlandish , and yet he had to keep secret everything about his lifestyle . sometimes i want your parents to know , he continued . just be able to be who i am . and not have them be fearful of me . not have them run away . i couldnt imagine my parents running from alexander under any circumstances . maybe this was my opportunity to let them into his world . do you want me to tell them ? i moved toward him and drew him in to me . it will be the end of everythingof our relationship , of my living here . what if they embrace it ? then neither one of us would have to hide it anymore . you think your father wants you dating a vampire ? a guy who drinks blood to exist ? theyre former hippies . they might think they were having a flashback . they arent hippies anymore . they are parents of a teenage girl . well he sat down on the sofa . its been great having sebastian here . its been a long time since ive been able to be myself , apart from being with you . it was quite the sightalexander , my once gothic prince , transformed into a handsome quarterback from a boarding school , living in a palatial mansion , pained with loneliness even as i sat right next to him . this is my life , raven , whether i have to hide out in a mansion , live among my kind , or hide out in the dungeon at the coffin club . its all about secrecy and survival . id never been about hiding or not getting in peoples faces . maybe i couldnt be a vampire after all . could i take the solitude ? or wandering around like sebastian , trying to find those who were like me ? i felt alexander was pushing me awaynot from him , but from the fantasy of being a vampire . so if i was to truly be with him , id have to show him how much i cared for him and push back . but wed live together , i said . like your parents do . i just want to be with youand i just want everyone to love you for who you are , just like i do . but i understandalexander , i know im impulsive , but i want whats best for youno matter what that means . he turned to me , his eyes soulful and his shiny hair glistening . a gorgeous smile emerged from his serious face . i fixed his collar so it rested flatly . besides , it is only temporary .	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but dont be mad at me if i slip and call you trevor . alexander didnt find my joke amusing , and he rose . i didnt mean to i started . he didnt speak but shook his head . noyoure right . this isnt how i live . and most important , this isnt who i am . he unbuttoned his shirt and removed it , exposing a white cure t-shirt . i was startled and elated by his bravado . i ran to him and gave him a squeeze so hard i thought id pushed the air out of him . jameson , we have some moving to do , he called . sebastian and jameson entered the room . were returning the mansion and me to our original state , alexander declared . its just not me . i dont have to come out and say im a vampire , but on the other hand , i also dont have to be ashamed of being myself . so what do you want to do now ? reschedule the interview . were going to return the furniture . jameson shuffled over to alexander . can we at least keep this rug ? and my desk ? sebastian pleaded . can we keep that outfit ? i whispered , coyly tugging at his brown leather belt . just for fun ? he reconciled . but everything else goes back . i have an interview to do ! the next day after sunset , i bounded over to the mansion with a renewed sense of delight . i was eager to see the mansion return to normalor what dullsvillians called a nightmare . i was proud that alexander made the decision to be himselfor at least be as real as he could be without putting his true identity in danger . i knew it was an extremely hard choice for him to makebut either way he was going to be in the story . it was ultimately better that he shared the macabre artist that he was rather than an untrue , khaki-clad version of what he thought the town wanted him to be . when i arrived atop benson hill , the mansions door was wide open . i entered the foyer to find the mansion restored to its original disorder . the scent of lit candles and musty air that id grown to love wafted through the halls . the brand-new crisp white linen covers were gone , exposing the worn victorian couches . the silver floor lamps had been replaced with dripping candelabras . and the freshly purchased easel and metal desk with blue locker drawers had been taken from the library and the old desk and library books returned . curious , i bolted up the grand staircase . i peeked into jamesons room to find his new accent rug at the foot of his bed . when i surveyed sebastians room , the only thing organized was his shiny new desk . as i drew closer to the tv room , i heard alexander and sebastian talking intently . so havent you thought about it , man ? of course i have , alexander answered . isnt it difficult to resist ? what were they talking aboutwho were they talking about ? i pressed my back flat to the wall and did my best to hear . she isnt a vampire , alexander said . but if she wasman , you could be living the dream . you could sell the bottles in your cellar . shed quench your thirst for eternity . i agree with you that it would be easier if she had been born into our world , sebastian began . then there are no decisionsno conflicts , no pressure . i try my best not to think about it . but you do of course i do . i waited with bated breath to finally get a glimpse into alexanders thoughts . ones that i knew he was reluctant to tell me about . if becky were to go out with me , what would i do ? sebastian pondered . it would be very hard for me not to want to turn her . how do you manage ? i waited an eternity for alexanders response . i pressed my ear closer to the door . i , like sebastian , was eager to know how alexander managed . if only she were born a vampire , sebastian said again , then it would be easier . then she wouldnt be raven , alexander lamented . but what did alexander think about turning me ? i was dying to know more . so , sebastian pressed . whats keeping you from it ? not raven , i heard him say . not my love for her . or us being together . i smiled inside and out . i do imagine that moment , alexander continued . raven and i together on sacred ground . the first time i laid eyes on her , i knew she was what id been searching for . what i didnt find with luna or any girl id ever known . but i never planned to fall for a mortalthe responsibility of it all . but no one said love is easy . i tried my best not to scream in delight .	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listening to alexander admit to sebastian that he truly wanted me in his world was what id been waiting for . do you think you ever will ? ask her would alexander really turn me ? i waited for his answer , but all i heard was deafening silence . miss raven ! i heard a voice say from the shadows . i thought id jump clear through the mansions roof . i didnt know you arrived , the creepy man said in his thick romanian accent . you must have snuck in . the door was wide raven ? alexander called from the room . suddenly he was standing before me . uh , he stammered . it was obvious he was calculating in his head whether id heard their conversation . sebastian was sitting with a gaming guitar in his hand . sebastian was just going to show off his guitar talents , alexander said , changing the subject . were just missing a gothic rock star . uhyeah , sebastian said . i could use a singer . they both looked to me . just as long as you both have earplugs . the following day , alexander closed the coffin lid on sebastians and my participation in his interview . we were banished from the mansion , and just to be safely at a distance sebastian and i met at dullsvilles fountain until alexander could join us . it was odd , to say the least , to be hanging out with alexanders best friend without alexander . what were we going to talk about ? would it be strange to be hanging out with a guy who wasnt my boyfriend ? the only other guy i was ever alone with , besides the occasional run-in with trevor , was my snarky little brother . there was no doubt sebastian was charming . his mood was playful and his intentions toward me benign . what i didnt plan on was anyone seeing us , since there was a soccer game at school and the whole town was going to be there . raven , i heard a sweet voice call . are you two on a date ? it was becky , the last person , besides trevor , i wanted sebastian to see . i thought youd be at school , cheering for matt . wheres alexander ? he has an interview with the gazette . so i was being the tour guideonly sebastians already seen everything in town . i know one thing you havent seen : our schools winning soccer team . we cant , i said . have you ever seen a soccer game ? becky asked naively . yes sebastian replied . well , you havent seen matt play . true , he said , but im not sure thats a good idea . were supposed to meet alexander in an hour . even sebastian tried to put off my best friend . dont be a stick-in-the-mud . i can bring you back here in time . you know how i feel about soccer , i said , trying to be diplomatic . and especially going to school when i dont have to . oh , it will be fun . there arent any tombstones , but youre sure to see a killer match . before i knew it , becky was playfully leading sebastian toward her truck . he was struggling with her touching him , and he was doing his best not to make eye contact with her . she opened the passenger door and sebastian reluctantly began to get in . noill sit in the middle , i insisted , squeezing in before sebastian had the chance to sit down . i didnt want sebastian to be too close to becky . hed tasted her blood . that meant sebastian felt even more of a draw to becky than he had originally . i could see him wrestling with his inner vampire . sebastian stared out the window . becky did her best to engage him in conversation , and he did his best to be polite but remain uninterested . dont leave me alone with her , sebastian pleaded as he and i sat on the bleachers . becky was at the refreshment stand while we held a seat for her . alexander will kill me if he finds out im seeing her again . you know i didnt plan this . i knowneither did i . we could both get in trouble . becky returned with some chips and a container holding three drinks . she handed the tray to me , and as i reached for it , she sat down in between us . sebastian scooted away . he took out his cell phone and began texting . want some chips ? just some girls , he said . becky dismissed him and took her drink and chips . there was a time-out in the game . i received a text again from an unavailable number . i know where you are whos texting you ? im here , and im the only one who you text . i think they have the wrong number . the soccer snobs returned to the field . how long is this going to be ?	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sebastian asked with an obnoxiously audible yawn . becky whispered to me . hes acting very strangely . just then trevor scored a goal and the fans erupted in cheers . sebastian rose to see what was going on . were winning , she said . sebastian and becky locked gazes . they both sat down , and he put away his phone . before long , sebastian had lowered his guard . he was into the game , rooting for matt , and glowing at becky . he took out his cell phone and began snapping pictures of the action . then he focused it on becky , who began to get caught up in sebastians enthusiasm . she posed while i sat as inert as a tombstone . cmon , rave she said , placing her arm around me . yes , raven , id like some of you , too , sebastian suggested . i couldnt even muster a fake smile . now let me take one of you , becky said , retrieving her phone . noi hate being photographed . sebastian shielded his face with the drink tray . alexander does , too , becky said . must be something in the water in romania . must be , i said . then how am i going to remember you when you leave ? she asked , snatching the tray from him . his soft , lovelorn eyes melted even more . beckys comments had pierced his already aching heart . he gazed into the camera intently . he smiled adoringly at becky . she snapped her camera and the flash went off . he winced as if hed been struck by a soccer ball . i got something in my eye , he said , recovering his composure . she tucked her phone into her purse and turned her attention back to the game , unaware that she had unwittingly broken his heart . she could never possess his image and he could never possess her love . becky waved wildly to matt just as the buzzer went off . final quarter , she said . we have to meet alexander , i said . off in the distance , a shadowy figure emerged over the horizon and began strolling down the grassy hill toward us . even from a distance , his presence was intense . a figure like no other . my own breath escaped me and i felt a magnetic and magical connection . for a moment , words eluded me . handsome , charismatic , and truly alluring . alexander sterling , the perfect vampire . i stumbled into the kitchen , my vision blurry from lack of sleep and caked-on eyeliner that had smeared like a chocolate bar in the summer heat . i was greeted by my overly chipper parents , nursing their coffee and tea before making their way to work . i bet this will wake you up , my mom said , finding me bumping into the counter as i reached for a mug . alexanders in the paper ! my eyelids shot open like a rocket . i scoured the countertop and dinette . i think billy read it last . you let billy touch it ? i know he got his snotty paws all over it ! he probably mangled the whole thing ! calm down , my father said . i stormed upstairs to find my brothers door locked . i banged so hard , my fist pulsed with pain . itll cost you , i heard him yell back . it will cost youan arm and a leg ! the door slowly opened and i pushed myself inside . billy was nowhere to be found . i jerked open his closet door , then heard his nerdy little voice from behind me . he says he sleeps in a coffin ! billy was standing at his door with the gazette in his smarmy little hand . im not sure who took off first . we both tore down the stairs as billy cried , mom , shes trying to kill me ! nerd boy i screeched , as id done all his life . i hadnt called him that name in months , but in my anger it just naturally rang out . i tackled him before he reached the kitchen . i tried to wrangle the paper out of his hand as he pleaded with my parents for help . it had been a while since we had a major sibling blowout bodyslam event , and he had grown stronger . it took all my might to hold him at bay . raven , get off him , my dad shouted . billy , give your sister the paper ! my mom ordered . shes sitting on my chest ! billy hollered . my dad pulled me off my brother by my woven belt , and i grabbed the paper from his hand . i took off for my room , locked the door behind me , and hopped onto my bed . i spread out the paper and carefully tried to smooth the wrinkles . staring back at me on the front page of the arts section was my boyfriend , with the caption an artist amongst us . he is so handsome ! our towns best-kept secret . a budding young artist , hiding out on benson hill .	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id always heard ghost stories about the mansion on benson hill , but i didnt see any spirits wandering through the halls . i was invited into an old-fashioned estate with a reclusive teen . homeschooled his whole life , alexander spends his days and nights painting . what is his inspiration ? a girl named raven , he replied . though i only saw the first floor , the rest of the mansion appeared the same . he claims to sleep in a coffin and have a wine cellar straight from transylvania . this artist might as well be a writer , too . but this interviewer wasnt fooled . the only thing he was really hiding was his talent . though alexander sterling may be able to spin a yarn , he is also able to paint . there is more to this artist than could ever be told . it has to be seen . all you need to do is take a look at one of his paintings . you can see how he loves this town and the people who inhabit it . do you want to be famous ? like picasso , dalmonet ? i just want to be likeme . i riffled through my desk and found some tape . i placed my boyfriends article right over my headboard . even wrinkled , alexander sterling was still the most gorgeous guy id ever seen . i wasnt the only one who read the article on alexander . in a town the size of dullsville , small as a shrinky dink , any news was news . no one wanted to be left out from any new information or , worse , be the last one to know . a group of cheerleaders was stretching out in the hallway while i waited for becky outside the restroom . i was exhausted as usual . did you see the picture of that mansion guy ? hes totally hot , her assistant said , fixing her headband . hes really funny , another said . did you see how he was ribbing the reporter ? he must be really confident to do that . my parents bought one of his pictures at the art auction a few months ago , the captain boasted . hot , talented , and funny . how did she ever land him ? her assistant said . they all glared at me . just then i received a text . funny article . picture of a vampire ? it was pitch-black when i went to beckys house to meet her . her parents werent home and her house was unlocked . i called her name throughout each room , but she didnt answer . i knew she was afraid to go to the barn alone , but perhaps she needed to replace the rake . i found the flashlight resting on the back-porch railing . when i finally reached the barn , the metal door was ajar . i heard some whispering voices and a giggle . i shined the light on a few bales of hay . on an empty ladder . then the tractor . it caught becky , who quickly covered her face . becky , what are you doing in here ? you hate the dark . her hair was messy and she bore a menacing smirk on her face . i helped her up when i noticed two fresh wounds on her neck . what has sebastian done to you ? what are you and alexander waiting for ? nobecky ! hes not a vampire ! just then i heard a beeping sound . i awoke to find mrs. hathaway and a classroom full of students staring at me . miss madison , she said with a stern voice . is that a cell phone i heard ? noit was my alarm clock . i have the authority to confiscate anything that is electronic , other than a calculatorwhich , i might add , you dont need in history class . mrs. hathaway returned to her lesson , and i quickly checked my message . lets make history together . i glanced up and saw trevor peering back at me . i shook off my dream , and mrs. hathaway stepped out of class . what are you doing this weekend , becky asked , besides sleeping ? alexanders party was fast approaching . i didnt have much time to decorate . i only had one day to gather some gothic and groovy items . id been so distracted with keeping sebastian away from becky that i hadnt had much time to be excited about onyx and scarlets arrival or figure out something to wear . uhnot sure , i finally answered . why dont we all get together ? i think alexander has plans , i said truthfully . i just think i heard him say he was doing something . nothing bigjust hanging in . we can stay in , toounless you dont want us over . ohits not that . i just hate for you to cancel something dreamy like a movie night when all we are doing is hanging out playing video games . matt loves gaming . besides , hes never been inside the mansion . and i havent either , for that matter . we were only outside for alexanders welcome to the neighborhood party . how about i get back to you ? i waited for beckys response . text me when you know , she finally said .	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i felt awful keeping becky in the dark about alexanders party . she was my best friendi included her in everything . for that matter , she was the only one id ever included . if it wasnt for becky , id have been totally alone all of my life . this was the thanks she gotbeing excluded from an intimate gathering hosted at the mansion . but i had to remind myself of the reason i was having the party in the first placeto keep her safe and mortal . i was really shaken by my dream . imagining becky as a vampireand how much she enjoyed itjolted me . i liked my best friend just the way she was . but the dream felt so real . the fact that my best friend became a vampire before i became one haunted me . i was struckby jealousy . no one in this town wanted to be a vampire more than i did . not becky , or a pradabee , or an unsuspecting soccer snob . if anyone was going to be bitten in this town , it was going to be me . when the final bell rang , marking my freedom from the doldrums of dullsville high , i met becky at our lockers . do you mind dropping me off at annies antiques ? ill go , too , she said as she loaded her books in her backpack and i unloaded mine into my locker . i have nothing to do this afternoon . i was planning on buying goodies for the party . how could i do that in front of her ? you know how i can dawdle forever . i dont want you to miss doing your homework . ive already finished it during study hall , she said proudly . then why are you taking home all your books ? the real question is why didnt you take any of yours ? becky was as good a student as she was a friend . i have things on my mind , i said . i planned on doing my homework in the morning . she shook her head , as my mother had done a thousand times . we exited the building , got into her truck , and drove the few miles to annies . annies antiques was one of my favorite haunts . a victorian-style home was turned into an antiques store , each room filled with knickknacks , furniture , and artwork . annie greeted me with a warm hello . she was one of the few store owners who didnt judge me by the way i was dressed , assuming i was going to vandalize or shoplift . the antiques store was also one of the few stops in dullsville where i regularly bought merchandise . she wore an oversized leopard-print shirt with a black faux-fur collar and black rayon pants . two golden retrievers roamed throughout the rooms and slept by annies stool . just browsing . i got some new things in that might interest you , she said , pointing to a nearby doorway . i strode across the victorian homes hardwood floors , which were weathered by all the foot traffic and furniture being moved in and out . on a small table covered with black lace fabric were items from halloweens past . coveting all the goodies , i gathered as many things as i could hold , as if at any moment there could be a swarm of competitive shoppers . you could use a shopping cart , becky said , helping me place the various decorations on the counter . becky presented me with three fake tombstones . you can put them in your room . i found a box of skeleton lights perfect for hanging by the gazebo . im not sure that all the bulbs work , annie confessed when i brought them to my already rising pile of merchandise . it doesnt matter , i said , unfazed . they are a must-have . i found some lace place mats , dragon-headed candlesticks , and a ceramic raven . are you having a party ? you could decorate a mansion with all this stuff . becky gave me a skeptical stare . yes , what are you going to do with all these things ? i handed annie all the money i had in my wallet . saving them for a rainy day , i guess . it might not rain for a while , annie said . i hope you are able to enjoy them before then . becky gave me a quizzical look as she helped carry the bags and load them into her truck . need help taking them into your room ? she asked when we arrived at my house . i really should do my homework , after all . thats all i needed to say to let becky know something was up . theres something youre not telling me , she said . you know i tell you everythingor at least everything i can share that i dont mind matt knowing , i said , giving her a friendly dig . but ill find out from you one way or another . with that , becky drove off . as i set down my goods on the driveway and unlocked my front door , i still felt a twinge of guilt . becky had just helped me decorate a party i wasnt even inviting her to attend .	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dusk settled over dullsville as i anxiously awaited alexanders arrival at the cemetery . we were going to share a private moment together before discussing our final plans for the party . it was unusually late . i realized we might have planned to meet at the mansion . i had finally decided to head back to the entrance when i got a text . again , it was from an unavailable number . im watching you i was sick of trevor bothering me , and his game was about to end . i pressed the redial button , prepared to chew him out . i heard a ringing coming from behind me but saw no one . i rose and followed the ringing until i made my way up toward the sterling monument . out from the darkness emerged alexander , a cell phone ringing in his hand . alexander had a cell phoneand had been texting me ? it goes against everything you believe in . he smiled a broad smile . it was youall along ? i asked , still shocked . he continued to beam . but you sent me messages during the day , i said , when you were sleeping in your coffin . youre not the only one who gets insomnia . the image of alexander lying in his coffin , thinking of me and texting , melted me . but what made you do this ? ive always wanted to sit next to you in class . buy your lunch . watch you study . you should have all the things a normal girl gets from her boyfriend . and by going out with me im not normal , though , no matter who i go out with , i said with a laugh . at least these dullsvillians dont think so . you arent normal to me , either . you should have all the good things coming to you , he continued . all the gifts . i dont want you to ever doubt how much i care for you . i took his free hand in mine . but this isnt your thing . modern conveniences . its not about whats my thing , he said with a smile . its about yours . i hugged alexander with all my might . but i dont want you to change . its not about changingits about growing , together , he said , like the wise soul that he was . i wanted to let you knowthat i am with you . we dont have to be separated by the sun , school , or even the night . now im just a click away . i was deeply moved by alexanders present to me and rewarded my vampire boyfriend with mortal kisses . i spent the following day alone , toiling around in the mansions backyard while alexander and sebastian slept in their respective tombs . no one would be able to help me set up for the party . thats what i got for wanting to date a vampire . i hung the skeleton lights from the wrought-iron fence and put place mats on a coffin-lid table . i lined the crumbling walkway with votives and floor-length candelabras . the fake tombstones poked out from the dead grass . sebastian had hooked up his sound system in the gazebo , and i decorated it with plastic bats and blinking skulls . by the time alexander and sebastian awoke , i was beat . the pair was wide-eyed and freshly groomed when they found me crashed out on a sofa in the parlor room . alexander gently petted my hair and awakened me from my catnap . the best sight in the world was alexander . even blurry , he was smoldering . his deep , dark hair melted over his ears , and his smile was heavenly . youve really outdone yourself , he said . the backyard looks great ! i perked up in a hurry . they should be here soon , he said . im not even dressed ! and i feel like i just got out of gym class . i leaped up from the sofa and dashed to the upstairs bathroom . i only had twenty minutes to clean up . i washed , dried , primped , powdered . it was something i was used to , as i normally overslept and had to get ready for school in record time . also , i was extra speedy because i was anxious for our party to begin , eager to see onyx and scarlet , and for sebastian to fall in love with one of them so my relationship with becky would return to normal . when i finished my fifteen-minute makeover , i descended the outside backstairs as if i were a contestant in a beauty pageant . only , instead of stilettos , hose , and a white ball gown , i was in rubber lace-up boots , fishnets , and a black slip dress . i spun around in my outfit . boyyou look hot ! he was setting up the fire pit . make that double hot ! sebastian concurred . sebastian was tinkering with the sound system , making sure his favorite hits were loaded onto his ipod . the three of us talked for a while , but our monsterfest wasnt going as planned . there was no sign of onyx and scarlet .	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alexander stoked the fire . sebastian fixed some of the skeleton lights , and i adjusted my suffocating boots . its been nightfall for over an hour , i finally commented , glancing at my watch . maybe they got lost , alexander said . did you give them directions ? then i bet something else came up , sebastian lamented . i know these girls , i said defiantly . if they said theyd be here its okay , raven , sebastian said . its really the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me . but we dont have to wait all night . besides , this is as good a time as any to tell you that ill be leaving tomorrow . even alexander was surprised by his comment . we were having a blast . i knowbut ive worn out my welcome here . no , you havent , i told him . id gotten used to sebastians presence , and i knew it was good for alexander to have the company . why dont we go inside , he suggested . we can have a little band session to take it off my mind . i think youre on your way to being a lead singer . we cant give up on our party yet , i tried . even alexander was getting a bit fidgety . we havent eaten yet and im feeling hungry . well have jameson make us some drinks . but you have a bottle out here , i told them . well save it for something special , alexander said . my first party , and it was a disaster . i remained at the table and sulked for a few moments until i heard a car in the distance . i took off around the side of the grassy mansion lawn , doing my best to avoid uneven patches of soil . when i reached the driveway , i saw two headlights shining on the street . the streetlamp illuminated a car . when i got closer i noticed a bright white beetle , the headlights highlighted with black paint , the hood with a dark circle , and vertical white stripes adorning the bumper . it looked like a giant human skull . i raced down the long driveway as if i were competing for a gold medal . when i reached the mansions gate , exiting the cryptic car were two amazingly stellar party girlsscarlet and onyx . scarlet wore her curly red hair long with a black bow ; she had on a cream-colored velvet dress , black lace gloves , and stilettos . onyx , with her jet black , blade-straight hair , wore a corset top , knee-length skirt , ripped stockings , and wicked witchy boots . we all screamed like children , and they engulfed me in a tight embrace . we thought wed never see you again , scarlet said . i thought so , too , i said . when we saw your message , we knew we had to come , onyx said . i love your car ! i could only dream of driving that up to my house in the burbs . i thought i was lucky to have a black bike . isnt it ghoulish ? the two girls linked arms with me and we ascended the steep and winding drive . it was as if we were miniature dolls in comparison to the stately mansion that loomed above us . onyx asked , aghast . no , my boyfriend does , i replied . are his parents out for the weekend ? scarlet wondered , assessing the situation . wellfor a while longer , i said . they live in romania . he lives here by himself ? how lonely . he has a butler . he must be a millionaire , onyx stated . almost , i said . is hea v ? a coffin club member , scarlet whispered . you knowone of us oha v. i nodded proudly . and more important , so is his friend . he has a friend ? scarlet hinted . yes , and hes single and very hot , i replied . the two girls shrieked . we never see that phoenix guy anymore , scarlet said . we thought maybe youd have hooked up with him . welli havent either . but i think youll like alexander , too . judging from that mansion ? i like him already , scarlet declared . alexander didnt realize that the girls had arrived . the backyard was empty of male vampires . i was slightly miffed at the pair for giving up so easily . should i leave my guests alone ? or take them inside ? i had never hosted a party before and wasnt sure of the etiquette . i knew my mother would know exactly what to do , so i did my best impression of her . why dont you two wait here while i get you something to drink , i asked . nostay with us , onyx said , grasping my wrist . we traveled all this way to see you , so were not letting you out of our sight . yes , scarlet said . this way we can have some girl time .	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i wanted the girls to feel the full effects of our haunting happening , but without alexander and sebastian it wasnt happening at all . maybe alexander would get worried and come find me . we sat at the tomb-shaped table . a romanian bottle was chilling on ice , and the twinkling candelabra was still dripping hot wax . so hows the coffin club ? its the best , onyx said . there isnt anywhere weve found thats like it , scarlet added . and since phoenix usurped jaggers authority and made the club about us and not him , its been running smoothly . but we havent seen phoenix at all . its quite odd . we thought you might have seen him , onyx began , since you got on so well with him . i havent seen anybody . not even jagger ? noand for that im grateful . i think hes kind of hot , onyx confessed . scarlet and i were surprised by her admission of admiration for the alluring , but menacing , vampire . i mean in a lonely sort of way , onyx continued . i think he might just be misunderstood . so , scarlet said . youre dating a vampire . then youll become a vampire , too ! scarlet was beside herself with glee . uhwere waiting for the right time , i answered . but dont you want to be like us ? its been my lifes dream . then what are you waiting for its a big decision , onyx defended . i dont know that id turn someone . it is a lot of responsibility . i would ! its in our blood . to change someones life forever ? onxy proposed . we were born into this . we didnt have a choice . and for raven , it would be changing everything about her life as she knows it . it is something that should be thought through really carefully . not so casual or in the moment , onyx argued , reassuring me . its okay , raven , to take your time . there is nothing wrong with being a vampire , scarlet said . i didnt say there was , onyx retorted . but would you want to be mortalif you found your true love ? scarlet thought for a moment . it is a big decision . it was hardthese two girls took for granted a lifestyle i wanted so badly . they werent becoming vampires because of someone they loved or something they wanted to bethey were vampires because they were born vampires . it was then i remembered why id invited them . speaking of true love , i began . ive got a really great guy i want you to meet . yes , tell us about alexanders friend , onxy said . hes really hot , i repeated . and hes looking for someone special . were special , scarlet said . i scooted close . he was enamored with my best friend , i confided . only , shes mortal and has a boyfriend . and i dont want anyone in this town being bitten before me , i joked . yes , that wouldnt be fair , onyx said . id die if some cheerleader showed up to a game with fangs , i told them . that would be wrong on so many levels ! scarlet snorted . she wouldnt be deserving , onyx said . so i thought it would be wonderful if he could meet a nice vampire girl , i went on . and dullsville is short on those . so where is this prince charming ? the faint sound of a guitar wailing screeched from the mansion . is that your boyfriend playing ? scarlet asked tentatively . nothats his friend . i hope he kisses better than he plays , she teased . the three of us laughed . a figure was standing by the window . i knew alexander would eventually wonder where id gone . within a moment , alexander and sebastian were hanging out on the back steps . both girls mouths dropped when they saw the handsome pair . which is the available one ? onyx asked softly . i dont carethey are both gorgeous , scarlet declared . ravenyou dont mind sharing , do you ? onyx and scarlet , this is my boyfriend , alexander . wowyou are so lucky ! scarlet whispered to me . we should have been hanging out here instead of at the coffin club . alexander blushed and shook both of their hands . he was frustrated he wasnt getting any attention . and this is sebastian , i said . as if on cue , both girls held their hands out to him . he took each one and tenderly kissed them . each girl giggled . i hope thats just a prelude of whats to come , scarlet said . the girls broke their gaze with sebastian and he gave alexander the thumbs-up sign . i guess ill have a soda . no , we have the real thing , sebastian said , pointing to the bottle on the table . transylvania 1972 , alexander said as jameson came outside to assist us . i heard that was a good year , sebastian said .	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why dont you sit here , i encouraged sebastian , deliberately placing him between the two girls . alexander stuck a corkscrew in the bottle and turned it slowly . he pried the cork and it easily slipped out . jameson began filling the goblets . its rare to find something authenticoutside the coffin club , scarlet said . in a bottle , anyway . well , you are in rare company , sebastian flirted . as jameson continued to fill the goblets , alexander poured me a soda and then himself one . you can have some , i said . dont miss this on account of me . but alexander politely refused . sebastian held the goblet to his nose and took a deep breath in . umperfect , sebastian said . i think its a mixture of a positive and ab negative . wowyou are quite the connoisseur , onyx praised . i can never tell . sebastian raised his glass and we all clinked ours together . i watched as the three vampires put the blood-filled goblets to their lips and sipped as if they were consuming a rare vintage wine . this is delicious , scarlet said . we are just happy you joined us , alexander said . we know you came a long way . it was worth it , scarlet said . very smooth , onyx added . yet sweet . just like you , she said , her eyes locking with sebastians . surprised by her remark , she began to giggle and spilled a bit of her drink . i had to remind myself that some romanians hemoglobin , not fermented grapes , had just dripped on my friend . she cant hold her blood , scarlet playfully scolded . i tell her that all the time . i guess i drank it too fast , onyx said . red liquid dripped down her neck and began leaking toward the lace border of her neckline . here , let me , sebastian said , wiping the spillage with his napkin . there was a moment between onyx and sebastian . he was doting on her as he had becky . our plan was already working . i gave alexander a quick wink . scarlet sensed competition . and though the two girls were best friends , it was obvious scarlet didnt want to be the one without a vampire . she leaned her elbow onto sebastians shoulder , her bracelets dangling next to his goatee . she tapped her fingers against his brown and blond dreadlocks as if they were batting eyelashes , then brushed her plum-colored fingernails along his neck . no recent marks , she noted . interesting , onyx said , almost scorned . sebastian asked scarlet . it isnt polite to ask a girl , is it ? she asked coquettishly . well , i just thought . scarlet displayed her wrist . two purple marks were embedded on her slight , chalk white arm . but it didnt really mean anything , she confessed . he wasnt nearly as handsome as you . or as clever , onyx added . the girls were intoxicated by sebastians charm , and he was relishing the attention . i figured this was mine and alexanders cue to leave the three single vampires alone . alexander , i think we left a few snacks in the house , i said . oh yeah , my boyfriend agreed , taking my hint . but before we could rise , scarlet stopped us . ohtheyll be coming later , sebastian said . we just wanted it to be us for a little while , i added . then sit down and enjoy yourselves , scarlet insisted . alexander and i returned to our seats . i guess the girls expected a mansion-size party . i couldnt break the news to them that they were the guest list . how about we crank up the tunes , sebastian suggested . yes , we love to dance , scarlet said . sebastian turned up the music and the five of us rocked as hard as we could . it looks like youre having a great time , i said to sebastian as i danced next to him . do you think youd like to ask one of them out ? but sebastians voice wasnt confident . even though he was having a blast , i sensed sebastian was still carrying a torch for becky . the musics volume suddenly lowered . we stopped to discover jameson standing by the sound system . complaints from the neighbors ? alexander , jameson announced , you have some guests . alexander was just as confused . ill only be a moment , he said , excusing himself . i guess theyre here , scarlet said . well chat later . i was curious what guests were arriving . since onyx , scarlet , and sebastian were engaged in conversation , i , too , excused myself .	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i sped through the kitchen , down the long , haunting hallway , and found alexander at the front door . i couldnt tell whom he was talking to , so i sneaked up close and peered out . i spotted beckys truck in the driveway . it was then i noticed trevors camaro parked behind the truck . i wedged myself between the entranceway and alexander to find matt fuming at the foot of the stoop . matt , normally upbeat and smiling , was brandishing a frown . behind him was trevor and a team of soccer snobs . matt glared at me coldly . its okay , alexander said to me . wheres becky ? i thought you were my friend , alexander , matt said sternly . alexander didnt move . i am , he said calmly . whats this all about , matt ? your houseguest . hes out back . well , he better stay there . your best friend has been hitting on my girlfriend , matt challenged . his best friend had gotten him into a mess . thats just sebastians way . he didnt mean any harm . did you know that after sebastian met becky at hatsys he texted her all night ? im not with him every minute . sebastian sent the flowers to becky . not raven . noor i would have stopped him . but you did find out . so were you going to tell me ? there wasnt a need to . we had it resolved . did you know he had the nerve to show up at her house ? i thought he bumped into her in town . and all the time you both were laughing and encouraging him , matt said , annoyed . now , take it easy . i never laughed , and i most certainly didnt encourage him . it was one thing to accuse me , and now sebastian , of causing trouble , but quite another to accuse alexander . you have it wrong , matt . alexander its okay , raven , alexander said , trying to calm me down . i understand you might be mad , matt . but its not as bad as it sounds . and to think i included him at hooligans . you are misunderstanding what happened . matt stepped forward . i was ready to pounce on anyone who charged at alexanderthough he was quite capable of defending himself . alexander held out his arm . now youre having a party , matt said . then he fixed on me . and ravenyou dont invite your best friend ? trevor stood behind matt , arms folded , smiling gleefully . i thought you werent his shadow anymore . hes the one who told me , matt said . seems trevor is a good friend after all . the soccer snobs surrounded alexander . i rushed in , but alexander held me at bay . i dont think you know who you are dealing with here , i said to the gang of athletes . alexander appeared concerned for matts situation , but he wasnt worried about the threat from the others . he was confident in his own power , and i knew he wouldnt use it unless it was to defend me . is becky with sebastian ? noshes with me , matt said . then isnt that your answer ? alexander assured matt . after all the texts , the flowers , and the visits , shes still with you . matts anger changed to relief . he even broke a smile . sebastian suddenly appeared beside us . when he saw matt , he knew he must have found out about his feelings for becky . im the one you have a beef with , sebastian said . this isnt about alexander . i know that now , matt said . lets talk calmly , sebastian urged . i know how you feel about beckybut im the one who loves her , matt suddenly proclaimed . becky hopped out of the truck . she raced to matt and clutched him around the waist . hed declared his love for her in front of everyone . she gazed up at me with an almost thankful smile . i was surprised by matts sudden passion and proud that he was standing up for becky . however , i didnt want this conflict to continue . and just so you know , sebastian defended , alexander ordered me to leave the mansion . but i was the one who wanted to stay in town . raven and alexander went out of their way to arrange a party for meto find my own becky . so they really are better friends to you than you might think . matt was speechless . yeahso you might have becky , sebastian began , but i have raven and alexander . matt was stunned . i feel awful , he said . i do , too , becky added . matt glared at trevor . you started this , didnt you ? but trevors attention was on a few cars that had pulled up to the mansions gate . within a few minutes , vehicles began to line the street .	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students came up the driveway and the lawn , decked out in their saturday-night best and carrying bags of beverages . you know how news travels in this town , trevor said . everyone likes a party . not just you guys . wheres the coffin guy ? a pradabee asked . another asked , pointing to alexander . i wonder if he has a dungeon , the pradabee commented . or a secret room . i wouldnt mind if he locked me up in one . the pair laughed and followed the others to the backyard . noits fine . alexander surveyed his uninvited guests and their festive mood . well , we dont have enough drinks , i said . i mean , the non-romanian kind . doesnt seem to matter . looks like they are bringing their own , alexander commented . sebastian lit up . now , this is a real party . this is what were missing by being homeschooled . look at these girls . theyre all hot ! we arrived in the backyard to a full-fledged happening . the backyard began to fill up with every teen in town . heres some liquor , a soccer snob said , holding the unfinished transylvania 1972 . he lifted it to his lips and leaned back to take a huge swig . no i yanked it out of his hands . thats an import ! i chastised . i grabbed the goblets and carried them into the house like a seasoned waitress . as i exited , i met an anxious jameson in the doorway , examining the expanding party . miss raven , what has happened ? we had a few party crashers . i must go to the basement . i know we have more stock . not the cellar , jameson , i said . its not that kind of party . of course , i meant in the downstairs pantry . jameson fretted . oh , i wish i had time to prepare ! id watched plenty of movies . couples using pieces of furniture and empty bedrooms for makeout sessions while others used the furniture as coasters . i didnt want the mansion trashed and , more important , alexanders and sebastians identity revealed . dont let anyone in the house , i told jameson before he started off . if they find sebastians bed i understand , miss raven . just then two girls came up to the door . which way to the bathroom ? that way , i said , pointing to the street . there is one at the gas station . or , better yet , i bet theres a golden-seated one at your home . the girls glowered at me and returned to their boyfriends . ill stand watch as soon as i get back , he said nervously . jameson wasnt the only one upset . i returned to find my partylike my lifeout of control . couples were mashing . some were hanging out by the fire pit . others were dancing . i spotted onyx and scarlet hovering on either side of trevor . the girls were fawning over his beefy physique . the girls were supposed to be drooling over him . but none of the vampires seemed interested in the others at this point . i stormed through the crowd and toward the girls . scarlet pretended to arm-wrestle with trevor and then turned his wrist to examine it . i saw scarlets fang catch the light of the fire pit . onyxs onyx tattooed fang sparkled when she grinned . trevor was in heaven . but if onyx and scarlet had their way , he might be somewhere else . scarlet lifted his wrist to her mouth . onyx . not so fast , trevor warned , holding onyx by the waist . they are doing just fine . you arent the only one interested in threesomes . first of all , im not . and second of all , this isnt that kind of party . is jealousy the only emotion you feel ? trevor charged . even in front of monster boy ? but it appears hes already busy , he said , gesturing to a few girls who were talking to alexander . you can join in with us . i wasnt pleased that my schoolmates were fawning over my boyfriend , but i had more urgent matters to attend to . save it for school . i wrangled the girls away from trevor and whispered in onyxs ear . hes not a v. not a v ? he had overheard me . onyx said softly . funny , we both sensed he was , scarlet whispered . its not the first time weve made a mistake , she said , alluding to me . remember why i invited you guysfor sebastian , i urged . but scarlet wasnt walking away . she was charmed by trevor and continued to hold on to his hand . you can have sebastian , she said in a low voice to onyx . she cant like trevor , i said . remember what we discussed , i warned through gritted teeth . no one gets dont worry , raven .	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shes just having fun , onyx said , stopping me . and i plan to do the same . onyx flipped back her jet black locks and disappeared into the crowd . this party was getting out of hand . vampires mixing with unsuspecting mortals . i had to make sure no one was bittenespecially trevor mitchell . i looked to alexander and sebastian for help . sebastian was now talking to the girls who were interested in alexander , and alexander was entranced by his rocking party . i turned to go back to trevor and i bumped into becky . im so sorry , raven , she said . uh , yesbut i have something else i have to deal with right now . pleaselisten , becky pleaded . youre the one who always talks about being in trouble , but im the one who keeps getting you there . now and alwaysand i dont want anything to get in the way of that . i hated not telling you about the party , i said . i did feel like a sneak . but i had to protect you . you and alexander are so kind to sebastianand to me . and look what weve done . we brought trevor and the entire school to the mansion . becky sat on a bench lined with plastic skeletons . im so ashamed . its okay , becky . alexanders having the time of his life . babes dancing in his backyard . jocks hanging out . its an image i never imagined . its a blessing , really . hes so isolated being homeschooled , and now hes more popular than trevor . becky managed a small grimace . youd have to do a lot worse than bringing trevor to the mansion for me to not like you . but speaking of trevori have a major issue to address . just as i began pushing past the crowd to separate an embracing trevor and scarlet , all heads turned toward the back stairs . i saw a sight i thought id never see . i was completely unprepared . descending down the mansions back stairs as if a soft halo of light were around her was a gothic fairy girl with candy-pink-colored hair perfectly woven into two braids and wrapped in wednesday addamsstyle black bows , wearing an offbeat alice in wonderland dress with black-and-white tights and pink combat boots . she was as beautiful as she was cute , as fragile as she was confident . her frame was that of a whimsical angel with the wings of a devil . and everyone at the party was spellbound . it was luna maxwell . i hated how beautiful she was . she had perfectly porcelain skin , and her glossy pink lips sparkled like tiny stars . her presence lit up the crowd . she drew everyones attention like a starlet . the crowd was hypnotized . sebastian was mesmerized . for a moment , even alexander was transfixed . and looming right behind her was her twin brotherjagger , alexanders former nemesissporting familiar bleached-white hair with bloodred ends , a freakishly frightening joker t-shirt , and red doc martens . our party had officially spun out of this world . how was i going to hold all these vampires at bay from mixing with the mortal students of dullsville ? how were we going to keep their underworldly identity a secret ? and if their cover was blown , how was i going to keep alexander from having to leave dullsville ? my blood boiled and my flesh flushed . i felt dizzy and queasy . the voices and music became muddled , and everyone suddenly seemed very far away . i was sure i was falling . i opened my eyes to find myself lying flat on the grass . alexander was kneeling beside me . a large circle of familiar facesbecky , matt , onyx , sebastian , scarlet , trevor , jagger , and lunawere staring down at me . the stars shimmered and a full moon hovered above them . lets give her some air , i heard a girls voice say . did you drink too much ? did she take something ? did she od ? i couldnt form a word in my defense . ill take her to a doctor , alexander said , alarmed . here , drink this , becky said , handing me a soda . alexander helped me sit up , and i gulped down the bubbly liquid as if i hadnt drunk for days . scarlet held a bag of ice on my head . did you eat something odd ? becky asked like a ponytailed florence nightingale . noi havent eaten anything , i replied , weakened . the crowd of well-wishers stopped fussing . you havent eaten ? i was decorating for the party all day . not even breakfast ? then no wonder you fainted , becky said . alexander signaled to sebastian , who took off for the mansion .	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my boyfriend swept me up in his arms and carried me to the table . he gently let me down in a wrought-iron chair and held my hand while i drank my soda . a few moments later , jameson pushed a small cart through the crowd of partygoers . the scent of marinated steak was intoxicating to the mortals and euphoric to the vampires . a thick , juicy steak was placed before me . all the vampires , including alexander , almost salivated . ill do that , scarlet said as i began to cut into the bloody steak . its for raven , alexander said gently . the vampires watched with envy as i tore into my meal . as i wolfed down the steak and began to regain my strength , alexander began to address the next issue we had on our handsbloodsucking party crashers . the candelabras lit jaggers menacing ice-green-and-blue eyes . his sister stood behind him , basking in the glow of stares from the male partyers . i dont remember inviting alexander said . some girls have looser lips than others , jagger said . onyx appeared ashamed . perhaps its time we mingle , scarlet said . she led onyx into the crowd . we didnt think youd mind , jagger said to alexander . now that we are friends . though their feud had ended when alexander returned jaggers weakened brother , valentine , to him , alexander wasnt expecting his longtime nemesis to instantly replace sebastian . yes , jagger said . one can never have too many , right ? i suppose you are right , but there really is safety in numbers , jagger urged . besides , we have so much in common : romania , vampires , and raven . alexander asked suspiciously . i saw a lot of her recently , jagger proclaimed , referring to my attendance at the coffin club . she fit right in . i heard , alexander said . no one knew she was any different . i was hoping to see her there again , jagger continued . it seemed she got on as well as any of the members there . she is planning on being here , alexander said . i was hoping youd come back , jagger said to me . but since you didnt , this way weve come to you . how sweet , i retorted . i think well be fast friends , alexander , jagger said . its something ive always wanted . there is so much we can learn from each other . jagger gestured to the party . there is safety in numbers . we could use more members and , with your help , perhaps start a club here . nothing you have to decide now , my friend , jagger said calmly . but imagineif all these mortals were just like us , then think of what could bewhat we could do . a town in which you dont have to hide out in a mansion , all alone . i think its time you leave , alexander demanded . but we just got here , jagger said . im just a visionary , thats all . nothing you need to commit to this minute . besides , jagger continued , we came to party . and luna was very eager to see raven . so how have you been , raven ? she asked , ber-polite . besides lying flat on your back , she whispered in my ear . luna was still bitter toward me for fooling her into believing i was a vampire . and even more so because alexander had jilted her at the covenant ceremony back in romania and he had found happiness with me . however , seeing luna standing here today , glowing like an angel , i couldnt imagine him ever leaving her . alexander , luna said in a soft , sexy voice . she showed off her dress for him . a group of jocks ogled her as she twirled around . its amazing how much a person can change in just a short time , isnt it ? im sorry for you that things in your life have remained the same . alexander wasnt pleased with her taunting . yes , doesnt my sister look great ? this lifestyle suits her . shes been dying for it since she was born . im glad you are so happy , alexander said . thats all i ever wanted for you . he turned back to the party . luna took alexanders comment as a slap in the face instead of a heartfelt sentiment . she couldnt mask her scorn and turned her venom on me . i see youve managed to fool some other girls , too , she said , referring to onyx and scarlet . they like me for who i am , i said . but do you like yourself as you are ? or , at the end of the day , do you really wish you were more like me ? luna was right . she had the one thing i didnt haveshe was a vampire . i have everything youve always wanted , she bragged .	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except alexander , i snapped back . well , when you can be here for an eternity , everything is possible . i wasnt happy with her insinuation . when he sees my potential . perhaps what he is missing from a relationship with youwho knows what he might do ? with that , she and jagger joined the other partygoers . alexander , i said , getting his attention , luna isnt over you . she still cant be trusted . her bark is worse than her bite . shes still in love with hey , sebastian said , suddenly by our side . this party is killer ! its not what i planned . im even amazed . this mansion is going to be party central , said sebastian . the girls think you are a rock star , and i dont mind taking your leftovers . i glared at sebastian . i mean , taking them off your hands so you can be alone with raven . a band of jocks bumped into the tomb-shaped table , knocking it over . alexander rushed to help steady it . there is no reason you need to be cruising this crowd , i told sebastian . there are two perfect and single girlsthat were just meant for you , i said as the ultimate matchmaker . onyx or scarlet . i know , raven . they are beautiful , but there arent any sparks . you just met them . and now you are totally ignoring them . you need to spend more time with them . its just something i feelor rather dont feel . and by the way it looks , they dont seem to be bothered . trevor was talking to jagger , and onyx and scarlet were by their sides . well , maybe im not meant to be in love , he said . maybe im supposed to just have fun . and is that so bad ? i was a major failure at matchmaking . this was not supposed to happen ! none of this was supposed to happen ! i ditched sebastian and was heading toward alexander when becky jumped in front of me . this night has gone all wrong , i said frantically . everyone is enjoying themselves . you might be having the best party dullsvilles ever seen . sebastian was supposed to like scarlet or onyx and he doesnt like either , i rambled , and to top it off , scarlet seems to be struck by trevorgag meand onyx is smitten by jagger . its nice that they came to town for your party . jagger and luna werent invited . you werent even invited . raven , youve brought the whole town togethereven a neighboring one . even jameson is freaking out . he was standing guard outside the kitchen door . i know i took out my phone . ill call the police . a noise complaint and a few squad cars are enough to drive everyone back to their sprawling estates . becky stopped me . raventhen alexanders party will be a bomb . alexander was joking with the group of jocks as they replaced the items on the table . he was as content and happy as hed been when he was out with sebastian and me . wouldnt you rather the party be a hit than have your boyfriend stuck in his attic room forever alone ? i weighed my friends thoughts heavily . how about have some funlike everyone else ? why should you be the only one moping ? becky didnt understand the severity of the situation . and it wasnt something i could delicately break to her over the sounds of pounding music . however , it was alexanders mansion , and if alexander was having a blast , then it wasnt my place to break up the party . alexander was now hanging out by the fire pit with matt , sebastian , and several soccer snobs . i was approaching him when i overheard a few cheerleaders talking to him . are you the painter in the article ? i like to model , another told him . do you do nude portraits ? i was steaming ! my blood began to boil and my whole body raged . there is only one model i use , alexander said . and her name is raven , they said in unison . a warm feeling flooded me . perhaps you should get to know her , he said . the girls all turned their noses at him and walked away . i snuck up behind my boyfriend and gave him a huge embrace . i was just talking about you . you have groupies , i said . sebastian was right . no i dont , he said humbly . he drew me close and kissed me by the open flames . i never dreamed wed have a hit on our hands , i said . i never did , either , he said . jagger and onyx and luna joined us by the fire pit . jagger maxwell , sebastian said , a drink in his hand . this is the last place id imagine bumping into you .	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jagger moved in close , out of earshot of the soccer snobs and matt . alexander and i have to make up for lost time . i thought now was as good a time as any to begin our new friendship . alexander is really picky about who he hangs out with , sebastian said protectively . rumor is you havent returned to romania , sebastian said . i started a club a few towns over . ive been talking to alexander about possibly starting one here . this town could really use a club , sebastian said . jaggers blue-and-green eyes lit up . then you might be the one to help me . i love clubs . and youre rightthis town could be a perfect place to open one . you dont know what hes really talking about , alexander warned . perhaps we can go into business together , jagger said to sebastian . maybe luna yawned and appeared bored . luna , jagger said , seizing the opportunity . i want you to meet alexanders best friend . alexanders best friend ? no , i think id remember , sebastian said , tonguetied . she grew up on a different time schedule than we did . but now we are all finally the same , jagger said . luna , sebastian might be interested in starting a coffin club here . no hes not , alexander said . he doesnt know what you are talking about . sebastian was lost in lunas spell , even though she was somewhat intimidating . any friend of alexanders is a friend of mine , right , alexander ? luna flirted . lets hope so , sebastian said . suddenly this party doesnt seem so insipid after all , she commented . i tried to block sebastian from luna . i think jameson needs our help in the kitchen . jameson can find someone else , luna said , gazing at sebastian . its a party , the night is young , and im out for blood . would you like to dance , sebastian ? sebastian looked as if he would have breathed in garlic if luna had asked him . so tell me what it was like growing up with alexander , luna said , leading him to the dance floor . jagger smiled a mischievous smile . onyx , would you like to dance ? onyx acted as if shed just been struck by cupids bow . of course , she said , and followed jagger . alexanderwhat do we do ? how about we dance , too ? when we arrived on the dance floor , alexander and i kept a watchful eye on the others . but after a few songs , we got distracted by our own connection . this was the reason to have a party , alexander said , kissing me . i was so lost in his eyes . id gotten so sidetracked that i wasnt allowing myself to enjoy the very thing id been dreaming about all my life : alexander sterling . i still want to be like you , i said . alexander pulled me into him and laid a dizzy-making kiss on my lipsso passionate and tender , my knees shook . luna bore a gaze that blazed through us . becky and matt applauded , and we got a few whistles . alexander and i embraced , and luna left the dance floor . how about a slow one ? he fiddled with the sound system until he found a song he liked . the four of us danced , joined by dullsvillian student couples . when the song was over , i was jolted out of our romantic entanglement . the pradabees were with the other pradabees , and the soccer snobs were mixing it up with the cheerleaders . trevor was flirting with scarlet , and onyx was hanging next to jagger . wheres sebastian ? hes probably in mortal babe heaven , alexander said . i appreciate all youve done for him . one other partygoer was not accounted for . luna was missing . bottles and trash littered the backyard of the mansion . alexander and i forced our way through the reveling students . a large crowd had gathered around the gazebo . i pushed through to find luna , several soccer snobs , and sebastian sitting in a circle . in the center , resting on its side , was the empty transylvania 1972 . the students , unbeknownst to them , were playing a deadly game of spin the bottle . we have to stop them , i said . the game seems quite uneven . she must be up to something , alexander said . the crowd was hooping and hollering , and several guys had formed a line vying for a seat in the circle . were waiting our turn , a guy said to me . luna spun the bottle , and it landed on a soccer snob .	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on the cheek , please , she said . she spun again . it landed on another soccer snob . on the cheek , please . he gently gave her a slobbering kiss on the cheek , to the crowds delight . she made a face and wiped it off with her sleeve . luna twirled the bottle again . it landed on sebastian . on the cheek , i know , he said . luna made a deadly stare at alexander , then gazed at sebastian . on the neck , please , she said coyly . sebastian was stunned , and the crowd cheered . she stood up and flipped back one of her pink wednesday addams braids to expose her porcelain flesh . luna put her waify arms around sebastians waist . we have to stop this , i said to alexander . hes going to bite her ! he better not ! alexander charged forward , but the cheering crowd grew larger , blocking our path to the gazebo . sebastian grinned and began to lean in to luna . i squeezed myself in between a pair of petite cheerleaders . sebastian smiled , revealing two shiny fangs . lunas eyes closed and she leaned back with delight . i jumped between sebastian and luna , but at the last moment someone pulled me back . voices from the crowd yelled at me . alexander and i were mortified . sebastian was smiling , and luna was holding her neck , grinning . tiny drops of blood trickled down her neck . sebastian turned to me and alexander , his eyes hazy and his fangs red . he wiped his hand over his mouth and pulled alexander close . chapter one `` get real , phineas ! you ca n't expect me to believe this crap ! '' phineas mckinney frowned at his younger brother , who was clutching the steering wheel with white-knuckled desperation . obviously , last night 's confession had not gone as well as he had thought . `` freemont , you got ta know i would never lie to you- '' `` i know that ! '' freemont shot him a frantic look , then turned the windshield wipers up to a higher speed to combat the rain that pelted his thirteen-year-old , dented chevy impala . `` but that does n't leave me with a lot of options , you know ? first i thought you 'd gone crazy . then i thought you must be doing drugs . then when i tried to talk to you this afternoon , i thought you were dead ! i mean , seriously , start-the-damned-funeral dead ! '' `` i 'm not crazy , '' phineas muttered . `` and i do n't do drugs . '' the atmosphere in the car sizzled with tension , interrupted only by the noise of the wipers swishing back and forth . a wet , slushy sound , followed by a high-pitched , prolonged screech reminiscent of fingernails on a blackboard . phineas winced . there were times when having supersensitive hearing was not an advantage . freemont gave him a wary look . `` what-what about that last part ? the ... dead part ? '' slush-screech . freemont gulped audibly . `` you were n't really dead , were you ? '' `` i 'm alive now , '' phineas said quietly , then gave his brother a reassuring smile . `` do n't i look alive to you ? '' freemont did n't look reassured . his eyes had grown so wide , the whites gleamed as his gaze darted back and forth from his brother to the busy street in the bronx . `` you 're alive now ? `` it means my heart is beating . i 'm breathing- '' `` you were n't breathing this afternoon ! i almost called aunt ruth- '' `` i told you not to . '' phineas did n't want his aunt and sister to know the truth . aunt ruth would probably drag him into church and insist the reverend washington perform an exorcism on him . luckily , the female members of his family were out of town this weekend , singing with the choir at some event in buffalo . `` i did n't know what to do ! i thought about calling an ambulance , but- '' freemont stomped on the brakes , tires spinning on the wet cement before the impala halted with a lurch . he slammed a fist on the horn , and the blaring noise made phineas grit his teeth . `` what the hell are you stopping for , a**hole ? '' freemont hollered at the car in front of them . `` people usually stop for red lights . phineas 's attempt at a joke fell flat . his brother was still looking at him like he 'd grown a second head .	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`` i have excellent night vision , you know . you want me to drive ? '' freemont leaned forward , a possessive glint in his eyes as he squeezed the steering wheel with fisted hands . `` i need to drive . it keeps me calm . '' this was calm ? phineas had n't expected a full-fledged panic attack this evening . last night his brother had remained quiet during the confession , just nodding his head as if he accepted it all . but phineas had to admit now that it was highly unusual for his brother to remain quiet for more than sixty seconds . freemont had been stunned speechless . `` i did warn you , '' phineas reminded his brother . `` i told you not to go down into the basement . '' `` i thought you were quoting a line from a bad movie . '' freemont yelled . `` i told you , i thought you 'd gone crazy ! '' `` i explained it all last night , how i ended up a vampire , and how i needed to do my death-sleep all day in the basement with the window boarded up . '' `` yeah , well , i did n't really catch that last part , you know what i 'm saying ? the minute you said 'vampire , ' i thought you 'd gone bat-shit on me . i did n't hear nothin ' after that . i was too busy trying to figure out how we could afford to send you to a nut hut so you could get your head screwed back on . '' `` i 'm perfectly fine , freemont . i was just ... dead for a few hours . '' `` that 's not normal , bro ! '' `` it is for a vampire . '' freemont flinched , then turned to glare at the stoplight . the light turned green , and freemont accelerated slowly . `` i 'm not shittin ' you , freemont . did n't you see me drink a bottle of blood ? '' `` you said it was blood , but what the hell , you could have had a v8 . if you were really a vampire , would n't you be chomping down on people 's necks ? not that i 'm offering mine , you understand- '' `` i hang with the good vamps . we do n't bite people . '' he 'd explained all this last night , how some bad vampires had transformed him and held him prisoner until he 'd been able to join the good vamps and help them fight the bad vampires they called malcontents . he 'd even shown freemont his fangs , although he had n't extended them . he 'd tried his best not to freak his brother out . `` you saw my fangs , remember ? '' freemont waved a hand in dismissal . `` you could have had them filed into points . it 's totally wack , but there are crazy people who do weird shit to themselves . hell , i saw a guy on tv who had his tongue split so he 'd look like a snake . '' `` you think you 're a vampire . if that 's not seriously crazy , i do n't know what is . '' freemont took a deep breath . `` we 'll get you better , phin . i 'll get a full-time job , drop out of school- '' `` no ! you just finished your freshman year , and you 're doing great . i 'm not letting you drop out . '' freemont stiffened with an indignant look . you 've been taking care of us , paying all the bills , for eight years . `` you 're finishing college , '' phineas said sharply , then noticed the stubborn clench of freemont 's jaw . his little brother was becoming a man . five years ago , when phineas had been transformed at the age of twenty-three , his brother had been a skinny fourteen-year-old , all bony elbows and knobby knees . the aging process had screeched to a halt for phineas , so he tended to forget that his younger brother and sister kept growing . he and freemont looked close to the same age now . phineas softened his voice . `` i need your help , bro . '' `` anything , man . whatever medical attention you need . phineas 's chest expanded with warmth . his brother had grown into a good man . now if he could just convince him of the truth . `` turn right at this next street . '' i thought you wanted to go to brooklyn . '' `` i do , but we need to make a stop first . '' freemont turned onto a street lined with narrow wooden-framed houses with sagging front porches . `` pull in there . '' phineas pointed at an empty space between two parked cars . `` i 'll be blocking a driveway . '' `` we wo n't be here long . '' while his brother stopped and shifted into park , phineas surveyed the neighborhood .	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because of the rain , the sidewalks were empty . the house was dark , no lights glowing in the windows . `` i do n't think anyone 's home , '' freemont said . `` that 's for the best . '' then why are we here ? '' phineas unlatched his seat belt . keep your eyes on the porch . '' `` there 's nothin ' on the porch . '' `` what are you- '' freemont 's words cut off when phineas teleported to the dark porch . he waved at the car , then teleported back to the front seat . freemont was a few shades paler , and his mouth was hanging open . phineas could n't help but smirk . freemont gulped , then his jaw dropped open again . phineas snapped his seat belt on . `` told you i was n't crazy . '' `` then i must be crazy , '' freemont whispered . `` i 'm trippin ' . '' freemont shook himself . `` i did n't see you get out of the car . you 're not even wet , bro . how did you get to the porch ? '' `` teleportation . '' `` tele-what ? is n't that some sort of spaceman shit ? '' freemont stiffened . `` were you abducted by aliens ? did they stick a probe up your ass ? '' freemont , i 'm a vampire ! '' phineas grabbed the rearview mirror and twisted it toward himself . freemont leaned over to peer into the mirror . he gasped , looked at phineas , then back at the mirror . phineas shoved the mirror back in place . `` you-you 're really a vampire ? '' freemont whispered . `` damn , phineas . '' freemont sat back with a horrified look . i mean , this is some weird-assed , spooky shit . '' `` i know , but it 's true , bro . i drink from bottles . '' phineas motioned toward the gearshift . freemont continued to stare at him . phineas waved a dismissive hand . `` i was attacked by some bad vampires . freemont grimaced . `` what did they do to you , man ? '' it was scary as hell and really nasty . '' freemont 's eyes widened . `` they stuck a probe up your ass ? '' they ripped my fuckin ' throat out , okay ? so now that you know how grisly it was , will you shut up and take me to brooklyn ? '' freemont shifted into drive and pulled out into the street . you act like you got a bug up your- '' `` do n't say it ! '' while freemont drove , he shook his head and muttered to himself , `` a vampire ? i thought he was a security guard for some old white dude . '' `` the old white dude is a five-hundred-year-old vampire named angus mackay . he and his wife , emma , run mackay security and investigation . '' `` five hundred years old ? can he still get it up ? '' `` i would assume so , since they seem happily married , but i 've never asked . '' phineas looked out the window at the rain pouring in sheets off storefront awnings and splattering on broken sidewalks . it was thanks to angus and emma that he 'd discovered the good vamps . he 'd found more than employment with them . he 'd found a new extended family , mostly guys . he 'd laughed with them , fought with them , mourned with them . the guys had become his brothers . it had started off like one big bachelor party , but in the last few years , the men had fallen like flies . even gregori , the famous playboy of the vampire world . he 'd hooked up with the president 's daughter . phineas enjoyed teasing them that all their newfound marital bliss was due to his expertise as the love doctor , but the joke was on him . he was like the painter who owned the only house in the neighborhood that needed painting . everybody could find love but the love doctor . and it was n't for lack of trying . he 'd dated some vamp women he 'd met at the vampire clubs . he 'd thoroughly enjoyed playing the role of a popular ladies ' man until he realized they saw him as nothing more than a novelty act , something to try out of curiosity before they flitted away to the next distraction . he wanted to be more than that . he wanted someone who would look past his outward appearance to connect with his soul . someone who would see him as special . worthy of a lifetime , not a single night . he 'd tried over and over with the mortal latoya , believing his perseverance would eventually pay off . she 'd taunted him that the love doctor did n't know what love was .	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meanwhile , the other guys were all snagging some luscious babes . shoot , connor had even scored a real live angel . carlos had found a girl willing to risk death in order to become a were-panther like him . the ladies who 'd married vamps were all willing to give up mortality to stay with their husbands . angus 's wife , emma , was a vamp , and just recently , roman 's wife , shanna , had changed over . and they all did it for love . where was the love for the love doctor ? who would ever see him as worthy ? certainly not her ... `` you look bummed out , '' freemont said , dragging phineas away from his depressing thoughts . `` is it hard being a ... you know ... '' `` vampire ? '' phineas gave him a wry look . `` you can say the word without getting bitten . and yeah , sometimes it 's kinda hard . '' he 'd gained a life that could last for centuries , but it could only happen in darkness . `` if i was a vampire , i 'd miss fried chicken . and waffles . '' `` i miss ... blue . i can never see a blue sky again . '' his brain was instantly flooded with a memory of her pretty blue eyes . her again . he quickly shoved her from his mind . brynley jones was beautiful , brave , and clever-the perfect female human , except for one problem . she was n't always human . and her hatred of vampires was as big as the snout on her face when she shifted . she was the worst possible woman to obsess over . his brother took a deep breath . i 'm with you , bro . what kind of help do you need ? '' i needed a place to stay . some wheels . i quit my job last night . '' did you get pissed off with the old dude ? '' phineas shrugged . i already have another career lined up . we 're going to the digital vampire network in brooklyn . it 's a tv network just for vamps . '' i made a commercial there about two weeks ago for a drink called blardonnay-half synthetic blood , half chardonnay . '' `` i 'm being punked , right ? '' `` no , it 's true . '' first phineas had made a commercial with the president 's daughter just as a joke , but he 'd performed so well , the director had asked him to do it for real with a vampire costar named tiffany . the commercial had enjoyed an instant success , making phineas mckinney an overnight sensation in the vampire world . `` they call me the blardonnay guy now . i 'm really popular . '' `` from a commercial ? '' freemont pulled to a stop at another red light . `` how come i have n't seen it ? '' `` it 's a dvn commercial . only vamps see it . and now they want me to star in one of their tv shows . '' freemont blinked . `` hot damn , phineas ! are you famous ? '' but only around other vampires . '' `` that 's awesome , man . '' freemont 's eyes gleamed with pride . `` i always knew you 'd be famous someday , although i thought it would be with boxing . never could figure out what happened with that . '' phineas quickly changed the subject . `` we 're going to dvn , 'cause i 'm doing a special interview at the end of the nightly news . '' `` you 're going on television tonight ? '' when phineas nodded , freemont looked him over , frowning . phineas looked down at his jeans and bright orange , number seven knicks t-shirt . `` what 's wrong with- '' he stopped when his brother stomped on the gas , swinging the car into a u-turn . `` it 's simple , dude . if you want to be a celebrity , you got ta look like one . right now , you look like a giant cheez-it . you just leave it to me . phineas smiled . `` what are you , my agent ? '' `` can i be ? '' freemont 's eyes lit up . `` i 'll take care of everything , bro . ten minutes later , phineas was slipping on a black tuxedo jacket in a dressing room at leroy 's house of class . the white shirt had ruffles on the cuffs . he 'd look like a gigolo , or a scotsman , he thought with a snort . he 'd seen angus and some of the other guys wear frilly shirts like this with their fancy kilts . `` you do n't think this is overdoing it ? '' `` you 're looking fine , bro . '' freemont clenched a fist . like james bond , going to a casino .	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you want to take a look in the mirror ? '' how do you shave in the morning ? '' `` once the sun comes up , i do n't do anything . '' freemont handed him a black silk tie . `` you gon na be able to put this on ? '' `` you want some new shoes ? '' `` no , the boots need to stay . '' phineas knotted the tie around his neck . `` how much is this gon na set me back ? '' `` it 's free , bro . leroy is lamont 's dad . you know , lamont ? '' with a smile , phineas nodded . lamont was freemont 's best friend from high school . when the two were together , the other kids called them the full monty . `` i did n't know his dad ran a tuxedo rental place . '' `` oh , this is a lot more than tuxedos . leroy 's house of class has everything ! wedding dresses and fancy gowns . costumes for everything from renaissance fairs to pimp-and-ho parties . he 's even got hula skirts and tiki torches if you want to do a luau . he 's got canopies and tables and chairs and fancy tablecloths . '' freemont yanked his t-shirt over his head , then put on a gold silk shirt . `` lamont works here full-time , but they let me work part-time as much as i can . '' freemont shucked his jeans and pulled on some black leather pants . `` i do deliveries , help set up tables and chairs . i usually drive one of their limos on saturday night , but there 's nothing happening tonight , so they did n't need me . which is good news , 'cause leroy is letting us borrow a limo . '' phineas paused a moment while his brother put on some shiny black dress shoes . `` i appreciate you working to help pay your tuition , but do n't overdo it . you need to keep your grades up . '' freemont rolled his eyes like he usually did when phineas acted more like a father than a brother . but with nine years ' difference in their ages , it was something phineas had trouble avoiding . he was the one who had run off their father , so he felt responsible for his younger siblings . freemont shrugged on a purple velvet jacket trimmed with faux leopard fur , then plopped a leopard-skin fedora on his head . `` now i 'll look like your agent . '' `` you look like a pimp . '' `` pimp ? freemont flipped up his collar . `` show me the money ! '' `` freemont- '' `` i know what i 'm doing , bro . '' he grabbed a wooden walking stick with a gold knob on the end and twirled it through his fingers . `` should i ask leroy to loan us a few party girls for the evening ? you 'll look more like a celebrity with some pretty ladies on your arm . '' `` party girls ? '' phineas frowned , wondering if leroy had a little business going on the side . `` it 's legit , man . sometimes people want a few pretty girls to tend bar and wait tables at their parties . the girls are under strict orders not to fraternize . `` do n't worry about women . there 'll be plenty at dvn , hoping to get on tv . and my costar will be there . `` blond and booty-licious . '' freemont gave him a knuckle pound . `` you da man ! '' he led phineas down a hall toward the back door of leroy 's establishment . `` as your new agent , i 'm gon na need a name that 's tight . you need one , too , bro . '' `` i 'm dr. phang in the vampire world . also known as the love doctor . '' freemont 's eyes narrowed as he nodded . `` that 's buck . i bet you get laid all the time . '' phineas winced inwardly . the silly names had worked well enough for one-night stands , but eventually , he 'd grown tired of feeling like a joke that was funny only one time . freemont grabbed a set of keys off a peg by the back door . `` will you introduce me to the tiffany babe ? '' `` yes , but remember she 's a vamp . she might see you as a snack more than a stud . '' freemont gulped and eased a finger around the collar of his gold silk shirt . `` you 've got a weird life , bro . '' phineas patted him on the back . thanks to his brother , he now looked a lot more convincing in his new role as a television star . freemont opened the back door and strode into the parking lot .	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`` so if you 're dr. phang ... '' phineas followed him , grateful that the rain had finally stopped . he stepped around puddles to keep his boots as dry as possible . freemont halted with a jerk . i 'll be da freeze . kinda like freemont , but better . da freeze , the ice man . phineas bit his lip to keep from grinning . his brother reminded him of himself five years ago . `` it 's more than cool , man . i 'm an icy cold blast of refreshment ! '' freemont opened the door to a purple limousine . `` only the best for my famous brother . '' `` what a bunch of hot babes , '' freemont whispered as they entered the lobby of the digital vampire network . `` are you sure they 're all ... `` yes , they are , '' phineas whispered back . `` and they all have super hearing , so be careful what you say . '' freemont nodded , his wide-eyed gaze darting around the crowded lobby . `` your life is seriously weird . '' `` you ai n't seen nothin ' yet , '' phineas muttered , then headed toward the reception desk . `` oh my god , it 's the blardonnay guy ! '' a pretty brunette squealed . more gasps and squeals emanated from the scantily clad young ladies who frequented the lobby every night , hoping to be discovered . they rushed toward phineas , all talking at once . `` i just love your commercial ! '' `` you 're even more handsome than denzel ! '' `` can i have an autograph please ? '' phineas held up his hands to ward off the full-court press , but before he could say anything , freemont blocked the girls with his walking stick . `` we appreciate your enthusiasm , but dr. phang has to do an interview right now . if you can wait till he 's finished , he might be able to spare you a few minutes . '' `` we 'll be here ! '' a blonde held up a blardonnay bottle . `` will you sign my bottle , dr . phang ? '' a brunette in a cheerleader costume winked at phineas . `` i want you to sign my thigh . '' `` i 'll let you sign my breast ! '' another posed , showing off her most talented assets , barely contained in a tight spandex halter . `` that 's all good . '' freemont used his walking stick to herd them back . `` but i will need to thoroughly inspect all writing surfaces before i can allow my client to sign . security protocol , you understand . '' phineas snorted as he approached the receptionist 's desk . it 's susie , right ? '' she blushed , almost as red as the dyed streaks in her black hair . i just love your commercial , dr . `` i 'm his agent . '' freemont slid his pinched thumb and forefinger along the brim of his fedora . `` you can call me da freeze . '' for security reasons , we ask all our visitors to wear name tags . '' susie smiled shyly at phineas . `` of course , you do n't need a name tag , dr. phang . she wrote freemont 's new name on a name tag . devries . '' `` no , da freeze . the ice man . '' a confused look flitted over susie 's face , then she scribbled another name . theismann . '' she passed him the name tag , then scurried toward the double doors behind her . frowning at his name tag , freemont whispered , `` does n't she understand english ? '' `` we really should hurry now . '' susie held open the door . `` they were expecting dr. phang in makeup five minutes ago . '' after a few minutes in the makeup chair , phineas was escorted to recording studio # 3 where he greeted gordon , the director . `` hey , phineas . '' gordon shook hands with him , then gave freemont and his name tag a curious look . `` i 'm dr. phang 's agent , '' freemont boasted . `` and my brother , '' phineas added with a grin . gordon nodded , his eyes twinkling with excitement . he and stone cauffyn were the only ones at dvn who knew what phineas was really up to tonight . `` stone and tiffany are ready for you . as phineas approached the set , which consisted of three chairs on a carpeted dais , tiffany jumped to her feet , her br**sts jiggling and dangerously close to falling out of the sexy red dress she was wearing . phang ! '' with a big grin , she threw her arms around his neck . `` do n't you just love it ? we 're famous ! i want to kiss you , but i do n't dare mess up my makeup . 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`` i 'm getting fan mail , can you believe it ? and all the girls want to know if i 've slept with you . you do n't mind if i say yes , do you ? '' she pressed closer , rubbing her brsts against him as she slid her hands down his chest . `` it would n't have to be a lie , you know . '' `` well , i- '' phineas grabbed her hands to keep them from venturing too far south . how could he put this ? he did n't want to have sex with her just to give her something to talk about with her fans . gordon shouted . `` we go live in three minutes . '' `` we 'll talk later , '' phineas told tiffany , then he took a seat , sandwiched between her and stone cauffyn , the newscaster who had just finished doing the nightly news in studio # 2 . the sound guy clipped tiny microphones onto the guys ' lapels , then struggled to find a place to attach tiffany 's mike . `` oooh , that tickles ! '' `` does my hair look all right ? '' stone asked the makeup girl . `` you look perfect , '' she replied , then winked at phineas . `` two minutes , '' gordon announced . `` testing , testing , '' stone said , and the sound guy gave him a thumbs-up . `` take a taxi , tally-ho . '' phineas gave him a questioning look , then realized the newscaster was warming up . `` the voluptuous vampire ventured into the velvet night , '' stone announced in a serious tone . `` peter potter from poughkeepsie packs a pretty pickle in his pants . '' phineas glanced at his brother who was being herded toward the back of the room . freemont grinned at him and punched the air with his fist . `` billy baker bumped into a barmaid and barfed his blissky on her bosom , '' stone continued , then lowered his voice to a soft whisper . phineas shifted in his chair and unbuttoned his tuxedo jacket . `` ten seconds , '' gordon announced , then held up his hand to show them five seconds , four , three , two , then he pointed his index finger at them . they were live on the air . chapter two `` good evening . '' stone focused on the camera with the red glowing light . `` tonight , the digital vampire network is proud to bring you the moment you 've been waiting for-our special bonus feature . '' the red light blinked to a second camera , and stone shifted his gaze . `` as the threat of global vampire apocalypse fades into the sunset , the undead have turned their attention to ... something completely different . i 'm referring to the latest sensation on dvn-not a show , but an advertisement for the most recent addition to vampire fusion cuisine , a mixture of synthetic blood and chardonnay called blardonnay , which is , of course , manufactured by one of our sponsors , romatech industries . '' stone motioned to his guests as the camera backed up for a wider shot . `` it is my pleasure to introduce the actors from that commercial : dr. phang and tiffany , otherwise known as the blardonnay guy and girl . '' tiffany giggled and waved at the camera , while phineas smiled . `` now that your acting careers have skyrocketed , '' stone continued , `` can you tell us how your lives have changed ? '' `` oh , i 'm so happy now ! '' tiffany clasped her hands together . `` i 've always known i was destined to be a star . i mean , when you look like this '' -she twisted in her chair to strike a provocative pose- '' it 's obvious you belong in front of a camera . '' stone 's face remained expressionless as he regarded her . `` there is a theory that those who are extremely good-looking could also be considered more attractive . '' phineas 's mouth twitched . `` a bold theory , stone . '' `` yes , i have been incredibly blessed , but '' -tiffany heaved a forlorn sigh that carried the added bonus of causing her brsts to heave- '' unfortunately , beauty such as mine tends to be overwhelming . some might even call it ... a curse . '' with a sniffle , she wiped away an imaginary tear . phineas struggled to keep a straight face as he patted tiffany 's hand . `` buck up , sweetness . she leaned to the side to give him a hug , which mashed her br**sts together . `` you 're so wonderful , dr. phang . and i have to say that i 'm ever so grateful to dvn for giving me this opportunity to show the vampire world how truly talented i am . now everyone will know that i have much more to offer than an exquisitely beautiful face . 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stone 's gaze flitted to her br**sts . `` yes , i can tell you are truly gifted . '' `` i 'm just thrilled everyone is taking me seriously now . '' phineas winked at her . as far as he knew , half the men at dvn had already taken tiffany quite seriously . no way was he getting in line . `` and how about you , dr . `` has your life changed for the better ? '' i was finally able to quit my old job . '' `` there 's a rumor going around dvn that you 've agreed to play a role on one of our popular soap operas . '' `` it 's not a rumor . '' phineas aimed a dashing grin at the camera . `` i 'm in contract negotiations to star on as the vampire turns . '' tiffany squealed and latched on to his arm , leaning toward him for another hug . `` oh , dr. phang ! she grinned at stone . `` i have good news , too . i was just hired to do a commercial for vampos , the after-dinner mint that gets rid of blood breath . '' `` and i plan to make more blardonnay commercials , '' phineas added , then touched tiffany 's hand . `` with you , of course . '' `` oh yes , dr. phang ! i just love working with you . '' she squeezed his arm and gave the camera a dramatic look . `` we 've become very close . '' `` tell me , dr. phang , '' stone continued . `` how did you acquire such an interesting name ? are you really a doctor ? '' `` i took on the name five years ago when i was transformed , '' phineas explained . `` the title of doctor is honorary and refers to my high level of expertise in all manners of love . '' stone 's face remained blank . they call me the love doctor . '' it was a load of crap that phineas felt like he 'd outgrown , but it probably fit his new persona of an up-and-coming , super-sexy star . `` i do n't like to brag , you understand , but i 'm naturally attuned to universal love vibrations , and that gives me an uncanny ability to sense a woman 's needs and fulfill her every desire . '' tiffany pressed against his arm . `` nobody fulfills me like dr . `` you do n't say , '' stone continued . `` well , i can certainly attest to dr. phang 's newfound popularity . dvn has been flooded with calls and e-mails . the women love the way you look in a bath towel , and the men want to know if you have a special workout regimen . '' `` he has a gorgeous chest , '' tiffany purred while she rubbed a hand over his tuxedo jacket . phineas grabbed her hand before she could get carried away . `` i was already in good shape when i was transformed . i used to be a boxer . '' and a drug dealer on the side , but he did n't want his family to know about that . hell , he did n't want anyone to know . `` a boxer ? how fascinating , '' stone continued in his bland voice . `` you mentioned quitting a job . were n't you employed by mackay security and investigation ? '' finally , stone was getting to the point of the interview . `` yeah , i worked for angus mackay . for five lousy years . '' `` lousy ? '' `` you would n't believe how lousy . seven nights a week , no time off , no vacation . and no hazard pay ! they ordered me to risk my life , over and over again , and for what ? minimum wage ? '' for the first time , stone 's face showed an expression . `` i did n't realize angus mackay was a bad employer . '' `` he 's the worst . and you know what really pisses me off ? that he has the gall to pretend that he 's the good guy ! '' stone sat back with a stunned look . `` you do n't believe angus mackay is a good guy ? '' i tell you , the whole time i worked for him , i never saw any of his employees get killed . but boy did they slaughter a bunch of other vampires . '' `` you 're referring to the malcontents they killed in battle ? 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angus and his sanctimonious friends-who the hell are they to decide what 's the right way for the rest of us to live our lives ? '' `` so you do n't see anything wrong with the so-called malcontents ? '' they 're the ones who transformed me and gave me eternal life . `` but you worked for mackay s and i for several years , '' stone reminded him . `` they 're the number one enemy of the malcontents . '' `` i needed a paycheck , you know . i 'm a young vampire , so i have n't had centuries to acquire wealth like those rich old farts who ordered me around like a servant . but now that i have a new career , i can finally do what i 've wanted to do for a long time . '' phineas glared at the camera . `` angus mackay , you old turd , go to hell ! '' `` those are strong words . '' `` i mean it , '' phineas insisted . `` all those vamps make me sick . acting so morally superior because they drink out of bottles while they go around murdering other vampires . they 're a bunch of hypocrites ! do you know they executed casimir without even giving him a chance to surrender ? what kind of shit is that ? '' `` well , i- '' `` and you want to hear something really funny ? '' phineas continued . `` for the last couple of years , angus thought one of the malcontents , stanislav serpukhov , was betraying the russian coven in brooklyn and reporting to me . but the truth was , i was reporting to him . '' a series of gasps reverberated around the studio . tiffany tilted her head with confusion , while stone stared at him with his mouth open . phineas narrowed his eyes on the camera . `` so you guys out there who 've been trying to assassinate stanislav , you need to stop . he 's not a traitor . '' `` are you saying you were a double agent ? '' no harm in letting out the big secret now that i 've changed careers . '' phineas winked at the camera . `` i like to live dangerously , you know . '' stone took a deep breath . `` well , that 's all the time we have for tonight . i 'd like to thank our guests for coming and congratulate them once again for their phenomenal rise to stardom . '' tiffany blew a kiss at the camera . `` i 'd like to thank all the little people for admiring me so much . '' `` thank you for watching dvn , the world 's leading vampire network , '' stone added with a bland smile . gordon announced . he gave phineas a thumbs-up . `` you are living dangerously . '' stone stood as he unclipped his mike . `` it 'll be worth it . '' phineas handed his mike to the sound guy , then strode toward his brother , who was studying him with a puzzled frown . tiffany latched on to his arm . freemont asked . phineas motioned to tiffany , who clung to his arm . `` you wanted to meet my lovely costar ? tiffany , this is my brother and my agent , da freeze . '' she grinned at freemont . `` are n't you adorable ! you look like phineas , except younger and more ... her gaze drifted to his neck . freemont stepped back . `` i just ate a bunch of garlic . '' `` we need to go somewhere private , '' phineas said . tiffany 's eyes widened . `` you want a threesome ? '' `` no , i need to talk to my brother . '' freemont scowled at him . `` you-you do n't want me ? '' tiffany 's shoulders slumped . you can come , too . '' she perked up and grinned . `` i know the perfect place . she ushered them out of the studio and down the hall to an unmarked door . `` this is a storage room for old costumes . i have secret rendezvous here all the time . '' phineas followed her inside , flipped on the lights , and shut the door . `` it 's not exactly a secret if you meet all the guys here . '' freemont snorted , then strode down an aisle lined with crowded clothes racks on each side . he was pissed , phineas could tell , but phineas would deal with him later . `` okay , tiffany . '' `` listen to me good . '' he dragged her hands off his shoulders . `` you 're not hav*g sx with me . '' her gaze flitted toward freemont , who turned left at the end of the aisle and disappeared behind a rack of clothes . `` no , not with him , either , '' phineas said . `` tiffany , look at me . you have a contract for three more blardonnay commercials and a vampos commercial .	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you do n't need to sleep around anymore . '' `` but it 's worked well- '' `` tiffany , you made it . put your old life behind you , and let you talent shine through . you 're a success now , and you deserve it . '' she blinked and whispered , `` i ... deserve it ? '' `` that 's the nicest thing anyone 's ever told me . '' phineas gave her a wry smile . `` i learned the hard way how easy it is to screw up your life when you do n't respect yourself . '' i need to talk to my brother . '' with a shy smile , she headed toward the door . phineas turned and could n't spot his brother . `` freemont , where are you ? '' a hand waved in the back corner , so phineas tunneled between some dresses on a rack and found himself in a second aisle . he dove through another rack of clothes and discovered a wall lined with shelves . shoes , handbags , and hats decorated the shelves , and toward the back wall , freemont was examining a pair of cowboy boots . phineas heard the click of the door , signaling tiffany 's departure . `` okay , we can talk now . '' freemont grimaced as he stuffed the boots back on the shelf . `` you told me you were a good vampire . '' `` then what was all that- '' `` i 'm working undercover . '' `` yeah , i heard what you said ! you 're a stinkin ' double agent , working for the nasty vampires that kill people ! '' `` no , i 'm a good guy , '' phineas insisted , then lowered his voice . `` freemont , you got ta trust me . i still work for mackay s and i . the interview was a setup . '' `` did you see a video on the internet a few weeks ago that claimed vampires were true ? it showed a swordfight , and a guy in a kilt decapitated another guy who turned to dust . '' freemont nodded . `` i thought it was a movie trailer . lamont and i wanted to see the movie , but we could never find the name of it . `` the government removed it . because it was real . '' `` it was a real battle . `` you fought in a real battle ? with a sword ? '' i 've been in several battles , and i 've killed a few malcontents . the guy whose head was cut off was casimir , the leader of the malcontents . '' `` so the bad guys were defeated ? '' `` yes , but there are still a few malcontents out there . casimir had a girlfriend , corky courrant , who does a tv show called live with the undead . '' `` she recorded the video of casimir 's execution , then posted it on youtube . that means she broke the secret of vampire existence . that 's about the biggest crime you can commit in our world . '' `` her name is corky ? '' stay with me , freemont . after she posted the video , she came back here to dvn and continued doing her show as if she 'd done nothing wrong . she claims she 's heir to the malcontent throne and vampires all over the world should follow her and call her queen corky . '' `` oh god , i hate her ! '' tiffany hissed from across the room . phineas jerked around , but could n't see her . `` tiffany ! you were supposed to leave the room . '' she emerged through a rack of hanging clothes . i hate corky as much as anybody . '' `` so this corky is really bad ? '' `` she 's evil , '' tiffany hissed . `` evil queen bitch , '' phineas clarified . `` she 's been badmouthing us good vamps on her show , calling us a bunch of thugs and murderers . she even bragged about how she started the vampire apocalypse . roman summoned her to coven court three times , but she ignored him . '' `` roman draganesti , coven master for the east coast , '' phineas explained . `` and he 's owner of romatech industries where they make synthetic blood and where i 'm head of security . '' `` corky 's been mocking roman and the good vamps , claiming she 's above our system of law and justice , '' phineas continued . `` roman had no choice but to issue a warrant for her arrest , but then she went into hiding and now she records her show somewhere in secret . we have n't been able to locate her . '' `` oh my gosh , '' tiffany whispered . `` that 's why you acted like a malcontent sympathizer during the interview . you want to convince corky you 're on her side , so you can flush her out . '' phineas regarded tiffany with surprise .	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she was n't as stupid as she pretended to be . you really are working undercover . '' we 're undercover brothers ! '' phineas gave his brother a stern look . `` i want you to stay out of trouble . '' i 've got your back , bro . '' `` i appreciate that , but i do n't want you- '' `` do n't tell me to stay out of this , '' freemont interrupted with a scowl . `` you involved me when you invited me here . '' `` i needed to convince everyone that i 'd left mackay s and i , and that i 'm hanging with a new crowd . i suggested going to you , and angus agreed . we always have a shortage of day guards , since not many mortals know about us , so angus is interested in hiring you . he said they could work around your college schedule . '' `` i could work with you ? '' i told him you might be interested . '' he had jumped at the chance to include his brother , but now he wondered if his decision had been selfish . for the past few years , he 'd felt like there was a ticking bomb over his head . sooner or later , and probably sooner , it would explode the instant that his family realized he was n't aging . when that happened , he would be left with only two options . one : tell his family the truth and deal with the consequences . two : disappear . he could fake his death , leave them to mourn , and never see them again . or he could spare their grief by erasing himself from their memories . as if he had never existed . angus recommended the last option . a swift surgical strike , he called it , somewhat like amputating a limb . a part of you would be forever lost , but you would survive . for phineas , the thought of losing his family felt more like having his heart ripped out . too painful to consider , so he 'd settled on telling them the truth , starting with his brother . when angus offered to hire freemont , it had seemed like the perfect solution . guarding vamps in their death-sleep during the day was usually a safe job since the malcontents were in their death-sleep , too . but now that his current mission was under way , phineas worried that his decision would expose his brother to some real danger . had he selfishly saved himself pain , only to foist it onto his family ? `` freemont , listen to me . it 's already dangerous enough for you to be here , pretending to be my agent . i do n't expect anything more from you . i have backup , so when things get dicey , i 'll be covered . i want you to lay low and- '' `` i can handle the spy stuff . '' freemont lifted his chin . `` this is my mission if i decide to accept it . as usual , if i am captured , the government will disavow any knowledge of my actions . i know how it works ! '' `` i want to help , too ! '' phineas groaned . but this is what you do . you continue to play the roles you 're doing now . and if anything dangerous comes up , you stay clear of it , understood ? '' when they nodded , he continued , `` we 'll hang out in the lobby , sign autographs , and see if corky sends any of her minions for me . '' `` you 'll have to be quick to take her prisoner , or she 'll teleport away , '' tiffany warned him . `` i know , '' phineas conceded . that was always a major problem when it came to catching bad vampires . casimir had eluded them for years by simply teleporting away whenever they got close . `` go on to the lobby . tiffany strode toward the door , and this time , phineas watched to make sure she left . freemont nodded with a sheepish look . `` i should n't have doubted you , man . '' phineas clapped him on the back . `` you 've had a lot of weird shit thrown at you tonight . '' freemont followed him to the door . `` one thing i do n't understand , though . why did n't you take tiffany up on her offer ? she 's beautiful and willing- '' `` i like her . `` yeah , but she 's willing , dude . and you 're the love doctor . you got ta spread the cure . '' his brother kept reminding him of himself about five years back . `` i admit there was a time when i would have jumped her . '' he cracked the door and peered outside . `` what happened to you , bro ? you seem different these days . '' and he 'd seen some bad shit . ravaged , dead bodies left behind by malcontents . whole families , even children , murdered because the malcontents enjoyed terrorizing the innocent .	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he 'd been thrust into life and death situations , and he 'd killed in battle . he could no longer pretend life was one big party . `` just because you 're older does n't mean you have to be boring , '' freemont muttered . phineas led him down a hall lined with dressing rooms and offices . `` when i first discovered i was undead and i could possibly live forever , it sorta went to my head , you know , like i was invincible and super-macho and could do whatever the hell i pleased with as many vamp ladies as i pleased . but then i realized they were all doing whatever they pleased , too . '' `` what 's wrong with that if you 're having fun ? '' phineas slowed his steps and lowered his voice . `` they did n't see me as a person . you think we 're a minority in the real world , you should try the vampire one . i was a curiosity that all the ladies wanted to experience , and once it was over , they moved on to the next form of entertainment . '' `` so you got tired of one-night stands ? '' freemont wrinkled his nose . eventually , i realized that being wanted as an oddity is an insult . i want to be appreciated for being myself . '' freemont nodded his head slowly . `` you want ... respect . and that 's why you told tiffany that stuff . '' phineas continued down the hall toward the lobby . yes , he wanted respect . he wanted love . he wanted the brass ring , the whole shebang , the happily-ever-after that the other guys were getting . but he was having trouble finding the dream girl . latoya had slipped through his fingers like mist , a dream that never became reality . a different vision invaded his mind . sky-blue eyes and a long mane of hair that glimmered with shades of brown , red , and gold . beautiful , impossible brynley . she was n't a dream , but a nightmare . dressed in a fur coat . he gestured to a door they passed by . `` that 's corky courrant 's office . i snuck in there two weeks ago when we were shooting the blardonnay commercial . i was searching for a clue as to where she could be hiding , but she 'd already cleaned it out . '' `` if she takes the bait tonight , we 'll find her . '' he pushed open the doors to the lobby , and they were greeted with a chorus of high-pitched squeals . he joined tiffany , signing autographs , while freemont protected him from any ominous-looking legs , arms , and br**sts he was asked to sign . the fun lasted about ten minutes , and then it happened . three armed men crashed through the front doors , shouting and waving their weapons . the crowd , mostly women , screamed and scrambled toward the back doors . `` everyone down on the floor and shut the hell up ! '' one of the intruders yelled . in case anyone had trouble understanding his thick russian accent , he punctuated his demands by shooting a few bullets into the ceiling . as the blare of gunfire echoed about the lobby , the screams quickly hushed . sheetrock particles rained down , leaving traces of white powder on the intruders ' black coats . the crowd dropped to the floor , women huddled together , quivering with a few frightened whimpers . phineas remained standing and motioned to his brother to stay put . freemont had crouched behind the receptionist 's desk with susie and tiffany . the russian guy was the leader , phineas figured . a malcontent , no doubt , sent by corky . he was armed with an automatic pistol and an ak-47 . the guys flanking him were mortal , judging from the bite marks on their necks . they either served corky voluntarily , or she had them under vampire mind control . one was tall and skinny , with a narrow face and long nose . rat face , phineas dubbed him . and the other guy , short and square , was blockhead . the three thugs scanned the room before focusing on him . the russian malcontent smirked . `` you are the one called dr . `` you will come with us . the queen wants you . '' phineas paused as if considering the invitation , then shrugged . i do n't know any queens . '' the russian pointed his automatic at the nearest girl , the cheerleader with phineas 's autograph on her thigh . `` you will come , or this one will die . her majesty , queen corky , must be obeyed . '' `` oh , that queen ! '' phineas raised his hands . with a sneer , the russian motioned to his minions . `` prepare him for the journey . '' rat face and blockhead approached him slowly , slipping their pistols into the shoulder holsters beneath their black coats .	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`` take off your jacket , '' the russian ordered , keeping his pistol and ak-47 trained on nearby girls . after phineas removed his tuxedo jacket , blockhead grabbed it and rifled through the pockets . he stuffed phineas 's wallet and cell phone into his own coat pockets . phineas kept his face blank , careful not to show how relieved he was that he 'd deleted all contacts and messages from his phone . `` roll up your sleeves , '' the russian demanded . `` we have heard mackay embeds tracking chips in all his vampires . '' `` i no longer work for them . '' phineas shoved his shirtsleeves up to his elbows . `` angus cut the chip out last night . '' the russian gave him a dubious look . `` you have no wound on your arm . '' `` it healed during my death-sleep . '' the russian jerked his head toward rat face . `` check him . '' rat face took a small electronic device from his pocket and skimmed it up and down phineas 's arms . `` he 's clean , dimitri . '' `` check him for weapons , '' the russian ordered . blockhead skimmed his hands over phineas . dimitri inclined his head . `` we will now escort you to the queen , where you will appear on her show . '' phineas put his jacket back on . `` it 'll be good publicity . '' freemont straightened and adjusted his hat . `` my client will expect reimbursement , you understand . he does n't do appearances for free . '' phineas shook his head , glaring at his brother . dimitri narrowed his eyes on freemont . `` nobody , '' phineas said at the same time freemont said , `` i 'm dr. phang 's agent . '' `` freemont , '' phineas gritted out through clenched teeth . dimitri 's sharp eyes darted back and forth between phineas and his brother , then he smiled . `` you have a mortal friend , dr . `` no , he 's a pain in the ass , '' phineas growled . `` cuff them both . having the mortal with us will ensure dr. phang 's good behavior . '' `` dammit , '' phineas muttered , glowering at his brother while rat face and blockhead snapped silver handcuffs around their wrists . `` the cuffs are just a precaution , '' dimitri said . `` we ca n't have dr. phang teleporting away and taking his mortal friend with him . '' rat face and blockhead seized phineas and freemont by the napes of their necks and steered them toward the front door . outside in the parking lot , phineas and his brother were shoved into the back of a delivery van . it was empty , except for stained carpet on the floor . the back doors slammed shut , and they were locked inside . no windows , phineas noted , so he would n't know where they were going . but just seconds earlier , he had spotted a black suv across the parking lot . robby and jack were prepared to follow . phineas heard more doors on the van bang shut . that was probably dimitri and his buddies climbing into the front seat . corky had to be located fairly close by if they were driving to her . phineas scowled at him . `` you have a lousy way of following directions . you were supposed to stay out of danger . '' `` i was n't going to leave you alone with them . '' freemont glared back . `` i 'm not a coward . '' the van lurched into motion . freemont gulped . phineas motioned with his head toward the front seat of the van , then mouthed the words , super hearing . phineas slid the heel of his right boot to the side , revealing a hidden red button . he punched the button , activating the new soundless tracking beam roman and laszlo had perfected in the lab at romatech . he slid the heel back in place . freemont 's eyes twinkled with excitement . oh yeah , queen bitch . we 've got you now . chapter three `` how kind of you to appear on my show , '' corky courrant said , smiling for the camera . phineas returned her smile . as far as he could tell , corky 's makeshift studio was in the basement of a duplex somewhere in brooklyn or queens . they had n't driven far , and he 'd been able to catch a glimpse of the residence after corky 's minions had hauled him and freemont from the back of the van . he sat on a tufted footstool , low to the ground to emphasize his inferior status , while next to him , corky posed in a high-backed , ornately carved , red velvet upholstered chair .	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he had to crane his neck to avoid peering straight at her massive bosom , which threatened to escape her low-cut , shimmering gold gown . her jeweled tiara and numerous rings glittered under the bright overhead lights . they had started the show with a recording of a trumpet fanfare befitting a queen . corky had confided in him that she 'd first heard the piece at the court of henry viii where she 'd been one of the king 's favorites . phineas figured she had a long history of using powerful men to get ahead . the wall behind them was draped in purple silk . in front of them , rat face worked the camera , and blockhead held the boom suspended over corky 's head . across the room , freemont perched stiffly on a metal folding chair while dimitri aimed his automatic pistol at him . another armed malcontent stood by the door , and phineas had counted three more upstairs on the ground floor . a total of seven men , but that should n't be a problem . angus was planning to hit with a dozen guys from mackay sandi . even though the mission was simple-capture corky-a nagging fear pricked at phineas . his orders were to stick close to corky and to not let her get away , but he had n't counted on his brother being here . he swallowed hard , then pasted a smile back on his face . `` thank you for inviting me , corky- '' she kicked him in the shin . `` miss corky . '' `` queen corky . '' his smile barely wavered . `` your most glorious majesty . i 've always been a big fan of your show . '' `` well , of course you are . '' she waved her hand in a regal fashion . `` my show has always enjoyed the highest ratings of any show on dvn . everyone adores my show . naturally , since everyone adores me . `` let 's talk a moment about those despicable , hateful bastards who 've been persecuting me , forcing me to take my spectacular show into hiding . i 'm talking , of course , about those bottle-drinking cowards who refuse to behave like true vampires . '' `` yes- '' `` and i 'm especially referring to their ringleaders , '' corky continued . `` roman draganesti , who invented that nasty swill he calls synthetic blood , and then he contaminated it even further with his disgusting vampire fusion cuisine . '' she paused , looking down her nose at phineas . `` you do n't actually enjoy that blardonnay , do you ? '' phineas made a face . `` i can barely stomach it . but a man 's got to make a living , you know . '' she patted the top of his head like he was her new pet . `` sadly , there are times when we must suffer for our art . but back to those vicious ringleaders-the worst one , without a doubt , is that wretched angus mackay , the head of mackay security and investigation . of course , we all know that organization is nothing more than a notorious gang of armed thugs . '' `` i 'm so glad i finally got away from them . they treated me like a dog . '' corky gasped with indignation . `` you poor man . do tell us more . '' her smile turned vicious . `` every vile and disgusting detail . '' first of all , i think they 're mentally unstable . '' `` i 've always suspected as much . '' `` well , it 's just a personal opinion , you understand , but i think they carry those huge swords around 'cause they 're compensating . when a guy runs around in a skirt for five hundred years , you got ta wonder about him , you know . '' corky snorted . the bastard who murdered my poor , beloved casimir was wearing one of those stupid kilts . those scottish barbarians will never- '' she gasped when the door crashed open and a horde of kilted barbarians rushed in at vampire speed . on second look only angus , robby , ian , and dougal were wearing kilts . the others wore pants , but would probably enjoy being called barbarians . swords clashed upstairs , and phineas realized some of angus 's team had engaged the guards on the ground floor . he leaped on corky and wrapped his arms around her . if she tried to teleport away , she 'd have to take him with her , along with his boot that still emitted a tracking beam . corky struggled against his hold . `` let me go , you traitor ! 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phineas 's heart lurched . his brother would never be able to overpower a vampire . he shoved corky toward robby , then teleported behind dimitri and wrenched the gun from his hand . he pulled back his arm to punch dimitri , but the russian vanished . the damned malcontents were always running away . but to his surprise , dimitri did n't bail on his queen . he rematerialized behind robby , who had looped the silver chain around corky . a knife flashed in the bright studio lights . `` robby , behind you ! '' phineas shouted . robby spun to face his attacker and grabbed dimitri 's arm . angus zoomed toward them and clunked the russian on the head with the hilt of his claymore . dimitri collapsed on the floor unconscious . meanwhile , corky wiggled free from the silver chain , and just as robby made a grab for her , she teleported away . robby and angus shouted in unison . a pall of disappointment fell with a whoosh over the room . they had taken everyone prisoner except the target . `` she got away ? '' `` can you follow her ? '' with a curse , phineas kicked the metal folding chair . `` we do n't know where she went . '' `` hot damn , '' freemont whispered . `` i 've never seen so many booty-licious babes in one room . '' `` they can hear you . '' phineas cast an apologetic look at caitlyn , toni , and lara , then leaned close to his brother . `` watch what you say once their husbands arrive . they have super hearing and super strength . '' freemont stopped ogling the women and gazed forlornly at the leopard-skin fedora he 'd placed in front of him on the long wooden table . they were sitting in a conference room at romatech , waiting for the strategy meeting to begin . after the fiasco at corky 's hideout , phineas had offered to teleport his brother back to dvn , so he could return the limo to leroy 's house of class , but freemont had insisted on sticking by his side . `` a friend of yours is a friend of mine , '' freemont had told him . `` and an enemy of yours is an enemy of mine . i 've got your back , bro , you know what i 'm saying ? '' phineas had pulled him into a hug , his heart swelling with love and pride . then he 'd teleported freemont to romatech and introduced him to his friends . the two mortals , rat face and blockhead , had been teleported to romatech , along with an unconscious dimitri . the prisoners were downstairs in the basement , the mortals in an interrogation room , and dimitri in the silver room to keep him from teleporting away . freemont mumbled . `` the old dude will never hire me now . '' phineas shifted in his chair . angus is pretty cool- '' `` but the bitch got away 'cause you had to save me . i should have stayed out of it , i guess . '' phineas gave him an annoyed look . `` did n't i tell you to lay low ? '' freemont winced and slumped lower in his chair . `` i totally blew it . '' most of the mackay sandi employees were busy elsewhere , but a few of the ladies had gathered early in the conference room . across the table , a very pregnant caitlyn panterra was discussing baby things with toni macphie . `` are all the women here knocked up ? '' `` toni and caitlyn are , '' phineas mumbled . these days , he was surrounded with happily married couples . lara di venezia grinned at them . `` scary , is n't it ? olivia 's expecting , too . i feel all alone these days . '' freemont sat up , smiling at the pretty redhead . `` i 'd be happy to keep you company . '' phineas nudged him with an elbow . `` lara is married to jack , one of the best swordsmen in the vampire world . '' freemont huffed with disappointment . `` are all the babes here married ? '' `` very happily married , '' phineas grumbled . `` have you seen latoya lately ? '' lara asked him . `` i thought you might have gone to new orleans for her birthday . i sent her a card last week , but i have n't heard back from her . '' latoya had never told him her birth date . probably because she did n't want a present from him . she 'd never wanted anything from him . `` latoya lafayette , '' lara replied . `` we were roommates when we both worked for the nypd . more than roommates , actually .	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but she 's never been able to accept the fact that i married a vamp . '' `` bummer , '' freemont mumbled . lara heaved a big sigh . she moved back to new orleans , and joined the police force there . you went to see her at christmastime , did n't you , phineas ? '' freemont eyed him curiously . not unless there was a new tradition for mistletoe that involved a girlfriend threatening to shoot off her boyfriend 's head . `` we do n't get along very well . '' `` i 'm sorry it has n't worked out for you , '' lara said , then shook her head sadly . `` i tried so many times to tell her what a nice guy you are , but- '' `` it 's okay , '' phineas interrupted her . `` she just does n't like vamps . '' `` exactly , '' lara agreed . `` so you should n't take it personally . she would have rejected any- '' `` i know . '' phineas gritted his teeth . lara gave him a dubious look , then thankfully turned her attention to freemont . `` i do n't mean to pry , but i heard you talking about mackay s and i . are you going to work with us ? '' freemont glanced at phineas . `` it would be buck . '' `` do n't forget you need to finish college , '' phineas murmured . freemont rolled his eyes . i 'm free for the rest of this summer . and i could take night classes from now on . '' `` i 'm just afraid i blew my chance . the old dude 's not going to want me now . i screwed up his last mission . '' `` it was n't your fault , '' lara insisted . `` vampires and shifters are stronger than us- '' `` shifters ? '' `` what the hell is a shifter ? '' `` oops , '' lara whispered . `` i did n't quite tell you everything . '' freemont sat back . there 's more spooky shit ? '' some of the people you 'll meet tonight are n't vampires . they 're not exactly human , either . '' `` they 're aliens ? '' `` no , they 're from earth . '' freemont exhaled with relief . `` those aliens really freak me out . i mean , why do they travel a jillion light-years just to stick a probe up someone 's ass ? '' `` they 're not aliens , '' phineas muttered , aware that the ladies in the room were snickering . `` so how do they shift ? do they phase from one alternate reality to another ? '' `` what kind of crap have you been watching ? there is no alternate reality . '' freemont 's gaze darted suspiciously around the room . `` because this is it ! has anyone in the entire history of our planet ever found a portal to another dimension ? '' freemont lifted a finger to make a point . `` if they stepped through , then they 're not here to tell us about it . '' lara chuckled . `` do n't encourage him , '' phineas muttered . `` so how does the shifting thing work ? '' they ascend into a more advanced , spiritual form , one that goes beyond the restraints of a physical body , so they exist as pure transcendent energy- '' `` they 're animals . '' `` they shift into animals , '' phineas repeated . `` like wolves . '' `` you mean werewolves ? '' freemont stiffened , his expression tinged with panic . `` you 're messing with me , right ? i mean , vampires are bad enough , but i figure they like to pick on the pretty ladies , so i 'm safe . but werewolves ! they 'll chew on anything . they 're big ! and bad ! '' `` and they 'll blow your house down . '' phineas 's smile quickly faded as the same old vision flitted through his mind . pale blue eyes the color of a summer sky . why did the most beautiful woman on earth have to belong to the canine family ? brynley was all wrong . and she hated vamps even more than latoya . why could n't he do like most of the vamp guys and fall for a nice mortal girl ? a mortal girl would be safe . maybe freemont was right , and he needed to go to a psychiatric hospital . he had to be crazy to have a female shifter constantly invading his thoughts . and not just any hairy old shifter , but a rich princess wolf who enjoyed snarling and growling at him . and that was when she was in human form . `` you 're not punkin ' me ? '' `` no , '' phineas said . `` you 'll meet phil . he 's a werewolf . '' and twin brother to big bad wolfie-girl . do n't think about her !	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if she knew how much he obsessed over her , she 'd probably bite off one of his ears . while she was still in human form . god knows what she 'd do to him as a wolf . `` there are other kinds of shifters , too , '' lara added . `` howard is a were-bear , and rajiv 's a were-tiger . caitlyn here is a were-panther . '' caitlyn raised a hand in greeting . freemont gasped . `` you 're a cat ? '' `` the lack of fur is a major clue . '' freemont 's gaze drifted down and then back up . `` but you 're pregnant . '' still smiling , she patted her big belly . he gulped and shifted his gaze to toni . `` the most awesome creature on the planet , '' she replied with a wry look . `` a human female . '' lara gave her a high five . freemont gave phineas an incredulous look . `` your life just gets weirder and weirder . '' the door swung open , and a group of mackay employees filed in . ian macphie and jack di venezia pulled up chairs to squeeze in next to their wives . `` another cat ? '' freemont whispered when carlos panterra sat next to caitlyn . `` and that 's the werewolf taking the chair beside you . '' freemont glanced warily at phil , who gave him a wolfish grin . at the foot of the table , emma mackay set phineas 's wallet and cell phone on the table and slid them down to him . `` one of the mortal prisoners had them . '' he pocketed them . emma took a seat . `` angus will be here shortly to begin the meeting . howard and j.l . are still at corky 's place , scouring it for clues . robby and olivia are handling the mortals . rajiv 's in the security office , keeping an eye on things , and we left mikhail and austin in the silver room to guard the malcontent . '' `` they piss him off the most . dimitri hates mikhail for being a russian on our side , and he hates austin because he 's immune to vampire mind control . '' `` i wish you let me talk to him . '' a newcomer strode into the room , talking with a thick russian accent . `` i would make him really mad . '' `` hey , stan . '' phineas gave him a knuckle pound as the former malcontent passed by . `` i 'm sorry , stanislav , '' emma said . `` but we ca n't let any malcontents know you 're here , not with the bounty they 've put on your head . '' stan nodded , then sat next to phineas . `` that was good what you said in the interview . maybe now my old friends not be so eager to kill me . '' `` i liked yer interview . '' ian 's mouth twitched . `` especially the part about angus being a rich old fart . '' everyone chuckled , including emma . `` and then , ye told him to go to hell , '' ian continued . `` what was it ye called him ? '' `` an old turd . '' the laughter ended abruptly at the sound of angus 's stern voice . he stood in the doorway , his arms crossed over his chest as he glowered at phineas . freemont gulped and gave phineas a worried look . `` i was trying to sound convincing , '' phineas said . angus continued to stare at him . `` it was all an act , you know , '' phineas added . angus strode toward him , then grinned and slapped him on the back . `` i was just playing with you , lad . ye did verra well . ye led us straight to our target . '' `` but she still got away . '' freemont jumped to his feet . `` it was my fault , sir . angus turned to regard him curiously . `` ye 're phineas 's brother ? freemont , is it ? '' `` it was my fault corky escaped . '' `` no- '' phineas began . `` why do ye say that ? '' angus interrupted , focused on freemont . `` my brother told me to lay low , and i didn't- '' `` why ? '' `` i could n't let him go into danger alone . '' `` och , so ye 're verra loyal to yer brother ? '' `` can ye be that loyal to his friends ? '' `` doona blame yerself for what happened . 't is no easy task to capture a vampire . it took us years to catch up with casimir . we 'll get corky , too . '' freemont looked relieved as he sat back down . `` now , let 's get on with the briefing . 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angus strode to the head of the table and gripped the back of the chair . `` so far , dimitri has told us nothing . '' `` he will once he gets hungry enough . '' `` but we willna know if he 's telling us the truth . olivia 's lie-detecting skills only work on mortals . she 's verified our two mortal prisoners are telling the truth . they know nothing , other than the nonsense they were programmed to believe . they love queen corky and want to die for her . '' `` what will we do with them , then ? '' `` robby will erase their memories , and we 'll take them back to their homes , '' angus replied . `` hopefully , they can go back to their normal lives . '' `` so we have no idea where corky may have teleported to ? '' angus drummed his fingers on the back of the chair . `` we can make a good guess . the malcontents we encountered on the ground floor teleported away when they realized they were outnumbered . but we heard them talk to each other , and it sounded like hungarian . and of course , dimitri is russian . '' `` most malcontents are eastern european or russian . '' `` as for corky 's whereabouts , since roman issued a warrant for her arrest here in the states , i doona think she 'll remain here . she 's declared herself the malcontent queen , so i believe she 'll seek refuge with them . she 's originally from england , so she probably teleported there , and then plans to move on to eastern europe or russia whenever it grows dark there . '' everyone murmured their agreement . `` we 'll have three search teams working out of three different bases , '' angus continued . `` one in moscow at mikhail 's house , one in budapest at zoltan 's house , and the last one at stanislav 's house in minsk . emma and i will be in charge in moscow , robby and stan in minsk , and jack and lara will assist zoltan in budapest . we doona expect any trouble at the school , so ian and carlos , i apologize for separating you from yer wives when they 're expecting , but we need every available man to help with the search . '' carlos touched his wife 's shoulder . `` caitlyn is due in about two weeks . '' `` we 'll bring you back in a week , or sooner , if need be , '' emma assured him . angus went on to assign everyone , making sure each team had at least two day guards . olivia , toni , and caitlyn , the three pregnant women , would remain behind to protect the dragon nest academy , a fairly easy job since no malcontents knew the school even existed . `` phineas , ye 'll remain here at romatech , in charge of security , '' angus announced . `` but i thought you needed every available- '' `` i have to leave someone here in charge , and i trust you , '' angus said . he would have liked to see some faraway places , but he knew the other guys were better suited for the search . jack could speak czech and italian . austin knew several slavic languages . robby and angus knew french and russian . `` it 's an important job , '' emma reminded him . `` our attempt to capture corky will have angered the few remaining malcontents here in the states , and you know that romatech is one of their favorite places to attack . we also need you to keep roman safe . '' angus smiled . `` and since ye 'll be here , ye can start yer brother 's training . that is , if he 's interested in working for us . '' freemont sat up . `` phineas will train me real good . i 'll be solid . angus nodded , his smile widening . `` i 'm sure ye will . welcome to mackay s and i . '' everyone at the table congratulated freemont . with a grin , phineas gave his brother a knuckle pound . `` phineas can get you the forms to fill out , '' angus said , then strode toward the door . `` as for everyone else , gather the weapons and supplies ye need . we start teleporting to the london office in ten minutes . '' chapter four a week passed by at romatech with phineas and freemont manning the mackay security office at night . eventually , freemont would guard vamps during the day , but with most of the vamps overseas hunting for corky , there were n't many left behind , just the night shift at romatech .	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phineas and his brother were responsible for their safety-vamps like roman , laszlo , and gregori , and a few mortals like gregori 's fiancee , abigail . there was a mortal security team that worked out of a separate office during the day , and they guarded romatech 's mortal employees . most of the day shift was blissfully unaware of what happened at romatech after sunset . that was when the night shift came in to make vampire fusion cuisine . for right now , freemont needed to work the same hours as his brother so phineas could train him . they began with lessons in fencing and martial arts , and they practiced marksmanship in the shooting range in the basement . freemont also learned how to make the rounds and file reports . with so many mackay employees out of the country , it was quiet at romatech . roman 's usual day guard , howard barr , was in budapest , so whenever roman was n't working at romatech , he teleported to the dragon nest academy , where his wife , children , and mother-in-law were now living . angus and his vamp employees e-mailed their reports to phineas since they were awake while he was in his death-sleep . the shifters , howard , carlos , and phil , called to give him updates . so far , no luck in tracking down corky . to help out , phineas made an old-fashioned wanted poster with corky 's picture on it and faxed it to every vampire coven master and shifter contact on angus 's list . the malcontent prisoner , dimitri , had been released after a tracking device had been embedded in the back of his neck while he was in his death-sleep . they could n't be sure how long the device would remain on dimitri , but it was worth a shot in case he tried to reunite with his queen . according to the device , he was still in the brooklyn area , hanging out with the few russian malcontents who remained there . roman 's father-in-law , sean whelan , had his cia stake-out team watching the russian coven house . no sign of corky there . after a few nights , phineas decided his brother could handle a few hours on his own , so he agreed to do another blardonnay commercial . the next night , he teleported to dvn , where his costar , tiffany , was waiting , along with gordon , the director , and maggie , the producer . this time , the set was made to look like a tropical island . the backdrop showed a lush green rainforest to his right and a tropical blue lagoon to his left . lighting had been set up to look like there was a full moon overhead . he stood ankle-deep in white sand with a brightly striped beach towel tied around his hips . tiffany wore a red bikini that emphasized her considerable talents . after a few takes , gordon and maggie declared the commercial a great success and broke open a few bottles of bubbly blood to celebrate . maggie poured some of the synthetic blood and champagne concoction into a flute glass and handed it to phineas . `` you really have a flair for this . any of the soap operas would snatch you up in a minute . '' he took a sip of bubbly blood . `` it 's a lot of fun , but i do n't want to quit my job at mackay . '' maggie gave him a sly smile . `` so you like working for that rich old fart ? '' `` that was acting . '' you 're good at it , phineas . if you ever need another job , you can find one here . they 're getting a lot of disappointed e-mails that you 're not going to appear on the soap . '' he had announced a possible acting gig during his interview with stone , but it had been a sham . since then , stone had reported on the nightly news that contract negotiations had fallen through . `` i like working for mackay . when i was a mortal , i totally screwed up , but now that i have a second chance , i want my life to count for something . i want to be one of the good guys . '' maggie 's eyes softened . `` you are a good guy , phineas . we 're all very proud of you . '' only the married women seemed to think that way . `` i have some good news . '' maggie refilled their flute glasses with more bubbly blood . `` since corky 's show is off the air , and there 's a gap in the schedule , darcy erickson and i pitched an idea for a new show , and they bought it ! '' phineas clinked his glass against hers . `` darcy and i are so excited ! i was getting kind of tired of working on the ranch , and darcy 's been wanting to quit mackay s and i now that she has two kids .	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so now we 're coproducers of dvn 's new celebrity talk show , real housewives of the vampire world ! '' `` hot damn , woman ! that 's gon na be a hit ! '' we 're going to travel to different locations to interview wives of famous vampires . we 'll tour their houses or castles or wherever they 're living , and what 's really cool is that darcy can record what their homes look like during the day . '' darcy was the only vamp phineas knew of who had managed to become mortal once again . the procedure could n't work on him , though , because he did n't have a sample of his blood from when he was mortal . `` can you imagine actually seeing things in daylight ? '' `` it 'll just be an image on television , of course , but i think it will be very exciting for vamps . '' phineas 's chest tightened . he would love to see a blue sky again . his world was now black with shades of gray , and it would remain that way for centuries . a pair of sky-blue eyes invaded his thoughts , but he quickly chased the image away . brynley was impossible . as impossible as his chances to ever see the sky again . `` you 're right , maggie . vamps are going to love it . '' `` heather echarpe has agreed to be our first victim , so we 're off to texas tomorrow to start filming . '' phineas said his good-byes to everyone , then teleported back to romatech . still no luck in finding corky . according to the latest reports , angus , mikhail , and phil were following a lead in siberia . zoltan , jack , and carlos were investigating another lead in bulgaria , while stan , robby , and austin were checking out a nest of malcontents in lithuania . the rest of the mackay employees remained at the bases comparing reports and searching for new leads . sean whelan and his stake-out team were still watching the russian vampires in brooklyn . the tracking device on corky 's minion , dimitri , was still working , and he had remained at the russian coven house . at the end of the week , phineas received a call from the police chief in wolf ridge , maine . wolf ridge was a werewolf community near the compound angus had confiscated from the malcontent apollo . the compound was now used as a summer camp for the werewolf boys who attended dragon nest academy . `` we got your wanted poster regarding the female vampire , '' chief explained . `` and we may have a possible lead for you . '' `` someone has seen her ? '' phineas could n't imagine corky hiding out in the northern wilderness of maine . `` not here , '' chief replied . `` but my sons are on all the lycan loops and chat rooms , and they heard something interesting . some werewolf guys were hunting in wyoming and came across an unconscious mortal . when they took him to the local emergency room , they discovered he 'd lost a lot of blood and had two puncture wounds in his neck . '' `` so there 's a vampire in wyoming , '' phineas concluded , not terribly impressed . there were thousands of vampires around the world . `` it 's not a normal place for a vampire , '' chief continued . `` the area is too sparsely populated . anyway , after the mortal gained consciousness , he said the last thing he remembered was a beautiful blonde with huge br**sts who approached his campfire at night and asked for help . he thought it was his lucky day . '' `` he 's lucky to be alive . the description sounds sorta like corky , so i 'll check into it . thanks , chief . '' freemont was sitting in front of the desk , munching on a hamburger from the romatech cafeteria . `` a possible lead on corky . '' phineas paced across the security office . `` or more like impossible . wyoming is the last place we would expect her to go . '' `` in other words '' -freemont popped a french fry into his mouth- '' it 's the perfect place for her to hide . '' phineas halted . could angus have ninety-nine percent of his employees on a wild-goose chase halfway around the world while corky was hiding in their backyard ? `` i need to call angus . '' although he was probably in his death-sleep right now . phineas grabbed the phone off the desk and dialed angus 's number . `` hey , dr. phang , '' phil answered . `` got some news , wolf-bro . '' phineas repeated what chief had told him . `` interesting , '' phil murmured . `` i 'll pass it on to angus as soon as he wakes up . but you can guess what he 'll say . he 'll expect you to check it out . 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`` you should be the one checking it out , '' phineas insisted . `` you 've got that place in wyoming , and you know the territory . '' phil jones 's father was supreme pack master of wyoming , montana , and idaho , so phil had grown up there . he owned a bunch of land and a cabin in wyoming , a gift he 'd received on his eighteenth birthday . in the werewolf world , phil had the status of a prince , which meant his sister , big bad wolfie-girl , was a princess . phil had been banished shortly after acquiring the cabin , and over the following years , his sister had used the site to hide other young werewolf boys who were banished . now the lost boys lived at dragon nest academy . `` i 'm stuck here in middle of siberia , '' phil grumbled . `` i ca n't leave angus and mikhail unguarded , and i doubt they 'll want to teleport me back when we 're following a legitimate lead here . you 've teleported to my cabin before , so you know the way . '' `` i ca n't leave romatech unguarded . my brother 's here , but he 's a rookie . '' freemont gave him an indignant look . `` look , '' phil continued , `` roman and gregori are n't helpless . they know how to fight . they 'll be fine with your brother . and if roman thinks it 's too dangerous , then he can close romatech for a few nights and take a vacation . he wo n't mind . he wants corky captured as much as anyone . she 's making a mockery of his position as coven master . '' phineas took a deep breath . phil was making a lot of sense . he would discuss the matter with roman , but it was a safe bet that roman would urge him to check out this latest lead . as coven master of east coast vampires , roman could n't afford to have his authority questioned and his court decisions blatantly ignored . `` all right , '' phineas conceded . but he still did n't know his way around wyoming . `` do you think any of your werewolf boys from school could go with me ? '' `` that 's a good idea , but i 'm not sure if toni will let them go right now . you 'll have to check with her . '' let angus know what 's happening . i 'll e-mail a report when i have more details . '' phineas hung up . now he 'd have to teleport to the dragon nest academy . phil 's twin sister , big bad wolfie-girl . if he was lucky , he 'd get in and out without having to see her . and her beautiful sky-blue eyes . `` so i 'll be in charge here ? and you 're going to wyoming ? '' freemont stuffed the last bite of hamburger into his mouth . freemont nodded with his mouth full . `` looks like i 'll be headed out west with a couple of werewolf boys . '' freemont snickered . `` yee haw ! git along , little doggies . '' `` i 'm afraid it 's not possible , '' toni macphie said , seated behind the administrator 's desk in the main office of the dragon nest academy . `` we start finals in a few days , so we need all the students to remain here . '' phineas groaned inwardly . it was dangerous for a vamp to go into strange territory alone . without a day guard , he would be too vulnerable while in his death-sleep . he glanced at phil 's wife , vanda , who perched on the corner of toni 's desk . she was a vamp , so she could n't guard him during the day , but it was better than being alone . want to come hunt for corky ? '' vanda snorted . `` i 'd love to see that bitch in chains . she tried to sue me for a fortune . '' `` well , you did assault her , '' toni murmured . `` you practically squeezed her head off on live television . '' `` she deserved it ! '' vanda protested . `` she was rude to ian . '' i was cheering for you . '' `` so do you want to come , vanda ? '' `` i would n't be much help . i 'm as useless as you are during the day . and i 've never ventured very far from the cabin , so i do n't know the area at all . '' `` do you really think corky could be there ? '' toni asked with a dubious look . `` she does n't seem like the wild wild west type to me . '' `` our husbands call us every day , and they 're not finding her , '' vanda said . `` maybe corky 's doing the unexpected . 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`` we wo n't know for sure until i check it out , '' phineas said . `` are you sure you ca n't spare one wolfie-boy ? '' vanda ran a hand through her spiky purple hair . `` normally , one of the seniors could help you , but not now . they ca n't graduate if they do n't take their final exams . '' `` can one of them postpone his tests for a week ? '' `` their final in werewolf studies requires them to shift , and the moon will be full three nights from now . i 'd send davy with you-he graduated last year-but with phil gone , we need him here to administer the test . '' vanda jumped to her feet . there 's a perfect solution . '' she gave toni a pointed look . `` right down the hall in the teachers ' lounge . '' toni sucked in a deep breath . she and vanda smiled slowly and turned toward phineas . the glint in their eyes looked downright suspicious . surely , they were n't thinking- `` no one knows the territory better , '' toni said . `` she grew up there . '' with a gulp , he stepped back again . `` and she could guard you during the day , '' vanda added . `` she 'd probably kill me , '' he grumbled . vanda exchanged another sly smile with toni , then gave phineas a wide-eyed innocent look . `` you know of whom we speak ? '' `` you 're not setting me up with her , '' he growled . `` it 's a job , not a date . '' vanda 's eyes twinkled with humor . `` unless you would like a date ? '' `` i 'm not taking big bad wolfie-girl with me , and that 's final ! '' toni 's mouth twitched . `` big bad wolfie-girl ? '' `` sounds like a term of affection to me , '' vanda murmured . `` why would i have any affection for her when she hates me ? '' toni stood . `` we 'll just ask her about it . '' phineas 's breath caught . `` you do n't have to ask her . i know why she hates me . i 'm a vamp . she hates all vamps- '' `` whoa , phineas , '' toni interrupted him . `` we 're just going to ask her if she 'll go to wyoming with you . '' `` but i told you i 'm not taking her , '' he insisted . `` do n't be such a wuss , '' vanda fussed at him . `` you 'll be fine with brynley . '' `` as long as you follow her three-step rule . '' toni snickered . she 's just down the hall . '' vanda accompanied toni into the hallway , and he heard their poorly concealed laughter . he could n't share a cabin with brynley jones . she would torment and tease him . he would waffle between wanting to jab at her or jump her . he could n't jump her . she was the daughter of the most powerful werewolf pack master in north america , a rancher with huge amounts of land , money , and influence . she was a freaking princess . and he was a poor vamp from the bronx . if he laid a finger on her , she 'd probably bite it off . hell , she 'd chew all ten of his digits down to mere stubs , and then her father would sic a pack of werewolves on him to rip apart the rest of this body . her dad was already pissed that his eldest son , phil , had married vampire vanda . pissed enough that he 'd disowned phil and declared his second son the heir to his empire . so as much as phineas was tempted by brynley , he did n't dare pursue her . for her sake , as well as his own . she could end up disowned and rejected by her own people . she could lose her status as princess . jumping her was out of the question , so all that was left was jabbing at her to keep her at a distance . and since she always poked back , that had to mean she did n't want anything to do with him . she could have her pick of any werewolf in the world . someday her prince would come . and he 'd be a rich and hairy alpha dude who howled at the moon and pissed on fire hydrants . phineas hated him already . he hated this whole situation . tension coiled inside him , threatening to spring into full panic . he could n't allow brynley to accompany him . she knew about vamps and could guard him during the day . if he could explain how much he needed her help , she might agree to come with him . as a police officer , she understood the importance of catching bad guys .	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anger seethed inside him that he was forced to beg a favor from a woman who had rejected him . what a desperate fool he was . he 'd do anything to avoid being with brynley . he pulled out his cell phone , then recalled latoya 's threat to never answer a call from him . he grabbed the phone off toni 's desk , so the call would come from the dragon nest academy . `` hey , latoya . '' there was a pause , so he quickly told her what was going on before she could hang up . you could have an all-expense-paid vacation in wyoming while we hunt down a nasty vampire villain . '' `` phineas- '' `` she has to be stopped , latoya . she betrayed vampires in the worst way , and she 's killed mortals . the world would be a safer place if you help me bring her in . '' there was a pause , then latoya finally spoke . `` ca n't you find someone else ? why do n't lara and her husband go with you ? '' `` lara 's in budapest . i told you , all the mackay employees are across the world . there 's no one else available . i would n't have called you if i was n't desperate . '' latoya sighed . `` i ca n't take a week off work on such short notice . and frankly , i 'm too busy chasing down live criminals to worry about the undead ones . '' `` she 's really bad- '' `` i 'm sure she is , but you need to find someone else to help you . he stopped her from hanging up . `` look , i know you do n't like vampires , but- '' `` it 's not that , '' she interrupted . `` i know lara is happy with jack , and i know she 'll eventually become a vamp , too . it 's her life and her decision , so i 'm trying to be understanding . '' `` you mean you 're starting to accept vamps ? '' `` i do n't want to lose lara , so i 've decided to accept jack for her sake . '' phineas bit back a sharp reply . three years it had taken her to come this far ? if she had n't been so damned slow , he might have had a chance with her . `` but i do n't want you to get the wrong idea , '' latoya continued . `` just because i 'm making an exception for jack , it does n't mean i 'm accepting the rest of you guys . '' `` of course not , '' he gritted out . `` i 'm morally opposed to the whole vampire thing . '' i know why you rejected me . '' `` i do n't think you understand , '' she said quietly . `` even if you were mortal , i would n't go out with you . '' all this time he 'd thought it was his undeadness that turned her off . it was n't personal , he 'd told himself . latoya huffed . `` the problem is you , phineas . chapter five `` so who do you think is the father ? '' brynley shrugged and stuffed a handful of popcorn into her mouth . she was in the teachers ' lounge at the dragon nest academy with sarah , a mortal who taught preschool and elementary grades ; teddy , another mortal who served as headmaster and taught math and science ; and marta , vanda 's vampire sister who worked in the office . the vampire sisters . brynley could n't see either of them without being reminded of the sister she 'd had to leave behind . she missed glynis something awful , and that just added fuel to the anger that simmered inside her . she could n't even call glynis . her father might trace the call and find her . they were watching the soap opera all my vampires on the digital vampire network . one of the vamps , rich and debonair rodrigo , had a gold-digging mortal wife named lola , and he 'd just discovered she was pregnant . since all his sperm was dead , she 'd obviously cheated on him . `` could be the pool boy , '' marta suggested . teddy wrinkled his nose . `` he 's only sixteen years old . '' brynley shook her head as she gathered another handful of popcorn . that was n't too young for the three-step rule . marta used the remote control to mute a commercial for custom-made coffins . room for two , lined with red silk , and equipped with a built-in ice chest for stashing a few bottles of bubbly blood . the vampire version of a love nest , brynley thought with a snort . she crammed more popcorn into her mouth . `` maybe it 's the gardener , '' marta continued . `` or the mailman . '' sarah reached for the popcorn . brynley passed her the bowl . `` i 'm not surprised she cheated on rodrigo .	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who would want to be married to a vampire ? the guy is literally dead all day . '' sarah aimed a flirtatious smile at teddy , who sat beside her on the couch . `` i definitely prefer a live boyfriend . '' he smiled back , regarding her with a look akin to worship . with an inward groan , brynley sank deeper into her comfy chair . marta sipped from her bottle of chocolood . `` not all of us asked to be vampires , you know . '' brynley leaned her head back , frowning at the ceiling . she knew marta and her sister , vanda , had both been attacked and turned by a malcontent . same thing with phineas . it was n't his fault he was a vamp , but it still stuck in her craw . she hated vampires . she hated the way they 'd existed for centuries by seducing the innocent so they could feed off them . they were naturally seductive , damn them . gorgeous , mysterious , powerful , charming-it was all part of their vampire allure . and these vamp men who took on the role of superheroes , battling the forces of evil , they were even more seductive because they appeared to be good . but if she looked past the facade , she could see their true nature . they were still vampires . and she hated users more than anything . she 'd grown up surrounded by them . werewolves who catered to her powerful father in hopes of using him , while he encouraged it so he could use them in return . it was a constant , never-ending game of deceit and manipulation , and she 'd spent most of her life as an unwitting pawn , forced to exist in an atmosphere that made her feel like a helpless , trapped bargaining chip . she was alone now , alone with her anger and resentment . she 'd escaped the lycan world , but had landed in the undead world with another group of users . they 'd used her brother for years , keeping him away from his pack and his family . keeping him away from her when she 'd needed him the most . sure , it had been phil 's choice to remain far away from the pack . but he 'd abandoned his own twin sister . he 'd chosen vampires over her . and she hated how damned susceptible she was to vampire allure . especially from phineas . she sat up to reach for the popcorn bowl , then halted with a jerk , her gaze riveted on the television screen . marta set down her bottle of chocolood . `` it 's the new blardonnay commercial ! look at dr . oh yeah , she was looking . brynley bit her bottom lip to keep the drool from escaping . phineas was gorgeous . broad shoulders , bulging biceps , and corded muscles that deliciously defined his bare chest and abs . he was standing on a beach with a striped towel tied around his hips . the beach was obviously fake , but who gave a damn when phineas was standing there , proud and defiant liked a bronze god . `` wow , '' sarah breathed . `` what a chest . '' teddy rolled his eyes . unmute it ! '' brynley snatched the remote away from marta and punched the mute button . she could n't miss hearing his voice . phineas 's deep voice filled the room . an electric thrill sizzled through brynley . oh god , his voice could melt chocolate . it certainly left her feeling all warm and gooey . `` he 's so handsome ! '' marta exclaimed . `` shh , '' brynley hushed her so she would n't miss anything he said . `` would you care to join me on the beach ? '' phineas focused his dark chocolate eyes on the camera with an intensity that made brynley forget to breathe . `` look at the man beside you , '' phineas continued . the camera zoomed in on his chest . `` yes , ladies . you made the right choice . '' teddy gave her an injured look . `` he 's so hot , '' marta whispered . `` shh , '' brynley hushed them again . the camera pulled back to show a beautiful blonde jogging toward phineas , her br**sts jiggling in her skimpy red bikini . now look at my hand . yes , i have the family jewels . '' the blonde gasped , then the camera jumped to phineas 's hand . in his palm was a stash of loose diamonds and rubies . what lovely stones you have . '' `` all for you , baby . '' in a flash , the jewels were gone , and phineas was regarding her sternly , his fists planted on his narrow hips . the camera shifted to a bottle clutched in her hand . `` i brought your favorite drink-blardonnay ! '' `` a moonlit beach , you , and blardonnay-what more could a man want ? '' `` i could think of something . 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the blonde leaned into him and caressed his muscular chest . brynley 's hands curled into fists . `` later , baby . first , we 'll enjoy our blardonnay , and then- '' he whipped off his towel . marta and sarah squealed . brynley 's heart lurched up her throat . he was n't nak*d , but the little swimsuit he had on left no doubt that the love doctor was truly gifted in his field of expertise . `` oh , dr . the blonde 's hand drifted down his washboard abs . `` let me pop your cork . '' phineas took the bottle from her and gazed into the camera . `` remember , ladies . if you want me , you 'll want my blardonnay . '' brynley dragged in a shaky breath as the commercial ended . another one started , one for vampos , the vampire after-dinner mint guaranteed to get rid of blood breath , and she muted it . `` i just love the blardonnay commercials ! '' `` phineas is so hot ! '' brynley clenched her jaw shut . do n't let anyone know how strongly he affects you . `` he 's a nice guy , too , '' sarah added . `` he helped rescue lara and me at apollo 's compound . '' and so hot ! '' marta gave brynley a sly look . `` do n't you think he 's hot ? '' she squeezed the remote in her fist . did they suspect her true feelings ? `` he 's a vamp . marta scoffed . `` handsome , muscular hunks are n't your type ? '' `` i 'm used to werewolf guys . they 're all well built . phineas is nothing special . '' toni chuckled as she strode into the room . `` then you wo n't mind seeing him . he 's waiting for you in the main office . '' the remote control tumbled from her hand . vanda grabbed it off the floor . `` i 'll take care of this while you go talk to him . '' brynley whispered in a faint voice . vanda 's mouth twitched . `` you remember how to talk ? '' phineas was here ? he wanted to see her ? `` dr. phang is here ? '' marta pressed a hand to her chest . `` oh my gosh , do you think he would give me an autograph ? '' sarah lifted a hand . `` i 'd like one , too . '' `` he 's here for me , '' brynley snapped , then winced at the fierceness of her tone . she was too much on edge . her inner wolf had wakened and jumped to her defense . `` i 'll ask him about the autographs . '' marta exchanged an amused look with her sister , vanda . anger sparked inside brynley . they were finding her situation humorous . she sprawled in her chair as if she had no intention of getting up for a week . `` on second thought , i have no interest in seeing him at all . '' `` he 's not too keen about seeing you , either , '' vanda said wryly . her fingers dug into the chair 's upholstery . toni quickly explained his mission to wyoming and why she 'd had to refuse his request for assistance from the werewolf boys . `` but then we realized you were the perfect solution . '' `` absolutely , '' vanda agreed . `` you know the territory , and you can guard him during the day . '' brynley 's heart raced . her inner wolf trembled , ecstatic at the thought of returning home . but how could she live alone with phineas in a tiny hunting cabin ? `` i 'd be more tempted to kill him . '' somehow that hurt , coming from him . hell , he did n't even like her . he was always calling her ugly names like snout-face . she needed a legitimate excuse , and unfortunately , she had a doozy . `` there 's no way i can go back to wyoming . my father would hunt me down and force me into a marriage against my will . '' `` if you find yourself in a bad situation , '' vanda said , `` then phineas can simply teleport you back here . '' only at nighttime . during the day , he was useless . he could n't protect her against the numerous minions that her father controlled . everyone regarded her with disapproving frowns . even her inner wolf snarled at her . `` corky must be brought to justice , '' teddy said . `` not my problem , '' brynley muttered . `` it 's a vampire thing . '' toni helped herself to some popcorn . `` well , if that 's how you feel , you 'll have to tell him no . '' vanda sat next to her sister , marta . `` you can tell him . 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brynley remained seated , her anger spiking . one more game of manipulation . they thought it was amusing to force her to talk to phineas . i 'll tell him to buzz off . and i 'll enjoy it . '' she marched down the hall , then halted in the office doorway , ready to berate him from afar before making a quick exit . he was on the phone , his back to her , and her extra-sharp hearing could pick up the voice that was talking to him . brynley 's breath caught . phineas stiffened . `` you should have told me that before i wasted two and a half years pursuing you . '' the voice on the phone heaved an exasperated sigh . `` sheesh , i was trying to chase you away from the beginning . it 's not my fault if you were too stupid to get the message . '' brynley 's eyes narrowed . this lady was a real bitch . `` i was being persistent , '' phineas muttered . `` i thought i could win you over with time . '' `` i do n't want to be won over , '' the bitch insisted . `` not by a former drug dealer . '' brynley 's jaw dropped . phineas had a dark past ? `` i told you i could explain that , '' he said . i 'm subjected to stories all day long from the criminals i bring in . it 's never their fault . they 're always innocent . they 're just victims . it 's all a bunch of bullshit . '' `` i 'm not a criminal , latoya . '' there 's an outstanding warrant for your arrest . and if drug dealing is n't bad enough , you have this whole love doctor thing that really turns me off . '' `` that was a joke , '' he gritted out . `` i thought it would make you laugh . '' `` so you 're a clown ? '' brynley shook her head . this latoya bitch was a judgmental shrew . she did n't deserve phineas . `` i never trusted you ! '' latoya 's voice rose . `` i know you 're a sleazebag . you 're always coming on to women with your slimy dr. phang routine . 'i 'm the love doctor and i 've got the cure . ' `` brynley 's hands balled into fists . now the bitch was mocking him . she affected a sweet , but loud voice that latoya would be sure to hear . `` oh , phineas , darling ! when are you coming back to bed ? '' the receiver popped from his hand and clattered onto the desk as he whirled around . she smirked at the flabbergasted look on his face . `` oh , please , phineas ! make love to me one more time ! no one makes me scream like you . '' a shriek erupted from the phone . i knew you were a womanizing a**hole ! if you ever call me again- '' phineas snatched up the receiver . he slammed the receiver down , then glared at brynley . you have no right to interfere in my personal life . '' `` i did n't want to listen to her anymore . `` instead of insulting me , you should be thanking me . i helped you get rid of her . '' `` i believe you do . i heard you need someone to guard your dead carcass during the day . '' `` my dead carcass is none of your business . '' `` then who 's going to keep the field mice from nibbling on your toes ? '' `` i 'll keep my boots on . '' `` it 's not safe for you to be alone during the day . '' `` since when would i be safe with you ? '' he really did n't trust her at all . `` i can show you around wyoming and help you with your mission . '' i thought you ran away from him . you 're not afraid- '' `` you calling me a coward ? '' phineas studied her a moment , his dark eyes searching her own . she stared back , determined not to back down . but dammit , he could probably hear her heart racing . `` you 're the bravest woman i 've ever met , '' he said softly . she did n't know what to say , so responded by crossing her arms . she had to be crazy , agreeing to go to wyoming with him . but she hated the way that bitch latoya had treated him . and there was another reason . ever since she 'd run away from home , her inner wolf had grown increasingly pervasive . she could feel it inside her now , snarling and demanding to go home . it did n't care about phineas or corky . it just wanted to go home . phineas cleared his throat , drawing her attention . `` vanda said you would want me to follow a three-step rule ? '' holy cow , she 'd been set up .	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she might have to kill vanda for this . and that would really upset her brother . `` what are your rules ? '' i do n't think they apply to you . '' because i 'm a vamp ? '' because you do n't like me . `` before i forget , marta and sarah want your autograph . '' brynley snorted . `` because marta wants to steal your identity and become the next blardonnay guy . she 'll look great , topless with a towel around her hips . i do n't think anyone will notice the difference . '' phineas frowned at her . `` i do n't have br**sts . '' `` man-boobs . '' brynley motioned toward his chest . `` they do stick out a little . '' `` that 's muscle ! '' `` the autographs , please . your rabid fans are waiting . '' he grabbed a pen and pad of paper off the desk . `` one to marta ? '' `` yes , and one to sarah . '' he scrawled their names and his signature on two pieces of paper , then handed them to her . `` i do n't suppose you want one ? '' he tossed the pen and pad of paper on the desk . `` can you be ready to leave in thirty minutes ? '' she stuffed the autographs in her jeans pocket . `` i suggest you pack more than a beach towel and your skimpy little swimsuit . you 'll need boots , a hat , and a jacket . you 're only alive at night , and it can get chilly then . and make sure you bring plenty of bottled blood . '' `` afraid i 'll bite ? '' `` afraid i will ? '' it was obvious he did n't trust her . she lifted her chin in defiance . `` are you worried , phineas ? who knows what i 'll do to you when you 're completely helpless and totally at my mercy . i painted connor 's fingernails pink , you know . '' his mouth twisted with a wry look . `` do you enjoy playing with dead bodies , brynley ? '' `` maybe i just enjoy seeing you dead , bloodsucker . '' `` snout-face . '' `` i know you hate vamps , so why are you doing this ? '' `` i heard you were desperate . must be your charming personality . it 's left you all alone with no one to help you . '' `` i 'm charming enough that you agreed . '' `` i was your last choice . '' `` you wanted some of the boys to go with you , but they ca n't leave school . i 'm the last one you wanted . '' his eyes darkened as he stared at her . she did n't look away , even though her heart pounded in her ears . he lifted a hand , then stopped with his fingers a mere inch from her cheek . `` you have no idea what i want . '' the intensity of his gaze made her arms pebble with gooseflesh . he stepped back , lowering his hand . `` i 'll return for you in thirty minutes . '' his form wavered , then vanished . she dragged in a deep breath to calm her racing heart , then reached up to press her fingertips against the cheek he 'd come so close to touching . oh god , what had she gotten herself into ? she 'd let her emotions dictate her actions . and her inner wolf . it was thrilled to be going home . excited that in a few nights , it would be running through the forest , feeling completely free . as a teenager , she 'd been trained to pay attention to the desires of the inner wolf . its instincts were raw and simple . animalistic , but blatantly honest . trust the wolf , the elders had always told her . the wolf knows best . but this time , she feared the wolf was wrong . going to wyoming was dangerous . if her father found her , he 'd drag her back home . she would end up losing her freedom . and she could n't let phineas know she was hopelessly attracted to him . or she might end up losing her heart . chapter six `` what the hell are you wearing ? '' brynley demanded . `` polite , as always , '' phineas muttered . thirty minutes had passed , and he 'd returned to the main office at the dragon nest academy to pick up brynley . he glanced down at his stylish new clothes . maybe a little too stylish , but leroy of leroy 's house of class had personally selected his new western wardrobe with assurances that he looked one hundred percent authentic . he hooked his thumbs into the snakeskin belt that sported a huge buffalo-shaped brass buckle . `` i 'm dressed like a cowboy now . i thought it would be best to fit in- '' `` where ? on stage at the grand ole opry ? '' brynley moved closer and skimmed her fingertips across his white silk shirt . `` fringe ? 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his chest expanded in response to her touch , so he stepped back , out of her reach . her gaze lifted to his head . `` oh , god help us . your hat is ... he removed the black stetson . all the cowboy hats at leroy 's house of class had sparkled . some had sparkled all over . he 'd thought he 'd done well , selecting a plain black hat with a narrow band of red sequins . `` i went with the understated look . it seemed more buck . '' the black hat matches the black fringe on my shirt , and the red sequins go with the embroidered red roses . but leroy wanted me to pick the red hat , because it had lots of sequins and some feathers- '' `` enough ! '' she snatched the stetson out of his hands , ripped the red sequined band off , then tossed the hat onto the desk , where it landed next to her plain leather handbag and duffel bag . `` maybe i can find some scissors to cut off the fringe . '' she rummaged in a drawer . phineas frowned . `` do you want to live through the night ? if we go into a bar with you looking like- '' `` why would we go into a bar ? '' `` to ask questions . we 're hunting for corky , right ? you go around looking like that , and i 'll have to break some arms . '' you 'll be totally helpless . '' `` i 'll be sleeping in the basement during the day . and my clothes wo n't be a problem . '' `` i wo n't be wearing any . '' damn but he enjoyed shocking her . her cheeks blushed a pretty pink as she slammed the desk drawer shut . `` you 'll still have to wear clothes when you 're awake , so i 'll run up to my brother 's room and see if he has anything you can borrow . '' her gaze drifted over him once again . `` you look about the same size . actually , those ... jeans you 're wearing will do just fine . '' was it his imagination or did her eyes linger on his groin area a little too long ? i did n't know if i should go with a zipper or a button fly . i 've got a zipper here- '' `` you 're fine ! '' she rushed from the office . he took a seat , smiling to himself . there was something about big bad wolfie-girl . he was always tense with excitement around her . part of him longed to touch her . the other part urged him to run . no doubt , that was the part controlled by his brain . unfortunately , his brain never worked well around her . she was part animal , that was the problem . it gave her a wild , aggressive nature , and that appealed to a primitive need inside him . an ancient and raw caveman need to possess her . but the civilized part of him knew brynley was not the kind of woman who should ever be possessed . she was a free spirit . she would always be beyond his reach . he drew in a deep breath and let it out slowly . in the last thirty minutes , he 'd zipped through a bunch of tasks as quickly as possible . he 'd stocked an ice chest full of bottled blood , then he 'd teleported it to the cabin . it had been a few years since he 'd been to phil 's cabin in wyoming , and a quick inspection had left him pleasantly surprised . phil had modernized the place into a vacation home for himself and vanda , and it now had electricity and running water . a bathroom and utility room had been added onto the back of the cabin . it was still basically one room-combination den and kitchen with a table and chairs , and some furniture arranged around a large stone fireplace . a trapdoor led to the basement , which was now furnished with a king-sized bed . a second bed was in the loft above the kitchen , which could be reached by climbing a ladder . he made several trips to the cabin , teleporting back and forth from romatech . he brought a laptop and internet card , plus a stash of weapons and ammo from the security office . then he raided the cafeteria for food to stock the refrigerator and pantry . brynley was doing him a big favor , agreeing to go with him , so he wanted to make sure she was comfortable . with the cabin ready , he turned his attention to himself . the mackay uniform of khaki pants and navy polo shirt was n't going to blend in . he needed to remain as inconspicuous as possible . freemont told him there was western wear at leroy 's house of class , so he made a quick trip there . freemont also remembered there was a great pair of cowboy boots in the wardrobe closet at dvn , so phineas teleported there to grab them .	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back at romatech , laszlo had embedded a tracking device into one of the boots while he packed a duffel bag with underwear , socks , t-shirts , jeans , toiletries , and his fancy new shirts from leroy 's house of class . he teleported the duffel bag to the cabin , then back at romatech , he went over all the job details with freemont one more time . `` it 's all right , dude , '' freemont assured him . `` i got it covered . besides , you 're just a phone call away . '' `` i ca n't be sure i 'll always get a connection , '' phineas warned him . `` i 'll be out in the middle of werewolf country . '' `` with big bad wolfie-girl . '' he should n't have shared that name with his little brother . `` this is a business trip . '' `` yeah , but i know what kind of business the love doctor 's into . '' freemont slapped him on the back . `` just do n't let her bite you . '' phineas groaned inwardly as he waited in the school office . he had to be crazy , taking brynley with him . she 'd been gone ten minutes . maybe she 'd changed her mind about going . to his surprise , that thought did n't bring him relief , but a twinge of sadness . he enjoyed being with her , looking at her beautiful sky-blue eyes , creamy skin , and mane of wild hair . he even enjoyed the way she prodded and poked at him . it was a challenge to keep up with her . a smile tugged at his mouth when he recalled how she 'd given latoya a shock . she 'd been outrageous , calling him back to bed , claiming he made her scream . he 'd known , of course , that she was joking , but his groin had still responded . now he had to wonder-why had she come to his defense ? had she felt angry on his behalf ? no , he pushed that thought aside . she 'd made that clear many times in the past . still , he could n't help but wonder . had she objected to his clothes because she enjoyed picking on him , or was she trying to protect him ? and if she was concerned about protecting him , was she doing it out of a sense of duty or because she actually liked him ? he needed to stop looking for emotions that did n't exist . he 'd wasted two and a half years imagining that latoya actually liked him . how pathetic it would be to make the same mistake twice . he heard footsteps approaching and rose to his feet . brynley entered with a few shirts draped over her arm . behind her , a group of women hurried into the room . toni , caitlyn , olivia , marta , vanda , and sarah . they greeted him as brynley dropped the shirts on the desk . he nodded at them . they exchanged looks and giggled . `` i told you he 'd say it , '' sarah whispered . `` he sounded just like he does on tv , '' marta added . olivia smiled at him . `` we really enjoy your commercials , phineas . '' brynley shook out a plaid shirt and gave the women an annoyed look . `` you heard his sexy voice . sexy voice ? phineas studied her , not sure what to think . one time she 'd told connor and marielle that he had a tight ass , but he could never figure out if she was complimenting him or insulting him . `` try this on . '' she handed him the shirt . he glanced at the blue plaid shirt , then at the other women . they showed no sign of leaving . brynley waved her hands to shoo them away . `` you 're embarrassing him . '' `` how could he be embarrassed ? '' vanda asked . `` he has a great chest . '' `` and he has to know it , '' marta added . `` why else would he show it off on television ? '' did people think he was an exhibitionist ? `` i 'm sure the clothes will fit . brynley and i need to get going . '' the women all moaned with disappointment . `` please , dr. phang , '' sarah whined . `` we 're your biggest fans . '' `` oh , get a grip , '' brynley fussed at them . `` it 's just a chest . if you 've seen one , you 've seen them all . '' phineas had a sudden desire to prove her wrong . he dropped the blue plaid shirt on the chair , then unbuttoned his fringed shirt with vampire speed and tossed it on the floor . the ladies squealed and clapped , but he ignored them , focusing only on brynley to see how she reacted . her gaze darted over him , then quickly looked away as if she was n't interested . with so many people in the room , he found it difficult to focus on her heartbeat alone , but he could swear that hers was the one that was pounding the fastest . and her cheeks were blushing again .	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she was affected , dammit . his own heartbeat sped up as he put on phil 's blue plaid shirt . instead of buttons , there were snaps . a vision flitted through his mind of brynley popping all the snaps open as she ripped off his shirt . and then they would get nak*d and it would be- `` a perfect fit ! '' vanda announced . oh , she meant the shirt . he pushed aside the vision . marta clapped her hands . `` now we can send you off to wyoming looking your best . '' toni stepped forward to shake his hand . `` best of luck to you and brynley . '' he was going to need luck . all the women shook his hand and hugged brynley . vanda stuffed her husband 's shirts into a dragon nest academy tote bag and handed it to him . brynley swung her handbag over her shoulder and grabbed hold of her duffel bag . she approached him hesitantly . he slipped a hand around her waist to draw her closer . `` you 'll have to hold on to me when we teleport . '' `` i know how it works , '' she muttered , then placed her hands on his shoulders while staring at a white button on his shirt . `` i 'm up here , '' he whispered . `` you need to hold me tighter . '' she made a face but slipped her hands around his neck . he glanced over at the ladies , who were still watching with smiles on their faces . `` good-bye , ladies . '' they waved as everything went black . brynley hung her shirts and jeans in the armoire in the loft . she 'd packed light for this trip , knowing the cabin now boasted a washer and dryer and a fully stocked bathroom . she had to admit she was impressed by how much phineas had managed to do in thirty minutes . the pantry and refrigerator had food , and the kitchen table was covered with pistols , knives , two rifles , and ammo . she 'd figured their first task would be a trip to the grocery store and gun shop , but it was all taken care of . she climbed down the ladder to the ground floor , then peered through the open trapdoor . he 'd gone down into the basement a few minutes earlier to settle in . since phil and vanda came here often on vacation , the basement had been made cozier for vanda 's death-sleep . it now sported a real bed and bedroom furniture , two recliners , and a flat-screen television . obviously , phil spent a lot of time down there with vanda . `` no , i 'm almost done , '' he called up . `` you took down the ladder . '' she spotted it on the cellar floor . i can levitate in or out . '' `` you do n't want me coming down there to check on you ? '' once i fall into my death-sleep , i 'm not going anywhere . '' `` you 're just afraid of what i 'll do . '' she straightened with a smile . `` i think i 'll draw a rainbow and unicorn on your chest with permanent markers . it 'll be so- '' `` do n't you dare , '' he growled , suddenly behind her . she squealed , jumped away from him , and teetered on the edge of the open trapdoor , her arms flailing . he grabbed her and pulled her back against his chest . she spun away from him and shoved him hard in the chest . `` do n't ever attack me from behind ! '' i rescued you . '' she glared at him , her heart pounding , her whole body trembling . tears blurred her vision , and she blinked them away . her inner wolf hissed . she hated to show any weakness . `` you teleported behind me . do n't ever do it again . '' he was wondering why she 'd freaked . she strode toward the kitchen area . `` i think we should eat while we wait . '' he closed the trapdoor . he was n't going to ask why she 'd freaked . `` transportation . '' she opened the refrigerator and took out a bottle of blood for him and a cola for herself . `` while you were busy bringing supplies here , i was busy , too . i called a few female friends who live close by , and they agreed to help us . they both have sons at dragon nest . '' she unscrewed the top off her cola . if we run into any werewolf guys , you have to act like you never met these women . if their husbands find out- '' `` they 'd get in trouble for helping you ? '' phineas stuck his bottle of blood into the microwave . because you left home ? '' `` no , because of the lost boys at school . they were all banished . '' brynley took a sip of cola . `` that means they 're dead to the pack , and their families ca n't have anything to do with them . 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`` it 's the way it 's always been . the dads go along with it 'cause it 's the law , and they do n't want to get kicked out , too . the pack is everything to them . but the moms-well , they tend to see things differently . no pack can tell them to stop caring for their children . '' lights flashed outside . `` that could be one of them now . '' brynley rushed to the front window and peered through a narrow gap between the window frame and the curtains . she needed to make sure it was sherry or trudy before stepping outside . `` if it 's one of my father 's men , i 'll hide in the laundry room while you go outside to meet him . '' she glanced back at phineas . `` tell him you 're one of phil 's friends , and he 's letting you stay here a few days . do n't let him inside the cabin . he might pick up my scent . '' phineas strode to the kitchen table and loaded a clip into an automatic pistol . a pickup truck pulling a horse trailer came to a stop in the gravel driveway . brynley exhaled in relief as she saw a woman emerging from the truck . `` it 's trudy . corey 's mom . '' she rushed over to her handbag she 'd left on the sofa , pulled out two envelopes , then hurried out the front door . `` trudy ! '' she met her in front of the truck . `` brynley ! '' trudy hugged her , then stepped back to look her over . and thank you so much for helping us out . '' how is corey ? '' i saw him about thirty minutes ago and told him i 'd be seeing you , so ... '' brynley waved an envelope in the air . `` he wrote to me ? '' trudy snatched the letter from brynley 's hand and pressed it to her chest . i thank god every day that you were able to find a home and a school for my boy . is he eating all right ? '' the food is great at dragon nest . i swear i 've gained five pounds- '' with a gasp , trudy stiffened . brynley turned to see what trudy was staring at with such an alarmed look . `` there 's a man on the porch , '' trudy whispered . `` that 's phineas . remember , i said there would be two of us ? '' `` but he 's ... '' trudy stepped closer . `` honey , he 's not one of us . '' `` he 's a good guy , a friend of my brother 's . '' brynley glanced back at phineas , who was staring into the woods , frowning . no doubt he could hear everything with his supersensitive vampire ears . `` but you 're alone here with him ? '' `` if your father finds out- '' `` he wo n't . '' brynley gave her a pointed look . `` you never saw him . just like we never saw you . '' trudy took a deep breath . brynley glanced at the horse trailer . `` your husband is n't going to wonder why two of your horses are missing ? '' `` he was invited to your dad 's ranch in montana for the monthly hunt , and you know he ca n't refuse that . so he 'll be gone for a full week . '' brynley nodded . her father held a huge hunt every month at the full moon . no werewolf would dare refuse an invitation from the supreme pack master . it was considered a great honor . `` have you seen my sister lately ? '' trudy gave her a sad smile . brynley looked away , determined not to get emotional . `` well , let me get these horses into the barn for you . '' trudy strode to the back of the horse trailer . `` and i brought some hay in case you did n't have any . '' brynley followed her , then noticed phineas had come down the front steps to stand on the grass . `` in case we need to go off-road . '' `` is n't that what four-wheelers are for ? '' he grimaced at the first horse being led out of the trailer . brynley smiled slowly . `` you 've never ridden a horse before , have you ? '' `` never wanted to , '' phineas muttered . the horse pranced about , clearly upset . `` i do n't think he 's too happy about it , either , '' phineas added . `` she , '' brynley corrected him . `` that 's a mare . and she 's probably nervous because she 's picking up your scent . it would be different from ours . '' `` right , '' he grumbled . `` because i 'm not one of you . '' so he had heard trudy 's remark .	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`` i 'm afraid werewolves tend to be a bit clannish . '' she shrugged as she watched trudy lead the mare and a gelding toward the barn . `` we 've learned over the centuries that it 's best to stick together . it 's basic self-preservation . '' `` why would a horse get upset over my scent ? '' `` do n't you guys smell like a pack of wolves ? how do you even keep horses and cows ? it 's like a fox guarding the chicken coop . seems like they 'd get one sniff of you and run away . '' brynley grinned . `` my father 's been ranching for over a hundred years . the animals are used to our scent . come on , help me get the hay into the barn . '' with phineas 's superior vampire strength , he had no trouble transporting whole bales of hay to the barn . brynley introduced him to trudy , then brought her up-to-date on her son 's progress at school while phineas finished moving the hay . a honda civic pulled up next to the pickup truck , and brynley and trudy strode from the barn to greet the driver . `` sherry ! '' brynley hugged her . sherry handed her the car keys . `` it 's all yours for a week . and the tank is full . how is gavin doing ? '' brynley retrieved the second envelope from her jacket pocket . `` he wrote a letter for you . '' sherry grabbed the envelope . `` i ca n't thank you enough ! '' `` that goes for both of us , '' trudy said . sherry 's gaze shifted to phineas as he emerged from the barn . `` is that young man staying here with you ? '' `` young is right , '' trudy murmured . `` i think he 's only about twenty-three . '' sherry 's mouth twitched as she regarded brynley . `` are you a wolf or a cougar , girl ? '' as far as she was concerned , she did n't look any older than phineas . sure , she was thirty , but as soon as werewolves reached maturity , their aging process slowed to a near halt . that was how they managed to live for five centuries . and although phineas had been transformed at a young age , that was a few years ago . they had to be fairly close to each other 's age now . with a start , she realized she was mentally defending herself and phineas as a couple . sherry 's eyes widened as she caught phineas 's scent . `` i know , '' brynley ground out . `` a shame , '' trudy said . `` he 's incredibly strong . you should have seen him tossing around those bales of hay . '' sherry gave brynley a pointed look . `` great stamina , too ? '' `` i would n't know about that , '' she muttered . `` yet , '' sherry added , then she and trudy snickered . brynley sighed . they thought phineas was her mortal boy toy . a logical mistake , since werewolves tended to be highly sexual creatures . `` right , '' trudy murmured . `` because there 's so much business going on around here . '' brynley glanced over at phineas . he was standing by the barn , pretending not to listen , but there was a definite glint of amusement in his eyes . `` thank you for helping us . and remember , you did n't see us here . '' sherry nodded . trudy asked her . sherry climbed into the passenger seat of the pickup , then trudy drove off , pulling the empty horse trailer behind her . brynley waved the car keys in her hand as phineas approached . `` we 've got wheels . '' `` and horse power . '' phineas glanced back at the barn , frowning . `` so what 's our first move ? '' brynley asked . `` we track down the guy who was bitten . '' `` i thought he did n't remember much . '' `` i can use vampire mind control to take a look inside his head . '' brynley grimaced . she hated the way vampires could manipulate people 's minds . `` bloodsucker . '' the corner of his mouth curled up . chapter seven phineas frowned as he slipped a knife into the sheath he 'd attached around his calf so that it nestled just inside his cowboy boot . he 'd made one simple decision , that they would teleport to the medical clinic , and brynley had gone ballistic . he recalled the way she 'd reacted when he 'd teleported behind her . she 'd yelled at him then , and now she was shouting again . were all werewolves this high-strung ? she was behaving like one of those overbred , expensive little dogs that yapped all the time .	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he could n't recall phil ever acting like this . apparently , the little princess was used to always getting her way . she glared at him , her hands on her hips . `` i go to all this trouble to make sure you have a car , and you do n't even want to use it ? '' he tugged his pants leg down and straightened . `` i explained why- '' `` you do n't appreciate what i 've done . or the trouble those ladies went to . '' `` i do- '' `` then let 's drive the damned car ! '' yap , yap , yap . would he have to put a muzzle on her ? `` brynley- '' `` do n't you understand ? i want to be more than just a babysitter for you when you 're dead . i want to help you when you 're awake . '' it did n't sound like something a spoiled princess would say . he dragged a hand over his short hair , wishing he could figure her out . `` you are helping . i 'm really glad we have the car . at some point , we 'll need it . '' he was n't so sure about the damned horses , though . `` i thought it was very clever , the way you arranged it all . '' `` now you 're just being condescending . '' damn , she was touchy . i think you 're very clever . you and your friends have got this whole underground female liberation thing going on . and you 're the leader . it 's radical . totally cool . '' `` it 's ... no big deal . '' `` it is big . and it 's gutsy . she looked away and waved a dismissive hand . `` someone had to help the lost boys . '' phineas blinked when it finally clicked . she had trouble accepting a compliment . and that seemed really strange . a princess should be used to flattery , but obviously , brynley was n't . what if he 'd misinterpreted other things about her ? he 'd always thought her anger stemmed from being a spoiled princess who would throw a temper tantrum if she was n't getting her way . but what if she was angry because she never got her way ? what if her prickly nature was due to a lifetime of criticism rather than compliments ? it was a bizarre theory , so he needed to put it to the test one more time . `` you know , your brother 's really proud of you . brags about you all the time . '' she opened her mouth to speak , then closed it and looked away . she did n't know what to do with a compliment . and even more amazing-he 'd found a guaranteed way to shut her up . it was sad , though , if she 'd grown up never receiving any kind words . he knew she 'd run away from home because her dad had tried to force her into an unwanted marriage . maybe the dad had a long history of being an overbearing jerk . he slipped on a shoulder holster . `` you know what i really like about your underground rebellion ? the way you 're sticking it to your dad . '' `` i ... he ... this has nothing to do with him . and i still think we should take the car . '' man , did she change the subject in a hurry . some major denial going on . he strongly suspected dear old dad was the source of her problems . which meant , he thought with a wry smile , that he and brynley had something in common after all . and she was n't the spoiled princess he had thought . she 'd risked everything to help the lost boys , and she 'd given up her cushy life when she ran away from home . the more he got to know her , the more he liked her . and admired her . he checked his automatic pistol to make sure it was loaded , then slipped it into the shoulder holster . `` the hospital is in buffalo . it could take over an hour to drive there , and we can teleport there in just a second . '' `` it 's a twenty-four-hour emergency room , '' she argued . `` there 'll be people there . we ca n't just pop in and scare everybody . '' he slipped a large sheepskin jacket on to conceal his weapon . `` i can erase people 's memories if i need to . '' `` you seem awfully eager to use your vampire mind control . '' `` you seem awfully sensitive about it . '' `` i 'm just saying you 'd better not try it on me . mess with me and i 'll mess with you while you 're in your death-sleep . i could do something terrible like ... donate one of your kidneys . '' i have no desire to invade your brain . '' her body , yes , but not her brain . `` some places are just too scary to visit . '' i 'm so complicated you 'd get lost and never find your way out . '' he would n't want to find his way out .	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he checked the information he 'd written about the emergency room . `` i 'm going to call now and teleport . `` i ca n't let any werewolves see me . '' she took a small step in his direction . `` can you avoid using my name in public ? my dad 's a powerful landowner , so even mortals could recognize my name . and if the news gets back to him- '' `` i got it . '' he slipped his hand around her waist and urged her closer . `` we have to keep you secret . '' she placed her hands on his chest . `` i do n't mean to sound paranoid about it . i just do n't want to be forced to marry against my will . '' `` you do n't know how ruthless my father can be . '' he gripped her tightly around the waist . `` you do n't know how determined i can be . '' her eyes widened , and her heartbeat accelerated . `` why are you willing to protect me ? '' because no matter how much she fussed and snarled , it was music to his ears . when he breathed in her scent , he was in heaven . and when he gazed into her sky-blue eyes , an eternity was n't long enough . but he could n't tell her that , so he shrugged . `` i do n't like people to be unhappy . '' `` you do n't even consider me 'people . ' you call me snout-face . '' he smiled and tapped the end of her nose . `` but it 's such a beautiful snout . '' her mouth fell open , drawing his gaze there . soft , luscious lips , ripe for kissing and sweet to taste . he pulled her close , and his groin hardened as her lips turned a rosy pink . he stiffened with the sudden realization that the whole cabin was now tinted pink . and that could mean only one thing . he looked away , squeezing his eyes shut . he 'd gotten hot from just touching her nose ? you look like you 're in pain . '' just a vampire thing . although it was difficult to ignore her sweet body pressed up against his . he zoomed at vampire speed into the bathroom and splashed cold water on his face . he had n't made it through one night without his eyes betraying him . his attraction to her was stronger than he 'd thought . what he needed was self-control . he pictured a snowy blizzard in his mind , then a pack of growling wolves . bared teeth . they wanted to rip him to shreds . and brynley was leader of the pack . his image did n't show up in the bathroom mirror , but the room was no longer pink , so his vision must have returned to normal . he dashed back to the table and grabbed his cell phone . he dialed the number of the emergency room and wrapped an arm around brynley without looking at her . when a woman answered , he teleported , taking brynley with him . brynley glanced quickly around the emergency room 's waiting area . it was empty , except for the mortal receptionist . no werewolves in sight . safe enough to freak out over what had just happened . if it was nothing , why had phineas run off so fast to the bathroom ? a vampire thing ? she knew good and well what red glowing eyes meant . vanda had explained it to her and the angel , marielle . a vampire 's eyes turned red when he wanted sex . and that meant phineas was attracted to her ! her heart lurched up her throat . why had n't she realized this before ? well , how could she when the rascal was always tormenting her and calling her snout-face ? that was not the way to win a woman 's affections . the conclusion was obvious . phineas was rude because he did n't want to win her affections . that was why he 'd shot off to the bathroom like the hounds from hell were after him . he did n't want to get involved with a werewolf . she did n't want to get involved with a vampire , so there . they were even . it was a bloody shame . while all the lycan males would want her for her werewolf status , phineas rejected her for it . her heart sank even further . his red glowing eyes were probably nothing more than an indication that he was susceptible to the three-step rule . it was a theory she 'd come up with years ago that at any given time , a man 's thoughts were only three steps away from sex . she should have known it would apply to phineas . he was about the sexiest man she 'd ever met . he was probably attracted to every woman he met , and his eyes were constantly turning red . after all , he called himself the love doctor . and he was the blardonnay guy , too . every woman who watched dvn wanted him . she had a sudden urge to slap his handsome face . and then kiss it to make it better .	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the man had no right being so sexy . it had to be that damned vampire allure . he 'd been quiet since they arrived , but she figured his brain was busy zapping the receptionist with vampire mind control . he approached the receptionist 's desk , staring intently at the woman sitting there . the nurse had gasped when they 'd teleported into the waiting room , but now she was simply gazing at phineas with a blank look . `` i believe you had a patient here a few days ago with bite marks on his neck ? '' brynley joined him at the counter . `` can you tell us his name ? '' the nurse looked at her , then shook her head slightly as if she were dispelling cobwebs from her mind . `` are you from the newspaper ? we figured you guys would show up eventually with a bunch of questions , but i 'm afraid i ca n't discuss the case with you . '' phineas leaned close to brynley and whispered , `` you messed up my control . she shot him an irritated look , but he ignored her and refocused on the nurse , who soon regained her glassy-eyed blank expression . `` we 're from the centers for disease control . '' he whipped out his wallet and flashed a credit card at her . `` i 'm inspector mc- '' phineas halted , obviously having second thoughts about using his real name . `` man-boob , '' brynley finished for him . `` what can i do for you , inspector mcman-boob ? '' `` it 's muscle . '' `` inspector muscle ? '' he gave brynley a triumphant look . `` and this is my assistant , nurse- '' `` doctor , '' brynley corrected him . `` doctor ... '' he glanced down at her chest . `` a-cup . '' `` b-cup ! '' `` you 'll have to prove it . '' with a smirk , he turned back to the nurse . `` we need to see the file on the patient who came in with bite marks . '' `` that would be jason pritchard . she wandered into the adjoining office that housed the file cabinets . brynley leaned close to him and whispered , `` i know why a vamp 's eyes turn red . vanda told us . '' she stifled a grin when he visibly gulped . let him worry about that for a while . he glanced at her with a stern look . again his gaze dropped . `` doctor b-cup . '' `` inspector mcman-bo- '' `` it 's muscle , '' he interrupted her . he turned back to the nurse as she came forward with the file . he opened it on the counter . brynley sidled up closer so she could see what was in the file . the top page listed all the vital information about jason pritchard . phineas handed that page to the nurse . `` will you make a copy of this for us , please ? '' `` of course , inspector muscle . '' she took the paper and strode into the adjoining office . phineas pointed at the bottom of another page . `` he was released this morning . '' brynley glanced over her shoulder when she heard the emergency room door opening , then quickly turned her back as a man entered and his scent wafted toward her . beside her , phineas stiffened . he opened his jacket , the side without the shoulder holster , then abruptly pulled her against his chest and covered her halfway with his jacket . brynley let out a surprised and muffled moan , her face pressed against his chest . a very hard chest . he 'd been right about the muscle . she listened to the werewolf 's steps as he approached the receptionist 's desk and came to a stop behind her . he would smell werewolf , too . hopefully , he would think the scent was coming from phineas . `` where 's the damned nurse ? '' `` i think i cracked a rib . '' `` that 's got ta hurt , '' phineas said with a sympathetic tone . obviously , this werewolf was n't an alpha , brynley thought . or he would have simply shifted to wolf form and back to heal himself . `` yeah , i fell off a damned ladder , '' the werewolf grumbled . `` oh , it 's not me . it 's my girlfriend here . she 's in a lot of pain . '' brynley let out a miserable-sounding moan . `` there , there , darlin ' . '' phineas patted her on the back . `` we 'll get your medication . do n't go psycho on me again , okay ? '' she pinched him underneath his jacket and heard him wince . `` she 's got leprosy , you know , '' phineas continued . `` goes a little crazy when a body part falls off . '' the werewolf squeaked .	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brynley smiled as she heard him scurrying to the other side of the room . `` here 's your paper , inspector muscle , '' the nurse said . `` thank you , '' phineas answered . `` let 's go , betsy . '' he steered her toward the door with her face still hidden beneath his jacket . she exhaled with relief as they stepped onto the sidewalk . phineas paused . `` okay , i released the nurse from my control , and she wo n't remember us . brynley ran around to the back of the building with him . `` leprosy ? you made me a leper ? '' it kept the wolf dude away from you . '' he stuffed the paper from the clinic into a jacket pocket as he scanned their surroundings . let 's teleport back . '' with a smile , she slipped her hands around his neck . `` thank you for protecting me , inspector muscle . '' `` anytime , betsy b-cup . '' his dark chocolate eyes twinkled as he flashed his perfect smile at her , and a flood of desire almost knocked her off her feet . she 'd felt twinges before around phineas , pleasant little bursts of lust that passed quickly , but this-this was a strong surge that swept over her entire body and clung to her , refusing to let go . this was a desire that went past the physical . it was seeping into her soul . his eyes glinted with a hint of red , then everything went black . chapter eight much to brynley 's disappointment , phineas simply let go of her when they arrived at the cabin . he did n't even look at her , just retrieved the paper about jason pritchard from his jacket pocket and studied it . `` are n't we going to discuss this ? '' this jason dude lives in sheridan . i think we should call his number and- '' `` that 's not what i 'm talking about . '' he gave her an irritated look . `` it 's what i 'm talking about . i 'm gon na drink some blood , then i 'll teleport to jason 's house . she glared at him as he strode toward the refrigerator . `` i saw your eyes turn red twice now . are you going to deny that you 're attracted to me ? '' he stuffed a bottle of blood into the microwave . not the most romantic of confessions , but it still made her heartbeat speed up . `` so you like me ? '' `` i 'm just being realistic . '' that 's all i 'm asking , that we both face reality . and the truth is we 're ... mildly attracted to each other . '' `` you call that the truth ? '' she grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge . `` you already admitted you 're attracted to me . `` i am attracted . '' he retrieved his bottle of blood from the microwave . `` but there 's nothing mild about it . '' the bottled water slipped from her hand and tumbled onto the wooden floor . she snatched it up quickly . `` damned thing is slippery . '' he took a sip of blood . we 're here to do a job . we do it as quickly as possible , then go back to our normal lives and put this all behind us . '' he thought that was simple ? about as simple as torture . `` what about our attraction ? '' he strode toward the couch , then sat and stared at the empty fireplace . `` it would be wrong for us to get involved . you know as well as i do that it could never work . and never last . '' part of her acknowledged that he was right , but another part wanted to curl up on the floor and cry . hurt enough that she wanted to hurt him back . he took a long swig from his bottle , then glanced at her . `` how can you be attracted to me ? did you stop hating vampires all of a sudden ? '' i think you 're a disgusting bunch of parasites and users . '' she gave him a wry look as she wrenched the top off her bottle . `` but do n't take it personally . '' with a frown , he plunked his booted feet onto the coffee table . `` then it 's good you have n't forgotten i 'm a vampire . '' that 's why i ignored my feelings for so long . you have to admit we 're horribly , dreadfully mismatched . '' `` i would n't say it 's that bad . '' a real disaster waiting to happen . '' `` i guess your father would find me totally unsuitable . '' though to be honest , she could n't care less what her father thought . `` he 'd never accept a poor guy from the bronx for his princess . '' she hated being called that . `` i was never a princess . i was more like a pawn . '' when he gave her a curious look , she waved a dismissive hand . i refuse to let my father dictate my life . '' he leaned back against the sofa cushions , studying her .	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`` is that why you 're attracted to me ? is it part of the rebellion against your father ? so you can piss him off ? '' `` do n't be ridiculous , '' she snapped . but could he be right ? no , she did n't want to think that . her feelings had always felt genuine , not like some sort of twisted , sordid quest for revenge . `` i 've always thought you were gorgeous . and courageous . and- '' what was she doing , complimenting him when he 'd rejected her ? `` but like you said , there 's no future for us . i 'm sure i can manage to resist you for the few nights that we 're here . '' i 'm sure i can resist you , too . '' she put the bottle back into the fridge . `` then let 's get back to business , shall we ? '' he strode back to the kitchen table , set down his empty bottle , and picked up his cell phone . she strode toward him , then jerked to a stop a few inches away . `` you 'll have to hold on to me , but do n't let it bother you . i 'm sure you can resist fondling my manly body . '' she slipped her hands around his neck . with an abrupt move , he pulled her close . he gave her a fierce look , then everything went black . phineas was relieved when jason pritchard did n't answer the phone . it was so much easier to teleport to an answering machine that talked for a minute without asking any questions . they landed in a dark foyer , and his eyes quickly adjusted . most of the house was dark , not surprising since it was after midnight . it was also saturday night , so a young guy like jason might be out on the town , but phineas suspected he was asleep in his bedroom . after all , he 'd just been released from the hospital that morning . he placed a finger against his lips to remind brynley to be quiet , and she nodded , giving him an annoyed look that probably meant she did n't need reminding . prickly , as always . he moved quietly through the small house , relieved they could n't talk right now . their last chat had ripped his ego to shreds . she thought he was a disgusting parasite ? they were horribly , dreadfully mismatched ? a disaster waiting to happen ? sheesh , she acted like the polar ice caps would melt if they got together . half of wyoming would blow up like a giant geyser . the sun would go supernova , and a freakin ' black hole would swallow the universe . thank god she found him so easy to resist . the universe would remain safe for one more night . what was really frustrating was he knew this situation was his fault . the truth had come out because his eyes had turned red . he 'd known it was dangerous to spend time alone with her . he 'd known he needed to keep his attraction to her a secret , but damn , his feelings for her were too strong . he had n't survived one night without blowing it . and what was even more shocking , she appeared to be attracted to him , too . not too attracted , he thought wryly . not if she considered him easy to resist . after all , they were horribly , dreadfully mismatched . the den and kitchen were empty . he stalked down a hallway and peeked inside the first door . an empty bedroom . he was tempted to drag brynley inside to prove they were n't so horribly , dreadfully mismatched after all . but making love to her might knock the earth off its axis , so he 'd have to resist . he checked the second door . jason pritchard was sound asleep in bed . he eased the door open as he slipped inside jason 's mind . keep on sleeping . he motioned for brynley to follow him inside , and she tiptoed after him . you are under my control . you will sleep and answer my questions . jason rolled onto his back , but his eyes remained shut and his breathing normal . `` do you remember who attacked you ? '' phineas asked softly . `` a woman , '' jason mumbled . `` i do n't know what she did to me . '' phineas delved through jason 's memories and spotted blank spaces , a sure sign that the man 's mind had been tampered with . still , he persisted , digging deep in search of a memory that would show him the attacker 's face . jason moaned and shook his head . `` he ca n't remember her face , '' phineas told brynley , then tried another tactic . `` did you hear her voice , jason ? `` she ... she said she was my queen . '' `` oh my gosh , '' brynley whispered . `` that sounds like corky . '' phineas leaned over the sleeping man . `` where were you when she attacked you ? 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`` cloud peak glacier . '' `` i know where that is , '' brynley said quietly . phineas touched jason 's forehead . sleep and forget about me . jason let out a loud snore and rolled onto his side . phineas reached a hand out to brynley . she stood stiffly in his arms as he teleported back to the cabin . as soon as they arrived , she jumped away and strode into the kitchen . she was so determined to keep the polar ice caps from melting . `` so where is the cloud peak glacier ? '' she pulled a map out of a drawer and unfolded it on the kitchen island counter . `` see this area here ? '' she jabbed a finger at a northern area of wyoming . he joined her at the island and studied the map . the sweet scent of her hair filled his nostrils . and vanilla . it reminded him of the homemade peach cobbler his aunt ruth made . he used to love it hot and topped with vanilla ice cream . come to think of it , he would n't mind a taste of brynley topped with some vanilla ice cream . or was he lactose intolerant now ? `` and this , '' brynley continued , `` is the bighorn national forest . it lies east of phil 's land . inside the forest , you 'll find the cloud peak wilderness area . the glacier is located about here . '' `` are you going to call the glacier ? they do n't generally come equipped with a telephone . '' `` then we 'll take the car . '' i knew it would come in handy . '' `` it 's a wilderness area . that means no motorized vehicles are allowed off the main roads . '' `` then how do you get around ? '' `` or you ride a horse . '' `` aw , come on , phineas . `` those horses do n't like me . '' she gave him a sly grin . `` to know you is to like you . '' did n't she know that was torture ? `` i tried getting to know them . when you and trudy left the barn to greet the other lady , i stayed behind for a little while . i tried mentally communicating with the horses to let them know i would never hurt them . '' `` ah , that was sweet . '' `` not too sweet . one of them tried to bite me . '' `` horses look alike ? '' `` you 're such a city boy . '' `` country girl . '' i can bring down an elk in sixty seconds . '' `` i did n't think your breath was that bad . '' she huffed and punched him in the shoulder . `` ah , foreplay . '' `` and here i thought you were going to resist me . '' `` that 's not my idea of foreplay . '' her eyes widened , then she looked away . she shrugged and turned back to the map . and actually , i do n't think we should ride in at night . our best bet is for me to go in the late afternoon . trudy can bring her trailer and drop me and the horses off . i 'll ride one and lead the other , then set up a base camp below the glacier . as soon as the sun sets , i 'll call you and you can teleport . '' `` although the cell phone probably wo n't work . '' `` i can zip back to romatech and pick us up some satellite phones , '' phineas suggested . `` the problem with this plan is it 'll leave you alone here for a few hours . '' he glanced at the basement trapdoor . did he dare risk it ? `` how often do people come around here ? '' and i would lock up . but still ... '' `` you would worry about me ? '' she shrugged in an unconcerned manner . `` it 's my job to guard you . '' we can move the couch to conceal the trapdoor . i 'll teleport in and out of the basement . '' she was worried about him , he knew it . she just did n't want to show it . `` if i was n't sure , i 'd spend the day at romatech . '' then we have a plan . '' he sat at the kitchen table and booted up the laptop . `` i 'll find a map of the wilderness area . '' `` cloud peak , and the bighorn national forest . '' she rummaged inside the fridge and pulled out some sliced roast beef . he pulled up a search engine . `` there are camping areas in the forest , right ? '' over thirty of them . '' `` we 'll need to check those . corky may have commandeered one of them . '' he glanced at brynley . `` do n't check anything without me . she opened a loaf of bread . `` seems to me that it would be safer to look for her during the daytime when she 's dead . '' `` she would n't dare sleep unprotected .	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she 'll have a few mortals under her control , and they 'll be brainwashed to kill anyone who comes close to her . do n't do any investigating without me . '' brynley glowered at him . he found a good map that detailed all the camping areas . `` i 'll zip over to romatech and print this out and grab our sat phones . '' she slathered some mustard on her bread . `` i 'll probably stay there for a few hours . see how my brother 's doing . file a report and catch up on what the other guys are doing . '' it would be a lot easier to resist her if he put over a thousand miles between them . she slapped her sandwich together . `` you 'll be all right here ? '' `` you have a lot to do tomorrow . `` go ahead and teleport . i know you do n't want to hang around me for the rest of the night . '' quite the opposite- '' `` just go ! '' with a sick feeling in his stomach , he vanished . `` who 's afraid of the big bad wolf ? '' brynley sang to herself in the shower . she 'd finished her snack , then checked on the horses in the barn . phineas had not returned . she turned off his computer , then gathered up some supplies for the trip to cloud peak glacier . some beef jerky , a few granola bars , some bottles of water , a roll of toilet paper , and a sleeping bag . phineas might be able to teleport in and out , but she 'd be with the horses , so she 'd have to do things the old-fashioned way . she made a note to herself to bring some weed-seed-free feed for the horses . by one o'clock in the morning , he still was n't back . she took a shower and sang the big bad wolf song at the top of her lungs , hoping he 'd come back and hear it . she left the light on in the bathroom with the door partially closed , so the cabin would n't be totally dark , then climbed the ladder to the loft and crawled into bed . with a groan , she punched a pillow . it was her fault he was uncomfortable around her . she should n't have told him that she knew what the red eyes meant . she 'd wanted to tease him , but to be honest , she was flattered . more than flattered . astounded . he 'd admitted he was attracted to her . the real brynley . all the guys in the past who had pursued her had never bothered to find out who she really was . they 'd simply seen her as the supreme pack master 's daughter , the ticket to win more power and prestige in the werewolf world . phineas had nothing to gain from a relationship with her . unless you counted gaining a bunch of enemies . her father and his countless followers would want to kill him . she sighed and nestled under the covers . it was for the best that he was staying away from her . her inner wolf knew it . they were from two different worlds . how much did she actually know about him ? had he really been a drug dealer ? was it true there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest ? it did n't seem to fit the phineas she knew . she 'd always felt safe around him . she knew her brother and the vamp guys liked and respected him . angus mackay had promoted him to head of security at romatech . he would n't have done that if he did n't believe phineas was absolutely trustworthy . but how well could she trust him ? he was the love doctor , the blardonnay guy . hundreds of vamp women would gladly throw themselves at him . she rolled over and punched a pillow . lucky phineas . he could see his brother whenever he wanted . she did n't dare even contact her sister . she must have dozed off , for when she next looked at the bedside clock , it was almost four . the cabin was totally dark . the bathroom door had been shut . and the water was running . phineas was back . and taking a shower . she pictured him the way he looked in the commercials with a towel wrapped low around his hips . and his chest , his glorious chest would glisten with droplets of water . a tiny rivulet would sluice down his chest , right between his man-boobs- her breath caught . the water had turned off . she slipped out of bed and tiptoed to the edge of the loft . the moon , now low in the sky , shone through the windows , softly illuminating the room below . he 'd moved the couch back a few feet to cover up the trapdoor to the basement . and he 'd moved the chairs back , too , so the whole arrangement would look normal . the bathroom door opened , and the light switched off . her heart pounded , and she took a deep breath to try to stay calm . she did n't want him to hear her racing heartbeat . he moved into view , and her heart stuttered .	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he was wearing a towel , just like in the commercials . oh god , his shoulders really were broad . and his back ... so strong and muscular . if only he would turn around so she could see his chest . suddenly , he yanked the towel off and rubbed it over his head . his rear end was showing ! he stiffened and turned his head slightly . he must have heard her gasp . but oh my god , when he had stiffened , it had caused the muscles in his buttocks to flex . it was about the most beautiful sight she 'd ever seen . `` brynley ? '' he turned toward her with the towel lowered to cover his groin . she scrambled back onto the bed and held her breath . her heart was beating too damned fast . he was going to hear it . `` good night , brynley , '' he said softly . she strained her ears , but heard only crickets chirping outside . and an owl hooting . she eased back to the railing and peeked over . he must have teleported into the basement . she crawled back into bed and lay there , staring at the ceiling . if she had the nerve , she 'd shove the couch aside , open the trapdoor , and jump down into the basement . straight into his arms . she squeezed her eyes shut , and the vision of his nak*d back and buttocks filled her mind . with a moan , she pulled the covers over her head . easy to resist , she 'd told him . what a big fat liar . she 'd never wanted anyone as badly as she did phineas . chapter nine the next evening , brynley sat on her sleeping bag at the camp she 'd established at the base of cloud peak and watched the sun slip over the horizon . any second now , phineas would be waking from his death-sleep . she 'd give him a few minutes to dress and drink some blood before calling him . she breathed deeply of air scented with spruce and lodgepole pine . the two horses munched on the green grass of the meadow where she 'd camped . far up the side of the mountain , nestled in a beautiful cirque , the glacier gleamed white in the moonlight . patches of snow still dotted the mountainside . tiny bits of ice sparkled as if a divine hand had tossed a stash of diamonds across the side of the mountain . she closed her eyes and enjoyed the crisp night breeze that nipped at her cheeks . her inner wolf trembled with joy . it knew instinctively that she 'd returned , and it was eager for the full moon that would come in two nights . eager to burst free from her human skin and run wild through the forests , chasing deer and elk . she would have to explain to phineas that she needed the night off . it was n't a choice for her . on the first night of a full moon , she shifted , no matter where she was . the teaching job at dragon nest academy was perfect for her since she was able to live in the same building with her brother and the banished werewolf boys . she shifted with them every month and roamed the extensive grounds around the school . it was fun being with her brother , but she missed her sister . and the adirondacks were not the same as the mountains out west . her inner wolf knew the difference and had longed for her to return home . while the wolf celebrated , her human half tensed . she was taking a terrible risk . if she stayed here , her father might find her . and if he captured her , he 'd make it extremely hard for her to escape a second time . he knew not to trust her now . a twinge of paranoia skittered through her . she stood and surveyed the woods that encircled her camp , her extra-keen eyesight adjusting to the darkness . she listened with her extra-sharp hearing . a rustling in the grass as a field mouse scurried to its home , the beating of the air as an owl took wing . `` hurry , little mouse , '' she whispered . she knew the feeling of being stalked , the terror of being hunted . princess , my ass . phineas had no idea . in her father 's world , she was prey . she felt a sudden need to have phineas there with her . he 'd said he would never allow her to be forced into a marriage against her will . because he wants you for himself . and why should she object ? a spark of rebelliousness ignited inside her , inciting an urge to tell the world to buzz off . she wanted phineas . but since when did she ever get what she wanted ? she grabbed the sat phone off the sleeping bag and called him . `` hello , brynley . '' his voice did the usual warm , fluttery things to her stomach . `` you 're all right ! i was so worried about leaving you all alone in the cabin . are you ready to come here ? 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her heart lurched and the phone tumbled from her hand as she whirled around and found him standing behind her . i told you to never sneak up behind me ! '' `` it was n't on purpose . '' he pocketed his sat phone . `` i 'm never exactly sure where i 'll end up when i teleport . '' she pressed a hand to her chest as she willed her heart to stop pounding . she 'd freaked out again . he was regarding her curiously , so she quickly changed the subject . `` it 's beautiful around here , do n't you think ? '' he glanced around quickly , then focused again on her . `` are you sure- '' `` there 's the glacier over there , '' she interrupted , motioning to the cirque . `` i 'm not sure where jason was attacked . the mountain still has a lot of snow on it . i ca n't imagine anyone trying to hike up there in the dark , so i 'm figuring jason was attacked somewhere down here . i 'm glad you wore that heavy coat . he studied her silently for a while , and she felt her cheeks grow warm . she was babbling , and he knew it . `` i 'll look around , '' he said quietly . we have a lot of campgrounds to check out . i 'll get the horses ready . '' he gave the horses a wary look , then zipped around the meadow and nearby woods at vampire speed . with a sigh , she rolled up her sleeping bag . she needed to stop freaking out whenever he was behind her . the attack had happened five years ago . time to get over it . she attached her sleeping bag behind the saddle on the gelding . phineas was an inexperienced rider , so she 'd let him ride the gentler mare . he zoomed toward her in a blur of movement , and she gripped the reins of the horses as they shied away . she fussed at him . `` you 're scaring them . '' he stopped abruptly , casting a worried look at the horses . `` i found the spot where the attack happened . '' he gestured toward a giant spruce . `` the grass is crushed , and i found a few drops of human blood on the ground . '' she had n't detected any blood , and her sense of smell was excellent , although not nearly as good as when she was in wolf form . `` can you tell if it 's jason 's blood ? '' `` the older vamps probably could , but i 'm not as experienced as them . i ca n't tell if corky was here , either . '' he seemed embarrassed , but that only made him more attractive to her . werewolf men , especially the alphas , tended to be overconfident to the point of arrogance , and that had always annoyed her . he retrieved a piece of paper from his jacket pocket and unfolded it . `` i printed out a map that shows the location of campgrounds . vampires would need a cabin or a cave to stay protected from sunlight . '' she patted the sheath attached to her belt . `` i brought a good hunting knife . `` wait a minute , wolfie-girl . if there 's any fighting , you have to stay out of it . '' `` i 'm not going to leave you alone . '' `` your brother would kill me if i let anything happen to you . '' `` so it 's just my brother you 're worried about ? '' `` what do you need to hear , brynley ? that i could n't bear it if anything happened to you ? that if i failed to protect you , the shame would kill me ? '' so stay the hell out of trouble , okay ? '' she smiled , her cheeks flushing with heat . `` let 's go , bloodsucker . '' `` after you , snout-face . '' he handed her the map . she pointed at a spot on the map . `` we 'll head to this one first . she folded the map , stuffed it into her jacket pocket , then mounted her horse . he stood still , eyeing the mare with an anxious look . `` come on , city boy . '' she bit her lip to keep from grinning . `` i think that 's the one that tried to bite me . '' `` that 's molly . she 's as gentle as can be . '' `` until she sinks her teeth into you . '' `` a vampire afraid of biting ? '' `` hell yeah , if i 'm on the wrong side of the bite . '' he inched closer to the horse . `` do you just sort of jump on their back ? '' `` put your foot in the stirrup . no , the other foot . '' brynley chuckled . `` unless you want to ride backwards . '' he put his left foot in , then hopped on his right foot as the horse shied away . `` it 's molly . '' brynley gasped when phineas suddenly teleported right onto the horse 's back .	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with a frightened whinny , molly reared up and dumped him on the ground . he hefted himself to his feet and glared at the horse . `` what did it do that for ? '' `` you frightened her . '' brynley dismounted and grabbed molly 's reins . i 'll hold her still while you mount . '' he rubbed his rear , scowling at the horse . brynley smiled as she patted molly 's neck . `` poor phineas . must be hard , mounting a female who does n't like you . '' they 've always been willing . '' how many women had been seduced by the love doctor 's sexy voice and handsome face ? `` i suppose you 've had a whole herd of willing females ? and you rode them like a cowboy ? '' `` if i did , would you be jealous ? '' `` no , more like nauseated . '' he snorted , then slipped his foot into the stirrup and mounted neatly . she was sorely tempted to pull him to the ground and give him the ride of a lifetime . make him forget about the herd of willing females he might have had in the past . instead , she handed him the reins . `` hold them lightly . molly wo n't need a lot of direction . '' `` she knows what she wants ? '' his hands brushed slightly against hers as he took the reins . she hurried back to the gelding and mounted up . this was n't so bad once you got used to it , phineas thought . the trail was wide and smooth , and well lit with a nearly full moon and a million stars . his horse was happy to follow brynley 's gelding . and he was happy to watch her from behind . her back was graceful and curved into a slim waist . her long ponytail swayed from side to side . the stars shone more brightly here than at home , and the sky seemed bigger . even the earth seemed bigger , more expansive without the cramped and crowded feel he was used to in the city . here , he could easily believe that he and brynley were the only two people on the planet . it was a tempting fantasy-he and brynley all alone with a moral obligation to repopulate the earth . and no angry werewolf father to object . but in reality , his sperm was dead , and brynley hated vampires . he was ninety-nine percent positive that she had spied on him when he 'd gotten out of the shower , but of course , she 'd found him easy to resist . the air was definitely fresher here . no smoky scent of meat grilling at the local street vendor or stench of trash overflowing from a dumpster . at first , it seemed deathly quiet . no horns honking , no sirens , no throbbing bass from passing cars . but slowly , he became aware of different sounds . a breeze ruffling the leaves , a twig snapping beneath a paw . the scenery appeared peaceful on the surface , but danger lurked in the dark depths of the forest . a different set of predators existed here-wolves , bears , mountain lions . but the predator that had attacked jason pritchard was one he knew well-a vampire . just like other predators , a vampire always left a trail . it was their need for blood , and their options were limited . they could order blood from romatech , raid a blood bank , or drain animals dry . or if they were malcontents , they left human victims in their wake . as phineas relaxed into the swaying movement of the horse , he congratulated himself . this cowboy stuff was n't so hard after all . brynley would have to stop calling him a city boy . unfortunately , at that moment his horse decided to leave the path and turn right into the forest . `` horse ! brynley glanced back over her shoulder . brynley pulled to a stop . `` steer her back onto the path . '' `` there 's no steering wheel ! '' he looked frantically about as his horse continued to walk into the forest . `` how do i put this thing into reverse ? '' brynley 's laughter drifted toward him . dammit , he could n't even see her now . she 's a mare , '' brynley yelled . `` you have to let her know you 're in charge ! '' `` i thought i was ! '' typical female . the mare had only let him think he was in charge . `` pull on the reins , '' brynley called . she sounded closer , thank god . he pulled hard , and the horse reared up , dumping him onto the ground . he fell back , hitting his head . stars danced around the sky . `` i think so , '' he mumbled as she walked past him . `` i was talking to molly . '' she smirked as she grabbed molly 's reins . she rubbed the horse 's neck . with a grunt , he hefted himself to his feet .	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the muscles in his rump and legs twinged with pain . brynley led his horse back to the path , her mouth twitching as she passed him by . `` do n't forget your hat , city boy . '' he spotted his hat on the ground , but when he leaned over to pick it up , his muscles objected . he walked slowly and stiffly back to the path . meanwhile , brynley had tied a rope from molly to her gelding . `` i 'll have to lead your horse since you do n't know how to control her . '' `` it 's not my fault the horse is weird . '' `` do you need help mounting ? '' i can mount just fine . '' he ignored her dubious look , and swung his leg over the horse . his muscles groaned as he settled into the saddle . he grimaced , hoping it looked like a smile . with a grin , she headed back to her horse , then mounted up . after about half an hour , they arrived at the first campsite . no cabins . no pitched tents . no heartbeats . they dismounted , and he wobbled on legs that now felt like rubber . he gritted his teeth , determined not to show any weakness . `` city boy . '' dammit , she knew he was in pain . he tipped his cowboy hat as she gathered the reins from both horses . `` mighty obliged , ma'am . i heard that in a movie . '' `` why , land sakes ! you 're practically a cowboy . '' he reached inside his coat to remove his pistol from his shoulder holster and winked at her . `` pardon me while i whip this out . '' `` i 've seen bigger . '' `` darlin ' , you ai n't seen what i 'm packing . '' `` i 've heard all you vamps shoot blanks . '' `` you want some cowpoke with a quick trigger finger , or a man like me who can go all night long ? '' `` i was n't referring to your finger . '' her cheeks blushed a pretty pink . `` fancy talk coming from the love doctor . '' she turned to tether the horses to a hitching post . he was tempted to tell her the whole love doctor act was just that , an act . it had started out as a joke , a way to make ladies laugh . but it seemed to have backfired on him , because no one wanted to take him seriously . he paced along the camp 's perimeter as he surveyed their surroundings . `` i 'll check the boulders over there . maybe there 's a cave . '' `` if you find one , make sure there are n't any bears inside , '' brynley called after him . `` or cougars . '' what a friendly place . he trod carefully with his pistol ready . the wilderness was beautiful , but primitive . he could n't imagine queen corky hiding here . if she was in the area , she 'd use vampire mind control to land herself some better accommodations . a fancy ski lodge , maybe , or a ranch house . he holstered his sidearm and returned to brynley . and i ca n't tell if anyone has been here recently . '' `` it 's part of the 'leave no trace ' program . you 're not supposed to- '' she stopped suddenly with a gasp . he reached for his gun once again . `` look , '' she whispered , her voice hushed with awe . she pointed at the far side of the meadow . relief rushed through him and he released the weapon . `` yeah , it 's a horse . '' `` that 's not just any horse . it 's the wild white stallion . is n't he beautiful ? '' `` he looks like a horse . '' when brynley gave him an exasperated look , he continued , `` you 've seen him before ? '' `` i 've only seen him a few times in my life . he just seems to appear out of nowhere like magic . he 's totally wild . no one has ever been able to catch him , and believe me , they 've tried . '' `` he sounds cool . '' she smiled at him , her face radiant in the almost full moon . `` he is cool . the coolest horse in the entire world . even my father could n't catch him . '' behind them , molly whinnied and tugged at the reins brynley had looped over the hitching post . `` i think molly likes him , too , '' phineas added with a wry smile . brynley patted the mare to calm her down . `` she has excellent taste . '' `` is that why she veered off the path ? did she catch his scent ? '' phineas watched as the stallion reared up , then galloped off into the woods . `` there he goes . '' brynley nodded , still smiling . `` he roams a wide area . i 've spotted him in montana a hundred miles from here .	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he goes wherever he wants . '' `` completely free , '' phineas murmured . brynley 's smile faded as she untethered the horses . `` i 've always had this feeling that if the wild white stallion remained free , then all was right in the world . '' she shrugged and looked embarrassed . `` you figure that as long as he 's free , you have a chance to be free , too . '' she glanced away , her cheeks blushing . `` not bad for a city boy . '' he brushed back a wavy tendril of hair that had come loose from her ponytail and tucked it behind her ear . `` i could understand a lot more if we talked to each other instead of sparring . '' `` maybe we could be ... friends . there would n't be any harm in that , right ? '' we can talk while we ride . '' she mounted the gelding . he mounted molly , wincing inwardly at the pain . thank you for giving me a ride , he attempted to communicate mentally . molly snorted and shook her head , and he felt an air of resignation about her as if she 'd accepted long ago that she must do as she was told . he wondered briefly if she wanted to be free like the white stallion . or when the snow piled up in winter , was she grateful to have a warm stable ? freedom versus security . it was the choice brynley had been forced to make when she 'd left home . they rode side by side , but neither of them spoke . now that they 'd called a truce , he did n't know what to say . it had been easier to communicate with her when he had picked on her and pretended not to like her . the awkward silence stretched out , broken only by the thudding of horse hooves and the occasional birdcall . say something , he slapped himself mentally . he slapped himself again . that was not something a mere friend would say . sheesh , now he sounded like a preschooler who had just learned his colors . `` i like your eyes , too , '' she said softly . they 're the color of mud . '' `` dark chocolate , '' she corrected him , then smiled . `` i love dark chocolate . '' `` yours are like the sky on a bright sunny day . i ca n't see the sky anymore . unless i look at you . '' he cast a nervous glance at her . she was staring at him like he 'd grown a second head . `` i should n't have said- '' `` no , '' she interrupted him softly . `` it 's the most beautiful thing anyone has ever told me . '' `` i know you do n't like compliments . '' i 'm just not used to receiving them . '' `` but i think i could adjust . '' 'cause i have a lot more where that last one came from . '' `` you 're a sweet man , phineas . '' was that why she wanted him for a friend ? next , she 'd be asking him to go to the mall with her to get a manicure . `` i 'm not always sweet , '' he grumbled . `` is it true what that woman said on the phone ? you were a drug dealer , and there 's a warrant for your arrest ? '' he should have stuck with the sweet perception . the more brynley found out about him , the more she would want to avoid him . the truth would only convince her that she was right . they were horribly , dreadfully mismatched . chapter ten boy , did he clam up fast . brynley slanted a glance at phineas . she must have pushed a button . she had things in her past she refused to talk about , too . a sudden notion pricked at her . maybe they had something in common after all . maybe they were both ... survivors . their wounded souls recognized each other and were being pulled together by a magnetic force they could n't stop or control . what romantic nonsense . she 'd been slapped around by reality too much to believe that souls could be destined for each other . phineas was like any man , and they were all governed by the three-step rule . he could n't help but think about sex , and since she happened to be the only female in the vicinity , she automatically became the subject of his sexual thoughts . she waved aside a mosquito that buzzed past her ear . `` damned bloodsucker . '' `` talking to me ? '' phineas gave her a wry look . i thought you 'd stopped talking to me . '' `` there are things in my past i 'm not proud of . i 'd rather be judged for the real me and not for my mistakes . '' `` you think i 'll judge you ? '' `` have n't you already ? i 'm a disgusting parasite . your words . '' `` what about your words ? `` you do have a snout when the moon is full . would you rather i talk about your hairy legs ? 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she stiffened , and her inner wolf bristled . `` there 's nothing wrong with my fur . if you were n't so ignorant about wolves , you 'd know that i have a very nice pelt . '' `` you 're extremely argumentative- '' `` i am not ! '' `` and touchy . i 've never met anyone so prickly . '' his mouth twitched as he gave her a pointed look . her face grew warm as a sheepish smile tugged at her mouth . i might be a little touchy . but i have good reason . '' `` then tell me about it . '' no way was she talking about her past . she needed to change the subject fast . `` hairy legs ? if that 's how you flatter a woman , then you 've got a lot to learn , mr. love doctor . '' he flashed his perfect smile at her . `` i was getting to it . my point is that even with your pretty snout and gorgeous legs and cheerful personality , i would never hold it against you . i like you exactly the way you are . '' she tightened her grip on her horse 's reins as her heart started to race . last night , he 'd admitted he was attracted to her . she 'd figured that was simply lust . a common result of the three-step rule . but now , with this latest confession , she could no longer pretend the attraction was purely physical . and she was n't sure she liked that . lust was easy to handle . if it itched too much , you simply scratched it . but once the heart was dragged into a relationship , it always ended in heartache . abandonment , betrayal , abuse . she 'd endured them all and could n't bear to go through it again . `` i suppose a love doctor like you has enjoyed a lot of conquests . '' `` what conquests ? you heard how latoya talks to me . she judges me on my past mistakes . '' `` and you think i will ? '' `` do n't you hold it against me that i 'm a vampire ? a disgusting parasite ? '' i just do n't like users . '' `` have i ever used you ? '' she rode in silence for a moment . she could accuse him of using his vampire allure on her , but she was beginning to question that idea . she 'd lived at dragon nest academy for a few months now , and she 'd never felt any kind of allure from the other male vamps she came in contact with . they were handsome guys , but they never affected her like phineas . she needed to face the truth . it was only phineas who attracted her . she liked him exactly the way he was . did she dare tell him ? `` you did n't answer my question , '' he said softly . `` do you think i 've used you ? '' `` i think you 're a ... a good guy . '' `` well , i guess we found something we can agree on . '' she smiled , her cheeks growing warm . his gaze met hers and their eyes locked for a few seconds . her heart squeezed in her chest , and she looked away . oh god , who was she kidding ? her heart was already involved . a silence stretched out between them , but she could sense an undercurrent that sizzled with electric energy . feelings this intense had a way of filtering through to her inner wolf . it was becoming aware of the desires of her heart , sharply attuned to the lustful needs of her body . and once the animal inside her latched on to the scent of her chosen prey , it did n't give up . phineas would n't stand a chance . phineas stiffened as they approached the next campsite . this one was definitely inhabited . the stench of unwashed human was strong enough to knock over a moose . brynley wrinkled her nose as she stopped the horses . `` i think whoever is camping here had a run-in with a skunk . '' he winced inwardly as he dismounted . stay here with the horses . '' she dismounted quickly and tethered the horses to a nearby aspen tree . `` i 'm supposed to be helping you . '' `` you are helping me , but i do n't want you in any danger . '' `` i 'm not a wuss , phineas . `` are you two gon na fuss at each other all night ? '' a gruff voice rumbled from behind a large lodgepole pine . phineas whipped out his automatic as he spun toward the voice . `` you call that little stick a weapon ? '' a huge man stepped from behind the tree , chuckling . he carried a double-barreled shotgun with the breech open . a fly buzzed around his head , and he waved it aside . his smell wafted toward phineas , making his eyes water . still , he focused on the shotgun to make sure the safety catch was visible . `` we do n't want any trouble , dude . 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