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No *******..... They are stereotyped as being boring but that is because when they meet.
This is when their inner ***** come out.
The past is the past for a reason.
That is where it is supposed to stay,
But some cannot let it go.
In their heads it eats away

Until all their focus becomes
The person they used to be,
The mistakes they made in their life.
Oh, if only they could see

That you cannot change what happened,
No matter how hard you try,
No matter how much you think about it,
No matter how much you cry.

What happens in your lifetime
Happens for reasons unknown,
So you have to let the cards unfold.
Let your story be shown.

Don't get wrapped up in the negative.
Be happy with what you have been given.
Live for today not tomorrow.
Get up, get out, and start living,

Because the past is the past for a reason.
It's been, and now it is gone,
So stop trying to think of ways to fix it.
It's done, it's unchangeable; move on.
Chapter 10

“I started to panic. “Do you think they’re setting a trap?”
“It would make sense,” said Max. “Drawing you to a place you’d feel comfortable…”
My cell began to ring and I sighed in relief when I saw that it was Alex. Obviously, we were jumping to conclusions. “Thank God. It’s him.” I answered the phone. “Hello?”
“Hi,” said Alex. “Sorry I missed the last call. I was in the other room, pouring myself a ****** Rickie.”
I smirked. Rickie was one of Alex’s blood donors. He paid him very well for it, too. “No problem. So, what’s going on? The other clients have really canceled?”
“No, I canceled. It’s too dangerous to be out, trolling for unfaithful husbands. Not with that monster looking for you. Why didn’t you tell me about Victor Montour, Racheal ?”
I rubbed my forehead. How much did Alex know? “I didn’t want to worry you.”
“You’re the one who needs to be worried. From what I hear, that man is hell-bent on locating you, and it’s not for any family reunion.”
“So, you know that he’s my father?”
“I do now. Jesus, I thought my family was dysfunctional.”
I noticed that Andrew and[…]”
“I know, right? She’s a nervous wreck right now. Anyway, it took me a while to calm her down and when I did, I realized that Max probably had you in his custody by then.”
“Yeah.”
“How did that go?”
“What do you think it went? I made a scene.”
He chuckled. “I wish I would have been there. Did you **** the life-force out of anyone?”
“No, but I should have. I was treated like a *******. It wasn’t pretty.”
He clucked his tongue. “I’m sorry. I should have warned you.”
“Yes. You should have.”
“So, you’re going to let them protect you, right?”
“I don’t need it.”
“Jez…”
“I’ll be fine.”
Alex groaned. “I told them you’d refuse.”
“You know me well,” I said, smiling. “Anyway, back to Mrs. Strom, her husband is having dinner with another woman as we speak. I can at least finish that job.”
“Don’t worry about that right now, JD. Just get your *** back to the office so we can talk more about this.”
“What about your ‘date’?”
“Peter already left.”
“You blew him off?” I asked, surprised.
“Something like that,” he replied, a smile in his voice. “But, don’t[…]”
“No problem. Would you like an escort?” asked Aiden. “We can find one for you.”
I fluttered my eyelashes. “What about you?”
His eyes widened and he smiled. “Well –”
“That wouldn’t be a good idea,” interrupted Maximus. “We need to keep a low profile. Especially you, Aiden.”
He was about to protest, when I held up my hand. “Honestly, I was just kidding anyway. Like I told you before, I’m fine on my own. I appreciate the offer, though.”
Aiden stood up and pulled out his wallet. “Please take my business card, too.” He took one out and handed it to me. “If you find yourself in a situation… and can’t reach Max, don’t hesitate to call me.”
“Okay,” I said, my opinion of lycan changing by the second. While I didn’t know much about them, I knew they weren’t always interested in helping others outside of their… breed. Of course, from the way that Aiden was looking at me, he was probably interested in escorting me to the safety of my bedroom. “I’ll remember that.”
Grinning, his eyes swept over my little outfit again. “And I will definitely remember you.”
I shoved his business card into my purse[…]
Chapter 11

“I walked into the restaurant and spotted the couple over by the bar, having cocktails.
“I’ll just take a seat by the bar,” I told the hostess, who approached me.
“Of course,” she said. “Would you like a menu?”
“No, thank you,” I replied, walking around her. Fortunately, a seat was open on the other side of Jersey . I sat down and noticed, with delight, that the woman he was with looked irritated at my arrival.
“Hey, gorgeous. What’s your pleasure?” asked the bartender, a bald, muscular man in his forties.
I smiled flirtatiously. “I think that’s a loaded question.”
He laughed. “I think you’re right.”
“I’m sure a man like you knows how to fulfill many kinds of pleasures,” I said, putting my purse on the bar.
He leaned forward. “I’d like to think so. Too bad I just started my shift,” he said in a low voice. “My name is Virginia , by the way.”
“Nice to meet you, Vince. I’m Jez,” I said, holding out my hand.
He shook it and I could tell that he didn’t want to let go.
I slowly pulled my hand back. “How are your Cosmopolitans?” I asked, flipping my hair over[…]”
“I had to bite my tongue from asking him if he’d told his wife that before he left the house earlier. Everything about him made me sick, especially his cologne. It wouldn’t have been so bad if he hadn’t smelled like he’d taken a shower in it.
She leaned forward and gave him a kiss on the lips. “Save my spot.”
“I’ve got a great spot for you,” he said, chuckling devils .
She giggled and whispered something in his ear. When she finally disappeared, Jerry wasted no time in talking to me.
“Hi,” he said, smiling at me.
I smiled back. “Hi there.”
“My name’s Jerry .”
“I’m Jenavia .”
“Jersey . Have we met somewhere?”
I had to refrain from rolling my eyes. “I don’t think so. If we had, believe me, you wouldn’t have forgotten.”
He chuckled. “I love a confident woman.”
“Too bad your girlfriend lacks in that area,” I said, reaching over to grab a cherry from the fruit and relish tray. I licked the outside with my tongue and then plucked it from the stem.
“She’s not my girlfriend,” he said, watching my lips. His eyes moved to my cleavage. “Hell, I’ve forgotten her name already, Jenavia […]”
“reached into my purse and handed him a twenty. “Keep the change.”
Smiling again, he knocked on the bar. “Thanks, Jez.”
“You’re welcome. See you around, handsome,” I said, walking away from the bar with Jersey following.
“I hope so. Hey, buddy. Where you going?” called the bartender, just noticing that Jersey was following me.
I turned back around. “He’s leaving with me. Make sure you let that blonde know.”
The bartender stared at me, looking confused.
“Come along, Jersey ,” I said, grabbing his tie and leading him toward the exit. “Let’s go somewhere quiet. Like your hotel room.”
“Okay,” he replied.
We got onto the elevator and took it to the penthouse suite. On the ride up, I thought about Brandon and Lotus again and wondered how they were fairing. “I should have gotten her number,” I said to myself.
“What?”
“Nothing,” I told Jerry as the elevator stopped. We got off and went into his suite. It was breathtaking.
“Nice,” I commented, walking past him. “How much did this room cost you?”
“It’s three-thousand a night,” he answered, bolting the door shut.
I turned back around and stared at him in surprise. “Jerr you , why did you[…]”
“You didn’t recognize the sound of my voice from earlier?” asked the woman. She smiled and began talking in a higher tone, one filled with emotion. “I know you probably think I’m a fool, but I can’t help it. I guess the truth is that I hate him and… I love him.”
I stared at her in shock. “Abigail Strom?”
She walked over and stood next to her husband. “ look at her.
That’s a lie,” I replied angrily. “ My father’s name was Robert Boreman. My mother met him in Philippines, where I was conceived.” Robert been a vampire and she love him dearly. Unfortunately, he’d disappeared before I was born, under suspicious circumstances.
She’d believed that he’d been murdered by a previous jealous lover, but never really liked talking about it.
“ Unfortunately, that’s not true at all.”
“ Of course it’s true. What make you think that she will lie to me? To come to think about it, why should I believe you?” I snapped, placing my hands on my hips.
“ You’re a freaken stranger. Hell, you could be lying about all of this. “
He reached into his leather jackets and pulled out an envelope.
“ I don’t understand your anger and suspicion. If I were in your shoes, I’d feel the same way. But here, Goerge held it out. “ This letter is from your wife. It explains everything. What so ever Lillian knew that her life was in danger and wanted to make sure you learned the truth, so she gave it to me several weeks ago.”
I snatched it out of his hands and tore open the letter. Than I recognized her handwriting, I felt the blood rush to my head.
My Dearest Sophia,
If you’re reading this letter, then frank has found me and I’m no longer among the living. I know you’re going to be angry and confused by the time you’ve finished reading this, and for that, I’m so terribly sorry. I’ve kept so many secrets, but only because I was trying to protect you.
Let me start out by admitting that John was not your biological father. He was a mortal man that I met and fell in love with when you were just a babe. Your real father, and I’m so sorry to break this to you, is David Ellis. Admittedly, I once cared for David, before learning what kind of monster he really was, and what exactly he was capable of. David killed John when he learned of my feelings for him and wanted to do away with me as well. Fortunately, I was able to escape with you before he carried out his plans. This is why I haven’t hated David Ellis and why I never told you much about him. I had that feeling he wanted me dead and I couldn’t bear the thought of him or his vile council getting their hands on me. David would have told you so many lies, making you believe that my love for Dechone had broken his black heart. The truth is, Dechone only loves what he can’t have and right now that’s you and your friends. I stopped reading. “ Me and my friends?” Did you know that I have brothers?”
He nodded.
“ How many are there?”
“ At least three more that we knew about. Your father wasn’t exactly sure the correct number.”
“Are they alive?”
“ I believe so.”
“ Are any of them Sophia’s daughters?” I asked, horrified. All of this was making lies and secrets.
“ No. Each of them had different fathers.”
Sighed in relief. “ Do they know about us?”
I’m aware of it. In fact , I believe only Fonzi who knew about David being her father.”
“ Fonzi?”
“ Yes, Lillian. She’s one of my sisters. There are two others. There only one I’m sure of her name.  “ This is crazy, “ I mumbled, going back to the letter. We could have somehow stood up to David and his hunters together.
“Are you okay?” ask Sophia, studying me.
I look up at Jarrett. “ What do you think?” On his face. “ I imagine you’re furious that she kept all of this from you.”
“ You shouldn’t do that.”
“ And you’re also thinking that because you’re part vampire, you might have been able to help save her life.”
“ Yep.”
“ That both of you could have defeated David and his hunters.”
“ Ladies and gentlemen, we have ourselves a mind-readers,” I said dryly, reaching over to the nightstand to grab a tissue.
Lillian eyes twinkled. “ Your mother warned me about your snarkiness.”
“ It’s called a sense of humor. I take it you don’t have one?”
“ Only at the expense of others,” he replied, smiling slowly. “ And don’t worry, I’ll leave you alone right now. Considering the circumstances.”
“ You’re too kind.”
“ You should be flattered. It usually isn’t one of my strong points.”
I smiled and shook my head.
“ So, what’s your story, anyway,” I asked.
How did you know my mother? “ The man you thought was your father, Celso, he was my step father.”
“ Really?” I said, not expecting that answer. “ Were you close?”
“ You could say that. He practically raised me.”
“ What happened to your parents?”
“ My grandma died in illnesses and cancer to the heart. My grandpa died when I was seven, he had a stroke. “
Obviously he wasn’t born a vampire. Lillian had had a rough life. “ I’m sorry to hear that.”
She shrugged. “ It’s been a long time. Unfortunately, I barely remember either of them.”  
“ How long ago was it?”
“ My grandpa died in 2006. “
“ And that’s when you guys already here in Vegas?”
“ We move into our apartment, actually. Then we moved out to a different apartment. When I was eight I couldn’t actually remember so much. What about your mom and dad. And your two brothers.
“ Idelfonso has a wife?”
Why, is it’s hard for you to answer.
“ Yes, khaila. Khaila is my wife, we have a beautiful daughter. Her name Xana. Beside of all that, sometimes I get pain on my legs. Even enough to tragedy my life. What are you talking about. I’m talking about my pain. And your talking about, you saw David hunter ****** someone. “ One of the females took a liking to me. I was charmed and the next thing I knew, I was in her bed and her fangs were buried in my neck.
My eyes widened. “ But you escaped?”
“ Not right away. I was Serena’s captive for about a month and then she decided to make me into a vampire.

“ Let me guess, that was her undoing?”
A grim smile spreads across his face. “ Aye. Right after Sophia turned me into her kind, the spell she had over me died.
Chapter 8

“As I walked through the casino, my mind went back to the mark on Lotus’s neck.
Was she one of my sisters?
It seemed almost inconceivable that I’d run into any one of them on the night I’d learned of their existence. But, then again, it was possible that we’d been brought together by supernatural forces. For all I knew, Lilith’s spirit had her hand in this. She might still be looking out for me, even in death”.
“I headed toward the hotel’s front doorway; several people stared at me in horror, which reminded me of the blood and cuts on my face. Obviously, I needed to clean myself up. Cursing Brandon under my breath, I turned around and made a bee-line toward the restrooms. When I stepped into the women’s room and saw my reflection in the mirror, I groaned in frustration. It had been dark in the elevator and I hadn’t realized how bad I actually looked. Now, in this light, I looked like someone had attacked me with a cheese grater.”
“A noise in one of the bathroom stalls caught my attention. I turned off the water just as someone made a loud snorting noise.
Can you make it any more obvious?
The woman flushed the toilet and a few seconds later, she walked out of the stall, her nose red from whatever blow she’d been snorting.”
“Hi,” I said, recognizing the ******* dressed blonde. She was one of the local hookers and we’d bumped into each other a lot during the past few months. Her name was Twyla and she believed that we shared the same profession. I never corrected her on it either.
Our eyes met and Twyla gasped. “Jesus, are you okay?”
I smiled grimly. “I’m fine.”
“A Ronald do that to you?”
“Something like that.”
“I remember.”
She stared at me in the mirror. “That’s gotta hurt.”
“My face?”
She nodded.
“Only when I smile,” I replied. “Fortunately, there isn’t much to smile about tonight.”
Twyla stepped closer to me. “Honey, if you’re interested, I’ve got something that will make you feel better,” she whispered, as if someone else was in the bathroom with us.
“I’d appreciate it.” Little did she know we were talking about two separate things.”
“Twyla stepped closer to me. “Honey, if you’re interested, I’ve got something that will make you feel better,” she whispered, as if someone else was in the bathroom with us.

“I’d appreciate it.” Little did she know we were talking about two separate things.
Twyla pulled out a small vial of powder from her purse. “There’s enough in there for one good line.”
“*******?”
She nodded and held it out. “I think you need this more than I do. Especially if you want to get through the rest of the night.”
I glanced toward the doorway. “To be honest, I’ve never done this before,” I whispered. “Maybe we should go into the stall and you can show me how to use it? I don’t want anyone walking in on us.”
“Yeah. No problem. Let’s go,” said Twyla, heading toward the large stall at the end. I followed quickly and locked”
“the door.
“So, you’ve never tried it before, huh?”
I shook my head.
“Then maybe I’ll just give you a little,” she said, holding the vial up again.
“Great. A little is all I need,” I replied, snaking my arm out to grab her wrist.
“What the hell you doing, *****?” she snapped, as the vial fell to the ground, powder spilling everywhere.
I looked into her eyes. “Calm down.”
Her pupils dilated and her face relaxed.
“Like I said, I only need a little.” I raised her wrist to my lips, and sank my teeth into her skin, loathing the fact that I had to resort to this. Drinking blood, in a bathroom stall, from a coked-up ****** was definitely not my finest hour.
Twyla gasped”.
“She suddenly looked frightened. “Leave Tony?”
“Yes. You don’t need that *******. He’s nothing but a leech and you are not his property to sell.”
A spark of anger filled Twyla’s eyes. “Tony’s a leech.”
“Yes. Are you living with him?”
“No.”
Good. “Do you have children?”
“No.”
Even better. “Do you have family, out of Vegas?”
“I have a sister in Hawaii.
“Is she a *******?”
“No.”
“Tell me about her.”
“She works in a diner and is married to a truck driver. They’ve got a kid. Danny. He’s my nephew.”
“Are you close?”
“We used to be.”
“Okay. Consider packing your stuff and going to her. Anything you have to do to get away from Robert and this life you’re living. You have any money saved?” I asked, touching my face. It now felt smooth.”
Chapter 9

“Startled, I pulled away from the man’s grasp and looked at his face. Although he wore a tag that read “Hotel Security” I sensed that there was much more to him than that.
“What’s this about?” I asked sharply, noticing that he was avoiding eye contact.
Clenching his jaw, the man grabbed my arm again, this time more firmly. “Don’t worry, Red, you’ll find out soon enough.”
I hated it when guys called me Red. It was always in a smug way. “Hey, let me go!” I demanded, trying to get away from the *******. But he was strong. Immortally strong.
He ****** me against him and whispered, “Calm the hell down and you won’t get hurt.”
“Are you one of Vlad’s men?”
“You’ll have your questions answered in a few minutes. Just chill out, will you?”
“Not really having any other choice, I allowed the man to usher me away from the restaurant, toward the back of The Veil. Hotel guests watched us curiously.
“Are you okay, dear?” asked an older woman in her seventies. She had a cane and looked about ready to hit my captor with it.
“She’s fine. We don’t allow prostitutes in the hotel,” he said loudly.
Normally I wouldn’t care, but my cheeks burned with shame as the old woman stared at me with disgust.
“Harlot,” she said, glaring at me.
“I’m not a *******,” I said, gritting my teeth. Furious at the way I was being treated, I tried pulling away from him again, but he only dug his fingers into my skin deeper.
“Would you just relax?” he said, as we turned down another hallway. “I’m doing this for your own good.”
“Doesn’t feel that way on my end,” I replied angrily.
“If you’d stop fighting me, I wouldn’t have to resort to this.”
“Then tell me what the hell this is about!”
“You’ll find out soon enough.”
I sighed loudly.
We stopped at a door that was marked ‘Security’ and he led me inside. To my surprise, there was a long conference desk with two men sitting next to it.
“Is this her, Nate?” asked one of them, a blonde Nordic-looking guy in an expensive suit.
“She’s just as he described. Plus, she has the mark,” said the guy, releasing my arm.
I rubbed the skin where his fingers had pressed cruelly. “You mean the mark on my wrist from your fingers, *******?”
“Sorry,” said Nate, addressing the two men at the table more than me. “She kept trying to get away.”
“Leave us,” ordered the blonde, frowning at Nate.
“Yes, sir.” Nate turned and walked out the door.
I sighed wearily, wishing I would have never gotten out of bed. “So, who in the hell are you people?”
“I’m sorry, lass. My name is Aiden Rylan and this is Maximus Johnson,” said the blonde, his Irish accent noticeable now.
I folded my arms under my chest, studying both men. Both of them were undeniably rugged, handsome, and obvious big-shots. “And why should that matter to me?”
Aiden’s lip[…]”
“Natel’s part in it. The ******* had made me look like a cheap *****. “Who is this mutual acquaintance?”
“Doris Hart,” said Maximus.
Another surprise. “Really? And how do you know Dorian?” I asked, now sitting down.
“The three of us are long-time friends,” said Aiden.
“But you’re lycan,” I replied. From what I’d gathered over the years, most weren’t too chummy with vampires.
“Yes. We’ve learned to push our differences aside,” said Andrew, his eyes twinkling.
“The truth is that we don’t judge anyone unless they pose a threat,” said Maximus. “And we’ve known Doris Hart for several years. He’s done us favors and now we’re returning one for him.”
“And that is to protect me?” I said, flattered that Doris was still worried about me. He must have really loved my mother.
“Yes. He was very adamant on that. Sorry for your loss, by the way,” said Andrew, his face turning somber.
At the mention of my mother’s death, I looked down at my nails, trying not to tear up. “Thanks.”
“I never met Lilith, but Andrew knew her,” said Maximus, his voice kind.
Surprised, I looked at Andrew. “You did? Really?”
“Actually, I only met[…]”
“He leaned back in his chair, a faraway look now in his eyes. “I guess it was mostly about Vlad and her dealings with him.”
“Why would she confide in you about him?” I asked angrily. The fact that she’d spoken openly about Vlad with him, a stranger, and not me, hurt.
“Because she knew that we were enemies,” said Aiden. “I had no idea that you were his daughter, however. Not until Doris mentioned it on the phone. Your mother obviously didn’t trust anyone with that information”
I relaxed. “What else did Doris tell you?”
“He’s worried about you,” said Andrew . “He says that your life is in danger and you’re not taking it seriously.”
“Believe me, I’m taking it seriously,” I said, smiling grimly.
“Do you know exactly what you’re up against?” asked Maximus.
“I know that Vlad wants me dead.”
“You should also know that he usually gets what he wants,” said Aiden, frowning.
“And that’s why Doris asked if we’d offer you protection,” added Maximus. “You need our help.”
“Thanks for the offer but I don’t need protection from you or Doris ,” I said, running a hand through my hair. “I can take care of myself[…]”
“and is bent on capturing you. Believe me, he has the money and the resources to do just that.”
“Don’t be fooled by my appearance. I might look easy on so many levels, especially in this outfit,” I mused, “but I’m not. If I don’t want to be caught, I won’t.”
“Your confidence is commendable, but it’s going to get you killed,” warned Maximus. “Believe me, I know. I’ve caught many criminals with that same attitude. They get too cocky for their own good and make mistakes.”
So he was a cop. “I’m not being cocky.” I stood up. “I’m just saying that this is my problem and I’ll handle it on my own.”
“Even if you don’t have to?” asked Maximus, as I walked toward the door.
Sighing, I turned around. “Look, I certainly appreciate the offer, I really do. But, I’ll be fine.”
“At least do us a favor and disappear,” said Aiden. “Get out of town before they find you.”
“I’m planning on it,” I admitted. “By the way, how did you two know where to find me?”
“Your partner, Alex Shafer,” said Maximus. “I take it he didn’t call you to tell you we’d be[…]”
“started on stock options. Please.”
Aiden chuckled. “I’ve helped you, haven’t I?”
“Yes, and for that I’m very grateful,” replied Maximus.
“So, when did you talk to Alex?” I asked, changing the subject. I had no interest in talking about stocks, bonds, or anything financial.
“About thirty minutes ago. He said you’d be doing a job here,” replied Maximus.
I dialed Alex’s number, but he didn’t answer. Sighing, I sent him a text, telling him to call me. Then I slipped my phone back into my purse. “Well, I wish I could say it was a pleasure meeting the both you. I’m sure under different circumstances,” I smiled wickedly, “the pleasure would have be all mine.”
Andrew ‘s eyes roved over my body and he grinned. “Oh, lass, I doubt that. I’m pretty sure that the pleasure would have been mutual.”
Laughing, Maximus stood up and held out his card. “In all seriousness, please give me a call if you need help.”
I took it. “Thank you. Detective Maximus Johnson, huh?”
“Call me Max.”
“Okay, Max. Thanks again.” My cell phone began to vibrate. I pulled it back out of my purse and noticed that Alex had sent me a[…]”











Chapter 9

“Startled, I pulled away from the man’s grasp and looked at his face. Although he wore a tag that read “Hotel Security” I sensed that there was much more to him than that.
“What’s this about?” I asked sharply, noticing that he was avoiding eye contact.
Clenching his jaw, the man grabbed my arm again, this time more firmly. “Don’t worry, Red, you’ll find out soon enough.”
I hated it when guys called me Red. It was always in a smug way. “Hey, let me go!” I demanded, trying to get away from the *******. But he was strong. Immortally strong.
He ****** me against him and whispered, “Calm the hell down and you won’t get hurt.”
“Are you one of Vlad’s men?”
“You’ll have your questions answered in a few minutes. Just chill out, will you?”
“Not really having any other choice, I allowed the man to usher me away from the restaurant, toward the back of The Veil. Hotel guests watched us curiously.
“Are you okay, dear?” asked an older woman in her seventies. She had a cane and looked about ready to hit my captor with it.
“She’s fine. We don’t allow prostitutes in the hotel,” he said loudly.
Normally I wouldn’t care, but my cheeks burned with shame as the old woman stared at me with disgust.
“Harlot,” she said, glaring at me.
“I’m not a *******,” I said, gritting my teeth. Furious at the way I was being treated, I tried pulling away from him again, but he only dug his fingers into my skin deeper.
“Would you just relax?” he said, as we turned down another hallway. “I’m doing this for your own good.”
“Doesn’t feel that way on my end,” I replied angrily.
“If you’d stop fighting me, I wouldn’t have to resort to this.”
“Then tell me what the hell this is about!”
“You’ll find out soon enough.”
I sighed loudly.
We stopped at a door that was marked ‘Security’ and he led me inside. To my surprise, there was a long conference desk with two men sitting next to it.
“Is this her, Nate?” asked one of them, a blonde Nordic-looking guy in an expensive suit.
“She’s just as he described. Plus, she has the mark,” said the guy, releasing my arm.
I rubbed the skin where his fingers had pressed cruelly. “You mean the mark on my wrist from your fingers, *******?”
“Sorry,” said Nate, addressing the two men at the table more than me. “She kept trying to get away.”
“Leave us,” ordered the blonde, frowning at Nate.
“Yes, sir.” Nate turned and walked out the door.
I sighed wearily, wishing I would have never gotten out of bed. “So, who in the hell are you people?”
“I’m sorry, lass. My name is Aiden Rylan and this is Maximus Johnson,” said the blonde, his Irish accent noticeable now.
I folded my arms under my chest, studying both men. Both of them were undeniably rugged, handsome, and obvious big-shots. “And why should that matter to me?”
Aiden’s lip[…]”
“Natel’s part in it. The ******* had made me look like a cheap *****. “Who is this mutual acquaintance?”
“Doris Hart,” said Maximus.
Another surprise. “Really? And how do you know Dorian?” I asked, now sitting down.
“The three of us are long-time friends,” said Aiden.
“But you’re lycan,” I replied. From what I’d gathered over the years, most weren’t too chummy with vampires.
“Yes. We’ve learned to push our differences aside,” said Andrew, his eyes twinkling.
“The truth is that we don’t judge anyone unless they pose a threat,” said Maximus. “And we’ve known Doris Hart for several years. He’s done us favors and now we’re returning one for him.”
“And that is to protect me?” I said, flattered that Doris was still worried about me. He must have really loved my mother.
“Yes. He was very adamant on that. Sorry for your loss, by the way,” said Andrew, his face turning somber.
At the mention of my mother’s death, I looked down at my nails, trying not to tear up. “Thanks.”
“I never met Lilith, but Andrew knew her,” said Maximus, his voice kind.
Surprised, I looked at Andrew. “You did? Really?”
“Actually, I only met[…]”
“He leaned back in his chair, a faraway look now in his eyes. “I guess it was mostly about Vlad and her dealings with him.”
“Why would she confide in you about him?” I asked angrily. The fact that she’d spoken openly about Vlad with him, a stranger, and not me, hurt.
“Because she knew that we were enemies,” said Aiden. “I had no idea that you were his daughter, however. Not until Doris mentioned it on the phone. Your mother obviously didn’t trust anyone with that information”
I relaxed. “What else did Doris tell you?”
“He’s worried about you,” said Andrew . “He says that your life is in danger and you’re not taking it seriously.”
“Believe me, I’m taking it seriously,” I said, smiling grimly.
“Do you know exactly what you’re up against?” asked Maximus.
“I know that Vlad wants me dead.”
“You should also know that he usually gets what he wants,” said Aiden, frowning.
“And that’s why Doris asked if we’d offer you protection,” added Maximus. “You need our help.”
“Thanks for the offer but I don’t need protection from you or Doris ,” I said, running a hand through my hair. “I can take care of myself[…]”
“and is bent on capturing you. Believe me, he has the money and the resources to do just that.”
“Don’t be fooled by my appearance. I might look easy on so many levels, especially in this outfit,” I mused, “but I’m not. If I don’t want to be caught, I won’t.”
“Your confidence is commendable, but it’s going to get you killed,” warned Maximus. “Believe me, I know. I’ve caught many criminals with that same attitude. They get too cocky for their own good and make mistakes.”
So he was a cop. “I’m not being cocky.” I stood up. “I’m just saying that this is my problem and I’ll handle it on my own.”
“Even if you don’t have to?” asked Maximus, as I walked toward the door.
Sighing, I turned around. “Look, I certainly appreciate the offer, I really do. But, I’ll be fine.”
“At least do us a favor and disappear,” said Aiden. “Get out of town before they find you.”
“I’m planning on it,” I admitted. “By the way, how did you two know where to find me?”
“Your partner, Alex Shafer,” said Maximus. “I take it he didn’t call you to tell you we’d be[…]”
“started on stock options. Please.”
Aiden chuckled. “I’ve helped you, haven’t I?”
“Yes, and for that I’m very grateful,” replied Maximus.
“So, when did you talk to Alex?” I asked, changing the subject. I had no interest in talking about stocks, bonds, or anything financial.
“About thirty minutes ago. He said you’d be doing a job here,” replied Maximus.
I dialed Alex’s number, but he didn’t answer. Sighing, I sent him a text, telling him to call me. Then I slipped my phone back into my purse. “Well, I wish I could say it was a pleasure meeting the both you. I’m sure under different circumstances,” I smiled wickedly, “the pleasure would have be all mine.”
Andrew ‘s eyes roved over my body and he grinned. “Oh, lass, I doubt that. I’m pretty sure that the pleasure would have been mutual.”
Laughing, Maximus stood up and held out his card. “In all seriousness, please give me a call if you need help.”
I took it. “Thank you. Detective Maximus Johnson, huh?”
“Call me Max.”
“Okay, Max. Thanks again.” My cell phone began to vibrate. I pulled it back out of my purse and noticed that Alex had sent me a[…]”























Sent from my iPhone
I lowered the knife slightly, still not quite sure about this intruder. This guy who looked that sinfully delicious usually couldn’t be trusted. It’s the being of vampire himself, made him an even bigger threat.
“ Why didn’t she come here herself?”
“ I guess there’s no easy way to say this.” She sighed. I know your mother been murdered.”
That knife slipped out of my hand, almost stabbed me in the foot. But I stared at him in horror.
“ What?”
“ You mother, Nae, was killed
yesterday. I’m so sorry for your loss,” she said softly. The truth in his eyes and the room felt like it was closing in on me.
Kristeen was dead.
My mother was dead, “ Who did it?” How that be, just saw her yesterday. “ Why, and whom will do this thing to her.
“ Do you know who Frank Montour is?”
“ Yes and No, I’ve heard of him. I replied, close my eyes trying to recall him in my head. “ My mother claimed that he was a monster. “ Who love to abuse women.
From what I knew, Frank was an arrogant and powerful vampire who lived somewhere in Las Vegas. Wasn’t exactly sure why, but my mother had despised the man as long as I could remember. For sure my mother didn’t like talking about him and I never pressured her with questions.
“ Are you saying that the ******* **** my mother?”
Frank nodded. “ Indirectly, but he was the one who ordered the hit. “
Why, would you ordered the hit on my mother. Is that because, she witche and rich.
And own half the city’s.
I really don’t care what you had heard about frank and what kind contaction he has under his thumb. May I please ask, how do you know all of this?” Where did you get your information. Please..... tell me, I begg of you.
“ Look I was there, said Joy, who now also appeared to be struggling with there emotions. “ I tried to save her, but by the time I reached them, the hit man had already killed her.
“ Unfortunately, yes. It’s an image I’ll never get out of my head. I’m very sorry.
“ There were three of them. I killed one of them before I escaping myself. Honestly I wanted to take down the other two, but I knew that if I died, I wouldn’t be able to keep the promise that I made to your mother.”
“ What was that?”
“ To warn you about Frank and his hunters.
We trying to locate him. “
Well what actually do they want with him. Did Frank do something. Yes, he did. Sorry we cannot tell you everything. Is best if you tell us. Where is Frank at.
“ I’m not quick understanding....... why you searching for him?” You talk like he killed someone or most wanted person in the world.
Have you talk to some of his friends. Maybe they know where’s Frank at. Sorry I cannot help you
Yep, it’s confirmed
I just checked my
birth certificate and
just as I thought
I WASN’T BORN
YESTERDAY
Life is fragile. Handle with prayer and great care. God knows the way the wind blows, so trust him with your tomorrows. Thank God for every minute. You never know what life is going to hand you. I do try to Cherish each minute of my life, that God gives me!
¿Tienes un rincón de chismes dentro de tu casa?
Un lugar para difundir rumores o crear los tuyos propios
Un lugar donde el parloteo se puede esparcir por la ciudad
Un lugar que permite que otros arrastren a alguien

Los chismes infundados pueden viajar en muchas direcciones
Superar las obstrucciones y evadir la corrección
Puede negar la felicidad y poner el dolor en su lugar
Puede borrar una sonrisa y poner lágrimas en la cara de alguien.

Manchando a otros y empañando su reputación
Debería dejarse a los de una generación más joven
Nosotros que somos mayores y se supone que somos maduros
No debería ser cómplice de esparcir este tipo de estiércol

Calma los chismes que intentan entrar en tu casa
No le des más patas sobre las que vagar más
Reemplácelo con menciones de hechos verdaderamente honorables.
Y demuestre a los demás su integridad personal
I chose to be happy
I like living my life
Without stress and drama
In my life.
I chose my life with god
I go with my life
In peace
Each morning I wake
I’m happy
Cuz god gave me another beautiful day.
Just when I’ve reach my max,
you climb on and ******,
body shaking,
your soul relaxed.
Lay you down, and
give you more of that.
I’m so deep,
I got your back,
you smile,
As I pulled your legs further back.
Deeper I reach,
more you react.
the harder I push,
harder you push back.
Grabbed your hair,
your head back.
Rough love,
Hitting it from the back,
You off like that.
There’s no going back.
Sorry I can’t be with you today
If you close your eyes and think;
I’ll beside you in the bedroom
wearing your shirt-standing by the bathroom door

I’ll be with you in the living room
waiting quietly on your floor
Close your eyes and think of me,
relive those memories in your head.

Stand by you in the bathroom
an unlikely place to meet;
I’ll smile at you so playfully
as I let you brush my teeth

I’ll be your light in the darkness,
shining steady through and through
To know I think of you.

For sure I’ll be the music that you listen to,
For sure I’ll be there in your every song:
For sure I’ll laugh with you and sing with you,
and comfort you when your days gone wrong...
Look at yourself in the mirror
Ask yourself
Why did I kept a secret from you.
You ever thought
You sever why I kept a secret from you.
Everything you done to me.
Don’t compare nothing.
I have the right to keep a
Secret from you. You deny everything anyway.
Now tell me
What are you fighting for.
There’s nothing else left to fight for.
You and your partner
Made sure of that.
When that time comes. If I feel you should know.
I’ll let you know.
If I don’t tell you.
When that little girl grow up.
She’ll be the one to tell you.
Who’s is she to you.
I’m not a controlling person
Reason of that
I don’t like someone
To do it to me.
Everyone of don’t like
Someone or somebody
To tell us
You can’t do this.
****..... if you got a great body
And the clothes
Not that bad
Why not
Wear it. It’s your body
And your clothes.
There’s nothing wrong
Looking good
Can you count your blessings instead of your crosses.
Can you count your gains instead of losses.

Can you count your joys instead of your woes;
Can you count your friends instead of your foes.

Can you count your smile instead of your tears.
Can you count your courage instead of your tears.

Can you count your full years instead of your lean;
Can you count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Can you count your health instead of your wealth;
Love your neighbor as much as yourself.
someone who runs away or abandons his responsibilities or obligations during times of danger, distress, pain, or fear of the unknown; someone whose concern is only for himself

No man abandons his family w/o warning during times of suffering, that is what you call a coward.
Coward

1) One who shows ignoble fear in the face of danger.
2) A person who shows a shameful lack of courage.
3) A person who shrinks from or avoids danger, pain or difficulty.

"Cowards may die many times before their deaths" - Shakespeare
"I can't do it, I'm not good enough, I'm a coward."
noun

1. One who is not brave
2. One who fears many things
3. The most insulting word known to man

Synonyms:
1. scaredy-cat
2. loser
Antonyms:
1. non-coward
2. hero
3. valiant warrior
4. Adventurer
5. Voorhees 2nd Floor

Look at that man running from me, such a coward.

"I don't want to go in there, I'm scared" said the coward.
1.) A human being that physically has male reproductive organs but doesn't know the first thing about being a real man.

2.) a person who boasts about what an awesome liar he is (like it's something to be proud of) but when his lies come back to bite him in the ***, he runs away and lacks the ***** to face those he's lied to.
Any person or persons who choose to dedicate hours or minutes of their lives eavesdropping on conversations, spying, committing slander, stalking, etc. all because they were too afraid to say anything to the individual face-to-face. There are multiple extremely good examples of this among all groups of gossips.

"Did you hear what so-and-so did last night?"

"No, I'm not an eavesdropping coward. I actually have a life."

"Well, I..."

"I don't need to hear it. It's fine if you're a worthless coward but I'm not. Get a ******* life you two-bit LOSER. "
Coward

Origin: Modern American English

1.) noun: any person(s) who is afforded an opportunity to hear the truth and chooses not accept the offer.

2.) verb: the conscious and deliberate act of denial of any and all facts that have the potential to damage one's ego

ex: He is such a ******! I really wanted to tell him why I thought that he was such a *******, but he decided to be a coward and ghost me, instead.
First purify the crystal by washing it in salt water then rinsing it in pure spring water.

2. Hold it in both hands, close your eyes.

3. Imagine yourself with the healing energy of the crystal.

4. The same time, imagine yourself bathed in a stream of pure energy which runs from the crystal through your hands and into your body.

5. When you have done this make sure you sleep with the crystal under your pillow at night or on a bed stand near your head.
yung isang lalaki asawa mo dati
kasi siya ang tatay ng mga anak nyo
yung isang lalaki nobyo mo
iba iba siya
hindi siya kahawig ng aking asawa
dati kong asawa
sa muling
babaero
Hudas
malandi
makapal na mukha.

Nokia ko
mabait sya pag mahalin siya
ang lakas ng tuyo niya
patas na babae sa tono nya
ang isip nya lagi iba-iba
Iyon ang dahilan kung bakit, mahal ko siya. Siya ay walang katulad ng aking dating asawa.
Even in the darkest of the night,
I can still remember those lips finding their way towards mine.  
We can barely see what's in front of us,
But yet our bodies are gravitating towards each other.
I'll let you guide my body into the night.
The darkness brings us together.
The darkness holds no fear.
The darkness conceals all flaws.
As the sun begins to slowly creep against the horizon,
He quietly leaves the sanctuary of her heart.
As the seconds of the morning sun ticks by,
He gradually becomes nothing but a dream of her imagination.
The light grasps the truth.
The light enhances the shame.
The light shows the scars.
I can still feel your warmth tingling against my skin.
It's time to wake up
Chapter 7

Actually not sure exactly what was happening, I tried getting around Alex, but he grabbed my arm and ****** me backward.
“Who the **** are you?” he asked the woman. I’m Tessie, nice to meet you.
In answer, she pulled out a set and of handcuffs. “ Alex Jacobs, you’re under arrest. You want to do the easy way or the hard way?
The choice is yours.”
“For being a *******, “ I mumbled.
Not appreciating my humor, he grabbed my face with his hand and began squeezing it. “ Don’t talk.”
I touched my cheek, which was already starting to heal, but still pretty ******.” No. That’s okay. I think I’ll just take off. Uh, thank you.”
Nodding, her eyes studied my face. “ You’re a vampire.”
Yep.”
“ ***** , let me go,” growled Garrett, trying to unlock her arm from his neck without success
“Shut up,” order the young girl,
Glaring at him.
“ Nah, I asked, impressed. She was clearly one bad-assed immortal. Like this *******.
What’s your name?
“ Sarrett”.
I’m Sam. Hey, grab my handcuffs, will you?” she asked, nodding toward them. She’d lost her cuffs in the scuffle and they were lying on the carpet a few inches from my foot.
She tilted her head and gazed upon a transparent woman, no more than twenty. Her flaxen hair fell across her shoulders, circling her heart-shaped face. “ Who are you?” Lillian stammered.
I’m Sophia, once like you.
They’ve been here for centuries, before the pirates, before the first settlement. The true first inhabitants of this continent.
Who are they?
They are bookseekers. Come now! “ The urgency in her voice resounded inside Sophia.
Lillian did as asked. Not questioning Sophia. She knew the footsteps belonged to a book seeker.
Fourteen years ago, when I was only four years old, I was at a park in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, when I watched my mother get murdered. Every Sunday after church, she would take me to play at this park in particular, because it was her favorite park. She loved it because of its many trees, but she also loved it because of its solitude.
Once, I remember her
explaining to me that it reminded her of her hometown in rural California.
And a voice inside her head commanded her to stop. Her body froze in place. She tried to move but his mind controlled the core of her brain and she collapsed, waking up on the stone floor. Lillian stayed as motionless as possible, controlling the tremors threatening to shake her body. She popped her eyes open and watched his form through the corner of her eyes. A wooden door appeared before Lillian as she reached the top of the stairs. Sophia motioned for her to open it, the hinges creaking as she pushed it.
This my novel. I been trying to finish
Chapter 1

Horrified from what I’d just witnessed, I gave no resistance as the two vampires pulled me out of the office and through the warehouse. I didn’t think about what may happening to Doris, or even wonder if he was still alive.
The shocking of witnessing my best friend get his heart ripped out of his chest before becoming a pile of ashes was all I could see. Sure, he’d been a spineless coward, one who’d given me up to save his own skin. It had been a real blow. But, even with all of that, it certainly didn’t warrant such a gruesome death.
And then seeing Victoria satisfied grin as he began to devour Alex’s heart.....the man was truly evil.
“ Did you notice the look on that freak’s face when Victoria stuck him with that knife?” said the vampire to my off. “ He almost looked relieved.
“ Of course he did. He sold you out Black here, “ said the other one. He leaned closer to me. “ Bet you wanted to kick his *** when you found out what he did, huh?”
I gritted my teeth. I wanted to kick his *** for calling me Black. The problem with that, I’m not Black. I’m Carmel. There’s a different. I didn’t see that coming, though. I must say so myself.”
Tears spilled from my eyes as we stopped at the door leading out into the parking lot. “ Entertaining, huh? Wait until he does the same to you,” I mumbled. “ Will you laugh like a couple of chuckleheads then? Imagine that’s.
“ Yes, said the other one, as he opened the door. “ And if I were you,” he pulled me through the doorway and into the darkness roughly, “ I’d learn to keep your mouth shut.”
“Employees?” I sneered,
snaking my arm from his grasp. “ Is that what you’ve made yourselves believe?
Alex, warned the tall
vampire, moving between us. “ Our order were to bring her back with us, unharmed.”

“ You’d better follow orders.
Mustn’t **** Victor off, Alex, “ I
goaded, not caring if they hit me or not. I hated them almost as much as I hated him. The hunters were his instruments and part of what made so powerful. Without their support, he’d be just another arrogant vampire with a God complex.
frightened of Victoria that even now, you watch for him out of the corner of your eyes.
Ignore her, “ said Thomas.
She’s trying to goad you.”
I saw a shadow drop behind her by the window. Recognizing Doris, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief.
Alex, who caught my reaction, turned around to look behind them and was immediately stabbed in the head. He dropped to the ground and became a pile of ash.
“ Get out of here!” ordered
Doris, as the other vampire rushed him.
Thomas grabbed Doris by the neck and raised him in the air. “ You..... “ he growled, glaring at him.
This my second book part 2
Your situation is blocked, and you are causing the blockage yourself.

A person who is very close to you is offering help, but you constantly reject her.

However, between you, this could be the beginning of a beautiful story.

How and when?

I know that you are a sensitive person.

You will live through a week full of emotions, the kind that lend you wings.
I told you in my last email about a man near to you – and that something intrigued me about him.

My cards told me about manipulation, and this manipulation may come from him.

Did you have the feeling that some of your recent decisions weren't really your decisions?
Dear God, I need a miracle in my life right now. I never thought I’d ever place my trust in anyone or anything. I want to lean on you. I need to believe that you are there and that you care about me; that I matter. Please guide me steadily out of the pain and confusion that has been my life and into a new life of promise and hope. I simply and humbly ask for your protective hand to be on my life. Please keep me safe and from the destructive behavior that I’ve known so well. I’m yours God. Amen.
Thank you for raising me
I know I’m hard headed
Sometimes I don’t listen
Thank you
Not only you are my favorite grandma
You also stand as a mother for me.
I will miss you so much
Even though we don’t see eyes to eyes
But I did learn something from you
Or you pass it on to me
Kindness
Loving
Willing to help others
And always stay true full
To your love one
And honestly too.
Thank you grandma
Mahal kita, you will always be
And fight for the one you love
Is what you did for grandpa
You fought for grandpa because you love him
In my puso
Dear heart, please stop breaking,
Please forget the one who caused this aching.
I know I am the one who placed him there,
But he was not true and I cannot share.
When I gave him my heart he promised the world,
But that promise he shared with his high school lover.
Dear heart, do you think that you will ever heal
Dear Racheal,

I did a reading about this person you’re always thinking about.

My cards showed something I wasn’t expecting. I see feelings that are developing.

This person is thinking about you all the time.

But I also see negative vibrations coming from a third party.
Dear me,
You’ve been through a lot. I
know it’s hard
But I’m so proud of who you
Are.
You are strong, brave, bright
And smart and you
Were given the gift of a
Beautiful heart. So keep
Going strong and try not to
Stray
Everything you’re praying
For is on it’s way
What I just saw warmed my heart.

I didn’t get one, but two pieces of information about you, one after the other.

These are nice things, truly.

The situation changed, and the person hiding their feelings from you wants to tell you everything.

Something will come of this.

Perhaps I shouldn’t say anything, but if I were you, I’d want to know about it
God knows I don’t talk to you
I forgive you
What may your desire did to me
Doesn’t mean I forgotten
It’s easy to forgive someone
It’s harder to forget
Why can you just move on
Why cost all this trouble
Why won’t you be grown about it
My not the type of person
To look for trouble
I got much better in life
That’s concern me
But you costing someone life
The proofs on the
Camera
It’s hard to make a decision
I have so many hesitation
If I let myself make that decision
I know I will regret it.
This is what I’m going to do
I’m going to let God’s
Give me a sign
I deeply in my heart
Things aren’t same anymore
My biggest thing right
Is to have happy
Life’s.
I’m done stressing over
Something I shouldn’t be stressing too.
I came this far
In my life
For anybody to ruin it for me.
What is freedom?
Freedom ability to choose for yourself.
Freedom is a choice between what you want
   and what they want.

     Whats your government?
These impostors whom speak about the need to
             breath,
    but won’t let us?
Fights for freedom and equality?
            No one will.
Hey ****
Are you small
Can you fit
Can you find a comb that fit
Can you last a long time

Hey ****
Can you satisfied me
I never knew what craving was
until You? The way you share love with me is incredibly sensuous and deep. I savor every tantalizing caress; every pleasurable moan.
I'm addicted to your scent; how your body communicates with me.

Let your body talk to mine some more. I crave it. I need it.
Did you feel sorry
When I was pregnant
Did you feel sorry
When you push me away
Did you feel sorry
When you denied my pregnancy
Did you feel sorry than
When you put me into
Your drama.
Nope, you
Only worry about
Yourself. My question is
Why should I
Be worried about you.
Move on
Next
Everything you work hard
To make everything to happen
Even your love one future.
Slip off your hands.
Everything you was holding
In your hands
Gone into the winds
Like you never thought off
This will happen to you
Sometimes you look
At yourself in the mirror
Say wake
Be stronger person
Love yourself
Good woman always win
God is fighting
battles for you
that you know
nothing about.
Be grateful
There is cause for many stings,
In the way some folks do things,
Some go at it "hammer 'n' tongs,"
Some with curses, some with songs;
But to each some trait belongs,

Some have soured on everything,
Can't find aught without a sting,
There are others not so sour,
Who find on every thorn a flower,
And for good they are a power,

As I've traveled life's pathway,
I've found grumbling doesn't pay,
Of the kicker folks have tired;
He's no longer much admired,
From good company he's been "fired,"

As I walk along the street,
I look for the good and sweet,
All the sour ones I pass by,
And the only reason why—
I couldn't like them if I'd try,

So, my friend, take my advice,
Don't let me have to tell you twice,
If you would ever happy be,
Don't be sour with all you see,
But be joyous, happy and free.
I want to **** your brain out
I want to make u *** over and over again
I want to be in you
I want to make you feel like you deserve to feel
I want to **** your brain out
I want to make you *** over and over again
I want to watch your eyes roll back in your head
As you *** allover my hard ****
I want to make you feel like you deserve to feel
I totally give up
I have things to Cómplice
In life my
That no one will do for me
I have goals
And more meaningful things
For me to be
Worrying about others
When I set my mind
To something
I’m one track mind
I do what I want
No what everyone said or want
It’s just I can’t feel
Love
Love disappears
The feeling I use to have
Is not there anymore
I could only love
So much
When they don’t
Realize how much they
Meant to me
I’ll back off
I’m not chasing them
And you work
Your the king of the hill
Doesn’t proof anything
You don’t make
Any different from
Anybody.
Doesn’t mean you got
A little money
That’s give you the right
To flash it.
It’s only show
What kind of person you are.
Good question
My head is saying nope
But heart is yes.
Even though you ****
Me to Hell and back.
Yes, I still love you
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