Zander

Milo sat across from in the back of the limo. We were on our way to Marcus’ estate. I hadn’t spoken to him since last night. He tried making small talk during dinner, but I cut him off at every chance. 

The three of us had to share a room last night which made things more uncomfortable. I slept on a small sofa allowing Milo and Kristoff to have the bed. Milo had tried several times to get me to come sleep with them. I ignored his pleads, and stayed on the couch. 

This morning Milo was silent. Finally getting the hint that I wasn’t ready to talk to him. He was only with me for back up. 

The plan was simple. Pretend that I wanted to get high off of Skylar, and then get him alone giving me the chance to rip his head from his body. My fists tightened at the thought. After severing his head, I would burn him just like Lazarus. Then I would just need to grab Skylar and leave. The only difficult part would be to get him alone. 

The car's tires ran over the gravel driveway as we pulled up to his estate. 

“Wait here, listen. I will call you if I need you.” I growled to Milo before leaving the car. I shut the car door and took in my surroundings. The building I was standing in front of was about two stories high. I didn’t see any guards. I made my way to the large double doors and knocked.

The doors opened to reveal a servant. 

“Good morning, I have an appointment with Mr. Thornburg.” I said, smiling down at him.

“Please come in. He’ll be just a moment.” The servant stepped aside allowing me to enter. He closed the door behind me before disappearing into a room to the right.

I stood in the entryway making mental notes of things. 

It wasn’t long before Marcus appeared from the room the servant had entered. 

“Ah, welcome! You must be Jacob!” He said taking my hand into his. The man looked oddly familiar, but I couldn’t put my finger on it. 

“Yes, thank you for allowing me to come in on such short notice. Noah said that you’re the best.” I replied keeping up the front. 

“Well he would know.” He said smiling. “If you follow me I will show you where the drug slave is at. She just had a dose, and it should be coursing through her veins by now.” He turned on his heels and started walking up the grand staircase. 

“Excellent. I really need this, I had a hard week.” I replied as I followed him. 

Marcus chuckled. “There are only a few rules. If you kill her you will need to pay triple the amount for the high. I usually only give customers ten minutes, but since Noah recommended you, you will get fifteen. You may do whatever you like to her, just try not to kill her.” Marcus smiled as he stopped in front of a door. He pressed his finger against an electronic lock. There was a whizzing sound and the door unlocked.  “Any questions?”“No, I think I got it.” I replied anxious to get into the room. 

“Good, when you're done just come down into the room I was in and we can have a drink before you leave.” He said as he opened the door. 

“Alright I’ll see you in a few.” I replied, stepping into the darkened room.The door closed behind me with a soft thud. There was a bed against the wall, and small mass laid on it. I carefully approached the bed and inhaled sharply as I looked at the figure. 

It was Skyler.Her legs were curled up close to her body, but her arms were restrained. Her body was covered in fang marks. Her chest and face looked like it had been rubbed raw. I sat softly on the edge of the bed drawing my finger slowly over her shoulder. 

Instantly her eyes opened, they were glassy and fully of fear.

“Shhh love” I whispered, running a hand through her hair. 

“NO! Please stop.” She sobbed as she tried to pull away. 

I lowered my face down to hers so she could see me. “It’s okay, I’m here to help you love. Stay calm, the drugs will work themselves out. I’m going to look over your wounds.” She nodded her head slowly. I moved across her body, explaining how I was going to touch her. Her body began to relax. She had almost fifty puncture wounds. Many of them would have to wait for medical attention. 

I checked my watch realizing my time was almost up. “Listen Skylar, I am going to bite you.” Her eyes grew wide. “I will seal it. I will be back very soon to get you love. I promise.” Tears filled her eyes. I picked up her wrist and bit softly into it. Her blood flowed into my mouth. It had a peppery taste to it. I took a few sips, enough to just give me a very small buzz. I removed my fangs carefully and licked the marks. 

She sighed softly. I leaned over and kissed her forehead. “Rest love. I will be back.”

I left the room, my heart breaking at what I had just witnessed. However, anger soon set it in. I would have time soon to cuddle and love on Skylar. Right now, I have an asshole to kill.