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    Al you have to do is trust and believe

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    This is a work of fiction.

    Names, characters, places and incidents

    Either are the product of the authors imagination or are

    used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons,

    living or dead, events or locals is entirely coincidental.

    Copyright 2010 n.j

    all rights reserved

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    Characters

    Dante-AnnabelleSebastian-Marissa

    Nathan-JennaStephan

    Martin-Daniela

    Sammy-3George-5

    Lucy-4Daniel-4

    Jeremy-Paige

    Michael-256Jesse-50

    Harry-75Joseph-100-Penny

    Paul-TanyaTyler-24

    Callum-55Michaela-1

    William

    Joshua-Isobel

    Joanna West-Antonio West

    Werewolves

    BriannaMaria

    LeonBryan

    Guards

    Darius (Jenna)Rhage (Sebastian)

    Stanford (Brianna)Cypress (Max)

    Number =age

    - =bonded to

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    Preface

    As the coffin sat on top of the earth for the final time, Jenna dropped her white flowers into the

    casket and thought about the memories she had shared with her dear mother. All those memories.

    Jenna remembered when earlier this year her mother had been shopping for dresses for the

    formal coming up at the end of the year. She had been so excited. Jenna didnt want to go to the

    formal anymore. It was their thing, and it just didnt feel right without her there.

    Jenna had loved her mother dearly.

    Jenna and her father stood in the sun until everyone had said their respects and left. He stayed

    silent through the whole thing. That was Jennas dad. Strong and silent. He didnt even show any

    emotion, while Jenna had puffy eyes from crying.

    Im going to the pub, He said; his husky voice low and blank before he turned around and

    silently made his way to his car.

    Jenna knew that he didnt want her there with him. She had to walk home.

    Bending down, she put her fingertips to her lips and then put her fingertips to the gravestone that

    had her mothers name engraved on it.

    I love you, mum,

    She turned around and made her legs walk. She could imagine her mum; still see her beautiful

    curly brown hair, her creamy orange dress that she loved so much. Jenna looked around the

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    woods surrounding the cemetery, imagining her next to one of the trees on the other side of the

    cemetery, but the image was different from what Jenna wanted to imagine. She was with a man;

    a man dressed in a suit with his arms wrapped around her, offering support. Jenna shook her

    head, but the image didnt go away. She crept closer, but the image seemed to step back with her,

    going deeper and deeper into the brush.

    Mum, Jenna whispered and reached a hand out to the image they kept disappearing from her.

    The woman blew a kiss, and then disappeared from sight.

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    Chapter one

    several years later

    Thank you, miss, have a great night. Here is your change, Jenna received her change from the

    lady at the cash register with a smile and made her way outside. Like most nights lately she went

    out to the diner up the street from her house and had dinner by herself. Her dad always went out

    during the day and somehow there was never any food in the house any more. No matter how

    many times she filled it.

    Jenna knew what the problem was. Of course she knew. A big blonde, big breasted problem.

    Since her dad had gotten a new girlfriend, he had always been out and was hardly ever home.

    After Jennas mum had died, her and her dad didnt bond anymore. They were family, but after

    her mum had died they didnt act like one anymore.

    Jenna hugged her jacket tighter as she stepped outside into the cold wind that splashed her face.

    She took her time eating her dinner tonight. She wasnt sure why, but it somehow felt right. She

    wasnt much into fate, or destiny, but she thought it seemed right to spend longer at the

    diner.There wasnt anyone around, and the only real reason she left was because they had to

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    close for the night. Looking around, she couldnt see anyone else but her on the streets. She

    crossed the road so that she could follow the street lamps home, and stuffed her hands in her

    pockets to keep them warm.

    Already half way home, Jenna wasnt surprised when the street lamps got further and further

    apart until they became nearly three hundred meters apart. It was a strange how they kept getting

    further and further away from each other even though there were still shops around. It had been

    like that before Jenna had moved here and it didnt bother her that much.

    Her friends used to tell her that if walked through the streets at night you could hear ghosts or

    some creatures howling or screaming in the science. She used to laugh at them and tell them they

    were stupid to think she would believe it.

    Jenna stopped, remembering.

    Only she knew she didnt imagine it that time.

    It was only for a split second, but she couldnt have imagined it. Jenna listened for it again, but

    silent greeted her.

    Jenna didnt give up that easily.

    She was always considered a stubborn girl. Jenna could admit it sometimes, but her gut instincts

    were more than likely correct.

    Most of the time.

    So as she crept towards the way where she heard the scream, she wondered if she really knew

    what she was doing. She was always the do-before-thinking kind of person, and once she saw a

    glimpse of where the sound came from, she knew this was another time.

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    She hid behind one of the garbage bins as she tried to make out the three dark shadows that

    seemed to look like towering male structures.

    That wasnt very nice, now was it? She heard a deep growl that resembled what Jenna thought

    to be some type of dog followed by a female whimper.

    I think she actually drew some blood, Jenna heard another say and a very deep laugh.

    Disgust rolled off of her as she thought what she knew was going to happen. She knew she had

    gone too far this time. She should have just ignored it and walked away. But now she couldnt

    move because shed get caught. There was nowhere to go.

    Jenna put her head against the garbage bin that was between her and the criminals and prayed

    that this would end out okay. Maybe if she just ran for it, they wouldnt be bothered to chase

    after her.

    Jenna looked back and squinted as hard as she could to make out the shadows that were closer

    together now, hearing little whimpers every now and again.

    Thinking that shed call the police while she ran, and that this was her chance while they were

    distracted, she turned around.

    And smacked into a wall.

    A warm hard wall.

    Jenna looked up at the dark shadow that loomed above her and gasped as the only thing she

    could tell about the male was his gleaming white teeth. She stumbled backwards but he seemed

    to keep the distance and grabbed her throat, causing a feminine gasp to escape her mouth. Jenna

    was pushed against the wall behind her with the hand on her throat, but she noticed that the hand

    was soft and gentle against her skin.

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    Didnt your mother ever tell you its not good to spy on people, little one? The males voice

    was soft and arrogant, and the thumb that was on her throat starting moving up and down her

    jugular.

    Jenna stiffened under his hand and tried to look a different way, not giving the criminal the

    satisfaction.

    Now, now, dont be shy, youre beautiful, Despite where she was and the situation she was in,

    she blushed at the gentle compliment.

    Weve a got a beauty here, brothers, Jenna knew she was going mad; how could she blush at

    this stranger who was going to do who knows what to her. Shed lost it. Completely.

    Whats her name? Jenna heard another say.

    Genevieve, Light from a passing car shown on his face, and Jennas eyes widened at the

    beauty of the man who was holding onto her neck.

    Jenna screamed, but only until the hansom gentleman brought his lips to hers. Her eyes widened

    even more, and then closed unconsciously to the feel of him. Jenna didnt realize that he had said

    her name without her telling him, or that he had taken her further into the alley.

    That wasnt very nice, Jenna. Someone could have heard you, He leaned back and had that

    arrogant grin on his face again.

    Please, Jenna whispered as she felt the other dark shadows come closer.

    Begging already? Youre good Nathan, One said and the one who held her neck leaned in

    closer, Jenna seeing that arrogant smile, and then stepped to the side letting her neck go. Jenna

    tried not to notice to cold that movement brought to her neck.

    She looked around, but all she could make out was blackness or dark shapes that resembled

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    crates. She didnt realize that shed been brought so far into the side street.

    Oh, let me go first, The one that was slightly taller than all three of them said, itching forward

    and putting his handon her waist, heading upwards. She smells divine,

    Selfish bastard, the one with the deepest voice muttered, but stepped back.

    Fear set in for once in Jennas life, and she unconsciously leaned back and wished she could sink

    into the wall and fade away instead of dealing with what was now stroking her cheek.

    Absolutely divine, He leaned in, almost nose to nose with her, met her in the eye and almost

    instantly she felt herself tire out. Her heart slowedto a beat bordering unconsciousness, and she

    felt his head lower down towards her neck while one hand went to her waist, and the other held

    Jennas head that had lolled to the side.

    Pl PleaseJennas mouth felt slack, and she couldnt finish the word that was mumbled

    from her lips.

    She only felt lips pressed against her neck once, before Jenna was overwhelmed with pleasure as

    his teeth sunk into her. She could feel her heart pick up, and literally felt her blood rush to her

    neck, giving him more sustenance as he drank.

    Nathan watched as one of his older brothers satisfied himself on the nosy being that happened to

    be spying on them. He heard her as soon as she entered the side street, and took it in himself to

    greet her first.

    He studied her glazed over expression, and his brother, Stephan as he worked his mouth over the

    tender spot at her delicate neck. His fangs probed his mouth, waiting to elongate, but he held

    back; he had to give his brother a fair go. But as Nathan thought about it, just the subtle

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    Nathan knew this fragile human meant a lot to a lot of people around town. And it definitely

    wouldnt be a good idea to finish her off and leave everyone guessing as where she had

    disappeared to.

    More than a little angry at his own weakness, Nathan released the girls neck and let her crumple

    to the floor, landing on her side, eyes still partially closed.

    Little rough there, brother, Stephan said and inclined his head to Genevieve who whimpered in

    protest at being on the floor. But she did taste a bit on the sour side,

    Nathan wanted to ring his brother until his head snapped off. And he showed it in his growl of

    disapproval.

    You know where to take her home? His older brother asked and Nathan huffed. Of course he

    knew where she lived. But that wasnt the question his brother had asked him. The question was

    whether he was going to take her there.

    Fine, Nathan said grumpily and went to the big oversized crate that she had tried to conceal

    herself in. Bending down to retrieve the tiny electronic device that was her phone, her sweet

    aroma filled his nostrils and he had to close his eyes from the attack against his senses.

    He bent down in front of the girl when he reached her and watched as she slowly lifted her eyes

    to his, her hand loosely holding onto her red soaked neck.

    With a sigh of frustration, he lifted her with the ease of lifting a small child and made sure she

    hadnt left anything behind before running her back to her home. He could rely on his brothers to

    make sure he hadnt left anything behind if he had, which he hadnt.

    It only took him several minutes to get to her home, and even then, he was going slowly.Nathan

    was a fast runner. A very fast runner. He could normally run faster than all his family. Well,

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    except his uncle Paul, but he was good at everything. Nathan didnt count him, because no one

    beat his uncle at anything.

    Nice house, Jenna, Nathan said quietly, unconsciously stroking her cold hair until he realized

    what he was doing and stopped himself. He found the reactions she was bringing out in him

    strange and he didnt know what they meant, nor did he think he wanted to know.

    Unlocking the doors with his mind, he made his way to the closed door that had her name

    scribbled on it and used his back to open it.

    It was an ordinary room, close to what Nathans sisters looked like, except very empty.

    Thinking about it looked too empty. She didnt have many posters, only a couple of pictures of

    what Nathan thought were her friends, and one picture of her and another woman. Nathan knew

    just from looking at the resemblance that they were mother and daughter or siblings, but Nathan

    doubted that idea.

    Without noticing, Nathans grip loosened, and the fragile human slid down the length of his body

    onto the floor. She seemed to melt away and pool at the floor, letting out a little groan. He looked

    down at her loose head that was leaning all its weight on his thigh and realized that her breathing

    was shallow.

    Im going to have to do this all by myself, too, Nathan muttered to himself, as he bent again

    and carried her to the blue bed, letting her sink into covers.

    He positioned himself behind her so that she leaned herself against him, and then before bringing

    his wrist to her mouth, he bit it and made blood start to swell. There was really no pain involved,

    only a slight flinching feeling that seemed to overcome Nathan, no matter how many times he

    tried to calm himself.

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    At first the little vulnerable human whimpered and moved her mouth away, but Nathan growled

    impatiently and pushed his wrist back in his place while holding her more securely.

    Drink, he commanded softly but firmly and then when she refused again, he pinched her nose

    that made her gasp. He knew as soon as his blood had touched her tongue because her body

    jerked, and then she started to suck greedily at his open wrist. Nathan leaned his head back

    against the head board and kept his mind occupied from the little thing at his wrist.

    Of course, Nathan knew that Jenna was his responsibility from now on. His brothers probably set

    it up too, but Nathan would deal with that later. He needed to figure what to do with his new

    problem.

    What to dowhat to do, he murmured to himself.

    Jenna whimpered softly and started to slow, and unconsciously Nathan put his hand on top of her

    head to keep it in place, while she finished.

    Many miles away, on the other side of town, the leader of the werewolf clan was bent over a map

    when one of his lieutenants ran in, waving photos around at everyone in the room. The other

    members of the clan stopped what they were doing and came closer, wondering what was wrong.

    Theyve been spotted, theyve have been spotted! He ran to his leader, and handed him the

    photos, along with a map with a red spot, marking a location.

    Impossible, The leader whispered, almost to himself. He had been trying to track them all his

    life, taking over from his father, and his father before that.

    Just on the other side of town, sir, The lieutenant pointed on the map to prove his point.

    Why would they show themselves? After all this time? A man who was in charge of weapons

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    asked, almost not believing the lieutenant. It wasnt common that someone would try and make

    something up like that.

    My source said that it was a celebration meal for buying a new town house somewhere in the

    city.

    The leader, contemplating everything, put his hand on his chin, and then narrowed his eyes at

    one of the pictures.

    Who is the woman?

    One of their snacks. Our research team is trying to get a name, but its taking some time.

    The leader nodded. Everything from now on stops. He looked around and held up the photos in

    his hand. This is our number one priority. Weve spent too long waiting for them to make an

    appearance, and were not going to let them get away. Find out anything you can. Where theyre

    living, etc. He then looked at his lieutenant. And do anything you can to make our researchers

    work harder. This woman might remember something.

    As everyone started to get to work in a hurry, the leader of the werewolf clan sat in his chair and

    thought about how he was not going to let his ancestors down again.

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    Chapter 2

    Nathan walked through the hallways of the place he had now called home for the past 133 years

    nodding to some of the guards he passed and headed to the big wooden doors that held the

    lounge where his family sat on chairs around the gold plated fire place. His brothers were already

    there looking at home, Stephan standing and leaning against the fire place, Sebastian sitting with

    his bonded mate Marissa cuddled up to him.

    My son, His father, king Dante said with affection, even though his face didnt show much

    emotion.

    Father, Nathan bowed his head and knelt in front of both his mother and father. Forgive my

    lateness,

    His father leant out of his chair and put his hand on his sons shoulder, while his mother said,

    Of course, my dear, your brothers had informed us already, Nathan nodded at them and then

    stood up, glancing a thanks at both of his brothers.

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    Brother, Stephan held out a glass that was his own mixture of whiskey and blood. Nathan

    went to his brother and it took it hesitantly, keeping his stare on his older brother.

    A sudden look of amusement, mixed with annoyance overtook Stephans face as Nathan sniffed

    the drink before taking a small sip to test if it was clean.

    I wouldnt do it to you again, Nath, Stephan said, but Nathan just narrowed his eyes. Last time

    Nathan got Stephan to make him a drink; he had put salt and spices into it that had Nathan in the

    kingdoms clinic for two days getting it washed from his system.

    Nathan, we were just informing your siblings that the family will be over hopefully next month

    or sooner if things go well for a few days. Nathan nodded, even though Dante had caught the

    wince when he had heard the news.

    The little ones will be staying on 7a, a level below Sebastian and Marissa. When Marissa

    nodded, and Sebastian just shrugs, he continued. We all decided that it would safer close to

    Sebastian and Marissa, and that it is nowhere near the front entrance. When the rest of the family

    arrives, they can choose where they would like stay for a couple of days.

    Yes, father, The four of them said in unison.

    I do hope you were careful tonight, His mother said seriously, looking over at her sons, finally

    resting on the oldest Sebastian, who had promised that they would behave and stay out of sight.

    We not only need to be careful of the were community, but the human community too. The

    press doesnt need to know that you will be going to school at May brook,

    Nathan and his brothers knew his mother was right. There was the threat of the weres, but they

    had to keep as much away from the human population as well, especially the press. Nathans

    family was famous, being the number one richest family in the world, both in human and

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    vampire worlds, the press flourishes at the sight of them. It wasnt just being rich; Dante was in

    charge of nearly every real estate company in the country as well as looking after the country for

    the vampire world. Of course, Nathans extended family was just as rich, living in different

    countries to help battle all the dangers that threatened their race. Just in Nathans kingdom alone,

    they had forty-five hundred guards, over 60 hectares of land. Of course, the only way you could

    get there is if you had a portal key, and the kings permission to enter, otherwise, you wouldnt be

    allowed in. everyone in the family had one, a special small object that is kept on them at all times

    to help them get to where they want to go in seconds. Nathans was a ring that he wore, the

    family emblem imprinted on the band.

    Nathan didnt know why they were being forced to go to school either; I mean, in his vampire

    years, he should be the same age as the teenagers in the human high school, but that didnt mean

    that he had to socialize with them.

    They were humans for Christ sakes.

    Yes mother, we behaved ourselves, Stephan said to his mother and took another sip of his

    whiskey.

    Good, She said with a nod.

    You did make her forget, didnt you, Nathan? Stephans voice entered his mind and he looked

    over at his brother. His brother must have known that he had opened his mind enough to let his

    voice through.

    Nathan stiffened.

    Did he make her forget? He relayed the events of the night in his head, trying to find the key

    event that would make him say yes.

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    You idiotic piece of shit, Stephan growled when Nathan didnt say anything.

    She wont believe herself that tonight happened, shell think shes crazy,Nathan answered back

    quietly, hoping that he would be right.

    you better hope she does, Nathan, because youre going to have to deal with Mum, not us,

    Sebastian said and Nathan made a slight inclination of his head, secretly nodding his head to his

    older brothers.

    I think Marissa and I will retire for tonight, Sebastian said and patted his mates thigh,

    indicating for her to let him up. What time does school start?

    8:45 Her mother said sweetly, before both Nathans brother and his mate kissed went to them

    and gave them kisses goodnight.

    Rhage, Sebastian said, putting his hand around Marissa and started for the door.

    Yes, my lord, Sebastians personal guard said in a humble tone, suddenly making himself

    known from the wall he had been leaning against.

    I want you to have to the night off tonight, and probably tomorrow as well, Sebastian said,

    making Rhage nod at him, even though Nathan saw that the guard didnt like the plan. All the

    guards seemed to like being guards and protecting the royal family, which Nathan thought was a

    bit crazy. Rhage had been Sebastians guard for fifty years now, and they had grown to be good

    friends. Such good friends that Nathan had even caught Rhage arguing with Sebastian, which

    was rare.

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    Chapter 3

    The next morning, Jenna awoke with a headache. She groaned as she sat up from under the

    covers of her bed, and then looked around, confused. She was still in her clothes from the night

    before, but as a sudden headache hit her, Jenna couldnt remember how she got home. She must

    have been really tired.

    Looking at how late she had woken up, she ran to the shower, and probably had the quickest

    shower she had ever had in her life.

    Going down stairs, Jenna found her dad smashing the coffee pot against the table, muttering and

    cursing to himself.

    Here, let me, Jenna said quietly, and reached for the pot, but her dad snatched it and threw it in

    the sink. Im not thirsty anyway, he said angrily and grabbed a piece of bread that he had been

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    buttering.

    Jenna grabbed some cereal and sat at the table, knowing that he was in a mood and probably

    hung over. She knew not to say anything so he wouldnt get angry.

    Half way through her breakfast, Jennas dad cursed again out loud, and grabbed his keys. Me

    and Lacey are going out tonight, dont wait up,

    Wasnt going to, Jenna muttered before she could stop herself, but her father didnt even hear

    her. At first she waited for him, but he stayed for several nights and left her by herself. Now, she

    didnt even care whether he came home or not.

    As Jenna walked to school like she normally did, she felt charged. She felt she had such power in

    her bones that she actually felt like running to school. No, she wouldnt stop at school, shed go

    run a marathon she felt so good.

    School was like it normally was, dull. Jenna didnt mind school, but it did become quite dull at

    times. Familiar faces, familiar surroundings, after a while everything started to merge and

    became repetitive.

    Passing everyone that gave her a big smile and a wave, Jenna pasted a smile on her face and

    nodded in greeting. She had a small school, and everyone knew everyone. Sometimes, Jenna

    loved it because she was liked by a lot of people, but other times, like now, she just didnt want

    to be known. She didnt know why, but she felt like she had changed somehow, and everyone

    was looking at her strangely. Like she should be somewhere else.

    Jenna, A very familiar voice called her from behind and she turned to see her best friend with

    an annoyed look on her face. You were supposed to call me on Saturday.

    Jenna winced a little for forgetting. Sorry, Katie. I was so busy this weekend, time just flied,

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    Katie just huffed and through her arms up in the air. I had to spend all day, She held her hand

    up to stop Jenna from talking. And night babysitting Lily. All by myself, I might add. She

    wouldnt sleep! Jenna just laughed. She couldnt help it. Katie wasnt good with kids. Any kids.

    She would normally call Jenna for assistance, and then everything would be sorted out.

    Ladies, Katies boyfriend Leah came behind Katie and wrapped his arms around her waist,

    giving her a kiss on her shoulder.

    Hey, Leah, Jenna started to say, but she got cut off when she was grabbed from behind and

    hauled over someones shoulder. She screamed, as she was flung over and her eyes were

    suddenly focusing on the ground beneath her, but she stopped when she saw familiar white and

    green shoes.

    Tom, put me down! Jenna said and huffed when she started vibrating on his shoulder from his

    laughter.

    Calm down, babe, He said and put her back on her feet. Jenna put her hands on her hips as he

    grinned at her and held out his arms. Come on, He dragged out the words, and pretended to

    look sad.

    Oh, fine, She went into his arms and he tightened them around her.

    Hey, he said and kissed her.

    This was probably the best bit of school, thought Jenna as she kissed her boyfriend back just as

    the bell goes for class.

    Do we have a class together? He asked, but Jenna shook her head smiling, causing him to

    groan.

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    Come on, buddy, Leah said patting him on the back and led him away with a wink. Youve

    got class with me,