gage adamczyk Embrace the darkness 
 
 
   
 
The night that changed my life forever was just over five years ago, the night that I lost everything. They came into our house and took away everything, all that was left when they were gone were the lifeless corpses of my parents and young sister. Vampires took everything from me, and so I hardened my body and mind. I am a triple black belt, an unofficial golden glove and suffered more broken bones then few experience over they’re whole life. I made my first kill when I was sixteen, I snuck into a rave and found a vamp trying to glamour a collage dude. I steeped in between them and whispered in the vamps ear I know what you are. 
The vamp smiled as he said well you don’t seem afraid. 
I smiled and said should I? 
He just stared at me from head to toe, he wasn’t the first to admire me. I was just under six foot tall the build of a highly trained athlete. He smiled and said why don’t we take this conversation elsewhere. 
I put up my best fake interested smile and nodded. 
The vamp took my hand and let me out the back door of the club, as we entered the dark part of the alley the vamp spun and put me against the wall. He started kissing my neck I reached down toward my belt the vamp stopped kissing my neck and said well aren’t we anxious. 
I smiled and pulled the twelve inch wooden stake out of my belt and said you have no idea, I rammed the stake into his chest. 
The vamp screamed and looked at me his eyes changed and he bit down on my neck, I grunted and said I don’t think so. I rammed the stake through his black heart. I felt his body start to disintegrate under me, as he turned to ash it  burnt the side of my face and neck. I held in my hand a charred stake with a pile of ashes at my feet, and realized this was my purpose in life. 
Since then I had killed hundreds of vamps, using a multitude of methods. I’d met a few other slayers over the years, none were as skilled or successful as me. But the slayers league had sent a few young ones to me who needed training, it was a pain dealing with a foolish child following me around but the money I made from it helped fueling my weapons arsenal.  
I walked into my closet and put the code into the dial and the back wall slid back, behind it was any weapon a slayer could ever dream of. I picked out the basics a snake wood walking stick that would floor any vampire with a single blow to the head, plus the end was slightly tapered and would cut them. And my work bag that had a few wooden stakes, a collapsible crossbow and a few other things.  
I went downstairs and got into my car dropping the bag on the seat next to me, I was headed to a high school dance where one of my pupils said there was a vampire there trying to play main stream. It would be the last thing he tried to play. I knew that I would have to leave this city soon, the ruling coven was close to finding who I was.  
I pulled into the parking light of the high school when Kelsey saw me and came walking up to the car, as I got out of the car she said he’s here. 
I nodded and said good did you get me into the dance? 
She nodded and said yeah, her dark brown hair bouncing as she did. Her entire family had been killed by the bloodsuckers just like mine.  She was a kind person but her heart is filled with hate, it had nearly cost her life several times. I nodded and reached into my car grabbing my bag, I reached inside the bag and grabbed a sturdy wooden knife carved out of yew.  
Kelsey nodded and said quick and easy right. 
I nodded and said as usual. 
I looked at Kelsey and said well let’s get in there. 
She nodded and said you’re here as my date, she said reaching for my hand. 
I took her hand and said lets go. 
I paid for us to get in, as we entered the room I knew it would was going to be interesting to put out a vampire in front of well over two hundred high school students. 
I turned and looked at Kelsey and said get lost. 
She nodded and disappeared into the crowd. I began to make my way through the crowd and look for the vamp, there were a lot of weird humans here but only one struck me as a vamp. He stood off in the dark corner of the room watching everyone, I sat down at the bar and watched him out of the corner of my eye. One of the strobe lights flashed his way and caused his eyes to glow red, I smiled and thought to myself got ya. He turned and looked right at me, my breath caught in my mouth. I threw up my mental shields, shit he was a telepath. I felt his mind reach out towards mine, I lashed out with pure hate and malice with my mind. I watched him flinch as my mental blow hit him, I smiled and said in my mind come and get me big boy. I stood and headed toward the door, I looked out of the corner of my eye and saw him following me. I left the school and went down the street, I found a small industrial building and walked into it and waited. 
I felt something in the room with me, I smiled and said I know you’re here. 
The vamp dropped from the ceiling and said well I have to say it your good. 
Chapter 2  
I turned and said that’s my job.  
What killing, wow that must be nice getting paid to kill. 
Better than killing to live, I snarled at him . 
He nodded and said that’s true, so who are you. Let me guess scythe? 
I laughed and said please scythe couldn’t keep up with me if his life to depended on it. 
He turned his head and said then who are you? 
My street name is wolf, over the last two years I have killed more than a hundred of your kind. I am a wolf among your kind, I am a true hunter. 
I can see that he said looking at the floor, well here I am. He said raising his arms out. 
I reached for my knife and surged forward knocking him to the ground, I placed the knife over his heart and said time to die. 
He looked up at me his eyes still human, and said just do it. He looked away and just laid there. 
I looked at him he was beautiful, he had dark brown hair a perfect baby face. He looked up at me and said what are you waiting for? 
I saw his eyes were different when they were in predatory mode, your different than the others. 
He shrugged and said so even if I don’t feed on humans I’m still a soulless monster. 
I cocked my head and said wait you don’t feed on humans? 
He shook his head and said no, I haven’t in over fifty years. 
How old are you I asked pressing down with my knife. 
He looked down at the knife and said 102, he leaned up and said where did you get those scars? 
I looked down and said my first kill, when I staked him he was biting my neck. 
Looks like it hurt, he said reaching up to touch my face. 
I let him touch my face, as he did it was like sparks flew from his fingertips I gasped and rubbed my head into his hand.  He smiled and said I thought so.  
I shook my head and said if I let you up you’d better not make the mistake of trying to attack me. 
He nodded and said wouldn’t dream of it. 
I stood up but keeping my knife at the ready, he stood up and said that’s not necessary. 
I took a deep breath lowered the knife and said alright I’m going to go out on a limb and say I trust you. 
He stepped forward and said same here, why don’t we go somewhere where we can talk more comfortably. 
I nodded and said let me go get my car and I’ll come back and get you. 
He shook his head and said why can’t I come with you? 
Because there is another slayer at the dance expecting you to be dead. 
He nodded and said good point honk your horn when you pull up. 
I nodded and started to walk away, he reached out and grabbed my hand and said thank you for not killing me.  
I nodded it was like sparks flowed over my skin as he touched me, I smiled as I walked away saying same here. 
Chapter 3 
I walked back to the school parking lot and found my car, I was about to started it when  
Kelsey came running up saying did you get him? 
I shook my head and said no he didn’t follow me he took off. 
Kelsey cursed and stomped her foot, well did you see which way he went. 
No I said as I started the car, he was a telepath so he’s long gone with two slayers showing up. 
She huffed and said so what are you going to do? 
I shrugged and said I’m going home for the night. 
She nodded and said if he comes back I’ll call you. 
I nodded and backed the car out of the parking lot and waved as I went down the road, I pulled up outside the ware house and honked my horn. 
The vamp came walking out of the alley on the other side of the street, he opened the car door and said nice car.  
I nodded and said yeah she’s my pride and joy. 
He smiled and got in the car, I couldn’t help but smile back. He looked at me and asked where are we going? 
I shrugged and said well I’m hungry and I know a great diner not far from here.  
He nodded and said cool I could use a drink anyways. 
I smiled and said yeah me too. 
We pulled into the diner and I looked at him and said I didn’t catch your name. 
He nodded and said my name is Jake. 
I nodded and said my name is Adam. 
Jake nodded and said nice to meet you. 
I smiled and said well let’s get a drink. 
Jake smiled back at me and I melted, he was something else. He made me feel safe something I never felt, not since my family died.  
I got out of the car and said god a steak sounds really good right now. 
Well lets go get you one of those, Jake said stepping out of the car 
We walked into the diner there was no one there at this hour so we sat down at a table in the far corner. 
I sat down and looked at Jake, he was wearing a black tang top he saw me staring at him and asked what? 
I looked down feeling  my cheeks redden and said I don’t know. 
I heard him whisper into my mind saying I think I do. 
I looked up and he was smiling widely, I shook my head and said and what is that? 
He reached under the table and took my hand and  his, and asked that about sum it up? 
I squeezed his hand and said slow down cow boy and pulled my hand away from his gently. 
He nodded and said fair enough. 
I smiled and said I can’t believe I’m saying this but I really do like you. 
He looked down and said same here. 
The waitress walked up and said can I take your orders? 
I nodded and said I’ll have the New York strip steak medium rare please. 
Jake nodded and said and can you bring a bottle of jack and a couple shot glasses? 
The waitress nodded and said will that be all? 
I nodded and said I think so. 
A few minutes later she brought the bottle and shot glasses back to the table, she poured the first round and said your steak will be done shortly. 
I picked up the shot and said thank you. 
Jake picked up his and said let’s make a toast, to a long friendship. 
I nodded and said I’ll drink to that. 
We tapped the glasses together and slammed the whiskey.  
Jake smiled and said you know doing that is supposed to banish bad luck. 
I nodded and said yeah the witches were the first to do it. 
He smiled and said good job as he poured another round. 
I grinned as I took the next shot, I looked at him and asked what was it like when you were changed? 
He took a deep breath and said it would taste a lie if I said it didn’t hurt like hell, but only for a little while then I felt stronger and better than I ever had. He leaned back in his chair and said why are you offering?, cause you smell really good. 
I shrugged and said it’s crossed my mind but I didn’t know there was a way not to kill people. 
Well there is I’m living proof of that, he said leaning forward pouring himself another shot. 
I smiled and said I don’t know I may not be able to stand it like you.  
Well the offer still stands he said drinking his shot. 
I looked over as the waitress brought out my steak heaped with onions, she set it down on the table and poured another round saying I’m here if you need anything else. 
I was cutting into my steak and said will do thank you so much this is really good. 
She smiled and said you’re welcome, you let me know if you need anything she said as she headed back into the kitchen. 
I tore into the steak and savored the rich taste, I looked at Jake and said this is what I would miss the most if ever did change. 
Well you don’t have to give it up completely he said as he picked up a bite of the steak and popped it into his mouth. 
I smiled and said I didn’t know your kind could eat. 
Well we can but it serves us no nutritional value, Jake said shrugging.  
I finished my steak and a few more shots and was feeling pretty tipsy, I looked at Jake and said you should crash at my place. 
Jake smiled and said why is that? 
I smiled back and said use your Imagination. 
Jake grinned and said alright but I’m driving. 
I nodded and said yeah that’s probably a good idea. 
Chapter 4 
I paid for the food but let Jake pay for the whiskey, I stumbled out to the car and sat in the front seat. 
Jake climbed into the driver seat and held out his hand saying keys please. 
I reached in my pocket and grabbed the keys handing them to Jake. 
He shook his head and said well what’s your address? 
8292 Hunter Street, I said leaning against the seat. 
We pulled into my driveway just as the full moon was in the middle of the sky, I looked over at Jake and said were here home sweet home. I climbed out of the car and leaned against the back door as Jake came around to my side of the car, I smiled and said well I don’t know about you but that bed in there is looking real nice. 
Jake smiled and said yeah it does sound really good actually. 
I started walking toward the door, I stumbled over my own feet and started to fall, and Jake caught me and said easy. 
His arms were around  my waist I smiled and wrapped my arms around him and said you know I could get used to this. 
Jake smiled and said you too? 
I rested my head on his shoulder and breathed in his scent, he smelled like a moon lit forest in spring, a deep airy smell. 
Jake looked down at me said I’m glad your comfy but the neighbors are watching us. 
I looked up and sure enough Miss Smith was looking out her bed room window, I lifted my arm and flipped her off. Jake chuckled and said alright come on.  
I nodded and let him lead me into the house, as we entered the house I reached over and flicked on the lights. The house was modest but nice, it wasn’t over done like most slayer’s houses. 
Jake nodded and said not bad. 
I stood and supported myself and headed toward my bed room saying it’s a house. 
Jake followed behind me and said so what you going to crash out on me? 
I shook my head and said no I’m just going to get more comfy before I start getting overly excited, I said as I sat on my bed and flung my shoes off. 
Jake shrugged and took off his jacket and laid it on my dresser, saying hey I cant argue with that. 
I looked up at him and said let me see what you look like in your hunting mode. 
Jake smiled and said why do you want to see me in hunting mode. 
I shrugged and said just curious. 
He grinned and said alright, he closed his eyes. A slight tremor went through his body, when he opened his eyes they were a blazing blue. His face was more angled, his fangs just barley poked out of his mouth. 
I smiled and said your older than 100. 
He smiled showing his fangs completely showing saying yeah your right, I’m a few years off of 500. 
I thought so I said laying back on the bed. 
He came over and sat down on the bed and looked at me saying I’m sorry I lied to you. 
I nodded and said one more question. 
He laid down next to me and said ask away. 
How long have you lived of from animals? 
He smiled and said it was 200 two weeks ago, why are you still considering? 
I took a deep breath and said yeah but there will be some terms though. 
He sat up and said like what? 
I thought about it for a moment and said you release me after a year. 
He shook his head and said no your going to need ten years at least to learn my feeding habit. 
I closed my eyes and nodded after a few seconds. 
He smiled and said anything else as he laid down next to me. 
I shook my head and said no that’s the big one. 
Chapter 5  
He rolled over and rested himself over me using his arms, and asked are you ready? 
I took a deep shaking breath and turned my head exposing my neck and said yeah. 
He lowered his lips to my neck and kissed my neck lightly, I took a deep breath and said just do it. 
Jakes turned and looked at me and his eyes turned black, he turned and bit  down on my neck. I gasped and grabbed the small of his back and pulled him to me, Jake bit down slightly harder and began to drain the life out of me. The pain soon faded and turned into a floating feeling, within in ten minutes Jake stopped drinking and said that should do it.  
I took a deep breath and said good cause I don’t think I’m going to be awake much longer. 
Jake smiled and said you’ll be alright your heart is still going strong, so you know what comes next right? 
I nodded and said I’m ready if you are? 
Jake smiled and said oh yeah I’m ready. 
I nodded and said well lets get this over with. 
Jake nodded and brought his wrist up to his mouth and bit down hard tearing his veins open. He held his wrist down to me and said you’re going to need a lot. 
I nodded and grabbed his wrist and started drinking, it didn’t taste like I thought it would. It was sweet beyond reason, I could taste the years of his life as his blood poured down my throat. Several minutes passed as I began to having an aching in my chest, it soon grew into a burning feeling. 
I stopped drinking and said what’s happening? 
Jake frowned and said your heart is dying, but you’ll be alright this happens to all of us. 
I nodded and said just put me to sleep I can’t take much more of this. 
Jake shook his head and said no you have to stay awake and you need more of my blood. 
A tremor wracked my body and I grunted loudly and nodded, Jake brought his wrist back up to my mouth. I drank deeply hoping it would get better but it didn’t. I was soon shaking violently every few seconds, this went on for about ten minutes and Jake pulled his hand away and said that’s enough. 
He laid down next to me and held me saying you’re through the hardest part, you’re going to fall asleep soon. 
I started to say something but my chest felt like it was tearing apart, I let out a yelp of pain. 
Jake pulled me in close and kissed my cheek and said easy ok easy. 
I pushed myself against him and breathed heavily into his chest trying not to cry out. Jake cradled me and said just concentrate on your breathing. 
I took deep breaths and soon the pain started to fade, I looked up at Jake and said what happens after I fall asleep. 
He took a deep breath and said in about three days you’ll wake up a vampire. 
I nodded and said well at least it doesn’t hurt anymore.  
He smiled and said yeah you did better than I did, when I was changed. 
I smiled and said you know you really are hot for a blood sucker. 
He chuckled and said join the club, he said as he rested his head against mine. 
We were nose to nose, I looked into his eyes and smiled. He smirked and asked what? 
I smiled and kissed him on the lips lightly, he shook his head and said I thought so. 
He slid his hand up my shirt and rested his hand over my heart, I arched my back into his hand and took a deep breath. He smiled and put his finger tip on my nipple saying your too weak for that right now. 
I smiled and said care to see if that’s true? 
He smiled and shook his head and said there will be an abundance of time for that in a few days. 
I sighed and said I guess so, I laid my head against his chest and felt my heart slow. I started to doze off when Jake said I’ll count the minutes until you wake my love. 
Chapter 6 
I smiled and said same here, and fell into the deepest sleep of my life. There was nothing but darkness, I still felt alive but surrounded by darkness. I delved deeper into the darkness knowing it was hopeless to fight it, I sank for what seemed like ages. I loved this feeling, the ice coldness all around me. It turned from flowing dark into liquid darkness I could feel caressing my skin, I let the dark sink inside me I let it over flow me. I embraced the darkness, it felt so right. I began to vaguely feel my body, it started with a heavy feeling. It grew into me being able to distinguish different parts of my body, I felt my hands and feet first over what seemed like ages I could feel all of my body.  
I slowly opened  my eyes, and Jake smiled and said well about time. 
I smiled back and said that was amazing, it was like I was a part of the darkness. 
You are a part of the darkness Jake said caressing my jaw line, I’ve never seen or heard of someone embracing the darkness like you did.  
What is the difference if I did even I didn’t embrace it? 
Well the more a newborn embraces the dark the stronger he become over his years. 
I smiled and said so I’m going to be a powerful vamp? 
Duh Jake said chuckling, you’re going to be an extreme telepath as well. 
I nodded and sat up, the room seemed so much brighter and detailed. I could smell the neighbor’s dirty laundry, I could hear a ground squirrel sleeping in its den in the back yard. 
Jake smiled and said it’s amazing isn’t it? 
I smiled widely and said  yeah but not like you, I rolled him over and was straddling him. 
He grinned and leaned up kissing me, I kissed him back laying down on top of him. He put one of his hands up my shirt and began rubbing my chest, I gasped and began kissing his neck. I felt a pressure in my jaw and a slight shifting of my teeth, I opened my mouth to bite. But Jake pushed me up and said no. 
I looked at him with my mouth open and said what? 
You can’t feed on me, he said sliding out from under me and standing up. 
I rolled over and sat up and felt a slight burning in my throat and lungs, I rubbed my throat and said what is this? 
He frowned and said it’s the thirst, you need to feed soon. 
Well where are we going I said standing up. 
Jake stretched and said well we can feed not far from here tonight but, the game here wont sustain us both. So we are going to have to leave the city, so I  hope you have a pass port? 
I smiled and went over to my dresser reaching into the hidden slot pulling out a pile of six different pass ports and waved them at Jake saying depends on who I fell like being.  
Jake shook his head and said wow that’s more than I have, were going to need some cash too. 
I shrugged and said I’ll clean my bank accounts there’s close to a million all together. 
Well we’ll do that first, and then we catch the first plane to Vancouver. 
I nodded and said I’ll pack some clothes. 
Jake shook his head and said no you need to feed first. 
I nodded and said well lead the way sir. 
Jake shook his head and grabbed his jacket saying I’ve been saving a cougar out in the state forest for a special occasion, and I think this qualifies as one. 
I nodded and slipped on a clean shirt saying well lets go.  
Jake nodded and walked out of my room grabbing the keys as he went. 
We were in the car headed toward the highway as I asked can we go in sunlight? 
No, Jake said shaking his head. 
Well that sucks I heard stories of some vamps being able to walk in the sun. 
Those were half breeds, but they died back in the dark ages most were burned at the stake for being witches Jake said pulling onto the highway.  
I smiled asking so how hard is it feeding on animals? 
It will be easier for you, you’ve never tasted human blood, and he said taking the exit marked state forest. 
Well we’ll see how this goes, I said looking out at the rapidly approaching forest. I rolled down my window and a torrent of scents hit me in the face, I breathed deeply and took in the smell of one of the few wild places left in the world. 
Jake looked over at me and said amazing it isn’t it? 
I nodded and said god my throat is starting to hurt really bad. 
Jake frowned and said don’t worry were almost there. He wasn’t lying we pulled into a scenic turn out  about five minutes later, he parked the car and said come on. 
I nodded and stepped out of the car saying alright we need to hurry. 
Jake nodded and said come on. I followed closely behind him. He looked back at me and said I’m not going to teach you to track tonight you need to feed here real soon. 
I nodded and rasped out whatever you say.  
Jake nodded and said try to hold out I’ll find you something then we’ll go after the cougar. 
Well come on lets go I said starting to get ornery trying to deal with the pain. Jake turned and jogged into the forest, I followed keeping up easily. It felt like I wasn’t even straining, Jake broke into a run tearing after something running ahead of us. I kept pace with him but with every step the burning got worse,  I saw the deer running ahead us and something broke in me. I felt its  heart beat, I could hear its quiet rasping breaths. I surged past Jake and closed in on the deer, it turned trying to get away. I reached out and took it by the back leg and drug it to the ground, I kicked trying to get away but I clamped done shattering its leg bone. I took hold of its neck and tore in, my mouth was flooded with steaming, sweet blood. I drank deeply savoring the taste, the deer stopped fighting as its life was drained from it. As its heart stopped I let go of it letting it fall to the ground, I let out a long deep breath and looked up at the stars. I marveled at how bright they were, it was like looking up at bright lamps in the sky.  
Jake came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me and said its awesome isn’t it? 
I leaned back into him and said oh yeah, never thought it would be like this. 
It only gets better with age, he said kissing the side of his neck. 
I turned and buried my head in his shoulder just enjoying the closeness, he chuckled and said come on you need some more blood before we head home. 
I nodded and said sounds good to me, so where’s this cougar? 
Jake smiled and said not far from here its curious of us.  
I raised my head and took in a slow deep breath, I could smell something very strong off to the south. I looked at Jake and asked which way is it? 
And surprise Jake pointed to the south and said that way. 
I nodded and said let me track it I can already smell it. 
Jake thought about it for a second and said alright but go slow it’s going to fight back. 
I nodded and tore after the scent, within a minute the cat was running in front us at break neck speed. I slowed as the cougar turned and snarled at me, I crouched down and let out a roar. The cougar dove at me with his jaws wide open, I jumped and I collided with the cougar in midair. We came crashing down to the ground in a spitting snarling ball, I felt its claws bit into my side. I bit down hard on its neck savoring the anger that saturated the blood that flooded my mouth, Jake came over and untangled the cougar from my body and bit down on its shoulder. Within thirty seconds the cougar gave a futile last kick trying to get away, I pushed down on its leg snapping its leg like a twig.  
Jake released the cougar letting me have the rest. 
Chapter 7 
JAKE 
I looked down at Adam as his back arched as he drained the cougar of its life, I reached down and touched his back saying easy it’s not going anywhere. 
He looked up at me for a moment and slowed down on feeding, a minute later he sat up and said oh my god that is amazing. 
I knelt down next to him and said yeah but you tasted better. 
He smiled and said I could say the same but truthfully you tasted a little gamy. 
I scoffed and gave him a push saying well thanks a lot. 
Adam grinned and said I was only kidding, he leaned and rubbed his lips against my cheek.  
I leaned into him and put my hand up his shirt, he in turn grabbed the front of my jeans and pulled me down him as he laid down. 
I kissed his neck and said well you don’t beat around the bush much do you? 
He grinned mischievously and said not it’s not in my nature to be discreet in this aspect. 
I shook my head and said I think I just found my new favorite thing about you. 
He smiled lightly and leaned up and kissed me on the lips while pushing his hand further down my pants. 
I gasped and felt my fangs come down, I reached around to the small of his back and pulled him against me. He kissed me harder and gripped my groin, I gasped and bit his shoulder. 
He gasped and said oh my god don’t stop.  
I bit down harder letting his blood flow into my mouth, I could taste the darkness in his blood more so than any other vampire I had ever tasted. He lifted up tearing his shirt off and throwing it, I marveled at his flawless body and stroked his chest. 
Adam smiled saying you like? 
I looked at his chest and back up at him saying hell yeah, leaned up and kissed his chest.  
Adam reached down and pulled my shirt over my head and tossed it, he looked at me and smiled. 
I looked down and back up asking what? 
He shook his head and said nothing I just can’t believe I’m here with someone like you. 
I smiled and said yeah you’re alright. 
Adam 
Jake gasped and said well thanks asshole smiling and looking away from me trying to act mad. 
As I reached down I felt another presence in the forest with us, I looked up and around. 
Jakes brow furrowed as he asked what’s wrong? 
I looked down at him and whispered were not alone. 
Jake closed his eyes for a moment, when he opened them his eyes were blazing red. He gasped and pulled me down against his chest, a sterling silver scythe flew an inch above my back. I jumped and saw the scythe embedded in a tree and turned and saw, the only other slayer to kill as many vampires as me. 
Chapter 8  
I frowned and said Scythe you don’t have to do this. 
He smiled and pulled back his hood letting his long black hair fall free as he said you left me no choice when you chose to betray your own race for this leech. 
I shifted my weight and said you didn’t stand a chance against me when I was human, what makes you think you’ll stand a chance now? 
Scythe shook his head and said we’ll see soon enough, he reached behind him pulling out his weapon. It was a five foot tall Scythe the blade was pure silver and had Celtic runes of death etched upon it, that weapon had killed several hundred vampires since Scythe had a master silver smith of the old world forge it for him.  
I steeped off to the side as Jake stood and let out a low growl crouching into a fighting stance. 
I looked over at scythe and said it’s not too late, you can still walk away. 
Scythe smiled as he surged forward attempting to behead me, I ducked under it and stepped away from him, and Jake ran up and punched Scythe in the chest sending him flying back. As he flew through the air he used his free hand to fling a hand full of throwing knives into Jakes chest, Jake sank down to his knees as the silver sapped his strength. 
Scythe stood and said well one down and one to go, he was looking around trying to find me. 
He heard my low breathing and flung another set of knives at me I jumped away and landed on another branch saying you’ll have to do much better than that. 
He turned and looked up at me saying you haven’t seen nothing yet, he turned and pulled a sawed off shut gun from his robes.  
I instantly started running, I heard the silver buck shot bury its self in a tree behind me. I was in midst ride when another shot ripped through the air several of the shots hit me in the hip knocking me off my feet. I groaned and came up on my knees, Scythe reloaded and began walking up to me saying so I’ll be the one who killed the hunter. He pointed the gun at me and said so long wolf. 
I felt power well up in my chest as I said time to die old friend. I unleashed the power and a wave of pure fury ripped the ground as it flew towards Scythe, it hit him and sent him flying through the air. He smashed into a tree with a loud thud I heard several of his ribs break and could smell the blood that began to flow into his lungs and chest cavity, he began to rise from the ground as he said not bad for a new born.  
As he stood I put my foot under the handle of his scythe and said it’s over. 
He laughed spitting up blood, while saying no it’s not the hunter will become the hunted. 
I kicked my foot up I caught the scythe and sent it whirling through the air, he had just stood as the blade pierced his body and burying its self in the tree behind him. He let a gurgled last breath as his life left him, I looked over and saw Jake trying to stand. 
I rushed over to him and said hang on, I started pulling the blades from his chest. By the time I pulled the last one the first three wounds were healed. 
Jake sat down and said thanks catching his breath. 
I nodded and said no problem. I stood and went over to Scythe and pulled the blade out of his chest with a sickening gurgling sound, I looked at the weapon in my hands and shook my head. 
Jake walked up behind me and wrapped his arms around my waist saying you should keep that it’s a good weapon. 
I nodded and said yeah I will, I was silent for a few minutes as Jake held me. 
Jake could feel my pain as he said don’t worry if I have anything to with it this will be the last human you kill. 
I grabbed his hand and said I hope so. 
Chapter 9  
We arrived back at my house an hour later, I was feeling more and more tired as the sunrise approached. I yawned as Put several layers of blankets over the one bedroom window and said so what are we doing next? 
Jake finished hanging the last blanket and said well in the late afternoon you’re going to transfer your money to an account in Alaska, while you’re doing that I’m going to arrange my plane to pick us up around midnight. 
I nodded and flung my shoes of and laid down on the bed looking at Jake as he stood across the room looking at me, I slapped the bed and said get over here. 
He smiled and said alright, he walked over to the bed and took off his shoes. He climbed into the bed and laid next to me. 
I scooted over close to him and said so do you want to finish what we started earlier? 
Jake reached over and rubbed the inside of my leg and said I was hoping you’d ask that. 
I reached over and grabbed the edge of his pants pulling him on top of me saying well this should seem familiar. 
Jake leaned down and kissed me and said yeah but it seems a little backwards if I remember correctly. 
I smiled and said always so concerned with details, I put my hand down his pants 
He gasped and squeezed my chest saying not yet. 
I looked at him and asked why not? 
Because you need to be inducted into the coven first, he said placing his hands on the small of my back. 
I leaned up and said wait you have a coven? 
He nodded and said yeah we have seven including you. 
I shrugged and said alright as long as you don’t make me wait too long. 
He smiled and said oh don’t worry I won’t.  
I rolled off him and said god am I always going to get this tired this close to sunrise? 
He shook his head said no I’ve met a couple people who can stay awake all day. 
I took a deep breath and said alright, I scooted over and snuggled up against him and closed my eyes.  
I felt him put his arms around me and say you are by far my greatest creation. 
I smiled and said I’m glad you chose me, I dozed off not long after that. I didn’t dream at all which pleased me, I woke to Jake carefully climbing out of bed. I rolled over and said time for me to call my bank right? 
Jake turned and said yeah I’m calling my plane right now. 
I sat up and reached for my phone, I called my accountant I waited as the phone rang. 
My accountant answered recognizing my number saying ah mister wolf how can I help you? 
You can transfer all my funds to Alaska in the next 24 hours and I’ll give the names and numbers of my colleagues, just don’t tell them where you got the numbers. 
Well I think I can do that mister wolf, will that be all? 
Yes it will, my pocket book will be in the mail when I see the transfer complete. 
Very well I look forward to our future transactions sir click, I hung up thinking good riddance with that ass kisser. I looked at Jake and said so now that is taken care of when are we leaving?  
Jake smiled and said here in the next two hours, my plane has to be prepped and then were out of here. 
I smiled and said alright what should I pack? 
Well just some clothes and stuff and that scythe if you want, he said sitting down on the bed. 
I nodded and started packing some clothes into a duffel bag, I reached way back and grabbed the huge wad do hundreds and tossed it to Jake saying here pocket money. 
He  caught it and shook his head and asked is there anything you don’t have around here? 
I shook my head and said not much. 
As I finished packing Jake said alright let’s get out of here. 
I picked up my bag and said well lets go then. 
Jake smiled and stepped out of the room and headed for the door, as we drove to the airport I asked who’s all in your coven? 
Jake sighed and said John, Marcus, Chris, Seth, Cody and Victor.  
Wow all guys says a lot about your taste I said chuckling. 
He reached over and playfully pushed me saying shut up. 
I smiled and shook my head, within an hour we pulled into a small outlying airport there was a single plane waiting there for us. I looked over at Jake and said so that’s our ride? 
Jake nodded and said yeah that’s it. We go out of the car and grabbed our bags heading for the tarmac.   
As we walked up a man came walking down the steps and said so this is the newest member huh. 
Jake nodded and said yep this is Adam. 
The man reached out for my hand and said I’ll be your pilot tonight sir. 
I shook his hand and said glad to meet you. 
The pilot took our bags and we boarded the plane without a word. 
After we took off Jake looked at me and said he knows I run a camp in Canada, but he doesn’t know what we are so watch what you say around him. 
I nodded and asked so this is your plane? 
Jake nodded and said yeah. 
I looked around and said its nice. 
Jake smiled and said wait till you see the private suite as he stood up, he walked a little ways and turned saying come on. 
I stood and followed him to the rear of the plane where he opened a door revealing a massive room with a full bed television and bathroom, I smiled and said wow all on one plane. 
He shook his head and said you should see my luxury jet, it makes this look like nothing. 
Well why are we on this one I asked slumping down on the bed. 
He shrugged and said it’s in Europe. 
I shook my head I see how it is I get second best huh. 
Jake walked over to me and knelt saying no I don’t think so as he  kissed me. 
I kissed him back and pulled him on top of me, he broke the kiss and said no trust me you want to wait till after your initiated before we do anything. 
I sighed and said way to play hard to get. 
He smirked and said I didn’t say we have to stop this, as he kissed me. 
I smiled and said in between kisses I guess this will have to do….for now. 
He shook his head and kissed my neck saying the sun is going to be up soon, he reached over and hit a button and all the widows in the cabin slid shut and locked. 
I looked up and said that is cool. 
He smiled and said not as cool as you. 
Oh shut it ass kisser I said poking him in the chest. 
Jake smiled and said well let’s get to bed before daylight. 
I nodded and slid up toward the top of the bed, I climbed under the blanket and said so what are the others going to think about me? 
Oh trust me all of them are going to eat you up, he said climbing under the blanket and snuggling up to me. 
I smiled and said well least I know I have you, I said closing my eyes. 
I felt Jake lay his head on my chest saying I hope you know I’m in an open relationship with everyone in the coven. 
I nodded that’s fine if I can do the same, I said leaning my head on his.  
Oh trust me it’s fine, humans obsession with being monogamous is absurd Jake said closing his eyes. 
I nodded and saying I agree, soon after that I fell asleep. 
Chapter 10  
I woke to the sound of tires touching down on the tarmac, I sat up and looked around. The windows were open and it was pitch black out except for the runway lights every few seconds. Jake was sitting in a chair across the room and smiled as he saw me jump up. 
I looked over at him and asked what? 
He smiled and said nothing just how you react to something you’re not expecting. 
I shrugged and said excuse me for being surprised. 
Jake smiled and said its fine, Cody jumped and stuck himself to the ceiling when we landed his first time. 
I laughed out loud and asked really? 
He nodded and said oh yeah scared the shit out of me. 
I sat up and as we landed and said so what are we doing next? 
Well were going to get a few things then were going to run home he said standing up. 
I nodded and said lead the way. 
We left the airport in a car that was waiting for us, we stopped at a small gas station and Jake parked the car and said I have to go get some things just wait here. 
I shrugged and said alright.  
Jake got out of the car and went in a few minutes went  by and he came back out with two large boxes, he dropped them in the back seat and got back in the car saying now we go home. 
I looked back at the boxes and asked what’s in those? 
Jake backed the car out of the parking lot and said just some cigarettes for the guys. 
I nodded and said they must smoke a lot. 
Oh yeah they smoke like fiends, Jake said heading out of town. 
Soon we were so far into the wilderness I couldn’t smell any sign of humans at all, Jake pulled the car down a small barely noticeable two track, we followed it for what seemed like forever we came around a bend and there was a massive garage tucked in between the trees.  
Jake pushed a button on dash and the door opened, he looked at me and said no this isn’t home. This is just where we keep our cars. 
We pulled into the garage and my jaw about hit the floor, it was packed with everything from luxury sports cars to old school choppers. I looked at Jake and said really? 
He smiled and said what we all like cars. 
I shook my head and said this is a little bit excessive. 
Hey a little bit of excessiveness never hurt anyone, Jake said parking the car and getting out. 
I got out and stood waiting for Jake to get out of the car, saying come on we’ve got a bit of a run now. 
I nodded and said alright let’s get going. 
Jake locked up the car and garage as we got walked out, he turned and said it’s about twenty miles to home so I hope you can hold out until then. 
I nodded and said my throat barley burns so I’ll be alright. 
We began at a brisk jog and worked our way into a full blown sprint I smiled the whole way watching the forest blur past, I savored every smell took in every tree and hill we ran over. I heard footsteps coming toward us, Jake slowed his pace as we came into a clearing. He stopped in the middle and said here comes the clan. 
I looked across the field and saw five shirtless drop dead gorges men coming running into the field. Jake smiled and shouted hello my brothers. 
They all smiled as they reached us a tall blonde boy said well Jake you brought another one. 
Jake nodded and said this is Adam. 
One of the men an average height black haired man said he’s quite the catch. 
Yes he is Marcus and he’s going to be your rival when it comes to telekinesis. 
Marcus looked at me and whispered into my mind so how strong are you young one.  
I put a bit of force into my voice as I sent my response to him, strong enough brother. 
I saw all of the groups eyes widen and realized my voice was heard in all of their minds. The man from the back of the group stepped forward, he had long white hair and glowing blue eyes. He looked at me and said so you are brother. 
I smiled and said well I have trained in intense meditation since I was 14. 
Jake stepped forward and said Adam this is Victor. 
I nodded and said nice to meet you. 
Victor looked at Jake and said leave it to you to find a strong telepath after only being gone for a week. 
Jake nodded and said he hit me mentally before he even changed. 
Victor smiled a dazzling bright smile and said well he will be a great addition to our little family here. 
A brown haired heavily muscled boy stepped forward and said welcome brother my name is Seth. 
I reached out to shake his hand and said love that name. 
He shook his head and said no were brothers now as he wrapped his arms around me hugging me tightly. 
I hugged him back and felt my fangs come down feeling his hard muscled body against mine. 
Seth smiled and said well that’s answers my question about his preference, he let go of me grinning widely. 
The rest of the group introduced themselves to me and hugged me Cody grabbed my ass as he did, I laughed and jumped away saying whoa Jake’s got first dibs. 
Cody laughed and said oh I remember Jake always gets the good ones first. 
Jake put his arm around me and said hell yes especially this one. 
Seth grabbed my chin and said well he’s mine next. 
I grinned and leaned and kissed him hard on the lips, he reached down and grabbed my groin and squeezed.  
All the boys started making whopping noises as we made out, I broke the kiss and said any one who can kiss like that can have me and laughed.  
Jake chuckled and said alright let’s get home we have an initiation to get to. 
Chapter 11 
As we ran I felt more alive than I ever had in my whole life, Seth ran up next to me and winked as he surged past me. I smiled and shook my head, I felt a draft as Cody jumped through the air and landed on my back I looked back at him he grinned and kissed the side of my neck and dropped down and ran behind me. Soon we ran into a massive clearing and stopped I looked around with my mouth wide open there were six ornately built two story log lodges built in a half circle. 
Jake stood next me and said yours is the next one. 
I smiled and asked really? 
Jake nodded and said of course but you can stay with anyone you choose till yours is built. 
Cody was jumping up and down saying oh pick me pick me. 
I smiled and said yeah I’ll probably rotate around to everyone even after I have my own place. 
Seth shook his head and said bull shit we’ll be fighting to see who gets to stay with you. 
The others all laughed and nodded in agreement, Jake smiled and said he’s mine tonight though as he wrapped his arms around my waist. 
I kissed the side of his face and said yes sir. 
Cody laughed and bounced around and said I’ll fight you for him. 
Jake grinned and said oh but we both know how that will end. 
Cody waved his hand and said ah whatever I can wait.  
Jake smiled and said get the bon fire going boys. 
All the guys started dashing around in a blur within a few minutes there was a massive bonfire in the center of the cabins.  
Jake took my hand and lead me to the fire and said we shall seal you as a member of the family in the exchanging of blood. 
I smiled and said so that’s why you made wait to feed? 
Jake nodded and said trust me it will be worth the wait. 
I nodded and said yeah I bet. 
Jake positioned me in front of the fire and had the others form a half circle around me, he smiled and said it began with blood and in blood we are bond.  
Cody stepped forward and held his hand out. I took his hand and he pulled me to him he smiled and gently tilted my head to get access to my neck, I let him he kissed my neck several times before he bit. I gasped and pulled him to me, he drank for a minute and pulled away smiling. He turned his head and tapped the side of his neck grinning, I leaned in and ran my nose along his neck and savored his sweet scent. I bit down lightly and savored his blood, it was wild and free I could feel the happiness the flowed through his veins. I pulled away and nodded at him smiling widely, he stepped back into the formation.  
Victor walked up to me and held his hand out to me, I took it and he pulled it up and kissed it the whirled me around so he was looking over my shoulder at me. He grinned and kissed my neck once before he bit down, I closed my eyes as he drank and held my chest and squeezed every once in a while. He released and stepped in front of me and turned his back to me, I placed my hand on his stomach and nibbled his ear lightly. He moaned and arched his neck, I smiled and bit down on his neck. He tasted of salt water and cool summers, I could feel the strength in his blood. I pulled away and kissed his neck.  
He ran his finger along my jaw and stepped back into the circle, I smiled and watched as Marcus came forward. He smiled and held out his hand, I took it gladly he pulled me to him and ran his lips along my neck. I arched my neck and gripped the small of his back, he bit down hard and I gasped as he drank deeply, he pulled away and licked the two small wounds as he offered his neck. I rubbed his chest as I leaned in and kissed his neck, I bit down and felt the warm tropical sun in his blood the sweetness of it. I released and licked his neck, his body shook as he stepped away.  
I smiled widely as Seth walked up to me, he offered both of his hands with a devilish gleam in his eyes. I took them and he pulled me in and hugged me tightly, he kissed me on the lips hard. I kissed him back and savored his taste, he pulled away and bit down on my neck. He drank for a few seconds and pulled away grinning showing my blood still on his teeth, I shook my head pushed his head to the side and sank my teeth in. He tasted of the deepest part of the forest, a deep sweet almost gamy taste. I drank deeply and pulled away to catch my breath, he smiled and grabbed my groin before he stepped away.  
Chris came walking up his long wavy hair blowing in the wind, he offered his hand staring at me with his deep gray blue eyes. I took it and he squeezed my hand tightly, as he pulled me in for a warm hug. He gripped the small of my back as he bit down on my neck, I closed my eyes and rubbed the back of his head. He pulled away showing a breath taking smile, he leaned in and kissed me lightly on the lips. I rested my hand on his cheek for a moment, I turned his head and bit down. The taste that flooded my mouth was breath taking, it was if all the love in the world flowed in his veins. I pulled away and kissed him hard on the lips, he pulled away and stepped back into the formation.  
John a tall very pale man walked up and held out hand, I took it and he kissed my hand and then pulled me into a tight embrace and bit down harshly on my neck. Groaned as he ravaged me, he pulled away and turned his head to the side and tapped his neck. I wrapped my arms around him and bit down as hard as he did me, he seemed to enjoy it though. He tasted deep and thick he was very strong there was a dark taste to his blood I enjoyed very much, I pulled away and smiled as he stepped into the formation. 
Jake walked up to me and said are you ready? 
I nodded and tilted my head to the side, he grinned and pulled me into his arms. It was like my skin was on fire with his body against mine, I grabbed his ass pulled him to me smashing his body against mine. He leaned in and bit down on my neck lightly, I reached down the back of his pants and gripped his rock hard ass. I heard several of the boys chuckle, I just closed my eyes and submitted to the bliss of his fangs in my neck. He pulled away slowly with his eyes shut and mouth still open, I smiled and kissed him lightly. He put his hand and the back of my head and began probing my mouth with his tongue, I did the same to him. He pulled away and turned his head exposing his neck, I smiled and kissed his neck several times before I bit down. He gasped and squeezed me in closer to him, as I drank I felt as if I was drinking the world every sight smell and image. The power and of the power the flowed in his veins was staggering, I pulled away and almost lost my footing.  
Jake caught me and said easy big boy. 
I smiled and said this is amazing. 
He rested his head against my forehead and stared into my eyes as he said not as amazing as you. 
I smiled and ran my fingers along his back, I closed my eyes and just stood there. I soon felt hands on my back, I turned to see Seth behind me rubbing my back. Soon all of them were around me kissing and rubbing every inch of my body, I gasped as one of them took hold of my prick through my jeans. I looked to see Cody smiling widely I reached down and did the same to him, he groaned loudly and leaned his head back. This continued for several minutes until Jake said come, as he pulled me away from the group. 
I followed him but looked back at the others and smiled. Jake led me into the central and largest of the cabins, this one was technically a lodge. It was ornately decorated in blues and blacks, from the furniture to tapestries that hung from the ceiling. He led me to a massive bed with black silk covers and said so was it worth the wait? 
I smiled and said hell yeah it was, I felt like I was floating I could feel every little tremor in the earth smell even the faintest whiff of wild rose that grew in the next valley.  
Jake grabbed the edge of my shirt and pulled it over my head, I in return undid his belt and pants and let them fall to the floor. I looked down and laughed saying wow free balling really? 
Jake smiled and said yeah you got a problem with it. 
I shook my head and said no its easier access. 
Jake smiled and undid the front of my jeans and let them fall, he looked and said I half expected to see whitey tighties chuckling to himself. 
I scoffed and said wow really? 
He smiled widely and said no I was only jesting. 
I shook my head and said that is cool. 
He cocked his head to the side and said what is? 
I smirked and said just when you talk like that. 
Well I grew up in the middle ages as a young lord you know. 
Really a lord I asked with my eyes wide. 
Jake nodded and said yes I was in line to be the king of what is now Germany. 
I stood back and said yes your majesty.  
Jake grabbed me and spun me around tossing me onto the bed, he looked down at me and said now beg slave! 
I took a deep breath and said no I don’t think I will. 
Jake shook his head and said well I guess I have to discipline you. 
I leaned up on one arm and said promises promises. 
He reached down and grabbed the edge of my briefs and pulled them off, I just continued to stare at him. He smiled and pulled his tank top over his head and crawled into bed with me. I stared at his flawless pale body and felt my fangs come down, he grinned and said excited are we? 
I smiled and said I could say the same about you looking down at his semi hard prick. 
He looked down and said please look at yourself. 
I didn’t have to I knew I was rock hard, I smiled and said well I least I’m not half way there. 
He rolled over and straddled my torso, as he said I’ll be a gentleman and let you go first. 
I smiled and said how nice of you. 
He rubbed his bare ass against me and I groaned, he smiled and said I thought so. 
I pushed him down past my torso he was sitting in my lap now, he smiled and said as you wish. He reached down and guided me into him, gasped as I entered him, Jake let out a low grunt as I did. I pumped once and felt his body tense, he took it upon himself to do the rest. He began slowly and built until we were both sweating and moaning loudly, I let out a few ragged breaths as I finished. Jake fell against my chest in a sweating gasping heap. 
Your turn I said in between  ragged breaths. 
Jake kissed my chest and said sounds good to me.  
I rolled over onto my stomach and said go for it big boy.  
He rolled on top of me and kissed the back of my neck as he gently entered, he was massive. But it was amazing having him inside me, I arched my back into his every thrust and groaned as he pounded me harder and harder. He let out a loud moan as he came, he collapsed on me and said by far the best I’ve ever had.  
 He rolled off from top of me and said I think I truly do love you. 
I rolled onto my side facing him and said the feeling is mutual. 
He smiled and scooted in and cuddled up against me, as he said I’m glad to hear it. 
I rested my head against his chest and said so we get started on my lodge tomorrow? 
He nodded and nuzzled the top of my head saying yes we are going to dig out the foundation after breakfast. 
I nodded and said cool, I closed my eyes and began to doze off.  
Jake kissed the top of my head and said I count the minutes until you wake my love. 
Chapter 12 
I woke to the sound of the door to the lodge opening, I sat up to see Cody walking in. I smiled and said well hello cuteness. 
He laughed and said hello sleeping beauty. 
Jake put his hand on my hip and said my sleeping beauty. 
I shook my head and stood grabbing my pants and pulling them on, Cody dashed forward and said here let me help you with that.  
I smiled and looked down as he zipped up my jeans and his hand lingered there for a second. He smiled and said it’s nice to know your proportionate. 
I grabbed his groin and said I could say the same about you. 
He closed his eyes and said oh I can’t wait to have you all to myself. 
I stepped closer and wrapped my arms around him and  said soon enough . 
Jake was up and in pants in the blink of an eye, he looked at us and said alright you two let’s get going I’m thirsty.  
I pulled away and said me too. I followed Jake out of the lodge to find all of the boys outside waiting for us, they all greeted us and stood waiting for Jake to speak.  
Jake cleared his throat and said were pairing off as usual and Adam will be going with…he said looking around the group, Seth and all the others moaned and began to complain. 
Seth walked up and put his arm over my shoulder and said so what’s your favorite you strike me as a bear boy. 
I shrugged and said sounds good to me. 
Seth put his hand on my chest and said a boy after my own heart. 
The others laughed and were soon paired up, as they all sprinted into the forest Seth looked at me smiling widely and said finally some alone time huh. He stepped in and kissed me hard on the mouth same as he had the night before. 
I kissed him back savoring his wild taste, I stepped back and said lets hunt first my throat is killing me. 
Seth smacked himself in the head and said oh duh you’re a newborn, alright lets go. 
As we jogged into the forest Seth turned and asked how fast are you? 
I shrugged and said fast enough, I can keep pace with Jake. 
Seth nodded and said well Jake isn’t the fastest of the group, I am but I’ll go slow so you can keep up.  
I shook my head and surged past him in a lightning quick blur, I heard a slight swoosh and Seth was standing a hundred feet in front of me. He shook his head and said you wish. 
I smiled and said yeah I do.  
He turned and started slow letting me catch up, we ran for a good twenty minutes when Seth said gotcha. He turned sharply and we dashed into a small glade, there was a massive grizzly standing twenty feet from us. 
Seth looked at me and asked so you’re a telepath huh? 
I nodded and said yeah so what? 
He gave me a sideways glance and said hit it and hard. 
I nodded and began building the rage and power in my head, I let it all loose in a single wave flying right at the bears head. It struck the bear cracking its skull and knocking it out, Seth patted me on the shoulder and said nice one Marcus has definitely got some competition now. 
I shrugged and said I guess. 
We walked up to the bear it was close to death, Seth looked at me and said you can go first. 
I smiled and said thanks, I knelt down beside the bear and turned its head. My fangs came down and I tore in. thick steaming blood flooded my mouth, it tasted sweet and almost savory. Seth knelt next to me and tore into the shoulder, several  minutes passed and I was amazed that there was still a steady stream of blood pouring from the beast. A few more minutes went by and I pulled away as the stream slowed. 
A few minutes later Seth lifted his head and said nothing like bear if you ask me. 
I nodded and said yeah it’s definitely better than cougar. 
Seth nodded and said yeah there’s too much anger in cougar. 
I stood and stretched feeling very full, and very strong. Seth stood and walked over to me and placed his hand on my hip, he smiled and said we could wait a little longer before we go back. 
I smiled and said as much as I’d like to Jake said to get back as soon as possible. 
Seth took a deep breath and said yeah your right, but we’ll continue this later right? 
I nodded and said absolutely, I placed my hand on the side of his face and he closed his eyes and leaned his head into my hand. 
After a minute he pulled away and said alright lets go before I decide to take it from you. 
I smiled and said as if you could. 
Chapter 14 
Seth shook his head and turned back to the way we came, within a few minutes were home. Everyone but Victor and Marcus were there, Jake saw us and asked how did fare young ones? 
I grinned widely and said we got a bear. 
Jake cocked his head and said wow a bear, and not a scratch on you guys. 
Seth put his arm on my shoulder and said yeah a well-placed mind blast from this guy made it easy. 
Jake shook his head and said that should get Marcus going.  
I shrugged and said I guess. 
Jake looked at me and said while you were gone I got the plot for your lodge marked out so all we have to do is dig it out and start laying the stone. 
I laughed and said that’s all? 
Jake smiled and said between all of us that should be easy work for one night. 
I looked at the four posts and said alright where do we start? 
Jake looked at Cody and held out his hand, Cody threw him a shovel and said we dig. 
I took the shovel and tested its weight in my hand, it felt weightless in my hands. I looked at Jake and said alright let’s get started. 
Jake grabbed another shovel from Cody put me in a spot and said dig about three feet down. 
I nodded and plunged the shovel into the soil it went in like a hot knife through butter, Cody positioned himself a few feet away and asked so do you have any family? 
I shook my head and said they died a long time ago, how about you any family? 
He shrugged and said nah they died about fifty years ago. 
I nodded and continued shoveling, in a matter of an hour we cleared the entire marked out area and leveled it as well. Jake looked at the beginning of the foundation and said alright boys lets go get some stones.  
I followed the group and we went just beyond the tree line and I saw a small cliff face that had been slowly cut away, I guess by the foundations of the other lodges. Jake and Seth took out pick axes and began splitting the stone apart into sections the size of kitchen tables and about two feet thick, they finished the first one and they picked up the edge and tossed it down to us.  
Cody handed me a thick hoe like tool and said swing lightly like this, he swung and cleaved a piece of stone off leaving a smooth flat surface. 
I raised my hoe and swung lightly and took off a good sized chunk leaving it smooth and flat like Cody’s. I looked at Cody and he smiled and said just like that. I swung and took off another chunk. Soon we had smoothed out a dozen massive slabs. 
At fifteen Jake stopped and walked down to me and asked do you want stone floors or wood? 
I thought about it for a minute and said wood will be cool. 
Jake smiled and said good then were done here. 
Next we paired off in twos and began carrying the slabs back to the building site, once there I watched Marcus cleave off the sides of the slabs with his mind making them perfectly square. I walked up and asked can I try? 
Marcus looked at Jake questioningly, Jake thought about it for a minute then said yeah just be careful. 
I nodded and said I will, I looked at Marcus and asked alright how does this work? 
He took a deep breath and said you just concentrate on a side of the stone coming off in a straight line. 
I nodded and said alright can I give it a try? 
He nodded and stepped back, I looked at the stone and concentrated my very being on the cutting a side off the stone in a straight line. A few seconds passed and there was a slight hissing sound and two sides of the stone began to shake slightly, at once two sides of the slab slid off cleaved perfectly at a right angle. 
Cody jumped back and said DAMN!!! 
I looked up and everyone was smiling widely even Marcus. 
Jake smiled and said well that proves what I said, you’re going to be a very strong telepath. 
I smiled and said I guess. 
Marcus grabbed my shoulder and squeezed saying, no seriously it took me years to be able to cut one side at a time let alone two. You are a strong telepath, if I daresay it by the looks of this stronger than me. 
I smiled widely and said sweet what else will I be able to do? 
Marcus shrugged and said I’ve  heard stories of fire manipulation, but who knows. 
Jake spoke up and said alright boys let’s get back to work. 
It took us just under a half hour to finish cutting the slabs, I watched as Jake and Seth laid the first stones and volunteered to help. Jake agreed and let me take his place, Seth coached me as we laid the stone. I marveled at how they fit together flawlessly, the seam was barely visible. Within an hour all the stone was laid, Jake smiled and said alright lets go for a swim then we’ll call it a day boys.  
Cody whooped and said nothing like a swim after a hard nights work. 
I grinned and said I agree. 
I followed with Cody and Seth on either side of me, we walked for ten minutes and came to large natural spring. I smiled and said we sure have a nice spot here. 
Cody nodded and said I know I don’t want to ever leave this place. 
 Well hopefully we don’t have to, I said pulling my shirt over my head. 
I stripped out of my clothes and followed the others into the pool. I walked out into the middle of the spring and laid back floating on the surface, I felt the water under me move. I rolled over onto my stomach and looked down Cody was laying at the bottom of the spring looking up at me smiling. I smiled back and just stared at him, he floated up and stopped just as our bodies touched, he was smiling widely as he stared at me. I leaned down and kissed him lightly, he put his hands on my hips and kissed me back. His body was pressed up against mine as we made out, he tasted sweet as he explored my mouth with his tongue.  
I smiled and pulled away, I stared at him for a minute. I wrapped my arms around him and stood up out of the water bringing him with me, that was fucking hot Seth said from across the spring. 
I turned and said your just jealous. 
Seth nodded and said damn right I am. 
I laughed and said what when we kiss like this, I said as I kissed Cody again. 
Seth dove into the water and appeared next to me in the blink of an eye his fangs down and wicked smile on his face. He lightly pulled me away from Cody and said he’s all yours tomorrow night. 
Cody smiled and said well a catch like him is worth waiting for, he stepped back and winked at me. 
I looked at Seth and asked so what’s your plan for the rest of the night? 
He smiled as he leaned and whispered I want you inside me. 
I got hard instantly, I smiled and said I think I can help with that. 
Seth wrapped his arms around me and said I thought you would. 
We continued to swim for about an hour when the others began getting out of the water and heading back home, Seth and I were left there alone when he said you know of all the ones Jake has brought back with him I like you the most. 
I smiled and asked why is that? 
Because you don’t hide who you are from anyone… wolf. 
I stepped back and asked how do you know who I am? 
Seth smiled and said it’s alright it doesn’t matter to me what you did before this life, and I am a telepath. Just not the same kind as you and Marcus, I read minds instead of moving things. 
I nodded and said that’s got to be neat to know what people are thinking. 
He shrugged and said it has its benefits, it’s really handy when I need to long range track. 
I nodded and said you can reach out ahead for your preys mind. 
Seth nodded and said precisely. 
So you’re not afraid of me knowing what I’ve done to your…our kind. 
He shook his head and said no you had a good reason to do what you did, I would have done the same in your position. 
I nodded and said thank you for understanding. 
He smiled and wrapped his arms around me and said your hard to be mad at for anything. 
I chuckled and laid my head on his shoulder, we stayed there holding each other for a while when Seth said well let’s get back we’ve got about two hours until sunrise. 
I nodded and said alright, I walked out of the pond and stepped into my pants. Seth rolled my shirt up and swung it around the back of my neck and pulled me into a passionate kiss. 
I grabbed his bare ass and pulled him against my body, he smiled and said let’s get back to my lodge. 
I nodded and stepped away I left my shirt around my neck as I ran back toward home, stopped and waited for Seth as he pulled his pants up, he looked at me and said that one as he pointed at the lodge diagonal from Jake’s. 
I nodded and crossed the court yard and opened the door and gasped at the interior of the lodge, it was heavily decorated in a deep blue. There was blue silk draped from the ceiling, it was oddly reminiscent of the sea. There was a deep pool of water in the center of the room, it was circulated by a large fountain in the center of the pool.  
I felt hands around my waist and Seth kissed the side of my neck saying I’m going to guess you like it, right? 
I turned and said hell yeah it’s sweet ass.  
Seth smiled and kissed my neck and said yeah it reminds me of the sea, I don’t get to  see it as often as I’d like so I brought it home with me. 
I nuzzled the side of his face and said that was very clever of you. 
He rested his head mine and asked what are you going to do with your lodge? 
I thought about it and said well design wise I don’t know but the color is going to be black. 
He nodded and said sounds befitting, a true hunter’s greatest ally is darkness. 
I nodded and said I couldn’t agree with you more. 
He looked at me for a moment and then down at the floor smiling. I lifted his chin and asked what? 
He shook his head and said nothing I just can’t get over how much I like you. 
I smiled and said the feeling is mutual, I kissed him and put my hand up his shirt squeezing his chest. 
He arched his hips and breathed deeply, we continued kissing for a few minutes when Seth pulled away and took my hand and pulled me toward the opposite end of the room. He pulled back the curtain and ushered me into the sleeping area. The bed was sunk into the floor, it had two small downward steps leading to it. 
I shook my head and said I think I just found my favorite part of this place. 
Seth smiled and said well I’m glad you like it, he stepped past me and began stripping out of his clothes. I did the same only having pants to strip out of, I looked up and saw Seth staring at me. 
I smirked and said what? 
He gave a devilish smile that made my skin prickle in a good way, and said you had better get over here help me with this he said motioning to his half way done up pants. 
I smiled and said well I think I can help with that. 
You know this happens a lot he said as I pulled his pants down and let them fall off his hips. 
I smiled and shook my head saying yeah it’s probably really convenient too huh? 
He cocked his head to the side and said I have no idea what you’re talking about? 
Oh but I think you do I said as I wrapped my hands around his hips. 
He shook his head and said hey you can blame me for wanting someone like you to be touching me all the time. 
I gripped his ass and pulled him to me and said I could say the same thing to you. 
He kissed me lightly on the lips and said now how about what we talked about earlier? 
I kissed him back and said you’re the one who was having trouble with your pants. 
He laughed and leaned back for a sec and said I figured with you helping it wouldn’t take too long. 
I smiled and said well I am happy to help you if you’d stop talking. 
He raised his hand and saluted me saying yes sir! 
I gave him a light push and he fell back onto the bed, he just laid there and smiled his fangs were down.  
I straddled his stomach and he put a hand on my chest and slid it down slowly to me groin, I took a deep breath and said you have the hands of an angel. 
He smiled and said another telepathy thing. 
I rubbed his nipple and said I like it.  
He leaned up and kissed my nipple, I gasped as I felt him bite down lightly. I looked down and saw him suckling the blood trickling from my chest. I was in absolute bliss, I moaned as his tongue caresses my skin. He stopped and looked up at me and said your turn. 
I smiled and said through deep breaths where do you want me to bite? 
He shrugged and said where ever you want. 
I smiled and laid my hand on his chest and made him lay down on the bed, he smiled and leaned his head back. I slid down off the end of the bed, I took his right leg and began rubbing the inside of his thigh. He was already breathing heavily, I leaned down and kissed his thigh. I bit down hard cool blood flooded my mouth, Seth cried out and arched his back in bliss. I drank deeply for a few moments and pulled away, Seth was laying there taking deep ragged breaths. 
He looked up at me and said that was….amazing. 
I smiled and wiped my lips and said happy to be of service. 
Seth smiled and said no the pleasure is all mine. 
I smiled wickedly and said for now, I grabbed his side and rolled him onto his gut and said your mine now.  
Seth turned his head and looked up at me and said what are you waiting for? 
I shook my head and slid on top of him and rammed in, Seth cried out raising his head off the bed with his eyes wide open. I took him hard and fast and he moaned and cried out matching my pace, several minutes I collapsed on top of Seth’s muscular body in a sweating gasping heap. 
Seth was took several deep breaths before he said best I’ve had in years. 
I smiled and said glad you liked it. 
Liked it?, I loved it he said rolling over and looking up at me. 
I kissed him lightly on the lips and said of all the others I personally wanted you first. 
Seth smiled and said I wanted to take you the first time I laid eyes on you. 
I shook my head and slid off from him resting my head on his chest, he ran his fingers through my hair and said you know I wish Jake would have let me go a month ago. 
I looked up at him and asked why? 
Who knows I was going to the same city as him and I could have been your maker. 
I smiled and said yeah but you’d be my master, but this way we are equals. 
Seth nodded and said that’s true. 
I closed my eyes and started to doze off, I felt Seth pull a blanket over us I smiled as he wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into his chest. I fell asleep savoring the wild smell of the beautiful boy next to me. 
Chapter 15  
I woke up slowly and smiled as I noticed Seth sprawled across me and his nose in my neck, I ran my finger down his back and felt his lips curve into a smile. He turned his head and looked up at me and said well good morning beautiful. 
I smiled and said good morning gorgeous. 
He kissed the side of my neck and said well lets go see if the boys are up. 
I nodded and listened closely, and said and said yeah they’re up I can hear them breathing. 
I got out of bed and looked at my sweaty dirty clothes and said shit I left my bag in the car! 
Seth waved his hand and said I’ll give you some clothes to wear for now. 
I nodded and said thanks, Seth got out of bed and walked over to a large wardrobe and ruffled through it for a minute and said ah here we go. He tossed me a black pair of shorts with blue tribal markings down the legs, he ruffled for another minute and tossed me a blue mesh tang top.  
I put the clothes on and said well how do I look? 
He smiled and said like a prince of darkness. 
I grinned widely and said and you the king of the seas. 
He looked down and shook his head, I think I’m falling for you. 
I crossed the room and wrapped my arms around his waist and kissed him, I pulled away and said think it’s a little late for me to say that. 
He smiled and kissed me back as he put his arms around my neck, I heard the door of the lodge and instantly recognized Cody’s scent. I pulled away and said were coming Cody and yes I’m coming over tonight. 
He laughed and said alright hurry Jake is getting anxious, he wants the walls up by midnight. 
I shook my head and said so demanding. 
Seth shook his head and said this part is easy, it’s the inside that’s a bitch. 
I shrugged and said well let’s get out there. 
Seth nodded and said yeah let’s get the easy stuff done. 
We walked outside and saw everyone waiting to form hunting parties, Jake smiled and said from the way it sounds you had an epic night. 
I smiled and put my arm around Seth’s shoulder saying you have no idea . 
Seth shook his head and said it was something else. 
Jake just smiled and said Adam your hunting with Chris tonight. 
I smiled and walked up to Chris and said oh the quiet one. 
Chris smiled that dazzling smile and looked at the ground shaking his head, I cocked my head to the side and asked what’s wrong? 
He shook his head and said nothing just you make me smile. 
I smiled and said same here, I turned and saw the others disappear into the forest. 
Chris looked up and said what do you have a taste for tonight? 
I thought about it for a moment then asked are there any wolves around? 
Chris smiled and said I hoped you’d ask that, yeah there are tons of them you just have to know where to look. 
I nodded and said lead the way. 
Chris reached out and squeezed my hand and then let it go and jogged into the forest, I followed and soon we were tearing through the forest at full speed. I caught a scent of something in front of us, it was very strong almost like there was more than one. 
We came flying into a field and ten massive wolves turned to face us, I stopped and widened my stance waiting for them to fight. Seven of them turned and ran into the woods, the other three stood their ground. Chris looked at me and said can you fight? 
I nodded and stepped forward saying yeah. 
He nodded and said we each get one, and he turned away from me and dashed forward. He jumped and caught one of the wolves in the side with his shoulder, they fell to the ground in a tangled heap. I saw one of the wolves run into the forest and watched the other turn towards Chris, I held out one hand and reached out and grabbed the wolf with my mind. It yelped as I picked it off the ground, I whispered into its mind saying sleep and seeding the thought of sleep in its mind. 
It went slack in my grip falling into a deep sleep, I lowered it down to the ground and walked up to it. I knelt down and turned its head to the side and bit down hard, the wolf didn’t even stir. It laid there as I drained its life from it, and its blood was like fire. It made my heart race and caused my body to quiver like life itself was flowing into me, just as the wolf’s heart stopped I felt its mind meld with mine. I felt its first moments of life, the smell of its mother not far and the promise of life in her breast. I saw its first images in blur, they grew sharp and defined. And the smells, the smells were otherworldly. I felt pity for the wolf and pulled its consciousness into mine, a small piece of it came and I pulled away and stood staggering a bit. I looked up at the moon and felt a deep feeling in mind and body, I raised my head and let the voice of the wolf come through as I howled at the moon. Our voices mingled and made a beautiful sound, never in my life had I felt so free and strong. I felt my jaw ache and pop a few times and my legs started to ache when someone pulled my head down and was shouting in my face. 
I pulled away and looked at Chris and asked what?, my voice was deep and guttural like I was growling the words. 
Chris was staring at me wide eyed and said we have to get home, now. 
I nodded and said lead the way my voice still off. 
We reached home not long after words, Seth was sitting on a stool and saw me and jumped up and said HOLY SHIT!! 
I stopped and said what? 
Chris stepped in front of me and said something in his mind I could tell what he did, not what he said.  
Seth nodded and dashed into the forest.  
Chris looked at me and said he’s going to get Jake so just sit down and wait. 
I nodded and sat down on a stump, I happened to look at my hand and gasped. There was a thin layer of grey black hair on the back of hand and my finger nails were slightly tapered to a point, I looked up at Chris and stuttered out what the hell!!?  
He shrugged and said I don’t know, that’s why I told Seth to go get Jake. 
I nodded and turned my hand over and my palm was darker and had a texture like worn light sand paper. 
I shook my hand and said like the pad of a wolves paw. 
Chris looked at me and asked what? 
I shook my head and said nothing it’s just my palm feels like a paw of a wolf. 
Chris looked at my hand and said I have an idea but it shouldn’t be possible. 
I looked up at him and asked what? 
He said I think your one of the one in 1000 vampires who can shape shift….. 
Chapter 16  
Wait vampires can shape shift?, I asked standing up. 
Chris nodded and said yeah like one in a thousand of us and none of them were as young as you, Christ your only a couple days old. 
I shrugged and said well I know less than you…I stopped in mid-sentence as I heard something flying through the air, Jake came flying out of the sky and landed with a soft thud and looked at me with his eyes bugging out of his head. 
He shook his head after a minute and said I don’t believe it, even as strong as you’ll become you shouldn’t be shape shifting yet. 
I shrugged and licked my lips and felt my teeth, they were all long, pointed and razor sharp by the feel of them. I looked at Jake and said uh I hope these go away. 
Jake shrugged and said I know almost nothing about shifting, the only thing I can think of is concentrating on you being normal. 
I sighed and said its worth a try, I closed my eyes and thought about how I looked in the mirror, and imagined my hands without hair and claws. I felt an aching in my jaw then a series of pops, a few seconds later the backs of hands prickled and were really warm for a second. Once the heat past I opened my eyes and looked at my hands they were back to normal. 
Jake just shook his head and said you’re going to need to be trained by a shifter or an elder vampire who can shift. 
I looked up at him and said do you know where any of those are? 
He shrugged and said I know where the vampire elders are but, I don’t want them knowing about our feeding habits. So I have to find a willing shifter to teach you, he said sitting on a log. 
I shrugged and said so what are we going to do now? 
Well were going to finish your lodge and then I’ll be leaving to go find a shifter after the clan meet. 
I nodded and looked over at my lodge and asked what are we doing now. 
Seth spoke up saying we have to cut the timber for the walls. 
I smiled and said sounds like fun.  
Well it should be Jake said standing up, he looked over as Marcus and victor came running into camp. As they came running up he said go to my car and get Adams effects please. 
They nodded and turned back and disappeared into the forest, Jake looked over at Cody and said go get some axes. 
Cody saluted him and walked around the back of Jakes lodge, he came out  holding four axes in each hand. I looked at the axes and asked why don’t we use a saw or something? 
Jake smiled and said because this teaches you how to control your strength. 
I shrugged and said yeah that makes sense.  
Jake led us toward the forest around the back of his lodge, he took an axe from Cody and said let’s get to work boys. 
I took an axe from Cody and picked a tree roughly the same size as everyone else’s, I swung hard the first time and buried the axe in the tree. 
Cody laughed and said not so hard. 
I nodded and said obviously, I pulled the axe out a big heave and stumbled back. I swung again but barley putting effort into it and a large chunk of it flew off, I smiled and swung again. Within an hour we must have cut close to two hundred trees down, it was amazing how fast we all worked. Four of us worked on cutting the trees down and the other three cut the branches and tops off the tree.  
I went to swing on another tree and Seth put his hand on my shoulder and said we have enough now.  
I looked back and nodded and said alright. 
I watched as Cody heaved one of the cut trees onto his shoulder and walked back towards camp.  
I shook my head and said you all can do that? 
Seth nodded and said so can you, as he walked up to the pile of cut timber. 
I was last in line and went toward the middle of the tree bent down and put my hands underneath it and tested its weight. It felt like it only weighed just over a hundred pounds, in truth they weighed closer to a thousand. 
I smiled and heaved it up onto my shoulder and walked toward camp, about an hour later Jake laid the last log down, and said well let’s get the walls going boys. 
I watched as Marcus began mind slashing half circle indentations out of the ends of the logs, I walked up and asked want some help? 
Marcus smiled and nodded saying yeah just concentrate on taking a semi-circle chunk out. 
I nodded and stepped past him and looked down at the log and closed my eyes. 
JAKE 
I watched as Adam closed his eyes for a moment and then opened them, they were a glowing red and the ends of three different logs were cut into shape. He took a deep breath held it and exhaled a minute later, and half a dozen of the logs shook and the ends were cut to shape. I watched as he strained on the next set, he stumbled as twenty of the logs lifted off the ground by a foot and the ends were sheared into shape. I ran forward as he started to fall and said alright that’s enough. 
In caught him and said easy as I lowered him to the ground. 
Adam coughed and said wow that was cool, his eyes fading back to normal from the glowing red. 
I smiled and said yeah it was, but you need to pace yourself.  
He nodded sat up and said yeah I know I just wanted to see how many I could do. 
I smiled and pulled him to his feet saying well you can do six of them quite easily, so stick to that alright. 
Adam nodded and said alright let’s get back to work. 
I went back to laying logs and heard Marcus whisper into my head saying in all my years I have never seen such power. 
I dropped a log into place and whispered back saying, I wasn’t kidding when I said he was powerful. I’d give it ten years and he’ll be as strong if not stronger than me. 
Marcus sighed and said you’re probably right and went back to work. 
Chapter 17  
ADAM 
Marcus and I finished the cutting the logs into shape and helped the others stack the logs into a wall almost like Lincoln logs. We finished as the moon reached the middle of the sky, Jake stretched and said alright guys your free for the night I’m running to the car and getting the smokes. 
I nodded and said I feel like a swim. 
Cody walked up and wrapped his arm around my shoulder saying that sounds awesome.  
Seth and the others talked about going on another hunt, I looked at Cody and said well let’s get going then. 
Cody nodded and took my hand lightly and gently pulled me in the direction of the pond, I smiled and twirled myself around Cody and twirled into his arms and kissed him lightly on the lips. 
He smiled and said god your good at that. 
I smiled said so I’ve been told kissing him again savoring his taste. 
We reached the pond after taking many stops to kiss and explore each other’s bodies, as we reached the pond Cody slowly pulled my shirt over my shoulders. He looked down at my flawless abs and said damn your beautiful. 
I shrugged and said I guess. 
Cody shook his head and said no you are, I have seen many vampires in my years but none as desirable as you. 
I smiled and said of just desirable?, well then you better persuade this just desirable boy to sleep with you tonight. 
Cody laughed and leaned his head back looking up at the stars, he looked back at me and said close your eyes. 
I smirked and said alright. 
Cody whispered over my shoulder saying keep them closed. 
I smiled and nodded, I felt his lips on my neck and smiled. His lips trailed across my neck and shoulders to the other side of my neck, his hand came up to my waist and he undid the button on my shorts. He slowly unzipped my shorts and let them fall, he ran his finger up my stomach to my chest and began rubbing my nipple. I was in heaven his hands sent waves of chills through me, I was rock hard and my breath was coming in rasps. He chuckled stepped in front of me, reached down taking my hard member in his hand. I reached out and rested my finger tips on his hard stomach as my fangs came down, he chuckled leaning in and kissed me. 
I opened my eyes and said alright tonight I’m all yours. 
Cody smiled and said I thought so. 
I leaned in and kissed him probing his mouth with my tongue, his tongue slipped past mine and brushed against my fangs. I tasted his blood and pulled him in closer to me with one arm, with my other arm I placed my hand on the back of his head and pulled him into a deep kiss. I felt his fangs come down and smiled, he ran his tongue along my fangs just enough to draw blood. I did the same to him and we took turns exchanging blood and then kissed hard letting the blood mingle. 
Cody pulled away and swallowed a  mouthful of blood and smiled, I cocked my head to the side and asked what? 
He smiled and said you taste marvelous. 
I wrapped both of my arms around his waist and said I could say the same about you.  
He smiled and undid his pants and stepped out of them, he looked over his shoulder and said come on lets swim. 
I nodded and stepped out of the shorts around my ankles, I walked around Cody and dove into the pond. I came up and looked over at Cody, he was standing on the edge of the pond. His body was a work of art, his body was lightly muscled much like a swimmers build. His eyes shimmered in the moon light, he had the perfect bubble butt. I smiled and said well come on then. 
He smiled and dove into the pond, he came out of the water in front of me and shook the water from his hair. I leaned in and rested my forehead on his and smiled closing my eyes, I felt his arms wrap around my waist. I smiled and slipped my arms in between his and gripped his ass, he leaned into my embrace our manhood’s touching. I opened my eyes and looked into his, he had beautiful eyes blue as a summer sky.  
He smiled as he looked at me, I smiled back and asked what? 
He shrugged and said I think I’m falling for you, your just so kind and sensitive I feel like I need to take care of you. 
I smiled and looked down and said I feel safe around you I don’t have to worry about stupid things, you make me smile and I feel free around you. 
Cody smiled and said well are you about ready to head back to my lodge? 
I smiled and said actually yeah, I can’t wait to be alone in a nice bed with you. 
He nodded and said same here. We left the pond not even bothering to put our clothes back on, I could still taste him on my lips. It was sweet breezy taste, it reminded me of a gentle spring wind. We walked up and every one was sitting around a small camp fire enjoying a smoke and watching the stars. 
Seth saw us first and smiled saying well look at you two all happy go lucky. 
I shrugged and said what I can’t help it if I’m happy with my life.  
Cody nodded and said I feel the same way as he wrapped his arms around my waist resting his head on my shoulder looking at the guys. 
Jake reached into a box and pulled a carton of cigarettes out and threw them to Cody, saying menthol as usual. 
Cody caught them and said much obliged sir in a flawless southern accent. 
I looked back at him and said you’ve practiced that a lot. 
Cody smiled and said I was born and raised in south Alabama. 
I nodded and said well that explains it, I turned around and wrapped my arms around his waist and said old southern comfort huh. 
He smiled and said yeah I guess, that was a hundred years ago. 
I nodded and said well now you’re here using your old southern charm to seduce young boys. 
He laughed and said I could say the same to you. 
Jake shook his head and said Here Adam, as he threw another carton of smokes toward me. 
I caught them and recognized my usual brand and asked how did you know I smoke these? 
Jake smiled and said I could smell them on you when you were human. 
I shrugged and smacked myself in the forehead and said oh duh. 
Jake smiled shook his head and went back to his talk with Seth, I turned back to Cody and said so how about that nice bed? 
Cody smiled and kissed me saying right this way, he led me by the hand to the lodge directly across from mine. He opened the door and ushered me in, I walked in and smiled at what I saw. There was almost nothing on the main floor except for a table and chairs off in the corner. In the center of the room was a massive platform that served as the second story, the only problem was there were no stairs up to the platform. I smiled as I felt Cody’s arms around my waist and his lips on my neck, I looked back at him and asked where is the bed? 
He smiled and pointed up at the platform. 
I laughed and asked, and how do we get up there? 
He stepped around me and bent his knees slightly and soared into the air, he landed deftly on the ledge and turned and looked down at me. He smiled and said come on. 
I shook my head and said leave it to you to think of something like that, I bent my knees slightly and gasped as I pushed slightly and sailed into the air effortlessly. I landed next to Cody and looked at him and said that was awesome. 
He grinned and wrapped his arms around me and said I like being close to the sky.  
I looked around and said I can see that, whole platform was open and there were sky blue silk curtains everywhere. They hung from the ceiling and swayed in the slight breeze in the room, it was beautiful and reminded me of a summer sky. 
Cody took my hand and led me through the curtains, his bed was raised slightly off the ground with a high back board and was surrounded in flowing blue and white silk it was covered in blue silk covers and a few tanned animal hides. I sat down on the bed and brushed my hand against a pelt next to me, it was unearthly soft. 
Cody climbed on the bed and laid down beside me, he grabbed my arm and pulled me toward him saying come here. 
I smiled and let myself be pulled down, as I laid next to him I smiled and said I think I found my new favorite place. 
Cody looked around and said yeah it is nice, especially with you here. 
I grinned widely and looked up at the ceiling and just enjoyed his cool body against mine, Cody rolled himself on top of me and smiled down at me. I looked at him and asked what? 
He smiled and said I love you. 
I smiled back and leaned up and kissed him, you don’t hide your feelings much do you? 
He shrugged and said it seems stupid to hide how you feel, if you ask me. 
I nodded and said that’s true, but sometimes people can use your own feeling against you. 
Cody shrugged and said if they do that they don’t deserve to be around you. 
I nodded and said never thought of that. 
Cody rolled off me and kissed me lightly on the side of my neck, and said I do love you though I have never felt like this with anyone. 
I shrugged and said yeah but what about the rest of the guys, you’ve been with them for a long time. 
He nodded and said yeah but I have never felt like this around anyone else, you make me feel free. 
I smiled and said you make me feel safe, I don’t have to watch my back. 
He snuggled up close to me and asked that isn’t the only way you feel about me? 
I smiled and said no there is the extreme sexual desire too. 
He laughed and poked me in the side saying see it isn’t so hard expressing your feelings. 
I shrugged and said I guess not. 
He smiled and rested his head on my chest and kissed the area around my nipple, my fangs came down instantly I gasped and gripped his chest tightly.  
He looked up and said well I think I found one of your spots. 
I chuckled and said yeah so what I bet I know where a couple of yours are. 
He leaned up on one arm and said oh yeah let’s see it. 
I smiled and pushed him onto his back and then rolled over onto him and straddled his waist, he closed his eyes, put his hands behind his head and laid there. I leaned down and ran lips along his jaw line, his body quivered slightly and he smiled. I followed his jaw line back to his ear lobe and kissed it, his whole body quivered and his breath came out in a rush. I smiled and said one. 
His chest rose and fell as laughed lightly, I worked my way down his chest with my hands and smiled as my hands brushed his sides lightly and he let out a loud ragged breath. I chuckled and said two. 
He just shook his and said yeah. 
Over the next hour I had found a dozen different spots that made him crawl, my last attempt I brushed the back side of my hand along his inner thigh. It felt like he was literally going to crawl out of his skin, he grabbed me and rolled me over and kissed me with wild lust. 
He pulled away and said alright you win. 
I smiled and kissed him and said we both win, the way I see it. 
He smiled and said that’s true, he leaned down and kissed me pushing his tongue into my mouth causing my fangs to come down. As I pushed my tongue into his mouth and smiled as I felt his fangs come down, I reached up and rubbed his chest and nipple and rubbed his ass with the other. I felt his hand go down to my shorts and he undid them and  used both hands to pull them down, he broke the kiss and smiled as he slid down and I felt his lips brush against my hard prick. I moaned and arched my back, he chuckled and in one smooth motion took my whole seven inches down his throat. I was in bliss he groped my ass as he sucked faster and faster, I leaned up and said I want you. 
He pulled away and looked up at me and said I thought you’d never ask.  
He rolled off me and onto his back and arched his ass up waiting for me. I smiled and climbed on top of him, lubed up and slid in. we both moaned as I entered him, he matched my every thrust. I was pumping wildly and he bucked in rhythm until I came, he continued to buck even after I stopped and I gripped his sides, moaned as he made me bust again. I collapsed in a sweating heap on top of him and tried to catch my breath, after a minute I rolled off him and said your turn. 
He laid there but turned his head saying no I went twice already, you were spectacular. 
I smiled and said I’m glad I could be of service. 
He rolled over and rested his head on my chest and said you know what I’m not afraid to say it, I love you. 
I kissed the top of his head and said I love you too, more than you know. 
Cody smiled and said you know there is no rule about us dating either.  
I looked down at him and said if I was to say yes you would be my first boyfriend. 
Cody smiled and rolled on to his back keeping his head on my chest but looking up at me and asked so what’s your answer, will you go out with me? 
I leaned down and kissed him on the lips and said how could anyone say no, when being seduced  by old southern comfort. 
Cody smiled widely and asked so is that a yes? 
I laughed and said no I shooting you down, layering it with sarcasm. 
He smiled and said alright I’m guessing you don’t like pet names? 
I shook my head and said absolutely not, the first one you use and I’ll knock you out. 
He nodded and said good because I don’t like either, he snuggled up next to me. 
I smiled and wrapped my arms around him and said I love you. 
He closed his eyes and said I love you like the dawn loves the sun. 
I smiled and said I love you like the moon loves the stars, as I started to doze off listening to the slow steady breathing of the wild boy next to me. 
Chapter 18  
I slowly woke up and opened my eyes to find Cody snuggled up against my back with his arm draped over me. I reached down and grabbed his hand and brought it to my lips and kissed it lightly, Cody squeezed my hand and said good morning. 
I smiled and said good morning, and rolled over to face him and wrapped my arms around him and pulled him into my chest. 
He rubbed his head against my chest and laid there and closed his eyes I smiled and said no we have to get up. 
He nodded and said I know, but I like laying here with you. 
I smiled and said I love laying here with you, but I need to feed soon.  
Cody sat up and said alright lets go. 
I scoffed and said wow so eager to leave me huh? 
Cody turned and shook his head and jumped on top of me and pinned my hands above my head and said fine I’ll just keep you here all night then. 
I smiled and said as if you could, and pushed up with my torso and he flopped forward over me landing on his gut his legs barley missing my face. I sat up and spun around and put him  in a gentle but firm head lock and said you were saying. 
He tested my grip then gave up, he looked up and me and snapped his teeth together. I smiled and let go of his neck and wrapped my arm around his torso with one arm and his head back with the other and kissed him. He embraced the kiss and drove me wild by pushing his body against mine. I pulled away and said enough of that we need to get going or I’ll end up feeding on you, the burning in my throat getting worse by the minute. 
He nodded and slid out of my arms and stood up saying come I your coming with me today anyways. 
I nodded and said alright, what are we hunting? 
He shrugged and said whatever we find first I can hear the thirst burning your throat. 
I nodded and said well anything sounds good right about now. 
I stood up and walked to the edge  of the platform and looked down it was good thirty feet strait down, Cody walked up next to me and said come on and stepped off the platform. He landed with a soft thud and looked up at me saying come on. 
I shook my head and said you are the craziest person I have ever met. 
He shrugged and said they were immortal, you have to keep it interesting. 
I sighed and said I guess so, I edged forward and looked down, and I swallowed the lump in my chest and stepped off the edge. It felt like I was almost floating, like everything was moving in slow motion. I touched down on the floor, it felt as if I had just stepped down on a step. There was almost no feeling from the impact, I looked over at Cody and said I think I found my new favorite thing to do. 
Well that’s my favorite thing to do too, hell I jumped off the golden gate a few years ago. 
I smiled thinking of doing that one day, well maybe in a few years we can jump together. 
He wrapped his arms around me and said I would enjoy that very much. 
I leaned in and kissed him, after a few minutes I pulled away and said lets hunt. 
He closed his eyes and opened them revealing a glowing red and said yes lets. 
As we walked out I noticed that everyone was already gone, why did they leave without us? 
Cody shrugged and said we slept in so they went without us.  
I nodded and said oh well so where to lover,  as I wrapped my arms around his waist. 
He smiled and said were just going to run and see what we find. 
I shrugged and said well lead the way.  
Cody smiled and turned and jogged into the forest, I smiled as we began tearing through the forest at break neck speed. A few minutes later I caught the smell of a large group of animals off the east, I looked over at Cody and pointed toward the group of animals and he nodded and turned toward them. We ran for a few minutes and left the forest behind us, I took a minute to gauge the distance we had traveled. It felt as if we had been just strolling through the forest, but the truth was we had to have run at least twenty miles. We were now running across the half frozen tundra, I smiled as I felt the voice of the wolf in me awaken. I raised my head and let out a howl, I instantly felt my senses sharpen even more so than normal. Cody looked over at me and smiled, I smiled back and marveled at the clarity of the world. The cold air on my skin the feeling of the earth under my feet, the smell of frozen plants and water all around me. There was life all around me, even in the frozen grass. I felt every life within a mile radius of me, it was staggering to be so connected to the world. I looked up at the stars and smiled, the sky was a glowing ceiling with bright lanterns everywhere. I looked back to my past and marveled at the things I missed, the sheer amount of stars the arcs of light they made. I could even pick out rings around a few nebulas, I turned and saw the moon and gasped. It was a brilliant silver orb with every detail in perfect clarity, I smiled and remembered my mother telling me legends about the moon when I was a child. I remembered the nights laying under the stars in our backyard just enjoying life, and now I was doing the same. I knew my mother would be happy with my life, all that mattered to her was the fact I was happy. My day dream was interrupted by a cold deep musty smell in front of us, I squinted to see the massive herd of elk in front of us. They were bedded down for the night, I saw the lead bull standing watch and whispered to myself he’s mine.  
Cody whispered into my mind go ahead I’ll take one of the young bulls. 
I nodded and turned away from him in mid stride heading straight at the bull, I was still a mile away from it. I closed half the distance in a blink of an eye, I decided an airborne attack and leapt into the air soaring a good fifty feet into the air. My aim was perfect I came down on top of the beast my feet in the back of its head cracking its skull, I rolled with the force of my jump and came to a stop a few feet away. The elk was down and out it was knocked out cold, I looked over as the rest of the herd scattered. Cody was dragging a young buck to the ground by his horns, I smiled and turned back to my meal. Its heart was going steady as I walked up to it, I knelt down and ran my hand through its fur. It was very soft and thick, probably due to the approaching winter. I thought it would be nice to make a blanket or piece of clothing from the luscious hide. 
Cody whispered into my mind saying it depends on what you want to make out of it, I can do blankets and few kinds of clothes. 
I smiled and said a blanket would be nice, in my mind. 
Cody sent a wave of warm feelings my way and said I’ll take the hide of mine too and we’ll make a blanket for your lodge, but if you want clothes Seth is the one to talk to. 
I nodded and looked over at him and said my next hunt with him I’ll have him take the hide and make me a nice pair of pants.  
Cody smiled and said sounds good but enough talk eat, as he tore into the throat of his elk. 
I smiled and knelt down and bit down hard but carefully trying not to mar the hide, the blood was thick and savory. It had an unbelievable sweetness to it, I drank for what seemed ages. Just as the elks heart gave out I pulled away savoring the last sweet drink of blood.  
I stood up and turned to see Cody sitting on the ground a few feet away from me smiling, I smiled back and asked what? 
He shook his head and said nothing you have good control being able to time it right to get the death drink like that.  
I cocked my head to the side and asked what’s the death drink? 
Cody smiled and said if your good at feeding, you can get the last drink before the animals heart stops. Doing that you get a…god what do you call it a little bit of that animals strength permanently, a buff so to speak. 
I nodded and said well that explains why it tasted different, and I’ve done that to every animal I’ve fed off too. 
Cody smiled and said if you keep it up your telekinesis will get a lot stronger, along with your physical strength. 
I nodded and said I guess I’ll keep doing it then. 
Cody nodded and said that’s a good idea because the stronger you get, the stronger we all get. 
Whoa wait how do all of us get stronger? 
Because were bond in blood, so my strength is yours and your strength is mine he said standing up. 
I nodded and said the stronger in get the stronger you all get. 
Cody nodded and said yeah in a small degree, so if you get a tenth of that animals strength, we get a hundredth. 
I nodded and said cool, and the same goes for if you guys gain more power? 
Cody nodded and said precisely, but let’s get the hides off these and get back.  
I nodded and said well I hope you have a knife, because I don’t. 
He smiled and said I never go anywhere without a weapon of some sort, as he pulled a large buck knife. He walked over to my elk and said I hope you’re not squeamish? 
I shook my head, stepped forward and said no I’ll probably find this terribly interesting. 
He smiled and said good then I’ll  start teaching you how to do it. 
I smiled and said you’d do that? 
He reached out with his free hand and said I’d do anything for you. 
I pushed him away and said your such a sap, yet I love it. 
He laughed and said well another thing to add to the list of things you love about me. 
I stepped forward, wrapped my arms around him and said you know that list is getting pretty long. 
He bit my bottom lip and said I could say the same about you. 
I leaned in and nuzzled his neck lightly saying I love you. 
He kissed the top of my head and said I love you too, but let’s get this done so we can get your house built. 
I nodded and said alright what do you do first? 
Well its best to start at the neck like this he said slitting the throat, I watched as he cut and explained while he did. I watched listened intently as he showed me how to remove the guts and avoid the horrid scent that came with handling them. About twenty minutes later, he fished his instruction by showing me how to store the hide as you transport it. 
You roll it up like this until you can flesh it out, he said laying the large hide down on the ground.  
I smiled and said I don’t why you asked me if I was squeamish?, that wasn’t bad at all. 
He smiled and said that’s because I know how to do it and if you mess up and pierce the guts its messy and smells horrible.  
I nodded and said well let’s hope I never do that.  
When I’m done teaching you, you won’t have any problems with any animal he said wiping his knife off on the grass.  
I nodded and said I’ll do my best to be a good student. 
Well look you acting like you’ve been an apprentice before, he said standing up.  
I shrugged and said I was trained by a master of kendo and meditation for almost ten years. 
He smirked and asked what was your focus? 
I smiled and said hand to hand combat, and deep meditation. I went under for eight days a year ago. 
Cody nodded and said that’s really advanced stuff. 
I nodded and said yeah strong mind and body is needed to live a full life.  
Cody nodded and said very true. 
I looked over at the other elk and said what about that one? 
I’m going to do that one real quick so we can get home, he said walking toward the elk. 
I picked up the first hide and sounds good to me.  
I marveled at how fast he jacketed out the second elk, it took him no more than five minutes. He rolled up the other hide and asked you ready to go? 
I nodded and said yeah I want to see what other chore Jake has for us tonight.  
As we walked into camp I saw the others plastering a mud like substance in the cracks between the logs with masonry tools, as I walked up Jake looked up and said I was wondering what was taking you so long. 
I shrugged and said hey at this rate we’ll have this lodge done in the next few days, and I want a few nice things to put in it.  
Jake nodded and said that is understandable. 
I smiled and said I thought you would understand. 
Jake nodded, looked at Cody and asked so how is he doing controlling himself? 
Cody smiled and said he got the death drink a little while ago and he says he’s gotten it every time he’s fed. 
Jake looked over at me and asked so when you’ve fed at the end were all of the last drinks were otherworldly? 
I nodded and said if you want to call it that, it was like all the last drinks were a piece of the animal’s spirit. 
Jake nodded and said yep that’s the death drink, I’m going to guess Cody explained it to you right? 
I nodded and said yeah he did, why? 
Because next month is the clan meet, and I feel you’re ready for it I’m going to take you with us. If not I’ll leave someone to watch over you, he said looking at Cody. 
Well then I’ll try to be ready for it, I said walking up to him and resting my hand on his side. 
He smiled and said I’m sure you will, and wrapped his arms around me pulling me into a tight hug. 
I smiled and pulled away and asked, what’s the chore today? 
We’re sealing up the bottom of the lodge and then were going to put the beams for the roof up he said smearing some more mud on the wall. 
I nodded and said alright how does this part work? 
Jake looked over at Cody and said you can show him how to do it, you’re the best at it. 
Cody nodded and walked over to a bucket and grabbed a pair of trowels, he motioned me to come over and said all you do is use this mortar to seal up the cracks between the logs like this. 
I nodded and said that doesn’t seem to hard. 
Cody smiled and said its harder than it looks, you can’t leave any gaps or air pockets in it. 
I nodded and said well I’ll be careful then. 
Cody nodded and said just slow and steady, and it will get done the right way. 
I nodded and said sounds good, and took a scoop of the mortar and caked it into the crack in the wall.  
Cody smiled and said yep just like that. 
I shrugged and said cool let’s get going then.  
We sealed the sides half way up the side of the building in just over two hours, Jake jumped down from his perch and said alright men let’s get the beams going. 
We all nodded and went over to the massive pile of logs, I watched as Seth and john picked up a log and headed for the lodge. Victor and Marcus were standing on either corner of the lodge with they’re arms out, I  smiled as I watched Seth and John threw the log into the air and Victor and Marcus deftly caught it. 
I smiled and said that’s one way to it. 
Seth laughed and said hey it works. 
We soon branched off into our own jobs,  I was assigned gopher duty. Which in short means go get people what they need to do their job, I liked doing it though it kept me busy. Within three hours we had the entire, skeleton of the roof done. 
Jake sat down on the pile of logs and said well that was good night’s work boys, let’s call it a night though. 
I nodded and said yeah I need to take a swim though. 
Seth nodded and lit a cigarette and said mind if I join you? 
I smiled and said only if you’re not shy about naked young men. 
Seth shook his head and said naked young men, good lord what has the world come too. 
I laughed and said an absolutely wonderful place that’s what. 
He smiled and said how true, this world is quite interesting if you take the time to notice. 
I nodded and said indeed, now how about that swim? 
Seth shrugged and said I was waiting for you.  
Well lets go then I said swinging my arms toward the pond.  
Chapter 19 
I stepped out of my pants and slipped into the pond letting the cool water rush over my skin, it felt good to be there in that inky dark. I laid there on my back just enjoying myself when there was a rush of air and I was forced under the water.  
I came up spitting and swore and shouted what the hell!! 
I looked over to see Seth rolling around on the shore laughing hysterically, he stopped and said you didn’t even see it coming. 
I shook my head and said ha ha very funny, but guess who’s not getting lucky tonight? 
He stopped laughing and asked really? 
I shrugged and said maybe with some persuasion I might change my mind. 
He stood up and walked slowly toward me; he pressed his body against mine and kissed me. We kissed for several minutes before going back to his lodge; we made love late into early morning. We finished my lodge before the end of the week; I the guys decorated it in black silk. Jake told me that I had enough control to go on the trip to the clan meeting; that was in about a month. 
One month later 
Chapter 20 
My lodge had become the unofficial gathering place; I woke and looked over at Cody. I couldn’t remember the last time he had slept in his own lodge; I rose and went over to my little Zen garden and sat down. I crossed my legs and began my rhythmic breathing; I let my mind go blank. After about an hour I smiled as I felt Cody wake up; I opened my eyes and said how are you on this fine evening. 
He smiled and said I’m very good thank you, sorry to interrupt you but your mind feels very strange when you go under like that. 
I nodded and said that’s kind of the idea; it helps me find inner peace. 
He smiled and said I can tell; your mind is so unearthly peaceful when you go under. 
I shrugged and said it’s not real hard I could teach you how to do it after the clan meet. 
He nodded and said I may take you up on that offer.  
We spent the next hour packing up clothes for the clan meet; this century’s meet is being held in Moscow. I know the city well I remember hunting for vamps there; I only stayed for a month, but in that month I killed about fifty of them. I left because the ruling coven almost caught me; I escaped by killing one of the elders. I zipped my bag closed and looked over at Cody as he did the same; it was scary how in sync we are. The guys give us hell for finishing each other’s sentences; I gave Victor a toss once for being overly harsh.  
Cody stood and asked ready? 
I nodded and said yep. 
We took our bags outside and waited for the others to get around; within an hour we were ready.  
Jake looked around at all of us and said most of you know the deal be careful, don’t let anyone in your minds and don’t take any risks. He looked at Cody and said I trust you will fill Adam in on how everything works. 
Cody nodded and said yeah I will.  
Jake went through telling us where we would be staying, where the gathering would take and just ran through the new rules this century.  
We broke off at a jog toward the garage; I smiled as we walked in I watched everyone get into a different vehicle. Almost everyone got into a sports car; the only odd ball in the group is victor he packed his small bag on an old school silver chopper.  
I climbed in the passenger seat of Cody’s sleek sports car; he started the car waited for the others to move so he could pull out too. As we drove Cody looked at me and said there are some things you need to know. 
I nodded and said shoot. 
Well firstly there are a clan wide series of games; their used for covens to earn respect and for the acquiring new members. 
I looked over at him asking acquiring new members? 
Cody nodded and said yeah I know and we have an unspoken rule; do not on any circumstance accept a blood duel or an ownership duel. 
I turned again asking what is a blood duel? 
He took a deep breath and said a blood duel is a duel between two or more of our kind and the winner drains the other…. 
I gasped and asked this is allowed?? 
He nodded and said yes surprisingly often as well; especially between young vampires.  
I nodded and asked so you have to accept a duel to be involved in one? 
Cody nodded and said yeah for the most part; the only exception is when a leader calls a blood feud on another. That has to end in a blood duel; and that means someone has to die.  
I shook my head and said well this should be interesting. 
We reached the airport and boarded Jakes big luxury jet; I followed Cody down the hall to one of the twelve private cabins and said I’m bunking down with you. 
Cody smiled and said I guess you can sleep with me. 
I shook my head and said yeah I know it’s so horrible. 
He laughed and said yes it is; I was hoping to play with myself vigorously. 
I smiled and said you know I can help with that. 
Cody shrugged and said fine if you insist.  
As we walked in the room I knocked him down in the bed and shut the door in a single movement. I dropped my bag, climbed onto the bed and looked down at him and said if I insist? 
He shrugged and said yeah if you want we can fool around.  
I scoffed and said no I don’t think so if you’re going play it this way. 
He shrugged and said alright; he got up and went to putting his stuff away.  
I flopped down on the bed and closed my eyes; I felt Cody lay on the bed next to me. I turned my head away from him and acted like I was sleeping; he chuckled and said come on I was kidding. 
I scooted away and said nope its ok I’m going to get some sleep. 
He pushed me and said come on you know you want to. 
I scooted away and said Nah. 
He took a deep breath and said really know who’s playing hard to get? 
I shrugged and said who’s playing? 
He pounced; he straddled my waist and rubbed my chest and said so you have no desire for this? 
I shook my head and said nope.  
He slid his hand down my torso and rubbed my groin; he asked how bout now? 
I shrugged and said hmm still nothing. 
He grabbed a hold of my shirt and tore it off; I smiled and said good job. 
He huffed in frustration and took my pants off me and pieces; he looked at me with his fangs down and in full hunting mode. He scowled and said how bout now? 
I shrugged and said hey I have a nice breeze now. 
He hit below the belt so to speak; he yank my left leg to the side and sank his fangs into my thigh. That was it I let out a loud rasping breath and my cock went rock hard on cue. 
I moaned and said oh god as I arched my back. 
He looked up at me and bit down harder; he had learned this lovely little trick a few weeks ago. I let out a loud grunt and blew my load inside my drawers; he let go of my leg and asked how bout now? 
I looked down at him and spun him onto his gut; I pulled my still rock hard dick out and ripped his pants and briefs off. I plunged my cock inside of him and said you want it you got it. 
I heard Seth hoot and holler down the hall saying oh yeah give it to him Adam. 
I pounded into Cody so hard he let out a loud involuntary grunt; I fucked him till almost dawn. By the time we stopped we were a sweaty tangled heap of bodies on the bed; he turned his head and looked at me and said that was amazing. 
I smiled and said I’m glad you appreciated it. 
He rolled over and rested his head on my chest and said I loved it I should play hard to get more often. 
I laughed and said hey if you want to do that go ahead; who knows you may not be as lucky next time. 
He shook his head and said no I think it will have the same turn out. 
I closed my eyes and said keep telling yourself that. I soon fell asleep; I dreamt of a massive crowd of people standing around an empty space. I walked forward; in the center of the circle I saw a vampire feeding from someone laying prone and beaten. The vampire pulled away as he drained the man on the ground; I gasped as I saw who the man on the ground was.  
I woke up gasping for air; Cody sat up and asked whoa what’s wrong? 
I looked at him and said nothing; just a bad dream. 
Cody looked at me with a worried look on his face and asked are you sure you don’t have many nightmares? 
I nodded and said yeah I’m alright don’t worry. 
He nodded and buried his nose in my chest and fell back asleep.   
I had already forgotten the face of the man being drained in the circle; I remembered that he was important. I laid back and closed my eyes and slowly fell back asleep. 
Chapter 21 
I woke as Cody literally shot out of the bed like a bullet; he was off the ground in the corner of the room looking around franticly. I laughed and said wow I thought Jake was kidding. 
He looked at me and asked about what? 
I sat up and said he said you freak out every time the plane lands. 
He scowled and said I don’t freak; it just unsettles me a little bit. 
I nodded and said yeah I can see that, lacing my voice with sarcasm. 
He dropped down from the ceiling and said shut up. 
I hit the button that opened the windows in our cabin; I watched as we landed we seemed to be landing on a remote landing strip. We slowed to a stop and began getting off the plane. As I stepped off the plane I turned and saw two cars coming down the runway towards us; Jake saw the questioning look on my face and said it’s just our ride to the hotel. 
I nodded and shouldered my bag and said sorry I’m just nervous about meeting new vampires. 
Jake smiled and said don’t worry there are going to be a lot of us yes, but that’s a good thing we will go unnoticed.  
I nodded and said that’s good cause I  hope no one recognizes the old me. 
Jake shook his head and said there is very little chance of that, and your power over your mind is great no one will be able to see your thoughts. 
I nodded and looked over as the two cars came to a stop and a pair of men got out and waited for us. They were human that was obvious, but their minds were a mess of glamour’s and messy memory suppression. They were little more than mindless puppets; I shook my head as I dropped my bags in the trunk; we split into the two separate cars and the puppets drove us. Drove into the city; I remembered the time I had been here. I had stayed in a cheap hotel for the majority of the time; the rest of my time was spent in sewers to prevent the vamps from tracking me as I escaped. We pulled up to a very large expensive looking resort; valet was there to take our bags and lead us to our rooms. Jake had paired us guys up in different rooms, of course he had placed me and Cody in the same room. I tipped the valet a young strapping lad with a heavy accent; I turned and saw Cody putting our clothes into the wardrobe.  
I walked up behind him and wrapped my arms around his waist and said so is this is what it’s like every time? 
He leaned backward into me and said yeah for the most part. 
I kissed the side of his neck and said well at least you’re here with me. 
He reached up and brushed his hand along my jaw line and said I could say the same to you.  
We finished unpacking and went down to the lobby; Jake and the others were there waiting for us. Jake saw us and said good now let’s get to the meeting place boys we have to go through the whole formal introduction and formalities. Then were free to do as we please for the rest of the trip. 
We all nodded in agreement and followed as Jake led us out to a long limousine that was waiting for us. We all piled in and enjoyed the expensive liquor that was in stock; I found the native Vodka to be the best where the others had their own favorite. Cody was in love with a type of sweet rum from south America, Seth was knocking back a heavy mead that she said reminded him of home and the others were engaged in conversation. We left the city and drove for an hour into the northern wilderness; I cracked my window and the smell of the undead hit me like a brick wall. I looked at Jake and asked how many of our kind is there? 
He thought for a minute and then said in the range of twenty thousand; few humans can survive the change. 
I nodded and looked back out the window; the smells were overwhelming. I could pick out the smells of my blood brothers from miles away but this was insane; the smell wasn’t bad but overwhelming.  
I shook my head trying to lessen the smell and Seth said you’ll get used to it. 
I shrugged and said I don’t know about that, but I hope so.  
We drove for another hour and a half; and we turned down a small side road that had been excessively used in the last few weeks. I could see lights above the trees and smell large fires burning; we were surrounded by trees for about a half hour. We left the trees and came into a massive plain that had large pavilions set up all around. The car stopped and we got out; a tall man came walking up and said ah Jacob long time no see. 
Jake clapped him on the arm and said too long old friend. 
The man looked past Jake and his eyes rested on me for a moment then he looked back at Jake and said I see you have added another member to your coven. 
Jake nodded and said yes Adam is our newest addition. 
The man smiled and said what a prize he is; there is much darkness in his blood. 
Jake nodded and said yes, but I would present my coven before the elders now. 
The man nodded and said oh yes I am sorry for keeping you old friend; with that the man turned and walked away.  
Jake looked at me answering my question; that is Balthazar an old and trusted ally. 
 Shrugged and said I was just curious is all. 
Jake smiled and said just have you always been; he turned and led us through the milling crowd of vampires. Most of them paid us no mind; there was one small group that threw us angry spiteful glares. Something in me broke; I bared my fangs and growled.  
Jake whirled in front of me to meet a charging vampire; Jake caught the vampire by the throat and roared his defiance. The other four scowling vampire whirled toward us; all of us took up defensive positions behind Jake and let out snarls and roars of anger. Jake brought his arm back and thrust it forward sending the vampire wheeling through the air. 
 
 
 
 
The vampire skidded for a few feet and then he stood up and stared at Jake for a minute then said enough; let’s go my children. 
The other vampires slowly backed off; I didn’t bring up my fangs until they were over a mile away. I looked over at Jake and asked what the hell was that about? 
He took a deep breath and said that was Azeroth and his thralls Cody killed one in a duel about twenty years ago, now there is a blood feud between our two covens. 
Jake turned and continued walking; we followed in a close knit formation as we went. It took us about ten minutes to reach a massive pavilion constructed at the center of the gathering. I felt Jake enter my mind and say lock down your mind. 
I sent an acknowledgement his way and sealed my mind shut; I had been tested against everyone in our coven even Jake. The most any of them could do is see a mess of colors and maybe a word or two. Jake went through a short formal conversation with the men guarding the entrance; we walked in and I gasped at what I saw. There were at least twenty humans being fed upon in the room; I watched as one was drained and dropped on the ground. I kept my emotions under control; but Cody reached over and gripped my hand with a sad look on his face. I smiled and squeezed his hand back; on the back wall of the structure stood nine very ornate thrones. In each one was a seated vampire that just by looking at them you could see their age in their eyes; we all went down on one knee and said hail elders mothers and fathers of us all.  
The elder in the middle waved his hand and said stand children. 
We all slowly stood; the elder looked over our group and said it seems you have a new member Jacob. 
Jake nodded and said yes my lord my newest addition is called Adam Night. 
The elder nodded and said a good name; I will meet this infant of yours. 
Jake nodded and waved me forward; I approached very slowly and then went down on one knee before the man. His face looked to me no more than twenty; but his eyes echoed across time he was born in a when mankind was still young. He looked me over and I felt his mind probe around the edges of mine; he looked for a hole in my defenses. He found none; and then said you are to become very powerful young one. More so than even your maker I think; but always know your place and all will be well. 
I nodded and said yes my lord; I stepped back and took my place with my brothers. Jake went through a  long formal talk with the elders and then he turned to leave; we all turned and followed him.  
Once we were away from the pavilion Jake turned and said go and do as you please; I have a few things to do just meet me at the front entrance at midnight. With that the group began to disperse leaving me and Cody and said so where to my love? 
He smiled and said lets go get a drink. 
I nodded and said alright lead the way. 
Cody stepped past me and started walked toward the largest concentration of our kind. I turned my head sharply as I saw in a large circle of people a young vampire boy was being drained by a much larger, stronger man. I took a step toward the fight only to have my wrist caught by Cody he shook his head and pulled me in the other direction. I let him pull me after a moment; I growled and turned and walked with Cody as the boy died. As I walked I felt another piece of my humanity die with the boy. 
Chapter 22 
I sat down on a stool and ordered a drink; Cody grabbed my hand and said I’m sorry with an apologetic look in his eyes. 
I squeezed his hand and said it’s alright, it just upset me that’s all. 
He nodded and said I know it hurts me too all the killing but it is how things are. 
I took a sip of my drink and savored the burning on my tongue; I took a breath and said just because it this way doesn’t mean it should be. 
Cody slammed a shot and said that’s true but for things to change people need to want the change, and it has been this way for thousands of years.  
I nodded and said yeah I know but…I was cut short as I saw a young man be thrown through the air. He was vampire my age but nowhere near as strong as I; I looked at Cody and said is alright for me to step in.  
Cody looked at the situation and said I suppose, the boy is a rouge and the big one is a about my age give or take a few years.  
I set my drink down and whirled over to the boy on the ground. He had blood coming out the corner of his mouth and a large gash on his head. The big brute was shoving his way toward us; he saw me and said stay out of this!! 
I stood and let my fangs drop and said pick on someone your own size coward. 
He snarled and charged; I sidestepped, grabbed his wrist, twisted to left and smiled as I felt his arm almost detach from his body. He went down on one knee from the force and pain of my attack; I brought my boot up right into his jaw. He flew backwards, and smashed through a table. He was attempting to get up when I came up and place a precise jab in his throat causing him to gag; I then began pounding his skull into oblivion. I left him a mess of blood and bone; he would heal but it would take a while. I walk over to the boy as he just begging to regain conciseness; I rolled him over to get a better look at him. He had short black hair his face was angled and feline looking; he was very beautiful. I touched the side of his face and said come on wake up. His eyes fluttered open and he flinched as he saw me. I held him still and said “easy I won’t hurt you”. 
Glanced around and saw that I was the only one near him; he looked back at me and asked “ why did you help me?” 
I shrugged and said “ one as old as him can find better things to do then beat on young ones”.  
He took a breath and asked “ can I get up?”. 
I nodded and said, “of course”, as I let go of him.        
He sat up and rubbed his head and said, “Great”, as he felt the wound on his head was still opened.  
I knelt down and said, “ here let me see”,. He nodded and tilted his head for me to see. I winced as I saw a four inch long cut along the top his head all the way down his skull. I brought my wrist to my mouth and opened my veins; I held my hand out and said “ here”.  
He looked at my wrist and at me and said “no I shouldn’t”. 
I huffed and said “take it”.  
Nodded and gently grabbed my wrist and pulled it to his lips; as soon as my blood touched his lips his eyes lit up. He drank for about a minute then pulled away with a gasp; he looked up at me and smiled. 
I couldn’t help but smile back we sat there starting at each other for a minute when I said “ where are my manners, my name is Adam”. 
He seemed to be a little drunk off my blood he shook his head and said “ my name is Morgan”.  
I nodded and said “ a good name”. 
He smiled and said “ same to you”.  
I stood and held out my hand to him and helped him up; the big brute was recovering. I looked at Morgan and asked where is your maker? 
He shrugged and said good question. 
I nodded and said alright come one you can hang out with me and my friend over there that brute has no chance of beating us both.  
He nodded and said thanks. 
As we walked back toward Cody I asked why was that guy trying to kill you anyways? 
He took a deep breath and said because I belong to no one; I am rouge. That makes me a target to be drained. 
I shook my head and said we’ll see about that; I will talk to my maker and see if you can be adopted into our coven. 
He stopped in his tracks and asked you would do that? 
I nodded and said yeah why not?, you seem to be kind and strong for such an age.  
He nodded and said yeah but not strong enough.  
I put hand on the top of his head and said the best things come with age. 
Cody, Morgan and I sat drinking late into the night; it was approaching midnight when Cody said well we should be off to meet the others. 
I nodded and said yeah let’s get going; we stood up and I looked over at Morgan and said well come on that means you too. 
He smiled brightly and eagerly followed us; I put Morgan between Cody and I as we walked to the meeting place. The other were all there waiting; I walked up to Jake and said they can I ask you something? 
He turned and said of course. 
I took a breath and asked is it possible to adopt a lone vampire into your own coven? 
He nodded and said yes its possible and quite easy it just isn’t done often why? 
I motioned toward Morgan and said I saved that boy from being drained in an unsanctioned fight and I was wondering if we could bring him among us? 
Jake looked past me at the boy and said Morgan right? 
Morgan nodded and said sir. 
Jake smiled and said well don’t be shy come here. 
Morgan came walking over slowly with his head knelt; he stood before Jake, looked up at him and then back at the ground. 
Jake placed his finger under Morgan’s chin and said don’t be afraid to look another man in the eyes. Everyone in our group was watching now Morgan was beautiful; his eyes glowed in the night, his hair shined in the faint moonlight. Jake looked him over and said I don’t see why we couldn’t adopt him, but since it is you who found him Adam it should be you who becomes his maker of sorts. 
I looked at Morgan and said only if he approves, and how would this work? 
Jake smiled and said the same way we are all made, he will be remade in less time than it takes a mortal to change.  
I nodded and looked at Morgan and asked is this what you want? 
Morgan didn’t even hesitate; yes I would be honored to be yours. 
I smiled and said good, Jake do I have your permission? 
Jake nodded and said of course  
I looked at Morgan and said well if you’re ready we’ll do this. 
Morgan nodded and said I’m ready. 
I walked up to Morgan and said I’ll be as gentle as possible. 
Morgan nodded and said thanks. I stepped in close to him, his smell hit me now that he wasn’t covered in blood. He smelled close to human; I could tell from his scent his maker wasn’t very old and that he fought the change. 
I looked into his eyes and said this time when you go through the change don’t fight it. 
He nodded and said ok.  
I reached out and tilted his head to the side and ran my nose along his jaw; he gasped and mashed his body into mine. I kissed the side of his neck and then bit down; his blood was oddly warm compared to the other vampires I had tasted. It was good though it tasted like the wind on a spring morning; I drank deep and heavily for about a minute. I pulled away and said alright your turn. 
He looked up at me dazed he was pretty close to being drained; he shakily reached for my arm. He latched down on my wrist; it stung but he needed to drink. I let him drink for about two minutes when I said that should do it. 
He pulled away and looked up at me; the color of his eyes turned from a tea leaf green to an almost florescent green. He doubled over and groaned as my blood took even more effect; I knelt down and said don’t fight it. Let it flow over you; let it seep into every part of you. He took several deep breaths and looked up with a gasp; a small telekinetic pulse flew out from him ruffling my hair and some of the grass around us. 
He stood up slowly and asked am I yours? 
I felt a sort of acknowledgement echo through me; I smiled and said your mine.  
A visible shiver ran through him; he smiled a wide dorky kind of smile that made me melt. Jake came walking up and said well done; I can sense your darkness in his blood now.  
I nodded and said as can I.  
Jake looked at Morgan and then me and said come lets hunt.  
I smiled and looked at Morgan and said come on you’ll like this.  
Our newly grown group left the gathering and tore off into the tundra like landscape; we stayed as whole group this time. I kept my pace slow enough for Morgan to keep close to me; he fell in line taking the same steps I did. I dip back asked him I’m guessing you picked up on our diet right? 
He nodded and said I like the idea of it; I hate hurting people.  
I smiled and said then this is the life for you. We continued running for a few minutes when Seth caught scent of something and turned sharply to the north; I smelt them the second we turned. It was a large deer like animal; probably something along the lines of caribou. I was right there was a large herd of caribou a mile in front of us; I looked over at Morgan and said take my left side. 
He nodded and fell in line perfectly as we all fanned out; we fell on the beasts before they ever sensed us. I grabbed a young buck and dragged him to the ground; I wrapped my arms around its throat and bit down. The blood was thick and sweet; a light snow fell all around us. I took the death drink from the beast and looked over to see Morgan drinking without any hesitation. He finished a about a minute after me; I looked at him and asked do you want another? 
He smiled showing the blood on his teeth and said oh yeah. I looked over at Jake and said they were going to run down the herd and take another.  
He waved his hand giving permission; I looked over at Cody and asked do you want to come? 
Cody held up his finger saying one minute; after a minute he lifted his head and said yeah I’ll come.  
I took point with Cody on my right and Morgan on my left; we tore off after the herd. I reached my mind out to both of them and said this is the life, the thrill of the chase surrounded by the people I love.  
Cody sent a mixture of warm and happiness across the link; I could feel a multitude of emotions from Morgan. He was excited, full, complete and blissfully happy.  
We came up on the herd as they began to slow down; they caught scent of us and bolted away from us. I surged forward and broke ones leg and said to Morgan in his mind here. 
He said thanks as I tore after the lead male; his hard muscles flexed as he ran. I could feel his hoof beats, his heart beat and the blood rushing through his veins. I could kill him with my mind, but I have come to love the chase and the fight that comes with predators. I leapt into the air and landed in front of the beast and whirled around grabbing his horns; I twisted his head until his body came with it. He smashed into his side with a loud grunt; I ripped into his throat right below his jaw. I drained him quickly taking the death drink; I smiled as I saw Morgan had drained his first and was dragging a young doe to the ground. Cody was sitting on top of his killed meal and watching Morgan and I.  
I walked over to Cody and pulled him into my arms and said how are you my love. 
He leaned into my embrace and said as right as the stars in the sky with you at my side. 
I kissed the side of his neck and asked what do you think of him?, motioning toward Morgan. 
Cody thought for a moment then said he has strength and a great will.  
I nodded and looked over as Morgan lifted his head and took a deep gasping breath; he looked over at me and smiled that silly dork of a smile. I smiled back and whispered into Cody’s mind saying shall we take him tonight? 
Cody chuckled and whispered back saying no he is yours tonight. 
I sent a wash of emotions to him and our minds just wordlessly mingled; I turned and pressed my body against Cody’s. He rested his hands on my hips and laid his head on my shoulder; I ran my fingers along his spine and hummed a silly little tune I thought of as we lay in bed one night. We ran back to the others and sat around a small fire joking and laughing; we made our way back to the gathering and then the back to the hotel. Cody insisted on getting his own room for the night. Morgan followed me as I headed toward our room; it was strange how I could feel him even without trying. The only thing I could think of was it had to do with me being his maker. I opened the door and said come on. 
He stepped past me and looked around; he smiled and said nice room. 
I shrugged and said wait till we go home; you’ll stay with me until we get your lodge built.  
He nodded and said anything is better than the shit hole I used to live in. 
I stepped in real close and said nothing but the best for you now. 
He hesitantly came a little bit closer. I was looking down at him; him being a few inches shorter than me. I leaned down and ran my lips along his jaw; I heard the pop of his fangs dropping. I smiled and asked is this what you want? 
He pushed his body into mine and said since the moment I saw you.  
I reached out with my mind and shut the door; he looked past me, back at me and smiled asking is that all you can do with your mind? 
I reached out with my mind and brushed certain points all over his body; places like his neck, his back, the inside of his thigh and the side of his butt. He gasped and arched his body into mine, and said oh my god! 
I laughed and asked what you like? 
He smiled and said that’s an understatement; with that he leaned up and pressed his lips against mine. I leaned and kissed him; he reached behind me and gripped my ass and smashed my body into his. I reached for the edge of his shirt and pulled it up over his head; his hands went right back to my ass. I felt his member grow hard in his pants; I reached over my shoulder with one hand and yanked my shirt up over my head. I as we kissed I started coaxing him toward the bed; he was pressing himself against me so hard it was like he was trying to become a part of me. As we reached the edge of the bed he spun me around and pushed me down onto the bed. He began kissing me all over my body; as  he did I caressed his body with my mind. His lips rushed to mine; we lay for an hour exploring each other’s bodies. I whirled and rolled him under me onto his gut; he groaned and said do it. 
I kissed the back of his neck and as you wish. In a state of lust I tore his jeans off as if they were nothing more than paper. I reached down and did the same to mine. As I took him he groaned and begged me not to stop; I leaned down and bit down on his neck. He gasped and I felt his release; he reached backwards and pulled my arm to his lips and bit down. We drank deeply from each other; I released shortly after this. I collapsed on top of him. 
He rolled himself over to look at me; I lifted myself a little making it easier for him. He just stared at me for a minute then smiled and said that was awesome. 
I smiled and said I’m glad you appreciated it. 
He laughed and said I more than appreciate it; I loved it.  
I rolled off him and said same here. I looked up at the ceiling and began to doze off; I felt Morgan scoot over and intertwined his body with mine. I ran my finger along his jaw line as we fell asleep; I had the same dream again. A circle of immortals around a pair of them; in the circle I saw a vampire being drained of his life. I looked into his eyes and shuddered; I knew these eyes I just couldn’t place them. Pain shot through the eyes and I sat up with a loud gasp. Morgan sat up next to me and spat the words what the hell?? 
I looked at him and said nothing just a bad dream. 
He nodded and looked around it’s about time to get up anyways. 
I looked around and I could feel the familiar coolness of night; I turned and planted feet on the floor and said yeah let’s get going. We dressed and left the room; we found the others in the lobby waiting for the car.  
Cody came up and hugged me and said from what I heard you had a very good time.  
I smiled and whispered into his mind and said yeah it was nice, but not as good as you. 
He  whispered back saying I know but it sounded like it was fun. 
I nodded and said yeah it was; just then the car pulled up. 
Cody rested his head on my shoulder and said well let’s get going then. As I settled into my seat Cody sat on my right and Morgan on my left. I was happy I had the people I love around me and all was well, what more could I ask for. 
Chapter 23 
We arrived at the gathering and split off and were to meet at midnight for our hunt. Cody and Morgan followed me as I wandered around just meeting new people and drinking. Cody stepped in front of me and said hey I want to go and meet an old friend. 
I nodded and said alright, I’ll see you at the hunt.  
He kissed me lightly and smiled saying you bet. He turned and walked away; I watched him as he went. I had never loved anyone as much as I loved him my every; he is in my every thought and action.  
I looked at Morgan and asked where would you like to go? 
He thought for a minute and then asked have you ever seen a vampire band perform? 
I shook my head and said nope, I’d like to though. 
Morgan smiled and said follow me.  
He led me to the far side of the gathering; there was a large bar and a small raised stage toward the center. We sat late into the night drinking and listening to the bands. I was in the middle of a laugh when my spine arched with pain and I jolted forward.  
Morgan jumped and asked what is it? 
I was barely able to stutter the word out “Cody”. I whirled toward the source of the pain. I ran so fast that things on tables were blown away from me. I saw a large congregation of people in front of me. I felt the pain in the center of them; I leapt into the air over them I made to about half way as I flew when someone knocked me out of the air in mid-flight. I smashed into the ground I laid there for less than a second and I was on my feet again. I was in the middle of the crowd; I began pushing my way through the crowd. My vision was hazed with red I was almost there when a large but young vampire wouldn’t move out of my way. With a loud snarl I flung the man twenty feet into the air and about a hundred yards away. I turned and roared in horror, pain, sorrow and rage. In the center of the circle was Cody being drained by another vampire. I dashed toward the bitch that was draining him; I felt a hand wrap around my throat and slam me into the ground. I looked up to see Jakes tear stained face; I looked over at Cody who was fighting a hopeless battle. I fought Jakes grip and roared release me! 
He shook his head and said no.  
I was dumbfounded; I lashed out with my feet landing blows in the back of his head knocking him off me. I darted towards Cody; I was just about to tear the bitches head off when a voice echoed through the night and smashed me into the ground . AS YOUR MAKER I COMMAND YOU!!!. 
I was a mere few feet from Cody as I lay withering trying to fight free of Jakes hold. His hold was not just physical but mental. He being my maker can literally enslave me if he wanted to. Cody rolled his head to look at me and a tear rolled down his cheek.  I felt something  break inside me my vision went completely red and I roared in anger as I forced myself to my knees. I looked over at Jake and roared RELEASE ME! As I yelled the ground around me cracked and shook. Jake shook his head and mouthed the words I’m sorry. I turned back to Cody and forced my hand toward him. He reached for me I saw the dark light leaving his eyes.  I gripped his fingertip in my hand and looked up at him he mouthed the words I love you just before he closed his eyes. I stopped breathing for a few seconds my mind just couldn’t grasp that he was gone. I  let out a howl of pain low at first but grew into more painful and saddening than anything many had ever heard before that night. The pain erupted into pure red wrath; a blast of telekinetic energy shot out in all directions. It put even the oldest vampires on their asses in an instant. Jake was thrown as well; he lost concentration and his grip on me. I shot toward the woman and threw her with all the might I could muster. She flew through the air and landed in the center of a large pavilion a half a mile away. I fell to the ground and picked up Cody’s lifeless body. I shook him my mind still not grasping that he was gone. I sobbed into his neck and whispered come back please come back, don’t leave me here alone.  I felt a hand on my shoulder, I didn’t look. I knew who it was I felt his mind. Seth was the first to join in my sorrow the others soon followed. The others managed to pry me away from him with a lot of coaxing and gentle tugs. Jake picked up Cody and hugged the boy’s body and shot like a bullet into the sky. Seth and Morgan had to almost carry me after that. I don’t remember much after that. They took me to the hotel; Seth helped me undress and Morgan just stood around looking and feeling lost. I looked up into the mirror and saw that my face was smeared with a thick mess of blood that seemed to originate from my eyes. I looked at Seth and asked what is this? 
He had a decent sized streak of blood under his eyes; he took a deep breath and said the reason we have these bleeds is because Cody was our brother we shared a blood bond and now he is dead. 
I looked at the streak on Seth’s face and back at mine and asked why is more blood on my face than yours? 
He looked at the floor and said it’s because you and Cody were mates, the only one could even begin to feel your pain is Jake. 
Then I remembered Jake and asked where is Jake?, where did he take him? 
Seth managed to curl his lip something that faintly resembled a smile and said Jake took him home.  
I nodded and let Seth and Morgan tend to me. I lay in the tub and retreated into my mind.  
MORAGN 
I stood and just looked at the floor; I looked up when the big guy named Seth came out of the bathroom. I looked at the floor and back up and said I think I’m going to go. 
Seth whirled toward and hissed through his teeth don’t you dare. 
I took a step back knowing that this man could crush me in a single blow. I took a breath and asked why? 
He leaned in and said because Jake isn’t going to be back until tomorrow; and Adam is going to need you more than anyone right now.  
I nodded and alright I’ll stay. After a minute I asked so Cody was Adam’s mate? 
Seth nodded and said yeah they loved each other like no other immortals I’ve ever seen.  
I nodded and said I can’t even imagine what it would be like to lose a mate. 
None of us can; the only one who can compare to Adam’s pain right now is Jake.  
I looked past Seth at the bathroom and said so do I just make sure he doesn’t do anything stupid? 
No he won’t do that, and you just be there, show him you care. 
I nodded and asked ok, but do you have to be somewhere? 
Seth nodded and said yeah I have to tend to the others.   
With that Seth turned and left the room; I stood there for a minute and try to cope with the emotions I was getting from my new maker. I had never felt such pain before and I have seen mortals die slow and merciless deaths. I turned and walked toward the bathroom; Adam was laying in the water up to his ears. He looked up at me for a moment then back away from me. I sat down on the floor next to the tub and grabbed a wash cloth. He didn’t resist in anyway as I scrubbed the caked fast drying blood off his face. He just stared off in the distance like I wasn’t there. I washed the grime of his body as well; when I was done the water was light reddish brown. I leaned in and rested my head against the side of his. I just closed my eyes and let my head rest there hoping that my action would show my sympathy. After a few minutes I felt his hand rest against the side of my face. 
I opened my eyes and saw him looking up at me; his eyes were all but dead. He attempted to smile and said thank you. 
I nodded and said you’re welcome. He asked me to help him up. The whole ordeal had drained him physically as much as mentally. He hit a button on the universal remote and the windows closed and blacked themselves out. He flopped on the bed not even bothering to put on clothes. I stripped down to my underwear and climbed in next to him; he lay there not moving for about a half hour. I took the initiative and scooted closer to him. He welcomed the gesture and snuggled into my chest; I draped my arm over him and closed my eyes. I was almost completely asleep when I heard and felt a silent sob. I didn’t need to look to know he was crying; he was facing away from me. I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him against me. He gripped my hand and just cried as the sun came up. He eventually fell asleep; I held onto him and soon fell asleep myself.  
Chapter 24  
ADAM 
I woke slowly and lay there trying to absorb what I had happened the night before. It still felt like there was a hole in my chest; I closed my eyes as a single tear ran down my cheek. I felt Morgan next to me he had his arms wrapped tightly around me; I gripped his hand and then untangled myself from him. He stirred a little and rolled over and continued to sleep. I walked over to the mini bar in the room and broke the lock with a quick jerk. I grabbed the highest proof bottle I could find and downed it; the blazing burn in my throat felt good. I downed almost everything in the bar hoping and praying that if I flooded my system with the alcohol it would get me drunk and numb the pain. It did nothing; I felt the same if not worse after wards. I went into the bathroom and plopped down on the side of the tub. I gripped my head with my hands trying to force my mind into the empty place, but I couldn’t go there. I hit the side of the tub shatter the whole side; in a whirl Morgan was at the door way asking what’s wrong? 
I shook my head and said nothing I need to feed. I brushed past Morgan, dressed and left the hotel. I walked around the cold streets. The night being young the streets were flooded with young people going about the night life. I watched them as I walked they were young, happy and alive. All that I am not; I felt sweet copper taste in my mouth. I realized I had bitten the inside of my cheek open. It healed after a few seconds of me not biting it; I turned as I heard a loud laugh across the street; I turned and saw a young man leaving a group of others and heading away from them down a dead quiet side road. I growled at his blatant happiness. I turned and whirled past him down the street and waited. He didn’t even notice my passing I moved so fast. I stood in a small alley and waited I heard his footsteps on the frozen sidewalk. He was just about to pass me when I wrapped my arm around his neck and dragged him into the alley. My grip was too tight for him to even call out; he thrashed in futile resistance. I used my free arm and pushed his head to the side and sank my fang in deep and mercilessly. His silent cry only fed my hunger; in that moment I wanted him to hurt as I hurt. I drank brutally slow; as his life began to ebb away I felt myself torn away from the boy. I snarled and whirled on my attacker only to find Jake standing between me and the boy.  
I was dumbstruck; he bared his fangs and snarled HOW DARE YOU?!! 
I looked at the ground and shrugged; Jake whirled toward me and upper cut my in the chin knocking several of my teeth out and thoroughly put me on my ass. 
I lay on my side and looked up at him stunned; I spat out blood and a few teeth and said what the fuck? 
He planted an almighty kick in my ribs and said how dare you do this to his memory? 
I rolled in agony and said he’s gone nothing more. The next kick shattered every rib on my left side. 
I spat more blood; I smiled and asked is that all? 
He roared in anger, picked me up and slammed me into the stone wall hard enough to break the rest of my ribs. The pain felt good; I spat blood in his face and said kill me and be done with it. 
He dropped me and said no… I won’t do that. It would only make his death even harder if I lost you too. 
I fell to the ground unable to hold myself up and said so prolong my suffering to save yourself pain? 
He turned and picked me up and wrapped me in a bone crushing hug. He sobbed into my shoulder and said you think you are the only one who truly loved him… he was my son…. 
I wrapped my arms around him and said he was my whole heart. 
Jake squeezed me and said I know… but we can’t do this to his memory. He deserves better.  
I cried saying he deserves to be alive!! 
Jake couldn’t answer that we stood for about a minute when I remembered the boy. I pulled away from Jake and said the boy. 
Jake whirled toward the boy who had managed to crawl a few feet away. I ran over and shook my head at seeing what I had done. The boy’s throat was a mess of blood, veins and flesh. Jake cradled the boys head and said he doesn’t have much time left. 
I knelt and asked is there anything that can be done? 
Jake looked him over and said nothing but the change will save him. 
I shook my head and said what should I do? 
Jake thought for a moment then said if you change him he will hate you and his family will mourn him. If you let him die they will mourn him, but at least they’ll have a body to bury.  
I looked down at him and said what should I do? 
Jake shook his head and said the choice is yours; but I will live with either of your decisions. With that he turned and walked away leaving me alone in the alley with the boy. I took a deep breath and looked into the blood memories of the boy. His name is Alexander, he is an American transfer student attending the Russian ballet school. I shake my head in self-disgust; I have in one way or another ended a life. I think for a minute the least I can do is give a chance at another life. He is already drained enough for the process; I open my veins and pour my blood into the wound in his neck. The healing begins almost immediately. As soon as the neck wound heals I begin pouring blood into his mouth.  
I hear his heart start to pound; Jake is at my side and says just a little bit more.     
I nod and feel light headed; me giving so much blood and taking such wounds from Jake has drained me. Jake gently pulls my wrist away and says that’s enough. 
I nod and ask so about three day’s right? 
Jake nodded and said yeah, but let’s get back to the hotel you both need rest.  
I stand and say alright. I stumble and fall back down to my knees. 
Jake catches me and says just wait Seth will be here in a second. 
I nodded and say ok. True to Jakes word Seth whirled into the alley a few seconds later.  
He looks around reads our minds catching up on what happened; he shakes his head and says I’m sorry Jake I should have watched him. 
Jake shook his head and said no its best it happened this way; Adam is in a better place than he was. He is very weak though so you carry him and I’ll get the boy. 
I looked up at Jake and said his name is Alexander. 
Jake looked at Seth and said I have Alexander you get Adam back, and get him some blood from a hospital he’ll need it. 
Seth nodded and scooped me up in his arms and bolted for the hotel; I marveled at how fast Seth could move it was like he wasn’t even touching the ground. We reached the hotel in a matter of seconds. Seth laid me out on the bed and a very shocked Morgan snarled what the fuck happened to him? 
Seth looked at Morgan and said it’s a long story; he whirled back out the window and was gone. Jake came through the door a few seconds later holding Alexander. 
He laid Alexander on the couch and said come here Morgan I’ll explain everything.  
It took Jake about an hour to explain everything that happened amidst Morgan’s frequent questions. Seth had long since returned with a back pack full of blood bags; he passed one after another to me as I listened to Jake retell the story to the others. My teeth grew back first my ribs were healing slowly though; I drank down a bag of blood and said just put the rest in the fridge and just laid back letting my body recover. I took almost two hours for my bones to reset themselves; I rolled onto my side and looked at Morgan who was staring at me intently. 
I took a deep breath and asked what? 
He frowned and asked why did Jake beat you like that? 
I looked at the floor and said I deserved it. 
Morgan’s frown deepened as he asked was this necessary for almost killing someone? 
I shook my head and said no not just that, I spat in his face and defied him. 
Morgan’s frown turned into a shocked look and he asked he let you live after that? 
I nodded and said yeah he’s nice like that. 
Morgan stood, crossed the room and sat down next to me and said I’m glad you’re ok. 
I reached up and touched his face and said thank you for being there last night.  
He leaned into my hand and said it’s no problem you’re my maker it’s my duty. 
I smiled and said no you shouldn’t have to coddle me, and thanks again.  
He smiled and laid down next to me; he wiggled around and said scoot over. 
I laughed because I was in the middle of the bed and he had plenty of room; I smiled and said no you scoot over. 
He laughed and said nah this is alright; he wrapped his arms me and pulled me into him. 
I buried my nose in his neck and closed my eyes. I heard him clear his throat in a way I know all too well. I looked up at him and said go get a few of those blood bags for yourself.  
He smiled and asked how could you tell? 
I shrugged and said just the cough I used to cough like that when I was thirsty.  
He nodded and said fair enough. He got up and drank two bags of blood; I smiled as I saw relief wash over his features as he drank. He drank a few and came right back to the bed; I was laying there staring at the ceiling. He pulled me wanting me to roll onto my side. 
I rolled and looked at him asking what? 
He shrugged and said nothing just wanted to see your face. 
I smiled and closed my eyes; I fell asleep not long after the night had been long and hard so I slept deeper than I ever had before. In the midst my dreaming a bright light appeared behind me. I turned for a moment then realizing the sun would burn me. I slammed my eyes shut waiting for the burning to come. It didn’t though the light actually felt comfortable; I jumped slightly as I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned slowly and fell to my knees. Standing before me silhouetted in this brilliant white light was Cody. He smiled and said be at peace my love, for I am at peace.  
I woke up with a gasp sitting straight up in bed; Morgan sat up and asked what’s wrong? 
I shook my head and said nothing, just a dream. My words betrayed the way I felt; I knew in my un-beating heart that it was true. He was peace and even though I would miss him he would wait for me.   
Chapter 25 
I rolled over and looked up at the dull ceiling again; three days had passed since Cody’s death. I was coping as well as could be expected; Jake had using specific orders confined me to my room until we left. Which I had done and on the verge on insanity, and I counted the minutes until we left this forsaken city and went home. Jake asked me to make Morgan go with him in my stead at the clan meet. Against Morgan’s protests I sent him. So I was left alone in the room all night and day. I had all the blood I could want, and even that bored me. I was flipping through the channels for literally the thousandth time when I felt Morgan approaching. I had used a mere few minutes of time slowly and tediously packing all of Morgan’s, Cody’s and my things. After that I confined myself to watching stupid subtitled movies. Morgan was coming down the halls with all the other guys either a few feet in front of him or behind him. He was fitting into the group nicely; I smiled at this. Then frowned at the thought of my newborn thrall who has refused to come out of the bathroom for the whole night. He woke without incident and I explained what had happened, and he bolted for the door. I stopped that with a few magic words confining him just as I was. Since then he has been in the bathroom pouting and throwing things until I put a stop to that as well. Now he sat in the tub with the lights off giving me  headache with his thoughts alone.  
Morgan came through door and looked around as if to ask where is Alex? 
I didn’t answer I pointed at the closed bathroom door.  
Morgan looked at the door and then asked has he been in there all night? 
I nodded and continued my channel surfing. Morgan laughed and said well make him come out. 
I shook my head and said no I have already forbid him from leaving the room, picking things up, stomping on things, singing and lastly killing himself. So I figure I might as well let him have the bathroom. 
Morgan cracked up royally, and after a minute of this he asked has he fed yet? 
I shook my head and nope.  
Morgan scoffed and said well he needs to feed. 
Hence why I let him have the bathroom he will get thirsty and come out when it becomes too hard to bear. 
Morgan smiled and shook his head saying remind me never to piss you off. 
I shrugged and said I wasn’t pissed. If I had been pissed I would have ordered him to stand on his head and play with himself continuously. 
Morgan scoffed and said that’s mean. 
I nodded and smiled wickedly saying I know but it would be terribly funny. 
I didn’t even turn as I heard Alex shout from the bathroom go fuck yourself. 
I lifted my head and said as your maker I forbid you from using profane language.  
I heard a muffled groan and stammer come from the bathroom as Alex fought my last order. He failed to and let out a loud roar of anger.  
Morgan shook his head and said seems you two get along great lacing his voice with sarcasm. 
I shrugged and said I think I am being nice; as I said before I could make him do countless humiliating things. Which I have done so again I think I am being rather nice considering he threw my favorite shoes out the window. 
Morgan laughed and asked did he really throw them out the window? 
I nodded and said yeah I caught them though perks of being a telepath.  
We sat talking for a few minutes when I looked as I heard the bathroom door crack open; Alex saw I was watching and quickly shut the door. I shook my head and said hopeless that one is.  
Morgan looked at the door and said you know you could be a little sympathetic; this was forced on him. He didn’t choose this life like you did.  
I took a breath and asked why do you have to be such a saint? 
Morgan shrugged and said why do you have to be such a devil? 
I swung myself to sit on the edge of the bed and said well he obviously doesn’t want to talk to me.  
Morgan thought for a minute then asked would you mind if I talked to him? 
I waved my hand at the door and said be my guest.  
Morgan  
I turned and went toward the bathroom, and Adam went back to the TV.  
I knocked on the door and asked can I come in? 
Alex said sure why not even if I say no he’ll make me say yes.  
Adam laughed and said what an intriguing idea.  
I turned toward Adam and gave a dirty look telling him to shut up with my eyes. 
He rolled his eyes and went back to his show he was half watching; the rest of his attention was on me. Probably waiting to see me get hit or something. I opened the door and looked around; the room was in ruins. Even the bathtub which Alex was sitting in was broke. He looked up at me and back at the floor. I sat down on the floor a few feet in front of him. 
He peered over at me and asked what do you want? 
I shrugged and said I just want to talk.  
About what?, he asked seeming indifferent. 
I looked him over and said how about some clean clothes? 
He shook his head and said no I kind of like the blood just got attacked by the undead look. 
I chuckled and said do you even know why he attacked you? 
He nodded and said yeah cause he is life sucking undead monster.  
Adam didn’t answer; I was glad he didn’t egg it on. I scooted closer to Alex and said he attacked you not knowing what he was doing his mate was just killed. 
Alex looked and asked mate? 
I thought for a moment then said his soul mate of sorts. 
That seemed to strike a chord in him; he looked up at me and said that doesn’t make what he did right? 
I nodded and said I know that, but he wanted to give you another chance at life. Just this one you won’t get old or have to worry about disease. 
Alex shot back with yeah, but I will have to kill people. 
I shook my head and said no our coven survives on animal blood 
Again this struck a chord with him, he looked past me and then asked what about the bags out there? 
Those were for Adam his maker beat the shit out of him for what he did to you.  
He sat up and said yeah he deserved it. 
I took breath and said maybe, maybe not. The fact is you’re a vampire now and he is your maker so its best you two start getting along. 
Alex thought for a moment and said I don’t have a choice do I? 
I shook my head and said no not really. 
He took a breath and said well what am I supposed to drink I don’t see any animals around here do you? 
 
 
 Publication Date: March 5th 2013 https://www.bookrix.com/-gageadamczyk