Help Me, It Hurts Rough Draft #1 By:Jazzy I'm trying to run. Runaway.

From all the pain and hurt my own family gave me. Wh y? Why must every time that I forgive somebody that they hurt me even worst than the fi rst time. It's not fair. It's not fair! I never asked for this! Why must it happen to me? I kno w there is a Jesus up there and I pray every day and night and yet I continued to be in pain. But h e did keep me alive and I guess that is all a pathetic person like me can ask for. Nothing mor e. Packing now. And fast. My abusive mother and father are knocked out but father should be waki ng up any minute now. I hurried and packed everything I needed. Food, clothes, money. I couldn't bring credit cards...they would track me. I pac ked my best friends necklace and teddy bear. These was her favorite things. I have to hurry. I have to hurry!! If he finds out that I'm trying to runaway he will KILL ME. I'm already bleeding enough. Then I heard footsteps. Oh no! I Ran to the door and locked it. That should be a ble to slow him down. I grabbed my book bag with everything I packed in it and I opened the wind ow. Then I did what any girl with my life did. I jumped out the window "Ally!!! " I heard him yell from the window. "Ally! Get in here!" His words were slurring so he must be drunk. I ran and ran and ran until I found somewhere that looked like La s Vegas but I knew it wasn't. But I did knew one thing. I was far from home. They weren't goin g to find me anytime soon. I sat in a dark alley. I know it was a stupid thing to do but if t he police find me then they will take me back to my father and mother. They aren't any good. I kno w I don't deserve anything better but I don't want to be there anymore. I hung on to my bag. I was hungry but I knew I would have to wait until It was a bsolutely necessary. I don't have a lot of money. Only $500 and that won't last long witho ut a job. . . I'm only 15 years old and there isn't a lot of jobs out there for 15 yr old I decide d to take a chance and move. During the day I will sleep but at night I will keep moving. I picked my self up wincing at my bleeding wounds and walked down the ally. About five minutes after walking down the ally I felt like someone or something was watching me. I stopped where I was, and slowly turned. I hoped that if I were to die, that it would at least be a woman. Then at least there would be a chance of generosity available for a winch like me. Once I turned there was noth ing there. I

must be hallucinating. I looked at my stomach where my wounds were. They were st ill bleeding pretty bad. My hand touched my stomach and blood appeared. I sighed I'm going to have to spend money on that. Or I would get an infection. I turned back around l ooking at my feet and started to walk forward as before. But then I bumped into something.. . Or someone.

I looked up shocked and scared. Very scared. It was a man. I learned the hard wa y to never trust a man. All they do was hurt you and bring you pain. . . And death. "What are you doing back here Miss?" A gentle voice said. It was amazing. The mo st amazing voice I have ever heard. "I. . . I um . . " What am I supposed to tell him? Hey oh nothing just running a way from home. Yea right. " I'm going home. It's right there at the end of this alley" I lied. "Hm. Pretty strange since I went back there and it's a . . . dead end" My breath ing started to harsh. "Really? I guess I took the wrong alley. Well thanks for telling me I'm going to go back and see if I can find the right one. Nice meeting you" I said then I started to turn and went back the way I came until a hand was on my shoulder. I immediately started to struggle an d beg. "Please! Please don't hurt me! Please!" The mystery guy came into view and I saw what he looked liked. He had short brown hair. It wasn't exactly short but defiantly was n't long either. His eyes were heart breathtakingly blue and his features were sharp. His eyes were full of pain for some reason. But it wasn't my business anyway. On ce again I begged. "Please. Just let me go" He shook his head. "You're coming with me" "No! no! NO! don't please! Don't hurt me." He looked shocked. I struggled and go t free of his shocked arms and I ran. I ran even though my stomach was killing me. I ran and r an until his face was gone from view. I stopped and clutched at my side. The pain really was killing me. I'm going to die from blood loss. Then I pushed my self further. I walked for an other hour I believe, with a bleeding wound. But I took my shirt off and wrapped it tightly a round my stomach, but kept my jacket over myself. It helped for awhile but then I started to feel faint. And that eventually what happened. I fainted. But before I could completely lose conscious, I heard that same amazing voice whisper, "I've been looking everywhere for you stranger." And then I felt myself being li fted and I was lost in unconscious. I was awake now but I wasn't going to open my eyes. My breathing was harsh, and

I had a major headache. I took the chance to open my eyes and when I did, I saw the most beautiful thing ever. The room was black and gold(the gold just looks like gold not actual gold). The bed

I was laying in, the sheets were gold yet the comforter black. You had black cur tains around the bed that was pulled back with gold ropes. I was in a black short summer dres s. I lifted the dress up and the wound were my dad stabbed me was wrapped up. I pus hed my dress back down. I touched my face. My busted lip was beginning to heal, and my swollen eye wasn't as swollen before. I looked at my arms. They were better.. The bruises we re pretty bad but not as bad as before. It still hurt to breathe but I managed anyway. I got o ut of bed and limped towards the big wooden black and gold doors. "What happened to you? You looked like hell when I found you." I know that voice . I turned around or limped around and saw him again. The same heart breaking blue . My breathing stopped but immediately started to cough. I put my hand over my mouth then when I was finish coughing blood was on my hands. I looked up at the stranger wi th a apologetic face. "S-sorry" He shook his head, it didn't seem like it disturbed him, more like it just pained him to see it. "Where -where am I ?" I asked a little scared. Normally I would be the o ne who answers the questions while someone else asks them. "My place" Then all of a sudden I remembered my bag. With the little food, money , and clothes that I had in it. "Where's my bag? Sir please you have to give me my bag! I do anything if you jus t give me my bag!" I said, starting to panic. "Calm down. Calm down. Your bag is downstairs" "Can I go get it? Please sir?" The best way to stay on a man's good side is to s how him that you are his for the taking and that you would not disrespect him in anyway. I le arned that the hard way too. I bowed even though it hurt like hell, I still bowed to him for a show of respect. I saw his feet move toward me and I stiffened. He stopped for a second then he t ook slower steps. He's going to hurt me. I know it. Just accept your punishment Ally I thou ght to myself. He was standing in front of me know and I was starting to shake from fear and fr om not being able to support my weight. I could support it just not for too much longer. I fe lt Hands on m shoulders pushing them up. I cringed and shudder at his touch. He sto

pped and gently took my arms and pushed me so I was no longer bowing but standing up stra ight. "I show you were your bags are" Then took my hand gently and led me out of the r oom and downstairs. I was shaking the whole way, men are kind one minute then threatenin g the next. "Are you alright?" He asked clearly concerned. That's strange. No one was ever c oncerned about me. Not even my own mother. How strange.

"I-I'm fine sir" I said keeping my head down staring at my feet. We were downsta irs about a minute later and he handed me my bag. I quickly grabbed it and sunk to the floor . I looked through it. I check my wallet, food, clothes, everything. I sighed in relief. Ev erything was there. "Are you living on the streets dear?" The stranger asked me. I jumped but immedi ately fell back down. He help me up and as soon as he was done I pulled away from him. He looked hurt but regained his expression. "I have to go. My parents would be worried about me." I lied. They don't care ab out me even though I care about them. "Your not going anywhere" he said. Then I ran, bearing the pain but before I cou ld even make a turn he grabbed me around the waist. I cried out in pain. He instantly let go of me but to only hold me gently but firmly by the arm. "you aren't going anywhere when your hurt like this!" he said but his voice was getting higher. I got on my knees and began to beg like I always did when I did something wrong. "Please! Please! don't hurt me! don't hurt me!" I said but I started to cry near the end. "What did you say?" He asked shocked once again. "N-Nothing sir" " The name is Andrew. And stop talking to me like I'm your master. Get up" I did as I was told. But wither he knew of it or not, in the world I grew up in, men were the masters . "Why do you act this way?" He asked. "How do you want me to act?" "I want you to act how you want to act" "You. . . You want me to do something . . . On my own will?" He nodded. "It is your life" I didn't respond. I was too busy thinking about what my mother told me.

*flashback* It was during the summer. That night was cold for some strange reason. Nobody kn ew why but it just was. I ran down the stairs and told my mom what Frank did to me. He hit me and at the time I wasn't going to take that. I used to be stuck up, always pu t myself first, then family, then friends. I thought I was doing good. Because I would al ways try to do what would make everyone happy. And I used to believe that I would find love one day. That my prince charming, wither he was the ugliest person in the world or t he richest, I believed that he was going to come for me. One day wither it was on t he worst day ever or the best day. I still believed that he would come. Someday. My mom a nd I were arguing about what just happened. "It's my life ma! If I want to leave I will!" She slapped me. "Its not your life. It's his. He can do whatever he wants with you. You mean not hing to anybody and no one and no thing would ever want you. Ever." That was the first t ime she had hit me. "That's not true" I said. I know there is something or someone out there for me. There has to be. She smirked and called, "Frankie?!" He came downstairs and saw me in my pajamas. My booty shorts and tan k top and he smiled. "Yes dear?" He asked not taking his eyes off of me. "Teach her a lesson. Do anything you want to her. I don't care." He smiled once again as my mother left the house. "Looks like it's just you and me sweet cheeks." Then he started to come towards me.

*Reality* "Miss? Miss? Miss?!" I came back to reality with a jump. Andrew was shaking me. I didn't realized the pain because I was so numb. My face was very warm. I put my hands o n my face and there was tears drenching my face. I also realized that I was biting my lip. And that blood was dripping down my chin. I released my lip and wiped my chin. "S-Sorry s-sir" His hands were still on my arms. I looked at them and shivered. He removed his hands with a frown. "My name is Andrew." He muttered. "Yes s-I mean Andrew" "What is your name dear?" "Ally" I said looking at my feet. My parents always told me that Ally was a stup id name. I'm guessing your thinking, why would they call it a stupid if they were the one s that named me. Well. . . I was born in some dude's crack house and my mom never took me to the hospital and she never named me. They always called me bitch until one da y they told me to name myself. I told them I thought my name was bitch. They just laughed and told me to just get a name for myself. so I just chose Ally. "That's a beautiful name. It's just like you" I didn't react. Men told me that b efore, only to get me comfortable until I figure what they were doing. "thank you sir, I mean Andrew" "You call people sir a lot don't you? Or men sir a lot."

"I was raised to talk that way." "oh. Well. . . I had my nurses clean you up-" I stiffened. I am praying that the y weren't male nurses. I could tell that he saw me tensed. " Lucinda picked the dress out" My body relaxed. That must be a girl. But men have girl names all the time. . . "I-is that a girl? Sir?" He put his hand on his chin and looked at me. "What if I say it was a guy?" I froze for a second then my breathing hitched, an d my body started to ache and shake. My eyes watered, and my arms automatically wrapp ed around myself. They would usually make me feel the pain. I guess I should be grateful. . . I guess. "Is that okay?" Andrew asked. "Y-yes" I whispered as the tears of pain brimmed over. I saw his hand twitch and start to reach for me but he thought better of it. I quickly wiped the tears away. I had to see what he wanted. He must wanted something or he wouldn't have saved me. I guess I owed him everything since he saved my life. I bowed the second time that day, an d the pain was twice as worse, and I said, "What do I owe you?" "Stand up." He stated. I did as I was told and waited for him to tell me what I should do. "And you don't owe me anything." "yes I do" "What makes you think that?"

"You saved me." "true. But. . . " "What can I do sir?" "How about this. Stop calling me sir." That was going to be hard. But I would ha ve to get over it and do what I was told. But wait. What would it matter? I'm not staying here. "Why would it matter? S-Andrew" "Isn't it obvious? You're not living on the streets. You are living with me." "My parents-" "Stop with that bullshit. I know you're living on the streets." I blushed and lo oked down. "How old are you exactly?" "Sixteen" I froze." Almost 17" "And you have a house?" "My parents bought it for me. I'm still under their consent. So. . .they just pa y for some of the stuff in here." "Well" I said with my eyes wide. "How old are you?" He asked with curiosity lingering in it.

"15. Almost 16 now that I think about it."He smiled. I wish I could smile. . . . it's been years since I have. "Come on." "May I asked where you are taking me?" "I'm taking you shopping. You need a wardrobe since you are going to be staying here." I only nodded. For once I was slightly happy. That I don't have to sleep on the st reets, but scared. For him and me. I could only hope and pray that my parents wouldn't be wherever we are going. Or that they won't find us. "Stop! Stop!" "Shut up you bitch!" I struggled and struggled yet I couldn't break him off. "Help! help! help!" I cried yet no help came. "Shut UP!" Then he slapped me. I didn't stop though. I kept fighting back until I just got tired of fighting....just got tired of it. "Ally? Ally? Ally, sweetheart? Wake up" I slowly opened my eyes and saw a worrie d face Andrew. I looked down at myself. I was sweating. My neck was very sweaty too. I was also shaking like crazy! And why did he call me sweetheart? Nobody had ever called me sweetheart... "Sorry" I whispered. I looked down, and then I heard I deep breath. An angry dee p breath. I looked up and saw his face angered. "Did I do something wrong?" I asked. He just looked at me, and I remembered what I did wrong. "Oh sorry! I'm so sorry sir!" he just looked out the window. Then I realized tha t I yet again made another mistake. "Sor-"He put his finger on my lips. "don't say that word" I just nodded. His hand slid from my face and onto the sea t beside my hand. I blushed. I was embarrassed because I have always been good at doing what I was told to do but now I was just falling to pieces. I turned in my spot and leaned my he ad against the window.

"Andrew?" "Yes?" He said calm now. " Are we almost there?" "Look out the window." I looked out the window for the first time and it was ama zing. The stores surrounded a beautiful walk way, that had a garden in the middle of it. T he walkway was tiles that I knew were VERY expensive. "It's beautiful" I whispered. But....how was I suppose to pay for anything in he re when I only had $500? I couldn't dare spend a dime in case of an emergency. I just couldn't. "Andrew? I don't think this is such a good idea" "Why not?" He asked looking at me. I could feel his gaze as I looked out the win dow. "I don't have that much money. How am I suppose to pay for a freaking soda in he re?" He laughed. " did you not hear me earlier? I said I was taking you shopping. Therefore I'm g oing to be paying while you are going to be shopping" I gasped and turned to look at him. "Why?" I asked. "What do you mean by, 'why'"? "Why are you taking me shopping? And why did you help my wounds? And. . . Why do you act like you care?" "First, you need some clothes, second I don't think I could let you go around wi th a stab in your stomach, and bruises all over you. Along with those cuts." He angrily. " An d third, Everybody needs someone to care for." I turned my head after that. That's not tr ue. If so, then how come frank doesn't care for anybody? Not for my mom. Not for his brothers. A nd especially not for me. I pulled my knees up and wrap my arms around them and res ted my chin on my knees. In my world, if you wanted to survive then you had to care for yourself , and fo r only yourself, and do what you needed to survive. About five minutes later, I saw the most beau tiful 'mall' ever. But it didn't look like a mall. I don't know what it looked like but certa inly not a mall for sure.

Once in the parking lot, he gotten out of the car and came around my side of th e car. I was about to open the door ,but he already did before I had the chance. I cleared my throat as he took my hand led me into the 'mall'. Once we entered, I got stares and glares fr om everybody there. Even people working in the windows, setting up displays looked at me. The n they would

get yelled at by their bosses but once their bosses see what they were staring a t they would stare too. The crowd soon dissolved back to what they were doing but still stole glances at me. "Well, I guess clothes are first." I opened my mouth to say "yes sir" or "yes An drew" but I thought better of it and just nodded. He led to a store called, Fre de Chan. I d idn't know what it meant or what language it was. He entered the store and was immediately greet ed with a dozen roses. Behind the roses, slowly revealed a young lady. A brunette to be ex act, with green eyes, and her face was perfect. Maybe this is his girlfriend? Maybe he has more than one girlfriend... I stopped myself from rolling my eyes at the thought from him being a player. Should have known. And when I felt the disappointment in me, I knew that I had a lready begun to hope that he was different. I need to be more careful... She put the ro ses on a counter that was nearby and hugged Andrew. While doing so she took my hand and s hoved it aside. I winced as the pain shot up my arm but I didn't say anything. Another rule is to respect your 'owner's' friends. I think I might think of him like that now. I just can't say it because I think that he would get mad. I looked around the store. I t looked very expensive. There was dresses everywhere, and shoes, purses, dressy &casual cloth es. It was amazing. "I guess you aren't used to these type of clothes huh?" I turned and saw the bru nette looking at me. I just stared at her not knowing wither or not if she was talking to me. "are you going to answer me?" I shivered and said, "I...I am not." I said in a respectful tone. She smiled and returned her attenti on to Andrew once again. I didn't mind, I guess.... She put her hands on his chest and leaned in close, whispering something. He leaned back, uncomfortable. "Mind getting off of me?" He asked. She looked hurt and then she looked over at me with hate in her eyes. Like it was my fault...but everything that goes wrong is because of me. Then she walked away never letting her eyes leave mine. I shivered again. "Come. We must get you some clothes now. We are wasting time standing here." I n odded as he led me to the dresses. He picked out dresses, jeans, and all sorts of clothes . He made me try on everyone of them on and come out to show him. He had also tried to make m e smile but it didn't really work. I would manage a small sad smile. I didn't know why I

was sad but before we left, when I was changing onto regular clothes, I decided that this wo uld be the only time when I might be able to see the sun. So I'm going to enjoy it wither I like it or not. We paid or he paid and we left the store with the woman glaring at me. The same woman from earlier, the brunette.

"Ally," Andrew said once we were away from the store, " Ally, what is the matter ?" I looked up at him. "Nothing" " Don't lie to me" He said as he stared into my eyes. "I'm not." I said. " I was a little sad earlier but not now. I am perfectly fine now. Thank you for asking." He nodded believing me, but why wouldn't he? It is the truth. We went t o other stores and the ladies did the same thing as the brunette, flirted with him, glared at m e, gave him gifts, but gave me attitude. We were walking through the mall towards the food c ourt, when I saw them. How did they get here?! I'm sure I ran far away from my parents. They can't be anywhere near here, yet there they were. I stopped in my tracks, looking at them . "Ally? Ally sweetie?" Andrew's voice called to me. I looked up at him. He had wo rry written all over his face. His arm was around my waist shaking me slightly, I flinched. His hold loosen but didn't let go. "yes?" I asked quietly. He looked to where I was looking a minute ago. "You know them?" he asked. What do I do? I can't tell them their my parents, the n he would give me back to them. .. That can't happen! Maybe if I lie .. " Don't even think about lying to me." He whispered. "They...they..." He glared at me, his glare was so cold that I shivered and star ted to move away from him tripping over my feet. I fell on my butt, and I couldn't hold it i n any longer. I broke down, I started crying and whimpering, but I didn't do so loudly. " Ally? Ally honey did I scare you? I'm sorry. So terribly sorry." He bent down and picked me up. I just kept crying. Then some people came and took the bags following behind me and Andrew towards, what I think, the car is. The people loaded the bags in one car, and me and Andrew got into another. I felt the car move, and heard something move. I turned in his arms , with tears still spilling over my eyes, and saw a black tainted window separatin g the driver from us. Uh oh. He didn't want the driver to see him beating me. This is bad, my eyes wideeyed in horror. I turned back to him, while praying in my head the he would have mercy. "I'm not going to hurt you" he said. "Th-then what are you going to do?"

"I just want to talk to you okay? I don't want the driver hearing our conversati on." "Oh, okay" Then I realized that I was still sitting in his lap. I quickly wiped my tears away, and started to move from his lap, when he wrapped his arms around me warning me to s tay. I instantly stopped moving.

"Tell me your story." He stated. I looked up at him in shock, no on e had ever a sked or cared about me enough to ask me that except,....for that one girl I had....that one fr iend. I sighed. By the look on his face, I would get a bad ass beating if I didn't tell him. So I told him the truth, I told him my story. I told him about everything. About the abuse, the hurt, pain, the hope I had, th e Jesus that I knew existed, the silence of darkness that I endured. How I hated, yet fe ared men. All men, when I said this he just stared at me. I saw understanding, pain, and s adness in his eyes. I also told him about the one friend I had.... *flashback* "Hey Clare!" I called. "Hey," she greeted me, " ready for the test?" I nodded. " I studied allele week" I remembered what my dad did to me when he found out th at I actually wanted to get my grades up so that maybe I could get a job and move out of this place with Clare by my side. No I wasn't a lesbian but she was like my sist er. I loved her. "He beat you for studying didn't he?" She asked quietly. She was the only one th at knew. I looked at her, she nodded. The beatings weren't bad as they recently were. At this time I didn't really have to hide my skin. I just had to wear thin jackets but I could leave them unzipped. We entered the class and took the test. After that the rest of th e day was a breeze. But little did I know that it was going to be the last day for Cla re, .... And almost the last day for me. "Clare!" I turned and there was my father looking at my only friend. He had a gu n pointed at her.

"CLARE RUN!!!! RUN!!!! PLEASE RUN!!!!!" I screeched. Clare was talking to anothe r friend of hers and when she heard me call her she turned around with fear writte n all over her face. "RUN!!!!" I screeched, I tried to protect her. I tried to warn her. "I told you no friends or else!" He yelled looking at me. I tried to run towards her but one of my 'dad's' friends got out of the car and grabbed me. I struggled and struggl ed trying to get to her. Trying to save a life. A sister's life. "DON'T DON'T!!!!!!" I kept yelling but it was no use. The guy that held me pulle d out a gun. I thought he was going to shoot me but instead he started beating me. But I didn't care right now, right now I cared for Clare. POW! I froze. POW POW POW! There Clare was....on the ground with 4 bullets in he r. Bleeding. There was so much blood...so much. She wasn't going to make it. I stru ggled anyway. "Let her go" I heard my father say. I ran over to her. I put my hands on her fac e, her heart, her stomach. Everywhere wherever there was a bullet. I looked at my hands . My bloody hands. I pressed my head against her heart. THUMP...Thump..Thump...........Thump.....................Thump.................. .............................. .....thump. I waited to hear another thump but I didn't get one. BEEP BEEP I hea rd the ambulance beeping the horn through the traffic. I shook my head, Then that's whe n I realized something....when he said he would kill anyone who I got close to ...he would kill them. He meant what he said. ...he meant everything he said. He meant that I would never be loved and always hated. He meant that I would never be cared for but al ways abused. He meant that in the end I was a dead woman. My life would end in tortur e. I looked at the man who killed my friend. I looked at the man I would always be ap art of. I looked at what was the main source of my pain. I looked at my father. "Is that why you ere scared when I told you Lucinda was a man?"

"Yes s-Andrew" He nodded. "Are....are you afraid of me?" I looked at him in the eyes. "I don't know." "well you don't have to worry about me abusing you. Or hurting you." "You can't promise that." I whispered. "Why not?" He asked appalled. " You can't control if you hurt someone. Wither it's emotional or physical. You may be able to control physical better of course but emotional. You can't control it, u nless you did it on purpose, of course." I whispered. He held me tight to his chest. But I still couldn't wrap my mind around it. Why does he care? Why did Clare care? Why did h e take me in to his home? And take me shopping? Why must he lie to me about him caring about me? Why is the question I don't have an answer to. We arrived back at home about 45 minutes later. I was about to move and reached for the door, but Andrew held me tighter and got out of the car with me in his arms. I w as uncomfortable but I didn't let it show. He sat me on the couch once inside the h ouse. He sat down on the couch and looked at me. "Did the police...?" I knew instantly what he was talking about. The police knew about my dad ,but where I lived the police to scared about the connections my dad had. Ev en though I hate admit it, him and his gang could burn the whole police station and not even get caught. Other police counties were to scared to do anything. Even when they had evidence . "They were to scared." "Too scared? What the... they're police! Shouldn't they-" "My dad is a part of a gang. A big gang that could burn the police station and g et away with it even if they left a note saying that they did it." I had tears in my eyes now. H e took my hand, and I shivered ,but he didn't let go. He just held it tighter.

"Come on. Your clothes are in your room. All ready put away." How? I didn't see them come in through the doors. . . "They went through the back." He said. Oh, that would mak e sense. He led me up the stairs, and into my room. It was amazing. The walls were lime gree n, while the bed was dark green, but not dark shit green but a nice pretty dark green with li me green stars. It also had pillows to match. There was a desk in the corner with a lapto p, paper, writing utensils, and etc.. There was also a bookshelf with dictionaries and encyclopedi as on it but nothing else. "Sorry, I didn't know what books you liked..." "Oh my god. I never had one." "What?" I breathed in and out. "I never....I never had someone who cared." I whispered. I know I should slap my self for this, but I couldn't help but be thankful and to not wondered , for once, that he care d. Because I now I knew that he cared. I now knew that someone cared for me. . .Wow.. Who cou ld imagine? "You like it?" I smiled and tears once again came in my eyes. But for once in my life. It wasn't tears that meant I was hurting but tears of joy. Tears of joy that meant he real ly meant what he said. But...so did my father... But whatever, I am going to move on. I won't let my father mistakes mess up my life. No more. I looked up at him with tears streaming on my face. He frowned. "I can have it changed if you want-" "What? What are you talking about? I ....I love it! It's....it's...," I shook my head, "It's amazing. . . I ... it's perfect... I....I can't even explain it. .. Wow?" He smiled that he art breaking smile of his. I looked away from his gaze and went to the closet, slowly, and poked my he ad in. W......O......W.... a walk in closet that seemed like a house. Or an apartment m ore like it. It was as big as the apartment I was living in! Including all the rooms put together! I would have ran around in there spinning around like the latest Disney princess but I couldn't e xactly run at the moment. My butt still hurts. I went into the center of a room, and spun in a very slow circle, looking around. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics...everything. "Oh my." "I'm guessing I don't have to change this either" I jumped when he whispered in

my ear. I turned and he was looking at me with a smile that was as happy as can be. I smil ed and looked around the room again. It was truly unbelievable. "Change, and come back out so we can get dinner." "Dinner as in downstairs?"

"No. Dinner as in, we're going to a restaurant." oh. "A...a restaurant?" "yes. So...dress up nice." I looked at a dress that caught my eye. It was long s leeved and showed me off perfect. With showing any bruises... "That would be perfect to wear..." He said following my gaze. "I'll be waiting." He whispered in my ear before he left. I took a deep breath a nd decided that I shouldn't keep him waiting for long. I went into a bathroom that was in the clos et. damn, talk about money I walked into the bathroom and was just as amazed as I was a second ago. The bathroom was based off of my bedroom. Lime green and dark green tiles, and towel s. The curtains were brown while the toilet was well....brown too. I jumped in the shower, after stripping down, of course, and turned it on. The t iles around the shower were also green and brown. I smiled, man did it felt good to smile and la ugh and.... To finally start to be happy. Once I was finish with the shower, I got out and wrapped a soft, lime green towe l around me. My hair and body smelled like Vanilla Sugar. I looked in the mirror and was shocked to see what I saw. I saw a girl with black wet hair, and livid blue eyes. Blue e yes so light that they seemed almost cleared. Her eye was no longer swollen, and her lip only had a small cut on it now. The skin that was revealed showed me that the bruises were healing quickly. That girl in the mirror is.... Me. Me. That girl in the mirror IS me. I wrapped my arms around myself and gave myself a big hug. I'm making progress. Maybe I don't trust men yet but I trust myself. It's strange how the human mind and heart can take s o long to know and so fast to forgive once they know. I went into the closet and got my underclothes, shoes, and dress out. Once finis hed I looked in the mirror again. Make up? Or no make up? Ha ha if I'm not mistaking I sound like a normal teenage girl. I decided just to put mascara and eyeliner on with a little bit of eye shadow. The dresses flowed around my legs when I turned, and clung to my hips and waist when I moved. I smiled at myself. I really am experiencing happiness.. . I thought to myself. I slowly stepped out side the closet door. He was there like he said he would be . He looked up when my head popped out of the closet door, he smiled at me.

"Come on. Let me see all of you" I gave small smile and showed my body one step at a time. He looked me over, and when he did that, I shifted uncomfortably but I did n't object. I had to get used to it. Guys will look right? Long as they don't look t oo long. He gestured for me to come near him, and I did so. He gently took my hand and slowl y turned me. Now this was starting to get a bit overwhelming. He stopped as if rea ding my thoughts and just settled with holding my hand. He gave me another smile and led me downstairs. "I have another gift for you" I looked at him in shock. What possibly more can h e give me? He's given me so much already? He handed me a black purse. I could tell I wa s glowing by the rush of heat and happiness that went through me. "Thank you" I said or more like yelled. I turned the purse over too look at the design on the back . IT was silk, with diamonds on it to make an 'A' . A for.... Ally? "A for Ally. Open it." I opened the purse and I was overwhelmed. There was a pho ne. A Versa from Verizon to be specific, and a diamond bracelet, necklace, and earring s to match. Also other little purse accessories, like a wallet, lotion, keys, and a l ittle bag with makeup in it. I had tears flooding down my face. Good thing I put waterproof eye liner and mascara on. "Are those tears, tears of joy?" He asked with his head to the side. My breathin g was harsh, not because of fear, or pain for once, but for the overwhelming sensation of joy. I couldn't answer him with words so I just looked at him, and effortlessly putting a smile on my face. He returned one to me and took the necklace out of his I mean my pur se. Then he put my necklace on. Along with my bracelet and earrings. I looked back d own at my purse. "I already added my number on your phone, so at all, I'll only be a ring away. ." I kept smiling. . "You don't have to worry about paying any bills in this f I can give it to you then I would. Okay?" I looked reaming happily down my face. ... if you need anything. Anything I couldn't stop even if I wanted to house, just say what you want and i up at him again with tears still st

"Andrew! The lim-" Lucinda stopped when she saw us. She looked me over, and then at what I was wearing and what I was holding. She walked quickly over to me, and to ok the purse out of my hands. "Lucinda" Andrew hissed while he tried to grab the purse but she put it behind h er back before he could reach it. She then turned around, her back to us, and went throu gh the purse. "what the hell?!" She screamed. What was her problem...... ahh... duh why couldn 't I see it at first?! She must love, or is very fond of, Andrew. Since he brought me som ething and not her... She looked at me accusingly. " you b-" "Lucinda! Stop it this instant or I will have you kicked out!" She froze then sl owly turned to look at Andrew. "You wouldn't" she whispered. He looked at her. "I would if I have to" Then he took my hand, grabbing my purse from Lucinda and handing it to me, and led me out the door. There was a limo waiting for us. And a person with light brown and gray hair waiting for us. When he spotted me he smiled and bowed. "Ms....?" "Ms. Davidson" I smiling politely. I tried to hide the fear from my face but I c ould tell that I didn't do a good job. He opened the door and I got in with Andrew close behind . But before he got in he whispered something to the driver. "yes sir" The driver replied. Once he got in, Andrew, sat close beside me.

"I think you're going to love this place I'm taking you" He said while looking o ut the window. "Expensive?" he looked at me. "Is that a problem?" uh oh. "Oh no. None at all." He frowned slightly. He kept frowning for about another 10 -20 minutes. Then his face lit up. "come on" he took my hand once the car stopped and led me to a restaurant. The n ame was, 'Che dun la' it looked like something you would see from a movie. It was da rk outside, and the restaurant was near water. Everything seemed to be near water h ere. There were lanterns hanging everywhere, and candles on the tables. There was a d ock near the water, with benches for people to sit at. Then there was, what I think to be, a dance floor. There was also soft music pla ying, and couples were eating, dancing and looking, gracefully. I was no comparison to the m. But Andrew seemed to think so if he bring me here. "Wow" I breathed. That was all I seemed to be saying today. Wow's, and amazing H e once again took my hand and led me to a table. Tonight was a very nice warm nigh t. Lighting bugs lighting up near the dock. He sat across from me after holding my chair out for me. Then a server came, it was a girl, thankfully, and she seemed eager to come over and take our order. I looked over at Andrew and I finally noticed what he w as wearing. A nice expensive button up shirt, with a jacket over it, and some men d ress pants. "Hello my name is Amber and I'm your server for tonight. How may I help you toni ght ?" she asked us. More like Andrew, you can hear the double meaning, but it shouldn' t bother me.... She was blonde, a bleach blonde. I know not all blondes are bad, a nd that some are pretty smart but some were just snobs. She had green eyes, and her skin was

spray tanned though it was really uneven. That has to suck, I thought. " You can help her first" He said looking at me. The girl, Amber, turned to me, stomping her fo ot. "What do you want?" She asked rudely. I flinched but before I could answer Andre w said something. "Don't be rude, you know that I could get you fired in less than a second. Don't make me do it." He said strong, and confident. She turned back to me and said very po litely, "what would you like to drink?" "A sprite please." I whispered. She turned back to Andrew, but not with the same eager as before. "And you?" "The same" She nodded and then left quickly. "I'm sorry everyone is being rude to you" He whispered. "Well not everyone. You're not being mean or rude to me" I said. And it was true . For once, I think that I made a friend. I smiled yet slightly frowned. He was as fri end, but... I was still slightly afraid him. Hopefully that would change soon. "Here are your drinks" Amber said returning. I looked up at her and muttered a t hank you. After giving us our drinks she took out order for food then left once again without another word. Silence took over while we waited for our food. Once Amber returne d with our food, she once again said nothing but one word. Enjoy. I looked at what I or dered, or what Andrew ordered for me. I didn't know what anything was on the damn menu but he ordered something for me. It's called a....a cheeseburger. Whatever that is, I l ooked at it as amber placed the plate in front of me.

Wow. I recognized this! I ...I ate it before...from a dumpster. My 'family' didn 't feed me so I went out to feed myself. "If I'm not mistaking, it looks like you've seen one of these before. Do you lik e them?" I looked up at him from my food, and nodded. "When is the last time you've eaten one?" He asked, forcing me to talk. "um...," I said looking down back at my food, " like ...three years ago." I star ted to choke over the French fries he was eating. I looked up at him, confused. "th-three years?" He asked looking at me like I was crazy. "Yea...three..." "well...what are you waiting for? Eat!" I laughed. Wow. I actually laughed, oh m y god I laughed! It's been so many years! I kept laughing, I couldn't help it. Laughing was so addictive! I had tears coming out of my eyes running down my face. I covered my mouth trying to muffle my laughter, but a hand took mine and held it on the tabl e. My other hand went over my heart while I laughed. This continued for over 10 minute s. When I stopped I wiped my face with my one hand. "Are you finish now?" I jumped, I forgotten that he was there. He smiled at me, his smile was so ...livid ...so ...so...I can't explain it. It was wonderful, anyone had t o admit that, even if they were afraid of him. "Yes" I said laughing a little again. I started to pull her hand away from his, but he held it tighter. Not painfully but in a gentle way. I looked up at him and muttered, "I have to eat." His thumb smooth across my hand as he looked at it,

"I know" He muttered, then he let my hand go. I slowly pulled it away. Then I be gan to eat my...'cheeseburger'. I finished a good 5 minutes later with a full stomach. "I'll be right back." He said and then he got off and headed in a direction towa rds the front. I waited for about 10 minutes thinking that he left me here. might as wel l enjoy myself as I'm here. I thought to myself. I got up and wondered around for awhile until I came across the dock that I saw earlier. I walked towards it slowly, stretching the moment. I looked around me and nobody was around me, they were all the way back at the restaurant, which was about a few miles back. My legs didn't hurt, I was use to walking miles, actually enjoyed it. It helps me clear my head. I took my shoes off as I dip my toes in the water, careful not to damaged the ex pensive, sleek, black dress. Clare....I miss you. Then I began to sang a song. I wasn't g ood at singing but this one I could sort of sing. NO that's nor true, I could sing this one song very well, because I practiced it so much when I would leave the house. Never to faraway, by: Mariah Carey Your with me Til the bitter end What we have transcends This experience Too painful To talk about So I hold it in.

Until my heart commend and be brave enough to love again A place in time still belongs to us. Stay's preserved in my mind in the memories there is solace OOOO! Never too far away. I won't let time erase one minute of yesterday. Cause I have learned that Nobody can take your place though we will never be I'll keep you close to me when I remember Glittering lights Incandescent eyes Still preserved in my mind In my memories I'll find solace OOO! Never to faraway I won't time erase, One minute of yesterday cause I have learned that

Nobody can take your place And though we can never be I'll keep you close to me When I remember a place in time still belong to us Stays preserved in my mind. In my memories there is Solace Ooh! Never to faraway! I won't let time erase One minute of yesterday Cause I have learned that Nobody can take your place! Though we can never e I'll think of you and me Always remember Looooooooove!!!!!

You're never to far! You're never to far Clare I thought to myself. I slowly began to move my feet in the water, making rings appear. My heart felt like a million pounds have been lifted off of it. Not all of the weight but a lot. I looked up at the moon, with the few clouds su rrounding it. The cool yet warm night surrounding me like a warmth from a fire. Lightening bugs are spreading around the dock like butter on bread. I looked around me, the dock was humongous! I stood up, with my toes wet from th e warm water. Then I did, what I believed any girl with my life so far would've do ne. I spun around like a princess. My arms above my head, feet twirling, body spinning. I s miled, and I kept smiling until I had to laugh. I'm so happy. If anyone were to hurt me now...I wouldn't mind so much....because the joy I'm feeling right now would last me a l ifetime. Then WHAM! I opened my eyes, startled, by the sudden appearance of Andrew. Andrew's POV "I'll be right back" I told Ally. I looked at her once more before I went behind the restaurant . Damn her! Damn all the girls here! Except for Ally of course, she h ad done nothing wrong yet the pathetic girls here continue to harm her. But I hate one p erson, one woman, most of all. My ex, Lucinda. She too was beaten but not as bad as All y. I never loved her, I liked her as a friend but nothing more. She asked me out, I c ould not turn her down, well I could but I didn't. I thought I might as well take a chanc e at going out to date while I waited for my soul mate to come along. Boy was that a mistak e..... She became obsessed, following me everywhere, asking me what I was doing every second of the day. Literally. She would text me all the time asking 'what are yo u doing' for every text she sent me.

But that has to stop now. I broke up with her a while ago when the stalking star ted. But now I found my soul mate and she needed to let go. "Oh my god1 I didn't know you were going to be here! And what are you doing arou nd out back? It's like you knew I was here!" Lucinda said acting surprised. "Lucinda," I said sternly, " what are you doing here?" "well what are you doing here?" she asked, obviously trying to get information. "What does it look like? I'm taking Ally out for dinner. And the longer you stay here, the longer she is waiting." "Well I might want to stay for a couple of years then" I'm usually a gentlemen b ut Lucinda just pushing me to the edge. "Damn it Lucinda! What do you not get about the word OVER. O-V-E-R over!" "What can she possibly have that I don't?! huh?! Besides when it's time to take the throne you are going to need someone who knows how to rule. Not a pathetic human ." "Call her pathetic one more time and I will personally make sure that you don't have a tongue to say it again." "Why not kill me?" She asked smug. "Don't tempt me" I growled at her. She immediately lost her smugness. " And she had everything that you don't have. And when I do take the throne, I need a wife-" "Me right?" She asked eager.

"NO! I'm going to ask Ally!" "You don't even know her! And she doesn't even know about you being a prince, a vampire, let alone her soul mate!" She hissed. "well get over it. Because now that I found her, she isn't going anywhere. And I will tell her one day once she stops being afraid." "Well she is going to be a hell of a lot more afraid once you told her." "Shut up!" I hissed. She cringed. "Leave! While you're still alive." She glared at me then she walked away. I huffed and let out a big breath. I went back to the table where I left her and she wasn't there. I sniffed the ai r and followed her scent. I just took my time, I knew she was okay, I could feel it. I would know if she was hurt. I found her on the dock, dancing. Lightening bugs surrounded he r, watching her. But she didn't notice. Her eyes were closed, she was smiling, and eventually started to laugh. I couldn't help but think, is it because of me? Is she happy because of me? I hope so.... I quietly stepped out from the tree I was behind. I walked towards her twirling figure. I must have been very distracted by her beautiful f igure because I walked right in to her. "I...I am so s-sorry I didn't mean to" I frowned, she still I scared of me but a t least not as much as before. "Don't be. I walked in to you. My apologies" Shock came into her very light blue eyes that they looked gray. "um" She started but I interrupted her. " want to dance with me?" I asked her.

" er...um.. sure" She didn't seem scared but more surprised than anything. I too k her hand, and wrapped an arm around her waist. She wrapped her other arm around my neck and I bent down and rested my chin on her head. She was so full of warmth, and love... I can barely contain the excitement felt when her body touched mine. Eve ry time I took her hand shocks of love filled me. "Have you danced with someone before?" " No I haven't" She responded quietly. I smiled, that was a good thing. I was th e first person she danced with. I began our dance. She says she never danced before but she seemed like she danced forever. She was a natural. It wasn't acquired at all, we talked , laughed. Ally really is a great person. We kept dancing until her eyes began to droop, and her breathing began to deepen. I stopped moving and wrapped an arm around he r waist. Her head rested against my shoulder and her feet dragged. After I paid at the front, I led her back to the car. "You can sleep now." I whispered in her ear. I could tell Ally was scared to sle ep, but I couldn't blame her. Not after what she told me about her life. "I'm not going to hurt you" And I meant every word I said. I can't stand it when she is hurt. When she flinc hes from pain, or cries from hurt. About ten minutes later , she was falling asleep with a smile on her face. But before she went under, she mumbled. "Thank you for making me happy" When we arrived at the house, o the house. I laid her on the bed, utiful creature I thought to myself. irt and some jeans. On my way back to I picked her up, bridal style, and carried her int under the covers, and kissed her cheek. What a bea I went back to my room and changed into another sh Ally's room , I ran into ....Lucinda.

"Where are you going honey?" She asked. "To Ally's room"

"Oh, don't bother her. She's asleep" "I know, and I'm not going to bother her" She wrapped her arms around my neck an d said rather loudly, " I enjoyed spending time with you this evening. I hope she was mad that I took you away for a few minutes." "Why are you talking so loud?" She just shrugged and kiss my cheek and then walk ed away back to her room. I just stood there confused, then after a minute I walked into Ally's room. I sa w that she moved in her sleep...or got out of the bed! Lucinda must have made sure that All y heard the conversation making it seem that I am with her. I slapped my palm to my fore head. great dude, just great. Her back was towards me. "Ally, I know your awake." I whispered in her ear. She sighed and then opened he r eyes and looked over her shoulder. I gave a small smile. Her beautiful light blue eye s met mine. But as I looked into her eyes, the small smile on my lips disappeared. Her eyes were angered, but more sorrow than anything. "hey" I said. She gently bit her lip. "Hey" I went around the bed so her back wasn't turned to me anymore. We were sil ent for a few minutes and I could see that she refused to break the silence. "You know it's not true" I said confidently while looking in her eyes. She stare d back at me. "I don't know what you're talking about?" She whispered.

"You and I both know that's a lie ,darling." I rubbed her cheek with my thumb. S he looked down, with a slight blush on her cheeks. "I am not, I repeat, am NOT going out with her. She is the last person on Earth that I would even want to think about dating." "She did kiss you on the cheek..." "True. But that doesn't mean I wanted her to. I would rather someone else..." I said as I lifted her chin up and looked her in the eye. She tried to look away but I held her gaze. "So... if you aren't going out with her? Who's the lucky girl?" She asked curiou s. I could see the soul mate bond taking its toll on her. But of course she didn't realize that. She didn't even know that the soul mate bond exist! "I don't have a girl...but I want one." Her eyes lit up. "really?" She asked as she sat up in the bed. "Tell me! I want to know! Oh was i t the brunette?" it shocked me how...how she just all of a sudden felt so comfortable. Believe me I am glad it just ...shocking. I smiled and said, "She's not a brunette" I got up and sat beside her on the bed, my back supported by the pillows behind me. "Oh...hmm..." her lips went into a frown as she started thinking. "A blonde?" I shook my head and continue to gaze at her. "Well I can guess later. Right now I'm hungry." I laughed and took her hand.

"Come one." I led her to the kitchen and pulled out a chair by the counters that are in the center of the kitchen a sink. She didn't sit down immediately, she just look ed around the kitchen. I had to admit, it was pretty cool. "What would you like to eat honey?" I asked her. "Nothing much. Do you have Ben and Jerry?" she answered. "ha ha I am pretty sure I do. What kind?" "I don't know what its called. I only had it once and I had to steal it. .. Hmm. .." "Can you tell me what it looked or tasted like?" "Sure... It was sort of like a cookie but...very cold. And there was little chun ks of it in ..what do you call it? Oh yea ice cream! Here was chunks of cold cookies in the ice cream." "I think you like cookie dough" I smiled. "Cookie dough? Interesting." I grabbed a carton of Cookie Dough Ben and Jerry an d two spoons. I walked over and sat beside her and started to eat of the carton. "Here you go" I pushed the carton towards her. She smiled a hungry smile and dug into the carton. I put my spoon down and just watched her go through the ice cream, l ooking for the cookie dough. When she seemed like she found all of the dough, I took th e cartoon and the spoons and put them away. "Want me to tuck you in?" I asked. Eve n though if she said no I would still go and tuck her in. "Yes please. That would be nice" I gently took her hand and led her up to her ro om.

"I'm guessing that you're not going to tell me huh?" "About..?" "About the lucky girl." "You seem mighty interested in it." "I am. Nobody ever tells me anything... I just thought that maybe you will" I st opped in front of her bedroom door. I lifted my hand and caressed her face. "trust me. You will know soon enough" Blood rushed to her face and her cheeks bu rned. "Okay" She whispered. "good night Andrew" "Good night darling" She gave a small smile, and slowly pulled away. The bond is getting stronger I watched her enter her room , then I went to my room and thought about Ally. Ally's POV I wonder who the lucky girl is.... I thought to myself. I'm so strangely ...happ y around him. Its just a feeling I have around him, like he's pulling me to him. But I mu st be hallucinating, its probably because I like him. Even though I HATE to admit it I do. Or maybe I don't hate him but, I hate the fact that I like him therefore he has som e sort of power over me. As longs as I like him, he will always have some sort of hold on me. ..

And that terrifies me. But wither I like it or not, I do like him...more than I should. He makes me feel safe, and that I could just be myself and say what I want and not get a beating... Wait, what is that? I walked over to an unfamiliar door. It was green. I opened it and the sight was breath taking. It was a balcony painted green and brown, just like my room. It was humo ngous! I walked over to the edge and settled my hands on the cool bar. I smiled and wen t into the bedroom. There has to be a song that can described how I am feeling. I can remember it in a few minutes...I'm good at memorizing things...if only I can sin g it of course. I got onto my laptop that was on the desk and started to look up songs that desc ribed how I felt.(after I figured out how to work the internet) That took me a few min utes... but I found a place called ..you tube. I listen to some of the songs but none of the m really fit how I felt. But one of them did. Halo. Halo by Beyonce. She sings really good... I went back onto the balcony with the laptop. I sat it on a bench that was in the corne r then I started to play the song... Remember those walls I build? Well baby there tumbling down. And they didn't even put up a fight They didn't even make a sound. I found a way to let you in But I never really had a doubt Standing in the light of your halo

I got my angel now. . . I sung my heart out! I had to admit that I'm good at this song too. "Aw.. how cute. Is that how you feel about Andrew?" I jumped up and turned aroun d. Lucinda was there leaning against the door frame. "Please sing it again" She said giving me an evil sound. When I didn't do anythi ng she came towards me. "Sing it again or I will throw you over this fucking balcony" She threatened. I looked over the balcony. I gulped, that sure is a long way down.... I turned to the laptop a nd put the music back on, trembling. Why would she want me to sing again anyway? Remember those walls I build? Well baby their tumbling down... I was scared at first but as the song moved on and on... I started thinking of A ndrew instead of falling off a balcony. I finished the song and I had a big ass smile on my face. Then all of sudden, my happiness was taken away from me. SLAP! Then came punch after punch....kick after kick. ... drop of blood after drop of blood. I felt th e blood around my head where she punched me, and my stomach where she kicked me. And a throbbing on my face where I was sure I would have a bruise at tomorrow morning. I didn't scream at all, because I would get beaten even harder. All the time she w as saying, "He was mine! I don't care if you're his soul mate! He belongs to me! Not you! I hate you! You're pathetic! Why would he want you! A vampire falling for a human! Gah! " she kept going until I screamed. I had to! It helped me take my mind off the pain.

"ALLY!" I heard Andrew yell. Lucinda immediately tried to run but Andrew grabbed her arm. " I. will. Deal. With. You. Later." He said, or more like growled. She ran out of my room and I heard a door slammed. Andrew tried to pick me up but I cried out in p ain. "Damn it! I can't even touch you without you being in pain" He hissed. Tears dre nched my face making a waterfall. "Okay Ally, I'm going to pick you up. I know it it's going to hurt but can you j ust hold on tight?" I nodded. He lifted me up quickly, yet gently and ran to a white room. I couldn't see much else, I was just a little busy with trying to ease the pain. I started to cry softly, it shocked me a little. I would usually just cry in silence. He laid me on a bed that looked like one of those hospital ones. I clutched at my bleeding stomach, and I cried louder. It hurt so bad, why? I didn't do anything to her...did I? Andrew started to life my dress. He stopped and gave me a look asking for permission. I nodded, all I wanted was for the pain to stop. He lifted the dress no more than it need to be lifted and then he started to patch me up. Once he was finish, I started to get sleepy...really sleepy... "Let's get you to bed. May I?" He asked holding out his arms. I nodded, it's not like I really have a choice... He took me upstairs and tucked me in, once again, that n ight. "Andrew, what was she talking about? About soul mate? And me taking you away fro m her? And...and something about a vampire..." His eyes angered slightly. "I'll explain later. Right now you need rest. Okay?" "Okay" "Goodnight my love." For some reason, it didn't shock me. It was like he always called me that, but it still makes me jump with joy.

"Goodnight" I said as I touched his face "thanks for helping me" "Anytime" Then he kissed my forehead, then my cheek. I was hoping for more, but my hope was crushed when he pulled away. He then laid beside me on the bed. "Aren't you going to bed?" "No. I don't know what Lucinda will do..." "Oh. Okay then." I didn't mind, I wanted him to stay with me tonight. Tonight an d the many nights after that. wait. No. you can NOT like him any more than you already do! You..you just cant! I took a deep breath and then fell asleep beside Andrew. Ally's POV I yawned as I awoke this morning. I slowly opened my eyes to see Andrew staring at me with a loving expression. I smiled at him, but my smile was erased when I saw Lucinda enter the room. " Andrew" she said softly. I saw Andrew's expression change from loving to hatre d as I stared at her. Then everything came back to me. Me on the balcony, Lucinda threatening me and hurting me, Andrew voice yelling my name... and Andrew tucking me in. But what I remember most of all, was what Lucinda said to me. "He was mine! I don't care if you're his soul mate! He belongs to me! Not you! I hate you! You're pathetic! Why would he want you! A vampire falling for a human! Gah!" I l ooked at Andrew with accusing eyes, and he stared back at me with a frown on his face. "I will explain, just let me deal with something first. You can explore the hous e if you would like to, this might take awhile" I nodded and watched him and Lucinda walk out o f the room. I slowly got out of bed and went to take a shower. It stung a little but it wasn 't too bad. After I finish showering, I went to the closet and put some clothes on. I had gray baggy sweatpants and a red camisole. I didn't bother putting shoes on. I then went to the balcony and looked down. Shivers went down my spine as I closed my eyes, thinking of what would've been. I opened my eyes again, and gasped. I didn't see it last night, it was too dark. B ut now...it was beautiful. There was a garden... with animals. From what I can see, there was al l kinds of flowers with bees, birds, ponds with ducks, frogs, and another wide open field b

eside the

beautiful garden. There was a farm beside that, cows, pigs, chickens... Then the re was dogs going from place to place. I quickly turned and went out the bedroom door. Andrew and Lucinda wasn't there, so I went downstairs. I looked around me. hmm.. which way to go? That is the front door so ...maybe ...this way! I turned to the door and opened it. I was right! And the garden was even more beautiful than it was from the balcony, and that is saying something. I was righ t about there being all kinds of flowers, trees surrounded little gardens, but you can easily get through them with the wide spaces between one tree and another. Birds pecking at trees, and fruits. Cows mooing and pigs oinking in the distance. Woof! Woof! I looked down startled. It was a little dog, no wait. A BIG dog. Ver y, very big, it was half my height! Which is 5'0 feet. Woof! He looked like he was about kill somebody. He was very angry, maybe this w as his garden... He walked around me in a circle, and soon other dogs came along and di d the same. Each dog looked different, yet they all looked furious. I'm guessing the first d og I met is the leader. But I can't blame them for being mad..., they might think I am a threat to their young ones. They all started to sniff me, then they all backed away, making a path. Th ere sure was a lot of dogs. Andrew's POV "Lucinda. I have told you time and time again, to NOT touch her. You're lucky yo u get to even be in the same house with her!" "I'm sorry" "No your not. ..But you will be" "No wait please!" "I'm not going to kill you. Yet. If you do it again that will be a different sto ry." She breathed a sigh of relief. "But I am going to have to punish you'" "Why?!" "1. She is my soul mate, mess with her and your messing with me. 2. She is the f uture Queen of this kingdom therefore either I give you the punishment or my father. And 3rd , if you go without a punishment, then you will do again , and I can't allow it." She had te

ars in her eyes now, and her face radiated fear. I took her arm and pulled her downstairs to the basement where the punishment room was. There was punisher there, shining up his tools. "Punish her"

"What kind sir?" I smiled. " you choose. But not death. Not yet anyways" "Yes sir." Ally's POV At the end of the path was a little puppy. He was so cute! But I knew better tha n to even go to him with all the dogs around me. Then I felt myself being pushed. I turned aroun d and the first dog had his nose on my back pushing me. I guess he wanted me to walk. So I started to will my legs to go forward. I stopped when the pressure on my back was released. The little puppy walked the rest of the way towards which was a foot. I looked down into it s adorable blue eyes and his stared back at me. Then after a few minutes he barked with a s mile on his face then he jumped on me and licked my face. It hurt but I started to laugh and pet him. I mean who could resist?his fur was black and short and his bark was high pitch. He slowly got off of me, I sat up. The first dog, c ame up to me with a smile, and started to lick me. I was laughing so hard that my stomach sta rted to bleed. But when that happened I started coughing. The two dogs got off of me, and whimp ered. I too, got up and started to walk around again. I didn't really mind the bleeding, it wasn't that bad. It was just a little cut. I wandered through the garden, ponds and fields. The two dogs followed me, while the others spread out through the place. I was walking down a path, when I felt someone stop. I turned around, and the li ttle dog was watching the other dogs play with a ball. I guess he wants to play. I thought to myself. I walked over to him and kneeled down. "Go ahead. You can go and play. You don't have to stick with me." The puppy smil ed and licked my face and then went running off to where the other puppies were. When t he saw him running their way, they ran towards and they all started to play. I turned aroun d and started to walk again. About 10 minutes later, I found a little pond. Surrounded by tree s that had apples and oranges. There were two birds in the trees singing a little tune and a duck with 5 duckies following her. "So beautiful" I whispered. I then sat beside the pond, in the cool summer day. Part of the sun showed through the tall green trees, giving the flowers that surrounded the pond , sunlight.

What's your name girl? a strange voice said. I turned around, but the only other thing there was the dog. I looked at him and he smirked. "Did you just say something?" I asked the dog, feeling like a complete idiot whi le doing so. Maybe...maybe not

He did say something...or maybe I'm just losing it. .. Your not losing it. I can read your mind human. Not tell me, what's your name? My name is Ally. May I ask yours? Nice to meet you Ally, princess of the wolves. My name is Edgar. I stared at him horrified. Princess? Wolves? I started to panic. My breathing came in and out quicker, and my skin began to sweat. I felt the my blood washing through me in every direction, and m y brain scrambled for solutions on what to do. Hey. Calm down kid. What are you talking about? Well..hmm..how to put this. When the youngest of the pack finds someone, wither they're human or not, that they...like. They become the princess of the wolves. Don't' w orry, its not like you have to marry a wolf or anything. I meanWell can't you like someone else? Pshh! Us wolves don't like ANYBODY! Except for our masters and the princess, but other than that. No we don't like anybody or anything. And we cant serve someone we don't l ike, and we like you, therefore you are the princess. Why I am not running? Why do I feel so calm all of a sudden? What is going on?! You aren't freaking out because you are the princess and blah blah blah. You can 't freak out because its natural to you so...you just can't freak out. Look this is hard to e xplain. The bottom line is , you are the princess of the wolves, we are loyal to you, we wil l protect you, and do anything for you, okay? So you're sort of like the leader! Okay...I think I understand. Good. And if you start getting these weird voices, and thoughts in your head. Or what seem like flashbacks from another era, then don't freak out. Its just your powers kic king in. you have got to be kidding me. Powers?! Every princess has powers. What's mine? Well, you have all the strength of the pack, and mind reading, and talking into other people's minds. It may not seem much but I assure you that it all comes in handy.

That cool!

Ha ha I thought you would say that. Well, now, lets see...oh yes. There will alw ays be protection around you. Even at night, there will be some sort of group on the lo ok out. And here is the best part. What?! You are the princess of one of the strongest wolf pack there is! I laughed. He s ounded like a little school girl when a hot new guy walks through the hallway. It's still strange to me...I should screaming and going crazy because of a mind reading talking dog! But I'm not...and that scares me. Yea... that's normal. But right now we have to make it official. What official? The princess thing? Yes. How do we do that? Simple really. All you have to do is repeat a few words in let each of the wolve s bite you. Wait. What?! It's not going to hurt you little baby! It would to any other person but not you . Because I'm the princess? Yes. Okay...I guess then Edgar started to howl. And that howl was soon joined by many other howls. Repeat after me. Out loud. I Ally Davidson, take the responsibility of being the a wolf princess. I will lead the pack to battle, and I will become one with the pack. When you say become one... Your not going to turn into a wolf. You just going to be just like us...without all the fur. Ha ha okay. I repeated the words like he told me to. I am the wolf princess "I am the wolf princess." as soon as I said those words, they started to bite me . It surprisingly didn't hurt at all. The bite me on my neck, arms, legs. After about what seemed like a few minutes, the biting stopped. I slowly got up on my two feet, I was laying on the ground. My feet came in contact with the earth and all of the wolves bowed, then they went of to back what they were doing. Except for Edgar. I looked down at myself. The scars were disappearing quickly.

What is the name of the little black one? His name is Ellan He's very cute Edgar laughed and nodded. Well I better get back. I see you around Ally See you he trotted off through the trees and towards a field. "Ally?" Andrew's voice called. I turned around, and Andrew was standing there lo oking at my arms. I looked down at them too , he came just in time to see the last of the sc ars disappear. "You're the princess." He whispered it like he didn't believe it. Then he said i t again. He ran to me and spun me around. "Congrats" "You know about the wolves?" "Of course! I'm the master and you're the princess!" he kissed my head. I looked up at him and gave a small smile. "Yea I'm the princess." "Did it hurt?" He asked looking at arms. "No." "really? They said that when a person gets bit by one-" "that it hurts like hell I know. But not for me because" You're the princess" I nodded with a smile on my face. He then slipped an arm ar ound my waist, and started to walk along a path opposite of them one I came from. "Should I start now?" I knew what he was talking about. About the soul mate..tak ing him from Lucinda...vampire... "I would like that" "Don't runaway from please. Promise me that" "You're telling me that you expect me to runaway from you when I just found out about

wolves and princesses? I don't think I'm going anywhere. If I could handle that I think I can handle this" "Promise" He commanded, with his jaw tight. "I promise" "here it goes."

Wow. My soul mate? I stopped walking on the path that I was on with Andrew. His hands were in his pockets, ...but I didn't want them there. I looked up at him and met his blue eyes. Vampire? But I suppose in a world of werewolves , you have to have vampire s. But what about all the people at the mall? And Lucinda? Out of all people why must i t be me? I don't think it's a bad thing but, what if he cheats on me? I'm don't want to fall for someone who is going to hurt me. Did he just picked me because I'm easy? And what is up with this soul mate bond thing? I slowly slid to the ground and s at on my butt gently. Andrew came and sat beside me, still not touching me. Did I do some thing wrong? I don't remember doing anything wrong, so what's his problem? "I guess you have a lot of questions." he assumed. "Soul mate?" I whispered. "Yes" "You must have made a mistake. . . A girl like me doesn't' have a soul mate" "Yes she does. Me" "What exactly is a soul mate?" He looked me straight in the eyes. "You know what it is." "No, I don't" "You will soon enough" I looked away from his gaze, but I still felt his eyes on me. "Why did you pick me?" I asked quietly.

"We can't pick our soul mate It's more like,....fate picks it for us." Fate? And Andrew still hasn't touched me. ...and it was bugging me now. So I leaned my head on his shou lder and closed my eyes. I honestly don't think he is lying at all...I feel...connect ed to him. His arms are wrapped around me, I smiled. About time. I thought. " Would you like to go dancing with me? As my date?" I felt cool sweet his breat h on my hair. He just asked me out on a date? Oh my god! My first date!! But what if I s ay no... but I don't want to say no... but what about Lucinda? She said something about t aking him away for a few minutes that night he took me out for dinner. "Are we going to be interrupted? " "huh?" "Lucinda" "I don't think you're going to see her anytime soon..." I looked up at him. "Why not?" " I had to punish her." "oh-what? Punish?" "She hurt you, and she would've continued if she went without punishment" "Punishment?" That sounded like something a ...king would say...no! By the look on my face I could tell that he knew I knew. "Prince or King?" I asked.

"Prince...soon to be King" I looked down. Doesn't that mean you have to marry a princess? I know I'm princess of the wolves but... is that enough? I guess we wo nt be together for too long...so why be together at all? I Pulled out of his arms and put my head on my hands that were on my knees the were cuddled to my chest. "Did I do something...?" He asked. I shook my head. "I'm tired, I'm going to go bed." I said quickly. "Do you even know your way back?" he asked. "Edgar" I called. He was by my side in a flash. "take me to my room?" Yes Princess he bowed his head and started walking. I walked behind him, followi ng him back to the ...'house' You could ride if you want Thanks but I'm already enough trouble. Okay let me put it this way. You are going to ride. I laughed and sat on his bac k. I know he didn't mean it, he's just looking out for me... He sat me down on my bed. "thank you" I said. I wonder why Andrew didn't come and get me yet... Goodnight Princess then he walked out of my room and to outside. I took a shower , then I changed into a silk nightgown dress. It also had a silk robe to match it, I pu t it on and walked out to the balcony. I looked over the edge, and saw Ellan and Edgar. They looked up and smiled, I waved to them then looked at the sky. After about 15minutes, I decided

I should get back inside. I turned around and screamed. Edgar and Ellan jumped u pon the balcony. Princess? "Just got scared. I'm fine" They nodded then jumped off the balcony and onto the grass. "I guess your powers didn't fully kick in yet." Andrew said. "you scared me." I whispered breathing hard. "Sorry... I thought you heard me because of your powers but they didn't come in full affect yet." "Oh" I looked away from him. Every time I look at him I think of some other girl on his side. I imagined a pretty brunette at his side, and him looking at her with love in hi s eyes telling her how much he loves her. "Well good night." I whispered, then I took off towards my bed, but before I mad e it there, Andrew was in my way. I tried to step around him but he just stepped in f ront of me again. "I have to get to bed" I mumbled looking at the ground. "I know" I waited for him to move out of the way but he didn't. " Excuse me" I said. I looked up at him, but he didn't seem like he was going to move. I looked back down at the ground.

"Excuse me sir" I saw his body tensed. "Ally-" "I'm really tired" He gently took my chin and made me look up at him. "what's wrong? Did I say something?" I shook my head. "Is it because I'm a vampire?" He asked hurt. "No....it's not that" His body relaxed, "then what is it?" "nothing" I shrugged. "It's something. Tell me." He held my chin higher, forcing me to look up at him in the eye. "Tell me" "well..." "Yes?" " If you're a prince, then that means you have to marry a princess..." "That may be true in books, but not here. I can marry whoever I want." He said l ooking at me in the eye. "oh."

"Better?" "Much. Thanks for clearing that up" "Anytime." He said while kissing my forehead. I smiled then walked around him, h e actually let me get around this time, and got in bed. He came and tucked me in, and whispered a good night then walked out the room. I rolled over and closed my eye s. I couldn't go to sleep, I was to happy. A few minutes later I felt someone wrap th eir arms around me. Andrew, I knew his arms anywhere. He pressed his cheek to mine, and whispered, "You never did tell me your answer" "To what?" I whispered. "Our date" I smiled, "Yes" Then I rolled over and cuddled into his chest while his arms tightened aro und me. Then I fell asleep, with a smile on my face. And I had a feeling this smile was actually going to last. Wake up hon. Come on, time to wake up. I made breakfast I moaned and rolled over p ulling the covers with me. I am NOT leaving these warm covers behind. I refused to. I a m soooo tired!! I ve never been this tired. Why am I this tired? I didn t go to bed late. Let me sleep No come on . Just give me a couple more years. . ha ha I don t think so. I moaned again and ducked my head under a pillow. Then I fel t arms around my waist, pulling me up. I groaned again and as he put me over his should er, I didn t let go of the blanket. He put me over his shoulder and I felt my silk nightgown rise a little. Then he started walking and my arms dangling down his back, but my hands holding on to the pillow and a blanket. I felt him go downstairs, and walk into what I think w as the kitchen. He sat me down at the table and immediately my head hit the table. But as soon a s my head

did that I flew up out of shock and fell out of the chair. Ow. I whispered. I tried to get up but failed. I just wrapped the blanket around m e and laid my head on the pillow with my body there on the floor, going back to sleep. Are you that tired? He asked me. I just groaned in response. That was all I was do ing today, gaining a concussion and groaning. Come on sweetheart, I heard him mumble, I ll take you back to bed. He gathered me in his arms, me clutching onto the pillow and blanket, and took me back upstairs. H e sat me in a chair, and took the blanket and pillow. Hey I whimpered, with tears in my eyes. What is wrong with me? I m scaring myself! H e threw the stuff on the floor and put his hands on either sides of my face. It s okay. I'm just going to make the bed, so then you can sleep as long as you nee d to okay? Okay I whispered. He quickly made the bed, then he came and picked me up, I held o n to his shirt tightly. He tucked me under the covers. My head was getting all fuzzy. What happening to me? I asked scared. I haven t let Andrew out of my grasp, I wanted him to stay with me. I know I m selfish but I don t care, I want him to here with me. Your senses are kicking in. Oh, yea the wolf princess thing. Stay. I demanded with my words slurring. You want me to? Yes I said quietly. Then I will And with that I fell asleep. ************ ** ** * **** I had a terrible headache. I thought this wasn t suppose to hurt because I am the princess? Or maybe that was just for the becoming a princess part I don t know, I can t remember. I rolled over and THUMP! If I m not mistaking, I think I hit the floor. I m gone for exactly 2 seconds and you re on the floor? Andrew s voice filled the room. I didn t say anything, this headache was killing me! Good grief! It hurts I whisper in pain. My back arched as the pain shot from my head to my bac k. I think I can help But I barely heard him, the pain was too much. I saw him make t he bed out of the corner of my eye and then he picked me up and laid me on the bed stom ach down. Just make it stop I whispered. If I were to say anything any louder I would be yelling .screaming. He took my shirt off. If it was any other day, I would ve object ed but I know he wouldn t try anything. Especially since I m not ready, and its not like he s s eeing anything.

Then I felt his fingers going up and down my back, in little circles with the pe rfect amount of pressure. I relaxed after a few minutes. Is this better? Yea I sighed. Then all of a sudden I started to feel sleepy again. His hands put t he shirt back on me, and tucked me in once more. I m tired of being tired. I mumbled. He chuckled, You won t be this tired anymore after this time He said getting beside me in the bed . Go to sleep and I ll be here when you wake up, then you can get ready for our date. I smi led slightly and fell into a deep sleep again. Andrew s POV She doesn t even know how beautiful she is, with and without a shirt. I got out of the bed and went downstairs to get a glass of water for her for when she wakes up. I sat the glass of water beside her bed, and I opened up a window. It was getting stuffy in here. Then I took a shower and changed clothes. I m taking Ally out to get a dress, even though I know she ha s plenty, I love pampering her. I went back into her bedroom and laid beside her. 5...4...3...2...1, Andrew She mumbled. hey Ally s POV Andrew? Hey I turned over and found myself cradling into his chest. I felt wide awake now, like today is the perfect day, which I hope it is. Can I get ready for my date now? He laughed. Yes I would like that very much. So get dress, I m taking you shopping. I smiled, I think I m actually starting to like this shopping thing. Shopping...you say? He laughed at my expression. Yes. Okay, well I ll be ready in 30 minutes tops. Alright. He said leaving out the room. I hurried and took a 15 minute shower and t hen got dresses. I had a black t shirt on, with silver splattered dots on the front. And some jeans and what people call, converse . I like them! I grabbed my purse from Andrew and hopped downstairs. Got everything? He asked once I got downstairs. Yes Then he took my hand and led me to the car or limo. We talked a little on the wa y there, but other than that not much. I got out of the car, still afraid of this place. I may not be afraid of Andrew, but I certainly was of everyone and everything here. I hope my parents wasn t here. But little did I know, that not all wishes come true.

Okay, find a dress, jewelry, and stuff here. Just call me when your done. I won t b e far. Andrew told me, as he led me to a Che Fun Dela store. Then go .shopping afterward? Please? I asked. Of course he said laughing, I have to introduce you to my sister. You have a sister? Yes I do. Two actually. They both love shopping. Cant wait to meet them I said nervously. I would love to meet his family, but I m n ervous what would they think of me? Me being me and the wolf princess? Hmm .. I m sure they will love you, you will meet them soon enough. But for now shopping I squealed jumping up and down. Then I went into the store with the bigge st smile on my face. But wait how was I suppose to pay for this? Look in your wallet Andrew s voice whispered in my head. I looked in my wallet and walla! What do you call these things again? Oh yea, credit cards! I think I m going to li ke this new friend of mine. I looked around the store for awhile after receiving a . wonderful greeting. *note the sarcasm* Then that is when I found it. Nice and elegant. nk ribbon around the waist. And some very cute shoes with nothing else. I m going to wear the necklace that Andrew gave acelet. I was walking out the store about to call Andrew, pped around my waist. I whimpered. Brown silk, strapless, with a pi it too. I bought the dress, but me, along with the earrings and br when suddenly a painful grip wra

Shut up A familiar voice way to familiar. dad? The grip on my waist tightened. Sir to you, Now come on and act like your with me or I will kill you in a second. I nodded. I looked down into my purse, my phone was right there. But, couldn t I take him on? I should have the pack s strength . Excuse me sir, Thank god! I thought as I heard Andrew s voice. My dad turned around still holding on to me. What? he said. And let me tell you, it was very rude. You have my, Andrew glanced at me with s slight smile on his face, girlfriend. I wo uld've sworn that my heart skipped a beat but I wouldn t know because I was to focused on the angel that just called me his girlfriend. I felt my father s gaze on me, and I cou ld feel the disbelief in his gaze. I tried to move and go to Andrew but being my stupid father he held on tight to me. Okay I think it s time to try and use this freaking d on top of my father s, and squeezed it tightly. wolf pack strength . I put a han

Ow! he yelled. I guess people here hear that often since nobody stopped to see wha t happened. I then ran over to Andrew and jumped in his opened arms. I did hurt bu t I just ignored the pain. Girlfriend? I whispered. I felt his arms wrap around me gently. If you want to.. Of course I want to you silly boy He put me down and looked into my eyes about to say something when I felt someone grab my hair pulling it all the way down my back m aking me bend. I heard Andrew growl, and my dad let go. I had tears in my eyes now, I rub bed my head gently but it still hurt like hell. Come on sweetheart Andrew whispered in my ear angrily. We can go shopping later. wrap a gentle but protective arm around my waist and led me out of the mall. I d idn t breakdown until we were safely in the car, driving away. He had a hand on my hea d and one on my waist, pulling me against him, soothing me. Shh He s not going to hurt you anymore He murmured in my ear. I nodded as my sobs dissolved into silence. We eventually got back home, and he decided to carry me, including my bag and purse, upstairs. Sitting my bag and purse in the closet and me on the bed he asked, Can I look? I nodded. He came in, and looked at my now tender head, and my waist. My waist had a bruise on it, but that confused me. I had the strength of the pack r ight? So how come I got bruised so easily? Andrew? How come I got bruised so easily? I thought I had the strength of the pac k. you do. You have their strength, not their resistance to easy injuries. Oh You still up for dancing? I can wait.. no. I want to go I said getting up and going towards my dress. Wait. Don t move He laid me back down, stomach down, on the bed. The I felt a prick on my waist. okay I got up and turned around to face him. go ahead and get dress I ll be ready whenever I m ready He smiled and said, thank you Your welcome. I skipping to the closet. But then I stopped. did you do something to my back? He smiled, and for the first time, showed his fangs. Maybe but I wasn t frightened one tiny bit. I smiled back at him and went to get rea dy for one of the best nights yet. I slipped the dress on and shoes after taking a shower. Then I walked over to th e mirror and looked at myself. I looked...different. I wasn t the girl who was abused, afraid, and was he

covered in bruises everywhere I went, I was someone who who is more opened, and more free than ever before. But I was spoiled, and I didn t like that. okay Ally you have to make some changes. Ally? Are you ready? Umm yea hold on please I called back to Andrew. Wear the dress? Or not? A moment later, I made my decision. I am going to wear the dress, but after tonight, no m ore expensive silk or anything. That s not me. I stepped out from the closet. You look amazing I heard Andrew say. I turned around and there he was. In a button up shirt and some jeans. I have a feeling he likes button up shirts. A lot, that s all he e ver wears! His eyes were gleaming, then I felt a pull. It wasn t physical but...emotional. I foun d myself walking towards him. He held out a hand, I looked at it for a second. Then I too k it. The pull I felt gained even more strength, as Andrew started to lead the way towards the ca r waiting for us outside. Thank you. For everything, but you have got to stop spoiling me. I told him when we were in the car driving away. I played with the dress I was wearing when I said s poiling me . your welcome. But I can t promise you that I will stop hon. I laughed, I guess I have to keep you in check huh? Yes. I guess you have to His hand squeezed mine as he said this. A little while la ter we arrived at the restaurant. Table for two He said to a red head. She had green eyes and pretty good tan. yes Mr. Philips She led us to a table with a single candle and a single rose. Exce pt the rose was blue, so is it still a rose? It looked like one Thanks I said as he pulled out a chair for me, then he took a seat himself. Tonigh t was just like the other night. He brought me to a little dancing area, and we danced and talked, while he continued to threatened people about losing their jobs if they don t treat me r ight. But tonight, we weren t interrupted, it was just me and him. ready to go dancing? He asked. Sure. I said nervously. What s wrong? he asked as he paid the waitress. I don t really know how to dance I think you do. You just don t know it. he took my hand and led us back to the car. A good 10 minutes later we were at a beautiful place. It was outside dancing. And, of c ourse since it s the summer, there were fireflies surrounding the place. Couples dancing swiftly, yet gracefully. Some in expensive evening gowns, others in jeans and shirts. There w ere cute little children sanding together too. There were round, wood tables surrounding the dan ce floor. Come on, lets dance I felt the emotional pull, strengthen as he pulled me to the d ance floor.

The young night surrounded us as he led us onto the dance floor. He ,of course, began the movements of emotions. I never once, looked at my feet, I was to caught up in An drew s eyes. Once the dance we had was over, he led me back to a table. Then everything was l ike usual, exciting, happy, just being us I guess you can say. By the end of the date, I was worn out, not as worn out as last time, but worst. I wanted to walk but I couldn t, so Andre w carried me to the car, where I fell into a deep, welcoming sleep. *********************************************************** Ally s Father POV That son of a bitch! She with some some rich ass punk! I didn t even get a chance to robbed the god damn place! I yelled at Ally s mother, Mare.(pronounced Ma-ray) You saw her huh? Hell yea I saw her! With with a man? yes! Well where is she? I don t know but, I sent one of my men to follow them after the scene at the mall Alright. What you gonna do when you get her? Beat the hell out of her, yell at her, have my type of fun with her Mare nodded. T hat s what I like about this woman. She always gives me what I want. Andrew s POV The evening went great besides the fact that one of Ally s dad s men were following us. I hadn t had the chance to kill him yet, but there was no need. He didn t see anything . Hopefully he wont so I wont have to kill him. He was one of the innocent ones, t hat had nothing to do with what happened to Ally. He actually tried saving her once, but only ended up having his own daughter slaughtered in front of him. Ally s POV I felt sheets around me, and a pair of strong arms. Then I felt someone s lips pre ss against my cheek. Morning beautiful Andrew s voice whispered in my ear. I rolled over in his arms and opened my eyes.

Morning I whispered. How did you sleep? Good I said, snuggling into his chest. Then I realized something that was embarras sing, but I have to admit I did like it. He was shirtless. Oh yea, you heard me, shirtless. He had an eight pack. I saw them once before on a TV through a store window on my way home. My c heeks flamed and I am pretty sure that my face was as hot as fire. Umm I said. You like? He said laughing. I could tell he was joking but it was still a little e mbarrassing. I think I need to take a shower. I said quickly as I got up and headed to the bath room door. But I didn t make it that far, I stumbled and almost fell onto the floor. Wow, hey there Andrew said into my ear as he broke the fall and pulled me up to my feet and into his chest. Sorry, I am a little clumsy I like clumsy really? I asked. Yes, I always have a reason to touch them He whispered seductively. Now, I really think I need to have a shower. So...um I ll see you later I whispered th en I went into the bathroom trying to clear my head. I entered the bathroom, taking i n deep breathes. I am sure that Andrew could hear them too, because I can swear the I c an feel him smirking. Boys . I quickly got into the shower and took my own sweet time washing off. ************************************ Andrew? I called once I was safely dressed, and dried off. No reply. Andrew? I whispered. Then the bright lights suddenly started to burst light bulb b y light bulb. Ow! I yelled as a glass shard his my hand, and my hand immediately started to spil l blood. Princess? It was Edgar, Stay back. Danger is near. I got that much. Then all of a sudden the light came back on. But how? They all exploded. . . BOOM! I turned and saw Edgar on the ground with a man with a black cape on top o f him. I screamed. Then more wolves came into the room. Wait, Andrew. Where s Andrew?! Go to him, Edgar voiced told me, He s in trouble go! We ll be fine. I nodded and ran out of the door, but then stopped. How in the hell was I suppos e to find Andrew when there was like a thousand rooms in this place?! I don t really know ho w hmm Ally? Ally? Are you okay?! Andrew? Andrew ,where are you? Stay where you are, don t you dare come to me. I guess he figured out what I was p lanning to

do... Watch me. He d slipped when I asked him where he was. He was in the garden, behind a big oak tree. I ran as fast as I could, which was very fast I might add, towards him . Ally, don t. I ignored him and kept running. I was about to burst into tears at what I saw. Andrew was on the ground with two men on to of him holding him down. His body was covered in blood, and he had bruises every I could see. Don t cry Ally, cry later, right now you have to help Andrew. Then I did an very f oolish thing. I jumped on one of the men and smacked him in the head. Then punched him, I must b e using my werewolf strength because there was no way in hell that I would have gave the guy a bloody nose and face if I wasn t. Then I felt someone kick my back. I fell face do wn onto the floor. Damn . Then I felt another kick and someone hovering over me. But I couldn t do anything about it because I cant exactly do anything without my back and my back hurts like hell if you haven t noticed. Tears streaked down my cheek, and I could feel the blood run down my back. Then the presence over me was suddenly removed. I heard cracking noises, and sna pping. I shivered, I could only imagine. . . Ally? Ally oh no. Come on, I need to get you to the nursery. I just cried in his ar ms as he hurried into this something called, a nursery . I've never heard of one. It was pure hell I tell you, pure hell. Alright, let s fix you up. This is going to hurt. He voiced was pained, and strained . But with even the pain in his voice, you could tell that he was pissed, I have never seen somebody so angry, not even my father got this angry. I hope he isn't angry with me.... ************************************************************* When he said that it was going to hurt, he meant it. It was pure torture, I mean i never experienced such pain, well...no i have had worst ,but this was pretty bad if no t the worst. After about an hour of the torture and fixing up, he finally finished and got me into the nice,comfy, bed. I sighed as I slowly fell into a deep, welcoming sleep. ******************************************** "Wake up, honey" I heard Andrew's voice call to me. I slowly opened my eyes. "About time, you had me worried." "I had you worried? So now you're telling me that I can't even sleep without you freaking out?" I asked. "Sleep? You were sleeping for about twelve hours, that's not sleep, that's a com

a." I rolled my eyes, but stopped in mid stride.

"Wait, twelve hours?" "Yes, twelve whole, freaking hours your eyes had been closed." "Wow, I must be like..really tired." "yea you must have been." It freaked me out a bit, I mean...come on, what if you were to sleep for twelve hours? Wouldn't you freak out just a little? The next morning, I woke up to someone stroking my hair. I opened my heavy eyes. Andrew was beside me, he was stroking my hair. I should've known. I smiled, and suddenl y, I felt like I have gotten touched by an angel. My insides warmed up inside of me, my heart exp loded with happiness. So much happiness that I could barely stand it. Why? I don't kno w, I was just happy all of a sudden, and I'm sure that Andrew notice by the way his smile grew on his beautiful face. "Good morning." I sighed happily. "Good morning." Unfamiliar voices said. I jumped and turned to look in the direc tion of which the voice had came from. There, by the door, was a brown haired boy. His h air was short and his brown eyes seemed to sparkle. Next to him, was a blonde. She looke d awfully smart and beautiful. He blonde, curled, hair flowed down her back like a river. Her green eyes glowed with happiness and excitement. The brown haired boy's arm was wrapped aro und her waist and her head was leaning against his shoulder. They looked as if they were posing for a magazine cover. "Hello," The blonde greeted, "my name is Andraya, you must be Ally. Little Andre w told us all about you!" She exclaimed. And I can see that she wanted to leave from the b oy's side and just bounce with joy ,but restrained herself from doing so. "Little Andrew?" I asked with a giggle. The brown haired boy smirked at Andrew w hile Andrew just rolled his eyes. "My name is Gabe." The brown haired boy said, with his features sharp, he still held the same smirk on his face. Gabe seemed like a good guy and so did Andraya. "Nice to meet you." I said politely. How did the know Andrew? Where they related somehow? Maybe they were...or maybe they were friends...who knows? Well, they di d apparently. "Ally, honey, these are my best friends."

"Oh." I said, not knowing what else I could say. "Well, while Andrew and gabe are going to be having their talking time, we are g oing to have a little chit chat ourselves." Andraya said with a giggle. Then she came ov er and took my hand, leading me to another room. Before she dragged me out of the room, I sp ared a glance at Andrew. He just had a smile on his face, and it was then, that I notic e that he was shirtless. I quickly turned away before he noticed the blush creeping its way to my cheeks.

"So, tell. Me. Everything." She stated. I giggled once again and then I told her everything from the start to the point where I felt a Little Andrew stroking my hair. Now, I know, that I can trust Andraya, I think she is what I consider my best friend. We talked all day, about everything. We planned to have a shopping trip, but we both doubt about Andrew l etting us go just ourselves, since the recent drama, but I think that he will allow it if he went with us. I smiled to myself at the thought of him actually caring for me I think he s crazy about you Andraya said.

Well, shouldn t he be? I am his soul mate well at least that is what he tells me you don t believe him. She stated. well, it just doesn t seem right What doesn t? Your relationship? Yes. Don t get me wrong I would love to be the right one for him, but it just doesn t seem I just think he deserves something better than me. Maybe Lucinda, or one of those o ther girls who faint at the sight of him I said doubting myself. You can t be serious. Ally, I may have just met you a few hours ago, but sweetie y ou are better than any of those fake ass bimbos. You have respect. For yourself, for An drew, and anyone who you come into contact with. I smiled at her. You have intelligence, an d I know that not everyone fawning over him has that. You aren t judgmental and you re very f orgiving. You do deserve him, and so much more. Thanks, I needed that. But how did you figure all of that out in a few hours? I la ughed. She joined with me. I have my ways. We both giggled.

How are these beautiful ladies today? Gabe asked politely while coming down the st airs. We are great Andraya answered. Then she looked at me and smiled, and I returned it . We shifted our positions on the couch, so we can make room for the boys. Andrew cam e and sat beside me, his shirt still off. I don t mind but, it s making me blush madly. Andrew chuckled at my hot face, and I just looked away out the window. When I did, I saw Ellan layi ng on the ground, looking bored. Umm I ll be right back

Oh okay, want one of us to come with you? Andrew asked. I shook my head and got up . I went through the kitchen screen door as quietly as I could, and went to see why Ellan was so bored. Hey, lf? I said to him, as I sat down beside him, what are you doing out here by yourse

Just thinking you know? Yea, I know what are you thinking about? Seriously? You can read my mind you know. I could but, I don t want to unless it is absolutely necessary.

Just about my mom Your mom? I never met your mom. Is she okay? No I wish she was she s sick. sick? Like a cold? No, much worse. Is sort of like when a human has cancer, she is dying slowly . oh I am so sorry. Is there anything I can do?

I don t think so unless you have healing powers, I doubt you can. How do I know if I have healing powers? Well, I guess if you can heal someone in need, then you have healing powers I don t really know Hmm do you mind if I see her?

Of course not, come on follow me. Andrew s POV I wonder where she s going.. Andraya thought out loud. I said as I got up to silently follow her out

I don t know, but I m going after her. the kitchen screen door. we are too

Andraya said as she pulled Gabe s arm.

Hey, what are you doing out here by yourself? She asked the little wolf. Yea I know.. . What are you thinking about? She must be reading his mind, or at lea st listening to his thoughts since she is the princess. I could but, I don t want to unless it is absolutely necessary ..your mom? I never me t your mom. Is she okay? sick? Like a cold? ..oh I am so sorry. Is there anything I can do? .how do I know if I have healing powers? .hmm do you mind if I see her? She s going to see his mother, his mother is terribly sick, she dying slowly, and sometimes in pain. Ally started to get up and follow the little black wolf. But before she could go to f ar, I called out to her. Ally? I asked. Oh, hey Andrew Can I come too? She said. I asked her, I wanted to be with her when she went, besides, I don t

think that I can wait until she comes back. Of course She said, after the dog shrugged his shoulders. I smiled and went by he

r side. But I am afraid that Andraya and Gabe can t come. Sorry you guys It s okay, we understand, we will just wait back at the house. ee the wolf s mother. Ally s POV Then we were off to s

Oh my I whispered as sight of the poor wolf came into view. We were in a barn, hay surrounded her, and a blanket was covering her whole body except for her head. S he was almost as big as Edgar. Mom ? I heard Ellan say to her. Hey sweetie, who is this young woman? This mommy, is Princess of the Wolves. Really? Well nice to meet you princess. She tried to stand. No, no don t get up. Just stay there. She did as I told her to do. to meet you too. Is there anything I can do? I don t know She said as she slowly shook her head. And it s a pleasure

What s your name? Mare I froze, that was the same name as My name is Ally She nodded with a slight smile upon her face. I want to try and he lp her anyway though I cared for my ..mom and father when they were sick. So I had to teac h myself to care for the human body. And I taught myself how to care for the anima l body as well, I found a hurt puppy once and the sight was unbearable. So I helped the po or thing. I can at least try and helped this poor animal too. Go in the house with a few others. Get a bucket full of water, some soap, bandag es, towel, cream, some blankets and a pillow please? I asked turning towards Ellan. He nodde d as three others came up behind him. And they were off. I know, I am not saying that it s going to stop it, but it will help. She smiled sli ghtly again. Thank you No problem May I? I asked nodding towards the blanket that covered her wolf body. Sh e nodded with a slight frown. I slowly took the blanket off. Her body had patches of fur missing, and scratches, her bones were skinny and her body too. She barely had any meat o n her body, like me. Her ear was slit. Now I know that I have to try something. The wolv es came back with the items I needed. Thank you They bowed then left, except Ellan. He just laid there besides his mothe r. I placed the pillow under her head. Then I got to work. I wet her fur, then scrub it down with some soap. Then got the water that I had left, and washed it off of her. Then dr

ied her with the towel, then applied cream to anywhere that needed it. I wrapped her slit ear up in a bandage. Then I applied pressure from my finger tips to other parts of her body. When I got to her leg, she let out a hiss. I immediately stopped. get me some ice please? Ellan nodded. I then got a bandage and wrapped her leg up,

and applied the ice to her broken leg once Ellan came back. Is that better?

YES! Better than before, I think about after today I will be able to limp around . I smiled at her. Well, Mare I will come back tomorrow to change your bandages, and apply more cream to your wounds okay? I said as I covered her up with blankets. She nodded with a smile on her dog face. Then I turned towards Ellan. Make sure she eats plenty okay? It will do her some good Yes, thank you. Do you have healing powers? I shook my head, no, but I do know how to take care of animals. Then I turned around and walked bac k to where we came from. I took my time while on the path. Wow. You are even more special than I thought Andrew said. I turned around. I almo st forgotten that Andrew was there with me. Thank you How did you know..? I treated animals before. I had to learn. oh well, Andraya and Gabe left.

What? I-it s because of me isn t it? I took to long Actually they knew that you were going to help her and that it might take a while after we left to follow the wolfEllan. What? His name is Ellan Oh, yea.. After we followed Ellan. how? Andraya sees the future really? yes. that s cool it is. He came up to me, and wrapped an arm around my waist and started to pull me I shook m

along. Do you want to go shopping? You never did get a chance to finish. y head.

I want to stay here for today. Alright, that s fine. Want to watch a movie then? Sure What do you want to watch? I don t know any movie titles Hmm, I m not so good at picking movies myself. ~10 minutes later~

How about this, Madea s Family Reunion? Sure why not He said still laughing. I asked.

He laughed a little.

What s so funny?

You ll see. Then he put the movie in , and fixed some movie snacks. Or at least what he called snacks, I called it meals. A lot of meals. He fixed things called, Pizza , po pcorn , ice cream, yogurt , soda, grilled cheese sandwiches , French Bread Pizzas . These are so good! What are they called again? st set of food. French Bread Pizza Mm .The name makes it smell good He just laughed. Then the opening to the movie began. When your heart is free, its easy to make a decision, when your head is c lear, you have good judgment when your life is turning tossing turning, and you have reasons f or disturbing remember these words he said to me, .keep your head up don t say you love him, walk away from all that is hurting, find your power, you know your strong m ake that step and it will help you along .. Andrew ? I asked softly. yes? What is that song called? Keep your head up And why is that this song appeals to me so? Maybe because of my father? And my mother? Maybe that s what I need to do, find my power, and just wal k away from the hurt they had bring me. Just truly forgive them Breathe Ally, breathe I was laughing so hard that Andrew was padding my back trying to get me to breathe in air. I can t believe she did that! I managed to get out. I will always carry hot grits ar ound with me. So I can throw them on someone when they try to hit me. Ha! He just smiled d own at me. I finally stopped laughing to see the happy ending with the daughter and mother that once hated each other, finally be happy together. That was so sweet I whispered. Andrew just turned to watch me as I continued to wat ch the screen as the credits appeared. You want something to eat? e table, then back at him. He asked politely. I looked back at all the stuff on th I asked once he came in with the la

I think I'm good? He laughed. Right I didn t respond. What should we d now? I asked a moment later. What do you want to do? I have no idea Let s play a game

okay, what kind of game? Have you ever played Monopoly? What is that? It s a board game Oh I think I might have lost it so I have to buy a new one.. Okay, can I come? Sure. Go ahead and get ready, ill be coming to get you in 30 minutes then went up the stairs to my room to get ready. ******thirty minutes later******** Ally, are you ready? Yes Andrew called while knocking on the door. I nodded, and

He opened the door and peeked in.

You look beautiful Thank you I blushed, and shifted a little uncomfortable. Still not use to compliments? He asked. I nodded. it makes me a little uncomfortable I admitted. I smiled a little.

Oh, well I will remember that and try not to do so, so much Thanks

He shrugged with a slight frown upon his beautiful face.

Let s go get some board games He sighed. I thought we were only getting one? Umm monopoly? Yea, but since we are going into town, I thought we can pick up some other stuff too. We have to get some more food. Oh okay. You would think he would have servants to do that

Is that alright? yes, of course We got into a car. Andrew called it an Audi R8 Spyder . I must admit, it was a beauty. About twenty minutes later, we arrived at a place called, Galtrima (p ronounced Gal-trema, I just made the names up] This was the least fancy place here that I have seen, so far. We walked up to the doors, and they slid open. What do you want to get? I shrugged.

I don t know what they have

well, lets go see. He took my hand but then slowly let it go. I frowned. I wanted him to hold my hand I guess he didn t because I told him I was a little uncomfortable with compliments. Let s start with the board games I followed him through the walk ways and aisles. I received some glares from some teenage girls but then they would see that we wer en t

touching or talking in anyway, so they relaxed and looked away. I looked at the ground and kept following Andrew s feet. Let s see Monopoly Monopoly here it is He said. I heard a gasp, then a high pitch voice yell, I love that game! I turned to see a girl with big fake boobs, and bleach blonde h air. She was wearing a shirt that only covered her two bagoonas, and a skirt that was only a few inches long. If I am not mistaking, that is your regular slut image. These type of chicks are also someone who give real blondes a bad name. Marissa! Darling? no way . I know that voice. I looked behind her to see my father a nd mother. yes daddy? She asked. I was frozen, how can things become so wrong in just a few minutes? I will never know Isn t that your father? I didn t know you had a sister Yes he is. And I didn t know either Oh Marissa, I was wondering where you took off to. My mother said. Now, what game did you want to oh ..oh Ally! My sweet little Ally! Come here give me a hug. Where ha ve you been? I have been worried sick about you! It s time for you to come home. Thank yo u so much for finding her sir My mother said to Andrew. I pulled away from her after s he grabbed me. I m not going with you mother. Ally. Yes. You. Are. Now, don t talk back to me. My mother said. Ally, come on. Your mother is getting upset. And you don t want to cause a scene do you? And I know that you want to get to know your sister. No, I whispered, And she is not my sister Actually she is. We adopted her Yea right they probably just picked her off the stre ets and told her to come with them, and to stay with them .because .they care for her. I tur ned back to Andrew. I think that we should leave now. Maybe go somewhere else for food and stuff I sai d to him quietly. Oh, well we can come too. I think we need some more stuff for the house. Am I rig ht honey? I heard my mother asked my father. Oh, of course. So where to first kids? Your place? My father said . I think he was trying to get information on where I live now. Actually sir, Me and Ally were just going home. Andrew said politely. No! You aren t going home with my daughter! My mother yelled at Andrew. People in ne arby Aisles stopped what they were doing and looked over at us. Now I get it. They wa nted to gain attention , to pressure Andrew to hand me over to them. But he wouldn t , right? I mean, he knows what they did to me, so he couldn t possibly even think about doing that rig ht? Please Andrew don t let them take me. I ll do anything, just don t let them take me I

whispered to him. He looked down at me, slightly hurt. Of course I won t. Hold on tight He said just before he picked me up and ran out of the store. As soon as we got into the car he started it up and left. It was silence for a few moments while he drove . Did your really think that I would ve handed them over to you? He asked. I shrunk ba ck in my seat a little bit. well, I mean I thought um. I stuttered. I didn t know how to explain it. You don t trust me yet do you? He asked and it was obvious that it pained him to say it. It not that, it s I mean . I just don t know. He nodded his head. And we didn t say another word for the whole time we were in the store, or in the car. We just did n t speak at all. Ally s POV As soon as we got home, Andrew jumped out the car before I can say a word. That hurt I slowly got out of the car and walked into the house. I immediately went to my be droom. I striped down in the bathroom, and got into the bath. I stayed in there, washing for a good forty-five minutes. But then I just stayed there. Even when the warmth went away . Then I heard a knock on the door. My heart leaped. I quickly got out of the bathtub, an d wrapped a towel securely around me, and rushed to the door. Yes? I said as I opened the door. Um dinner is ready Andrew said as he shifted his feet his eyes wouldn t look at me. I look at myself. I know I m not the prettiest girl in the world but . Oh ok. I said with my voice a little shaky. I closed the door, and took my sweet t ime getting dress, putting my hair in a messy bun , and soothing my legs, arms, and feet wit h lotion. Ally, I- your dinner is getting cold. I m coming I said softly. I was wearing a tank top and shorts, with some socks on my feet. It was getting pretty humid in here. I took my time going to the door also. I opene d it and walked out, toward the kitchen. As I got to the bottom of the stairs I stopped, I didn t know which way to turn was it the right? Or left? Go to your right A voice whispered in my ear. I jumped, and stumbled backwards. I hate being clumsy. Two hands went around my waist, and a smirk appeared on his face. What s got into him? Wasn t he just mad? What s gotten into you? I mumbled, my thoughts slipping out of my mind and into my mouth. Nothing He said smiling. Right I whispered mostly to myself. I then stood up on my own two feet, and walked into the kitchen. Once there, I saw Andrew lean against the refrigerator. I looked toward the table.

There was two plates. What s that? Fish, mash potatoes, strawberries dipped in chocolate and corn. Oh okay. Beside the plates were empty glasses. I forgot to fill the glasses up. And I didn t really know what you might want to dr ink. Oh, well I can get my own if that s okay? Of course. I started to move towards the refrigerator. Excuse me please I asked kindly. He nodded and moved out of the way. I looked thro ugh the refrigerator for a little bit. What s this? I asked holding up a green bottle with the word, Sprite on it. That s called sprite. It s a type of soda He answered me. I looked at the Sprite bottl e. Then I cautiously pulled on the top. It s not opening I grunted. He laughed at me then he took the bottle from me, twisti ng on the top, then he handed it back to me. Oh, thanks I said looking down with embarrassed. Then I took the bottle and drink out of it. It felt funny in my mouth, but was enjoyable. Mmm . I want this one! I said, forgetting about Andrew s sudden change in mood. He laughed and then poured the Sprite into the empty glass cups. The dinner was sil ent, I was sipping my Sprite like I was going to die tomorrow, while Andrew was just sippin g a little every five minutes. I was soon finished eating my dinner. I looked at my glass. Empty. Then I looked at the bottle, starting to reach for it, then I saw that it too, was empty. I looked at Andrew s glass, then at Andrew. He was looking out the window, deep in thought. I slowly and quietly rea ched over and took his glass. Glancing between him and the glass the whole time. I quietly slurped the Sprite down, then put it back in place. After a few minutes he turned to me, and smiled then reached for his glass, about to take a drink. So, I said quickly, trying to get him to talk before he realized that the glass wa s empty. How was your day today? ugh, stupid me! What type of question is that? Um it was good He replied suspicious. He then looked at his glass, and his face turned from suspicious to confusion. Then I burped. He looked up at me, and laughed. Are you a Sprite-oholic I turned my head to the side, not quite understanding what he was t alking about. You are addicted to Sprite? Well, considering that I drunk the whole bottle in less than thirty minutes I guess so? He laughed and nodded, sitting his glass down on the table. Nice. You finished? He asked me. yes, I believe so I answered. Come on. He told me as he took my hand and led me upstairs. When he took my hand, it

reminded me of earlier Are you still mad at me? I asked quietly. Um,. . . Why would I be mad in the first place? He asked. well, earlier in the car, you asked if I trusted you, and- his hand tightened on min e. I stopped talking then. flashback. Me and my dad where walking through the store. He was holding my hand. My face screamed terror, eyes screamed help. But my mouth said nothing. I was looking do wn at the floor, while following my dad. Hey man. A man said. I looked up, and my dad saw. He squeezed my hand tighter, but I didn t look down like I was suppose to. He squeezed even harder. Then the next thi ng I knew, I was being handed over to a guy with shaggy brown hair, and dark, cold eyes. hello Precious. he whispered in my ear. Why was I thinking of this now? Andrew won t hurt me, I m sure ugh! I feel feel so so frustrated! I either trust him or I don t. I guess I don t. not yet anyways. I frown ed, I wanted to trust him, but I guess my heart just wouldn t let me yet. But I will find a way to trust him, I am sure of it. Well, I m not. He said confident, His grip was still tight upon my hand.

Oh, sorry for asking He stopped leading me up the stairs and turned to stare at me . Don t be sorry, you were just asking. He said softly to me. I managed a small smile. Then he started to lead me up the stairs once again. But we went past the my bedroom. Where are we going? I asked in a whisper. I want to show you something. I think you will enjoy it t I hope so He answered. I jus

nodded and let him lead the way. His grip got looser as we neared our destinatio n. I quietly started to hum a tune, hoping he wouldn t hear. You have a lovely voice, you know that right? He said as he open a wooden black do or. I felt my blood rush to my face. Then I heard him chuckle. I felt the urge for my eyes to do something. They went up the down like the sun in the sky from morning to evening in fast forward. It felt good to do that though Do you want to learn how to play an instrument? instrument? He laughed again. I just looked at him. What is an

Well, lets see. What do you like best? I was confused. Best out of what? I turned my head and saw a room full of things. The was a long black thing, with silver on it. [a .k.a clarinet] then there was a big thingy. It had white things to press down on, and with black thi ngs appearing every few keys.

What this? I asked pressing on a white key. I jumped back when it made a noise. It was beautiful but it scared me. That my darling, is a piano.

Piano I breathed.

that is a beautiful name

Want me to play something for you? Its actually one of my favorite tunes Does it have a name? Yes. Called River Flows In You by Yiruma Some people recognizes it as Bella s Lulla by from Twilight but I loved it before that. Can I hear it? Of course. He sat down on a bench like thing, and patted the spot next to him. I s at beside him and listen to him. He fingers moved slowly at first, but then they ga ined speed. Wow I breathed. I was lost for words. me how to play that? I am speechless. Do do you think you can teach

I would love to I smiled. We ll start tomorrow. The next day, Andrew was as nice as ever, yet he was making blush like crazy. As I woke up, I smelled some delicious food. I quickly went to the bathroom to wash my face. The n hopped down the stairs to see where that delicious smell was coming from. I walked into the kitchen, and saw Andrew there, with a pancake flipping in the air, then landing perfectly on the spatula. Wow I whispered. He turned around as he put the pancake on the pan to cook.

Oh, good morning. I didn t hear you come in. He is a vampire and he didn t hear me come in? I thought they had great hearing or something like that What are you doing? And what is that? I m cooking. And this my darling, is a pancake. Really? That is a weird word for something that you are suppose to eat is it good?

Find out for yourself. Try it he picked a piece off a pancake he had already made and handed it to me. I took it from him and just looked at it for a moment then at h im. Go on. he urged me. I slowly put it in my mouth. Blah! I hate it! By the look on his face, he could clearly see that I didn t like it. try this. With syrup, and butter. I took the risk to try the pancake again with sy rup and butter. not bad. I said, I like this much better.

Good, now try it with blueberry syrup amazing!

I think pancakes with blueberry syrup is the best food in the world! I said amazed . And he just laughed. Through out the day, I ate blueberry syrup covered pancakes. I sort of felt bad for making Andrew cook all those pancakes. I tried to apologize for making him cook all of those pancakes, but every time I did try, he just put a finger on my lips, sending a t ingling sensation through me, to silence me.

I groaned, "I'm soooo full..." Andrew laughed, and took my hand. "Where are we going?" I wh ispered. "You said you wanted to learn how to play the piano remember?" "Oh me and (if are yea..." He led me up the stairs. For the next three or four hours, he taught the notes, how to remember the notes on the staff. FACE and 'EVERY GOOD BOY DOES FINE' you in band, you probably know this if not, don't worry about it)

"Okay I think I got this. So, these are f, a, c, e " I played the notes as I sai d them. "And this is, e, g,b, d, f" "excellent. Now, this is a half note, hold this for two beats" the day continued on like that. Him teaching and explaining, and me, learning, and playing. "I think we've done fairly awesome today." he said, as he threw an arm over my s houlder and walked with me to my room after dinner. I smiled in reply. Then I just couldn't hold it in any longer, I hugged him. For once, then first time, I hugged him. "Thank you." I said over and over again. "You are most welcome sweetheart" He said as he wrapped his arms around me. I pu lled away a few seconds later. To soon I thought to myself. My cheeks heated up from that thought. "What?" he asked while looking at my red cheeks. "Nothing" I said quickly. "Hm..." he said "Mmhm..." I said with a small smile on my lips... "well..I'm going to go to bed, " I said as I backed away. "um..bye" then I took of to my room. But before I left, I heard And rew mutter, "What just happened?" I then went into my room. I got ready to go to bed, dressi ng in a night gown. It was pink and short. I tried it on, definitely silk, and it was very com fy. I took it off, then jumped in the shower, washing my hair in the process. I did everything I ne eded to do in there including washing my face, drying my hair, and etc. I then eagerly stepped into the comfy nightgown. After that I slipped into the nice comfortable bed and let the darkness take my mind and body over. Later that night, I awoke. I looked at a clock that was on a nightstand. 2:00 A.

M it read. I still felt tired but I couldn't go back to sleep. So I decided to get out of bed, not bothering to put on a robe. I don't think that Andrew will be up and my nightgown was comfy, and I don't think anyone will be awake.

I made my way out of the room, and to the stairs. I silently made my way to the kitchen and went straight for the fridge. I grabbed some sprite (by some I mean a 1 liter bo ttle) and then I got some 'Ben& Jerry'. I dug in, I think Ben &Jerry, Sprite, and blueberry panca kes are my favorite thing in the world. The thought about blueberry pancakes bring Andrew into my mind. I sighed. Why di d I blush earlier? Is it because, I have feelings for him? Of course I have feelings for h im! He helped me get off the streets, though I was only on the streets for less than 24 hours but still, I could be dead from loss of blood or something. But I have feelings for him that I shouldn 't be having that's for sure. And I didn't know how to stop them. And it scared me. I put the ice cream back in the freezer, and leaned against a counter, eyes clos ed, as I put the Sprite to my lips. I am going to have to go to the bathroom so bad... I thought "I knew you said that you liked Sprite but..." I heard a familiar voice say. I o pen my eyes to see Andrew was about a foot away from me. I gasped, causing me to choke on the S prite. He immediately started to pack my back, I cleared my throat once my throat cleared up . "Sorry" he said. "No problem" I whispered then I looked down. My face turned red as I realized wh at I was wearing. I felt Andrew's eyes look over me, I shivered and tense. Waiting for hi m to tell me how disgusting I looked. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw his mouth open, I qu ickly closed my sprite, and took it with me as I made my way to my bedroom. "Ally, wait, what's-" I closed the door and locked it. "Ally?" I heard Andrew call from the other side of the door. I didn't answer for once. I know it's rude but I don't want to talk to him right now. I got up and went to bed, thinki ng about how ugly I look, and how perfect Andrew was. Me+Him=Never. A tear rolled down my che ek as I fell into a deep black hole that was nothing but darkness. Andrew's POV "Ally?" I called, I knew she was in there but she wasn't answering back. I frown ed, what did I do? I teleported onto her balcony, hoping the door there wasn't locked, and luck ily it wasn't. I walked in, she was asleep. I would normally say that she was beautiful but now, I couldn't. because all I could focus on was how I made her cry.

I almost felt like crying myself. I have to make it up to her tomorrow. I just g ot to, but what can I do? I sat on a sofa that she had in her room. Since she loves blueberry pa ncakes, I know that is going to be included in the breakfast I am planning to cook her. I have no idea how to

make it up to her to be honest. I thought all night long wondering what I could do to make her happy... then I finally got an idea. Ally's POV I woke up the next morning and immediately went to the bathroom. My eyes were a little red, for crying a little before going to sleep, but it wasn't bad. My hair was a mess but that was normal for me in the mornings. My clearish-grayish eyes looked sad. My mouth twi sted into a frown. I then, just jumped into the shower. I did everything I needed to do, then got o ut, wrapping a towel around me and exiting the bathroom. I went straight to the closet, got dre ssed, and left my hair to dry naturally. I was wearing some dark blue shorts, (A/N soffe shorts to be exact) and a black camisole. I slipped on some socks, and walked out of my room. "Where to go?" I mumbled to myself. I decided to get some food first. I walked i nto the kitchen, and tried my best to ignore Andrew. "Good Morning" He said cheerfully. "Morning" I said. I went to the cabinets, and found something that said, 'Pop-ta rts'. It was a strawberry flavor. I grabbed a pack then I left the kitchen. I think I'm going t o go to the gardens, and maybe check on Ellan and his mom. So I went out to the gardens, and just walked around until I found Ellan. "Hey" "Hey" (A/N remember that she reads the wolves mind) "How's your mom?" I asked. "She's going great! Ooo, you should see her! Come on!" He thought all excited. I laughed and followed him to her. "Hey" I whispered once we found her. She was under a large tree. "Hello princess, thank you so much!" "Are you feeling okay?" I didn't think I helped that much... I don't have healin g powers or anything. "Yes, I am feeling just fine." She thought. "OK...are...are you still dying?" I whispered lowly. "I don't know..." I frowned at that.

"Ally! Ally! Come on, I have a surprise for you!" I heard Andrew's voice call. A surprise? "Go ahead. See you later princess" "See you" I said as I got up, and headed in the direction Andrew's voice was com ing from. I found him, along with Andraya and Gabe. "Hey!" I said happily. "Ally, today you and Andraya are going on a shopping spree, to the spa, and out to eat, and ...anything else you girls want to do. It's a girl day, just for you two, an d some of Andraya's friends. I was anxious. Her friends? I never met them before... but I was excited to have just a girl's day out. And now that I thought about it, I've spent most of my time with Andrew, but none really by myself or with another girl... Then out the trees cam e out five beautiful girls. They all were beautiful. A lot prettier than me of course. I don t see why Andrew doesn t pick one of them for a soul mate. .. The first one had a bottom lip piercing, on the right. She had hazel eyes, and some make up on. (A/N Only eyeliner and mascara! ) this on Kali. The sarcastic, smart, secret keeper one out of the bunch! id. Andraya sa

Hey you can call me Kal. Kal said as she waved a hand in the air. I just waved bac k at her with a smile, not sure what to do. The next one had brunette hair just past her shoulders. It had a wave to it, and she had bright green eyes with a touch of yellow. This is Elizabeth Madison. Hey, you can just call me Lizzy. Hi Then the next girl, was about 5 2, and had dark brown hair with green eyes that ha d blue around the pupil. By the looks of it, she was athletic. In a feminine way, not t oo much muscle. This is Shay-la Fraley. The athletic one Hey, just call me Shay! She said happily.

Hi I said quietly. I didn t even realize at the moment that Andrew had left The next girl was very curvy. Her fire orange hair down to the middle of her chest, and her se

a blue eyes stood out against her pale skin. Rachel Baker. She s the shy one when you first meet but trust me when I say, appear ances are VERY deceiving. Ha ha but don t worry she s friendly. Hey, you can call me Ray Hi I whispered. She said quietly.

And finally Gracie Shuster. Loud, shy, and random one of the group. She had short blonde hair, shoulder length, and green eyes like the forest. (A/N her eyes changes wit h her mood,

and she dies her hair very often.) rprise if

She dies her hair very often. . . So don t be su

every week she has a different hair color. My eyes widened slightly. oh. You can just call me Grace I nodded and smiled. Andraya, I mean, A s

Oh, I forgot, you can call me A. Andraya is sort of a mouthful aid.

okay, so Kal, Lizzy, Shay, Ray, Grace, and A? I asked pointing to each one of them . They all nodded happily. Since they all had nicknames, then maybe I should too? And everyone this is Ally! A told everyone one. I said as I thought of something I liked. They lau

You can just call me.. Sprite! ghed. okie dokie sprite.

Kal said still laughing.

Alright, so Sprite we have to go now, so we can meet up with the other girls. A sa id. Oh, there s more? The girls laughed again.

Yes, they are friends, but also body guards. Oh, okay, let s go. Hey, A Yea What is today? it s the 14th. Of June I gasped. I said excitedly. My birthdays use to suck but now, I' I said as we were walking towards what I assume to be the car.

really? Today s my birthday!! m with Andrew and friends. TODAY S YOUR BIRTHDAY?!?!?!?!

they all yelled in unison.

OMG! OKAY, you all continue going on to the car, me and Grace are going to get something. A yelled. What are you going to get? I asked. She said

Oh, Grace wanted to borrow some clothes from me so I'm going to show her quickly. I shrugged. And they were off to the house. You know today is also Rain s birthday?

Shay asked from beside me. I shook my head.

Oh of course you don t know her yet. But anyway, there are two Rain s and one of them are Rain McMurdo, and today s her birthday, I think you ll like her She said.

Really? The same birthday that s awesome! I can t wait to meet her. We made it to the car, Kal, Lizzy, Shay, and Ray all asked me questions too. It was amazing how ma ny questions they can ask in a period of five minutes. So how is your relationship with Andrew? Lizzy asked excitedly.

well I m his girlfriend? I said remembering the day when he saved me from my dad at the mall, and he announced me as his girlfriend. Though I said it like a questio n. Shay, Kal, and Ray all smiled thoughtfully, while Lizzy squealed. I have an idea! Shay said.

Yea? Ray asked, as red car came into view. ( it s a R8 Spyder, my dream car!!!! It a lso has a v12 engine, up to 200 mph!! J and 3 liter! Sorry I had to share that..) Behind that was a blue car( A blue convertible another car that I adore! Its Aud i's new A5 & S5 Cabriolets a 2 liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.2L V6.333 horsepower V6) Then the was sleek black one. ( A Aston Martin Rapide 6.0 liter V12 and over 180 mph. Behind that was a silver one. (2010 Audi R8 V10 5.2 liter, 525 horsepower V10 0-62 in 3 .9 seconds and will get the R8 to a top speed of 196 mph awesome right??) Then there was another silver one. (A 2011 Lexus Halo LFA super car, 552 horsepo wer!) And then there was a deep red car. (2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35 will accelerate from 0 100k m/h in 4.8 seconds and obstruct accelerating at 250km/h (155mph). (A/N aren t those cars AWESOME!!! You can Google them 2) So, what do you think Sprite? Kal asked me. um, what? they laughed. What do you think about getting something that will make Andrew s mouth drop? I hear d from behind me. There stood A, along with Grace. Why? I asked.

Well..I mean its your birthday so..you know you want to feel special. And trust me this is the way to do it. *Andrew s POV 5 minutes earlier* Andrew!!!! s. Me and Gabe heard. We turned to see Andraya, and Gracie running up to u

Andraya went up to me, and smacked me on the back of the head. Hey! I yelled. She yelled.

You dimwit! You didn t tell me it was Sprite s birthday!!! Who is sprite?

Ally! That s her nickname! Now, why didn t you tell me it was her birthday?!?! Her 16 th birthday at that?!?!?!?! A girls best birthday! Its her birthday? She didn t tell me! Andraya would ve tackled me if Gabe wasn t holding her down. Okay, I m calm now let go. So here is the plan. We are going out all day with Sprit e, while

you two dim wits get the party together. Some of the girls will come back early, so just me

and Sprite will come back later. So you guys, invite some people over. NO PERVET S. While us girls go shopping, we ll get Sprite an outfit, pedicure the whole 9 yards! K? The girls come back at 5, me and Spritey will be back around 6:30ish. Get it? Got it? Good! We re set! Now hand me your credit card. I handed her my credit card, knowing that Ally was going to be in possession in it. Then her and Gracie ran off. I got the perfect gift. Do you think Ally can drive? To be honest. No. but I think you will be able to teach her. What type of car? Hm we will just have to see.

*Ally s Father POV* There was a knock at the door. Who the hell is it?! erself a man. She. Was. Mine. I yelled. I was still pissed about that bitch who had found h

Hey! It was the skank I used to try and make a scene with a grocery store. That di dn t go as planned either. what do you want skank? Her eyes narrowed at me, and I swore they flashed red. I gulped. But kept my stance. I have a preposition for you. lookShut up. She hissed? What they hell was she? Now listen, and god dammit you better listen good. I am a vampire ,and I will snap your neck in half if you don t help m e. I want that guy. He is the future king, and I want to be rich and loaded, and I need your he lp to get that winch out of the way. wow. I knew you were on that stuff but how much have you had today. She growled at me. She growled at me! Then I saw two long canines form out of her mouth. I star ted screaming. Mare ran out of her bedroom and into the live room in just a short si lk night gown. She started screaming too and then left my ass there as she ran for the door. Na uh uh. I need you too. The skank said as she locked all of the doors. She walke d towards us. I turned and ran into the kitchen, but as soon as I got there, she w as waiting for me there. Then she lunged at me, her fangs extended. Andrew POV

Hello?

I asked on the phone.

Hey Andrew! What s up? Hey Clare! Um, well my girlfriend, AllyYou have a girlfriend?! I laughed

Yes, I do, in fact today is her birthday I was wondering if you mightYes! What should I get her? Is she a preppy bitchShe was cut off by my growl.

Okay, well I take that as a no, so, does she have a favorite color or something? Umm... : Don't tell me you don't know! Well there is a perfectly good reason for it! Uh huh, like? I can t tell you now, come to her party, and I ll tell you. Okay She sighed then she hung up.

Clare POV My heart ached at the thought of Ally. I once had a friends named Ally, She had black hair, and gray eyes, that almost looked clear. She was beautiful. I sighed, I wish I c ould see her again but she thinks I'm dead. Andrew s POV After a few minutes of severe thinking, I finally knew about what I could get Al ly. I can only hope that she will like it. I think I got it Got what exactly? Ally s Present, I wonder what she would think.. Oh? Well what? A 2011 Mclaren mp4 No way dude! Wait, your going to teach her how to drive right? Yea, I can teach her, it shouldn t be too hard You should, I think it would be nice to be able to go somewhere without having to depend on someone else. Hmm... well, let s get started. I ll invite people, you take care of decorations, and I ll I announced to Gabe, who was sitting on the sofa.

make sure everyone brings gifts. Then we can go out and get Ally s Present. Alright Captain. around. Gabe said as he grabbed his keys, but he paused then turned back

What do you get a 16 year old? he asked, A human 16 year old for that matter? And what do you buy for a 16 year old girl s birthday party

Ally s POV Hanging out with the girls was fun. We were currently in a jewelry shop, Kal sai d she wanted to look around. SO we went in, and boy did we have fun. We tried on hundr eds if not thousands of jewelry. On the way there, we met up with three other girls. Roy la t, who goes by Ro, Rain McCurdo, and Rain Whispers, but we call her Whisper. Hey, Sprite, what do you think of this? shoulder. I was speechless. I went over to Lizzy, and looked over her

Its a Ruby and Diamond pendant. Do you like it? Its beautiful I whispered. Then again everything in the store was gorgeous I ll take that as a yes. Well, i think I'm done here, lets go! elry store, no one bought anything. Or so i thought. Lizzy s POV Oh crap! I left my purse in the shop I'm going to go get it. what I was I lied. I figured out We all exited the jew

going to get Ally, the ruby and diamond pendant. It was gorgeous if i do say so myself. Do you need me to come with you? Ally asked.

Nope, yal go ahead, I ll catch up! And i took off towards the store. I m pretty sure t hat the other girls would keep Ally busy, I think they know what I am going to do. Oh, hello again, do you need anything? The man at counter asked. he had blonde hai r that was comed back, and piercing blue eyes. He was adorable! Yes, I want that Ruby and Diamond pendant. Of course He replied. Do you want an inscription?

put, Ally and then a -K and a heart and smiley face. Alright he said as he chuckled. I asked confused.

What s so funny? A smiley face?

I don t see a problem with it.

i said as I crossed my arms across my chest.

there s no problem, I just think its funny. Your weird. Thank you Even though i thought he was weird, I couldn t help the smile that came

across my face. It will be ready in an hour Can you deliver it? Yes i can. Where to?

Holly Park drive. Threeson Street, 3754 (A/N i just made that up) His eyes widen ed as he put that address into the computer. He knew who Andrew was, so he must be a vamp ire. The majesty s? Yes. Are you his mate? oh! of course not! I'm just friends with him, and he found his mate, and today is her birthday, a surprise party, so that means a surprise gift. Oh, I see. His face looked a little relieved.

Well, I ll see you later. Bye! and thanks! I said as i walked out of the shop. Alright, I'll see you soon. What did he mean by that? I followed Ally s scent to fin d the girls, they were getting their hair done. As I walked in, I saw a woman on the p hone. the prince s mate? Oh, well, alert everyone!.... don t make it too obvious! Its a sur prise remember!...*sigh* damn the girl who is his mate... The woman looked like she is in her mid 20 s. Her black hair was in a bob, and her yellow eyes were flaming with anger. I took a seat, and immediately someone was taking me to get my hair done. but not just anyone, its my gay friend, Dan. Hey hon! How are you doing today? Good Dan, you? Fantastic! I got a newbie today, she s human He whispered in my ear. This mall was mostly vampires, actually, but there are humans here that don t even realize that we re different. hey! That s my friend your talking about! Ally was moment And she knows about us I mouthed to him. if retty sure that the vampire girls here would know that she .a mate of the prince. and you don t even want to know what happens the only human in here for the i were to say it out loud, mi p was the birthday girl...a.k then.

Oh, i got cha! This is so exciting!! Okay, so, what do you want to do today? I think just a nice wash, and then some loose curls. Alright sugar, let s get started The shop wasn t too big, and wasn t too small. Just rig ht for me, and the girls to chat while our hair was getting fix. A/N Don t worry, soon all of the girls POV will be included, just be patient)

Ally s POV We were currently getting our hair done. I had no idea what I wanted to do to mi ne, so I just let Grace decided. I think it would look good if not great. So, Sprite, remember how we were going to make your boyfriend s mouth drop? asked. Yes. Rolyat

Well, here is the plan. We are going to find you a dress that is so amazing!!,that....that..um..i don t know but will do something good! We all laughed at her, well she laughed with us. Alright that sounds like a plan?

Whisper said.

That s only part of the plan, we have to make you look like a princess, not that yo u don t already look like one, but you get the idea. Manicure, pedicure, spa, massage, s hoes, and i don t think you are going to need that much makeup,i mean your gorgeous! Ray said. I blushed, I didn t really think of myself what they call gorgeous . I agree, I think just some eyeliner, lil bit of mascara, a tad of blush for a her pale face would cut it, oh and you have to do something with those lips! I think you shoul d show them off, so some lipstick? A dude with a name tag that said Dan. He had dark brown ha ir that was short , just above his eyebrows, and a metal ring like thing on his right side o f his lip. Ally, Dan, Dan, Ally Hey Hi He said. He didn t seem like the shy type at all. Lizzy said.

And if you must know, he is gay, so don t be surprised when a hot guy walks by and he is all over them I laughed at what Shay said. Well, just go ahead and spill my business like that! Girl what is wrong with you! Everyone laughed. I think I like this dude already. I thought. Should I be worried? I asked joking, He sig

Oo, honey i would say yes, but your boyfriend is straight from what I heard hed. I laughed again.

Hey Dan, you know we have to go shopping today, and I think you might want to com e along? Ray asked Yes! Why? We are going to make the boys mouth drop! Rain said excitedly. Then she reached up and whispered in his ear, before sitting back down under the dryer. Rain POV I leaned up to tell him the real reason. We are having a surprise party for Ally, its her 16th birthday, your invited too

Alright!

He whispered joyful. is?

You know who her boyfriend

Yes. And she is one lucky bitch! Ally s POV

When my hair was finished I was told to wait. I waited for a moment until They b ring me over to a mirror with a dresser. There were bottles, black bottles, that you can t see what s inside, scissors, come, brush and spray. I still had bag on my hair from when I sat unde r the dryer. I looked in the mirror and saw all of the girls already ready. Lizzy had her brunette hair in lose curls, ending at her shoulder blades, it loo ked longer than it did before, even though it was in curls. Weird. Kal s black hair was in small ringlets that ended just past her shoulder. Next, A s blonde hair was in big curly bun. Shay s dark brown hair, was curls all over, and half of it pulled back. What s up wi th the curl thing going on? I almost laughed at that thought. Ray s fire orange hair was in a ponytail. Curly ponytail, with straight bangs that was going to the right, but didn t get in the way of her eye. Grace s blonde hair, was now black, with yellow streaks. Ro(Roylat) Brownish black hair, was cute and simple. Down, and curly at the ends . Whisper s brown hair had waves that created a river down her back. And finally, Rain s chocolate brown hair and purple streaks was nice and straight, and put up into a neat, professional bun, and 2 ringlets were left out in the front, on each side of her face, and 2 in the back on each side. Dan got to work on my hair after washing out the conditioner i had. It took abou t two hours, and the girls were really excited. I finally then got to look at my hair. My black hair, was just a little bit thin ner than usual, but still held thick volume and my once same-length hair, was now what they call layers. Instead of it being wavy, it was now straight, and glossy give it a chine. and w hen I moved my head the slightest, my hair would move with it. My hair was also now, tangled-fr ee. I put my hand through my hair, wow, its so soft d gave a big hug to Dan. I whispered. I heard chuckling from all around. I then got up, an

You are amazing! How did you do it?

I asked stepping back from him. But show I smiled again. Grace sung

That, is something I can not tell I frowned.

Well, let s pay while Dan puts his stuff up, so we can go dress shopping.

. Nothing. Nothing is what I found for my Make-Andrew s-Mouth-Drop-Dress. I pouted. There were some that I consider -make-tears-come-into-my-eyes dress, and others were p retty but I just didn t like them enough to even give a second glance. We were in a store call Helina, pretty expensive. I turned away from a Pink and Black dress, it had wayyy to many ruffles. I sighed. I was in the back of the store, meaning I looked from

the front, to the back. Maybe we should just go-wait, what s that? There was a door, a same color. I know I shouldn t do lse but what was in front of me. en I saw another one, hm...I grabbed running past Dan, and the girls. white door, so it was hard to see, since the walls were the this, but I'm curious. I gasped at what I saw, I saw nothing e Perfect. i thought, Just perfect. I quickly picked it up, th that one too, and ran to the dressing rooms, in the process

Sprite? They all said. I ignored them and they were quiet when they saw I had a dr ess in hand. Once at the dressing rooms, I quickly stripped and pulled the dress over m y head. Hmm... I don t know. Spritey!!! Let us see! I heard Dan s and A s voice yell.

No, I look stupid I said as i quickly shook my head. Honey, I doubt you look stupid in anything! Grace said.

Come on! Shay yelled. I almost laughed, i thought it was funny the way she said it . We won t laugh Lizzy said. And we will give you our honest opinions alright Kal promised.

I opened the door, but only let them see my head. Kal said sarcasti

Wow, that looks great on you, I never could have thought of that cally. I stepped out from behind the door. All six mouths dropped. See, I told you that I look stupid! I exclaimed.

Stupid?! What are you talking about?! Your gorgeous Really? I asked quietly.

Ray said. I blushed

Honey, If only I wasn t gay...all well...

Dan sighed. I guess that s a good thing?

I guess you don t have to wear a dress that barely covers your ass to make a guy s mo uth drop. Kal said. Well there is another one.. Let us see! I went back and changed into the other purple dress. Purple is officia lly my fav color now. Wow! They said. A yelled. Then suddenly, a lady with yellow h

mm hmm, Andrew is going to love this air, and green eyes was in front of me.

Are you Andrew s mate?!

She screamed at me.

Then in a fluent, and quickly movement, Roylat, Whispers, and Rain where protect ing me. Rolyat, had the yellow woman in a headlock, and Whisper, and Rain where in front of me in a crouch. Kal, A, Dan, Lizzy, Grace, and Ray were tense around me. Get off of me The lady screamed. I'm going to kill her!

Not if we kill you first" Ro said to the lady. Get her out of here, Rain said

We ll pay for the dresses Whisper said, as she planned to attack the lady. Dan quickly picked me up and the other dress, and ran out of the door, with ever yone but Ro, Rain, and Whisper. Everyone got into cars, Dan decided that I should ride wi th him. Which i didn t mind. I sighed, well,...i guess we re coming home early. I wonder what Andr ew and Gabe are doing? alright, so Sprite hon? Whisper asked. Yes? We are going to go to A s house. Is that okay? We re going to get you ready to make Andrew s mouth drop Alright. let s go! The girls laughed at my excitement. And I rolled my eyes. (Yepp, they taught her that lol) -At 5:45 P.M that night Alright hon, we are all done! Now let s go! its takes exactly 45 minutes to get to Andrew s house! A said. Hey Watch out for your hair! Ray said.

And pick up your dress! Shay hollered. Thank god they told me, if they didn t i m pret ty sure that I would look a mess... its the first time that I think that I am confi dent in what I m wearing. No bruises to cover, and no black eyes and cuts to worry about people t ouching. Just me. And let me tell you A s house was AMAZING!!!! Not as amazing as Andrew s but clo se. I think her favorite color was green,because ALOT of the things there were green, and Gabe lived with her. He stopped by to get something, I don t know what though. A made him paint his room a pretty dark green(Not a shit green and PRETTY green) . Oh yea, she was crazy about green. (Sorry i am in a rush so I am not going to expla in what it looks like, USE YOUR IMAGINATION PEOPLE!) I was nervous break down by the time we got back home. Kali handed me a box of t issues to clear up the sweat off my forehead but, i took them and instead use them to wipe sweat from my armpits. Everyone laughed, I didn t see what was so funny -_-. But anyway, as w e made it closer and closer, the more tissues I used. Hon, stop! Why are you so nervous?! He s going to love this! And you! Lizzy exclaime d. I took a deep breathe, and felt everyone relaxed, but then I saw something. The ho use. I felt

like I was going to faint. And that is exactly what I did. Goodnight World. (A/N as you can see, she has pick up some more personality from hanging out arou nd

them...) Al? are you okay? Can you hear me? A beautiful voice called. Who is Al?

Al? I croaked out as I fluttered my eyes open. I saw a pink shade, then Andrew s fac e. He s, blushing? I just thought I could give you a nickname? ButIts fine, I like it. Hm...thank you..um I thought for a moment, Andy. That s your nic kname. Man, nicknames are so much fun! But there are so many to remember *Pouts* Andrew laughed. Yea, they are fun. He said as he stared at my face. huh, almost like I was the onl y thing that mattered. But no bond, soul mate bond or not, can make him feel that right? I don't know... I will have to ask him more about it later. Lizzy s POV I was worried, What the hell happened to Ally?! Are you alright Miss? I spun around to see the blonde hair guy from the store. And for the first time, I looked into hie piercing blue eyes. Wow. The only thing I could fo cus on, was that this man in front of me was my everything. He was my soul mate. Ally POV Andrew lifted me from where I laid But I didn t even turn to see what I was laying on. My eyes was focused on him. I don t get it Andy. What sweetheart? How... Hm? How you, the Vampire King for God s Sake s, end up with a human girl. I mean, I was a lone with no one, and yet you picked me? It doesn t make sense, I m pretty sure that I ca n find a vampire girl, worth having you, who wants youYou don t want me? Oh no! I -I didn t mean it like that! I meant like..um..its just that I-i d-do want yo-ou but why should be forced to be with me? B-because of some stupid bond! I had tears in my ears by the time i finished. Yes, I know that I cared for Andrew, but the fact that t I stated using his nickname. A smile tugged on his lips,

he only reason he has a bond with me, is the reason he is staying with me, hurts. The fact that mi llions of girls, human, or vampire, want him. Hurts. The fact that even though we had a bond, he could still

leave for someone else, hurts. Ally POV It was quiet for a moment between me and Andrew. Why did I have to say something ?! Me and my big mouth! I should ve just kept quiet. Ally? I heard his handsome voice say. I glanced up at him to see him staring back intently. I quickly looked down. Ally, It isn t just the bond. I The bond just let s us know who is our soul mate. If I hadn t been walking around that night, and haven t seen you, I probably wouldn t ever have a girlfriend. Ally, babe, you can t just think that the bond picks random people for us to mate with, the bond, its...it s sort of like a living thing in a way. It decides who is best for us, while we have a lot a like, we have some differences. And while my life hasn t been a lo t of pain, your s have. You are broken, but I m trying to fix you, and I think it s going pretty well. Al we were and are meant for each other, and wither you like it or not, I am going to be here. So please just stop with all the questions of why you, and just be with me. I sighed , trying to hold the tears back. But I just ended up with them falling. Happy tears though, I guess he is right. Thank you I whispered. Anytime babe When did babe started to become a nickname? Just now He said as he shrugged. I laughed a little as he smiled, and then got up to go to the bathroom. I looked in the mirror, I looked just fine, besides the tears. I w iped them away, blinked a few times then went back out, to not only see Andrew, but the rest of the girls as well, well except Lizzy. Where is she? Okay Okay! We are now behind plans so everyo ne downstairs! A yelled. But Andrew didn t move. Plans? I asked. She looked at me, ,smirked then strutted out of the room with Gabe . I raised an eyebrow at Andrew. Come on, Princess Princess? He shrugged. Can t I give you more than one nickname? He asked as he looked down at me, with a puppy dog face. Sure I smiled. He held out an arm, which I lopped mine through, and led me to the stairs. As

we got to the top of the stairs, I saw that everything was dark. out? I asked. Andrew laughed, and shook his head. No

Did the power go

I turned just in time to see the lights flash on, and people yelling,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLY!!! Looking around I saw some faces that were familiar, some th at were not. A big sign said HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLY in purple, hanging from a wall. Chai rs, and tables had candles on them but they weren t lit, where on the sides. While there w as a big space in the middle of the floor, for dancing probably. Wow.. I whispered, So..do you like it? His masculine voice asked from behind me. I looked up , and sm iled broadly. I heard cheering in the distance, and clapping though I didn t pay much a ttention. Andrew blue eyes were all I could see. He took my hand, not breaking eye contact , and whispered, I got something special for you What? I can t say...until we are alone tonight He said as he bent his head to kiss me, I was

blushing furiously, though I kissed back. Then I heard some music come on. Today was a fairytale You were the prince I used to be a damsel in distress Andrew led me down the stairs, arm in arm. You told me I was pretty When I looked like mess Today was a fairytale. He wrapped his arms around my waist, and I guided my hands around his neck and r ested my head against his chest, trying to hide my blush. I could feel him chuckle. We da nce for a little bit, with only us on the dance floor. Then suddenly, a new song was on. You think I m pretty without any make up on You think I m funny when I tell the punch line wrong. I know you get me So I let my walls come down, down Everyone ran to the dance floor and started dancing. I was hungry, and saw a tab le near the a wall. I walked over, with Andrew following close behind. There were these rainbo w cookie, yellow, green, and red. Mm. I just about to reach for one, when a pale hand bump ed into mine. I looked up to say sorry. But I couldn t because I was distracted just by wh o it was.

Clare?

This can t be, she s supposed to be dead. My dead sister.

Holy Shit I heard her musical voice mumble as she dropped a cookie. I slowly back away until I bumped into Andrew s chest. I shook my head, I can t be mistaking. Or can I? Maybe this is all a dream, and mother going to pour water on my face to tell me to get my ugly ass up. Ally? Ally what s wrong? Andrew asked as he turned me around, holding my face in his tender, cold, hands. She can t be real. She s dead! I saw her die! I whisper fiercely. Who princess? Her I said as I pointed her out. Ally The Clara look alike said. I turned to look at her. She looked different. Her brunette hair that used to be in loose curls are now in ringlets that flowed to her waist. Her belly that used to pop out a little was completely flat. Her eyes were sharper, crisper, though they are still full of kindness. Ally, you know her? Of course! That s Clara, the onethat was like a sister. Andrew finished. He looked up at her. Who turned you? He asked. Your father She whisper as he eyes stayed locked with mine. No, my father never turned anyone. Now that I think about it, I never even met And rew s father. I tore my eyes from my friend look alike to take interest in the people gracefully floating around on the floor. But there was someone in the corner, not doing any thing but just standing there with their hoods on. Then two other people who came over from a h allway and joined him. I think I saw their lips moving but I wasn t sure. Suddenly, one of the heads popped up and looked directly at me, and the hood cam e off as well. Dad. I looked to the other people and found that its was also my mother an d my sister (remember the one from the store? I forgot her name! But I'm going to call her K ate, idk if that s right sorry if I confuse you!) Hello She mouthed to me. I was still from shock. "Um...Andrew... I think...I think we should go" I whispered to him, not taking m

y eyes off of them for one second. He looked to were I was looking. "Guards!!!" Andrew yelled. But it was

too late. Andrew was pushed over with the crowd that was scrambling over the bal lroom. Like ants scattering all over the place on a piece of cake, going wild. The three fam iliars were attacking with a sudden group of people who had just gotten there. "Andrew" I yelled. I could see his eyes though that's all. People were pushing m e to the ground, though i kept managing to get back up. I shoved a beautifully looking wo man out of my way, who then return glared at me for a second. Then a knife went through her chest. Her back arched, and she tried to scream, but it came out as whimpers. The murderer dropped the corpse to the floor, looking me dead in the eye. I felt my chest squeeze, an d i started to gasp. My hands found their way to my hair. To anyone else looking, it would look like I was trying to pull my hair out. "Hello, darling" He deep, creepy voice shot through me like a bullet. It sounded familiar....the guy who held me back when I watch my dad shoot Claire... i looked back at him wi th fear written all over my face. He took his bloody knife, and positioned it in the cen ter of my chest. "You daddy wants you home. But I think i should just kill you instead. I know yo u don't want to go back there, its going to be twice as bad, at least, then what it was before y ou ran away. Do you want to die?" "No sir, please I...I don't want die" I tried to move back but he gripped my arm . I really don't want to die, I rather go trough all the pain in the world..then to lose Andrew. To never be able to see him again. "But it would be so much better than going back with them" "I won't go with them, I'll leave some where else then!" I said as i tried to je rk my arm out of his hold. But that was a mistake. The knife easily cut through my skin making th e my blood run down my dress. I gasped at the painful sensation. My hands flew to my chest as my knees gave out under me. "Maybe you'll understand why I did this once you talk to Jesus. Tell him I said hi okay?" Then he walked away. His footsteps seem to echo, louder than any other pair of feet s huffling. Most of the people have gotten out by now. But about hundred people were still trying to get out. Keyword, trying. The black cloaked men captured the unlucky people. Some had kni ves stuck in them. Just laying on the floor, a soulless body. "Andrew?" I whisper. What I didn't notice; that he was already by my side.

"Its going to be okay baby. Someone is on the way alright?" He looked like he wa s about to go in tears, yet go and rip someone to shreds. Princess?! We are sorry, we couldn't get here in time because of those annoying little pests going wild. What can we do?

Help, Andrew until help arrives. Protect him. Yes ma'am Three wolves surrounded me, while two wolves stay beside Andrew. The rest of the wolves were in a fighting stance. The few people left, back away, while the black cloak s stepped forward, they almost looked like they were smiling, but i couldn't really tell. Then chaos started. People flew through the roof, and busted through window and more cloaked people followed right after them. The pack attacked all the cloaked people. Groans, screams, and whimpers were heard through the place. but that's all I heard, before darkness came to me smiling. Andrew's POV I heard a painful gasp run through the air and the smell of blood. I turned arou nd once I finished off one the cloaked men that attacked me. My angel. "Ally?" I pushed through the people trying to get to her. "Get the fuck out of m y way!" I said as I shoved people to the ground. it was rude, but its not like they were t he one in pain...yet. I finally got to her seeing blood seep down her dress, and her on th e floor in pain. Seeing a man walk away leaving a knife on the floor. "Ally" I whispered to myself as I sat down. She turned to look at me. "Andrew?" "it's going to be okay baby. Someone is on the way alright?" I was beyond furiou s. I couldn't leave her here by herself, but I couldn't just let these people hurt my kingdom, and i couldn't let them stay here in case they got to Ally. Just then two wolves surrounded me, and three surrounded Ally. I guess they got her, now I'm going to go and kill every bastard who was involved with this, because who ever was involve with this, was involve with hurting my Ally. The rest of the pack took a fighting stance, a nd cloaked people stepped forward accepting the challenge. Almost smiling, they tho ught my wolves were weak, but they weren't, they were the strongest pack in the count ry if not the world.

I ran, using my vampire speed, and tore off the first head of the black coated p erson that was within my reach. My guards finally were able to get through the screami ng people, and started to join me. I saw the wolves started to kill too, and out of the corner of my eye I saw Clara, get passed Ally's guard wolves and carries Ally upstairs. I turned around just in time to catch a knife that was inches away from my chest. A wolf on my right tore open his abdomen, as the blood started going, he tore off the head th en ran and jumped onto another surrounding black coat while I sunk my fangs into anothe r's neck. We were winning. The only things that were dying were the cold hearted bas tards Who three of them were trying to escape. I followed them outside where the garden was. "Where do you think you're going?" I looked around, there were two women...thoug h I'm sure there was three who tried to escape... "Prince Andrew" A woman said. She looked familiar... and so did the other woman. .. Ally's mother! And Ally's so called "sister". "So you are the man who is keeping My Bitch" Ally's mother hissed at me, baring her fangs. "If you are going to change someone, you should at least teach them who to respe ct" I hissed back, talking to Ally's "sister" but looking at her mother. "And just who the hell do you think you are?" She hissed at me though slight smu gness and amusement in her eyes... "I am the prince of this kingdom, that's who I am. You should be grateful that I haven't killed you...yet. For everything that you did to Ally!" I hissed back. A bark er upted our argument I turned to not only see two wolves running at me full speed, but a man that was aiming at me with a knife. The wolves quickly jumped, though not fast e nough, and I didn't move before he could stab my right under the chest. I groaned as i fell to

the pavement, but not before I saw the wolves tear the man apart. I got up, igno ring the pain and went after Ally's "sister" . Jumping on her back, I twisted her neck so she could see my eyes. "Never mess with my mate" She nodded scared, I think she even peed on herself.. She thinks that I am going to let her go. To bad. I twisted her neck all the way aro und. Her face hardened, and blood was gushing everywhere. I heard a scream, i turned, and Ally's mother was enraged. She looked at me with accusing eyes. "You. You son of a-.....AAAHHH!" She screamed as she lunged at me. the wolves ta ckled her but she threw them off. My vision blurred for a few seconds, and I felt some thing claw at my face as my body fell limp to the ground. I was loosing to much blood, to fast. Ally's POV " Ally, Ally, are you okay?" I opened my, that felt like bricks. "I'm okay." I responded. I looked up and was disappointed, those weren't the blu e eyes I wanted to see. "Hey, Clara, where's Andrew?" I asked looking around the room, to find it was ju st me, three wolves, and Clara. I'm still not over the fact that she is alive, but I can frea k out later, I need to find Andrew. I tried to sit up, but my chest ached, and creamed in pain. i ga sp as I fell back onto the bed. "Don't try to get up. I'm almost finish healing, just one more minute okay?" I i mpatiently waited for her to finish. I couldn't help but think about Andrew and if he was o kay. What if he was hurt? What if someone got to him and he's laying on the ground bleeding to d eath? Anxiety crept into my stomach. "I'm finish" I shot up. But ended falling down because of the pain. I groaned. "I'm sorry but just because I healed the wound doesn't mean I healed the pain... mi sorry." "its okay." I gasped. I got back up trying to forget the pain. And went as fast as I can through the halls down stairs. My breathing increased as I kept going through the halls.

"AAAAHHH!" I heard a scream screech towards me. My body turned to the doors that lead to the gardens. Andrew!

"Andrew?" I whispered as I pushed myself to run to the gardens. My mother pushed off two wolves and jumped on a bloody Andrew. She started crawling at him. I felt like I was in a nightmare. The one were there are three people. The killer, soon to be victim, a nd trying-tobesavior. The killer, my mother. The victim, Andrew. The trying-to-be-savior, Me. I felt like I couldn't get there fast enough, like the nightmare was making me go slower on pu rpose, my feet and legs feel like bricks. While the enemy could go at full speed, and the victim, is already hurt, and in pain. Luckily my mom was never a good fighter unless she had weapons, and she doesn't have very long nails. But as I got closer, I saw that they have grown since the last time I've seen her. I jumped on her, knocking her down by surprise. "You bitch. You caused all of this, he would still be alive if you would've just kept your stupid ass home!" She yelled at me. "That never was my home! How can that be my home when I fear it! How can it be m y home when I am not welcomed there? How can it be my home when my own blood hates me l ive there! How can it be my home when that is where I am alone, hurt, and abused... How?" She was surprised that i talked back at her in that tone. I shouldn't have done it b ut I had to say it. She just didn't understand. "You're just like everyone else! Don't give a damn about anyone but yourself! Yo u make sure that you have a beautiful home, and the man but what me? Your mother?! You're ju st so damn selfish! Why didn't you take me with you? H-" "Because you didn't care!" I screamed at her. I was so distracted by our dispute that I didn't notice Clara coming up behind my mother, and the dogs dragging Andrew into the h ouse. Everything seemed to go in slow motion from that point. Clara jumped and growled at my mother. My mother turned around, shock and surprise caressed her face. Before sh e could react, Clara was straddling her, with her hands on her neck . Then she twisted, a bone cracking sound rung through the air just as the sudden pain from my chest erupte d. **** "Ally? Wake up hon." My eyes slid open, and Clara eyes were staring back at me. "He's awake" After the pain in my chest came, I fainted, though only for a few minutes . But then I

stayed up waiting for her to heal Andrew. For some reason she couldn't heal him. She stop most of the bleeding, but not completely.

I jumped up from where I fell asleep and walked over to his bed. His blue eyes f ound mine, and a smile found a way on to my face, and his. "Hey" he whispered. He breathed deeply, and his eyes went to my neck. Was he thi rsty? His blue irises darting between my eyes, and my neck. I put a hand on his cheek, and lowered myself to give him a kiss, I slowly moved my neck to his mouth. "Go ahead. I'll be fine" I felt his fangs grazed my neck. "Mm mm . . I'm sorry" Pleasure shot through me as his fangs sunk into my neck. H e managed flip me over, straddling my waist. I wrapped my arms around him as he held me ti ght. I felt wired up, like nothing could stop me in the world. I suppose he felt the same wa y, because in the next moment, my dress was on the floor in pieces. "Andrew! Ira is running in the garden can you get her please?"I yelled for my hu sband to get our daughter. "Dan, come back here!" Clara yelled to her son, who was now running outside into the gardens to run after Ira. "Ah!" My screamed fell short as I tripped and felt onto the floor."Nick!" I yell ed as my son ran around the liveroom. "Who in the hell gave them sugar?!?!" Yelled Clara as she came back in the liver oom and held a jumping Dan. "Stop it! Stop it now!" "I didn't...Andrew!" I yelled as I was currently tackling a crazy Nick. "No! You do not trip mama! Mama is already clumsy!" Nick is currently a year, Ira, is 2 years, and my other child, Josh, is 17. Nick flashed his fangs at me playfully, and i flashed them back. "yes?" Andrew yelled trying to hold down Ira but trying not hurting her. "Did you give them any sugar" Clara grunted. "No" He said quickly. "Don't lie. Or you'll be sleeping on the floor." "Okay okay i did ! I'm sorry, Ira used the puppy face on me." "You married a man who is a great king, but a weak father." Clara grunted once a gain. i laughed at her. He was a great King and Father, I wouldn't change one thing that happened. Not me getting pregnant that night Andrew bit me. Not Clara killing my mother, o r me running away. I regret nothing. Because I'm happy. truly happy with the my BVF (best vam

pire friend), Clara, best husband, Andrew, and best kids, Nick, Ira, and Josh.

"Mom!! Dad! Guess what!" josh said. His whole face lit up, like a spark was lit from within him. "Yes?" I asked him. What made him so damn happy. "I found my mate! She's human, and smart, and beautiful! She's a red head-" He was cut with a slap on the back from his dad, "Congrats son" "Human eh? You got to tell me all about her" I said very excited. My son has fin ally found his mate, his human mate. This is the start of something new.