Amanda's POV
You were my everything. I trusted you with my heart but in the end you stomped on it. You killed me. That's the reason today I'm on the run.
I'm running from the coven you are in. I'm running from men you now control with your new power as their leader. I'm running from you.
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"What are you even saying?" I hiss at Christen. I don't understand why she doesn't just give up.
"I'm saying that I need you. I'm your best friend and you've grown so distant. I've called you every single day and you never give me a straight answer," she says in a pleading voice.
"Every time you call and say you want to see me and you want me to come home and that's not going to happen. It's for your own safety," I respond. This girl is really getting on my nerves.
"It's because you belong here with me. Screw Dylan for what he did to you and just because people are out to kill you doesn't mean anything. You're a very sneaky person and have told me before they never even get close to you," she says still pleading with me.
"You still don't get it do you?" I question her. She goes quiet so I continue, "I'm a vampire now and will kill you. Before I am ever near you, I have to be able to control myself. Until then, I want you to stay away from me."
I hang up the phone before she says anything else to me. I miss her and would love to see her again but right now it's not safe for her.
"Was that the bitch again? She really doesn't know how to let people go," I hear a women say behind me.
"I told you not to call her that," I say while twisting my body towards her. I could tell she was scared but she knows her place as food.
In a flash I'm in front of her with my hands incasing her throat. I could feel her pulse against my thumb and it's driving me wild.
"Please Amanda, think about this," she chokes out.
"I've kept you around long enough and honestly you're annoying," I hiss. Before I could realize what was happening, my fangs are deep in her throat and her hands are trying to push me away.
I begin feeding and before I know it, her body goes limp and her hands fall from my shoulders. I drop her lifeless body to the floor and lick the blood off of my lips.
Another body and no remorse. I feel nothing besides anger.
I walk around her body and find my dresser. I've been staying in this damn motel for to long.
I grab all my clothes and stuff them in a bag. I grab the only piece of jewelry I have and throw it on top of my bag as well.
If I ever see you again, Dylan, I will kill you.
My fingers caress the red gem as my mind goes back to the old days and what he did to me.
Once all my stuff is packed I grab my bag and the body and make my way to my car. Its a red 1968 Dart GTS 440. I stole it after my change and ever since then it's been mine.
~~~
A few hours pass of me switching through the radio stations and keeping an eye out for any suspicious activity when soft moans catch my attention.
"Wha-what did y-you d-do to me?" She stutters while staring intensely at me.
"Don't be a dumbass," I singsong to her.
"You killed me," she stated and her eyes grow wide with shock.
"I guess I was wrong, you're not a complete idiot," I chuckle to her.
"Why would you do that? Why would you kill me?!" She screams.
I bring the car to a stop and stare intensely into her eyes.
"You should be thanking me. You were a hooker that had barely any money and lived on the street. I saved you from a life of misery," I say with disgust in my voice. Her posture slumps a little and tears begin to roll down her cheeks.
"You wouldn't just do that for me, you hate me," she says raising her voice a little trying to hide the fact that she's devastated by what I did.
"You're right," I shrug at her and start driving again. I could tell she is still shocked and probably confused of what to do in this type of situation.
"Then what are you getting out of this?" She hisses at me. Who knew she'd be such a pain?
"Well if you must know, I'm lonely. I haven't had anyone to talk to for a whole year but when I found you and brought you into my motel. You were kind enough to talk to me and I knew you wouldn't tell anyone anything because of the way you live, you know how to keep quiet," my grip begins to tighten on the steering wheel as I spill my feelings.
"I could have been human. I could have gone anywhere with you as a human," she whispers as she lays her head on the window.
"I would have killed you sooner or later," I say to her and turn down a road. We go silent as she waits on me to say something else. "Would you have rather just been dead," I state, already knowing the answer.
"Why didn't you ask me? You could have at least done that," she questions me.
I slow the car and face her again. I knew I was being selfish with turning her but at this point, I don't care. No one has been selfless towards me so why should I do the same. I don't plan on bending and asking, I'm going to do what I want from this point on.
"No one wants to be a vampire. Shit, I didn't want to be a vampire. If you don't want to stay with me then go ahead and go home. We aren't far from the city and with 'super speed' you should be there in no time," I hum while turning to face the road again.
She takes a minute to think and then looks up at me. "No, if I'm going to be a vampire then I want to stay with you. I get why you did it and frankly I don't blame you. It must be hard," she says while leaning closer to me. I was shocked to say the least.
I don't say a word after that. I just let her slowly fall asleep on my shoulder and continue driving.
'I love you' he says.
Such bullshit, Dylan, bullshit.
~~~
"Are we there yet?" Monica questions from beside me as we pull into the city. I watch the people as they run from the oncoming storm that brewing, remembering when I used to be one of them.
"Use your eyes, sweetie," I grumble to her, pushing her head up to where she can see the tall buildings.
She quickly scans the area and then turns back to me, "I'm so hungry. Can we get a burger?"
"You don't want a burger. It won't satisfy you," I say while finding the closest hotel. She doesn't respond, knowing what I mean by 'won't satisfy'.
We pull into the large building and I walk in to get our room. The front of the hotel is decorated with green and blue decorations and a large aquarium. I watch as little kids begin to tap on the glass, disturbing the fish, before going up to the main desk.
"Hello! Welcome to the Seca hotel. What can I do for you?" She asks sweetly while tucking her auburn hair behind her ears. I watch as she begins to fidget as I lean over the counter.
Her eyes widen at the sight of my golden ones before I begin to speak. "I'm going to need your nicest room for a few nights, free of charge," I compel her.
"Yes, you will be on the 17th floor room 1720," she says almost robotically and hands me the keycard. Instantly I pull away from her before turning back to gaze at the aquarium.
I find out of the corner of my eye Monica carrying my bags inside. I could tell all the guys eyes are on her. Her black hair that goes down to her mid back is basically flowing. It must have started raining because her tight clothing seemed even tighter from the pull of the water.
We make our way into the room and I look her up and down, "What size are you?" I question.
~~~
Once we get back from buying clothing and me showing her how to feed and do the basics, we head out to a club.
"Monica, I want to say I'm sorry. I was being selfish with changing you and now its too risky to keep you around. I should have never put you in such a predicament," I say while wrapping my arms around her small figure.
"What do you mean by risky?" She says while backing up and putting a hand on her hip. I understand that I shouldn't tell her but she's my closest ally right now.
"I'm being hunted by other vampires and now that your with me, they will be after you as well," I admit to her.
"Are they here right now?" She questions as we get closer to the club.
"I'm afraid so. There are way to many eyes on us. When we get in there we need to go our separate ways. They won't hurt you but they will try and kill me," I say as we finally enter the club.
I could tell she was frightened and I don't blame her. It's takes time to get used to something like this and for her to be a new vamp, she must be so confused.
What have I done to her?
I grab her and pull her into another embrace, "I want you to do something for me. They are going to take you back to the coven and they will interrogate you about me. Don't give them my name, just tell Dylan that I want revenge. Tell him my death will cause others until I have his heart in my hands," I whisper to her and give her a kiss on the cheek.
She nods her head and mouths to me 'good luck' but I can tell she's very confused by everything. We make our ways across the dance floor and I dissolve into the drunken bodies that litter the floor.
Dylan never told me a lot about being a pureblood but I figured out most of it on my own. Unlike regular vamps I can mask my smell from other vampires so hiding is easy for me.
I spot Monica being led to the door by some guys and I realize it's my time to go. I make my way towards the back, where the emergency exit is, but I'm stopped by an attractive man.
"What's your name?" He winks at me.
"I don't have time for this," I state blankly as I see more vampires entering the club and moving closer.
"Oh come on, I can show you a good time," he's says while getting closer to me.
Fuck it!
The vampires are now too close for comfort so I grab the man and jerk him closer. His arms wrap around me and one hand grabs my ass. I lean up to him and his lips enclose over mine. All I can taste is beer and nachos. I almost vomit as I continue kissing him. Its stupid how far I go just so I'm safe.
As soon as the scent of the other vampires disappear, I let go of the man and leave him without saying anything. I need something to get the taste out of my mouth and fast.
I find the bar and order some whiskey as soon as I get there. I could use a drink anyway with everything that's been happening. The fact that I've ruined Monica's life keeps popping up in my head.
"Why did you leave in such a hurry?" The guy from earlier questions. I immediately get annoyed at how persistent this guy is.
"Leave me alone," I bark at him while taking a gulp of my drink. I only glance at him for a second but I can tell he's ticked off.
"You just had your tongue down my throat and now you're telling me to leave you alone? I'm sorry but that's not going to happen," he slurs while grabbing onto my arm and pulling me out of my seat.
My drink drops and spills all over my heels which ticks me off more than it should. But hey, what can you expect from an unstable vampire?
Before I can launch the guy across the room an unfamiliar body appears between us. He shoves the guy back and crosses his arms over his chest. I can only assume it's a bouncer.
"Get out of here before I get you kicked out," he barks at him.
"You can't do that!" The other guy yells back.
"Watch me," is all the unfamiliar tall man says before launching his fist into the guys face, splattering blood all over the bar top.