Damon didn't return to see Liya then. He’d walked by and heard her friends in with her and decided against making an appearance in front of the crowd. He couldn’t risk the attention he would draw. That and the possibility of bag full of blood he carried being discovered. Mostly, was his lack of control around her was shitty. He must be able to control himself instead of acting like a zestful schoolboy. He felt that the next time they met, it would be on his terms and he could prepare himself for the intense feelings she evoked in him. He left the building and got in his Limousine that Nathan had sent for him.Nathan was waiting for him when he returned home and the look on his face was enough to let him know that they had a visitor. However, he already knew they did. He felt him.There were only a few things on earth that could instill fear into a Vampire’s protector and those were other Vampires. However, Nathan was also under Damon’ protection in that a
Liya hadn’t the chance to continue her conversation with the Doctor after he’d left. She wanted to find out more about Damon. She was thankful that they gave her a room for the night all to herself. Maybe it had something to do with the fact that Damon knew her. She really wasn’t sure, but it made her feel better. Although she was restless, she became tired of staring at the sterile white walls and drifted off to sleep. Liya’s dreams consisted of the dark stranger called Damon. She dreamt she was walking to class during the day and that he watched her among a crowd of students, unmoving, with his violet stare on her. She could see something in his eyes that was sinful and menacing, and wanted to explore it further. She walked down the hall and went to enter her classroom, when she spotted him at the end of the hall watching her still. His handsome face remained, unreadable, still sinful. She turned to go into her class and bumped directly into him. She awoke with a start,
The next day Liya got home early from the hospital after receiving a clean bill of health from her Doctor. She had strict instructions from him not to run for at least two weeks. She was too elated at the new diagnosis to be upset about even a two week delay, for it was better than the six months. Although she thought she slept well, she was exhausted. She hardly listened to Aya who was bragging about the ride home the night before when Jeff sat beside her in her car. It was greatly exaggerated of course. She would never admit that she had been shunned numerous times which she found out from Anna later.The door swung open just then and Anna marched into the room unannounced waving the campus newspaper, ”Look at this! It’s the third one this month!” She set the paper down in front of the other two. The headline read Third Victim of Sexual Assault.Liya let out a breath of disbelief, ”Again?”“Who is it?” Aya cut in.“They won’t release her name.” Anna sat on Liy
Later that Aya came running into the room waving a magazine excitedly. “I knew I’d see that man Damon before.” When she was out buying herself a new dress for this evening’s party she passed a magazine stand and a familiar face caught her attention.Anna was in the middle of pinning up Liya’s curls on her head and had several bobby pins in her mouth, She mumbled something no one could make out when she saw what Aya was holding.She held the tabloid magazine in front of Liya’s face, “Megastar? Aya, what is this?”“Look!” she shook the magazine again.That’s when she saw the familiar violet blue eyes, “Holy cow!” the headline stated, Billionaire Playboy raises $1.3 million at Local Art Auction. Underneath the headline was a picture of him and the woman he was with. Lydia Soft, Lauders new model….she stopped reading and pushed the magazine away while a lump formed in her gut.Anna spit out the bobby pins, “That’s what I said!”“…He’s rich Liya. Very rich! H
Damon didn’t miss the desire he felt off the young man speaking to Liya. Instinctively, he wanted to rip his arms off. However, when Liya stepped out into the hall, he really couldn’t fault the poor bastard. She was a sight to behold. He knew she was beautiful, but no words could describe her at that moment although he tried, “Liya. You are ravishing.” He took her hand and placed a soft kiss on the back of it. She blushed. He then turned to the young man as Liya introduced them. So he has his sights set on you, my love. I might have to discourage him.Jeff watched the two together and it bothered him. It wasn’t because he was worried about her, it was obvious the man was sincere in his feelings and also, her friends were going with her. It was the way they looked together, and for the first time in his life he felt very insignificant. He watched the way they looked at each other. There seemed to be a silent understanding between them, like shared secrets. Even though it was
Damon’ other hand went to the back of her neck and caressed the soft flesh at her nape as he rested his chin on top of her head. It seemed to be the most natural thing in the world to hold her and have her body fit so perfectly against his. After a moment of holding her close he felt that undeniable urge to taste her innocent blood rise in him. He was able to hold it at bay, but it wasn’t easy. He nearly lost control in the hospital the other night just by the mere scent of her innocence. He could feel the blood flow through her. Combine that with the powerful pulsation of desire she created within him from pressing her delicious body against him, it almost made him lose control. Also, it didn’t help that she was a sight behold tonight and he had more than one kind of hunger to contend with. How the hell was he going to try and pull this night off without influencing and seducing her? He pulled away and gazed down at her for a moment. He had sworn an oath that he wouldn’t take
Forty-five minutes later the Hummer coasted down a private road to an estate framed with a set of eight foot high wrought iron gates and a solid stone wall of equal height. Another Limousine was just allowed entry by two security guards stationed at the gates. They just waved the Hummer through, obviously knowing who was in it.Anna eyed the tall gates as the car slid through, “Afraid of visitors, Mr. Baal.” She smiled and stated it in a joking manner, although she was being sarcastic.He didn’t miss the sarcasm, “I have nothing to hide.” He locked his gaze on hers, ”I’m not afraid of much of anything Anna.” He purposely used her first name“I can understand that Damon.” She dropped the formality as he had. “But isn’t that the price for fame.”Liya’s eyes shot to Anna, catching the tone in her voice. Damon squeezed her hand reassuringly. He managed to give her a cold smile, “You ever pull a journalist out from under your bed?”“Your bed?” Liya and Aya said i
Damon entered his study where Liya still lay in a peaceful sleep. He approached her and went down on one knee in front of the couch watching her for a moment. He then followed Amon’s movement by gently turning her head to one side exposing her neck. He traced a path down her neck with his fingertips. “For someone who usually knows how to handle just about anything, I’m at a loss when it comes to you.” His answer was slow rhythmic breathing. He lowered his forehead to hers and closed his eyes.“You should be more careful, Damon on openly showing her.” Amon suddenly vaporized behind him.Damon remained unmoved. It had taken him centuries to get used to Amon’s sudden appearances. Another long developed talent of his was being able to sense Amon before this happened. He was too preoccupied with Liya and never felt him arrive.Amon knew this, “You are becoming a danger to yourself.”“I know.” Damon stood to face Amon.Without warning, Amon raised one of his boney