chapter 7

Liam's POV

I didn't want to leave Patricia behind but it was safer for her to stay with Samuel. I left while she was sound asleep in my room and made Samuel promise to update me about everything that was happening. Natasha has always been nosy and it was annoying at times. Then again I need her to check out what the hell is going on. Her theory about Patricia being the target of the killings made sense. We were in the limo when she decided to broke the silence. It's about time I tell Natasha the truth.

"I remember her." Natasha stated. "She was the girl you tried to rescue almost three years ago during the masquerade. I thought she died."

"She was in a coma for two years. And yes, Natasha she's the same girl I've been keeping tabs on." I admitted. "Do you remember our original makers? She is there only living blood left."

"What?" She was so surprised. "I thought their bloodline ended over ten years ago."

"Her parents died but she survived. I compelled everyone who knew about Patricia's existence to forget she survived except for Benedict since he was able to escape after killing Patricia's mother." I stated.

"Liam, you do realize that everyone thinks Benedict also died that same night."

"Yes but he didn't know that I rescued the girl and killed his twin. He had no idea what happened to her. Now, I have no clue why he wanted to kill her. She's just a human."

"A human that has the power to kill us all. If her parents told her anything about how to wipe out our kind we are in deep shit." Natasha stated.

"She has no idea." I stated. "I've checked, Natasha. She hates our kinds but she has no fucking clue about how to prove we exist. She is in the dark."

"And what do you plan to do, Liam. How long can you hide your true identity to her. She's not stupid and sooner or later she would find out." She stated annoyingly. "And what the hell is your fucking living arrangement.  Liam, a human living together with a vampire is fine but come on your an original. You shouldn't be leaving with her. I remember the last time you lived with a human it turned out to be a disaster." Natasha lectured me angrily.

"This is different. I've learned from my past mistakes. I am not falling in love with a human again."

"Liam, your full of lies. You are already in love with her. I saw how worried you were with her yesterday." Natasha stated knowingly. "So lets cut the crap out and try to find out if Benedict is truly behind all this killings."

She was right we had to stay focus. My mind traveled back to the first time I saw Patricia as we board the plane. She was so scared having witnessed her parents murder. I had to compel her to make sure she forgot everything. I had always protected the bloodline of our maker. It was a promise, a vow that I made and never had I failed them. Not until Patricia's parents was murdered. I had to make sure that no one knew she was still alive so I had to compel people to watch over her. I never intended to be acquainted with her but fate always brings us together.

I remember the first time I saw her with Scott, his now dead boyfriend. Tanya was a newly turned vampire at that time and attacked Scott. Luckily I was there and stopped her before she can attack Patricia. I had to compel her and Scott to forget about incident. I even had to give some of my blood to Scott to ensure that his neck was healed. I felt more attracted and more  protective over her that day.

Prior to that incident I had made sure that she live a comfortable life. I had to make sure that she was living comfortably so I've sent Stanley to her. I had no idea that the fucking asshole would use her. I told him to give her money everything she wanted. And he did but he fucked her in return. The moment I've found out what he did I knew I had to kill him. How dare he lay his hands on her and tarnish her. I killed him with my bare hands during the masquerade.

the masquerade...

The day before the masquerade everyone was very excited. It was the night that we feast on human's blood. No one was going to die. We would just enjoy ourselves and compel all the humans to forget the night. I invited Stanley to attend since he was the one who invited most of the human guest. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw him with Patricia. She was clinging on him like a little bitch. And his hands were travelling over her body like she was his.

"Babe, what are you looking at?" Natasha asked as I watch Stanley and Patricia in the garden.

"Nothing. I can't wait for tomorrow."

"She's beautiful. I can make her join your chambers tonight." Natasha stated as she look at Patricia. "Poor girl, being fucked by a man twice her age."

"You don't have to do anything. I can have her without your help." I stated.

"If you say so." She replied before leaving.

"Liam, I would love you to meet my girl, Trish. Doll say hello to Liam." Stanley stated when I approached them.

"Hi." She smiled.

"Pleasure. May I speak with you alone?" I stare at him intently.

"Of course. Doll, why don't you go to our room and take a rest."

"Okay. Bye." She kissed her before she left.

"So why did you bring her here?" I inquired as she walks out of our sight.

"She's really fun to be with. She's one of my best girls. Do you want her, sire?"

"Do you just give her away to just anyone who likes her?"

"Of course not. But you are an exemption. I'll do anything for you."

"Stay away from her then. If I ever see you with her again I'd kill you with my bare hands." I warned him before walking away.

"Wow. This place is fucking amazing." I immediately recognize Patricia's voice as she walked out the balcony wondering late night.

"Are you lost little one?" I stated since no human was suppose to be on this side of the castle.

"Oh hi there." She smiled. "I guess I am a bit lost. This is a very huge place. And it's magnificent. The art, paintings, architecture and this view sis amazing. I can live here all my life."

"I see you like my home. You are welcome to stay here as much as you wish." I walk close to her and she just stare at me.

"You own this place? No fucking way." He stare at me really surprised.

"Everything in this island is mine and you can also be mine if you let me."

"I already have a boyfriend." She replied and sat on the railings.

"We wouldn't tell. I can keep a secret. Can you?" I teased and she laughed.

"Perhaps, you have to show me if it's going to be worth my while though." She teased back. "Stanley is kinda possessive he might be in range once he finds out what you said to me."

"I'm not scared of him. Are you?"

"Yeah." She got off the railings and turned her back on me. "I can't really object to anything he says." She stated sadly. "He can do anything with me and I just have to submit. His dominant, his big and strong  I'm just a little girl who sleeps with him for his money."

"Has he ever forced you?" I stated trying to control my anger.

"Damn, I'm sorry. I shouldn't be telling you these things. But you seems like a good listener and I don't think I'll ever see you again So here it goes." She turned around and looked at me. "At first, I had no choice. He offered me money to save my family business in return for a one night stand. I wasn't a virgin so I was like to hell with it. It's just sex. Then he came back to see me again and he offered me more. I wanted more. He gave me an apartment, a car, everything I wished for growing up. I felt dirty for whoring myself in exchange for the material things that he was giving me. But then I thought to myself, what the fuck I sleep with Scott and in return he gave me orgasms and claims to love me. With Stanley he fucks me and he gives me money and things I want. So i ended up being stuck with Stanley. His great in bed, I mean his experienced and all. Sometimes, he gets rough and a bit abusive but nothing I can't handle. I'm not the only girl in his life so that's a relief. He get's to see me sometimes two or three times in a month. I've been with him for several months now. I honestly missed him and I feel excited when I'm with him. I don't know I guess I feel satisfied with having my boyfriend and Stanley in my life. So mister if you wanted to complicate your life by wanting me in it you better think twice. I'm a damaged good." I just listen to her as she ranted out and I embraced her tightly when I realized she was crying.

"Hey, don't cry. You have a long life ahead of you. You just hit a detour." I smiled at her as she looked at me. "You'll feel better once you pass this phase in your life."

"What I can feel is your erection poking at me." She blurted out and started laughing.

"Oh fuck." I let her go and she wiped her tears on her face. "Sorry, I can't help it."

"No worries. I understand, you got turned on that I'm sleeping two men for my own benefits." She replied playfully. "But thanks for listening. I felt better saying all those things out loud."

"Well, I want something in return. Do you trust me?"

"No!" She stated. "But I'm willing to take the risk." 

"I want to show you something. It's in my chamber. Something to uplift you."

"Okay. As long as it doesn't involve me being tied or punished in bed. You're not a serial killer who lures your prey in your chambers. Are you?" She stated playfully.

"If I was I wouldn't tell you." We walked to my chambers and I showed her my private collections of paintings. "What do you think?"

"Oh my goodness." She was like a small girl in a candy shop. "This is fucking amazing. I've always loved painting and this are amazing work of art."

"Go on you can look around. Would you like a drink?" I offered. 

"Sure." She smiled at me as she walked around admiring the beautiful paintings. 

She was so mesmerized by the paintings. We chatted about the paintings while drinking. She was really very interested. We got carried away drinking. I mean I don't get drunk but she did. She was so beautiful and I wouldn't mind having spending a lifetime with her. 

"Your drunk." I stated as she almost fell on the ground. "Are you okay?"

"No, my world is spinning." She stated as she sat on the chair.

"You should sleep." I carried her to my bed and lay her down.

"I'm not sleepy. I'm hot." She started to undress feeling uncomfortable with her clothes.

"I'll get you something to wear." I stated but she grabbed my hand to stop me from leaving.

"We wont be needing that." She suddenly kissed me.

That was the first time my lips touched hers. I've kissed so many woman in my lifetime but she was unforgettable. The kissed we shared was slow and sensual. We kissed so deep like our lives depend on it. Our clothing were being discarded as our kiss continue to deepen. The she moaned and called out another man's name. I stopped kissing her and lay her in bed. She was fast asleep after a few minutes. I couldn't help but watch her sleeping. When I saw the sun was already up I left her alone. I left a note - thanks for the wonderful night.

I tried to control myself not to hunt down Stanley and kill him. The masquerade is tonight I shouldn't cause any problem. Patricia was gone when I got back to my room so I had someone deliver a ball gown for Patricia to wear for the night. Everyone came to the dance hall dressed in their fancy ball gown and suits. I saw Stanley alone in the dance hall and tried to search for Patricia. She wasn't here. I must find here before somebody take her as their prey. I made my way to the crowd but the last person I wanted to see blocked my way.

"Liam, sire." Stanley blocked my way. "I need to talk to you for a moment about Trish."

"What about her?"

"She didn't spend the night in our room last night and I couldn't find her."

"I was with her. Did I not told you to stay away from her? Why are you still looking for her?" I glared at him.

"You fucked her." He stated chuckling. "Then you know exactly why. She is a fucking goddess in bed. So tight, so raw, so responsive. I couldn't get enough of that slut's cunt. She tasted better than any drug. Her taste is addictive..."

Whatever he was ranting about didn't matter when I saw Patricia walking towards me. She was perfect. The dress hugged her curves perfectly and exposing just enough skin to make her look seductive. Then I noticed that her eyes weren't looking at me but at Stanley. He made remarks about her being addicted to her touch as well. I snapped and ripped his head off her body. She shrieked in horror and things got out of hand.

The vampires started attacking who ever human was close to them. I started running after Patricia who was running away from the others. It was so difficult to push through against the crowd. I found her on the floor trying to push away from the vampires attacking them. I grabbed and slammed each one them against the wall. She was gone. I suddenly heard her screaming for help and run to her. She was hanging at the railings in the balcony but before I can even get to her, her hands slipped and she fell off the castle.

She was barely alive when I got to her. I tried feeding her my blood by she was unconscious. That moment I wanted to turn her but didn't. Instead, I rushed her to the hospital and compelled people around us. I webbed up lies on how she ended up in that state. Luna followed me and found out what I was doing. She volunteered to help me and she pretended to be her guardian. Then the rest is history. 

We moved from one place to another trying to track the vampires killing young girls. We were able to track some of them but we always end up getting to a different lead and going to a different place. I was getting frustrated so was Natasha. It was what we expected. Luckily, Patricia got a phone and can keep me distracted. She enjoyed teasing me sending sexy photos that made me want to head back to her. Natasha made sure I didn't and always reminded me that we should solve this mystery to make sure Patricia is kept safe. We weren't getting anywhere. We were just running around in circles. The clue we get just leads us to another clue, one after another.

"This is going nowhere?" Natasha stated. "I'm sorry Liam but I think we should call the others."

"Right? And you think they will sit well with the fact that I've basically lied to everyone about Patricia."

"They'd understand you. We all do crazy things for love."

"I am not in love with her." I hissed.

"Don't be all defensive on me. Fine, if you don't want them involved then let's come up with something else." She said as she walk around our hotel room.

"Your giving me a headache. Can you fucking stop moving?" I stated.

"Fine. I'll be back in an hour and you better have a plan by then."

"Where are you going?"

"To get laid. Unlike you I'm not contended by just looking at some photos. She doesn't even send nudes." She stated and handed my phone back at me. "Stay focus." She left.

"We've been on a run around for a couple of weeks now. I think we should head back." I stated when Natasha came back.

"We should head to our last stop tomorrow. My contact told me they saw someone who looked like Benedict in that area." Natasha stated.

"Okay then."

We were heading to our last stop when I got a text message from Patricia. 'Your perverted friend is here. He said he'll have his ways on me and I'll enjoy every fucking minute of me. He even called me Kitten...'  I tried calling her back but her phone was switched off. I texted Samuel and he told me that Hendrick arrived at my penthouse. 

"Turn around and go to the nearest airport we have to get back to my apartment." I ordered.

"What's wrong?" Natasha asked. We're only half an hour away to our destination."

"Hendrick is in my fucking house. I told you not call them, Natasha." I yelled at him.

"I didn't call him. I swear Liam. Besides, I'd rather talk with Steven than Hendrick." She stated. "Amber, Mike check out the warehouse and see if you find any traces or clues. Liam and I are headed back to his place. Keep me updated."

"Oliver and Benjamin with also stay behind. Let's go."

"Try to calm down. I don't think Hendrick would try to put his hands on her." Natasha stated as we were in the plane on way back to my penthouse.

"If he does. I'd fucking send him to sleep for the next 100 years. I'd stake him and hide his body where no one can see." I stated angrily. 

"Great plan." Natasha stated sarcastically. "Now let's try to focus on the bigger issue at hand. You need to hide her. Take her away from the city."

"I'll bring her to the castle. She'd be better protected their."

"And would she agree to be captivated in that secluded castle of yours."

"No, but I'd know how to convince her."

"If you say so. I'll sleep for now just wake me up once we landed. I think we still got two hours before we arrive."