The freezing rain poured down heavily and Bliss could barely see in the darkness as she blindly ran through the dense forest. Clutching her throbbing neck with her frozen hand, her only thought was to escape from the madman or more appropriately mad Vampire. Blood streamed down from the two holes in her neck mixed with the rain fell onto the muddy ground as she stumbled along.
Half naked and barefoot, she regretted her decision to cave in to her agent's badgering and join the reality show 'Vampire Games'. How the hell did I know they really were blood sucking Vampires?!? I thought they were otherworldly beautiful not just otherworldly.
Her greedy agent's words echoed in her mind. As she spit saliva onto my face, irritated by my 'insolent' attitude she screeched, "Bliss Quinn! Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to turn down this show? The last part you had was in September on that shitty Web drama, you didn't even get billing. You have become a losing proposition for me."
Guilting me into taking the gig she assured me that as realistic as the fangs looked, they were fake. Fake my ass! I am going to change agents as soon as I get to a phone!
Bliss navigated through the forest by the stream of moonlight filtering through the trees. On one hand, she was grateful there was a full moon but on the other hand as she heard the howls of wolves she was conflicted. As a diehard fan of the Twilight series she assumed if there are Vampires...most likely there are Werewolves.
After running as fast as she could over broken branches, dense vegetation and through what she thought was a disgusting mushy pile of Werewolf poop she saw the lights of the highway. She bent over and clutched her scraped and bloodied knees gasping for breath. "Holy mother of god. I can't believe I had sparkly eyes when I first laid eyes on Luka Lenovich. I actually swooned when he said call me Luka in a husky voice infused with male hormones.
Before Bliss moved to the edge of the highway she thought it would be best to cover her exposed left breast littered with glaring red marks.Pfft! I didn't know Vampires liked a little frisky foreplay before getting to the main event, sucking the life out of an unsuspecting little human.
After she turned the silk white blouse around she chuckled at her ingenuity. Her long blond hair covered the torn blouse in the back and now except for the awkward zipper she was at least feeling less violated. She puffed out her cheeks in anger, No, I still felt violated...very violated, just less exposed.
Bliss stood by the dimly lit highway then realized besides being a fan of Bella and Edward, she had watched too many low budget horror films. She pictured a semi truck pulling up and the sleazy driver with two strands of greasy black hair swept over his bald head offering her a ride. Next thing you know my decaying body is found in a wheat field and I am featured on an episode of True Crime.
Mother always told me I had an overactive imagination and I would say that is true if I wasn't thrown onto Luka's, the incredibly handsome Vampire, four poster antique bed earlier.
The rain and fog didn't do anything to calm her frayed nerves. She decided to walk rather than stick out her thumb and risk certain death. Panting, and after seemingly walking endlessly she felt her shaky legs were about to give out. The only thing that kept her going was the thought of how enjoyable it would to kill her unscrupulous agent. Bliss looked forward to seeing the unbearable woman's tear stained face turn red and purple as she tightened her small hands around her throat and watched her beady eyes silently plead for mercy.
When Bliss reached the small town of Bradford she saw a flashing Motel sign missing the E and her stomachea formed a knot. She shook her head as another horror movie popped into her buzzing mind. As excited she was at the thought of curling up on a cheap twin sized bed, she continued to walk towards a bus stop.
She looked at her watch, the handful of sleeping pills I dumped into Luka's glass of wine should still be in effect and the sun is coming up. I should be good...I was worried sleeping pills wouldn't work on a Vampire but apparently they did.
While she swished her feet around in a deep puddle by the bus bench trying to wash the stink off, she applauded her quick thinking. If I hadn't stashed my prescription pills in my booties when they confiscated our purses I would still be trapped in Luka's bedroom. At the time I was afraid one of the crew who was a notorious pill head might steal them. Little did I know my naturally suspicious nature would be my life saving straw.
Staring down the road wondering when the bus would arrive Bliss felt confident until a black Mercedes screeched its tires to a stop in front of the bus stop. A handsome tall man in a black trench coat got out and Bliss gulped down her saliva. Damn! She dejectedly shrugged her shoulders, I was sure my escape plan worked!
Luka had an amused expression as he languidly approached Bliss. "The crew wondered where you went and I said I would find you. Since my scent was on you it wouldn't be hard to locate you after my short nap."
Bliss clenched her fists at her side and retorted, "Mandy is still there, she was eyeballing you at the introductions. I saw her wandering around the garden in a daze, go find her! I decided I wasn't cut out for a reality show. Call my agent and complain if you want."
Luka sat down on the bus bench beside Bliss and played with a loose strand of her hair.He leaned into her ear and whispered in a low and seductive voice, "But Mandy...well... she doesn't suit my taste."
A shiver ran down Bliss' spine but she decided to confront him."Listen, you are unbelievably handsome but I will be frank, I don't want to be your blood bank. Mandy is into Vampires that is why she signed on, if she isn't your cup of tea.. or blood, Nicole is gorgeous, tall...umm.. voluptuous and dumb as a rock. Can you let me go? Seriously, I am a short thin girl without that much blood."
Luka stared into her crystal blue eyes with a burning gaze then ran his long slender finger down her face finally lingering on her pouty red lips. His touch made her heart pound and a wave of heat swept over her body.
His lips curled up into a smile, "Bliss Quinn, you are the only one I want. Don't fret, I don't have much demand. I only need to snack on you occasionally. I will give you whatever you desire."
With a look of determination Bliss replied, "I refuse."
His eyes turned pitch black and the intensely possessive gaze made Bliss afraid...very afraid...
"You can't."
Hiding the fear that was coursing through he veins she pushed his chest that was pressing against her rapidly beating heart"I can and I will. Didn't you get the message when I drugged you with all my precious sleeping pills and hit you over the head with that jade statue. As hot as you are, I am not even tempted. Look at the sorry state I am in right now. I ran through wolf poop and thorny bushes to escape you. I hate getting dirty, I turned down 'Survivor Games' because I am a delicate girl with no survival skills."
He burst out laughing, "You are so funny."
"Listen you crazy Vampire, I am being serious. Kill me now if you want, just make it quick and painless. I am a Buddhist, I will take my chances in the afterlife."
Luka suddenly hugged Bliss into a strong embrace and smoothed her tangled hair. "How about we take it slow. I promise I won't feed on you. I just want you to be with me. I was so bored until I met you."
"No. Absolutely not!" Pushing him with all her strength Luka didn't budge. Frustrated, she tried to wiggle her body free,"Let go of me you psycho."
"No. Not until you agree."
"Do you not understand human language? I said no. Maybe if you had treated me with some respect at your creepy castle I might consider it but not now. Look at what you did to my neck. I have an audition on Tuesday and I will need to wear a scarf."
He tenderly touched the fang marks on her neck then kissed them.
The hair on the back of Bliss' neck stood on end, "You...you... What are you doing!"
Luka replied in a gentle tone, "My fang marks are gone. I bit my tongue and my blood healed the wounds."
"If you think I am going to forgive you I won't. I hold grudges." My agent is about to find that out.
Noticing her teeth were chattering, Luka tightened his embrace around her rain soaked body and she instantly warmed up. "I will drive you home and give you time to think about it."
"I will wait for the bus." That was pretty cool how he turned up his body heat and dried my clothes. I would thank him but I'm in this dreadful condition because of his inconsiderate treatment.
Luka raised an eyebrow, "I see you are stubborn as well as foolhardy... do you have any money for the bus? Didn't the crew take all your belongings?"
Looking around at the desolate street and being reminded she was now penniless she huffed,"Fine. I will take the ride, you owe me that. Don't think I will change my mind."