The sound of Marcus's footsteps echoed through the room as he walked away, leaving Samantha alone and fighting with herself. She didn't stand up even if Marcus left the room. If she were still human, she would be in pain, but she's a vampire now so she can stay there until sunrise.
The room was silent aside from the faint sound of the constant ticking of the clock on the wall. She stayed in place, unmoving, her mind whirring with conflicting thoughts and emotions.
The moonlight streamed through the open window, casting shadows that danced upon Samantha's pale skin. Her mind raced with the intensity of their connection still fresh in her mind. She couldn't help but wonder what other secrets Marcus was hiding from her, what other battles he was fighting.
