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Of course Remzi was going to show his face at the party. Drunk humans with no control over themselves? It was a playground for vampires.

It wasn’t the only person she clocked though. Moments before Remz’s hand wrapped around the poor human’s throat Leah spotted Destiny through the crowd. No glow stick dangling off her wrist though, and the man standing beside her wasn’t Grey either. That sparked her interest, hoping Destiny had seen sense and dumped Grey. It had been a few months since the pair met on the cute bikini blanket, so Grey would no doubt know his half sister was back from the dead. Yet, no contact from him. She wondered whether he too was planning something. Maybe he was at the party as well, but clearly not with Destiny clinging onto his arm.

Her eyes were trained on Destiny when Remzi made a sudden appearance, taking her by surprise to some extent. Her plan had worked, drawing the vampire in like a moth to a light. She rolled her eyes at the mention of Raik’s name. Clearly Remzi hadn’t brushed off that little comment, which both annoyed her and pleased her. Her words had cut as deep as she intended, but she didn’t think Remzi would have held onto them for that long.

Quickly the male behind removed his hands from Leah’s body as Remzi spoke. “Let go of him and stop making a scene” It was an order rather than a request, but deep down she enjoyed the attention. All eyes on her, as though she was the most important person in the room, which she was. However, she didn’t want to draw the wrong kind of attention to the pair. The kind that would get them kicked out and ruin her night.

Leah twisted her body to face the male standing behind her. She peered up at him, an angelic look painted across her face, “I’m sorry about my friend” There was an emphasis on the word friend. “Another time, another place” An empty suggestion the pair would cross paths again, but her words were for Remzi’s ears only. Wanting to dig that little bit deeper with him. Constantly pushing at his buttons, one by one, until he gave in. She wasn’t interested in the stranger anymore. He’d served his purpose and lured the vampire in.


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A warm feeling rose in the pit of her stomach as she watched Remzi react to her words. Friend. Like an obedient little dog he didn’t make a scene, although his clenched fists were obviously itching to swing at the male behind Leah.

She didn’t fight his grip as he pulled her close. The only place she wanted to be that evening. His arm around her body, clinging onto her curves. Wanting his body pressed against hers in the crowd as they moved to the music, but before any dancing could be done he swung her around. Away from the stranger who had taken the cue and left.

The pair had been back together for all of five minutes and they had slipped back into their old behaviour. Nothing had changed between them. Interactions fuelled by anger and jealousy, as though it suited them to a tee. The tiniest part of her was growing tired of it, aching to let that wall around her down, but she refused. Refused to let Remzi be the one that hurt her.

“You think I’d ever be your friend?”

She felt his hand glide up her back to her neck, fingers tangled in her hair as he spoke. Leah didn’t have friends, she'd rather surround herself with people who could benefit her. People she could use. A smirk on her lips as he wrapped his fingers around her jaw, holding her tightly. There was no trace of fear in her. She was a reaper, one who couldn’t be killed by a broken neck.

“Would anybody? What are you good for other than keeping my bed warm and overstaying your welcome?”

Leah was the one who started this bickering, but still, his words cut her. A small scratch on a hardened surface. A surface Remzi was slowly eroding away at, despite it being her fault. She was forever hampered by her inability to show love and affection towards anyone. It was burning there inside of her, but she had no way to express it bar spiteful words and cruel comments.

Remzi didn’t realise this was her way of showing she cared.

She cared about the stupid unkept vampire, but her face remained emotionless as she looked back at her. “Are you going to dance with me or what?” Her hands moved around his waist, as his remained clamped on her jaw, “I hope you like my green dress” The one she chose out for Remzi to see.

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The violent outbursts from Remzi only excited more, knowing her life was secure even if he did choose to snap her neck right there on the dancefloor. She had nothing to fear in his actions, his emotions however were a different story. She didn’t want Remzi to hate her, but it was an outcome that was becoming inevitable by the day. Her sly behaviour only pushed the vampire further away from her. It’s what she needed though. Space. Her stomach knotted at the very thought of getting close to someone. Allowing someone to get to know her.

Leah rolled her eyes. Of course, he noticed her dress. She looked irresistible in it. The green fabric clinging to every curve in her body, riding up with every step until it was left skimming her cheeks. The neckline scooping a little bit too low but not low enough for her. She let out a sarcastic short laugh, “If you say so…” Remzi was a simple man and she knew how to make his head turn. Clothing that left little to the imagination. A skirt that rode so high a gush of wind would leave you exposed to the world.

A smirk formed on his lips as his hands explored her body, as they had done many times before. The feeling of his skin on hers caused the hairs on her arms to raise a fraction, sparking something deep inside her.

The intention to make her feel trapped did the opposite. His tight grip around her small body made her feel safe and secure. Made her feel wanted, even though she knew that wasn’t his aim. She let herself embrace the feeling for a second. Inhaling deeply, taking in Remzi’s scent as she relaxed a little. No matter how hard he tried, Leah knew Remzi was no danger to her.

It was obvious Remzi was struggling to keep up with the beat of the music, but Leah ignored this and continued to move at her own pace. She knew being around this many humans was challenging for the vampire. The sweaty bodies and racing heartbeats as they dance around the pair. She tilted her head slightly as Remzi placed his head on her neck. She could feel him breathing on her skin. Inhaling almost, but he was now moving in time with her body. Her frame pressed hard against his. A second smirk crept across her face as she felt the sharp end of his teeth move along her bare skin. The temptation was getting to Remzi. An urge she could never relate to. She sighed quietly, the sound lost in the music. She let her hands drift slowly up his top. Her bare hands pushed against his skin before she dug her nails in a little, “No” She spoke loud enough for him to hear her.

Truthfully she wanted him to sink his teeth so deep into her skin. Consume every part of her, but she wasn’t about to give him what he wanted. Her.

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The pair fell silently. No more digging, no more remarks, just silence as they moved in time with the music. They’d finished taking scoops out of one another, leaving behind an air of bitterness between them. A bitterness that rarely faded, at least for Leah, yet it was always her that started. Without her snide comments, the pair could probably have had a nice evening together, but she liked pushing the vampire into reacting.

She had no idea what a loving relationship looked like. Her childhood home was full of hatred and toxicity, which eventually rubbed off onto her and became part of who she was. Hating the fact she had been forced into a world that didn’t even want her in the first place. Never feeling as though she belonged anywhere, which was even more true now she was a reaper. Doomed to wander the streets collecting the souls of the dead. Even the pack were no longer her family because she was no longer one of them. Leah told herself every day she didn’t need anyone, until she met Remzi. He’d chipped away at that idea slowly over time.

Problem was, he brought out the worst in her, but he didn’t realize he was also warming her stone cold heart. The one that was shattered when her mom told her she didn’t love her, leaving her to believe it was broken beyond repair.

Leah looked back at Remzi, his face fading to normal under the strobe lights. “We’ll find you a meal on the way home” She suggested, a smirk on her face as she released her fingers from his skin. Just how he did with her, she sought to bring out the worst in Remzi. Telling him it was okay to tear the humans apart. Watching as he embraced the monster that lived inside him. She peered up at him as he moved down to kiss her softly, finding herself returning a gentle kiss for a brief moment before their kisses descended into passion. Her hands rested on his lower back as he broke away, her mind searching for something to say to him.

“I saw Grey’s little plaything earlier which means he could be here” She spoke as though nothing had just happened. Blue eyes scanning the bodies around them, but no sign of her half-brother. She returned her gaze to Remzi, peering back up at him as he towered over her, “Except she was with another guy which kinda fucks up my plans as I was going to go for her in an attempt to lure Grey in. Use her as bait y’know… it could still work though because I’m assuming he cares about the dumb bitch” She was putting all her eggs in one basket by going after Destiny, but she was almost certain Grey would come running to his damsel in distress.


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The silence wasn’t welcomed by Leah, especially when she was with Remzi. Anything to stop her dwelling in her own thoughts and accepting that maybe part of her enjoyed the vampire's company. A part of her was happy he was back in her life, even if they were fighting in the middle of a dance floor in a bar.

So she filled the silence with talks of Grey. When they met she told Remzi the same story she’d told Cory. Grey came for her and killed her, failing to mention the parts in between. Refusing to admit to the fact she was the outcome of an affair and her mere presence brings heartache to those involved.

“I hope she’s just brought that guy here to make Grey jealous” A trick she’d used plenty of times with Remzi and it worked every single time, just how it had that evening. Making him jealous brought a smile to her face as it made her feel wanted. She tilted her head slightly as Remzi ran traces of kisses along her jawline, “Nah she’s just an easy target. So naive” Especially given her troubling past that was written in a few articles on the internet. Destiny practically welcomed her with open arms that day in the park. Happily sharing her picnic blanket and cookies with Leah without any question.

Blue eyes met Remzi’s dark ones as his lips lingered over hers. She landed a gentle peck on his lips, “I know where she works anyway. I was planning on waiting for her outside of work next Monday then taking her to an abandoned building outside of Mystic Falls… I found it the other week when collecting a soul” As she recited the plan in her head, a sinister smirk grew on her face. She knew she could overpower Destiny no problem and the pair would be in the building in an instant. If the plan didn’t work then it would just leave Destiny with the realization that maybe Grey just doesn’t care about her that much.

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Blue eyes peered up at Remzi, almost glaring at him. If Destiny had brought the other guy along to make Grey jealous then that was a classic Leah move. She loved dangling other men in front of Remzi, watching him get even more and more angry, which was probably made worse by the whole heightened emotion bullshit. God knows what emotions would be heightened for her if she was turned. The vampire had only just scratched the surface with Leah though, there was so much more below. Was there any warmth beneath all the payers? Her non-biological dad would say so. The only person she’s ever treated with love and respect. The only one who’d see the real her. The rest of the world had only seen the cold, ruthless, Leah. “It works for me” It's easy to stir jealousy in Remzi.

Her skin tingled as he moved his hands over her curves, wishing his palm was touching her skin rather than the fabric that lay between them. Wanting to feel his grip on her skin, almost tight enough to leave a mark. The pair had the perfect balance of passion, leaving her wanting more from the vampire. Leah had managed to pry herself away from Remzi before, but now he was back in her addiction to him was stronger than ever. The odd moment she found herself almost always she as thinking of him and she hated it. Longing to feel his lips on hers as the pair became tangled in the bedsheets. She struggled to pinpoint what it was about Remzi that made him so different from the ones she’d had before.

As if Remzi read her mind, in that moment he grabbed her with that passion she loved so much and kissed her. There was no holding back for her, as she pulled him in towards her wanting to feel his cool skin against hers. Wanting to explore every inch of him, leaving no space untouched. She gripped the fabric of his t-shirt tightly in her hand, the temptation to rip it from his body there and then. Fuck the crowd that was surrounding them. It was just them in two at that moment.

Remzi pulled back, moving his mouth to her collar bone as an almost inaudible sigh left her mouth, becoming lost in the music.

“Kill her? Torture her? Just to get Grey,”

It was a million dollar question. One she had pondered over for weeks and weeks, “I’d be in a lot of trouble with Death if I killed her. It’s a reaper’s job to keep the natural order in balance, apparently” They were there to help the souls, not killing off their half brother’s lover and the poor girl didn’t deserve to be tortured unless she started whining.

It was the really that had her body tensing. Remzi was questioning her ability to kill Grey, probably on purpose. Intending to wind her up. “Things are different this time. I cannot be killed” So easily at least.


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