The Forgiven

The VIP

It’s one in the afternoon. Legacy rolls out of bed with a yawn. A small black cat follows.

“Good morning Luna” She smiles patting the small cat.

The cat purrs softly. Legacy has always had a soft spot for cats. Luna was solid black with huge green eyes and she loved attention.

Legacy began her day as normal. Her schedule was like most normal people. She worked second shift at a local gentleman’s club and it was often how she found her targets. Some of the dancers she works with are night people, Zoe the VIP dancer is a werewolf and Julia, one of the servers is a vampire. Legacy despised them of course but killing them would make humans and night people investigate the club. After a warm shower and her breakfast, which to most would be lunch, she left her small apartment to head to work.

“Legacy!” a tall woman ran over to Legacy who was applying her makeup.

“Hey Jewels, what’s up?” she replied with a smile

“Zoe is sick again, you know she’s pregnant? Anyways you’re going to have to work the VIP section tonight. Don’t worry though I’ll help you and Mac has extra bodyguards tonight too. It’s supposed to be a packed house and I heard some sexy rich bachelor will be here tonight too!”

Jeweline never missed a chance to gossip.

Legacy wasn’t worried at all. In fact she was one of the best dancers the club had. Her training only made her that much better, she could move faster and swifter than any of the other girls. As for the men with slippery fingers she was okay with defending herself. A drunk human is much easier to fight off than an angry vampire or werewolf. However she knew the VIP section is always filled with wealthy night people and didn’t like behind in the middle of them all.

“So who is this rich bachelor that will be here tonight?” Legacy asked with curious eyes.

“I dunno. Some guy named Hunter? Hunter Woods?”

Legacy’s voice broke. “Hunter Redwood?”

“Yes! That’s it! So you know who I’m talking about?”

Legacy zoned out in thought. Hunter Redwood is a well known vampire. In fact he is THE vampire. He ran the entire Black Council. Legacy began to sweat. She was not intimidated by any human or night person but Hunter Redwood is different. The man was cruel, he had killed members of his own family. He had no regard for any life. He had killed some of the best vampire hunters with ease and tonight Legacy would have to face him completely unarmed and vulnerable. The club she works at is the best in the city. No other clubs have a VIP section quite like this. It was built for the wealthy with real leather seats, up close and personal dancers, and it even has its own bar. Legacy’s boss had offered her the position of VIP dancer several times but she always turned it down. The money would be fantastic but the amount of night people wouldn’t be good for Legacy.

Just get through tonight she said to herself.

Around seven a group of vampires walk in and head straight to the VIP section. Legacy is by the bar at the time talking with Mac when she sees him.

“Remind me why we are here?” Hunter asked a y’all man obviously aggravated.

“Relax brother. You’ve worked too much lately. This club is highly recommended by our kind. Apparently they have a hot werewolf that covers the VIP section, maybe it will do you some good to get some-“

Hunter cuts him off “Thelson, I have no interest in s*x with mutts.”

“You are much too uptight just relax and enjoy the show.”

Legacy swallowed hard. He was stunning. Even for a vampire. If looks could kill his eyes would burn the entire building down. He’s obviously irritated. He was dressed in a perfect dark suit. His red hair was almost perfect. She was afraid of him. While she would never admit it she knew she wouldn’t be able to stop him if he decided to harm her. The group sat in the large booth and ordered drinks. It was time for her to make her first appearance.

Legacy was dressed in a one piece with long sleeves. It was black and sparkled under the lights in the club. Her hair fell in perfect curls below her shoulders. She was beautiful, she could almost resemble a vampire. Her pale skin was perfect with her blood red lipstick.

“Hey boys.” Legacy made her way over to the VIP table.

Thelson whistled.

Hunter looked even more aggravated. “I thought you said there was a werewolf?” He whispered to Thelson

“That’s what I was told but this, this is better.” Thelson said with wondering eyes.

Legacy pulled herself up the pole directly in the center of the large table. Twisting and turning with the music.

She was flawless. She noticed Hunter was almost staring at her. Of course he was. She was a dancing snack. After the first few songs Legacy stepped off the table collecting her cash.

“Sorry boys, I’ve got to freshen up in the dressing room. Don’t go anywhere I’ll be back real soon.” She said winking at Thelson in a teasing way.

Once out of sight Legacy could finally breath again. This was harder than she thought. Hunter stared at her like she was crazy. The urge to stake him was killing her. She wanted to watch him suffer. He was the perfect target. If she could kill the vampire that was over the entire Black Council she would be the most accomplished vampire hunter alive. The challenge was going to be getting him alone. Could she even take the fight? He was no doubt strong. Legacy was small compared to him and he had power. Legacy pushed the idea out of her mind.