The next morning Jade woke up with a start. She had slept through the night without any dreams. It was the most peaceful sleep of her 500 years of life. The late morning sun streamed through the windows of Scarlet’s room. Jade felt her heart swell with the warmth of being with a companion. She felt a pressure in her belly and realised that she was bursting. Scarlet wasn’t in bed with her. She hadn’t expected her to be. After all, vampires hardly sleep. She chuckled and dashed off to the bathroom. The aqua and white bathroom was lavish with a huge bathtub and basins for 2 people. Jade relieved herself and used the spare toothbrush and toothpaste to feel human again. She felt energetic. Was it because she was with a companion or was it because she was with a vampire? She smiled remembe

