Sparkle

chapter 1

Two years later

    The sound of metal seeking was enough to wake me up this morning my eyes drifted to my 16-month-old Jasper standing holding on to the playpen shaking it while screeching. I groaned while pulling the covers over my head.

“eakboo’’ Amethyst his twin sister chirped.

I removed the covers and looked at the twins both covering there eyes with a wide smile on their face

“eakaboo!” they screeched in unison followed by the cutest giggles. I smiled at them.

“Oh man you got me!” I laughed pulling myself out of bed and shuffled to the twins lifting them out of their beds both dashing out of the room at full toddler speed as soon as their little feet touched the floor. A yawn escaped my mouth. How did they have so much energy?

    I picked up my phone noting the time, 10 am got two hours to feed them and get them ready for daycare. I went to the living room and turned on the TV. Micky mouse Club house was on I decided to leave it there as a means to keep them distracted while I make breakfast.                                                Scrambled eggs should do. I thought as I went into the kitchen and started cooking. My eyes wondered back to my phone and I noticed that it was lit up facing down on the counter so I picked it up. Two missed calls and a text from the owner of the bar I work at, Crucifix. A club strictly for vampires and willing humans. You have to sign a waiver and be on an approved list just to get in and yes, the owner is also a vampire.

Cole Anders: Need you early tonight.

Me: Why?

Cole Anders: I have an important meeting and need to be at top performance.

    I cringed knowing exactly what he needed from me to be at his “top performance.” My blood. He’s one of three people who know that I’m a fae hybrid. And because he knows my secret we came up with a deal he protects my children and I in exchange for blood whenever he needs it.

     Since the “great reveal” two years ago a handful of supernatural creatures have been exposed, vampires where the first because they started it. Then the shifters came out specifically the wolfs when they started a war with the vampires. They broke the first rule, to keep the supernatural world a secret.

   News of ghosts, poltergeists and demon sightings became more frequent and now, believable. They aren’t even trying to hide now freely taking revenge on whatever human is in there way. Humans have responded in one of two ways either they have gather to hunt the “monsters” Or are fine with us some even being infatuated with the idea of being involved with vampires and werewolf’s,

   Thanks, Twilight. The sizzling sound of the food burning to the pan broke me out of my thoughts I quickly mixed up the eggs and added cheese after turning the burner to low.

What time? I finally texted back Cole

Cole Anders: 6:30 he replied immediately

    I blinked at the phone. We don’t open until nine? I divided the eggs into two bowls and set them in the freezer to cool down. The twins where standing in front of the T.V. totally engrossed with the hot dog dance when I scooped them each up and set them inside their highchairs. I felt my phone vibrate in my pocket I pulled it out while walking slowly back to the kitchen. Two texts, one from Cole, the other from my Roommate, Lilly. I looked hers first

Lilly: I have to work until 5:30 tonight how late can I pick up the kids?

 I smiled at the text I don’t know where I'd be without her help she lives with me in this little 2 bedroom loft. She watches the kids at night while I work and got the kids into a daycare up the street so I can sleep during the days. She and my friend Nick have been my rock these last few years.

Me: I work at 6:30 latest pick up time is seven

Lilly: Okay no worries I’ll make it! KFC for dinner?

Me: sounds good.  I went to the text from Cole.

Cole Anders: Will you make it?

Me: Yeah but why so early?

Cole Anders: I told you I need to be in my top performance

     I groaned. I really hope that doesn't mean what I think it means. I Gotta admit he almost got me last time. A couple of weeks ago I nearly gave in to his sweet words and sensual touches while he was feeding on me. Because he was a vampire I cant hear his thoughts and… I liked that.  Plus he's extremely attractive. A girl has needs you know. He was once a Viking from Norway over 900 years ago. Tall and chiseled with bone white skin and light sea blue eyes. His striking features make him look like a famous statue rather then a real person and he’s my boss. I do a bunch of odd jobs at the club from performer to bartender I have a lot of freedom and he pays well. because most of the customers are vampires its quiet. I don’t have the humming noise of human thoughts as I normally do.

     I decided to push work thoughts to the back of my mind  I glanced at the clock, 11:30. I got the twins bathed and dressed, both fixed in the double stroller and walked the two blocks to the daycare and back. After cleaning up my mess in the kitchen, I went back to sleep.

    I loved sleep. I wish I could  live in my dream land where there was no danger and no darkness. Where my children blissfully played without worry about being someone's snack. Where I didn’t have to sell myself to a vampire in order to make ends meat. Where I can dare fall in love with someone who treats me like a human and not an object or monster. But alas that is only in a dream.

A few hours later I woke up to the sounds of little feet running though the hall and the door slam shut. I pick up my phone to see its 6 o’clock

Shit! I forgot to change my alarm!

I jumped out of bed and ran into the bathroom rushing to brush my hair and teeth I put on black smoky eyeshadow and red lipstick.

I wonder if she’s hungry?

Lilly’s thoughts echoed in my head I grabbed a hair tie and opened the door to see her right IN front of it. Her hand raised and balled into a fist getting ready to knock her emerald green eyes widened in surprise.

“Not hungry, late!” I answered her internal question before she could ask it and slid pass her rushing back into my room. Lilly grumbling internally about privacy, followed behind. She was taller than me by a couple of inches and thinner no baby fat or stretchmarks to ruin her body. Her hair was naturally black and straight and went down to the middle of her back. And one of the few people who never thought a single bad thing about me.

 “Why do you work this early anyway” Lilly asked from my doorway watching me shuffle though my drawers pulling out my fishnet thigh highs and black denim skirt

I shrugged not looking up at her and walked to the closet.

“He said something important is going down today I don’t know what it is though” I stated pulling a tank top over my head

“Hmm… weird, you want me to grab you a leg or something?” Lilly asked thumb pointed behind her to the kitchen

“Naw I’ll grab something at work. “ I finished tieing up my favorite combat boots before rushing to the door. I blew kisses to the babies then to Lilly making her giggle “Bye loves see Ya”

“Be safe” was Lilly’s usual Farwell before I went to work.

It was a  ten minute drive from my apartment to the club. I pulled up into the  empty parking lot IN front of a tall red brick building with no windows in the front. The red neon sign “crucifix” turned off. The sun was starting to set but it was still fairly bright out. I debated on going in when my phone buzzed letting me know I had a text. The time was 6:47 pm and I was late.

Cole: Get inside.

I sighed and opened the car door heading to the large black metal doors. I pulled out my keys to unlock it to find it was already unlocked. With a heavy push I opened the door ant started down the short dark hallway to the bar itself. I find Cole sitting on a large char in which he call his throne on the stage to the left. There are serval small stages scattered around the place for dancers and a large stage in the next room for live entertainment. Next to the bar was a spiral stair case that led up to his pent house. Behind the bar was a mirror going from the floor to the ceiling a cooler filled with Sanguis synthetic blood among various bottles of beer and a rack of bottles of liquor. The walls where outlined in neon lights.

    My eyes went everywhere but his. I knew I was in trouble for being late and I didn’t want to start the fight. But with all the pretending that I don’t see him it appears he got impatient. in a flash  he was inches from my face grabbing my chin and lifting it to meet his eyes. He was considerably taller than me his golden hair falling  front of his ice blue eyes and he glared down to me.  His nose was long and pointed and his full lips where pressed in a hard line. clearly not happy with me.

“Why are you late?” Cole asked his voice was low and malicious.

My breath hitched at how close he was to me my cheeks started to burn with the way his eyes bore into mine. Then I realized what he was trying to do. He was trying to glimmer me!

I blinked away my awkwardness and pushed his hand away from my face and stepped back.

“Is that really necessary?” I glared at him being part Fae his hypnotizing gaze doesn't effect me… well, it doesn't put me in a numb trance like it does to humans.

His lips twitched into a half-smile and took a step toward me

“I mean I’m already willingly giving you my blood there’s no need to glimmer it out of me.” I stayed glued to my spot as Cole stalked closer to me his muscles where in clear definition through his black muscle shirt

“Perhaps. But its been over a year and somehow you have refused my charms. Tell me if I'm wrong but we seemed to have quite the spark last time” he pressed his cold hand agents my cheek his eyes once cold now twinkling with mischief. I kept my face straight even though I was screaming like a fan girl on the inside.

   I never thought of myself as attractive I was short 5’ 5 with hair that went to my color bone. I dye it constantly with this months color being a deep purple. My body type was curvy almost pear shaped with wide hips and a but narrow midsection. My stomach having a little bit of flab from the twins and stretch marks decorated my skin. I have freckles scattered across my chest and face. My eyes where a bright aqua blue I was told my whole life I had a snake like stare.

  I would say that I don’t think much of myself at all when you have a husband who only thought about how fat and ugly you are you start to believe it. But Cole, he was cold to most of the other staff here only favoring me and Roxxane, his fledgling. Roxxane was tall and slender she appeared to be in her mid 30’s but in reality she was much older. Her sandy blonde had always curled and where some ridiculously slutty outfits. Her voice had sweet southern twang to it  disguising her usually harsh words. She made no effort to hide her distaste for me, especially after Cole told me I was beautiful the first time he ever met me. Which is something he always does to every girl he meets. And shamelessly flirted for a year up to this point. He was cocky always loved to fluster people and would laugh at their reactions. That’s what he was doing to me right now trying to get a reaction out of me but he's not going to get one. I kept my poker face and glared at him as we had our little staring contest nether one of us budging.

The silence was intense. I was used to the constant humming of voices in my head but there was none the only sound was my heartbeat hammering agents my chest, Completely betraying my cool demeanor. Cole must be able to hear it too because his smile began to slowly widen as he slowly dragged his hand downward towards my chest. I quickly slapped it away my cheeks turning red. He busted out laughing. He won. I let out a little growl and stomped over to the bar to poor myself a drink.

“So, what’s this important meeting about anyway?” I asked taking a drink of my whiskey.

“It’s a peace treaty between us and the neighboring wolf pack” his voice suddenly so close behind me I could feel his breath agents the back of my neck. I spun around and pushed him back.

“you need to learn personal space.” I snapped. Every time hes that close to me my heart jumps.

He chuckled at my response and put his hands up in surrender.

“ Anyway since we have our agreement you are going to have to be included in this peace treaty as my asset. This will guarantee your safety with both wolfs and vampires in my authority to protect you.” He smiled with pride waiting for me to praise him. I stared at him blankly

“And what would I have to do?” I asked knowing that there was a catch.

He looked around the room avoiding my gaze

“well…. Its just a small matter of declaring your loyalty to the black county…” he trailed off looking sheepish

“And what dose that include? “ I raised my brow and crossed my arms waiting for the answer I knew I wasn’t going to like.

He sighed “ Because you are a witch you would be considered a weapon like a nuke. When ever I or the alpha askes for you assistance or to use you powers you can't refuse. But with this you will have ultimate protection for your kids. And I can find you a nice house in-between the territories so it would be easer to keep an eye on you. “

“So I’m a weapon ”I cut him off

“Well yeah?” he said as if I should of already known that.

I sighed, ” Do I have a choice?”

“As long as you live in this area and want to be protected from the on going terrors that are arising with this new ‘woke’ society, You do not. This is about cataloging the creatures that would be useful during an attack not about exposing identity’s.” He told casually.

“Attack by what?”

“Other vampires of wolf packs that aren’t happy with our treaty given the current situation in the rest of the country. But this treaty has been going on for generations. Each new Alpha comes to renegotiate the treaty to keep it relevant to the changing times.” He shrugged and started to walk closer to me again with the mischief in his eye and Cheshire cat smile. I watched him carefully his ice blue eyes started to darken. I noticed that his skin was paler than usual and there were bags under his eyes. I suddenly wondered when the last time he drank my blood. Or any blood for that matter.

“when was the last time you fed?” I asked suddenly worried for his wellbeing which caught him off guard. He stopped in his tracks his grin momentarily wavering then returning even wider this time. He brought his fore finger to his stubbled chin pretending to contemplate the question.

That was not a good sign.

“hmmm it was last week in fact—” he flashed me true smile one that showed his fangs “I haven't touched anyone since our time together “his hands tied behind his back and leaned forward his nose skimming my neck his breath made little hairs standing up everywhere.

“Are you crazy?” I ducked my head away from him and placed both hands on ether side of his face pulling it up to make eye contact

“you could have turned feral” I said seriously. His darkened eyes widened in shock at my concern but was taken over by a mischievous grin.

“What's this love? Are you actually worried about me?” he mused.

I rolled my eyes and pushed his head back and stepping around him.

“Why haven't you eaten in over a week? Roxanne can't be too happy about that” I continued my line of questioning

“I just haven't hungered for anyone else” his voice was low as he pulled me back to him by my waist

“And yes she's is thoroughly pissed about it “ he smiled

I sighed. I know he is just messing with me to get a reaction.

I glared at him for some time. My heart threating to jump out of my chest. My eyes shifted to his lips and the memory of the last time he kissed me flashed through my mind. My heart raced. His nose skimmed my neck his cold breath leaving goosebumps at their wake. Would it really be so bad if I gave in? just this once? My body leaned into him reactively.

As if he was suddenly the mind reader, he smiled agents my skin then lifted his eyes to meet mine. A heat rose in the pit of my stomach as He leaned into me. I put a finger to his lips stopping him in his tracks.

 “ You’re paying me double tonight.” I demanded. His arms tightened around my waist and let out a hum in acknowledgment leaning into me slowly. His eyes were not staring at my neck like usual it was focused on my lips instead. I tilted my up to get a better look at him. He took that as an invitation and crashed his lips onto mine. I didn’t stop him nor did I push him away instead I parted my lips allowing his tongue access inside. His hands slid down my to my ass  picking me up with ease.  Before I knew what was going on I was pushed down on a bed. I gasped in surprised when I noted my surroundings; we where in the spare  bedroom in the basement. The walls where painted a deep royal blue matching his velvety bed set. Before I could take in anymore of the room he was on top of me shirtless capturing my lips with his demanding my attention. I let my hands wonder over his muscles. From his pecs down his abdomen. His arms reached around me to unclasp my bra and broke our kiss to remove it along with my tank top. Like a reflex I brought my arms to my abdomen hiding my stretch marks. His brows tensed together.

“You do not need to hide yourself from me. I have wanted you for so long” he gently moved my hands away.

I blushed watching him kiss each one of my scars moving up in-between my breasts and to my neck and licking it. I shivered under his cold touch, but I wasn’t complaining. A burning desire began to pool in my core. With one quick motion he removed my skirt and panties leaving my stockings on. He kissed down my neck, over my collar bone until he reached my Brest. He put  one in his mouth while his hand found its way  to my slit and parted the lips without hesitation he rubbed it gently. Sliding his fingers up and down my wetness. I bit my lip trying to swallow the moans threatening to escape. He must of known of my plan because his fingers found the top of my c**t and moved in a rough circular motion while his tongue did the same on my n****e. His movement went from circles to up and down while me moved on to my other Brest. I finally let out a soft panted m and grabbed the back of his hair. I felt his triumphant smile agents my skin when he removed his fingers from my core. I  whimpered involuntarily at the lost of contact. He kissed me again desperate and deep as he positioned himself between my legs I moaned again when I felt his boldge though his pants agents my p***y. He licked my bottom lip begging for entrance  I parted my lips and unbuckled his pants  pushing them downward freeing his member. He kissed down my neck and thrusted inside of me causing me to moan again. My hands tightened their grip on his golden locks as he licked his favorite feeding vain numbing the area Before sinking his fangs into my skin. I gasped at first at the sharp pain but it was quickly replaced by pleasure. I squeezed his bisect trying to regain control of myself, but he wasn’t having that he grabbed both of my hands and rose them above me head holding both with one as his other hand slowly trailed down to my hip and griped it hard enough to cause a bruise and a louder moan from me.  He began to thrust harder and faster while still feeding. My moans became out of my control and began to get louder as I was reaching my climax, I felt his fangs withdrawal from my skin, and he licked the wound to close causing me to shiver again. He pushed himself up to meet my eyes licking his lips and keeping his pace. I closed my eyes unable to stand his gaze. His thumb traces my lower lip.

“Open you eyes I want to watch you as you c*m for me” his voice was low but I heard him and obeyed looking straight into his eyes as soon as I did I reached my climax. I watched his face distort to pure pleasure watching me as he pulled out his d**k before letting his juices spill out on the sheet in-between my legs. His hand left mine abruptly as he sat up. at once I sat up after him and watched him now quietly and awkwardly look for his clothes.

“ Are you ok? “ I asked tilting my head to the side eyeing him carefully. Now that he got what he wanted hes just going to act awkward now? Was it not good enough?

His body tensed at my words before turning around to face me

“ I….. I usually last longer then that… “ he answered sheepishly I raised my eyebrow and looked at the digital clock next to his bed

“ Its 10 o’clock we've been down here for hours!” I exclaimed.

Just then there was a knock on the door I quickly covered myself with the blanket. Cole on the other hand didn’t bother covering up as Roxanne walked in her smile for her sire dropped when she saw him with me. She glared at me and I back at her.

“What do you need Roxy?” he asked annoyed but not looking away from me.

“The wolfs are here and so is the band.” Her thin lips curved into a fake smile

“Aya, you'll be singing tonight” Cole mentioned casually

“What the hell? I'm not dressed for a live performance!”  I yelled

“Your not dressed at all.” Roxanne retorted

I ignored her comment “I don’t even have a set list ready” Roxanne threw a small stapled packet on to the bed in front of me I picked it up and skimmed the contents. It was a set list of the songs we did last week Metal covers of pop songs.

“Ok and clothes?” I asked

“That sexy outfit you came in is  more than fine.“ Cole winked after he said pulling his pants back up and walked to his closet to pull out a dress shirt

“Shows on in thirty minutes” Roxanne said before walking out and closed slammed the door. I sighed and started getting dressed.

This will be fun.