Twisted Fate Book Two : A Turn For the Worst

Parts 1-4

PAIRING : Kathryn/Angelus

RATING : NC17 (torture bondage, kidnapping and rape)

SPOILERS : Just the end of Cruel Intentions.

DISCLAIMER : I do not own these characters.

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She woke up to her lover’s arms wrapped around her. She weaseled out of them sadly and went to the bathroom. It was eleven in the morning and she starving, he’d sleep a while longer, she was sure.

She was gone, that’s the first thing he noticed when he woke up was the mere fact that his arms felt empty, she was gone. The prospect scared him beyond words. He jumped up and bolted out of the room. He smelled her and entered the kitchen.

“Morning.” She said, drinking her coffee. “You’re a little naked.” She smiled. “Not that I mind, I’m just saying, doesn’t Rose come today?”

“I thought you’d left.”

“I won’t do that without telling you. And besides, you’re this rough and tough vampire and you’re scared of my leaving? That’s almost laughable.”

“It is not. I have a compulsive disorder.”

“Yeah what’s that?”

“I’m compulsive about you.” He sat on the table next to her.

“There are five other chairs you could sit at you know.”

“I know. I just thought you might want dessert after your breakfast.” She smiled lasciviously at him.

“Actually,” she ran her finger up his thigh and his cock stirred to life, “I had other plans.” She stood up and leaned against him, rubbing her covered sex on his knee.

“Yeah? Like what?”

“Like shopping. I need clothes.”

“Funny I think you have way too many clothes.” He pulled the string on her silk robe and it dropped to the floor, leaving her naked to his eyes.

“Angelus, stop it.” He nuzzled her neck and licked up to her earlobe. “Stop it, I mean it.” His hand snaked around and grabbed her ass effectively pulling her closer. “STOP.” He did. Reluctantly.

“Why?”

“Cause I’m really hungry. You took a lot out of me last night and I’m only human you know. After blood donations you always get juice and crackers. I at least need coffee and my bagel.”

“I’m sorry.”

“For what?”

“For biting you.”

“Don’t be, I’m not. It was kinda cool in a twisted sorta way. I just need my strength, shopping is hard work. And speaking of shopping, when am I getting my money?”

“I’ll give you a credit card.”

“Great, what’s the limit?”

“I think ten thousand but I’ll check. Where are you going to shop?”

“The greater question is where aren’t I going to shop.”

“And the answer would be?”

“Macy’s, I never liked Macy’s.”

“While you’re out you should get anything you want in the house. Also Rose is going to go shopping so you should write down a bunch of stuff you like to eat since she doesn’t shop for me.”

“Okay, I’ll do that before I leave.”

“Will you do me before you leave?”

“Absolutely.” She took the last bite of her bagel and pushed him back on the table.

“Here?” He asked, as if he didn’t know the answer.

“Right here, right now.” He scooted back on the table as she crawled on top of him. “And, *don’t* be gentle, lover.”

“Am I ever?”

“Not really, but especially don’t be today.” She leaned up and sucked on his lower lip as she felt his hands on her hips, slowly moving up her body to her breasts. “I said *don’t* be gentle.”

“Okay, I won’t.” He violently flipped them over and their lips met in a punishing kiss. He got an idea and grabbed the silk tie that had held her robe together. “Hey Kat?”

“Mmm?”

“How do you feel about bondage?” Their eyes met and hers were sparkling. “I’ll take that as a yes.” He crawled up her body so his erection was in her face and she licked it as he leaned over and stretched her arms above her head. He wrapped the tie around the chair at the end of the table and tied the ends around her wrists. “You’re beautiful all tied up.”

“You gonna bore me to death by talking or are you actually gonna fuck me?”

“Oh I’m gonna fuck you so hard you won’t be able to walk for a week.”

“Goody.” She said cocking her eyebrow. Goody? *Goody?* He threatens her and she says goody? She was beyond perfect for him, he was sure of it.

“I’m gonna make you come so hard and so long and just when you think you can’t come again, you’re gonna beg me for more.” His hands roamed her body, pinching her skin and twisting her nipples. She moaned and whimpered.

“Fuck me.” She ordered. He slapped her face. She looked surprised.

“You don’t give me orders, you’re the one tied up.” He squeezed her breasts hard and let go and watched the red marks appear. “You look so lovely with bruises Kat.” He wasn’t sure if she was scared, it didn’t smell so, but she wasn’t moaning either. “Are you okay?”

“Don’t worry about me, I’m not a princess, I’ll tell you to stop if I need to.”

“So little Kat gets off on a little pain, does she?” He smiled. “That’s good.” He pinched her nipples once more before inching down her body. “And you’ll definitely have a scar on your thigh from me, which is what I like to see. Wanna another one?” He asked as the ridges appeared on his face. He leaned over her and their lips met. He let her take the initiative and she licked his lip before sliding her tongue inside his mouth. She massaged his tongue with her own before she licked his fangs. She pricked her tongue on one of them and he tasted the drop of sweet blood. He viciously sucked on her tongue. She thrust her hips up into him but he tore his mouth from hers and slammed her hips into the table. “No way are you gonna get what you want, not yet.”

He got off her and sat in the chair at the end of the table. She sat up as much as she could to see what he was going to do. He took her leg and blazed a trail of wet kisses up her leg. “Can I talk at least?”

“Sure, talk all you want, it’s not gonna stop me from taking my sweet time.”

“I was just gonna say that I’ve fucked many guys, maybe thirty by now, but you’re the only one that can just look at me and make me wet.”

“Is that a fact?”

“Yes. Even Sebastian couldn’t. I think about you naked and I’m dripping.”

“You probably shouldn’t tell me that, I might use it to torture you later.”

“I truly hope you do.” She whispered under hear breath.

He laughed, “you, my dear, are truly one of a kind.” He was so close to her sex, to her clit, she just wanted him to touch her, lick her, anything.

“Would begging help you to fuck me sooner?”

“No. I’m a vampire, patience and torture are two of our most notable traits apart from biting and blood of course. We’re certainly not merciful.”

“Just remember payback’s a bitch. For that matter, so am I.”

“But you’re my bitch now.”

“Not for long unless you FUCK ME.” His mouth ran up her leg and his fangs grazed over the scar he’d left the other day. She screamed in frustration as he stood up. “Where are you going?” She growled.

“Oh I didn’t really wanna fuck, I’m going back to bed.”

“Like hell you are.” He walked out of the kitchen. It absolutely killed him to walk away from her, so ripe and open for him, but he wanted to be dominant for a change. After all she was taking well to the more demon side of him. “GET BACK HERE! ANGELUS!” That was most definitely a growl. He bolted in to find her tugging at the tie. “Please... make me come, please...”

She wanted him so badly, her cunt was on fire and she felt like she would burst at any moment. She’d never been so aroused. It hurt so badly.

“What does it feel like lover?” He asked, stroking her clit lightly.

“Like I’m going to die.” She stated plainly. “Please, I need you inside me so bad it hurts.”

He jumped on top of her and slammed into her as she arched off the table screaming. He pulled out almost completely and slammed back into her harder than any mortal could take. She shrieked.

It hurt so bad, but so good. She felt like she was being split down the center. She was sweating and moaning and thrashing around underneath him. He’d never been this brutal with her. He just kept slamming into her, crushing her under him. She felt herself tearing and she must have bled cause his face changed and he growled. “Oh God oh god oh god oh god... please Angelus please... please Angel please... please... oh god... harder... oh my god...”

“God. Has. Nothing. To. Do. With. It.” He said accentuating each word with a hard thrust. He’d held back way too long, he wanted something from her.

“Please... make me come... please Angel please...” she chanted in between moans. He kissed her breast before biting her savagely as she bucked up into him and came with a shrill. He shot his seed inside her as her blood flooded his mouth. She was panting heavy when he retracted his fangs, but he continued to suckle the wound. Her breathing slowed back to normal and he licked the wound one last time before getting up. “Angelus? Are you gonna untie me anytime soon?”

“Let me just look at you.” He stood next to the table. The bite on her breast would most definitely scar. It wasn’t as neat as the mark on her thigh, he’d bitten hard and his front six teeth had left a mark. He looked down the rest of her body. Bruises marred her skin and when he glanced over her cunt he couldn’t help but smile at the bruises that adorned her tanned skin. “You bruise so well baby. Have you always?” He untied her wrists and she rubbed them, they were also marked.

“Yeah, I did more when I was little cause I was much paler. I tan now.”

“I know. I would kill to see you in the sunlight.”

“We could buy a van, blacken the windows and put a tarp over the door. That way I can tan and you can watch in complete safety. And every now and then we can fuck.”

“That’s too risky, but not a bad idea, but not the same. It’s been two and a half centuries since I’ve seen the sun.”

“Wow. I just can’t imagine that.”

“It’s tough, but blood play can also be amusing.”

“I’ll take your word on that.”

“Well, you can do your shopping, I’m going to sleep some more and you can wake me up when you get home.”

“Doncha wanna come with? You know you want to.” Her index and middle finger walked up his thigh and stroked his naked penis and she licked his jaw.

“As much as I’d love to, I really do need to sleep and spend some time with Jessica.”

“Oh.”

“I’m sorry Kathryn, but...”

“Just come for an hour. Please?”

“Why Kat?” She tossed her head back and laughed that condescending laugh that always accompanied something devious. Sure enough, she leaned over and ran her tongue up his erection.

“Why not?” He just looked at her. “I thought I’d buy some clothes and there might be something you wanna see me in.”

“Like nothing?”

“Like anything, I just... I want you to come, please?”

“I’d like to come in your mouth. Can I?”

“Maybe... ever fucked anyone in a store?”

“Does it count if I was killing her?” She drew back a little, stunned. “God Kathryn, I’m sorry... I...”

“No. Don’t worry about it. What do I care if some stupid store clerk bit the dust? It’s just a little... weird is all. I thought *I* had a warped sense of humor.”

“You do, but there’s always someone or something more warped than you.”

“I guess. So...” she grabbed his arm and yanked him on top of her, thrusting her hips up to his, brushing his cock at her sopping entrance. “Are you coming with me?”

“YES,” he said diving inside her with one hard thrust, “I think I will be.”

“You think so do you?” She grunted as he slammed her into the table.

“Yes.” She squeezed her already tight passage around his girth and he growled. He continued his fast pace, driving her into the table and she was eating up the force. She was perfect for him.

“Are you close?” She whimpered.

“Yes. You?”

“I’m there.” She screamed as her orgasm shot through her like wild fire. “But you’re not.” She said reaching down quickly, grabbing him at the base of his cock, therefore preventing his release.

“FUCK KATHRYN!” He growled as the demon surfaced.

“Are you going shopping with me?” She asked looking up at him.

“LET GO OF MY DICK!”

“Are you going with me?”

“LET GO.” He growled once more. She laughed that lascivious laugh he loved, swiftly kneed him in the groin and quickly pushed him off her.

“Okay,” she shrugged, “I let go.” She stood up. “And now I have shopping to do.” She began to walk away and his demon howled. He jumped up and grabbed her by the skin of her neck.

“You’re not going anywhere little girl.” He dragged her into his bedroom and threw her on the bed. “Stay there.” He ordered, he could smell her fear. It was intoxicating. He reached in his nightstand drawer and took out four pairs of handcuffs. He hooked one on her wrist and attached it to the bedpost, and he did the same with the other. He then locked each ankle and did likewise. “I’ll teach you for walking away from me.” He reached back in the drawer and took out the whip. “Thus far Kat, you’ve been in control, but things are going to change.” He tickled her with the tip of the whip. “You look so beautiful spread eagled on my bed lover.”

She wasn’t sure what to expect, for the second time he was really scaring her. She tugged at the handcuffs but they wouldn’t budge. Did she really think she’d break them?

He looked into her eyes and saw the fear stricken horror in them. “It’s okay Kat. I’m not going to hurt you, unless you want me to.” He winked and her eyes softened a little. He raised the whip and it cracked down on her upper thigh and she whimpered as he saw the lust creeping into her eyes. “Baby likes it huh? Ever try bondage and such things in Manhattan?”

“Not really, just once.”

“Well,” he let is crack lightly over her nipple, “you are in luck my dear. I’m a master at pain and pleasure, in fact I thrive off it.” He cracked it over the dark nest of curls between her legs, over a few existing bruises and immediately lapped at the cleft, licking the welt, sending shivers down her spine. He smelled her growing arousal.

“Please... make me come...” she begged. He grinned wickedly and she felt his tongue snake out and run over her aching clit. The fire inside was too much, it begged for release and she could do nothing. “Please...” his mouth engulfed her clit and she felt the growing pressure within, happy he was giving her the satisfaction she craved. “Angelus, right there, harder, please!” She screamed and he stopped. “PLEASE!”

“Just doing what you did to me lover. Do you honestly think you get another come before I got one? I think not.” He climbed over her and straddled her face. “Ever been fucked in the mouth?” She shook her head. “Open wide babe.” She did quickly and he assumed it was okay. he certainly didn’t want to hurt her or scare her, but she didn’t protest. He shoved his cock down her throat and held her head in place as he thrust into her. He could feel her muscles drawing him in and her tongue licking the bottom of his erection as it moved in and out of her mouth. Her hips arched off the bed as she whimpered. He pulled out quickly and spilled his seed over her chest and neck. “You’re so beautiful with my cum all over you.”

“Why don’t you lick it off?” She said seductively, hoping he’d comply.

“Good idea, but I call the shots here honey.” He ran his hands down her slick chest and brushed over her sex. “What do you want Kathryn? Besides your two million for shopping?”

“I want you to fuck me. I want you to make me come so hard I can’t think straight for a week.”

“I can do that, do you want me to?”

“FUCK YES!” He slid a sole finger inside her tight passage. She bucked up into his touch.

“That’s right baby, ride my finger like you rode me earlier.”

“Please, more... I need more Angelus.” He slipped a second inside and she whimpered as she arched off the bed. “Please... please... more... harder...”

“You want this, you work for it honey, just ride me, fuck my fingers.”

“I am, but... more... please...”

“You’re awfully polite when you wanna come.” He slid a third inside and felt her gripping him. She tried squeezing her thighs but the handcuffs prevented it.

“Deeper... come on baby, I’ll suck you off for an hour tonight, just deeper...” she begged.

“Making promises now are we?”

“Fuck yes... deeper baby, harder... uh... harder and... deeper...” His fourth finger stretched her even more and she moaned loudly as he thrust his fingers inside her.

“Damn you’re so tight babe... so hot... so wet. You want it baby? You want my fist up your tight pussy?”

“YES! PLEASE!” He was shocked, she really could take a lot more than normal girls. He sighed and complied. She screeched as he thrust his entire hand inside her. She didn’t hesitate, she kept thrusting into him. He wiggled his fingers in her heat and she squealed. “FUCK ANGELUS!” Her entire body arched off the bed as her entire body shook and he felt the warm rush around his hand. She bit her lip, he could smell the blood and he growled. She laid there quivering and coming and thrashing around for a couple minutes. He pulled his hand out and licked his fingers.

“You taste so good baby.” He looked up at her and her eyes were closed, tears rolling down her cheeks. “Baby?” He took out the key for the handcuffs and unhooked her, but she didn’t move. She laid spread-eagled and he wanted her again. He wasn’t sure what to do with her. He decided to leave her and find Jessica. He stood up and tossed the cuffs and whip back in the drawer.

“Angel?” He smiled, Dru was the only other person who called him that. He liked it, it sounded so kind and gentle, a perfect paradox for him. “Stay with me?” She whispered.

He could wait. He crept over to the bed and laid down next to her. “What about shopping?”

“Later. Can’t move, don’t want to.”

“You okay?” She curled up next to him and she began stroking his erection. “You don’t have to.” She slipped her fingers around him and began pumping his cock in her hand. He growled softly as she sped up. She leaned up to him and as he felt the tightening in his balls she bite down hard into his neck and he spilled his load in her hand.

“Better?” She asked as she sucked on her fingers.

“Quite. You?”

“I’m good.” She smiled and closed her eyes sleepily.

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She glanced at herself in the mirror. She’d certainly taken a beating and she’d loved it. It had been the best orgasm of her life. She’d shaved herself bare in the shower. She hoped he’d like it the next time they had sex. He said he liked seeing the bruises he made, and this way he could see them better. She smiled and slipped her dress over her thong and matching lace bra. She slid the heels on and went into the living room where he was standing looking grim. “What’s wrong?”

“Huh? What makes you think something’s wrong Kat? You look gorgeous.”

“Thanks, but don’t change the subject. What’s up?”

“Sit down?” He motioned to the couch and she sat next to him. “I have to go away for a few days.”

“What?”

“I know, I just moved you in, but it’s really important. I wouldn’t leave if... but I have to.”

“Why?”

“It’s important. I’ll only be gone a few days, five at the most. I’m taking Jessica with me.”

“Oh.” She looked away angry and hurt.

“Kat, don’t get all jealous. I told you she is mine from the start of this. I just have to go.”

“Why? Why won’t you tell me where you’re going? I can come.”

“No. You stay here and shop and go see your friend. I’ll be back before you know it.” She was disappointed, he could see it in her face. “If it makes you feel any better, I’m not coming back with Jessica.”

“Huh?”

“I’m taking her to a friend’s. He’s looking for some help, so he’s gonna take care of her. Then I have to go somewhere. There’s this gem I heard of that I wanna see if I can find.”

“Why?”

“It’s a surprise for you, if I can find it that is.”

“Will you be in danger?”

“No. It’s nothing dangerous. It’s just... I can go faster if you’re here. I’m going to leave a minion, he’s on his way over. He’ll stay here during the day and if you go out after dusk, he’ll go with you to make sure you don’t get hurt.”

“Why?”

“Cause you’re human and there are creepy crawlies out there that I don’t want snacking on you. Okay?” She nodded.

“When?”

“As soon as he gets here. I’ve got my limo waiting for me in the ally. I’m sorry, I don’t wanna go, but... I have to.”

“I understand.” The door opened and a man walked in.

“Sire?”

“Hey Jacob, this is Kathryn. Kat this is Jacob. He’s gonna make sure you’re safe.” He leaned down and captured her lips in a searing kiss. “I’ll be back soon. Have fun.”

“Be safe.”

“I will.” He walked to the door and looked back and winked.

“ANGEL!” She ran to him and kissed his ear before whispering, “I love you.” he kissed her cheek gently and left.

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He had been gone four days. He said he was almost finished. She’d gone shopping with Cassy and had lunch. Now she was dressed in a new crimson dress that was revealing but not too revealing, with matching pumps. “Ready?” She asked Jacob.

“Yes. Where are we going?”

“The Rave. Ever been?” They got in the car and he drove.

“On occasion. I’ve hunted there.”

“Oh, that’s nice. You’re not hunting tonight are you?”

“No. Sire’s orders, no humans until he gets back. I’m drinking bagged blood he left for me.”

“Good. So how does this work?”

“I’ll walk you there, follow you inside. I’ll keep my distance but I’ll be following you, ten feet away or so. Master said you could talk to anyone you wanted and that I was not to interfere unless asked to.”

“Great.”

“So?”

“So what Jacob? Anyone ever call you Jake?”

“Yes, everyone does, everyone except Sire. He’s funny about that. Anyway, so what’s the signal?”

“Signal?”

“Yes, a gesture you can give me if you need help with someone.”

“Oh, right, how about if I roll my eyes. I don’t do that often.”

“Okay, then if you need a guy to back off, roll you eyes at me.”

“Perfect, thanks Jake.”

“You’re not afraid are you?”

“Afraid? Of what?”

“Me, him, vampires in general.”

“I was, but if he says you’re okay to be trusted, then I trust you. Maybe I’m stupid, but he’s had numerous times to kill me and he didn’t. Why would he start now? And when he’s not even here.”

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“Kat! It’s been a while!” Cassy grabbed her and they hugged.

“I know, I’ve been busy.”

“With Mr. Gorgeous?”

“Yeah, with him. I kinda moved into his house, his penthouse.”

“YOU DID WHAT?”

“I moved in. It’s a long story, but I’ve been there a few days. He’s away on business right now, but it’s nice. I love him.”

“You just met him.”

“I know, but... I can’t help how I feel. You know?”

“I guess girl, I’ll take your word for it. I wanna meet him one day.”

“You will. I promise.”

“Good. I’m gonna to get a drink, want one?”

“Yeah, a martini.” Cass got up and headed toward the bar. She glanced over at Jake and smiled. She looked back at the bar to see Cass ordering.

“Hey pretty girl.” She felt hands wrap around her waist.

“Get your hands off me.” She turned to be facing a hideous looking older man. “Let go.” She went to kick him in the groin but he grabbed her leg and slid his hand up her thigh.

“This one’s a feisty one she is.” She looked toward Jake and he wasn’t there. “I can see why he likes it, pity. You’re coming with us honey, the easy way or the hard way, you pick.”

“I won’t go with you.” She ripped her arm away from one of them, but another grabbed her quickly and she felt a painful blow to her head and blacked out.

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“YES!” He screamed. He’d found it! He was ready to leave when the phone rang. “Hello?”

“Master?”

“Jacob, is that you?”

“Sire, something has happened.”

“WHAT?”

“Sire, we went to the Rave and she was sitting with her friend. All of a sudden I felt this crack on my head and when I came to I was in the ally behind the place. I went in and she was no where to be found.”

“I’m on my way, FIND HER!”

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He slammed the door. “JACOB!” He bellowed.

“Sire?” The boy slinked in the room and Angelus backhanded him across the room. “I’m sorry Sire, I failed. I don’t kn...”

“SHUT UP! WHERE IS SHE?”

“I don’t know Sire.”

“YOU DON’T KNOW?” He punched the boy again. “Okay, who hit you?”

“I didn’t see anyone, I was looking too.”

“Okay, someone must have done it. The question is who?” The phone rang. “Hello?”

“I find myself wondering why the Scourge of Europe is in LA taking human lovers.”

“Lucifer.” ‘Fuck.’ “What do you want?”

“I want you gone Angelus. LA isn’t yours.”

“I haven’t touched it. I told you that, I don’t care about it.”

“I don’t believe you. Everyday I see more people loyal to you, mortals and demons are aligning themselves with you and I don’t like it. So we’re gonna have a talk.”

“Where is she?”

“She’s engaged.”

“DON’T FUCKING LAY A HAND ON HER OR I’LL STAKE YOU MYSELF!”

“You’re on. We do this the old fashion way, you and I.”

“I’m not fighting for territory I don’t want.”

“Not for territory, for the girl. She’s feisty, I like it, a pretty little thing, a little bruised though. Nothing a little torture wouldn’t help.”

“YOU TOUCH HER AND YOU’LL BE HURTING FOR WEEKS! And I’m not fighting you for her.”

“Then she’s mine. I’m offering you the chance to win her back. Think about it.” He hung up.

“FUCK! FIND LUCIFER! TRACK DOWN HIS MINIONS AND HIS FUCK TOYS! Who’s his favored childe?”

“That would be Ralph I believe.”

“Where is he?”

“In LA.”

“Find him and bring him to me. And Jacob, no mess-ups, your life depends on it. And call around, if it came to war, who would win?” He paced back and forth wondering if she was okay.

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She was tied to a bed. Had it been a bad dream? She was naked and felt sore. Someone was there. She opened her eyes. “You’re awake, how wonderful. It’s so much more fun when I can hear you scream darling.”

“Who are you? Where am I?”

“Lucifer, but you can call me Master.”

“I will not. Let me go.”

“I don’t think so. No mortal has ever made me this hard with sheer anticipation. Care to feel?” He rubbed his erection in her hand that was held to the bed with chains.

“LET ME GO!”

“No.”

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“Sire?”

“WHAT?” He growled.

“We found him.” Two large demons dragged a small-framed vampire into the penthouse.

“Put him in the back room and chain him up tight.” The demons were accompanied by two of his minions. “What else?”

“We have a list of places where Lucifer might be, but surely Ralph will know. Whether he’ll tell or not...”

“He’ll tell, I’ll make him.”

“Very well. I found the majority of demons would side with you Sire. Lots of mortals too, they don’t like how Lucifer does business. He’s sloppy and greedy and keeps control with an iron fist. Vampires are split. Many side with you out of fear of you, but others fear him more. He’s tortured several and they’ve leaked stories.”

“What were they tortured for?”

“Mainly for killing in certain areas. He’s put major restrictions on feeding, it’s left lots angry, but too scared to challenge.”

“What kind of restrictions?”

“On location, times and number. Several nests are starving for food. He’s playing favorites between them due to relation to him and others.”

“Good. Put this out, any demon or vampire siding with me will be guaranteed his or her life after the war should there be one. Limitations and restrictions on feeding will be minimum so too many mortals don’t get suspicious. Rules including the homeless, the trash and prostitutes first. There will also be group of untouchables. That’s all, time and location will be lifted and I won’t play favorites among nests. And any childe or minion of his is welcome if they pledge loyalty by blood to me personally.”

“Very good Sire, I’m on that.”

“I’m going to talk to our friend.” The phone rang. He picked up. “Hello?”

“Notice how she screams and her faces gets all squishy when she comes?”

“Lucifer, if you so much as lay a hand on her, your little boy won’t be recognizable before I stick him in a coffin and fill it with holy water.” Silence. Good.

“What?” Lucifer said.

“That’s right. Found a little friend of my own. I was just about to go back and rip him a new whole.”

“NO!”

“Then let’s talk.”

“Let him go or I’ll kill her.”

“Let her go or he dies a slow and painful death and you know I’ll do it.”

“Stalemate.”

“NO WAY. She’s mine. I claimed her. You’re the one making trouble. But look, I’m heading back to fuck your kid dry with a stake, so I’ll be going now.”

“NO!”

“Then let’s talk.”

“When and where?”

“Neutral ground. Pier 54, it’s quiet and secluded. Tonight at eight.”

“Fine. Bring him.”

“Bring her and put her on the phone right now.”

“Let me get the gag out of her mouth, she just can’t get enough of bondage fun, can she? Here bitch.”

“Kathryn? Babe?”

“Angelus?”

“It’s me, are you okay?”

“Help me.” She whimpered.

“There she’s alive. I’ll see you tonight.”