Oh God, I felt like I was back in high school as I looked around for a table to sit at.

I didn't know anyone at this party of people and it's not like I had Lori to sit with here. I was all alone as Uncle Carter held a tray of champagne, walking around, and giving people drinks. I saw he hated it and forced a stiff smile on his face. I was standing near a wall awkwardly as I tried to find a near the corners where I'm hoping to hide from the crowd since I wasn't a social person still.

I tugged at the lose strain of my black dress on the side nervously, but I saw who was our target. He was a pretty big Demon so it wasn't hard to miss Felix Trivi. He was casually talking to a few older man, cracking jokes, and looking normal as any old stuffy Senator.

“Enjoying the party?” someone asked as they came up next to me and I turned my head to the left. I jumped in my heels when I looked up at Dante Castillo and I was clearly surprised to see him here. He was dressed in black pants and white button shirt with a red tie.

“What are you doing here?” I asked.

“You think your uncle and yourself are the only Hunters here?” he asked and looked out into the crowd of people. “Over there, over there, and over there. You really think only two hunters could attack Trivi? He isn't the only Demon here, it's why we're here.”

“What?” I asked. “So—this is like some game?”

He grinned, “Don't feel too bad when I beat your ass by getting to Trivi first.''

''Whoa. Are priest even allowed to curse?" I asked.

''Oh please, let's not go old fashion.'' he said. ''Even, the whole priesthood thing was my uncle idea. I don't want to be a priest, I have to.''

''I don't get it.'' I said.

''Just know when I kill Trivi, don't feel too bad. I was trained by the best.'' he said.

''I was train very well to.'' I said, crossing my arms over my chest. ''You don't know me, Dante. I'm going to get Trivi first.”

“New Hunter saying.” he said, stuffing his hands in his pockets. “I said that allot to when I became one. I was literally trained by the best though.”

I turned to him and had to look up, “Trust me, I'm good. If you knew me, you would know I could take on three Demons all together.”

“I can take four.” he smirked.

“You're lying.” I said and he shrugged.

“Drinks?” Uncle Carter asked when he came over to us, holding the tray out. “Why didn't Miguel tell us you were coming?”

“Short noticed.” Dante said, taking a glass of champagne. He took a sip, ''Ahh, he may be s Snake but he sure has good taste in alcohol.''

Uncle Carter rolled his eyes as he walked away and Dante winked at me. I raised an eyebrow and turned away, walking over to a random chair to get away from him but he followed behind anyways.

''Now I can't let a lady be alone.'' he said.

''Wouldn't that be scandalous? Being around a female?" I asked as I took a chair and he sat down next to me.

''Whoa, what's we're the whole scandal talk?" he asked. ''Nevaeh, we should strictly keep this professional and work on our job.'' he said and I scoffed, my face heating up. He grinned and I realized he was kidding. I hit him roughly in his arm and he rubbed the spot as he chuckled, ''Ow, okay you are a little strong.''

+

''Baby doll, a pretty girl like yourself shouldn't be alone.'' I heard Felix Trivi said as he walked over next to me. He gave me a grinned, showing off a pair of straight pearly teeth with two sharp canines. He looked at me with so much hunger in his eyes, I could see the venom practically dripping from those fangs.

Playing the role of the innocence, I pointed at my chest with a stunned look, ''Me?" I asked shyly. Uncle Carter says my shy innocent look with my round face gives off a good disguise.

''There no one else around.'' he said. ''A pretty girl shouldn't be alone. What's your name, Babydoll?''

''Cathy.'' I said.

''Who are you here with?'' he asked.

''My father, he's somewhere around here.'' I said, looking around to appear as if I was really looking for someone. ''Hmm, I can't find him. He owns a few car dealer shops, he voted for you.''

''Tell him I appreciate it.'' he said. ''Do you like looking at the stars?''

''I love it.'' I said.

''Great! I have a telescope in my office. I just got it and have been really wanting to show it to someone.'' he said. He pointed at a door, ''May I show you?'

''Oh, I don't know . . .'' I trailed off to make it more believable. ''My father might look for me if I'm gone too long.''

''It won't take long, I promise.'' he said. ''Please, I have been dying to show it off.''

''Oh, well, uh I'm sure I can then—'' I didn’t even finish when he grabbed my hand, dragging me away.

+Hadrian.+

The girl Anna fixed my tie, ''There, perfect.'' she said, her wide blue eyes staring up at me with wonder.

''Thank you, I haven't wore a tie in such a long time.'' I said, moving her hands that were resting on my chest.

''My friend here is shy.'' Armando said, putting an arm around me. ''Shy around pretty girl.'' he said, winking at Anna who giggled.

''How can such a handsome guy be shy?" she asked.

''It is not because I'm shy, but because I'm not interested. If I was interested, you would know but then soon I would crush you're little heart and--''

''Whoa! I'm sorry about that lovely!" Armando said when Anna walked away creeped out. Good. Armando hit me behind the head, ''It's been over a year! Move on. This is a party, filled with young girl who you’re just letting pass by,''

''High class snobs aren't my type.'' I said.

''No, just Nephilims.'' he said and I shrugged to act like I didn't care what he said, though I wanted to take the knife on the table and stab him. I wouldn't kill him, just hurt enough.

''Drinks, ladies?" I heard a familiar voice and I jerked, my head snapping to my right where I saw the last person I wanted to see. I quickly jumped out of the chair and went behind a pillar. I straighten my back, hiding away from Nevaeh uncle.

Armando gave me a strange look and I gave him a look, waving my hand towards Carter Brownstone. He looked and his eyes widen. He turned away casually and started talking with some people to blend in.

Shit, this can't be happening, I thought as I tapped my foot against the ground. Before I would never have, but the souls I be having these days makes me anxious and paranoid.

Wait. If Carter Brownstone here, then she's here.

I looked around the bright crowded room and searched for a familiar face. It's been a year! She should be here with him, she's a Hunter now.

I almost missed her when my eyes went passed, but I could never forget her innocent face. She was being pulled by her hand by Felix Trivi and I was confused. What is she doing with him? I forgot all about Carter as I walked away, going towards the same direction Nevaeh and Felix were going.

+Nevaeh.+

''Wow.'' I said as I learned up from the telescope. ''Beautiful, it really is.''

''I know, I have always loved the night sky. My favorite part of the day.'' he said behind me.

I'm sure it is, I thought. I saw him in the glass window pull his arm out and he touched my hair, ''You're hair is so beautiful, Cathy. And your skin, so soft and creamy looking.'' he said as he touched my neck. ''You should relax, you're so stiff.''

Get your disgusting hands off me, I thought.

He touched the collar of my dressed and starting to pull it aside. He stopped when he saw two black looking moles where Rory, the first Demon I was face with that actually wanted me dead had bit me. The scars wouldn't go away though and I knew by the looking he gave me in the window reflection meant something.

He grabbed me by my hair and I reached up, grabbing his fist to stop him from pulling as he dragged me over towards his desk. He bent me down on it roughly and pressed his chest on my back. I lifted the skirt of my dress up as he spoke, ''Who are you?"

I took the dagger strapped around my thigh and used my elbow to jag into his side roughly. He gasped in pain and I turned, punching him over and over. He grabbed my wrist and threw me onto the ground. He came near me and I brought my foot up, kicking his crotch.

He took in a sharp breathe of pain he stumbled back, grabbing himself, ''Guards!" Felix called as I jumped up.

Five Demons dressed in guard uniforms rushed in and I stayed in defense mood as they circled me. I held my dagger tightly in my hand and in the corner of my eyes, I saw one run towards me.

I punched him across the face and hooked my arm around his neck, forcing him down. I lifted my arm in the air. I brought it down with a cry and killed the Demon. I was grabbed from behind and another came up to me. I kicked my feet up and kicked across the Demon chest, making the Demon holding me stumble back into a mirror. I jagged both his sides and he let go. I turned and I didn't hesitate as I stabbed him. With the few piece of mirror still hanging, I saw the other Demon coming.

I turned, not even getting a good aim as I brought the dagger down and stabbed him. I grabbed his shoulders and he hissed, but he grabbed me by the throat. The dagger slipped from my hand and I grabbed his hand, scratching at his skin to let go. I cried out when he slammed my back against the wall.

The door burst open and Dante came in. He walked in quickly and slammed the door, grabbing everyone attention, ''Now this is a party.'' he said.

Two of the guard guards fought with him. I punched the Demon holding me and he still didn't let go. I brought my knee up and that's what made him let go. My dagger was too far away, but the coffee table next to me had large pieces of glasses on it, I grabbed one and didn't miss this time.

I was pulled by my hair and I saw a knife flying towards me. I reached up, stopping Trivi from stabbing me. I held tightly on his wrist, trying to stop the knife from plunging into my chest that was only a few inches away.

''Damn bitch.'' he said in frustration.

''Strange, the first Demon I kill said the same thing.'' I said.

He brought the knife to my wrist and cut me. I hissed in pain and he pushed me away. I landed on the floor and I turned my heard around as he licked the knife, cleaning my blood off. ''I'm going to enjoy draining you alive, your blood is delicious. Why’s that?'' he said, bending down to pick me up as I crawled away. He grabbed my dressed and all I heard was a ripping sound.

I heard Trivi gasp and I turned my head around. Right between my thighs was a dagger with a chain around the handle. Dante pulled it away since he held the other end of the chain and Trivi turned to face a grinning Dante.

''You're mine.'' Dante said and fought Trivi.

I forced myself up and I ran for my dagger, walking over towards Trivi to get him in the back. I was so determine to get him, he was my target! I might not get paid if I don't kill him and I need that money!

Trivi suddenly turned half way and I quickly came to a halt as he grabbed my throat, squeezing with one hand. I gasped, pain riding down my throat. The dagger fell out of my hold and I was fighting for him to let go. I had forgot he has eyes in the back of his head.

And just like, an axe handle came flying and one knock made half of his head dangle off. The ax came down again to his chest this time and Trivi hand loosened. He fell to the floor, dead. Dante dropped the axe handle and wiped his bloody hands.

I walked over to him and he raised an eyebrow. I punched him across the face and he looked shocked, ''I had him! He was mine!"

''Oh stop being competitive.'' he said. He brought his hand up to his bloody nose, ''God, you hit hard! What are you?"

''Don't get in my way ever again!" I yelled before walking away, all jumpy and my anxiety was crazy. I walked out of the room and knowing I couldn't go out to the party looking like this, I turned the other way. I saw threw the glass door was the pool and garden. I walked over and went out.

I was alone and I paced back and forth. I took deep breaths, trying to control my emotions. Taking Aracelia blood has made my anxiety change so much and even though it made me a good fighter, the problem is when I start, I can't stop! It made me into a great Hunter, but everything has it's side effects. And I don't have my pills to calm me down.

I looked at the pool where the lights were on. How bad I wanted to jump in, it looked so welcoming. I took the clip holding the top half of my hair back off and threw it. I was bared feet sip I had already lost them during the fight.

''Damn it Dante!" I hissed coldly. Now I won't get paid and I won't have money to save for Lindiwe! I'll have to wait longer and I'm impatient enough! I ran my hand threw my and hair groaned.

I felt someone behind me. A good distance away, but I felt someone there. I turned, readying to kick more Demon ass. I halt though, all the anxiety leaving my body as I stared at Hadrian. I was so surprised to see him, I almost didn't believe it was him.

''Hello Nevaeh.'' he said, stuffing his hands in his pants pocket.

Hot tears stung my eyes and I couldn't stop them from falling down my face. I quickly ran over to him and threw my arms around his waist. His arms went around me and I pressed my cheek against his black button shirt, tears sliding down my face. I felt so much more relaxed in his arms, I didn't feel so much out of control anymore. All the few dream reunions we had, I had so badly wanting to actually feel his arms around me, and now I do.