The Demon Twin Inside of Me

Awakening The Beast Within

SHANE'S POV

I don’t even know why I’m at this stupid f*****g party. Partly because Sandra wanted me to go, but who even cares about her. I’m only here to keep an eye on Lizzie. I have to protect her at all costs, she's too innocent.

I look around Cassius' party, rolling my eyes at the same dysfunctional s**t that always goes on. All of this is so meaningless. I swear I would've died a long time ago if it wasn’t for Lizzie. I am only living because I must protect her from our father. I can’t let him ruin her like he ruined me.

Sandra, my friend/girlfriend sat on my lap as she talked to her friend, Kash, on the side of me. My guards along with friends surrounded me in the vampire VIP section of the party. Most of them were drunk and f*****g fools. I swear this s**t is so meaningless. I can’t ever imagine and understand why people love this life so much. Power isn’t all that it’s cracked out to be.

I closed my eyes and tried to block out the meaningless sight and noise. Then something strange, yet intoxicating filled my senses. I lingered on the scent longer, picking up on lavender and sage scent. But there was more, something more pungent and odd.

Sulfur.

I opened my eyes as they traveled over to a set of mesmerizing rose red eyes. The scent of sage, lavender and sulfur filled my senses, making me start to lose control of my blood lust. It felt like I wanted to make her mine and suck her dry. It was like the longer I looked in her eyes, I was longing to touch her and have my way with her. Time stopped all around me, making me see and smell only her.

She had a caramel like complexion with beautiful long black curls with white highlights. She had small dimples on the innerside of her cheek near the corners of her sexy, plump lips. I couldn’t help but gaze and study her every feature. I needed to remember every detail about her so I would never forget her face. She was something to remember.

She wasn’t very tall, looked to be about five foot ten. I didn’t mind her height, I liked that she wasn’t super tall. Even though she was on the shorter side, she still looked like she could fight. I couldn’t help but travel across her body, taking in her delicious curves and unique body. My hands craved to touch all over her and please every inch of her.

It was weird because she wasn’t a vampire because I couldn’t smell death on her, but her eyes indicated she was powerful. But what was she? I mean I couldn't understand her. I couldn’t read her or even move towards her. I knew going over there was a bad idea, I didn’t think I could control myself any longer.

Instantly, she takes her gaze off of me. I could see her look disheveled, maybe even sick. I could see her chest rise and fall rapidly. She didn’t look too good. I felt like I needed to comfort her. Like I had the urge to wrap my arms around her and take the pain away.

She moved through the party quickly, not trying to bump into anybody. I could tell that she seemed to be drunk, she staggered from time to time as she walked through the crowd of people. My body tenses up as my heart beats rapidly. My stomach flutters in adoration yet anxiousness.

What sorcery bullshit is this?! Why am I having these crazy feelings! Such an undying urge to feel her in my arms, along with her odd intoxicating scent. What the hell is happening?!

I watched as she walked through the crowd, she looked like she was heading towards the front door of the palace. One of my vampires grabs her by the wrist and stops her in her tracks, turning her around and facing him.

I could see she looked taken back and angry.

I was fuming. So much so that I raised up and practically dropped Sandra on the floor. I reached down and helped her up, letting her know I was sorry that I did that. I totally forgot about the rest of the world. I was consumed by the mysterious girl with the intoxicating scent that I blocked everything else out.

Sandra wiped off her black cocktail dress as she looked at me curiously frustrated. She wanted to know what got me so hot and on my toes. To tell you the truth, I couldn’t understand it myself.

For some reason, I had an urge to look at the girl again. My eyes traveled over to her, I saw my vampire Danny be persistent about trying to be with her. I could tell she was uncomfortable and uneasy about the situation. I see the situation escalate as Danny tries to force himself on to her, making her shoot up a dagger into the air and onto his neck. I could see his skin sear as the knife stayed on the crook of his neck. The girl took the knife, searing it onto his skin harder.

She was fearless, yet inexperienced. Danny surrendered, not wanting a fight, but I knew Danny. He was just playing tricks. She goes to turn around, and I see Danny lunge for her. I vamped over there, using my speed. I caught Danny before he could get his slimy hands on her. I swiftly put him in a headlock and snapped his neck. His lifeless body fell to the floor, not satisfying me. I should rip his heart out for what he was about to do. I couldn’t help but feel like I needed to protect this girl at all costs. It was like she was special to me, special to my soul.

A deep and low hiss came from my mouth, feeling my hunger start to rise. I was so angry that this mysterious looking girl was making me feel weird things and making me on edge. I could feel a million threats around us. All I wanted to do was grab her and run off with her.

“Who are you?” I asked out aggravatedly, trying to calm my rage

She gazed at me, like she was stuck in a trance. I could see her study my features, taking me all in. My body couldn’t help but react in satisfaction to her interest. I couldn’t help but want to grab her and taste her blood. My bloodlust was starting to become unbearable as I gazed upon her unique features. Her soul called out to mine, making me have the urge to make her mine.

Who was this girl?!

“Who are you?!” I demanded, startling her out of her thoughts

“Who are you?” She questioned me, angrily and offendedly

I couldn’t help but laugh internally at her anger, it made her beautiful face shine more. She was absolutely gorgeous. A type of beauty that I have never witnessed. Then reality smacked me back, making my rage come back. Who is she to make me feel these things?! Ive never been smitten before!

She has to be a witch! This is magic and sorcery bullshit!

My rage filled my senses, making me shake slightly. I could feel my power begin to surge through my veins, on the verge of burning this whole palace down.

She could see my rage, because I could see the fear in her eyes even though she tried to remain calm.

“I asked you first!” I demanded angrily

I needed to know who she was! Why was this happening?!

She rolled her eyes and walked off towards the front door of the palace. I watched her walk through the party as I fought myself from causing a scene and taking her. The nerve of this girl to disrespect me like that?! I asked her who she was! Does she not know to disrespect me?! I’ve never seen that girl a day in my life. Especially her entrancing garnet eyes. They're not like vampires' red eyes, they are different. They held power behind them like never before.

I made the decision to just let her walk off. I couldn’t approach her now, not with the rage I was feeling. I can’t keep killing people because I can’t get my power under control.

By this time, Danny started to wake up and stir on the palace marble floors. I took the liberty and grabbed him by the neck, lifting him into the air and choking him.

“Who was that girl?!” I questioned him angrily

“I…I..I don’t knoww..” Danny said out slowly suffocating

I hissed angrily, not liking his answer, but I could tell he wasn’t lying. I threw him back on the floor before I changed my mind and ripped his heart out.

I leaned down, giving him a death stare “ Touch her again and I will f*****g kill you Danny.” I said out sinisterly

Danny avoided my gaze in fear as he bowed his head in respect. My reputation precedes me, Danny had no other choice but to respect my wishes. I would burn the whole world down if I could. But what would that really accomplish, I mean really what would it accomplish. I would be alone at that point, left to my guilt and shame.

I left the party, vamping to the front door. I stepped outside and let the cool breeze fill my senses. I could smell her intoxicating scent, sending me closer to the beach. I could see her out into the distance walking towards the beach. She was almost there, taking her shoes off and putting her feet in the sand. I let her walk around the vegetation and onto the beach, waiting for her to disappear from my sight.

I was intrigued by her spirit, by her aura. I couldn’t help but feel like I needed to be near her.

Against my better judgment, I used my supernatural speed and popped up near the mini forest before the beach.

I watched her through the trees as she walked towards the waves fully clothed. Her long black and luscious curls blew behind her in the wind as her caramel skin glowed in the moonlight.

I watched her walk through the waves until she sank down under, drenching herself. She looked like a goddess when she came up. Water dripped off of her ever so gracefully as her dress was skin tight as it stuck to her skin like glue. I walked out of the trees, and closer to her. Her beauty entranced me, wanting to know who she was. I couldn't help but feel like I wanted to drop my guard around her.

Her eyes traveled over to me. She had a fire in them that told me she was angry. I couldn’t help but be drawn to her power. She entranced me with her eyes and spirit. I couldn’t help but feel like I was falling in love every minute I was near her.

I watched her determinedly walk towards me. Once she was out of the water, I studied her every move. I watched as her dress stuck to her like glue, showing her endless curves. Her curls now wet down her back. I couldn’t help but want to take her in my arms and kiss her. I need to know what she tastes like.

She walked closer, pulling her dress down as it rose up as she walked.

“Are you following me?” She asked out frustratedly angry

I couldn’t help but smirk in amusement at her frustration.

“Maybe.” I said amusedly as I watched the water drip down her sexy body

She smiled and giggled nervously. I’m sure she was feeling my energy. I could feel her energy, needing to envelop her with mine. I watched her hesitant to give into the temptation, not trusting me or these feelings we were having.

“I’m sorry for yelling at you back there. I just never saw you around and I was really upset that Danny did that to you.” I said out flusteredly like a stupid school boy

I eternally rolled my eyes as she smiled at me. I was curious more than ever now. Who was this mysterious girl?

“What’s your name?” I asked her curiously, smirking

“Cle… Allison.” She said flusteredly embarrassed

I furrowed a brow, not liking the deception she was speaking. She clearly was gonna say something else but said Allison instead. I could see her embarrassment and unease. Like she knew she f****d up in slipping up. Who was this girl?

“Allison what?” I asked out curiously, trying to figure out who she truly was

“Allison Page.” She said out slightly unsure

“Allison page.” I whispered out, knowing it was a fake name. There’s no witch’s coven with the Page name. I would know. I know damn near everything about the supernatural community, I have too. Threats are everywhere, always lurking.

“I don’t get out much, so you wouldn’t know me nor my family.” She said out flusteredly, trying to cover her tracks

I gazed into her eyes, searching her soul. Her soul was beautiful and enchanting, yet it had this dark aura that sat in the middle of all the beauty and enchantment. I couldn’t read her. I didn’t understand it because I was good at reading people, figuring them out.

“You don’t have to lie to me.” I said out softly, needing to know the truth, but I wasn’t trying to spook her and put her in defense mode

“I’m not lying!” She said out offendedly, clearly spooked. She walked away, not wanting to entertain this conversation

But I wasn’t done with this conversation. She couldn’t just walk away everytime she didn’t want to answer questions. I used my speed and popped up in front of her, stopping her in her tracks.

She avoided my gaze, lacking the courage to face me. I could see her shiver slightly as the wind blew. She must be cold.

Without a second thought, I began unbuttoning my black suit jacket, taking it off and tossing it on the sandy floor. I unbuttoned my black undershirt, exposing my body. I handed it to her as she gawked at me. I could see

that she was speechless and entranced with my body.

I couldn’t help but be aroused by her trance. It made me want to rip her clothes off and take her right here. I wanted to make her mine, I needed to make her mine.

“Like what you see?” I asked out cockily amused

She giggled and rolled her eyes, taking the shirt from my hands.

I loved the way she laughed. So feminine yet fierce. She looked to be about eighteen, I hoped she was eighteen. She looked young with her childlike features, yet she looked like she was maturing into a beautiful woman.

She looked around as if she was looking for something or trying to get away. I couldn’t understand why because I wasn’t trying to hurt her, I know my aura can be intimidating sometimes.

To my surprise, she lifted up her wet dress, taking it off and throwing it to the sandy floor. For some reason, she wasn’t uncomfortable being practically naked in front of me. I couldn’t help but be aroused by her comfortableness around me. It turned me on to see this side of her.

I gazed upon her gorgeous body as I took in every detail of her. She had a sexy black lace bra and panty set on, arousing me even more.

My hunger started to rise into my chest, making me want to devour her. I could see the fire in her eyes, wanting to reciprocate the way I was feeling too. It was like we understood each other, fed off of eachother. Who was this girl?

Without a word, she jumped into my arms and kissed me passionately, straddling my waist with her legs. She searched my mouth with her tongue curiously as I grabbed her tighter and pressed her body closer to mine.

She ran her small hands through my hair, messing it up. I laid her down gently on the sand, not wanting to hurt her as I kissed her passionately.

I could feel my fangs extend, wanting to taste her blood. My bloodlust was starting to rage inside of me. I roamed her body with my hands, softly scrapping my nails over her soft and beautiful skin.

I trailed kisses down her chin, then to her neck, feeling her racing pulse. I hummed in pleasure as I licked her neck and kissed it softly, grazing my fangs gently.

She moaned out in pleasure, making it harder to control myself. I crashed my lips onto hers, trying to get away from her neck. I shoved my tongue down her throat, needing to taste her some more. I couldn’t help but feel connected to her, connected in a spiritual aspect. I couldn’t understand these urges or feelings I had towards her.

Her hands roamed my body savagely, scratching and pinching my muscular body.

I deepened our kiss, not wanting to let her go, not even to breathe.

I needed to know more. I needed to know who she was. I need her in my life, I don’t know what I would do without her.

I pulled back from the kiss, studying her closely.

“Who are you?” I whispered out curiously stunned

She looked at me like she wanted me all over her again, like she wanted to devour me. I couldn’t help but feel like I had to give her what she wanted, I mean I loved the way that felt too. But can I trust her? I mean I don’t know who she is! She’s already lied about her name, I mean come on, Alison Page?! She must think I’m f*****g stupid or something.

Before I could question her about who she is, I’m thrown off by somebody approaching from behind us

“GET OFF OF HER!” An unfamiliar voice said out angrily behind us

A zap to my back made my body freeze in pain. I was thrown across the beach from the impact of the magic bolt.

Fucking witches!!!

“ZAC! What the hell?!” The girl screamed out angrily

I watched from across the beach as she got up and picked up my shirt, buttoning it up and covering herself in it. I couldn’t help but feel protective over her. She was mine!

“GET BEHIND ME!” The man who zapped me yelled out to her, trying to shove her behind him

She shoved the man away angrily as I popped up close to them, walking closer to her.

“Don’t hurt him!” She screamed out angrily at him

I couldn’t help but be offended by her words. As if this weak sorcerer could ever defeat me. She must not know who I am.

I’ve seen this man around before, he was a part of the Crimson coven. I couldn’t stand witches to be honest, that’s why I’m so perplexed by the connection I have to this girl. I couldn’t understand it, I just felt the urge to be near her and make her mine.

I approached them slowly, studying the situation. The man leered at me angrily, as if he really thought he could defeat me. I walked closer to Allison, needing to be near her. I could tell she was distraught and I just wanted to ease her nerves.

The weak sorcerer didn’t like that. He grabbed Allison’s arm and dragged her away from me, making me so angry. How dare he put his hands on her?!

Without a second thought, I used my speed and knocked Allison out of the way and grabbed a hold of the weak sorcerer. I put my hand around his throat, wanting to rip it out and watch him bleed out. He started to fight back, making me put him in a headlock, ready to snap his frail little neck.

“NO! DON’T!” Allison screamed out worriedly, stopping me in my tracks

I raised my head towards her, seeing her distressed state. This man was obviously important to her, to her coven. I couldn’t help but feel jealous over this man. Why does he mean so much to her? Is he her boyfriend?!

I pondered on many ideas on what I should do. Going back and forth from killing him in my head, or just letting him go like she asked.

I looked into her eyes, seeing her worriedness. How could I ever upset that beautiful face, and those mesmerizing eyes.

Without a second thought, I dropped the weak sorcerer, making him fall to his feet.

“Don’t f*****g touch her like that!” I yelled out to angrily

Just because I let him go, doesn’t mean I’m not gonna give it to him! He’s lucky that I don’t want to upset Allison. I don’t ever think I could do that. It feels like my heart would break if I ever hurt her. Whatever was left of my heart that I had, atleast.

I picked up my suit jacket and walked it over to her, putting it around her shoulders and bundled her up in it. I gazed into her mesmerizing eyes, picturing a loving future with her.

“Thank you.” She said out softly

“Of course.” I said softly, kissing her on the forehead.

I couldn’t help but be gentle with her. This is not my normal personality. I show no mercy, and tend to be aggressive and violent. How else can I keep my people and enemies in check?

“Stay away from him Cleo!” The weak sorcerer yelled out drunkenly from behind us

Did he just say Cleo? Like Cleo Crimson the princess nobody has seen or been able to get their hands on. I mean I can’t understand the demand. She's a witch with powerful gifts, but witches play too many tricks to ever believe in them. They are two faced in my opinion, you truly never know if a witch is good or bad. The lines are very thin and the gray area tends to venture into the darkness more or less.

“My names not Cleo, you idiot.” Allison said out flusteredly, looking at the weak sorcerer angrily

What kind of game are they playing? What were they hiding?! Why did she feel the need to hide from me? I mean I haven’t given her a reason thus far not to trust me.

I looked at her confusedly, trying to figure her out. Who was she?

“Sorry, I meant Allison.” The weak sorcerer said out trying to cover his tracks

“We need to go!” The man said out worriedly to her

“NO! I was having fun until you ruined it!” She yelled back angrily to him

I studied their argument closely, trying to figure out their relationship. Who he was to her, why she valued his life so much. I mean valuing people's life only gets you killed in the end, or a broken heart at the least.

“You don’t want to get involved with him.” The weak sorcerer said out frustratedly, making me angry

Why would he say that? Because of my reputation?! Yes I may be ruthless and savage, but I do not hurt women! I cherish women! Even though I don’t plan on being married. The only reason I have Sandra is because the council of the vampires won’t let me rule when it is my time to take over for my father. They say I need a wife or two to take away my urges and rule with a sound mind. They say i could go savage and destroy the world if I do not have someone or many to take the stress away, which I thought was f*****g stupid.

Yes my fire power may have gotten out of control in the past, but that's because I didn’t know how to control it or learn how to use it. Not to mention being tortured by my sick father as a child making it harder to control my emotions and power.

“Why?!” She demanded angrily to the man, throwing me from my thoughts

“Because he’s Lucius Archer’s son.” The weak sorcerer said out softly, avoiding my gaze

I grunted softly at the blow he was trying to deliver. So she didn’t know who I was, but she knew of me. I’m curious as to how she's gonna react to this, I mean my family and father has a bad reputation. Were known as merciless and savages. Bloodsuckers that can't control their lust for blood, slaughtering innocent humans just to feel full.

Fucking dumb gossipers.

Jokes on them, since I’m half human, I can eat human food. I tend to eat human food as much as possible. The less blood I have to drink the better, but when I do drink blood, it’s out of a blood bag.

I tend not to be able to control my bloodlust. It’s something about when I drink blood, it makes my veins pulse, making me feel so strong and invincible. Like I could destroy the whole world and nobody would be able stop me.

I watch Allison/Cleo study me closely, having all kinds of reactions on her face. As if she was regretting everything that has just happened between us. Well isn’t that great?

“Come on, we have to go.” The weak sorcerer said out, rushing her

“Wait! When am I gonna see you again?” I asked out, grabbing her hand and stopping her from leaving

It was like my instant reaction was to stop her. I didn’t even think about it, my body just reacted as if I had to do it. Like it was programmed into my mind and soul, indicating my body on cue.

“You won’t” She said painfully soft, making my chest hurt and ache in pain

It was like she stabbed me in my heart.

I fought the pain and didn’t let it show.

“Why not?” I asked her confusedly frustrated

Instead of giving me a response, she kissed me passionately on the lips, making me fall in love with her even more. It was like my body and soul yearned to be with hers.

“It was really nice meeting you.” She said out softly, leaving off with the weak sorcerer

For some reason, I was frozen in shock yet I knew I couldn’t chase her. I had to respect her wishes no matter how much I wanted to scoop her in my arms and steal her away from the world.

She turned back around as she walked off, giving me one last look. Her beautiful face and mesmerizing eyes made me so angry. So angry for leaving me standing here, does she not feel what i feel?! She made me so angry because who even was she?! Why did she make me feel these things?!

I watched as the weak sorcerer dragged her back to the party. He had a fast pace, as if they needed to leave in a hurry. I was curiously intrigued about the whole situation. None of this made sense and it was honestly a s**t show at this point, but what about my life isn’t a s**t show?

I control the urge to steal her from the world and just stay outside and cool off.