The Vampires Mate

lf wanting to emerge and take control as I thought more and more about the prince and what was to become of my life. I slipped off my pale blue sundress and started the shower.

don't want to be the bride of a vampire; perhaps I could talk him into giving me another year? Do

ht, I sat down at my vanity and started getting ready. There was a light knock on the door, "Come in," I called, Merissa walked in, shuttin

or your though

s it, M

handsome, and you should see everything he helped wi

mate? What is he to think when I find him?

ms to be a great man, maybe give him a chance to pr

ne, I started doing my makeup while Merissa was going through my closet to find me a dress for tonight. I went with a smokey-eye with silver on my lids and a bold lip color; Merissa pulle

klace that Nicholas got for me around my neck, "Per

issa rubbed my arms th

heart whenever you or your brothers have these big milestones and she's n

a search party." We both laughed b

s scared of what I might do next. Merissa was in the crowd and encouraged me to take his hand, groaning inside, I did. Seeing the small smile form on his face, I looked at everyone as they came up to me wishing me a happy birthday. It wasn't long until everyone was outside dancing on the dance f

kind of just want to sit for

et you a

f a cup; Nick pretty much stayed away from me, which surprisingly made me feel bad about how

had to sis, chill." I sipped on my punch some more, "For real though, why aren't you dancing? This is

being forced to do with him..." I didn't even have to finish my sen

'll have to sleep with him. And if he hurts you, I'll be right th

f telling me to give him a

e there. Gulping down the rest of my punch, I went over to Blake to request a slow son

melody started, "Well then, I guess we're dancing now." Nick laughed, I gave him a faint smile, "Your mind is in distress, will yo

a vampire? How would that even work?" My mind raced through hundreds if n

my face flushed. Nick noticed and smirked slightly, "Your life will change greatly, but I'll do what I can to make it seem normal to you. No, you won't have to become a vampire, unless you want to; if you did,

plan a decent wedding, so maybe we should be engaged f

your mate, don't you?" I shrank down a bit, too scared to a

g to be married?" I asked h

m?" I nodded as the song came to an end, we stepped away and bowed to each other, "I'll h

it?" Nick pul

may I propose to you tonight?" I held my breath

go over the contract

le longer so you can be somewhat surprised. I want this to be special for you, e

pulled on the stage, confused, I stared at the crowd of people, just then, Nick came up on stage with a microphone in hand; this was it. This was the moment I have been dreading, "Aiday Silvia Alcmene, I know this is just an arranged marriage but I want to be there for you, no matter what. I wan

ed the ring on my finger. When Nick got up, he grabbed m

f you need anyone to look over the contract, feel free to do so." I nodded. We walked down together and everyone was congratulating us on our way out. I yawned, clearly

. Goodnight." He

d took off my jewelry. Slipping on some shorts and a tank top, I grab my noteboo

atory, but what am I supposed to do? What will my mate think of me being with a vampire?' I sighed and looked at the diamond, 'At least he has good taste in jewelry. The ring is gorgeous.' I doodled a picture of the