[Eleanor's POV]My gaze is fixed on the sink in the pantry. A dark red viscous liquid stuck to some of the white ceramic, then my eyes shifted to the bottle in my hand. This is the third time I've tried to drink the blood that Greg brought me, and the third time I've vomited it. Does this blood expire?I placed the bottle on the counter and turned on the sink faucet until all the blood on the ceramic disappeared. I rubbed my stomach while reaching for the cell phone that Greg gave me earlier, then sent a short message regarding the blood supply he gave before returning to bed. I know the early stages of pregnancy are very risky, at least for humans, so I have to ask for a new blood supply as soon as possible even though I'm not really hungry yet. There's still enough health for Alastair for the next few hours, or so. I closed my eyes as sleep overtook me. Where is Nick now? Is he looking for me? That question became my last thought before my sleepiness couldn't be resisted anymore.**

My eyes opened very quickly."Lana?" I muttered while looking at her standing in front of Nick, her hands tightly clenched into fists. Greg was standing not far from her. "What did you do to Ella?" She sounded a little hysterical when she asked Nick, and Nick seemed too surprised to answer."I'll take her home." She walked past Nick who froze in place. Lana's blue eyes looked really angry ... and on me. But only a few steps, Nick turned around quickly and grabbed Lana's hand until she stopped. The next second Greg gripped Nick's arm "Get your hands off of her." Greg's voice makes the hairs on my back prickle."You can't take her back." Nick paid no heed to Greg's warning at all, his gaze focused on Lana.Like a game of tug of war the three of them look ridiculous. Even though I could tell the atmosphere in the room was turning tense, I couldn't help but chuckle. My previously sad mood changed drastically when I saw those three people. I guess this is one effect of pregnancy."Of cours

Somehow we made it through dinner with Greg and Lana. After I told him about my pregnancy, Nick was silent for quite a while. He didn't even look at me after that. For a moment I was sure He would leave me. I know I took too long to tell him but still no matter how much I tried to prepare myself, Nick's response still hurt.I can't remember how long I stood staring at his back until he suddenly stood up and muttered we would be late for dinner if we didn't leave soon. Dinner with Greg and Lana was the last thing on my mind, but I couldn't say a word against it.Nick didn't ignore me but he barely looked at me during dinner. When Greg poured Wine for me Nick exchanged it with a glass of water without saying a word, Greg just frowned slightly when he saw Nick's attitude. They were both still cold to each other. The only one who saved me that night was Lana, she distracted me for a while with our chat.The journey home was a torment in itself for me, or maybe for both of us.Nick didn't

(POV - Nicholas Shaw)They took me to one of the properties owned by the Alastair clan, several Volders and Leeches were already waiting for us. They were all wearing black coats that almost covered their faces. This clan is one of the oldest clans that still exists today so all the rituals are still performed in the ancient way, probably thousands of years old. The oldest leader is Dostov, nobody knows his exact age but my guess is he is 800 ... or maybe 1000 years old. In his entire life he has never turned someone into his Leech, he keeps his blood pure to this day.Maybe Greg is one of the strongest Volders right now, but when compared to Dostov ... No one knows for sure how strong Dostov really is, because none of his enemies managed to survive after meeting Dostov. All died before they could tell.The next leader is the second oldest Volder in this clan, Alastair. If the dead had been a member of this clan ... who was much younger and lacked power, perhaps they wouldn't have gath

(POV - Gregory Shaw)I knew the moment Dostov managed to bite Nick, he wouldn't have another chance. Instantly five people from the clan stood around me to prevent me from rebelling. I screamed Nick's name and cursed until the only sound in the hall was mine."Dostova." Suddenly a female voice echoed through this hall, distracting the attention of most of these bastard clan members. I didn't take my eyes off Nick and Dostov, waiting for an opening to catch my guards off guard. "Nicholas Shaw is innocent." The voice spoke again. I know the owner of this voice. I raised my head quickly towards the source of the voice, my gaze met a pair of clear blue-gray eyes.Alice stood at the edge of the circle, she was wearing a short black dress and matching heels, her platinum blonde hair was tied back. A katana sling adorns her shoulder, her right hand carrying a slightly dirty travel bag. Her eyes shifted from me back to Dostov and Nick on the floor, it seemed Dostov didn't notice Alice's prese