Chapter 2

Paul walked into Santiago's office still young looking for a human male of his age. There was some gray now in his brown hair but he was still fit. Though the option was always open Paul never accepted the path of the vampire, and Santiago out of respect for him never insisted. That night he waited outside of the office waiting for Santiago's meeting with Tatanya the head of the Vampire nation to be over.

Sitting on a wooden bench next to the door he saw her exit with her entourage. She wore a crimson dress with gold trim which showed her sexy curves. For Tatanya sex was power, and a useful distraction in negotiations.

Paul also knew that aura of sexiness could easily turn to danger if she felt threatened. More than one vampire had shivered under that beautiful dark gaze, just as many others had found it alluring. The dress was cut in an Asian style revealing much of her breathtaking legs.

Her hair was also done up in a similar style, with two braiding stick thrust neatly into her hair to hold it in place. One of her bodyguards returned with coat and Tatanya flashed him a smile holding his gaze.

Paul managed to tear his gaze away before anyone saw. Hurrying past them as they headed down the ornate mahogany hall whose walls were covered in paintings that Santiago had made Paul entered Santiago's office closing the door behind him. Reporting the information given to him on the happenings of the city Paul was excused by his employer and made his way home.

Entering the apartment building he heard a rapping on the far window looking out over the street ten stories up. Turning on the lights to his living room he saw Tatanya waiting outside it. Tossing his coat on the couch he hurried to the window to find her floating.

"What are you doing?" Paul said looking down to the distant street below and back to her.

"I had to find some way to get your attention. Now open up is cold outside." Tatanya said.

"I shouldn't. You should go." Paul said trying not to look at her.

"Paul." Tatanya called to him, "Open up Paul."

Paul managed to keep his eyes off her despite how much he wanted to look at her. Her voice was so sweet and seductive. He could still feel the urge to be close to her.

"Please Paul." Tatanya said her voice so soft.

Closing his eyes for a moment Paul sighed. Opening them again he looked at her so beautiful and exotic in the moonlight. She smiled at him her breathing heavy, and he realized she wanted to be near him too.

"Are you ashamed of me Paul?" Tatanya said looking earnestly into his gray eyes.

Opening the window so she could float in Paul stood aside waiting for her to enter. Gliding in Tatanya settled on the floor and with a mere gesture closed the window and locked it.

Her eyes were sad losing all her former confidence that he had seen at Santiago's office. Paul felt his heart would burst if he did not touch her but still he held back, fighting the urge with every fire of his being.

"If the others knew you were here..." Paul said his voice trailing off.

"Are you ashamed of me Paul?" Tatanya said her brown eyes searching his.

"No, of course not. You mean the world to me." Paul replied with feeling.

"Then why do you not hold me and kiss me as you once did? Am I not good enough for you anymore? Is there something wrong with me?" Tatanya asked him without accusing him.

There was fear in her words and Paul heard it. He wanted to assuage her fears but he was torn.