Hello All! Sorry it took me so long to get back on the bandwagon. I had several idea's running in my head and I had to figure out which one I really liked. I hope this one is one you will enjoy. My surgery went well. I am healing and all is good. I got a new car a little Honda civic it's a fun car. I think I told you my daughter totalled my other one a week before my surgery. It's been rough. My husband got signed on permanent from his temp job today! YEAH! I think I mentioned how bad of a year this has been. He had neck surgery in Jan. Was out 6 months and couldn't get a job then like 2 months ago finally did and just now got it permanent. My surgery and the car in the myst of all of this. It's been a BAD year. I love writing it's such an escape. My three year old is going through her terrible three's. Too bad they are so cute. :). Anyway I hope you enjoy this story seemed like a very interesting idea to me. The idea of having one life-mate and being so drawn to one person and no one else. Let me know what you think. Comments are my Heroin :) and remember I do make mistakes but I tried to check multiple time for errors. Thank you for reading. It's good to be back!

On with the show!!!!

I walked along the dimly lit halls of my home in silence. It was more of a small castle in a secluded area of Sweden, but it was where I had called home since my birth 246 years ago. I knew that was quickly coming to an end. I wasn't oblivious to the increase in guards and the nervousness of my two guardians a very sweet vampire couple Victor and his wife Genevieve.

I was placed under their protection at birth being the last of my species a race known as the Anyron. My parents were murdered and the rest of my species annihilated all within a short time frame. They were hunted down like animals by some kind of brutal killers for some reason I do not yet understand. We used to be a thriving race, powerful and proud and now there is only me left. I still do not understand their motives and I know I have been sheltered from the truth for a reason.

My race looks quite human really. My race, I guess I should say me. There is very little difference when you look at me versus looking at a human other than my skin tends to favor the pale side much like a vampire. I also have their unnatural beauty, yet I do not share their craving for blood. I do not age and I have inhuman strength and speed. I eat as humans tending to lean more towards vegetarian food. The only thing that really stands out about me is my eyes oddly enough my eyes are an odd shade of violet. I was told they were beautiful but definitely not a human trait. I would have to pass them off as contacts if I ever became part of the human world.

I was raised protected by the Vampire High Council. In the nonhuman world they were the most powerful leadership group. The only leadership group really and they believed my species should survive at all costs. They deemed me as special though I have no idea why.

I was taught about all of the creatures of this world even though the only ones that came out were vampires. I am personally glad that was the case, they along with maybe a select few are the only ones I feel are civilized enough to be around humans. I hate to feel that way but it is the truth.

I love new things and I try to be a social creature even though my upbringing has left me with very little outside contact. It has left me lonely and longing. I engrossed myself in books growing up and was taught all kinds of combat to protect myself. I'm not even sure what my powers are. I have a few subtle things I can do now but nothing like what my full potential will be, or could be. I don't know if I will ever know that's the scary part Anyron's aren't like most creatures in that way. We don't develop our powers until we connect with our mate, thus you see the problem. I am the last of my kind so what's the chance of that happening right?

I have heard we react very specifically to our mates. We aren't like human's and date different people, when we find the right one we know. There are some who go through their lives without ever finding their mate. It's kind of hard to know since little is written about our kind and with no one around to guide me I have to wing it. Our species were always very private and everything was passed down from generation to generation. I suppose it doesn't matter I'll never know, but for some reason Victor has always told me I will adapt. My body will know it is the last and find a mate of another species though I highly doubt it.

I have had a good life it has been full of love from Victor and Genevieve. I have always thought of them as my parents and they call me their daughter. I know they regret my seclusion and have tried to give me as much freedom as possible. I love them for that they have been nothing but good to me they simply want me safe. I know if I were in their situation I would feel the same. It doesn't change my life or how I feel.

It was just past sundown when I walked into the castle gardens tonight. It's full of colorful flowers, beautiful shrubs, and many different trees. I simply love to come here at night and gaze upon the night sky. I am not a creature of the night. I can tolerate the sun, but I am sensitive to it and would rather not. It is interesting how much the vampire and my species have common. I am sure we have to be linked somewhere.

"Emayn?" I heard my name being called softly from behind. I turned seeing Victor walking towards me. He smiled looking up at the sky.

"It is a beautiful night." He said with a note of nostalgia in his voice.

I felt him sit beside me and allowed him to take my hand in the silence. The worry he tried to hide was easy for me to see. I have felt it over the last few weeks many times and seen it growing. I have watched as he and Genevieve spoke in hushed voices. Alarm and worry coating the atmosphere and I am extremely sensitive to those types of things.

"What worry's you so?" I questioned him squeezing his hand.

He smiled tenderly at me.

"I knew you would notice it's in your blood to sense these things. I am not hiding anything from you I simply wanted to spend as much time with you as possible." He reached up stroking my cheek with the back of his hand. "You are my daughter Ema. I love you so much and I would do anything in this world for you, I knew this day would come."

I grew concerned what day did he mean exactly? I felt my stomach turn every cell in my body at attention. The cool breeze gently floated through the large columns and I closed my eyes enjoying its soft caress. I allowed it to calm the growing fear inside me.

"What day father?" I asked opening my eyes to focus on him.

His face looked sad as he inhaled deeply. I knew he didn't want this to happen and he had prolonged it as long as possible. He took a shaky breath.

"Your mother and I raised you the best we knew how with love and patience to prepare you for this world. We consulted the counsel and trained you to protect yourself and we made sure you had knowledge of all creatures we could. It was all so you would be able to protect yourself in the case you had to… if we could no longer protect you."

I was now confused my heart pounded inside my chest. I tried to sort through the memories in my head and absorb what he was telling me.

"You have protected me."

He stood crossing his hands behind his back before he turned to me.

"I know you've noticed we have doubled the guards. There has always been concern that the same hunter's that murdered your parents would come after you. We do not know who they are or what they are only that they are extremely dangerous. They are not human and I am uncertain we can protect you here anymore now that they know where you are."

"Do you really think they can get through a nest of vampires?" I questioned concerned. I mean if they were that strong who stood a chance? I knew how strong they were. I had seen them fight I also knew I myself was a formidable fighter my father had made sure of it.

Victor sighed in defeat, " We can not take any chances with your life."

I swallowed hard feeling my hands begin to shake. He didn't sound very sure and if they couldn't protect me who could? I stood no chance then. What was the use of running?

"Listen to me Ema and hear me well. Your birth was foretold it is why they wanted to eliminate your race to begin with. You were special you would be able to do things none of your kind could do. You would be able to unite all species and ultimately create peace. They don't want anyone to have that kind of control over them most races live with some sort of chaos each trying to rule over the other."

I couldn't believe anyone could have that kind of power. It was beyond anything I ever imagined.

"I personally think peace would be nice. The humans are always fighting among themselves somewhere isn't that enough? Why should we add to it?" He added with a small casual smile.

I was still lost in my own train of thought.

"How can one person have that kind of power?" I questioned in wonder.

Victor shook his head, "Not one person Emayn, you."

I pulled my hair back twisting it in a messy bun still confused and not sure how they could all be so sure it was me. I stood pacing.

"I'm the last of my kind I don't even have a mate and I must to even develop my power." I argued.

He nodded, "I told you before you will adjust. You will find one of another species if I were to guess if would be vampire because we are so closely alike. I have no proof of that theory of course until it happens. I do know if you were to mate with a vampire and you two became a part of each other your power could be limitless."

He seemed so sure of himself. I wish he was right for my sake, for all of our sake but I just don't believe it. I stared at my feet.

"What do we do?"

"I have made arrangements with the agreement of the council for your transportation to a safer place. It seems the further from here the better and the safest place to be would be with a strong vampire in plain sight. There is a vampire in the US one whom is very old, the oldest in the new world and he has agreed to protect you. He is very private and I think it would be the perfect place for you to be at least for now. He is extremely respected by the counsel."

I wrung my hands, "You aren't going are you?"

"No, we must stay here and keep them thinking you are here as long as possible. They have no idea who you are or what you look like so anything to give you time is a good thing at this point. It also gives us time to research who they are."

It was as if my world was going dark. I couldn't just leave everything I ever knew and move across the world to be alone. I tried to clear my head and ran my hands over my face. I was scared to death how in the world could he expect me to do this alone? I had always had them at my side and they were all I had. My seclusion had taken everything from me. They were precious to me.

His cool hands reached out to me and gripped my shoulders gently bringing me back to the present.

"Sweetheart I know you are frightened and if there were any other way you know we would never let you go…but this is what must be done. You must be kept safe arrangements have already been made. You will be going to Dallas and under the protection of Godric. He was unable to come so soon so he sent his underling Eric to pick you up and make sure you arrived safely. Of course several of our guards will be traveling with you as well. "

"How soon?" I was frightened to ask I knew the answer.

"Tomorrow night. I'm sorry but the council insisted my dear."

I felt the warm tears began to slide down my face as he pulled me close.

"Shhh…my precious one. You will be safe and I will be checking on you I promise. Godric is very strong and he is a good man. I have known him a very long time he will keep you safe."

I buried my face in his shoulder inhaling his scent. I wanted to memorize it after all he was my father and I didn't know if I would ever see him again. He ran his fingers though my hair gently and kissed my head.

"Your mother is in your room to help you pack, I know she wished for some time with you."

I could see the tears in his eyes. I nodded and looked down.

"I love you father."

"I love you too Ema, this will all work out my daughter I will keep you safe." I nodded and made my way to my room. I spend the rest of the night with the woman I had known as my mother refusing to sleep, because I knew come nightfall I would not see her again.

She brushed my black hair gently and set the brush down.

"It is time, Eric is here and you must leave now if you are to arrive as planned."

I nodded standing from my seat. I turning and hugged her tightly I could do this I had to, I was strong. She smiled taking my hand and leading me to the foyer. My father and a few of the other vampires were talking. I recognized the unfamiliar one immediately. He stood out dressed in black jeans and a black leather jacket he was definitely not from around here. I could see he was blonde, well built, and extremely tall but that was about it.

My father looked past him.

"There she is Emayn come and meet Eric."

I reluctantly walked into my father's arms knowing I had little choice. I looked up meeting his ice blue eyes. He was actually extremely attractive but I also picked up he was extremely dangerous. He smiled at me looking me over as my father introduced us.

"Nice to meet you." I said politely as he nodded.

"Likewise. If you are ready we must be going, it is a long flight." He said softly. I knew he didn't mean it in a bad way he was simply addressing the issue of daylight. I nodded and turned hugging my father.

"I love you so much."

He kissed my head, "I love you Ema." I backed away looking at both of my parents, the two loving vampires who have raised me for so many years and turned to Eric wiping my face.

"I'm ready."

He pressed his hand to my back leading the way to the car. The ride to the airport was silent and I was glad he gave me that. I knew he was watching me curiously but he didn't interrupt my need for privacy. He seemed like the type of vampire who liked to remain distant and quiet anyway. He was confident and powerful I could tell he was comfortable in his own skin. We boarded the plane and I declined the food one of the guards offered me, instead curling up in a seat and pulling a blanket over me as I gazed out the window.

I didn't want to be bothered. I just wanted to be left alone and to be upset and miserable. It seemed like no time before I fell asleep. I awoke stretching and noticing the windows were closed and protected. I knew it must be daylight. I stood making my way to the refrigerator and opened it finding some fruit and a drink. I pulled it out and returned to my seat. I figured I would eat and read a book I had nothing better to do but I became lost in thought.

Destiny was a funny thing and I believed in it I had not lived this long for no reason. There was a reason I survived when my parents did not. I would one day find what that reason was. Would I be the one the vampires thought I to be? I don't know but it was definitely an interesting theory none the less.

I absentmindedly scratched the mark on my breast then looked down with a sigh. I pulled my v neck down and ran my finger over the raised skin there. If one didn't know my species it might be mistaken for a burn but it was a perfect symbol of my lineage. It was always hidden from view unless I chose to expose it.

"Is it true that you must meet the other half of your soul to release your powers?" The velvet voice brought me from my stupor and I realized Eric was leaning on the seat next to me looking at the mark upon my breast. I immediately covered it feeling self conscious.

"It is what I have been told. My parents passed before I was told much about my people and they were a very private race. I do not know many specifics I am afraid."

He sat beside me and nodded, "I am afraid I did not know any of your people. Godric was familiar with a few so that may be to your advantage."

I bit my lip looking him over, "Godric and you are close?"

He looked at me as if I had lost my mind, "Yes. I assumed they had informed you he was my maker."

His eyes seemed so old. I knew if he was as old as the story of his eyes then Godric must indeed be an old soul. I wondered how much his eyes had seen, surely much more than mine.

"Tell me if you will how old is Godric? I was told his is very old." The edge of his lips curled in amusement. He was a very handsome when he smiled but I had the feeling he didn't do it that often.

"He is two thousand years old."

I couldn't control the expression that encompassed my face. I have never met anyone so old and I can only imagine the world he has seen. He must have some amazing stories to tell.

"Tell me about him." I ventured. "Maybe it will make my transition a little easier."

His expression didn't change though he lowered his long eyelashes to look at me.

"There is much you will learn from him. I can only say he will protect you with his life and there is none I know who can match his strength. He has many dedicated to him in his nest he is a good leader and he will treat you well."

I could see his devotion to him very clear in his eyes.

"You respect him very much."

"As I should, he deserves no less." I noticed the way the atmosphere changed when the other's entered. It seemed to grow cold and he seemed to become distant. He obviously didn't want to discuss these things with them around and I respect that. He eyed them with distrust though I don't know why they have guarded me my entire life. I have nothing but trust for them.

"Do you stay with Godric?" I continued to question.

He laughed, "No. He is the sheriff of an area in Texas and I am sheriff of an area in Louisiana. You will be staying with him in Dallas and I will go home to Louisiana. Of course if you need me at any time I am but a phone call away." He winked at me seductively. I had to chuckle.

"I'm afraid unless you are my mate I won't be calling for any of that." I replied back knowingly.

He raised an eyebrow, "What makes you think I was implying anything?"

I shrugged, "I do have some abilities already one of them is I read people's emotion well. At least I guess that's how to best explain it." I stood to go get something to drink and leaned down to his ear. "You were implying something."

He simply grinned. I smiled as I got my drink. Eric hardly struck me as a guy who had any difficulty with women and I am certain he went through them quite frequently.

The rest of the flight was long but I made it through. I was ready to get off when we finally landed at DFW airport. We pulled into a secluded area where private planes landed and unloaded. There was a nice SUV waiting with several vampires. I turned to my old friends and smiled.

"Thank you for everything you have done for me."

I hugged each of them gently and turned to an awaiting Eric and headed to the SUV and my new life. I was immediately approached by a beautiful Hispanic female vampire. She was so friendly I was surprised when she immediately hugged me like we were old friends.

"Hello Emayn, my name is Isabel. I'm going to take you home and I hope we'll become good friends."

I couldn't help but smile at her she was so genuine and sweet. It radiated from her, she was an extremely happy person and I like to be around that kind of person it tends to make you happy as well.

She pointed out different things on the way home and I looked around amazed. My old home was isolated so being around all of these buildings and people was new for me. I was totally bewildered by all of this and I was excited for once maybe I wouldn't feel so lonely anymore. Isabel wanted to be my friend and that was something I had never had.

As I gazed out the window wide-eyed she touched my knee.

"Are you ok dear?"

My head snapped towards her and I nodded still in awe, "I just….I've always been keep isolated. I never had friends really just my parents and it's amazing to see all of this and to have you offer to be my friend."

She smiled almost sadly which I didn't understand. I was too overwhelmed to realize she felt sorry for my past.

"You will have a lot of friends here Emayn I promise."

"Call me Ema." I said turning to look back out the window. I was like a child on Christmas or their birthday. Not that I had ever seen one other than on the television, but I am certain this is what they were like.

We pulled up in the driveway of a beautiful home. I got out looking at how different this was from what I was used to. There was other homes near-by but not really close. He had a privacy gate surrounding the home but it looked cozy from the outside and I already felt warmth and we weren't even inside yet. I liked that.

This is what a home feels like, warmth, closeness, love.

Isabel took my hand as the others got the bags and we followed Eric inside. I watched them pass us and take my bags to what I assume would be my room. The spacious living room was quiet and lit by dim lighting and a warm fireplace. I could smell warm sandlewood. He had burned incense recently I love that I do that to relax myself.

I could see the form of a male looking out the window. He was relatively short which I did not expect but still taller than me. He had dark brown hair cropped short and neat and I noticed several tattoo's above the top of his cream colored sweater. He wore tan cargo pants and was barefoot. I found myself hoping for him to turn my body surrounded with the oddest feeling of serenity and calm as I moved closer to him.

"Godric."

Isabel spoke softly.

He turned slowly and gracefully releasing the curtain and allowing it to close. His beautiful face turned to mine, pale blue eyes meeting my violet ones. I could not stop the increase in my heart rate. I was afraid it might burst through my skin. My breathing stopped it was almost a surreal moment as if it were slow motion.

He had perfectly shaped eyebrows and long thick lashes covering the palest of sea blue eyes. His nose was a perfect size, not too big or small but perfect right above his bow shaped pink lips. I couldn't speak, I couldn't think as the room seemed to cease to exist. It was as if he's the first man I've ever seen. I moistened my lips with my tongue as he smiled at me extending his hand.

"Emayn." He said simply.

The sound of my name on his lips was so very beautiful. I reached out to him and he encased my hand in both of his. I felt a shiver travel up my spine.

"I am glad you are here safely. You are even more beautiful than your father told me." He said softly his lips still curved in a small smile. I stood there totally speechless when I realized I was staring at him like some love struck fourteen year old. I felt a hand on my shoulder.

"Ema are you ok?" I realized it was Isabel but it was enough to break the spell. I inhaled sharply and turned to her my face turning red.

"Oh my god." I glanced at him pulling my hand from his. "I'm so sorry…I…" I turned running towards the back of the house to find where my room was. How embarrassing I have no idea what just happened. I saw my bags and ran in the room shutting the door. I sat on the bed burying my face in my hands.

What in the world just happened to me? I've never been more embarrassed in my life and he must think I am a total basket case. What a way to make an introduction. I heard a soft knock on the door and I looked up.

"Yes?"

"Emayn? May I come in?"

I recognized the voice immediately. It was Godric the source of my humiliation. I needed to apologize to him and explain I really am not a total nutcase.

"Please." I said noticing my voice quiver. I didn't look as I drew my legs up and wrapped my arms around them. I kept my eyes on the end of the bed. It was probably best right now.

"I sent everyone home and explained you were probably exhausted from such a long flight." He said his voice soft and smooth. I could memorize the sound of it and play it over and over in my head. He had a distinct accent I couldn't place but it was sexy as hell.

"Thank you." I mumbled then closed my eyes for a moment still not looking at him. "Godric, I do apologize. I don't understand what happened to me out there."

I inhaled as I felt him sit beside me. Why did he have to sit beside me? I could smell his scent I am not certain what it was but it was all man and all Godric. I swallowed hard feeling myself begin to shake. I don't know what this strange reaction is my heart was racing again and I felt butterflies in my stomach. It was odd because he was still radiating calm, warmth and safety.

I felt his cool hand on my arm.

"There is no need to be afraid my child. No harm will come to you while you are with me I will protect you with my life. I made an oath and I shall keep it. Please young one look at me."

His fingers curled gently around my chin forcing me to turn my head towards him. My eyes followed unwillingly. I found myself lost in his eyes again he was so unknowingly seductive or maybe it was knowingly, but I do not think he was doing it intentionally. I couldn't look away if I wanted to; my mouth went dry as my body responded to him on its own leaning inward towards him. I've never reacted this way to a man in all of my life.

He looked deeply into my eyes as he released my chin.

"I met several of your kind many years ago, being my age does have a few advantages. I became close friends with a man Torren and his mate. " He looked down but not before I saw the pain flash in his eyes.

"I was crushed when I heard of their passing. I wish there had been something I could have done. They are one of the reasons I agreed to assist you, they did not deserve what happened to them none of your family or race did. I learned quite a bit from them. Victor told me your knowledge is limited."

I tried to gather my thoughts and not make a fool of myself while I answered. I took a few slow breaths and focused on what he had said.

"Yes, I did not have the chance to learn much about myself or my kind."

"May I?" He questioned holding out his hand to take mine. I swallowed hard my eyes darting between his hand and his eyes. I nodded but in my nervousness did not extend my hand. He smiled sweetly and took my hand from my knee holding it in his gently. He ran his thumb over the skin of the top of my hand and I inhaled sharply. He looked up at me and smiled so gently I swear my insides melted.

"Emayn I think…" He started then paused reaching up and brushing a stray piece of hair from my face. I could almost feel my heartbeat in my ears. It was frightening how much he affected me. Why was this happening? I couldn't even think straight.

"I think I'm your mate." He said finally so softly I wasn't sure I had heard him right. I stopped breathing as soon as the words left his beautiful mouth. Oh My God!