This story is set about three years after Bella's birthday party in New Moon. The Cullens never came back and Victoria is still alive and seeking revenge.

PPOV

Did you ever stare into the sun rise and know that this day would change your life forever? There are many turning points in my life that I had no clue about. I did not get this feeling when that bastard found me in a bar and took a bite out of my neck turning me into a war-raging vampire. I definitely did not get it when I made a run for it 50 years later to escape the wars. But today I had a gut wrenching feeling that my life, my existence would change forever.

As I watched the sun rise over the horizon, I wondered what do you wear when your life is about to change forever. Do you go formal? Casual? Naked? Doubt that last one since I sparkle like a diamond in the sun. All I knew was whatever was going to happen would happen at Barton's tonight. Now I haven't been to the casinos in awhile, but if Fate was sending me to Jackpot, NV then that is where I will be. I went inside me cabin that was located just outside Twin Falls, ID and spent the day just watching TV. After a watching hours of mind-numbing television, I finally decided to go and shower and get ready so I could get to the casino by 8pm.

I went into the bathroom and turned on the water as hot as it would go in the shower. I stepped in and washed my body and hair. I got out and wrapped a towel around my waist walking into my bedroom. I pulled on a pair of black boxers and then a pair of black jeans. I went into the closet and pulled out a navy button down shirt to go over my black beater. I grabbed some contacts I would need to cover my blazing red eyes. I finally pulled on my boots and walked outside. I decided to run down to the casino to try and calm my nerves.

I walked into the casino at exactly 8pm and looked around at the humans. I still did not believe that something would happen tonight to change my life but I figured I could play some poker and win some money while I am here. I walked up to a poker table and sat down. This should be fun. A woman sat to my left and after a couple of hands I realized she was using her rather large chest to distract the other players. Every time she wanted to bluff she just pressed her chest together and heaved them onto the table in hopes that the other players would forget about their cards. I chuckled quietly at this. It worked on the other players and one of them lost all their money and left the table. After a few more hands I had a good pile of chips to my name.

"Do you want something to drink, sir?" the waitress asked. She leaned over and tried flirting with me. I looked at her eyes and sighed she wasn't why I was here.

"Sure sugar, a double shot of whiskey." Thank God vampires can still drink alcohol. It was the only substance we could consume without throwing up later.

"All right, I will be right back." She smiled and winked at me before walking over to the bar. I watched her give my order to the bartender and that is when I saw her.

She was a petite brunette with chocolate brown eyes that looked like they lost the spark of life. I knew something in her past that caused that missing spark. I just wanted to go over to her and tell her she never needed to worry because I would always protect her and love her. Forever. Love her; yes I already loved her from just a glance. She was MINE. I just wondered what her name was.

The waitress brought back my drink and informed me she was available to fulfill my every need. Yeah, I will be declining that offer from her. I finished my drink and realized I needed to change my contacts. I got up and headed for the men's room.

As I was walking back to the table I passed the bar and caught a whiff of her scent. It smelled like strawberries, chocolate, and a hint of rose petals. I was absolutely enthralled by her scent. It was wonderful and delicious but as much as I immediately craved it I did not want to drain her. She was MINE.

I continued playing and watching her as she filled drink orders. Her smile never reached her eyes and there was a touch of loneliness in them as she talked to the customers and her co-workers. After a couple of hours, I saw her say good-bye to the other workers. I knew I had to follow her no matter where she went.

I followed her out of the casino and tried to keep a distance from her so I did not scare her. I could just follow her scent but I wanted to keep her in sight. I watched as she walked down the street and then I saw her shoulders tense up. I barely heard her muttering to herself but I could not make out the words. If I was a human I would not have heard anything. Then she stopped and spoke.

"I know you are following me and I know what you are so let's make it quick." I was dumbfounded. How did she know what I was? Did she think I would hurt her or attack her?

"I am not going to hurt you. You don't have to worry."

"Your kind only knows how to hurt no matter what promises you make." Who left this beautiful creature alone with knowledge of our world? It wasn't allowed.

"I promise you. You have nothing to fear from me."

She finally turned around to face me and I got lost in her chocolate eyes. I knew she would be mine forever and I would kill whoever hurt her in the past. I watched as she took in my body and finally gazed up to my face and into my eyes.

"Your red eyes tell me different. So if SHE sent you to get me just kill me quick so it can be over with. I don't want to be around long when she wants to just torture me and keep me alive for her enjoyment."

"No one sent me. I live alone and only talk to my brother every few months. I have not seen him in a few years."

"Well if SHE didn't send you I doubt that you want much to do with me. I can't do that again. I won't let myself be dependent on another of your kind."

"Who hurt you so bad? I will never hurt you. I will prove it every day if you let me. Tell me who is after you?"

BPOV

I woke up around three in the afternoon so I could get ready for work tonight. I hardly got full chunks of sleep between the nightmares and the fact that my neighbor and best friend Jenna called me every day around 1pm to ensure I was still alive. She knew that I had a bad relationship (just not all the supernatural details) and I was still recovering from it and the depression that came with it made her worried I would end my life. Yeah I won't be going out like that. It's tempting. It would really put a damper on the red-headed bitch's plan for revenge. But suicide is not for me. I got in the shower and turned it as hot as I could take it. The hot water just felt nice, like it was melting away all the negative in my life for the moment.

I got out of the shower and wrapped a towel around my hair and dried off my body. I pulled out a long sleeve cotton t-shirt and some skinny jeans. The shirt was still tight and low cut but since I was working behind the bar I did not need to wear tight, revealing outfits the waitresses wore. Nope waitressing was something I will never be able to do. My clumsiness was still a part of me and balancing a tray of drinks was not in my future. I mentally prepared myself for the onslaught of people that would come into contact with me. That was one reason for the long-sleeved shirt. No nosy customer asking about the scars on my arm sending me into an emotional meltdown and a one-way ticket into a nuthouse.

I didn't want to be around anyone they would just end up getting hurt or killed. I shouldn't be allowed to come into contact with anyone. Just lock me up or kill me then everyone else can move one with their lives and be happy.

Around 9:30pm Jenna comes over to place an order. She tells me some high roller is at one of the poker tables and is drop dead gorgeous. I snorted. Jenna thought anything with a hard dick was gorgeous. I loved her anyway. She would be one of the few people I would actually miss when I would have to move away for my safety and everyone else's. She told me she was going to tell him that she was available for anything he needed. I really hope he does not take her on that offer. It would suck having to listen to them through the walls of our apartment building.

At midnight, I got my stuff and said my good-byes to everyone and headed home. I was walking for awhile when I felt something behind me. I didn't hear any footsteps or breathing so I knew it wasn't any human behind me. I felt my shoulders tense up. This shit needs to end now. I stopped walking.

"I know you are following me and I know what you are. So let's make it quick." I didn't hear anything for about a minute. He must still be trying to figure out how I know. Then he spoke.

"I am not going to hurt you. You don't have to worry."

HA. Like I haven't heard that line before in my life. Can vampires be stupid? I wondered to myself. But then he doesn't know my history so we will see where this goes.

"Your kind only knows how to hurt no matter what promises you make."

He has got to be wondering by now just who left me alive with this knowledge. Maybe he's one of those law enforcement types and I can get him to end this quickly.

"I promise you. You have nothing to fear from me."

I turned around to finally face my new stalker. He was wearing jeans and a button down shirt with boots. He was tall about 6'3 and had short blond hair that hung around his face. He was handsome. I wonder if he was the one Jenna was ogling at in the casino. He certainly fit her requirements. I could see the red in his eyes and knew this could be it.

"Your red eyes tell me different. If SHE sent you to get me just kill me quick so it can be over with. I don't want to be around long when she wants to just torture me and keep me alive for her enjoyment."

I was ready to end this.

"No one sent me. I live alone and only talk to my brother every few months. I have not seen him in a few years."

Brother. Huh? Well this isn't turning into a Bella buffet all you can drink. I rather just pack all my stuff up and go. Just can't get him to leave me alone or eat me and end my life.

"Well if SHE didn't send you I doubt that you want much to do with me. I can't do that again. I won't let myself be dependent on another of your kind."

"Who hurt you so bad? I will never hurt you. I will prove it every day if you let me. Tell me who is after you?"

Well aren't those some loaded questions. Part of me wanted to believe him and that he would never hurt me like THEY did but the other half of me was screaming to run and never look back. So I did what I do best. I fainted right in front of a red-eyed human-drinking vampire.

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