Music- (sweet dreams Marilyn Manson)

Non existent.

That was the only thing to describe my so called "life" at the moment.

I had either lost or was on the verge of loosing everything that held some kind of relevance and meaning in my life.

I was loosing my capability to lead my men, I was loosing my self control, my sanity was hanging on by a fucking thread and to make things worse my dominance over my powers was near to nothing.

None of that even mattered to me, it was all a matter of time before all of that bullshit would slither out of grasp, there was only one thing on my mind.

Fuck I wanted her..... I craved her, the slightest thought of her was enough to make me weak to my knees. I yearn to kiss her lips once more, to touch her skin, to seen her face.

But it was too late, I managed to fuck it up. Now I have to pay the price.

I'm no soppy bullocks but seeing her like that and watching her cry hurt like hell. But my god nothing will ever come close to how painful it was when she rejected me.

That was the first time in my life that I had ever felt....sad.

Loneliness was something I was very familiar with but when she walked away that day I had genuinely felt empty.... Would I ever admit those things? Ha! Over my dead body, my pride was way too big for that, but it didn't stop me from feeling this way.

My constant dwelling and daily self pitying had become awfully bitter and vexatious, yet I had to constantly remind musket there was no weakness to be shown outside of this room.

The moment I let my guard down trouble will somehow find its way to the surface.

Nearing footsteps from across the mansion could be heard a knocking reality back into me, Colt and the others would be here shortly, so I had to get my shit together.

Slipping on my expensive black blazer I remove myself from the room in supernatural speed making sure leave any unwanted shit behind.

I appeared in front of the boys in seconds, some squirmed at the sight of me and others bowed there heads out of respect.

Ever since my last encounter with Rogue, no one even dared to mention her name and to be honest I was glad. With my powers all over the place i had no idea how I would react, certain sounds and smells had began to made me gutter or lash out, so I was almost certain that a bad word spoken about my mate would result in bloodshed.

BLOOD!

Shit. I hadn't fed properly in a long time, i was getting stronger by the second but I know that even a drop of that copper scented liquid would send me over the edge, I would be in full demon mode and there would be nothing to stop me... I couldn't risk it too many people would get hurt and the last thing I need is any shit from the elders or any other royals

"Ivan? " Colt sheepishly asked causing me to snap out of my thoughts.

"What!" I snap back

All most instantly the huddle off vampires took a step back, I could see in their eyes that they were prepared to defend themselves.

Ha! They wouldn't stand a fucking chance, I'd spill their blood on the walls without even moving from this spot. It bothered me that my men felt as if they couldn't be around me without having to prepare themselves to be torn to shreds but it didn't aggrevate me as much as their cowardliness did. Look at them the strongest vampires out of the royal blood line hiding behind each other like a bunch of pussys.

"I suggest you all grow a pair or get the fuck out of my sight....go on straighten up! I'm not going to kill you" I spit out

There was no need to barge past them as they had already made a perfect split down the middle.

"Ivan, three of our men didn't come back last night from their patrol over at club RED...."

"Well let's go get them" i instructed

"Where are you two going?"

The familiar voices had instantly caused me to roll my eyes out of annoyance. Both Nicole and Tasha had managed to get under my skin, they made it their mission to constantly taunt me about Rogues where abouts.

Since she rejected me I had been unable to sense or smell her, neither could anyone she had this shield protecting her and it was starting to piss me off.

I had trackers and warriors out looking for her but it was like she vanished.

"Colt, Where are you going?" The little rat asked

"Business"

"Can we come?" Tasha questioned after she finished eating Lincoln's face.

"No you can't, we won't be long"

They both looked over me and tried their hardest to pull the most fearsome face possible. It almost brought me happiness to see the girl in their faces whenever I flashed my fangs at them.

"Hello Ivan"

"Fuck off Tasha" I blankly respond

"Excuse me! Who do you think you are talking to?!" She questions angrily

"Yeah you better watch it!" Nicole contributed

"Or what?" I taunt stepping closer towards her.

"Its not our fault Rogue left you, it was yours and I can see-"

I hadn't even let the little bitch finish her sentence as I had her pinned between the wall and my body.

The intoxicating demonic substance swayed into my bloodstream, it was getting harder and harder to control.

Her unrhythmic heartbeat was manipulating my head, the sound of her blood flowing through her veins had lured my fangs to withdraw.

The power inside me was so great I could hear it taking over my brain

Squeezing my eyes shut I attempted to calm myself down.

"Colt" Nicole whimpered as she tried to squirm from my gaze.

My head flicked up, the innocence and fear in her voice had somewhat resembled Rogues.

Looking to the side at my reflection I had failed to take control. The familiar putrid black orbs consumed my entire eye. Both sets of fangs had extended.

"Ivan"

The despair and fear in Colts voice had hit a nerve, I don't want to hurt him and I certainly don't to hurt his mate.

"Please don't hurt her Ivan" Colt begged once again.

I desperately tried to stop myself but it was near to impossible. I could feel my mouth uncontrollably open, my fangs neared Nicole's exposed neck.

Colt lunged forward to defend his love, he hadn't gotten very far. Using my powers i had instantly predicted his move and stopped him in his tracks.

"Ivan!" He screamed out as he tried to removed himself from my telekinetic hold.

By now I was inches from her skin, I could almost taste her blood.

Rogue....Rogue....Rogue

I mentally chant to myself whilst visualising her in front of me.

The very person who was my trigger was also the cure.

The thought of Rogue being in Nicole's position was enough to pull me out my trance.

Colt was by my side in seconds, he moved with care making sure not make any sudden in case I would attack.

"I'm sorry" I blew out a defeated breath before stepping back.

I disappeared from the mansion to find myself sat in the drivers seat of the matte black Range Rover.

The doors opened at my men all got in. A few moments later Colt had got into the passenger seat.

I put my foot straight on the gas and begun the short drive to club RED.

Silence filled the car, tensions filled the room as everyone was on edge in result of my previous outburst.

Pulling up to the outside of the club, I remove the key from the ignition.

"No bodies" I instruct before getting out of the car and walking to the entrance.

The bouncers looked me with worried expressions, clearly knowing what we were doing here.

Pushing the doors aside I walk through them, stopping in the centre of the empty room to make sure there wasn't any threats or surprises.

"I've been expecting you"

Romeo stood up on the balcony looking down to us. He had a large entourage positioned behind me, I would of been worried if they weren't a bunch of vampire misfits with the fighting skills of a small infant.

"Where are my men Romeo?"

"Men?.....what men?" He mocks

"I'm in no mood for games....pest"

"Oh of course the whole....rejection thing, works gets around fast. With the almighty Ivan Stone in his most vulnerable state, it leaves a lot of open windows for the weaker supernatural beings, such as myself"

"If those are the rumours then they couldn't be more wrong, I pity the fool that tries to challenge me......with or without my mate" I respond

His cockiness had done nothing but irritate me, a little lesson wouldn't be a bad thing.

Using my the force from my powers, I sent Romeos entourage flying across the other side of the room.

Their bodies collided with the wall knocking off the red curtains and smashing the decorations in the process.

The loud groans and moans off the now injured vampires failed to hide the loud gasp that escaped Romeos vile lips.

"Now I won't ask you again, give me my men or I will take them from you as well as some of your own"

He momentarily pauses before signalling for one of his boys to go out back.

"Right this way"

Romeo walks in front whilst we follow. Just as before I continue to examine the area.

We stop inside off Romeos private booth, it was almost as big as the actual club. Nothing impressive though, the one in the mansion is almost twice the size of this.

Black and red decor filled the room as there was only a spotlight shone directly on the single pole in the room as well as one that was directed to a black curtain.

My senses were on high alert something was not right, this is a distraction.....a trap.

"Sit"

A female vampire had appeared from nowhere and insisted me and my men sit down on the large black,semi circle shaped leather sofa.

"We dance for you?"

Her lack of English was clear as she struggled to put a sentence together.

"My men" I order

"They come here but you wait and we dance for you"

She disappeared just as quick as she appeared, leaving us in this suspicious situation.

"Something's not right, he knew we were coming and he brings us in here. He knows about the document we stole and he knows your state" Colt States as he looks back and forth

"I know,I can't smell our boys but I can smell his everywhere, there are are tons of those leaches lurking around, they're watching.....its a trap I'm certain, But I wanna see what this jackass has planned.....besides its not like killing them will be a challenge" I state as I sit in the centre of the sofa.

Almost instantly the music begins to play. Sweet dreams by Marilyn Manson.

This better be a fucking good show, I haven't seen a good pole dance in a long time, nothing beats a slut shaking her ass for a pile of cash.

Two Crimson red aerial silk dangled down from the ceiling, a figure slid down into view stopping in the spotlight.

My super smell had sniffed more vampires entering the room, this girl was a distraction for what was about to happen next....

She began to move her body in time with the music, her flexibility was applaudable as she bent and twisted her body into all these different moves.

After moving her way up to the top, her tiny figure unravelled in the silk, stopping inches off the floor.

As she neared the pole, my men began to wolf whistle and growl, the excitement was growing in them and I couldn't help but smirk.

Her outfit was somehow slutty yet elegant which was unusual for a strip club. She wore a black lace mask, with a black corset, stockings, heels with a sheer feather robe.

It reminded me of something that Marilyn Monroe would wear.

Her body swayed to the beat of the music, she has captivated my attention as well as my men's.

There was no doubt this girl had this before, the way she seductively moved my hips and flicked her hair. She was teasing me and I didn't like it.

She stopped dancing on he pole and lowered her way to the floor before positioning herself on her hands and knees. She slowly began to crawl our way.

Her head snapped up into my direction as she came my way. Her body was now right by feet.

"You have an admirer" Colt joked causing the rest of the boys to laugh.

Both of her hands rested on my either side of my legs then slowly rubbed up my thighs.

Her face neared my crotch and moved up my stomach to stop opposite my face.

In a quick move she hopped up onto my lap, her knees rested either side of my waist. She flung her hair back whilst grinding on me.

The music has died down and the lights had came on.

We had all been distracted by that her performance to realise that the room had filled with Romeo and his men.

"She's incredible right" Romeo smiled

I asses the situation, there was about 25 of his men and I had only 6 men with me.....I wasn't worried, we were trained and experienced killers whilst they were outlaws and nobodies.

"My men Romeo" I ask for third time today

"Oh about that, I let them go whilst you were enjoying the show" he states

"Then what the fuck was this for" Colt spat

"You weren't exactly complaining were you?"

"Let's go" I state as I prepare to leave.

"Don't you want to see the finale?" Romeo asks

My face stays emotionless as I wait for the crap to be over.

"Blue if you wouldn't mind" Romeo called out.

The girl sat on my lap smirked, showing her white teeth, I hadn't notice her fangs earlier but then again I was distracted.

She reached behind her head before pulling in the mask, the lave fabric fell to the floor.

Rogue.

There she was, sat on my lap...i hadn't even realised it was her. What is she doing with Romeo and-

Fangs!!! Why did she have fangs!

All my thoughts and feelings had completely wiped as I stare fearfully at Rogue.

"Hey baby....you miss me?" She asks

It was her, there was no doubt in my mind it was her but what the fuck was going on.

"What did you do to her?" I ask

"He turned me... Ivan meet my creator Romeo" she calmly says.

"She's mine! She's not yours to claim!.....you turned my mate!" I shout aloud.

Rogue had climbed of my lap and strutted over to Romeo.

"She's mine now" Romeo taunts as he plants a kiss on her neck.

It was happening again, I had to get out of this place and as far away as possible.

As much as i wanted to grab her and leave, there was nothing that I could do. In super speed I left the club and my men followed.

"Holy fucking shit! What is going on! She's a vampire and you didn't turn her.... She's not yours anymore!" Colt babbled on as he paced the street.

I fell to my knees. Rogue was a vampire.

"Ivan?!"

"What's the matter?" Colt asked

"Lock me up" I demand

"What?" He questions

"Lock me up, put me in the forbidden area, do it now......I've lost control"

And with that I had blacked out.