CHAPTER 29

Ivy took a step closer. She knew it was wrong but she couldn't resist. Most of the time it didn't matter. Giving into temptation was an easy thing for her as she never cared much. At least not until Harley came back into her life. If giving in meant hurting her... she had no idea what she would do. She couldn't make that mistake again. Losing control. "I.. I c-can't! But... I smell it." She inhaled once again. "It smells, amazing." She took another step towards her.

Harley began to move causing Ivy to flinch. She tried to break out of the spell casted by the scent of Harley's blood. She was mesmerized by it. She slammed herself into the wall. " I can't do this!" She yelled.

"I.. Ivy..." She heard Harley's voice.

"What's go-in on?" Harley asked. Ivy stood away facing the wall. She barley responded.

"You.." She managed a word.

"Hey, are you okay? Ya don't look so good but then again I can't really see your face." She stood up but her legs felt weak. She almost fell but in an instant Ivy was there. She caught her, however it revealed her eyes. Fully red. They had a strong glow.

"Woah!" Harley flinched. "What.. what happened?" She was still in her arms.

"You... stay here. I have to.. eat." She mumbled. she gently let go and stood back.

"Stay here. I'll be back soon." With that she left before Harley could respond.

"But- and she's gone. Damn... she's kinda sexy though." Her brow raised as she smirked in the slightest most devious way.

....

Ivy ran as fast as she could. She knew what she had to do. But the way Harley looked at her... for a second it seemed like she looked into the eyes of a monster... a monster. She tried not to think about it. Instead just run. Once she finally arrived in the city she could hear everything. But she needed to focus on what was impotant. Blood. That's what she needed to think about.

She hid in an alley near an ice cream shop. There, she could hear happy customers ready for a snack. Wait isn't it like six in the morning?? Eh, people really like ice cream. Anyways she heard footsteps walk out of the shop. "Okay. That's amazing but I've got to go. Alright, talk to you later." A man had just finished his phone call only six feet away from Ivy. She looked at the dark sky as it began to brighten just a little. "Perfect." She whispered.

"Hello? Is anyone there?" She lied. "Please help me!" She exclaimed.

"Miss? Is everything o-" Just like that she grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and cornered him. She slowly licked her lips and stared at his neck. She knew it was the best part. Soft, fragile. You could hear the pulse. You could feel it with a single touch.

Just as she was about to take a bite she heard a young voice from the distance. "Daddy?" The little girl said. Ivy turned her head with her eyes still red. "Where did you go?" She was so innocent. So lost.

"Bloody hell!" Ivy whispered. "Is that thing yours?" She looked at the man. No response. "Okay, fine. You do know what I am right? A vampire flower of poison. A demon. A freak! So I'll ask one more time, or you both die. Is she yours?" She repeated.

He shook his head yes. Ivy hesitated. "Damn it..."