The Vampire Queen

The guy whimpered as though he knew what I wanted.

I allowed my fangs to grow.

His eyes got wide with fear.

I liked that - the horror in them. Bending down, I took in his scent before sinking my teeth into his tender flesh.

His blood filled my mouth, and I swallowed the coppery warmth hungrily. Professor Pops' words strutted across my mind: "Promise me you won't drink from a human for more than ten seconds."

Internally I counted to ten. But didn't stop. Eleven. Twelve.

I finally released Kevin.

He lay unconscious, his breathing weak but there.

The bite marks would heal quickly.

The venom I released with my bite was like a liquid cure. Only a bruise would remain. He tasted good, but I wanted more.

Dissatisfaction sat on my tongue.

Quickly I moved to Ashley.

I lifted her into my arms, and she stirred.

"Kevin." Her eyes fluttered open and then widened momentarily.

"It's okay, Ashley."

Her pupils dilated, and I knew she was mine to do with as I pleased.