@Amazed – Your wish is my command… Crawling back behind my laptop right now ~smiles shyly cos you think it’s good stuff~
@m_rave – Don’t die!!! Cos then you won’t be able to read the next update… Although speaking of dying… Considering these are vampires and furries there is a distinct lack of dying here… Mmm… will think on that one ~thanks for the idea :D~
@Trysian – I’m a tease?! ~grabs her chest in mock shock~ hahaha… I think Shane should definitely have more powers… Mind reading’s a pretty good one… and if you read this update carefully you’ll see that that might be one of them… Good thinking Trysian ~two thumbs up~ Any more powers Shane should have?
@CFone – THANKS… Hope you enjoy your next fix ~blushes~
@bvhall – It does explain Shane’s studness… I wonder if this means she’s gonna stop picking up women… Although this update seems to suggest that she just needs to figure out how to turn her powers off… Mmm…

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PREVIOUSLIES

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According to Jean Claude this gift, or curse whichever way you looked at it, needed to be developed. It took a lot of practice, but somehow Shane had honed her talents over the years. What Jean Claude and Anita, however, had failed to mention was that this power could also be used on vampires.

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Are you going to take me back? Carmen looked thoughtful at this. Under orders of Belle she had set out to kidnap one of Jean Claudes mortals or so she assumed. The Master of the City had something to do with the shaggy brunette next to her. Only instead of kidnapping her shed helped her escape. Either she threw herself at the mercy of Belle or she sought refuge with Jean Claude who wasnt exactly a pussycat either. Why couldnt things ever be simple?

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We have to get her back soon. Seeing the resigned looks on the faces of the men in front of her she got a determined look on her face. I am not giving up on Shane.

Thats good to hear, sounded a voice from the doorway.

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BLOOD HEIR

Chapter 8 – Confused Passion

Shane leaned against the doorframe and looked at the four people in Anitas kitchen. For some reason it felt good that a total bunch of strangers were getting ready to bust her out from wherever she was. Things had gotten so crazy lately, she couldnt merely rely on her old safety net of Alice, Dana, Tina, Bette and Marina anymore. As much as she loved them and knew they would look out for her, they wouldnt be able to protect her from the creepy crawlies. And right now with the bervamp looming in the near future, she could use all the help she could get.

Anita looked up at the sound of Shanes husky voice. She felt an unexplained relief crash through her at the sight of her newfound charge. Horrific thoughts had been going through her mind ever since the moment she found at someone had kidnapped Shane. Although she had never met Belle Morte she knew what she was capable of from the memories Jean Claude and Asher had shared with her in unguarded moments. Perhaps the scariest thing of Belle Morte wasnt the evil she was capable of, but her incapacity to know the difference between right and wrong. Over the centuries Belle had remade the world in her warped mind. Human beings were of little consequence to her. They merely existed but they played no part in her world. They to her were all expendable. Her treatment towards her own kind was not so much different. The vampires from her bloodline obeyed her like she was their queen. In fact in their eyes she was their queen. To refuse her was thought of as betrayal. It was simply not done. Anita could still not quite grasp this. In her mind if someone treated you badly, you hurt them in one way or another. Or you got rid of them. But Jean Claude and Asher did not share her point of view. She just hoped that if it ever came to that, they would stand by her.

Anitas first impulse at seeing Shane was to shoot up and hug the life out of Shane. Unfortunately her years of experience with vampires and werewolves and wereleopards had pretty much squelched any impulsive bone in her body she might have had. The only times she would do something unpredictable, were times when she was in life threatening situations – threatening to her or the ones she was trying to protect – or when she was riding the ardeur.

Instead Anita just stared at Shane a small smile gracing her face. The sight of the young woman intrigued her even more than before. From what she had heard three of Belle Mortes flunkies had grabbed her up. Just a few nights ago Nathaniel had had to save her from some minor vampire in an alley. Now she was fending off three vampires all by herself. Shane was proving to be more resourceful than she had thought. She was starting to develop respect for her. She looked at Shane as she stood framed in the doorway by the lights shining behind her. Her gaze traveled over her disheveled appearance and flashes of her earlier daydream started coming back to her. Was Nathaniel right? Could she be developing more than just respect for this woman?

Glad to see youre ok, Jason said from behind Shane as he sidled into the kitchen. Let me guess youre one of those women who never go home to bed alone. Not even when its a kidnapping youre going home from Jason grinned at Shane who seemed to blush for just a moment.

It was then that four pairs of eyes finally focused on the figure behind Shane who until then had been lurking in the shadows. The young latina stepped forward and looked at the ground a little sheepishly. It hadnt taken her a lot of time to make a decision. On one hand there was the certainty of a cruel and painful punishment by Belle Morte. It really didnt matter that much what was on the other hand, did it?

Whos that? Anita asked looking at Shane with a mixture of annoyance and impatience. It seemed more and more people were finding their way to her house. The last thing she needed was another vampire to add to her list of people to keep out of trouble. Especially not a vampire who seemed to have defected. It seemed the only plausible thing considering she couldnt think of any other place Shane could have picked up a vampire between getting kidnapped and coming to her house.

Carmen. She helped me escape. Before Anita could inquire further, Jean Claude had stepped forward. Although Jean Claude never wore his feelings on his sleeve – as Master of the City he could hardly afford to – Asher could tell he was not pleased and neither was he.

She helped you escape? Jean Claude asked a little incredulously.

Now why would you do that? he asked turning to Carmen without waiting for an answer from Shane. Carmen finally looked up from intently studying the floor. Her eyes roamed the room as if she were buying time to come up with the right answer. Finally she just gave up and decided to tell the truth. Any other lies she could think of sounded as implausible as the truth.

She made me, she said looking at Shane accusingly. When Jean Claude lifted a beautifully arched eyebrow at Shane who just shrugged and moved over to the seat across Anita he had just vacated.

You made her help you? Now it was Anitas turn to sound incredulous. Shane looked up meeting Anitas gaze and for a moment she thought she saw something familiar in Anitas eyes. But when she blinked it was gone.

Yeah, dude, it just kinda happened. When no one seemed to say anything to this, Shane added, I rolled her.

Impossible! Asher let out. Jean Claude was also shaking his head at this statement.

Its true ask her, Shane said rather defensively.

Look I dont how all this stuff works. All I know is I looked at her and thought stuff and she did it. The room fell silent while everyone seemed to be trying to figure this out. It was Jason who finally broke the silence.

You know Ive tried that but it never seems to work for me maybe you could give me a few pointers, he said turning to Shane and winking suggestively. Shane grinned at this.

Dude, if I ever figure out how this works do you really think Im gonna let you in on it?

Well, its not like Im much competition for you considering the women looking at you wouldnt be interested in me and if they were we could always double team them. Shane glared at Jason before a big smile spread across her face. She was starting to like the blonde werewolf. He was different from the others. He seemed less serious at least on the surface. But his eyes told a different tale. Shane was about to say something but was interrupted by the phone. When Anita walked over to answer it, it was Zerbrowski.

Shes here, she said. After listening for a few more moments she said her goodbyes or in this case her goodnights.

That was Zerbrowski, the cop we met the other night. I told him that you were safe with me. Apparently your friends have been driving the cops crazy calling them every five minutes. Shane was a little surprised at this. She hadnt even thought they would have known she was missing.

Ma petite perhaps we should try to figure out the specifics later. Anita looked outside and understood Jean Claudes desire to wrap things up for now. Dawn was approaching rapidly. As both he, Asher and Jason got ready to leave, their attention was drawn to the new addition to their little party.

What about me? Carmen said a little unsure.

For now you will come with us to the Circus of the Damned, Jean Claude replied thinking Belle was going to get more and more displeased with him. But he could not in good conscience throw her back to Belle knowing what she was capable of. He would keep a close eye on her though. Although Shane and Carmen had both given the same story, he was not sure to what extent he could trust Carmen or Shane for that matter.

Carmen looked relieved at hearing that the Master wasnt going to send her back to her mistress. Shane smiled at her reassuringly. She felt a little guilty at having used the latina as she had. But then again she had tried to kidnap her and take her to see someone who from what shed heard so far had quite a cruel streak. Anita watched the looks exchanged between the two women. For some reason they annoyed her.

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Its open, Anita said in response to the knock on the bathroom door. She turned around expecting to see Nathaniel. She quickly closed her bathrobe when she saw it was Shane.

Oh sorry dude I was waiting in your bedroom but

You didnt want to invade my personal space? Anita finished Shanes sentence her voice dripping with sarcasm. Shane was taken a little aback by this but she recovered her normal smartass attitude almost instantly.

Nah I just didnt wanna have to look at the sleeping naked guy in your bed. Anita blushed a little at this. She preferred to keep her private practices private especially because she doubted they would help endorse her good Catholic girl image. To be honest she didnt think these days anyone would think of her as either good or Catholic. Its a good thing she doesnt know that Nathaniel isnt the only one, Anita thought to herself.

Ah dude, monogamy is highly overrated anyway, Shane quipped before realizing that Anita hadnt said that aloud. Anita turned away from Shane and looked at herself in the mirror.

Tomorrow Shane looked at her expectantly.

Tomorrow we are going to see exactly what it is you can do before you start creeping me out.

Creeping you out? Shane said lightly but Anita could hear the fear in her voice.

Everything is going to be fine, she said turning back to Shane. Think about it things could be a lot worse. You could have fangs and turn into a corpse every day. Or you could turn furry once a month. Or you could be elbow deep in dead bodies, she said smiling wanting to reassure this young woman. Shane nodded thoughtfully.

Youre right. Its way better having some kind of Cruella de Vil bervamp wanting to dissect me, Shane replied smiling. Both women started laughing.

Why are we laughing anyway? Shane finally managed to ask. Anita smiled at her and tucked a stray strand of hair behind Shanes ear.

Because it beats crying. Shane grabbed hold of Anitas hand.

Im really scared, Anita. I dont want to die, she said almost in tears.

Dont worry. Youre not gonna die, Anita said softly and she pulled Shane into a hug. When the sobs died down she pulled away a little and held Shanes face between her hands.

I know youre scared but were going to figure this out. Anita looked deeply into those green eyes and for a moment she felt herself drowning in them. Her eyes swept over Shanes face from her eyes to her tear streaked cheeks to those beautiful full lips. Anitas lips opened slightly as she felt that pull in her belly again. She softly caressed Shanes face and Shane let out a soft sigh. She reached out and touched Anitas face stroking her cheek. Her fingers traveled down her cheek and over Anitas lips.

Without thinking Anita placed a kiss on those fingers. Shane moved forward slowly and when their lips touched Anita let out a soft moan. Shed never felt lips so soft before. Shane started pulling away, but Anita pulled her closer and kissed Shane again harder this time. Her hands moved to Shanes arms as their kiss deepened. Slowly Anita opened her lips and let out another moan when she felt Shanes body grind into hers simultaneously.

Shanes hands slipped under Anitas robe and she felt her hands travel over her stomach resting just below her ***** before she felt Shanes thumb flicking over her nipple. Shane broke their kiss and started kissing and licking her way down Anitas neck very slowly and tantalizingly. Anita let out another moan. She opened her eyes and through the open bathroom door she saw the naked body of Nathaniel lying in her bed. Suddenly Shane felt Anita push her away. She looked at her confused.

You need to go, Anita just said and pushed past her into her bedroom. Shane followed her worried that she might have done something she shouldnt have.

Im sorry I didnt mean to, Shane said clearly sounding very regretful. When Anita stayed with her back to her, Shane reached out and touched her shoulder but Anita jerked away.

I swear I didnt mean to get into your head its just hard for me to control it. This time Anita did turn to Shane.

Just go to bed, Shane. Shane looked at Anita sadly and followed her to the door leading to the hallway.

I really am sorry, Anita, she said turning back one more time.

Dont be Shane you werent in my head at least not the way you think, Anita replied before closing the door. Closing her eyes she leaned against the closed door. She had never felt this confused before.