I tried to run but they were too fast. They were on my tail when I ran into an alley. A set of strong arms grabbed me roughly and dragged me down the alley. I tried to scream but the arms around me were so tight they were almost crushing me in two…
I opened my eyes and gasped for breath. My fingers were tightly grasping the sheets as I tried to catch my breath. I slowly sat up and ran my fingers through my hair. This was the second nightmare I had had in the past couple weeks. I had no idea where they were coming from. I could never see my attackers face.
I went to the shower and to get ready for work when my phone buzzed. It was Brian
Hey, I don’t know if I’ll be able to see you tonight. Me and the guys have some stuff to do.

Oh, ok. Well be careful.

I will. I’ll see you soon.

I sat down my phone with a sigh. I really hoped that he wasn’t doing what I think he might be doing. I got in to shower letting the warm water run over me. The thought of what Brian might be doing was heavy on my mind. I knew he didn’t want to work for my grandfather but I had no idea what he could be doing. I stepped out of the shower and got dressed then I headed out the door for work.
“What was up with you yesterday?” Sam asked me.
“I didn’t feel to hot.” I lied.
“What was wrong?”
“I just didn’t feel good.”
She narrowed her eyes at me.
“Mhmmm.”
I rolled my eyes.
“Well you didn’t miss much anyway. We were slow.”
I nodded, not really listening. I was too busy thinking about what Brian was doing. Well would be doing. It wasn’t quite dark yet.
“Cat, are you listening to me?”
“Hmm, what?”
“That’s what I thought.”
She sat her tray in front of me where I was sitting at the counter, filling salt shakers. I felt like I did this everyday I was here.
“What the hell has been going on with you? It’s like you’re not even here.” She asked, lowering her voice so Alec couldn’t hear.
“What do you mena?”
“I mean you’ve been weird. You barely talk, you always look like you’re in a daze and you never freakin talk to me anymore.”
“Sam, look, I’m sorry. I’ve just had some stuff on my mind.”
“Like what? I thought we were friends. Friends that tell each other when something is bothering us.”
“We are, but I don’t think I can just yet. Just give me time, ok?”
She sighed heavily and rolled her eyes.
“Yeah, fine.” She mumbled, waking into the back.
I had no idea where to begin telling Sam what had been going on. She wouldn’t understand. She would just think I’m nuts. How could I even begin to tell her that I was seeing a vampire? That I had been letting him drink my blood, that I was falling for him, that I had sex with him!
You do sound nut…
I sighed and stood up. The front door dinged and a man with a long dark coat walked in and sat down next to the window. I made my way over to him, stopping when he turned his head toward me. I recognized him… Was he with my grandfather that night? I’m sure that that was him. He must have been one of his little toadies that followed him around everywhere.
“Umm, hi. What can I get you?” I asked as friendly as I could.
He smiled at me as his eyes raked up and down my body.
“How about your number? We can see each other again?”
“I’m sorry, what?”
“You’re number.”
“Um, no. Say, don’t I know you from somewhere?” I questioned.
“No, don’t think so.” He replied plainly.
“Because I’m sure I’ve seen you before.”
“No, don’t think so.” He said again.
“Ok…what would you like to eat tonight.”
“You.” He cackled.
“Ok, look if you’re going to be rude to me, then you can just leave.” I said, quietly trying not to gain the attention of the other customers.
He smiled and shook his head and stood up. I backed away trying to steer clear of any contact.
“I’ll se you later, Cat.” He grinned wickedly.
And he was gone.
“What the hell was that about?” Alec asked me, from the window to the kitchen.
“I don’t know. He was just a creep.”
“Ok, well let me know if he comes back in.”
I nodded.
“Oh, you can go.” He said.
I took off my apron and grabbed my things and headed out. I was walking for a while when I felt arms go around me. I tried to scream but a cold hand went over my mouth. I struggled against them and tried to get away but they were too strong.
I was suddenly thrown into a car. My head hit the window.
“Ahhh.” I groaned at my sudden headache.
I held my head tightly as the car started moving.
A familiar face came into my view.
“Hey, there.” He smiled.
It was my grandfather’s little toadie.
“Told you I’d see you later.”
He chuckled.
I couldn’t believe it. My nightmare was coming to life.