How sweet, I retorted.
I think well be fast friends, Alexander, Jagger said. Its something Ive always wanted. There is so much we can learn from each other. Jagger gestured to the party. There is safety in numbers. We could use more members and, with your help, perhaps start a club here.
Out of the question! Alexander said.
Nothing you have to decide now, my friend, Jagger said calmly. But imagineIf all these mortals were just like us, then think of what could bewhat we could do. A town in which you dont have to hide out in a Mansion, all alone.
I think its time you leave, Alexander demanded.
But we just got here, Jagger said. Youre right. Im getting ahead of myself. Im just a visionary, thats all. Nothing you need to commit to this minute. Besides, Jagger continued, we came to party. And Luna was very eager to see Raven.
So how have you been, Raven? she asked, über-polite. Besides lying flat on your back, she whispered in my ear.
Luna was still bitter toward me for fooling her into believing I was a vampire. And even more so because Alexander had jilted her at the covenant ceremony back in Romania and he had found happiness with me.
However, seeing Luna standing here today, glowing like an angel, I couldnt imagine him ever leaving her.
Alexander, Luna said in a soft, sexy voice. Its great to see you. She showed off her dress for him. A group of jocks ogled her as she twirled around. Its amazing how much a person can change in just a short time, isnt it? Im sorry for you that things in your life have remained the same.
Alexander wasnt pleased with her taunting.
Yes, doesnt my sister look great? Jagger said. This lifestyle suits her. Shes been dying for it since she was born.
Im glad you are so happy, Alexander said. Thats all I ever wanted for you. He turned back to the party.
Luna took Alexanders comment as a slap in the face instead of a heartfelt sentiment. She couldnt mask her scorn and turned her venom on me.
I see youve managed to fool some other girls, too, she said, referring to Onyx and Scarlet.
They like me for who I am, I said.
But do you like yourself as you are? Or, at the end of the day, do you really wish you were more like me?
Luna was right. She had the one thing I didnt haveshe was a vampire.
I have everything youve always wanted, she bragged.
Except Alexander, I snapped back.
Well, when you can be here for an eternity, everything is possible. I just need time.
I wasnt happy with her insinuation.
When he sees my potential. Perhaps what he is missing from a relationship with youWho knows what he might do?
With that, she and Jagger joined the other partygoers.
Alexander, I said, getting his attention, Luna isnt over you. She still cant be trusted.
Her bark is worse than her bite.
Im serious. Shes still in love with
Hey, Sebastian said, suddenly by our side. This party is killer!
You think so? I asked.
Its not what I planned. Im even amazed. Alexander beamed.