Bernard Freud's Story

Julia Sinclair, also known as Jewls in her work place. being the towns most famous stripper wasn't something most girls, if any, would consider and accomplishment but Julia did. She didn't care what people thought of her profession or what people said about her attitude about her profession. she loved what she did, arousing men the way their wives or girlfriends couldn't it was amusing to her how human men were when it came to things like that. While dancing she caught sight of a very pretty girl who she planned on making her dinner.

after her shift was over she stayed behind watching the girl. She ordered a few drinks as she watched the girl interact with other at the bar. Juli had to admit she would be attracted to the poor girl if she hadn't already planned on feeding from her. Sad really she thought as she finished her second drink. Waiting for this girl to leave the club was kind of boring. She had to sit there watching the girl talk to other people and also watch her colleagues dance on stage, they weren't terrible but they were bad. they were trying to hard to be sexy while Julia didn't have to. She had enough confidence to know she was the hottest thing in the room no matter what people said.

Finally the girl was heading out the bar, hopefully heading home. Juli finished her last drink and followed her from a distance. She followed her down the street, stalking her like she had been taught all those years ago. Just as she was ready to make her move on the girl she sensed something that she was sure was going to ruin her night, werewolves.

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Lillian had gathered a few wolves to help her scout the town for vampires. It wasn't hard to sense a vampire in a town full of humans however tonight they weren't having much luck. She had split the four of them into two teams, one was sent to the west side of town while she and Serena scouted out the east. The streets were deserted, it being a Friday night most people went to bars or college parties which was perfect targets for vampires. No one ever paid attention at parties, just a bunch of drunks dancing and drinking while some poor kid was getting feed on by a blood-sucker.

Lillian grunted seeing a drunk couple wobbling down the street past them. She never understood humans habits of drinking, they just woke up with a blistering headache the next morning or drank until they puked. Lilly didn't like feeling sick for any reason so to voluntarily drink so much that you feel sick sounded ridiculous to her. "Anything yet?" She asked Serena checking if she'd sensed anything yet. She probably hadn't but it was better to ask than assume.

Being the Alpha wasn't an easy job for anyone but especially Lillian. Even after earning the title she found herself continuously having to prove herself to everyone. Weather it be other Alphas or her pack members, it was much more annoying when her own pack members did it to her. She was always forced to injure them in someway to get it through their heads that she meant business and wouldn't take their crap.

Taking a deep breath, getting ready to call this scouting off she got wind of what they had been looking for. "You smell that?" She whispered to Serena, nudging her in the arm. She scanned the streets searching for where the sent was coming from.

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It was late but Vivian was the type who like to practice her magic after most had went to bed for the night, plus it was safer that way. She was still learning about her abilities there were still things she didn't know how to do or make. Just recently she discovered she was able to extract vampire venom from a werewolf, but it wasn't like she would be able to practice that any time soon. She also found out that there was an herb that would help her keep her energy up while healing with her chants. Normally she had to ask Sienna,though she was usually reluctant, to help her when she practiced her chants since chanting took more of her energy but with this herb she would have to. The downside to this find was that the herb was rare and not even found in Cherry Blossom anywhere.

Vivian sighed as she looked through her book of herbs. There was still so much she didn't know and she hated it. She thought that by now she would know at least most of what healers should know but she didn't even know half. It frustrated her that she felt like she was far behind, she partly blamed her father. He should have embraced who she was and allowed her to at least read her mothers books. Instead he burned them and forbid her from even mentioning magic to him.

Her teapot whistled loudly, she took it off the heat and poured the water over the teabag she'd placed in her cup. The smell alone calmed her a little. Adding two cubes of sugar she hears her phone buzz once again. She picked it up and saw it was Gerald again, it was then she knew this would be a long conversation. Not that she minded talking to him, she actually felt comfortable talking to him more then she did with most. She hadn't told him she was a witch, that would be a stupid thing to do. She stirred her tea as she replied

Not really, just some late night work around the house. What movie?

She finished the text and put the phone on the table where'd she sat curled up in the chair, her knees brought to her chest with one arm wrapped around them to keep them in place. She sipped her tea, thinking of the others in her coven. What they were up to? She knew Nova was just getting off work and hopefully headed home. Everyone knew you shouldn't be out alone once nightfall hit, not in Cherry Blossom.

From the name of the town most outsiders would think this was a quiet peaceful town and for the most part it was, if you don't take the vampires, werewolves, and witches into consideration. All of the witches knew about the slit within the werewolf pack and it wasn't making the town any quieter. Honestly, Vivian felt what the two packs were fighting over was to a point childish especially in the current state the town was in.

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Lillian saw the vampire change direction, must have sensed them, but she also saw the Connor was already going after the vamp which she refused to allow. She took off after Connor, planning to cut him off while Serena caught up with the bloodsucker. It took half of everything to just catch up with Connor and cut him off but she did "Well, Well look at this. Why is it that you always seem to be out 'hunting' when my pack is out hunting? I'm sure you can find your own time, or town, to hunt." She said, hands crossed over her chest as she glared at him. She honestly didn't like this guy, she'd only met him a few times and the first impression was all she needed.

As an Alpha it felt strange to be the one to be the distraction but obviously she had to seeing that Connor was also an Alpha, he would have run over Serena if she'd confronted him. She glanced back towards Serena seeing that she was going after the vamp, which made her smile. "This vamp is ours, find your own." She said holding back a snarl, but it showed on her face. She wasn't an expert at hiding her anger or any emotion for that matter and for an Alpha it wasn't always a good thing.

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Julia felt the air suddenly tense, she felt them coming after her though they weren't close just yet. Her instinct was telling her to start running but her mind was strategizing differently. There would be no avoiding a fight with at least one of them, maybe two, hopefully it wouldn't be more than that she wouldn't be able to handle it. She may need to call someone but honestly didn't feel comfortable putting someone else in danger plus there wasn't really anyone. She'd already told Elizabeth to get home and there was no way she would call and tell her she needed her help.

She continued to walk, her pace quickening now and then until she'd felt one slightly closer than the others. She didn't even think, just took off in a sprint. There had to be someplace she could loose them and hide. Somewhere she could hide her sent, nearly impossible but still possible. Damn dogs ruined my meal! She thought as she ran, the girl was perfect Juli was sure her blood would have been delicious. Werewolves always have to ruin everything for vampires, no matter what.