“First, we’re in Demetri’s room and that’s just tacky. Secondly, I need to hunt and I said that I would take Demetri with me. Do you want to come?”

Life seemed to rush back into him and he nodded. “Do you think he will mind my presence there?”

“I don’t think I care one way or the other.” I held out my hand and he took it bringing it up to his lips before leading me down the stairs. I’m not sure that I was being completely honest. I was worried that Edward joining us might undo all the progress I’d made with Demetri, but it was something I was willing to risk.

I was pondering all of this as we made our way to the back yard when I had an epiphany. I had the answer within me all along. I now had power over relationships and love. Wouldn’t that be the lesser of two evils? Surely murdering him was far worse than manipulating a love affair between him and some other vamp. Right?

RATED NC17! So, there’s mature content in this post. Just thought I’d give you fair warning.

Originally titled Goodbye Girl

Edward watched Demetri make his way back to the house. The hunting trip had actually been fun and for the first time since Heidi’s death, Demetri’s eyes didn’t look dead. He’d nearly starved himself to death these last few weeks. He was accustomed to eating more regularly and a much more potent variety than we were, that it was amazing he was able to go this long without being crazed like I was around Charlie. I guess a few hundred years under your belt really made all the difference. I’d lost track of the numerous amount of deer that died to sate his thirst. Not like I could talk – I had two just for little ol’ me.

Incredibly, on our walk back, he even joined in mine and Edward’s conversation, much to both of our surprise.

“You really have made a difference,” he motioned toward Demetri’s retreating back. “As much as it pains me to admit it, he is better after spending time with you.” He wrapped his strong arms around me and kissed the top of my head.