Walking into the training grounds, I stand above the ditch. Felix looked up from what he was doing, dismissing the small group of boys before flying over to me. "Where's Eden?" I get to the point.

"What are you talking about?"

"She wasn't at breakfast this morning nor has anyone seen her. You and Borra were with her so where is she?" I face him. Felix looked puzzled. "In fact, you three weren't up until almost sunrise today. Where were you?"

"My nest is alive." Felix admits.

"Bloody hell. Really?" I drop my anger.

"Yeah. Tamara's sister was one of my old friends so she showed me the nest. Remember Sam?"

"Yes, he's the one who gave you that scar. Why?"

"Apparently he's ruling the nest out of fear. I challenged him for the throne."

"And is he dead?"

"No. He almost killed me. He's stronger than when you were there last time. We all left soon after and Eden said she was heading back to spend the night with you. We had thought she had just slept in when she didn't come for breakfast."

"Felix." Felix and I turn to the castle jungle where I recognized Tamara's sister. But she looked scared.

"Juniper, it's alright. He won't hurt you."

"Don't get ahead of yourself." I snarl.

"Pan, Juniper is an old friend of mine from the Nest, she can be trusted." She looked at me, keeping her distance. She lowered her wings which I could now see behind her, colors of the rainbow. Someone ran into my arms and I hug her back, relived that she was alright. My chin rests on her head and her head was buried in my neck.

"Thank the gods you're alright." I breath, wrapping my arms around her tighter.

"She was in the woods alone and explained that a boy named Nate took her. Know who that is?" Juniper asked. I look at her.

"He's Eden's old boyfriend. He's trying to take his anger out on her." I answer.

"But he was at breakfast today." Felix said.

"He must have tried to hide her away and come back like a wolf with their food. They hide it and come back later. Can you get him and bring him to the cages? I don't want him to get her again." Felix nods, heading off. I look at Juniper. "Thank you for bringing her home safely."

"You would do the same for Felix. And you've kept our chief alive. It's the least I can do." She smiled, walking back into the shadows. I look back at the girl in my arms, her hand clutching onto my shirt as if she would lose me.

"Come on love, let's get you inside." I lead her out of the training grounds. Eden kept close to me the whole time, making me wonder if Nate did anything. We get to the tree house and get inside, the windows open as the sent from outside, pine fills the room. A cool yet calming chill added to the room as I let her sit down.

"Sam almost killed Felix last night. He almost snapped his neck. I guess we take life for granted until it's almost taken away from us." She finally answered, clearly in a daze still.

"Did anything happen?" I ask the question that had been on my mind since I got her in my arms. Eden moved her hair off her neck, the cut trailing down her neck almost as long as Felix's.

"He tried killing me but I mostly dodged him. While he was distracted, I got away and ran. It's where Juniper found me and brought me back home." She explains.

"Well you're safe now. When you told me what happened we with you and him, I should have killed him there but I guess I thought I could give him a chance."

"Like you tried with your father?" I look at Eden.

"How do you know that?" I ask.

"Felix last night said that you tried giving him another chance but he came after you with a knife and it's how you got that small scar right above your lip. But don't worry, it's cute." She smiled.

"Is not." I mutter, touching my scar.

"Is too." She pecks my lips. She gets up and wraps a blanket around her. I quickly wrap my arms around her, pinning her to the couch. "Ow. Peter." She chuckled.

"What?" I chuckle, kissing her neck.

"You were stabbed not even a week ago and yet you're walking around like you're on top of the world." She said, giving me more access to her neck.

"I'm alright, I promise." Eden punched me in the gut as I back off in pain, doubling over in pain.

"You are not. You're hurt."

"It's not that bad." I grumble.

"You're lucky I'm not tying you to the bed until that fully heals." Eden growls.

"Was that a threat?" I scoffed.

"No. But I can do this. Take it easy and so help me if you complain once about your wound, I'll tell everyone about your little scar." Eden smirked at me, getting off the couch.

"You wouldn't dare." I smirk back. Her arms wrap around my neck as she chuckled darkly.

"I would so do it because you love me too much to do anything about it." I lean down, pecking her lips.

"Don't get cocky with me." I mutter, kissing her lightly. She kissed back and I press deeper with need. Eden must have felt the same way because she pushes back with need as well. I trail kisses down her jaw and neck as my fangs graze her skin.

"Hey, easy." She mutters, resting her head on my shoulder. I search for her sweet spot, making marks on her neck as she tried her best to hide her sounds by gripping onto my shirt but I knew she wouldn't last. I knew how to get to her. I finally find her sweet spot, biting it just enough to draw blood. Eden's nails dig into my skin, letting out a soft moan as I bite her neck again. I feel my eyes flicker red at the taste of her blood again and pull away, backing up.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Blood," She covered her neck.

"It's alright. It's just harder to keep it under control." I admit. Eden wraps her arms around my neck, smiling.

"If it helps, I think I like you as a vampire much more than anything." She pecks my lips.

"Thanks love, I needed that."

"Any time."