Aspen Hewitt

“I’m sorry,” Nate began as he curled his fingers around the bars of her cell, leaning in so that he could catch her gaze, “but do I hear a undertone of anger in your voice?” His voice was dark and full of warning. 

Damn her expressive voice and face.  “No, Sir,” She said softly and took a step back instinctively.  She couldn’t break his his gaze although she really wanted to.  He was a little like a rabid dog and if she looked away she was sure he would attack.  “I’m sorry, sir.”  

“Good.” Nate answered with a nod. “I hope your time spent with me made you realise that being good for your Alphas is a better course of action.”

Aspen bit her bottom lip to keep herself from saying anything rude about her time spent with Nate Ferrick.  “Yes, sir,” She responded.  “I think it did.”  But there was a hint of anger to her words.  He’d taken away her confidence and left her scared and she resented that fear.

Aspen calmed down when she realized that Nolan wasn’t offended or upset.  “Thank you, s- erm, Nolan.”  As he reached for her she sank into his arms and sighed softly, feeling safe for a moment.  “Thank you.”  

“That’s better.” Nate replied as he heard the words coming from the little vampire’s mouth. “You’re a good girl when you wish to be, Aspen. Tell me, have you been a good girl for any of the other Alphas?”

Aspen bit her bottom lip at his question.  “Yes sir.  I was rented twice and checked out once and I tried to be a... a good girl for the Alpha.”  She looked up to gage his response but dropped her gaze again.

“you lucky dog, you,” Aspen said teasingly and then gasped at her own faux pas.  Most Alphas would have beaten her senseless for such improper behavior.  She flinched away from Nolan expecting at least a slap or worse.  “I’m sorry sir, I didn’t mean any insult.”  

Aspen got excited at the thought of finally sitting down at Bites.  As a vampire she could eat regular food without any problem and it still tasted good.  But she was excited to try some of this blood-infused food and beverages.  She’d heard good things about Bites.  “Really, your roommate works at Bites.  Oh my god, does he totally bring you yummy treats every day?”  Aspen smiled.  “thanks, I hope so too.”  Although she doubted it.  It had been months and no word.   

Alistair had come down looking for a new treat. It had been some time, since he had come down so he figured , he might as well. That was when he spotted the young vampire. “Very much. I see you’re still sassy.” 

Aspen sighed softly as she heard Alistair’s words.  There was something inside of her that wanted to please the older, stronger vampire.  “Yes, I suppose I do.  My sass is all I have left.”  

She put her hand on the bar, and looked in at her. “No I was enjoying the sight of you. Blondes can be fun to play with, unless you’re a boring blonde.” 

Aspen scuffed before she could be stop herself.  “I’ve never been called boring.”  

Aspen once again gulped hard at his words.  “I’m sorry, sir.  I didn’t mean to stare at you.”  The dark ominous look on his face had her terrified of him.  She remembered all too well his painful punishments.  

Aspen gave him a small hesitant smile.  She got up off of the cot and walked over to the cell door that was now open.  “My name’s Aspen.  Do you have a daylight ring for me to wear?  I’m a vampire.”  

Aspen’s eyes widened a little.  It was still so hard to figure out who she could trust.  “Yes, sir.  I would really like that.”