ALEX'S POV

As my spirit descended from my body I watched my mate and my best friend cry for me to come back. I should've felt immense sadness at the pain on their faces but I couldn't and that confused me. A comforting warm sensation washed over my entire body as I inched closer and closer towards a bright white light.

What's happening?

Am I going to Heaven?

As I began accepting my death an excruciating pain paralyzed me. I could make no sounds nor could I move and I began to grow horribly dizzy. It felt like fire was surging through my veins. Then, as slow as I moved towards it, my body drifted back down until I was engulfed by darkness.

I feared that I was going to Hell and that was Satan's way of taunting me but when the darkness began to disintegrate, I had no idea what was happening. That excruciating pain returned and I ended up passing out from the burning sensation that filled my entire body.

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I opened my eyes and gasped at how clear my vision was. I could see every little detail in the posters that littered the walls and each fiber that made up the carpet. I was tucked neatly under a black comforter and was lying flat on my back, my arms at my side. It was all so familiar. I slowly sat up and inspected the dimly lit room further, my posture as straight as it's ever been and my breathing shallow.

And then I saw it

There, on the dresser across the room, was a framed picture of Andy and I from our first date. I was too caught up in trying figuring out where I was to pay any attention to the fact that I could see the picture clearly, almost as if it was right in front of me. And then suddenly, everything pieced together.

I'm in Andy's room.

I gasped, purely shocked. Does this mean I'm alive? Was the fight all a dream? I cautiously got onto my feet and walked over towards the mirror and for some unknown reason I was on high alert. I gingerly touched my face when I looked at myself. All of my exposed skin was a beautiful porcelain color, clear of any imperfections, and my eye color was enhanced to the point where it looked like I was wearing contacts. There was something different about me but I couldn't put my finger on it. I was still dressed in my black skinny jeans and newly-stained red shirt but my shoes were no longer on me. I pulled my shirt down to inspect the wound I created but... it was gone. A faint scar that was no bigger than my fingernail took the place of the once large and deep wound in my chest. How is that possible ?My question was dismissed when I heard voices coming from downstairs. I opened the bedroom door and walked down the hall attentively, running my fingers gently along the wallpaper that felt like silk on my skin. I stood on the last step of the staircase and eavesdropped on the conversation being held.

"Andy you need to calm down-"
"Calm down?! How can I calm down when my mate is upstairs dead in my bed?"
"You don't know that Andy.."
"Ashley, it's been 4 hours! If it worked she would've been changed already!"

Changed? What does he mean by "changed?"

"Oh god, I lost her. I failed her. I was supposed to protect her with my life and I couldn't do it.. It's my fault she's dead." Upon hearing Andy cry I moved out into the entrance of the living room. Jinxx and Jake were consoling him while Ash and CC sat on the couch with silent tears streaming down their face. I could see each and every individual hair on all of their heads, it was almost mesmerizing.

"Andy?" My voice was quiet but loud enough to be heard. Every head shot in my direction, eyes wide and jaws dropped. "I feel weird.." I sounded much like a child but I was curious to know the reason behind my vision and appearance change. I didn't feel like myself.

"It worked.." Ashley murmured.

I shot him a confused glance before I asked, "Why do I look different? Why can I see every little detail of everything I look at? Is something wrong with me?" A few snickers from everyone except Andy pierced my hypersensitive ears. He was staring at me with an unreadable smile on his face. "What?" Finally, Andy stepped up and answered my many questions.

"Alex, you're a vampire."

I looked around the room at all the grinning faces before asking, "I am?" Never did I once think being a vampire was the explanation for how strange I was feeling.

Andy nodded. "Yes. After you stabbed yourself in the chest to distract Max, I quickly killed him and rushed over to you. When your heart was barely beating I bit you multiple times and injected my venom into your bloodstream. The change usually takes only a few hours to complete, so since it took you four hours to turn I thought your body didn't accept it and you were dead." Instead of replying, I wrapped my arms around Andy's waist.

Kissing his chest I mumbled, "You saved me."

Andy laughed. "Well you saved me, I had to return the favor." I giggled and leaned up to kiss him.

The second our lips touched, a tingling sensation shot through my body. His lips felt so soft against mine and the skin of his face so smooth in my hands. The second we pulled apart I was engulfed in a bone crushing hug from the guys while Andy stood laughing blissfully.

And for once, I felt free. Free of everything that plagued me when I was human. None of that mattered anymore now that I was immortal.

Notes

one more chapter to go you guys!!! thank you all so much :)
I really hope you all enjoy this update, I wasn't 100% satisfied with it like I want to be.
let me know what you think! xo