the book suggestion for this fic is Hot Six by Janet Evanovich. Hot Six is the sixth installment in the Stephanie Plum series. Now normally Id tell you to start with the first one, but I wont for one very simple reason Number six is the absolutely most hilarious one in the whole series. No matter how often I read this book, I end up falling off my chair laughing my head off every single time. Hot Six leads us into the world of Stephanie Plum. After losing her job buying lingerie for E.E. Martin she blackmails her slightly sexually deviant (read: seriously freaky and kinky) cousin Vinny into giving her a job in his bond agency as a bounty hunter. Problem is Stephanie cant run, fight or shoot. The only thing shes got going for her is her female intuition In this book she has to try and apprehend bad ***** fellow bounty hunter Ranger who can send shivers of excitement straight to her doodah just by looking at her Then theres ***** vice cop Joe Morelli who has a similar effect on her Throw in a 200 pound black ex-hooker who regularly tries to stretch the limits of spandex and a batty old grandmother with a shotgun in her purse as her partners This book will take you on a hilarious rollercoaster ride leaving you wanting for more For an excerpt go to http://www.evanovich.com/ Buy it borrow it anything just read it and let me know what you think ~ AceofHearts_1@hotmail.com

@Trysian – I make you wanna read the book? Excellent, cause it’s awesome… All of the ones I’m going to be suggesting are going to be… Whatcha mean forget about Lara? You got me thinking about Lara… I got plans for Lara… ~grins madly cos she’s the vampire queen~

@Amazed – Genious huh? Aren’t most geniouses a little insane? In that case… you are so right ~laffing~

@m_rave – Is it Gabby? Isn’t it Gabby? If you thought this twist is exciting wait till you get to the end of the chapter… you’re gonna want to throttle me ~rubs neck absentmindedly~

@CFone – Patience is a virtue… Too bad I haven’t got any… And whatcha mean you’re out of ideas??? That’s cool… no worries… I’ll inspire you ~winks~

@Liz – I think you must be psychic…

@bvhall – That’s totally true… but the best thing is when you lose yourself in their words and can picture yourself right beside that character living through their adventures with them… When a writer can do that to me I will always be their devoted fan… So you got any awesome writers for me? I like most anything that can get me to sit on the edge of my seat… You can just mail me if you do… ~rubs her hands at the prospect of more great works of fiction~

@Rosalias – Now who could this be I wonder? ~Laughs her ***** off~ Glad you’re liking it… Do I know vampires or what? ~grins~

BLOOD HEIR

Chapter 13 – Double Yikes!

She pushed through the large archway leading into the main area and nearly came to a crashing halt against the army of bodies blocking her way. Alice stood on tiptoes trying to look over the crowd to see what was going on in the center of the arena. Unfortunately Alice isnt very tall and the people in front of her were. Dana was watching her with growing discomfort. She just wanted to get out of here and back to the safe little world shed created for herself. Alice started to try and push her way through and the guy in front of her looked down at her and bared his teeth letting out a soft growl.

Wow what big teeth you Before she could finish she felt herself being yanked backwards.

Are you ***** crazy?! Dana hissed in her ear.

I cant see anything, Alice complained looking back at the crowd in front of her wondering what the ***** was going on in front of them.

Lets just get out of here.

Come on, Dana. This is something big here. I need to know whats going on. This is going to be a ***** A story. As Alice was getting more excited at the prospect of finally writing something other than fluff her voice was getting louder and drawing attention from a few of the people in front of them. Dana quickly clamped her hand over Alices mouth.

To ***** with the story. WE are leaving. NOW. Alice felt Dana jerk her with her and her mouth nearly fell in surprise. Dana never told others what to do. She was never forceful. What had gotten into her? Must have been the kiss, Alice thought. She didnt have long to congratulate herself because theyd already reached the archway leading back to the stairs. Alice dug her heels in.

What about Shane? she asked. Dana looked at her and then at the arena.

What ABOUT Shane?

We cant leave her in there. She might be in trouble. Alice could see Danas resolve wavering. She decided to hit it home.

What if something happens to her? Youll never be able to forgive yourself for it. Danas eyes narrowed at this.

Why would I not be able to forgive myself? Its not my fault if Shane gets herself into this mess.

Lets just take a closer look and if shes fine, we can leave and no one will ever even know we were here, Alice said in the most innocent selfless tone she could manage. Dana finally threw her hands up in surrender.

Fine. But only a look.

YES, Alice let out and punched the air. She walked back towards the crowd this timing moving to go round it instead of through it. She glanced behind her to make sure Dana was still there.

I knew youd crack, she whispered with a smug smile on her face.

Thats cause youre a manipulative cow!

*****

So where is the little wench? Musette asked trying to sound casual letting her gaze travel over the vast amount of consorts Jean Claude had brought along. When her eyes finally reached Shane, Anita saw a flicker of surprise in them that Musette quickly replaced with a neutral expression.

What wench would you be referring to, Musette? Jean Claude was attempting to sound as casual as Musette. He did not want to risk angering her, because he did not wish to anger Belle Morte. Musette moved forward not stopping till her toes were almost touching Jean Claudes.

Belle Mortes wench of course. For a moment Jean Claude thought she was referring to the vampire that had sought refuge with him, but he was soon corrected when he saw Musette looking at Shane.

I did not realize she was aligned with Belle. Musette let out a mad cackle at this flicking her hair back in a gesture that would make any man and most women cream their pants. Her brown curls bounced around her shoulders.

She is, she merely stated. She knew she was bluffing, but she was hoping that the fear of Musette would make Jean Claude relinquish the girl. She was not in the mood for a full out confrontation. Not in the least because she was fully aware that she was outnumbered and if it came to a battle she probably wouldnt leave unscathed.

Anita stepped from Jean Claudes side and moved herself between Shane and Musette. This did not go unnoticed by the latter. She removed herself from Jean Claude and closed the distance between her and Anita.

Ah I see that she has found a protector in the Executioner. Tell me, Anita, did she work her magic on you? Musette reached out and hooked a finger behind the collar of Anitas leather jacket letting it trail further and further down. Anita was controlling herself not to swipe at Musettes hand.

Not that I would blame you, mind you. Shane does have a way with women. You wouldnt be the first. She let out a bark of laughter.

*****, shes probably in triple digits by now, arent you Shane? Musette tried to move towards Shane, but Anita blocked her way.

Ive had quite enough of this. Tell us what you want and get out. The smile on Musettes face vanished and Shane could feel anger radiating off of her. Instinctively she moved forward not wanting Anita to get hurt because of her. bervamp or not, Shane wasnt going to let anyone push them around. She didnt quite know where her newfound courage was coming from she guessed it had its foundation in latent stupidity either that or she was just plain suicidal.

Its simple. I want her. Anita felt Shane was right behind her.

Sorry, dude, youre not my type, Shane said her voice calm and husky. If only she felt as calm as she sounded, Shane thought. Her heart was beating in her chest and she was trying not to shiver or run away. The closer she got to her, the more she could feel her emotions and they were scaring her. She had never felt that kind of intense controlled anger. The kind of anger that could make a person do anything.

Musette extended her hand and touched Shanes cheek only to have her hand batted away by Shane.

Dont ever ***** touch me, Shane let out sharply. Musette raised an eyebrow at this. Her hand reached out again in a flash and she grabbed Shane behind the neck pulling her towards her. Shane instinctively put her hand against Musettes chest trying to push her away. She felt anger and rage radiate through Musette and into her arm and find its way into her body. On pure instinct she closed her eyes trying to push it back out. Musette cried out and stumbled backwards when she felt her own emotions being shoved back into her body only twenty times stronger. She felt the anger and rage boiling through her body trying to find a way out of their confinement. She let out a primal yell and shook her head trying to clear as she tried to keep her balance at the same time.

*****

Alice and Dana threaded their way through the people standing at the outer edges of the arena. Dana had no idea where they were headed. She just hoped that Alice knew what she was doing unaware that Alice at the exact same time was hoping the same thing. Shed spotted a small clearing at the far end of the arena and was hoping that she could observe what was going on there without Shane seeing them. She didnt think Shane would be too happy if she knew Alice had been following her. She just hoped she wasnt walking into something funky, like a Shane induced orgy or something like that. Although come to think of it, she wasnt sure Shane was into that kind of stuff. But then again

Alice reached the clearing just in time to see Musette grab Shane by the neck and see Shane push her away. When she saw the little skirmish, her IQ dropped dangerously close to zero and she barged to the center of the circle with Dana barreling after her unsuccessfully trying to stop her before anyone saw them.

What the ***** do you think youre doing? I thought I told you to step off *****. That includes my friends you emotional emotional toiletbrush.

Every single head in the arena turned towards the two strange women now standing a mere few feet away from Shane. Musette looked up still feeling a little heady from the emotional hit shed just received from Shane. When she saw Alice, her lips curled into an unpleasant smile.

Toiletbrush?! She let out a burst of laughter.

I always did think you were priceless, Alice. But of course that might have something to do with the fact that youre worthless. Alice sucked in a breath.

Worthless?!! Who you calling worthless, you ***** *****? Jean Claude was watching the exchange. He didnt know whether to be more surprised at the appearance of the two strange women or the fact that they knew Musette. Anita looked at Shane questioningly who gave her a you-dont-want-to-know shrug.

Shane felt the amusement in Musette giving way to the anger she had felt earlier. She looked at Alice a little uncomfortably not wanting her friend to end up on the receiving end of it, but she wasnt sure what she could do.

You better watch your tongue, Alice. Before I cut it out, Musette said her voice as cold as her eyes. Unfortunately by now Alice had managed to reach inside and pull out her own anger.

Dont you threaten me you you stuck up, miserable, whoring cow. Musette pulled back her hand and slapped Alice across the face. Alice reeled back a few feet and was caught by Dana before she dropped to the floor. She raised her hand to her cheek and a confused look crossed her face when she pulled back her hand and saw blood on it. Dana looked up at Musette from her crouching position. Her eyes had gone cold and she let out a soft growl baring her teeth slightly.

I warned you, Alice

Enough. You are in my house and I expect you to treat my people with respect. If you step out of line one more time, Ill consider that a personal injury. Do you understand me, Musette? Jean Claude said. He sounded in charge again. He sounded like the Master of the City. Someone who wasnt going to take ***** from anyone. Musette glared at him.

Who the ***** is Musette? Alice asked before she could stop herself. Shane shook her head. That was Alice for you. Reporter to the core. No matter what happened to her, she would never stop being her inquisitive self.

I am Musette darling. Shane thought she actually heard Alices jaw drop to the floor. Alice blinked at Musette uncertainly. Shane could see Alices brain had reengaged and was going into overdrive her bruised cheek completely forgotten.

But you you she stammered pointing a finger at Musette.

Having a bit of trouble with the English language, Al? Correct me if Im wrong, but isnt that a bad quality in a reporter? Musette laughed and before long her posse was laughing with her. Upon hearing the laughter Alices head cleared considerably. She felt her feistiness return. She was damned if she was going to be laughed at by the two timing ***** who had treated her like a doormat. She tugged herself loose from Danas grasp and took a step towards Musette.

You cant be Musette. Because if youre Musette, that means youre a vampire. And last time I checked you didnt turn into a pile of dust in the sun Gabby, Alice claimed triumphantly proud that she could still think logically. The laughter died down as suddenly as it had started. Some of the vampires and shapeshifters were looking rather uncomfortable. They didnt know who these women were. But they did know it wasnt wise to cross Musette.

Oh really? Tell me, Alice, when exactly did you see me in the sun? Musette crossed her arms as she kept on staring at Alice who was obviously trying to come up with undeniable proof, but the more she thought the less sure she became.

I saw you at the Planet. And that ***** place, Alice ploughed on.

Indoors, Al. Did you ever see me outside? Alice thought about this for a moment. Shed mostly met Gabby at night. Whenever she spent the night, she was gone almost right after theyd had *****. She remembered being annoyed at her about it and the fights theyd gotten into over it. And when she had seen her during the day it had always been indoors.

Shane saw shock cross Alices face. She turned rather pale as the realization dawned on her. Gabby really was a vampire.

Are you trying to tell me I slept with a vampire? *****. *****. *****. I slept with a vampire. I slept with a ***** vampire. Alice kept on muttering to herself as images of her and Gabby kept filtering through her brain. Dana wrapped an arm around Alice shaking her a little trying to bring her back to the world of the living. Or at least to the world of the sane.

And you loved it, Musette said. She was enjoying watching Alice lose it. Shed enjoyed her time with her. Alice was quite the pistol in the sack. It had been one of the reasons she had wormed her way into the ***** rejuvenation clinic as a receptionist. She had known it was Alices new assignment and had thought it was the perfect way to wriggle her way back into Alices pants.

Enough! Shut your mouth or Ill shut it for you! Alice blinked at hearing the forceful tone in Danas voice. The look on her face startled her even more. Dana was looking at Musette with venom in her eyes. Her face looked almost feral. Like any minute she was going to jump up and choke the life out of her.

Dont you use that tone of voice on me, you little *****! Musette bit back. Dana let go of Alice and inched towards Musette. Shane could feel anger radiating off of both of them. But she felt something else. Something else she couldnt place. Something that felt primal. Anita could feel it too. Only she knew exactly what it was, and she couldnt let Dana do something stupid or this would turn into a full-blown battle, which they could ill afford.

Or what?! Dana growled moving even closer. Anita stepped closer to the threesome her hand subtly reaching into her jacket for her Browning. A sudden clapping broke the tension that had been building.

Bravo! Bravo! an eerily familiar voice sounded from the thick of Musettes posse. The front row parted and a woman stepped forward. They all turned to the figure that had just made herself visible.

***** me, Shane let out.