While Adley filled the car with gas, the three vampires went in search of a meal. Rather than searching for their own victims, they let Lyla make the selection. Lennon's reasoning was simple, she had to learn at some point, or she'd starve. It was also her first feed, so it was likely that she wouldn't be able to consume enough to cause death. They didn't need a human screaming that there were vampires hunting.

Lennon's arm wrapped around Lyla's shoulder, looking at the choices in the restaurant. It was a large service station filled with patrons. It was likely that they were mostly humans though there could be a few werewolves in there. Adley had his cover story, he was going home to collect his brother, and then they would return. It was the only thing that would save him from another werewolf trying to drag him to the legion.

"So, tell us your thoughts. What selection would you deem appropriate given the circumstances?"

Ris was starving, and if Lyla didn't hurry up and pick a human, she'd tell Lennon where to go and then find her own meal.

"Well, luring someone out of the restaurant probably won't work, and from what I can see, they're all with other people, so they're going to notice. There's no one lingering out here, so I guess maybe check the rear of the building for a worker or something?"

"Excellent choice. Let's go and see what choices there are."

The trio walked around the building and found an area sectioned off for the workers to smoke or take a break. For a moment, Lyla felt sorry for the young woman, but it faded fast, and she didn't care. All empathy for her life was forgotten. The hunger for her blood was rising fast.

"Ideal. Now, how will you subdue her? I ask because it looks as if you'd match her for weight and we always recommend going lower so that you can overpower with ease."

"My God," Ris scoffed. "I'm leaving."

Lennon grabbed the collar of her jacket, stopping Ris.

"No, we're feeding together because Lyla is a newborn and will not be able to consume enough to force the heart to give out."

"But you could."

She flicked his hand away, giving him a scowl.

"I don't want a third of a feed. I'm starving."

Lennon frowned as he watched Ris walk away.

"Hundred bucks says she's pregnant."

"Really?"

"Yeah, she's cranky and hungry. Like really cranky and really hungry."

Lyla smiled softly as she looked at Ris. If having a child was something that she and Adley wanted, then Lyla hoped that Ris was.

"Does it complicate things if she is?"

"Totally, but I'm sure everything will work out. Just got to get this nonsense over so that they'll be safe."

"So, babies do happen for vampires, and I guess it doesn't matter that they're not the same species?"

"Super rare, but she's bangin' a werewolf, so it's a completely different situation."

Lyla nodded as they began to walk closer to the woman. This was her kill; she was leading the two of them, and Lennon would only intervene if he thought it was necessary. Lyla needed to learn how to do this for herself, in case she was hungry and on her own.

"Now, before we get there, where are we doing this?"

Lyla scanned the area. The restroom was close, and it would be the perfect cover. She nodded at the area, and Lennon instantly approved. It would also be an ideal location to leave the body.

"How are you going to get her to follow us?" he whispered in her ear.

She grinned, wrapping her arms around his waist.

"By inviting her to join us in a little bathroom, love."

"Ooh," Lennon said with eagerness. "Perhaps we don't need to rush the end. I'd love to see you two get personal."

"I think that we're needed elsewhere. Don't you agree?"

Lennon pouted sadly, giving Lyla large puppy dog eyes. His head tilted to the side, which Lyla found thoroughly adorable.

"Maybe when this nightmare is over and if you're a good boy, we can revisit this conversation."

"I like the sound of that. I also like the sound of your ecstasy. So, you definitely need a pretty treat between your legs, giving you pleasure that's almost as good as me. Cuz you know, no one is as perfect as I am."

"Is that so?"

He nodded with a wicked grin. When they reached the woman, Lennon waited as Lyla started a conversation with her. Short, to the point, make her feel relaxed and hopefully accepting of the suggestion.

Gently pulling on Lyla's hand, Lennon began to walk backwards to the bathroom. The woman watched him with intrigue, he smiled at her, and it made her blush. When Lyla saw her reaction, she knew it was time to swoop.

"Come on," she purred seductively. "Come with us. He's an incredibly gifted lover."

Lyla smiled when the woman stood from the milk crate and followed them into the female restroom. There were several cubicles, Lennon moved to the one at the far end. With the door shut and locked, he waited for Lyla to strike first.

Pressing the woman against the tiled wall, she kissed over the skin. The woman giggled softly as the teasing touch of her lips sent flutters through her body. When Lyla bit down, she gasped, and even though there was pain, she still smiled.

Lennon lifted her arm, biting the underside of her wrist. The woman's eyes were closed, floating through the euphoria. As he watched Lyla feed, Lennon felt a growing need inside of him. She was a voracious feeder, drinking without a single care.

Drinking slowly, Lennon savoured the fine taste of the woman. The heart was struggling, and Lyla hadn't stopped. He thought it was odd that a newborn would be so ravenous but soon forgot the thought. It was far better to think that she was coping well considering the past and the words that had once come out of her mouth. Lennon didn't think that this would happen, ever.