Bella didn't have to offer a hug, Claudia ran the little distance forward and hugged her tightly, making little sobbing sounds against her neck. Really, she took a deep breath, inhaling the sweet scent of the girl. She'd originally planned to play, let Bella take her places and buy her things, as she often did, but as she listened to the hypnotic heart of the warm body in her grip, she abandoned that plan.
Nuzzling into the pale neck of her prey, she smiled a sweet smile that was far too cruel for the delicate pink lips it was on. If only Bella could have seen it, she might have had the slightest warning. But alas, it was too late. In a voice that was suddenly not upset at all, in fact, it was more than pleased, she whispered. "No, Bella. I'm all alone."
In a flash, she sunk deadly little fangs into the welcoming neck, holding Bella still with more strength than she should have possessed. She drunk greedily, but savoured the delicacy that was this girl's blood. She had always had her Father's expensive taste.