Oh, and if anyone has another name in mind for our lady vampire, I’m not emotionally attached to “Lorelei” and more than happy to edit in a differnt name.
Nice introduction of the protagonist to blood and hunger. Her reactions are visceral, yet she retains enough self-awareness to wonder about the ramifications.
“Like hunger, thirst, lust and need all rolled into one” I felt it, and I’ve never felt a vampire story before. I like your tone here, too, it attracted me without trying to beat me over the head with them being vampires. :) Nice work.
Gorgeous, and I love the growing characterizations. The gleeful attitude of the guy and her attitude in response is perfect for the feared cavalier attitude towards murder.