Chapter 39 Off To College Kie asked, "So, have you two lovebirds set a date yet?" Bella replied, "Not yet, Daddy. We decided to wait until after college." Matt added with a sly grin, "Yeah, I just didn't want her walking around campus without my ring on her finger, letting everyone know she's taken! I wanted to mark my territory, so to speak." Bella playfully slapped him, giggling. "As if I'd even consider anyone else!" Matt chuckled. "It was for those who might have thought they had a chance with you, my love!" Kie laughed at their banter, enjoying their playful dynamics, and then I entered the room, asking, "Hey, are you guys heading to college this fall or spring?" they all sat at the table, munching on pizza, "We all decided to go this fall. We just need to find a dorm together." Kie smiles. "Let me make a few calls. I think there are luxury suites for exchange students from wealthy families. I'll book one for you all. It'll be perfect – you'll have your own little palace o
Chapter 40 Vacation to Italy Kie and I sat across from each other, sipping wine and gazing into each other's eyes. Our romantic dinner was the perfect setting to rekindle the flame that had burned bright for so many years. As we savored the last bites of our meal, Kie reached for my hand. "You know, now that the kids are off at college, I think we deserve a break. A real break. Just the two of us." his eyes sparkled like he already had something in mind. I was excited. "I'd love that! Where did you have in mind?" as I took a bite of my dessert. Kie's smile grew sly. "Italy. Land of love, art, and delicious food. We can explore the countryside, hold hands in Rome, and make memories that'll last a lifetime." My heart skipped a beat. "That sounds incredible. the land of Love! When do we leave?" as I folded my napkin and laid it on the table, the waitress came to say what a pleasure it was to serve us, she waited as Kie laid her tip on the table, she bowed. Kie chuckled, his eyes cri
Chapter 41 Trouble "Who was that I demanded as the door slammed shut. "Nobody!" he said annoyed. "Then why are you upset? I asked following him, he didn't even notice the sexy lingerie I was wearing which only added fuel to the fire. He walked past me and out to the balcony for a smoke. His mind raced as he phoned the lobby for some drinks to be brought up with a platter of fresh fruit ASAP!. But before he could end the call there was another knock on the door, this time I rushed to the door and opened it. The girl smiles and says something in Italian that I don't understand, and then Kie calls her to join him out on the balcony, That's when I realized, she is there for his daily feeding.. and he only does this when he is upset, he normally feeds from his own personal feeders, but he didn't bring them, and I wondered why. I mind link with him *We need to talk* but he doesn't respond, I wait for hours and nothing... so I go out on the balcony to talk with him and no one is there!
Chapter 42 Home I was not ready for this nor did I want it. The taxi arrived to take her to the airport, I quickly booked my flight home from my laptop. I opened the door to leave when I saw her standing there. In a heavy Italian accent, she yells "Kieran Mine!" I had never known this much anger in my entire life My face was turning hot and all of a sudden there were sharp pains in my upper jaw, the room had turned red. And one word escaped her mouth "MINE! with a very loud Hiss!! I wanted to kill this woman! I saw fear in the woman's eyes as I slammed the door in her face to keep from murdering her right there in the hall! I just stood there for a moment trying to figure out what had just happened when her fingers went to her mouth that's when she knew.. She pricked her finger on her razor-sharp fangs. My eyes widened in shock as I stared, first at the blood on my finger, then at the door I had just slammed shut. The realization hit me like a ton of bricks: I had grown fangs.
Chapter 43 Raven's Anger The next day, Bella calls worried "Mom are you ok?" "I'm ok sweetheart." I lied. "Mom? Matt had a vision. We know what's going on. Do you need us to come back home?" her voice was shaking. "No, we will work it out somehow, I don't know, but your studies are important," I tell her. Mom, have you talked to Dad yet? silence........ "Mom, he loves you this woman means nothing to him, she wants him but he doesn't want her, he never did." I just listen.. "She has an obsession with Dad like Shade has with you, Mom, it's one-sided and sinister." Just as I hung up the phone Kie busted through the door with vampire speed he grabbed me and in seconds we were upstairs and he slammed the bedroom door behind us, Lucas started to run after his sister but Lyra stopped him, "He won't hurt her, they need time to talk Lucas," she says. "If he lays one finger on her, I'll kill him!!" Lucas threatens, his anger boiling. Kie tries to kiss me but I push him away and hiss at h
Chapter 44 Niklaus puts an End to the Madness "Hello my princess," Niklaus says to Lyra "How is Raven doing?" "Not well Daddy, You have a way with her, I was hoping it would help." Niklaus has a booming voice that vibrates the walls, so Raven knew he was there before he walked in.. "Hello beautiful!" he smiles. "I hear you have joined our ranks," he leans in to kiss my forehead." My eyes narrowed, my gaze fixed on Niklaus as he entered the room. I could feel his presence, his power, and it both intimidated and intrigued me. I could smell him and he smelled even better than Lacy did. I wanted to bathe myself in his scent. I moaned, and he smiled almost as if he knew my thoughts. "Hello, Niklaus," I said, my voice sultry and sweet. Niklaus's smile widened as he approached me. "Ah, my dear, you are a vision of loveliness as a vampire. I must say, I'm In love with the new you." Kie is a fool.My expression turned cold as Niklaus mentioned Kie. "I'm still trying to not hate him, Niklau
Chapter 45 Honeymoon on the Islands The kids come home for the holidays Lyra, Lacy and I are busy in the kitchen cooking a Thanksgiving meal to die for.. the music is playing and we are dancing up a storm in there Kie, and Brent sit at the bar with drinks watching.. with smiles on there faces Matt, Bella, and Karma are busy putting up decorations. They added the table extensions so that it seated 16 the meal was perfect, We ate till they were stuffed and then retired to the den to watch a movie, Brent went out to have a smoke and Matt followed him "How's things at college?" Brent asked. "To be honest, it's really good, I thought it would be harder," Matt says. "Any more visions? Brent asked and Matt turned silent. "Dude be honest with me it was me you saw die? or was it Lyra?" when he mentioned her name his eyes shot up to meet Brents and he knew. Brent's eyes widened in shock, his voice barely above a whisper. "It was Lyra, wasn't it? You saw her die in your vision." Brent's hear
Chapter 46 Burial at Sea While they relaxed on the beach after an awesome day of adventures. Their maid served them their Island wine. Lyra sips and moans with delight. "Thank you love, This trip is all I dreamed it would be." she smiled at him, but then something moved in the bushes as they turned to look, They laid eyes on a frail figure trying to run, but falling every few steps. The girl, barely more than a teenager, stumbled towards them, her eyes a turquoise blue with golden flecks was sunken and her skin pale. "Please... help me," she begged, collapsing in the sand. Lyra rushed to her side, cradling her in her arms. She was soaking wet like she had swam into their lagoon."What's wrong? Are you ok??" The girl's eyes locked onto Lyra's, her voice barely audible. "I'm... pregnant. R-Running from... him. He'll kill me... and take my baby!." she screams... heavy in labor pains, holding her belly.Lyra got Brent to gently carry her inside to their bed. Away from view in case, the f