Lyne sat still on the bed with her arms wrapped around Tina's cold body when the elevator dinged and Zeidan rushed in. He was looking just as pale as she felt but she was glad he was around. As soon as he got inside, he slowed his pace and walked to her side where he crouched and placed a gentle hand on the girl's forehead."She didn't deserve this," Lyne muttered, tears rolling down her cheeks with every word she said. "She was just a cherry kid who was just embracing life. Unfortunately, life decided to throw its hurdles at her. Doing what it knows how to do best. Being cruel."Before she knew it, Zeidan sat on the edge of the bed and swung an arm around her, pulling her in an embrace. "You're right. She deserves the best and not this. But you've got to know it wasn't your fault.""I should have asked her more questions and tried my best to protect her but I didn't." Her voice was shaky and if she wasn't sitting, she would be afraid of slumping."You did the best you could. Stayed
"I think it's high time we go back home." Zeidan's deep voice boomed when they got back to their suite. She flung her purse on the bed and her shoes went flying as well. She tried hard to hold back the tears welling up inside her. Thinking of when she had first met the girl, her pretty round face had caught her heart. Her red hair complimented her eyes. The freckled sprawled over her forehead and nose. Her defiance and confidence whenever she spoke all changed in a jiffy.To a pale skin, lean and sick. Her dry, purple lips and pleading words. There was no atom of confidence when she was faced with death. It felt like every wall of strength she had built was torn apart by her weakness. The way she squeezed her hand and begged that she didn't want to die."I don't want to die." Her tiny frail voice faded in her head and she slumped on the bed, crying hard."No!" She screamed, yanking her golden hair. If only she could see the bastard. The ninja who had caused Tina pain. Her eyes were
Lyne could see the building before her just the way she remembered before she left for Los Angeles. The fresh air and quietness compared to the noise pollution in the city. Everything about Vampire City just screams nature without having to label it that. She still fumed and was finding it hard to suppress the urge to go and find the Spanish ninja in the temple. To fight her hard and strike a sword through her heart.Zeidan turned off the engine and she waited for him to get down from the car to open the door for her. Well, it wouldn't hurt to do so for herself if she wasn't feeling too weak. Maybe it was as a result of numerous sleepless nights looking for evidence and whatnot, coupled with Tina's death and the awareness of their serial killer still on the loose. As well as thinking about the fact that Wikh had run away. How is he doing? Is he safe? "I am still wondering if I should leave you here in the car or be a gentleman and wait till you clear your head." She heard Zeidan's vo
Skipping the stairs down to the ground floor and going through the long hallway where she had previously left Zeidan and Luana, she could feel her body weakening with each step she took."You better be saying your last prayers, woman." She grumbled, face red and filled with rage. She couldn't believe it when Amber told her. But then, she had heard Chloe mention it subconsciously and she had even offered for her to go and confirm whether Hudson was still alive. Lyne ignored the weakness and tried pushing herself forward. They were no longer in the hallway, talking like she had left them. How could she have been so foolish to believe they had spent the last fifteen minutes just standing in one place and talking about the affairs of the city? More importantly, why is she feeling so insecure? Hadn't Zeidan promised to always be there for her? Maybe she isn't being insecure but Luana's presence is a threat to her marriage. Her boot heels clattered on the floor as she passed the hall and
Luana watched the two couples sitting on the bed, about to rejoice over the good news. Lyne is pregnant. Bad news to her. How did she let this happen? She was perspiring real hard and she almost fell numb. She hadn't planned for it to go this way. When she advised Zeidan to go and ask for assistance, he didn't mean marrying the princess and falling in love with her. She only wanted something that would favour her and at the same time favour the city. The rejected daughter of Alpha Styx, now pregnant for the King of Vampire city. Karma? Doesn't seem like it. And this isn't the end. It can never be the end. "You all can leave. I want to have a moment alone with her." She heard Zeidan's order and slowly, every one of them dispersed. Luana pretended to leave but lingered by the doorway, paying rapt attention to whatever they were going to say."What was that all about?" She heard him ask Lyne as soon as he turned to face her."What was all what about?" Lyne returned sharply, with the
Lyne's heart shattered inside of her as she looked up at Zeidan, resolute not to give in to whatever he said. Her child is in grave danger and now, she has to protect her baby by herself and all alone. Anything to be with her baby."You don't understand, Lyne." He tried to come closer but right now, she felt hurt than having to come in contact with him. As she gritted her teeth, only one thing came to mind. Maybe she hadn't really known him but only fell for his words. However, her heart was saying something different. That she could perhaps see his reasons too and know why he thought that way."I thought I could endure whatever you throw at me. But I guess I was wrong. Not when you kept running after Luana, even when I was there. Or watch her hurt me. Or think I am delusional because I saw my child...""It's your hormones!""It's my freakin' gift!" She yelled back. Was he thinking her ability to see visions was wack too? "I'm not disputing that but you have to understand that at th
Luana had hidden behind a door when she saw Lyne walk out angrily. It wouldn't go down well if she is caught eavesdropping on them and luckily for her, things are going well. Much in her favor. As she trodded forward, she let her go far before following, wondering where she is going now. However, she tried her best to make sure Lyne wasn't aware that she was being followed As she mounted her white horse, she took out her Klef, her black horse, passing down the mountain steps but having her eyes on her.Getting to the destination, she could see the white horse from afar and she knew she had come to the temple. To relive old memories? Not likely. Why would she come to the temple to relive memories simply because she was having a misunderstanding with Zeidan? There is more to this girl other than playing in the temple.She tied her horse to a tree quite far from the temple so it won't be visible. She made sure it was deep in the forest away from the road. That way, they would pass witho
The sky was growing darker, just like his head which kept going on about Lyne's outburst that afternoon. She had this strange aura around her that kind of scared him as well. It was frightening but intriguing.As Zeidan sat on the bed in his chamber, he laid on his back remembering everything she had said and putting it back together. What did she mean when she said she saw their daughter in trouble? None of her dreams has ever gone by without coming to pass and he is sure this one will too. Lyne is not a kid and he is sure she knows exactly what she is talking about."Wow! So deep in thought, you didn't know when I came in." He heard Luana call just as she showed up above him.He sat up on the edge of the bed with Luana sitting beside him. She looked and smelled fresh like she had just taken a shower and she was wearing a flimsy white tennis skirt and cropped white jacket that left her tummy bare and gave out the upper part of her cleavage. She let down her brown wavy hair curving he