Valear smiled. It was almost genuine in his ghoulish way. “That is not the problem Lucas, I do trust you. That may just be my undoing.”Lucas‟ fear dissolved, “You will not take her life?”“No.” Valear turned back to Elsa, just to look at her again. “ I do not fear the hold she has over you anymore. Her soul is pure, she could never betray you. However, I fear the weakness this could cause you. Others will know soon. They might find this an opportunity to destroy you.”“I had Celeste at one point as mine. You didn't show much interest then. Why now?”Valear scoffed as his face took on a look of disgust, “Celeste was a whim. She was no threat. Her beauty dulls each time she opens her mouth and her simple desires, dreary intelligence, and selfish cravings never had the power as this one has within her.” His expression softened, and Lucas could sense an air ofintrigue in his voice when he spoke of Elsa. Then he watched him close his eyes.“Can…you…not feel that powerful draw that sh
Jason gave her a devastating smile, “Of course, your friends are more than welcome to accompany you.”Linda was ecstatic, and without hesitating spoke, “Count me in.” She did not forget how stunning that man Lucas was. Tanya stood behind Linda. She turned her head away, no longer able to hold his gaze. She felt the burning feeling on the side of her face knowing he was still looking at her. She was still struggling to recall where she'd seen him before and how she felt about him indicated to her that it wasn't a very pleasant experience. Maybe it was one of those parties Linda dragged her to and drank too much. She looked at him despite her fear, “I don't want to go.” To her surprise, he smiled again. It was a rakish smile that made her hold her breath. He was gorgeous, there was no denying that. But again, she couldn't shake that feeling of fear. Then she felt a warmth in the pit of her stomach. Fear of not, he also began to excite her. Jason knew he affected her. His sensitive e
She gave Linda a reassuring smile, “No one knows you like we do Linda. No matter what it seems to an outsider you consider us more than you show it.”Linda knew she didn't deserve a friend such as Elsa. She always put her down and insulted her. Truthfully she was insanely jealous of Elsa's sweet innocence, and compassion. Even now, Elsa forgave her for her ignorance. It was no wonder why men such as Lucas and Ted fell for her. “It's understandable why he would want to get to know you. You're smart and very sweet. You always put your friends before yourself. And really, you are quite hot, when you're made upright.” She winked at Tanya who smiled sincerely back at her. “So, what do you say we knock his socks off?”Elsa laughed nervously. “I don't know if I want you to come near me again!”Tanya spun her around, and gave her an encouraging smile “Then let me finish what I've started.” Regardless of her feelings for Lucas, she listened to Elsa's insecurities. Linda was right, Elsa nee
He laughed, his hand reached out and stroked her cheek. Her eyes closed against the tender caress. “Easy, like the way you react to my touch. That just can't be bought. No amount of money could pay for such genuine affection.”Her eyes opened and her skin flushed. Embarrassed, she pulled her hands away from him.“A man's money has nothing to do with how you feel about him.”“There's no way you could know this in the short time we've known each other.”“As I said, I'm a good judge of character.” His arm boldly circled her waist and he pulled her against him, “It's not a fling I'm after Elsa,” he said deeply, looking down at her, “I'm a selfish man. I want much more than that.” “What the hell are they doing out there?” Peered through the tinted windows, and saw the couple in an embrace. “Look at him! He's all over her!”Linda glanced out the window squinting in the darkness, she giggled, “Who's all over who?” Lucas stepped up to Elsa and pulled her into his strong embrace. Linda's sm
“I had it commissioned through an artist that specialized in replicas.” He admitted.“…And the house?” Linda used his word to describe the massive structure before them.He chuckled, “A replica of the Castle Caerlaverock in Scotland with some modern adjustments of course.” He'd stayed in the original castle during in the fourteenth century while war waged between England and Scotland. He'd never forgotten the regal beauty it held for him. The castle took almost five years to build and contained ten immaculate bedrooms with adjoining baths, a grand Ballroom, dining room, his study and a massive library that contained rare and ancient books and manuscripts that aren't even known to exist today.Linda laughed “of course.” The limo pulled around to the front stone stairs and an older gentleman that was dressed in a blue overcoat with tails trimmed in gold and a creaseless white shirt with a bowtie opened the door. Jason got out first, then Lucas who took Elsa's hand and helped her out.
Lucas knew that Valear was being generous. Not another could brag about this. Valear took what he wanted and no one questioned him. Lucas bent and kissed the large insignia ring on Valears' boney hand, “You are too kind father.”“You are indeed odd in your ways Lucas” he referred to Elsa. “Contrary to your belief, I do understand your motives. I was in love several times. I am beyond that now.”Lucas grinned, “I don't think Love is beyond anyone's reach, speaking from one dead soul to another.”This brought a gruesome smile to his features, “Quite right Lucas.” Valera's eyes guided toward the ceiling, “I see your protector is entertaining himself.”The noise of the party outside the doors bounced through the room. Only the most sensitive of Vampire's ears could pick up such sounds if they are focused enough. Lucas himself could hear Jason and Tanya. “She's a pest,” Lucas said with annoyance.“I see.” He glanced at Elsa, “A friend of hers?”“I don't trust her.” Lucas nodded in answer
She gave him a sloppy smile and raised herself on her elbows, not the least bit intimidated. “Any nightmare from you ought to be worth having.”Much to his surprise, his humor returned, ”You have no idea, Linda.” He threaded his arms back into his dress jacket, “Now if you excuse me, I seem to remember the very tempting date I left downstairs.” He opened the door, “I seem to have some dreams of my own.” He then left.She collapsed back on his bed throwing an arm over her forehead staring at the canopy that draped over the bed, and found she had difficulty focusing on one spot. “shit.”Jason saw the same brunette from the stairs, watching Lucas closely as he disappeared into his study. His eyes narrowed in suspicion. He should have taken a closer look at her earlier. She was either a fortune-seeking female or by the eagerness on her face, a reporter. He would tell Lucas about her.“Elsa,” he said softly. He placed his hand on her cheek and turned her head to face him, “Elsa.”She stir
It took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the inside of the room. It was dimly lit. Fortunately for her the small desk lamp gave her some perception of the room. Also to her advantage, it was slightly lighter inside the room than outside. The only problem was that the room was quite large and she couldn't see into the corners. She began to think that he'd gone back to the party and was about to climb back down, when a movement caught her eye.Oh this was too good to be true! He was dancing …with a young lady; and rather skillfully at that. She couldn't be more than twenty. Emily took some quick pictures of the couple, and then watched them for a moment. They moved magnificently together, their eyes never leaving each other, moving as one. She felt jealous from the way he was holding and guiding her. When he spun her around and she laughed, Emily thought she would burst from envy. Instead she snapped out of her daze and took a few more pictures. She smiled as she thought of herself a