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Chapter 133
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Immediately, I flipped on my phone and called for two bodyguards to stand outside our door for the night. A few minutes later, Blake and Channing, two vampires, walked into the lobby, wearing black Armani suits, white shirts with ties, and dark sunglasses. Since Leila had developed the sunlight serum, it was no longer necessary to hire werewolves as guards, although I would have no aversion to it. Since the Werewolf-Vampire War, relations between the species had returned to normal.
With a nod of my head, they followed me into the elevator, standing before me, folding their arms, as the doors closed. A moment later, the doors opened and they stepped aside for me to pass and followed me to our hotel room.
Before I opened the door, I turned to them and said, “Stay here for the night and do not leave.”
They both nodded and stood on either side of the door, folding their arms without another word.
I walked inside, and Leila was sitting on a
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We woke in the middle of the night and dressed, in case Jase woke up before us. He was getting older, and I vowed to make sure to move him into his own room next to ours when we got back home.The sun shone brightly through the window the next morning, caressing my cheek. It felt great to be in the sunlight, after not being able to enjoy it for so long. For so many years, I had spent my life living in darkness, until Leila literally brought sunshine into my life. Not only literally by developing the Sunlight Serum, a cure for our aversion to sunlight, but she had brought sunshine into my life figuratively, as well, bringing light back into my life with her sweetness, her goodness. I had never met anyone like her before.I looked across the bed where Leila was still sleeping. I rose from the bed, threw three blood bags into the microwave, and made coffee. When the microwave stopped, I took two of the blood bags and opened the front door. Outside our room, both Blake and
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“Fuck, Leila! What you do to me is amazing.” I poured shampoo into the palm of my hand and ran it along her breasts. “You’re so damned beautiful,” I whispered into her ear as I turned her into the stream of water and washed her off. Then, I lathered up my hands again and shampooed her hair, bringing it to a strong lather, and then she leaned her head back into the stream of water as I laced my fingers in her long tresses, helping her rinse. I poured more shampoo into the palm of my hand and ran it over the small, round pooch then kissed it, and then concentrated on the area between her legs as her breath quickened. She started to reach for the shampoo, but I shook my head. “Let me take care of you,” I said, then poured more shampoo into my hand and ran my hands down her legs to her beautiful feet. “You have the most perfect body.”She laughed. “You’re spoiling me.”I smiled up at her. “I&rsqu
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Leila grabbed her purse and said nothing about the bodyguards outside our hotel room as we left. Knowing how protective I was of them, having bodyguards outside our door didn’t surprise her, I was sure. Channing silently held the elevator door for us, and then stepped in, while Blake took the stairs. When the doors opened, Channing escorted us out, while Blake already had our limo door open, looking around.“They remind me of Secret Service Agents,” Leila whispered.“I hope you don’t mind, but it’s necessary,” I replied, handing Jase to Leila after she was safely inside the car, and then I slid in behind her. Channing slid into the limo beside me, while Blake slid into the passenger seat beside the limo driver.“Where to, Mr. Steel?” the limo driver asked as he looked into the rearview mirror.“Fifth Avenue,” I said. “We’re going shopping.” Leila was looking out the window
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“My God, Lance!” Leila yelled. “Where is he?”I ignored her, looking under tables as quickly as I could. Then, I lifted the skirt of the last table and there he was, sitting under the table, hiding. “Jase! What were you doing?”“Playing Hide and Seek,” he said.“I found him!” I announced, and Leila rushed over. I quickly scooped him into my arms and hugged him to my chest. “Do not ever do that to me again, Jase! Do you hear me?”He nodded as his eyes welled up with tears.I didn’t want to have to tell him this at such a young age, but it was necessary. “Jase, there are a lot of bad people out there that could have taken you, do you know that?” I said, looking into his eyes. “And if that happened, Mommy and Daddy would never see you again.”Jase’s lip began to quiver.I quickly calmed myself, but I wanted to impress upon him the
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Owen, my new limo driver in New York, pulled into the airport and directly onto the tarmac and up to the plane. He was a vampire, too. In the past, I had hired human drivers, but they were too easily compelled, unless they wore a Bloodstone ring, which stopped compulsion. But I didn’t want to take the chance … not after what happened to Clarence and to Fredrick, my last limo drivers.Blake had discreetly called ahead and got us an immediate flight out, nonstop to Las Vegas, Nevada. A moment later, our car pulled to a stop a safe distance from the plane.“You have to hurry,” Channing said with his door already open.I nodded, understanding. Blake had pulled some strings on my behalf and they held the flight for us … again. As soon as the car came to a stop, Channing jumped out and looked around. Satisfied, he stepped back so I could get out, and then I held my hand out for Leila. I looked up and through the huge plate glass window,
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“Well, well!” he said, clearly enjoying the game. “You have quite the temper, don’t you?”I just glared at him. “It’s been a while since I’ve killed anyone for sport, but I’m willing to make an exception.” I reached for him again, but he held up his hands.“Okay, Mr. Steel,” he conceded, “sit down and I shall answer all of your questions.”“Pray you do not bore me,” I said, falling back into my old vernacular. “Make it quick.” Then, I leaned in close. “If you know who I am, then you know of what I am capable. Do not test me.”One corner of his lips curled into a smile. “As I said, my name is Xander Reed, the new head of the Las Vegas Diamond Pack.” He held out his hand. “I’m moving there to take over, since that unfortunate mishap with Leo Samuelson.”“Unfortunate mishap? He kidnapped and nearly
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We talked into the night throughout the flight until the FASTEN SEATBELTS sign began flashing overhead. A few moments later, Leila stirred, so I took Jase from her, who was still sleeping, as well.“Well, it was nice to meet you,” I whispered so as not to wake Jase. “If you need any help settling into the role of Alpha, just let me know.”He nodded his thanks. “I hope to have good relations between our species.”“As do I.”He looked kindly at Jase. “Is this your son?”“Yes.”“He’s adorable,” Xander said. “I hope to have one of my own one day.”I laughed, watching Jase sleep. “This little one was completely unexpected, but a very welcome surprise.” Then, I looked into Xander’s eyes. “You will have one of your own one day I’m sure … when the time is right.”He smiled and nodded. “B
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As we turned down the Las Vegas strip, I started to relax, knowing that we were finally almost home. I squeezed Leila’s hand as we pulled down the long driveway leading to Caprice Casino and Club Moroii. It was already dark outside, but the castle exterior was illuminated as flood lights shone upon it, changing colors from blue to red, purple to pink, and every color of the rainbow. The lighting accented the exquisite façade of the castle. I had it built in the likeness of Camelot, designed by King Arthur himself. Long ago, I had found his plans for Camelot and had kept them safe until the time was right to build an exact replica. The outbuildings matched the castle perfectly.The bottom part of the castle was Caprice Casino, which was open to humans. However, the top floors of Club Moroii were reserved strictly for vampires, witches, werewolves, and other supernatural creatures. My private suites were located in the penthouse. All manner of supernatural creature
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LeilaJase started toward me, but Selestra held up her hand, stopping him. “Wait!”“Selestra,” Lance growled, his eyes flaring a brilliant green. “If you do not release the children now, I will personally tear you to pieces.”“As a show of good faith, I’m giving you back the children,” she replied. “But Raif is crazed with vengeance. I couldn’t take his abuse anymore, and I left him and took your children with me.”“It’s a lie!”“Lance, wait!” I held my hand up, stopping her. “What if she’s telling the truth?” Then I turned to Selestra. “So, give us the children. Once they’re safe, then we’ll talk.”Selestra nodded. “Agreed.” She motioned for Jase and Addie to go to us, and they both rushed toward me and hugged me.“She’s alone,” Addie whispered, keeping her voice so low only I could hear.I nodded once. “Jase, Sirena, go home with Raven. we’ll talk when we get there.”Jase looked between us and said, “Be safe.”Lance pulled them both in for a quick hug, making it look good. But he ki
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Leila“I spoke with Kellen,” Lance said, quickly crossing the room. “He’s called an emergency and is locking down the castle as we speak. He’s also agreed to stay with Sirena and Emma, too.” He let out a deep breath, placing his hands on his hips. “It may be overkill, but I don’t care. Sirena needs all the protection we can give her.”A moment later, there was a knock on the door.Lance held up his hand to me and quickly crossed the room. He looked through the peephole, opened the door, and extended his hand to Emma. “Thanks for this. I’m so sorry we had to phone you on such short notice.”“Not a problem. I’m glad to help.” She walked in dressed in a pair of jeans, a floral shirt, and boots, similar to what I was wearing. I was sure she had come prepared to fight, too.“Thank you so much for this.” I pulled her in for a quick hug. “After Kellen locks down the castle, he’ll come stay with you.”Emma nodded. “That’s fine.” She pointed down the hallway. “Is Sirena in the family room?”I
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Leila“What do you mean ‘they’re missing?’” Lance demanded, taking a step closer.Raven took a deep breath, the most flustered I’d ever seen her. “After dinner, they were dismissed and were in their common rooms. One of the other students said that Jase got a call... from you.” Her head snapped up toward me. “So, he stepped out into the hallway with Addie and never came back in.”“From me?” I asked in disbelief, shaking my head. “It wasn’t me.”“Well, the student said your number popped up on his phone.” Raven shook her head. “I’m so sorry—”“Who was the student?” I asked.Raven let out a deep breath. “Kian Medine. The Medine family is important in the witch community and very trustworthy.”I nodded. “Can you do a locator spell on him like you did last time?”“That’s what I planned to do.” She looked into Lance’s eyes. “I knew you would want to be present.”Lance nodded. “Thank you.” He gritted his teeth. “If Raif and Selestra have them, there will be no place they can hide. I’ll tear
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LeilaI nodded. “I know you will.” I rose to my feet and pulled her in for a hug. “My husband and I will discuss this and will get back to you. Thank you for coming.”“Would you like to meet our daughter before you go?” Lance asked.Emma nodded. “Yes, please.” Her eyes brightened. It was clear that she loved children.I nodded. Whether or not we hired her, what harm could it do to introduce Emma to Sirena? “Right this way.”I walked down the hallway, and Emma walked beside me as Lance followed behind. When we entered the family room, Sirena was playing Chess alone, switching seats at each turn. It was the funniest thing I’d ever seen. Then guilt filled my chest for not having anyone her age to occupy her. “Sirena, honey, I’d like you to meet someone.”Sirena looked up and smiled, her game forgotten as she crossed the room purposefully toward Emma and thrust out her hand. “Hello. My name is Sirena. What’s your name?”“My name is Emma.” She tilted her head to the side, smiling. So, you
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LeilaEmma sat on the edge of her seat and smiled, folding her arms on her lap. “My name is Emma Fitzroy.” She had the type of British accent that I could listen to all day.Lance’s head snapped up, a crease between his eyes. “Fitzroy? As in ‘the bastard son of a king?’”“Lance!” I scoffed, unable to believe what he had just said.“Please, pardon me, both of you.” Lance looked over at me and smiled. “The word was more commonly used in our time. Please, forgive me.”I nodded cautiously. “It’s okay.”But Emma smiled, unaffected. “It’s okay. I used to hear it all the time years ago. But not many people know the meaning or connotation today.”Lance nodded. “So, who was your father?”She let out a deep breath. “My father was King Henry I, and I am one of his illegitimate children.”My eyes nearly bugged out of my head, but miraculously, I maintained my composure. “Could you explain that to us? I mean, how did you come to be in our coven?”She nodded. “I was born the twenty-sixth of June, i
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LeilaLance let out a deep breath. “After hearing everything, the Council agreed with my reasoning. They couldn’t believe all the threats Raif had leveled against you and the children, and they agreed that if he defeated me, he would also take over the Council, the vampire world, and the rest of the supernatural creatures. When I told them he wanted to be king, they agreed that we can’t let that happen.”“Well, let’s eat, and then you can take a shower before Emma gets here.” I made a sandwich out of a biscuit, an egg, and a slice of bacon.Lance laughed. “What are you doing?”“I used to do this all the time when I was human.” I picked it up and took a bite. “You should try it! It’s good!”“Can I have some?” Sirena asked, looking at my biscuit sandwich with curiosity.“Sure!” I slid her onto my lap and made her a sandwich with the other biscuit, egg, and bacon. Lance got up and made another one for me and warmed up a bag of blood for her.“Here you go!” I handed her the biscuit sandw
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LeilaLance raised up and kissed my shoulder, smiling as he laced his fingers through my hair. “Why don’t you shower, and I’ll fix the coffee?” He traced lazy circles over my body, raising my nipples to peaks and sending chills over my body. “I would take a shower with you, but Sirena will be up in a few minutes, and her seeing her mommy and daddy naked may cause unnecessary trauma.” He chuckled. “It’ll cost me a fortune in therapy for the rest of her life.”I laughed, running my fingers through his dark brown wavy hair. “We really need to find her a nanny.”He laughed. “Yes, we do.” Then his lips descended upon mine in a passionate kiss as my tongue swiped over his, all heat and desire. He pulled back a moment later and gave me one last sweet kiss. Then he slid out of bed and slipped into his sleeping shorts and a white T-shirt.“Ahh,” I moaned, reaching for him. “Come back to bed.”He chuckled, one corner of his lips curling into a sexy smile. “You don’t know how tempting that is.”
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LanceI nodded. “So, what say you? I will poll each of you. An answer of Yay will be in favor of banning together to fight. An answer of Nay will be against.” I looked around the room. “Xander.”“Yay.”I nodded. “Drake.”“Yay.”“Annette.”“If he would go so far as to threaten you and your family and then take over the Council, then my answer is Yay,” she replied.I nodded. “Felicia.”She let out a deep breath, a crease forming between her eyes. It was clear that she was not making her decision lightly. “Yay.”“So, it’s unanimous. We will stand and fight. I appreciate your support.” I placed my hands on the table as I leaned forward. “I’ll coordinate with you and will let you know when we plan to attack. But as of this moment, we are at war with Raif Cavanaugh, Leader of the East Coven.” I let out a deep breath. “I asked Chef Faustino to prepare a special buffet for you. So, please. Enjoy.” I motioned toward the buffet lined up against the wall, filled with all sorts of delicacies incl
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LanceLeila and I went through several applicants for Sirena’s nanny but didn’t find anyone suitable. The successful applicant needed to be a vampire with fighting skills, capable of protecting Sirena during a crisis. He or she would also have to have good nanny and child nurturing skills. Not an easy combination to find in one person.“So, did you have any luck finding a nanny for Sirena?” A smile spread across Kellen’s face as we headed toward the main conference room for the meeting with the Supernatural Council, consisting of the heads of all the covens and packs in Las Vegas.I scoffed. “No. Not yet. It’s proving to be as difficult as it was to find a nanny and protector for Jase.”Kellen nodded, stopping just outside the door. “I think I may have a solution for you.”“Oh?” My eyebrows shot up.“I know a young woman that reminds me a lot of Addie, but she was a little older when she was turned.”“How old was she?”“Eighteen,” he replied. “I think Addie was sixteen when she was tu
