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2021-09-02 00:30:15I don’t know why it surprised me when I realized the distance we needed to cover in order to reach the mutant vampire subterranean kingdom from Vampire Land. It made sense that Sybil would want to keep her kingdom safe from all enemies, not just humans. By staying as far away from the vampire’s territory as possible and keeping under the radar by living underground, her people ran less of a risk of running into their enemies. It was the next best thing to the protection veil Gwendoline placed over Verso. The mutant kingdom may not be hidden by a magical veil that created an alternate reality, but it was fairly well hidden none-the-less. We would have to leave the comfortable climate of our remote mountain wilderness and cross barren land that still spoke of the nuclear scorching it received a century ago. Although it hadn’t been that long since I’d made just such a journey, I was a human who grew up in and was well acclimated to
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Two of my ribs were broken. One of their brittle tips rested dangerously near to my heart. Had Luthias not forced me to remain still after hearing the news about my intended demise, I quite possibly would have saved my subjects the trouble of killing me.“I thought vampires healed quickly,” I complained as the village medicine woman wrapped a bandage around my chest.Jason and his crew stepped outside of the hut for the sake of my modesty, but for the sake of my safety, Luthias stayed behind. It was no secret to our companions that Luthias and I were lovers, so no one protested about possible impropriety.“You have to feed in order to heal fast, especially when you’ve been ingesting vervain to weaken you for as long as you have,” Luthias whispered. “Then there’s the unknown effects that potion could have on you.“Feed on who?” I asked.“Well,” he said as he ey
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We’d decided mimicking human behavior by traveling in the light of day and resting at night, would bring less attention to us, should we be seen by anyone. This worked out well for everyone except Luthias and me. His years of mingling with humans earned him a greater tolerance for the harsh sun than most vampires, but even he had his limits. As for me, I hadn’t been a vampire long enough to suffer the effects of the sun like an old vampire might, but I still suffered its effects; not to mention I was pregnant and sickly. The sun’s rays made me uncomfortably hot. The jostling of the little wagon made me nauseous. By the time we stopped to make camp, I was practically green and nursing a whopper of a headache.We were still in no-man’s land, with minimal vegetation and even less animal life to sustain us. Supernatural beings can go far longer without food than humans can. Rob kept his hunger to himself, but he didn&rsq
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My fever broke, my head felt better, and I regained a good bit of my strength after sipping on the antidote of mugwort and pine needle tea throughout the night. It was vile tasting, but I cared less and less as its effects took hold.By the time we broke camp, I was almost myself again and ready for the journey from hell Jason promised us the night before.Luthias hadn’t shared our plans to meet Gwendoline until it was time to take the detour needed to reach the location she’d be waiting at. It was then that I realized just how careful Luthias was in all matters with all people. By waiting until the last minute to share the change in plans, he eliminated the risk of it leaking to the enemy on the off-chance Pierre managed to recruit someone in our party. Jason seemed unbothered by the secrecy; which led me to believe he’d used the same strategy at some point. He was, however, openly delighted about the prospect of seeing
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It was well into the evening before the last of the supernatural leaders arrived and a meeting could be held. They unanimously agreed to remain in the shadows until absolutely necessary and wait for Bartholomew to make the first move. It was hoped by all that something would occur -either by magic or just a change in events- to sway the army from the path it was on and dissipate the threat of their world.Upon closing the meeting, the attendees went off into various directions to form small social groups. It was at this time that Belle took on human form and asked me to take a short walk with her. Overwhelming curiosity, mixed with the desire to stretch my legs, prompted me to readily agree.“You do not remember me, do you?” Belle said in a soft voice meant for my ears only.“Did you visit me at my grandparent’s home?” I asked with uncertainty.“No, silly,” she giggled. “I
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I sipped the tea Gwendoline practically forced on me to help calm my nerves while I pondered the information I’d just pried from her unwilling lips. It was not only difficult to believe, but it was devastating to hear.I was hurt to discover those I loved lied to me.Gwendoline said it wasn’t her story to tell, which was why she hadn’t said anything. I could relate, since I was holding on to a secret about Geo and Luthias being true brothers from her womb -instead of cousins who were raised like brothers- because it wasn’t my secret to tell. Even so, there were plenty owning the secret who could have told me.Yet, they didn’t.Belle confirmed what they all suspected. I was Shona reincarnated. Worse than that. I was Shona’s doppelganger. Shona was a fey who married Geo, but only after she’d been with Luthias for some time. It was thought Luthias and Shona would marry,
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The remaining part of our trek to the subterranean mutant-vampire kingdom was long, tedious, and grueling. By the time we settled into the meeting room of Sybil’s grand house, my mood was anything but good. Making such a difficult trip as a pregnant vampire was enough to justify my attitude without compounding it with constant concerns of encountering Bartholomew’s men or mutants; as well as thoughts of where I fit in the love triangle of Shona, Geo, and Luthias milling through my mind.Word from Geo didn’t reach us before we were ready to leave Nikodem’s place, so Luthias and Jason decided to leave Gwendoline in the company of the faes. We didn’t want her returning to Verso, since it would be a longer trek to the subterranean kingdom should I need her, but we also didn’t want her being unnecessarily exposed to the potential dangers while journeying there. I would have stayed behind with her, had I been given the opportuni
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“We need to finish our talk,” I said as I nestled my naked body next to Geo beneath the bed linens.“I thought we covered the important points,” he said.“I need more clarity on the love triangle between Shona, you, and Luthias,” I said.“You have quite a curiosity,” he mused. “I’m not sure I can satisfy it. I can’t speak for Luthias and why he loved Shona. I can only speak for me.”“All this talk about magic and doppelgangers makes me wonder if I inherited the spell Mari put on Shona,” I said. “I can’t help wonder if that’s why I can’t choose between you and Luthias.”“You’re still unsure?” he said disappointedly, as he propped himself on his elbow to better look at me.“It’s more complicated than you might think,” I said, reluctantly.“That’s my line,&rdqu
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I was both surprised and pleased at how quickly Gwendoline appeared at my bedside. It was impossible to travel from Nikodem’s place so quickly. Had she followed us without our knowledge?“I used teleportation,” she said once she’d completed her own examination on me.“We could have teleported here?” I exclaimed as I recalled the horrific journey I’d endured.“There were too many of ye to teleport,” she explained. “’Tis best to stick to one or two; maybe three. Belle and I were the only ones to come.”“Belle is here?” I squealed with joy.“She will be in to check on ye shortly,” Gwendoline said with a smile.“I really like her,” I mused.“Ye always did,” Gwendoline said.“You think I’m Shona too?” I pouted. “I feel displaced.”“Ye are Casey. Don&rsquo
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It took some time before life settled down. Luthias left Verso when his week of further convalescing was up, but not before making love to me one last time. It is a moment I will hold deep in my heart forever.Gwendoline and I got back to work focusing on developing my magical skills. My grandparents set to work on a spell to enable werewolf hybrids to enter Verso. Gwendoline was allowed to monitor their progress, but we felt her emotional attachment to the situation might impair their progress. She grudgingly stepped aside and allowed them the necessary magic freedom they required.I saw very little of Geo, who had his hands full with being King. With the threat of Bartholomew’s army at a minimum, he was able to focus on bringing the kingdoms back to order. His first task was to find the residents of Verso who supported Pierre in his schemes and bring them to justice. He took the burden of ruling Vampire Land from me while I m
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It took blood donations from me, Geo, Gwendoline, my grandparents, and a few volunteers from Desolation before Luthias’s wounds began to heal. Gwendoline administered an antidote for the werewolf bites. The one on his shoulder left an angry scar that she wondered would ever fade. Only time would tell if the antidote was strong enough to combat the amount of venom Jason’s bites injected.We took the time required for Luthias to completely heal to rest our own weary bones and enjoy our children.****“Are ye going to give that lass a name?” Gwendoline asked as she quietly entered my bedroom.I lay across my bed with Braedon on one side of me and my daughter on the other.“Geo got to name his son,” I said. “Luthias should have the same privilege with his daughter.”“That’s lovely,” she said as she stroked my daughter’s thick dar
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My eyes were blindfolded, but I was able to decipher that we were in a cave by the way the acoustics and the feeling of cold stone and earth beneath me. My hands were tied behind my back the then the rope was extended to tie my feet together as well. I had no other choice but to lie on my side in the fetal position while I listened to Luthias beg for my safety and release.“What happens with her will be determined when Lord Pierre arrives, no sooner,” Jason grumbled.“I can’t believe you never consummated the marriage you idiot,” Abigail said with angst.“She was swollen with child,” Jason argued. “I’m not a monster.”“You can still consummate with a child in there,” she hissed.“I was warned it would be too dangerous,” he said defensively.“How could you trick me like that?” I asked weakly.“She’s awake,&rdquo
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Abigail’s hideout was south of Vampire Land, hidden in a remote valley that was surrounded by a forest that saw better days. Its trees boasted the scars of a forest fire that tried, but failed to consume them. Charred remnants of the trees the fire managed to destroy were scattered across the forest floor. They acted as fertilizer for the young seedlings that peeked through the soil.Lord Moken returned to Vampire Land immediately after our meeting. He’d swiftly pulled together order within the castle. Pierre learned of his intention and escaped with his loyal followers, but there were still plenty left to gather together for the battle ahead. Geo and I discussed calling for backup from Verso and then thought better of it. The combination of mutant-vampires and the vampires from Vampire Lands should prove more than enough to battle Pierre and Abigail, even with their weapon.We met up with Lord Moken and his throng at the
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I refused to allow Geo to treat me like a china doll and insist I stay behind when they went to rescue Luthias. I no longer had a life that depended on my keeping it safe in my womb. I was fully recovered and felt stronger than ever. Not to mention, whether Julia liked it or not, I was also their rightful queen. It took my throwing that fact, plus the fact that I was queen of Vampire Land, at Geo before he’d relent and include me in on the plans.Since we were going up against Vampires from Vampire Land, I sent a message to Lord Moken, commanding he meet us to discuss strategy. He arrived with surprising speed and equally surprising eagerness to assure me that battle was something he excelled in. He would see to it that, not only would Lord Luthias be returned to me, but that scum Pierre and his consorts would pay dearly for their deeds. I reminded him that Abigail had her own agenda and Bartholomew’s weapon of
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“I’ve given birth to two children over the last year and both are kept from me,” I pouted.“Ever since I first laid eyes on you, you’ve been a whiney bitch,” Julia complained as she paced the small room I occupied. “I can’t understand what Geo sees in you. The fact that both Geo and Luthias claim to love you absolutely boggles my brain!”“You’re the one they claim Geo’s been running with,” I said, accusingly.“You’re correct in that, “she said with a sly grin.“You had to have forced him,” I snapped jealously.I was being ridiculous, of course. Julia was a pretty thing who I could easily see catching the eye of either Geo or Luthias. I’d never been jealous of her or considered her a rival because she was a mutant-vampire. I could see now, that I’d underestimated the situation.“I loved Ge
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My eyes refused to open as soft, gentle kisses coaxed me out of a deep, all-consuming sleep. The kisses felt familiar, soothing, and loving. I smiled. Luthias had returned.I stretched my arms up over my body and arched my back as I forced my eyelids open. The world was fuzzy, but I could see the outline of his dark hair, pulled back in a neat queue at the base of his neck. This strong hands stroked my cheeks while he muttered words I was yet to be able to understand.It wasn’t Luthias returned to me. It was Geo. Was I dreaming? I reached out to stroke his cheek. His face felt real. His kisses felt real. I wished my eyes would focus so I could see him clearly. When my efforts to see him proved too taxing, I gave up and allowed my eyelids to close again.A sense of security came over me as his strong arms carefully lifted me from my chair. I felt as if I was floating while he carried me
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I awoke to the sound of Gwendoline arguing with Gondofini.“Ye will stay away from the lass, if ye know what’s good for ye,” she snapped with her hands placed firmly on her hips.“I only wish to examine her so I can assure her subjects of her well-being,” he insisted as he attempted to walk around her.For such a petite woman, Gwendoline made a frustratingly formidable blockage that Gondofini just couldn’t find a way around.“What subjects might that be?” she asked vehemently. “’Twouldn’t be Lord Blaise, would it?”“What’s going on?” I asked as I sat up and rubbed the sleep from my eyes. “I feel like I’ve been drugged.”“I have no doubt,” Gwendoline practically hissed. “Ye ran a risk letting this one walk free. If ye ask me, I think he’d do well to get locked up alongside cook and his lor
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Our volunteers were successful in confiscating one of the notorious weapons from Bartholomew’s army. They’d kidnapped a few of the guards and managed to get them to confess that the army was still uncertain as to the location of Vampire Land. It was true they were a few days away, but they’d chosen a direction to search that would lead them further from us. The volunteers took it upon themselves to leave clues that would encourage the army scouts to believe the path they chose was the correct one.The kingdom was encouraged.After sending the weapon off to be analyzed by members of Vampire Land’s scientific and military communities, Lord Basha suggested we move forward with the wedding plans. He felt strongly that the distraction of such a happy event was just what the kingdom needed to ease the stress of waiting for an attack that may or may not come.Luthias was understandably eager to wed. It took me a lit
