Ragnor had left the Immortal City to meet the governor concerning the human-vampire alliance. He planned to return the same day and hence could not risk-taking Clara who was in her first trimester of pregnancy period. Ragnor asked his mum to help him look after his wife knowing Siku would want to harm her in his absence. He equally made Clara promise him she would not go anywhere alone. Feeling he had secured Clara enough; he went on his trip. Things didn't go as Ragnor had hoped. Clara's discomfort made him cut short the purpose of his trip and return to the palace only to find out that Clara was badly wounded and his bay was gone. Ragnor left the palace to search for Siku. He had a strong feeling that Siku or Jessica had a hand in this even though he doesn't know exactly what happened but if Siku is guilty, he would end her. Siku on the other hand, sat on her bed in her family house, thinking of what to do."By now Clara is dead and Ragnor has found out," Siku thought.Siku was awa
Siku's mother had paid the price of helping Siku, escape. Siku would pay the price of terminating Ragnor's baby and burning his woman. Ragnor thought as he exited the trashed apartment in anger making plans on how to find Siku while Siku's mother lay on the floor screaming in pain. News had already gotten to Maddox of what had happened to Clara, and he knew his wife and daughter had a hand in it. He instantly became worried knowing Ragnor would never forgive them. Maddox saw Ragnor leave the palace and he immediately knew Ragnor was going to search for Siku, so he followed him from a distance. Maddox hid himself a distance away from their apartment and heard the screaming of his wife. "Can he save his wife?" Maddox thought as he watched Ragnor leave the house taking long strides with anger evident on his face. After Ragnor left, Maddox waited for a while before rushing into the building. It was a complete mess. Aside from the sofa and tables and chairs that were still in their
"Son, where are you? Please come back, your wife needs you," Nyota said in her mind, hoping Ragnor would hear her wherever he was.Ragnor was still out searching for Siku. Clara, even though she could not speak, was now feeling abandoned, she had not seen Ragnor for days now. Her tears soaked the bandage covering her face. Nyota could tell Clara was unhappy and that was not helping with her recovery in any way. Nyota had gone in search of Ragnor but could not find him. She stood in front of the palace and tried to use her ability to call him but remembered that ability only worked on Clara. The way to get him now was to put Clara through pain. It was not the best of ideas but it was the only way. Nyota stood outside for a while and with this thought in mind, she returned to Ragnor's room. Clara was sleeping when Nyota entered. She asked Alberta to leave her alone with Clara and Alberta obliged. Alone with Clara, Nyota closed her eyes and the colour of her eyes turned gold."This gonna
As Ragnor lay on the bed next to Clara, he was in deep thought, thinking about how to get Clara out of the pain she was going through now. He knew he had it in him to heal her but was not sure what to do. He pulled his phone out of his pocket and called his dad sitting on the bed. Ragnor told George everything that had happened. He only mentioned going to San Francisco but informed him he would give him details in person. "Daddy, my heart breaks seeing her in so much pain. I know I can help her but I don't know how," Ragnor said. "I understand my son. Surviving such an attack tells me you two are well-bonded. She may be human, but she has part of your power running in her and this is why she was able to survive," George said. "This means, it is very easy to heal her. The answer is in one of your forms. Are you with her now?" George added. "Yes, Dad" Ragnor replied turning to look at Clara's sleeping face. "Good, carry her in your arms and change your forms while holding her. Foll
Ragnor went to the rooftop. He needed to be alone with his thoughts. Some ground rules need to be set. He stood there looking out in the open for a while. Later that afternoon, Ragnor assembled the people of the city. The people waited patiently for their king to address them. The people all realize Siku's seat and that of her mother were empty even though everyone was present. Once everyone was sited. Ragnor stood in front to address the people."Our land is supposed to be a land of peace. We are supposed to feel safe when we go to bed and feel safe going about our daily activities," Ragnor said, paused and looked at the people.The vampire lords knew what Ragnor was about to say. Even though they wished to stop him it was difficult to do so because of how Ragnor was presenting the situation. If they stop him, the people will protest. "It is for this reason," Ragnor continued, "I would not allow the evil doers of the city to go unpunished," he concluded.Ragnor went on to tell the
There was a knock and Clara went to open it and was surprised to see Jessica at the door. "Jessica!" Clara screamed and hugged her excitedly and ushered her into the house."I miss you, my dear friend. Where have you been?" Clara said as she walked Jessica into the living room. Ragnor was unpacking their stuff in the bedroom when he felt the presence of another vampire. He sniffed the air and frowned. "Jessica," he murmured under his breath.In the living room, Jessica and Clara sat on the same sofa catching up on old times but Clara was careful not to disclose anything about vampirism and her life in the Immortal City. To Clara who Ragnor truly is, is a security she was not ready to share with her friend, Jessica no matter how trustworthy she is."You look different? Are you pregnant already?" Jessica teased.Claras's expression suddenly turned downcast remembering the abortion carried out on her when her pregnancy was just 8 weeks old and her eyes suddenly became tearer."Did I sa
Ragnor started the car engine and drove away back to his apartment after several attempts to read Jessica's mind failed. "I would find out what she did," Ragnor thought.Ragnor had only been gone for 45 minutes, indicating Jessica's house was very close. "My love, you are back," came Clara's voice as she hugged him and kissed his cheeks tenderly."You make me feel so important and needed, and I love it," Ragnor said, kissed her lips tenderly and she giggled.Ragnor turned to look at the house and realized Clara had put the living room in order while he was away. She did a good job with the arrangement, considering what she had been through health-wise, not too long ago. He didn't like the fact that she had moved some heavy items by herself though. She needed to rest."I like it but did you hurt yourself by moving anything?" Ragnor enquired looking at her."I didn't," Clara replied and averted her gaze. Immediately Ragnor knew Clara had hurt herself. He frowned and led her into the l
"My work here is done, Ragnor just wait and watch me destroy everything you love. My queen, this is for you," Jessica thought and left the place. Clara went home looking grim. She entered the apartment and ran into the bedroom. Ragnor saw her and immediately knew something was wrong. He looked at the set breakfast table and also left for the bedroom. Ragnor frowned when he entered the room and saw Clara lying on the bed crying. He closed the door gently behind him and walked towards the bed. He sat down next to her. She was lying face down. He rubbed her back gently."What happened my love?" Ragnor asked.Clara immediately sat up on the bed and hugged him crying. He patted her back gently. "You know I can hear your thoughts, right?" Ragnor said."Just tell me whatever happened with your mind," he added and Clara tightened her grip around him. Ragnor hugged her too and dropped some kisses on the top of her head, cheek and neck."My love, please say something. Your silence and tears