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 what she wanted to do only work 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 hurt. I am sorry Clara. It is the only way to bring Ragnor back," Nyota said and closed her eyes,Clara was asleep when she
Ragnor called his father, George on the phone and told him everything that had happened. Concerning his trip to San Francisco, he informed him about going there but saved the details for later when he was in Matara."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 in her and this is why she was able to survive such brutality, " George explained. "This means, it is very easy to heal her. The answer is in one of your forms. Are you with her now?" he asked."Yes, Dad," Ragnor replied turning to look at Clara's sleeping face."Good, carry her in your arms and shift into your forms while holding her. Follow your heart as your soul in her will direct you on what to do. That is how you will know you have found the right form to heal her," George explained, "Take care of her son," he added before disconne
Ragnor went to the rooftop. He needed to be alone with his thoughts. Some ground rules need to be set. He stood there looking at the city.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. Rumours of what happened at Maddox's apartment had already spread even though, no one knew the details. All they heard was Maddox's apartment caught fire. The absence of the Siku and her mother was making people wonder if they were okay.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 elders knew what Ragnor was about to say. Even though they wished to stop him it was difficult to do so because of how Ragnor w
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?" she asked 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 say so
Ragnor had only been gone for 45 minutes, indicating Jessica's house was very close. He drove into the compound and parked the car. He got out of the car and entered the apartment."My love, you are back," came Clara's voice as she hugged him and kissed his cheeks tenderly as soon as he walked through the front door."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 inquired 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 living room she had taken time to
Clara went home looking grim. She entered the apartment and ran into the bedroom. Ragnor saw her and immediately knew something was wrong. He stared briefly at the set breakfast table, which had all of Clara's favourite dishes and also left for the bedroom.He 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 and rested his hand on her back. She was lying face down. He rubbed her back gently."What happened my love?" Ragnor asked, his voice filled with concern.Clara immediately sat up on the bed and hugged him crying some more. 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 are killing me," Ragnor spoke
Ragnor returned to the apartment and Clara welcomed him in. She managed a smile as she still felt like she was a burden to him."Still thinking about what we discussed earlier?" Ragnor asked with concern but she just looked at him in silence."Okay, you will come with me wherever I go, so we can be each other's keeper. What do you think about that? You protect me, I protect you?" Ragnor suggested trying to get her mood up."I like it," Clara replied and managed a smile."It is done then; we take a flight to Matara tomorrow," Ragnor said.Ragnor didn't want Clara to find out Jessica had been taken away. So the best will be to move away from the environment."I think a family get-together would not be a bad idea," he added and wrapped his hands around Clara's shoulder and led her out of the house to the poolside.Ragnor took off his clothes and jumped into the pool once they were there. Clara watched him and smiled. He had wanted to pull her into the pool but he remembered she was in her
"The butler would have known if there was another vampire in the apartment. His silence could mean he is either helping Siku or he doesn't know she is there. You need to be careful. I am sure Siku and Jessica are in communication," George added."Siku hiding in my own house? That was a clever move as you rightly said but it was also stupid. It's like the prey hiding in the lion's den to avoid the lion," Ragnor said and laughed. "I will fish out the intruder tonight and anyone involved will equally not be spared," he added and frowned."Tread cautiously my son. If you ask me, I will suggest you don't go to your apartment in San Francisco. Her only reason for being there is to pick some information," George suggested."Don't worry Dad. I know a perfect way to handle this," Ragnor said. "Thanks, Dad, I will take my leave now," he added."You know you are overprotective?" George pointed out. "In what way?" Ragnor asked stopping in his truck."We have been in this room for an hour and a ha
Emily, who was standing at the entrance of the bedroom, closed her eyes and began to glow, Clara's eyes widened seeing a glowing little girl at the door. She pulled away from the embrace, looking at Ragnor puzzled. "Brother do whatever comes to mind," said Emily. "Distract her," Ragnor thought and he changed into his flying form and kissed Clara Ragnor used what Clara liked to distract her. He started glowing and Clara smiled wrapping her arms around him forgetting the glowing little girl at the door as she responded to his kisses. Inside the room, George was forced to protect his eyes and he moved back as the glow in the room became too bright with Emily, Nyota, Ragnor and Clara all glowing together. The glow slowly began to fade and the room returned to its original light. It was almost 5 a.m. and the top floor of the palace glowing, had attracted some people to the area wondering what was happening. Ragnor smiled seeing Clara was now breathing and her body temperature had beco
"I only have one question. Did she want to come back?" Emily asked walking towards Nyota."Yes, she wanted to come back but Emily it was not easy pulling her out of the place," Nyota replied and Emily smiled.While they were talking, Ragnor was just sitting on the bed, in the same position staring at Clara while holding her hand in his. He couldn't hear any of the conversation going on around him. All he could feel was the emptiness accompanied by the immersed pain of the loss of his beloved. George and Nyota led Emily out of the room and back to her room. They sat her down and tried to talk her out of what she wanted to do."Emily, I know you love and care a lot about Aunty Clara but you are not healing a sickness or something, you are using her body as a medium to connect with her soul to pull her back. Emily, you know you can die doing that," George said worriedly."Emily, I know you want to help, but this is dangerous. You don't have a fighting ability; how will you protect yourse
"Please tell me she is still alive," said Nyota whose eyes were still moist with tears.Ragnor sat on the bed looking at Clara who looked more like she was sleeping but her body temperature was cold. George walked towards Nyota and hugged her tightly."I wish I could but we are going to try to bring her back," George said and pulled away from Nyota and looked into her tears-stained eyes."You have connected with her soul before. Ragnor will get the poison out and heal her body. I need you to be strong once he is done. You will call her back," George said."She was not dead when I did that. I am not sure if that will work with her ......" Nyota's voice thrilled off. "She is still not dead. She is like, what we say, in a coma but if we don't do anything she will die for real," George said and inhaled deeply. "Nyota, don't look at it that way. Her mind is still alive and her heart beats faintly. You connected with a soul before, that is more important and you can connect again. For Ragno
"Let me call Ragnor," George said and immediately searched for his phone. Back at Andrews's apartment, Gabrielle was walking down the road carrying her baby at Andrews's command. She could not control her tears and as she walked away from their apartment in the night, she turned to look behind a couple of times at Andrews, who was still standing in front of the apartment watching her back and kept on urging her to go. Killing Clara was like touching the lion by the tail, there was no way Andrews would escape death. He just wanted to ensure no matter what happens to him, Gabrielle and the baby will be safe. Ragnor's roar which was shaking the whole building could still be heard. Hearing Ragnor roar, you don't need a soothsayer to tell you the immense pain he was going through for the loss of his beloved. Inside the building, Ragnor was still kneeling next to Clara's body, uncontrollable tears flowed down his face as he continued to roar into the silent night. His fangs had already
Ragnor sat on the roof waiting and thinking of how to rescue both mother and child.Andrews was pacing up and down his apartment wondering if Ragnor could save his family without him having to kill Clara. Clara is in the palace and for him to go there would be too suspicious and calling her would be equally suspicious. He knew at this moment it would be difficult to get to Clara without raising any suspicion. Back in the palace, Clara was sitting on the bed in deep thought wondering if Ragnor was okay and if Andrews's family was out of danger. Emily was with Nyota asking so many questions as it was her first time visiting the city. George was resting in his room as he was working on some changes they would like to implement in the city. Ragnor had come to the full realization of his power and could control them very well so George was not bothered about what was happening with Siku and Andrews's family. George was certain everything would be fine. Siku cannot walk free this time. Cla
"Please come quick, Siku is, she is, please help," Andrews cried and ended the call."I hope this will get them here faster. Clara, I am so sorry for what I am about to do. Please forgive me," Andrews said and quickly called Gabrielle's phone which Siku answered immediately."Ragnor is coming back tonight. Please don't harm my baby. I will do as requested," Andrews said."Now, that is what I want to hear. You see, things are a lot easier if you just listen and obey," Siku said and laughed. "Since you have been a good lad, I will let you see your wife briefly," she said and put on the phone camera. Andrews saw Gabrielle tied up to a chair, her hair dishevelled and a cloth tied around her mouth. The baby was lying on the bare carpet. Seeing the tears flowing down Gabrielle's face and the baby on the floor crying, he felt a sharp pain in his heart."Please, Princess, I beg you, let the baby lie on a bed or something, it's too cold to lie on the bare floor. I beg you. He is just a child,"
"Gabrielle, where are you? is everything alright?" he questioned "Hello, Andrews," came Siku's voice and the colour drained off Andrews immediately upon recognizing the person. "How did she get into the city?" Andrews thought with eyes widened, concerned about the safety of his wife and child. "Did you miss me?" Siku asked and laughed, knowing from his silence, he was in shock. "Okay, let's not make me do anything nasty which will get my newly purchased carpet stained with blood. Cleaning items are costly in this city," she said nonchalantly "Please, don't harm them, I would do anything you ask of me. I promise," came Andrews's trembling voice. "Now, that is something I like but unfortunately it seems it's too late for you Andrews because there is nothing you can do for me unless you already have a plan that would work," Siku said. "Just tell me what you want and I will get it for you, please don't harm my wife and child," Andrews pleaded. "Ha......ha......ha...... ha," Si
"A couple of days more and I do away with this facade is quite exhausting," Siku thought and proceeded to her bedroom. The next day, Andrews and Gabrielle arrived in the Immortal City with their newborn. Gabrielle was already exhausted from the trip, so once they entered their home, she decided to take advantage of the baby sleeping to also get some rest. Andrews, however, went to the palace to greet the King and inform him of his return. He was just in time as Ragnor and Clara were about to leave for Matara to go pick up Emily. "Welcome back," said Ragnor after Andrews greeted them. "Thanks, my king," Andrews replied and bowed respectfully. "I suppose you left Gabrielle in San Francisco?" asked Clara. "No, I came with her. She stayed back at home to rest. She is very tired from the trip," Andrews replied. "That is fine. Give her my love and tell her we will come to visit as soon as we return from Matara," Clara said. 'Thanks, Mrs Usiku," replied Andrews. "Wow, this is th
"You will come with me. We will fly," Ragnor said and Clara was happy. The next day, Ragnor was in a meeting with some council members and Nyota and Clara decided to take some time to admire the city. The city indeed had changed a lot with the new ideas of improvement. While in town they ran into Siku, Nyota frowned immediately upon seeing her but Clara happily greeted her. "Hello princess," Clara said with a smile and Siku smiled back shyly. "Please, just call me Siku," Siku said and lowered her gaze. Nyota frowned but was shocked by what she witnessed. If someone had told her, that Siku had a twin or clone version of herself with a different mind, she would believe it. She thought looking at Siku shocked. "I can't address you like that; you are still royalty," Clara pointed out and Siku sighed. "Clara, can you find it in your heart to forgive me?" Siku asked, looking at Clara. "Don't worry about it. The past is in the past. It's a new day. Let it go and forgive yourself too