"You are welcome to our home," the queen said to Clara and hugged her lovingly."Mum, I will leave her with you. Let me go find something to eat," Ragnor said.The queen nodded and turned her gaze back to Clara as Ragnor exited the room. The queen held Clara's right hand and made her sit next to her on the same sofa."What is your full name," The queen, Queen Nyota asked smiling."I am Clara Hughs," Clara replied with a smile."What a beautiful name you have there. My son has told me so many good things about you. I am delighted to meet you in person," Queen Nyota said smiling."I am Nyota Angavu," Queen Nyota introduced herself."Wow, I have never heard such a name before. What does it mean?" Clara asked smiling."It's Swahili. It means Bright Star," Queen Nyota replied."Wow, you are gorgeous," Clara admired and Queen Nyota smiled. "You are such a beautiful girl, too," Queen Nyota said.Clara smiled shyly and spoke "Thank you, mum. Can I call you mum?""Yes, you can my dear. You lik
"I couldn't leave her at home. Not with Siku's location unknown," Ragnor whispered back with a smile.Queen Nyota hugged Clara too and welcomed her to the palace. The palace was so huge and had more than 10 chandeliers lined up in the hall. The queen before leaving to find the king whispered into Ragnor's ears," Take good care of her. Don't let her out of your sight. If you need to, bring her to me." Ragnor nodded and he walked Clara to the dance floor where other vampires were dancing. "I don't know how to dance," Clara confessed realizing Ragnor wanted a dance with her."Don't worry, just leave that to me," Ragnor smiled at her. On the dance floor, Ragnor placed one hand on her lower waist and the other held her hand and he pressed her against his chest. Clara rested her head on his chest as they moved in rhythm to the song. Ragnor realized some of the vampires were looking at Clara thinking she was going to be a meal for them. He kissed Clara to inform them, that she was for hi
"Siku did this to her. I smelled and felt her presence in the corridor to the dungeon area. I stopped to confirm my suspicion and I did, she was there," Ragnor said and his mum looked at him surprised."If Siku is here, Clara can't stay here. It's too dangerous," Queen Nyota said while she cupped Ragnor's face in her hand. "Son, I know you will be around her 24/7 but think about it, even if you want to let her know your world this is not how you do it. This will scare her," she tried to reason with him."Mum," Ragnor said, pulling his mother's hand down and holding it in his. "I know, but this is my home. I was thinking I can show her a few things before saying anything," he expressed."My boy, listen to me, how do you think she will react to some of the vampires behaviour if she sees one? In here the chances of her seeing anything like that is very high," Queen Nyota said and looked into his eyes. "Son, first introduce her to you. Let her get to know you first. Win her complete trust
New York City. Somewhere in New York City with a very low population of people, Ragnor had bought a land and built a penthouse apartment unknown to anyone. It was 1 am when he arrived at his penthouse. The whole neighbourhood was quiet as people were asleep. He landed on the front door and his wings vanished quickly. He put Clara on his shoulder to free one of his hands. He searched his pocket for the key. He opened the door and entered. He pressed for the elevator and went up to the last floor. He placed the keys on the small shelf next to the elevator and walked into the living room. He went up the stairs to the bedroom and gently laid Clara on the bed. He went to take a shower and helped Clara change into something more comfortable. He went to the kitchen and made some tea which he put into a flask and brought it to the bedroom. He placed it on the table with a teacup and climbed into bed pulling Clara into his arms. He closed his eyes holding her protectively.It was 8 am and Cla
Ragnor had moved to New York City and was living with Clara in his penthouse apartment. No one knows he had acquired a space in New York City. It was the only place he knew no one would look for him. In a song, Ragnor had expressed his innermost fear to Clara who was oblivious to the whole situation. However, she moved in to comfort Ragnor when he broke down in tears. Clara suggested they go out and visit places for fun hoping to cheer him up. She wanted to know what could have made him so sad to the extent of making him cry but she was patient to wait for him to decide when he was ready to talk about it. For now, she just wants to do something to make him happy just like He would have done for her if she was in a similar situation. The couple went out roaming the streets of New York, visiting interesting places and having lots of fun. They visited game shops and played all kinds of games together. When they stepped out, Ragnor had won a huge teddy bear for Clara from one of the game
Clara was sleeping peacefully in Ragnor's arms. He was partially asleep. Anytime Clara moves he will open his eyes and check up on her.Clara had another dream. In her dream, she was back in the palace in Ragnor's room. The queen walked in with both her hands tied up together."Help me," Queen Nyota cried out to Clara.Clara got closer and tried to untie her but she couldn't. She looked around the room for a knife or something to cut the robes but could not find anything. She stepped out of the room to get help but ran into Jessica who smiled at her mischievously but she still decided to tell her about Ragnor's mum. While she was seeking Jessica's help a woman appeared behind her and Jessica together with the woman started laughing. Clara surprised, looked around and saw lots of people pointing at her and laughing. She closed her eyes and covered her ears with both hands as their laughter became irritating. "Stop!" Clara screamed and the laughter seized immediately.Clara opened her e
It was daytime and there was no way Ragnor could fly without drawing attention so he booked a flight to a town close to the palace. He put on a black tuxedo and Clara sat on the bed watching him get ready. When he was about to put on his jacket Clara got down and helped him with that. Ragnor turned around to face Clara, holding her by the waist. He kissed her lips and her forehead."Please stay home, I will be back by tomorrow," Ragnor said, sounding like he was pleading with her.Clara nodded and he kissed her before walking towards the elevator. He pressed for the elevator. Clara stood next to him holding his hand. He turned to look at her and wished he didn't have to go. The thought of leaving her behind made him feel empty. He pulled her into his arms and kissed her more passionately. The elevator bell interrupted their moment. Ragnor reluctantly let go of Clara and entered the elevator before it could shut again. They stared at each other for a while and the elevator door graduall
Back at the penthouse, Jessica watched Clara's motionless body and smiled."Mission accomplished," Jessica announced on the phone to Siku."Good, bring her to the palace. Make sure nothing happens to her. I want her very alive," Siku said and disconnected the call. Jessica was thinking of how to move Clara in her current state to the airport and through the security system without raising any suspicion. Clara needs to be awake and go with her willingly. An idea clicked in her mind and she smiled and helped Clara to the sofa. She called Princess Siku and told her about her plan to which she agreed. At the same time, Ragnor had already left the human civilization city and was booking a flight back to New York."Sorry sir, the flight is full. You will have to wait for the next flight," the front desk lady announced."Don't you understand? I need to be on this flight, It's important," Ragnor said impatiently."I understand sir, but the flight is full, and ...." the lady began but Ragnor
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 ClaraRagnor 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 become w
"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