Ragnor had mixed emotions as this was not how he planned their evening. There is only one person he could think of to be behind this. He intends to deal with this person later. For now, he needed to take care of Clara.Back at the palace, Siku was sitting on the bed while Jessica was on the phone. "Yes, I am listening," Jessica said "Put the phone on speaker," Siku requested and Jessica did. "I am listening, how did it go?" Jessica asked again. "You should have warmed me the person had some advanced fighting skills. The guy I sent to do the job is in the hospital right now. The report on his injury looks like he was hit by a truck. If I didn't know he was fighting a man, I would have believed he had an accident," the man reported angrily. "So you were able to drug the girl but your man could not sleep with her," Jessica asked ignoring everything the man had said earlier. "Did you not hear me? My man was brutally attacked when your supposed guy found him with his woman. You kno
"Hi Mirenda, how did it go," Jessica asked pretending she didn't know anything. "It was a disaster; I went to pick up my brother, half dead. Why didn't you tell me the person had some deadly fighting skills?" Mirenda said angrily. "You didn't ask," replied Jessica. Mirenda was livid, "You didn't think that was important. I am done working for you. I am out," Mirenda said angrily and was about to end the call when she heard Jessica's reply. "If you want to make the headlines tomorrow end the call and walk away," came Jessica's voice. Mirenda went silent holding the phone to her ears. She can't afford to disappoint her father. All she wanted was money and her brother offered to help. Now they are both in deep trouble signing up for a silly contract which sounded easy to do. "Now listen. Your next assignment is pretty easy, become Clara's friend. Do everything you can to be her friend," Jessica instructed. "Why?" Mirenda asked. "The less you know the better for you and don't
They must go back. Ragnor needs to present Clara to the people before she starts having children but he would discuss it with his father. Now he just wants to celebrate with her.They arrived at the apartment and Ragnor led Clara to the living room. Julia sat on the sofa and Ragnor turned on the TV, after which he excused himself. Ragnor went to the kitchen and returned holding two glasses and a box of grape juice. He filled both glasses and offered one to her. "Cheers to you my love, for making me the happiest man," Ragnor said and cling his glass with Clara's. Both took a sip. Ragnor took the glass from Clara and placed it on the table, turned on the music and held out his hand to her."May I have this dance?" Ragnor requested with a smile.Clara smiled and placed her hand in his and he pulled her into his embrace, and both began to move to the rhythm of the song. He held her close to himself and a couple of times made her take a spin and then back into his arms. They danced for a
"He will see how Mirenda will find their mansion once the plane lands," Ragnor thought. Clara had already gone to sleep with her head resting on Ragnor's shoulder an hour after the plane was airborne. After being airborne for a while, the plane finally landed at Mattala International Airport, and they took a cab to Matara. Mirenda was equally out of the plane and following Ragnor and Clara from a distance. Ragnor noticed her but ignored her again as he didn't see her as a threat. She is human and hence, if she wants to follow one human into a home of vampires, she is welcome. Clara was feeling excited about coming back home, to see George, Emily, and Nyota. She missed them dearly and with Ragnor on her side, she didn't care about anything else and hence did not notice they were been followed. It was an hour and fourteen-minute drive to Matara and another half an hour drive to the huge Mansion of George. Mirenda asked her driver to stop a distance away as she watched Ragnor and Clar
"I need to keep an eye on this Mirenda girl," Ragnor thought watching Clara's back entering the bathroom and closing the door. Ragnor sat on the bed waiting for Clara to finish taking her bath so they could both go down together for breakfast. While waiting, he decided to check how things were going at his Mansion in San Francisco. He fetched his phone and called the butler who answered immediately like he was standing next to the phone awaiting his call. "Give me the latest update," was Ragnor's first sentence as soon as the butler said "Hello," "Master, the house is fine, and your room has been redecorated as requested for the arrival of you and ma'am. The repainting has equally been done and we have moved a fridge to your room for the keeping of your nourishment," "About that, have you changed the supplier?" Ragnor enquired. "Yes, master. The supplies will now come from the donation bank itself. Delivery will be made at 5 a.m. This will be a fresh donation," the butler answere
Siku and Jessica were unaware of Ragnor and Clara coming over tonight to the Immortal City, so they have not planned anything yet. It was soon nightfall and as planned, George carried Nyota and Ragnor carried Clara and they flew towards the Immortal City. Ragnor was faster than his father, he had to slow down a couple of times so George could catch up. It was 1 a.m. when they arrived at the Immortal City. "What speed you have there, son" George acknowledged."Good I didn't have to travel with you, I would have lost my earrings," Nyota said turning her gaze to Clara. "Clara you see why you lost your shoes last time," Nyota added laughing and Clara joined in the laughter."I don't know, it is like my speed increases every time," Ragnor said, still holding Clara in his arms. George, who had put Nyota down, walked back to her and carried her in his arms again. "Babe, let's get married," George said, and they both laughed. Ragnor smiled and Clara wanted to get down, but Ragnor wouldn'
The ceremony continued peacefully, and Siku sat in her seat angry and putting on a false smile. Now her only hope was for Jessica to come through with their plan.Siku's mother soon arrived at the ceremony. Her husband Maddox was already seated, and the vampire lords were equally seated to the left side of the throne facing the people. Siku sat next to Ragnor on his right and Clara, his wife, sat on his left. Maddox had his seat to the right side of Ragnor as the next in command and his wife's seat was to his left. Siku's mother was heading for her seat as the people gathered continued with the celebration. She stopped and glanced at Clara for a while before continuing to walk in the direction of her seat. She was about to sit when she noticed the glow around Clara. She paused in her step and looked at Clara from head to toe. Ragnor realized this and read her thoughts but before he could stop her, she spoke, knowing what Ragnor could do. "Are my eyes deceiving me or is Clara pregna
"They are both safe," Ragnor announced with a smile.With that, Ragnor and Clara survived another day and things went back to normal for a while with Siku and everyone else lying low. Nonetheless, Ragnor was always protective of Clara. It's either Clara was with him or with Nyota. Ragnor ensured Clara was never left alone. Ragnor started performing his kingly duties and ensuring everything was in place. Siku had asked Jessica to lay low for a while as she searched for Andrews. Siku knew Andrews was back in the city but for one reason, he had gone into hiding. Andrews neither answered Siku's calls nor joined any gathering. He was completely missing in action. Even Jessica could not reach him. Everything seems peaceful. Ragnor got a call from his butler in San Francisco."Master, the governor is ready to meet you. He wants to know which day in the upcoming week would work for you," came the butler's voice.Ragnor's lips curved into a smile. Finally, his dreams were about to materialize.
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