Chapter 13 Wedding day Shade saw how easy it was to get into the tower, but when he saw all of the Vampire council there and that NiKlaus might be here soon, he decided to wait a little longer to put his plan into action and left the ballroom. He had been thinking about her past he knew who her real parents were. She's not just a Witch she comes from a long line of Shamans, She's a full-blood Apache who he stolen with her older brother. when they were toddlers. No one is aware of who took them, they ended up in an orphanage because he hates children. It's believed that their parent Rose StormCloud had angered a neighboring tribal shaman and he took them. He had located her aging mother and had been watching her closely. Mrs. Rose StormCloud knew the demon man was out there but didn't know why. She asked Chief EagleWings to do a sweat-lodge for answers and in her vision, she saw her babies growing up together in a strange house. Her heart cried with joy that they were alive. Then the

Chapter 15 New powers After a long tearful reunion, Rose, Alma, and Lucas followed me into the kitchen as I made some coffee. There were so many questions. Rose and their Great-Aunt Alma tried to answer as many as they could, but then Rose's words became laced with urgency and love, as she put her coffee mug down on the table. "Raven, my daughter, you are a powerful Shaman but you're in grave danger. A demon seeks to destroy your child, a powerful demon. You must leave the king's side and come with me to our reservation. We will protect all three of you." "Shaman?" I asked. "Yes, you both come from a very long line of Shamans. "That explains a lot," Lucas says. "And why do I need to leave Kie?" I was confused. Rose explained that Kieran would never let me leave him if he knew about the child I was carrying and if I stayed the demon would kill us all."He wants to kill your baby, so he can have you for himself to harness your power. your union between a Shaman and a Vampire makes

Chapter 17 New LifeAs we drove away from the city, I felt a sense of fear of the unknown wash over me. I was doing this for Bella, my unborn daughter, and for Lucas too. I was taking control of my life and their future. After hours of driving, We finally arrived at our mother's tribal grounds, the tires crunching on the gravel road as we pulled up to the vibrant community. As we stepped out of the car, the clan's drums began to beat, the rhythmic pulse echoing through the valley. Lucas, bursting with excitement, jumped out of the car, his eyes wide with wonder. The clan's children swarmed around him, laughing and playing, as the adults greeted me with gentle hands on my shoulders and soft words of blessing. I was enveloped in a warm embrace by our clan, their open arms and beaming smiles welcoming us home. The air was electric with excitement as they gathered around, their traditional regalia a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. The ceremony began, a swirl of music and dance, as

Chapter 19 Welcome Baby Bella As the days passed, my belly grew, my mother prepared diligently for the arrival of my precious little one, and when the final day arrived, I was taken to the sacred birthing house, surrounded by my mother, Alma, and the other female Shamans. As they comforted me, my labor intensified, the Shamans surrounded me, their gentle voices weaving a soothing melody of ancient chants and encouragement. My mother, held my hand, offering a comforting presence, while the tribal medicine woman, rubbed special ointments, on my lower back easing the pain. With each contraction, my breathing deepened, I focused inward, as I drew upon the strength and wisdom of my ancestors. Their tribal Doctor stood ready to deliver my baby. The air was thick with anticipation as they waited for my baby to arrive. Lucas stood outside with the men, waiting for news. With a final push, Bella emerged, a tiny, squirming bundle of joy, her first crys echoed throughout the room, of the the b

Chapter 21 I Love You, Daddy Kie smiles at her, she looks like her mother. Memories of Raven, come flooding back tearing at his heart. How can this be? as he stares at Bella He couldn't take his eyes off of her.. his only child. Heir to his Kingdom. He would find the men responsible for this and wipe them from existence, but for now, he just wanted to watch her in her slumber. Dr. Brooks walks over to her bedside, "The night nurse said there was some movement but it didn't last long. I expect her to wake up in the next 24 hours." she informed him. Then suddenly he hears her *Daddy?* she says softly through the mind link. "I'm here," he says out loud. She slowly opens her eyes. "Where's Mom ?" she asked. "She's right there" he points to me as I sleep. "Everything is going to be ok. I'm here now," he reassured her. "I'm Bella." As tears flow down her little cheeks, he gently wipes them away. He says one word "Bella." with a loving smile. "I heard you call out to me, I came as f