I watched her in silence as she confessed , my expression darkening with every word that left her lips,
“I am an assassin of the shadow realm, she sent me to kill her”
“She?”
“Yes, our master “
“What is her name?”
“I don’t know her name, I have never seen her face before “ she responded.
“What about this knife?”
“It’s laced with witches spell and vampire venom”
Vampire venom?
What on earth is the witch-blight doing here?
I know someone who makes this kind of lethal weapon, but she disappeared without a trace,years ago.
“I see” I straightened up and grabbed her up by her hair, plunging the knife deep into her chest. She screamed and turned to dust.
Peter handed me a handkerchief and I wiped the blood off my hands. “How did the shadow realm get to know about her?”
“I think there’s been a spy amongst us” he responded.
“Hmmm. Exactly my thoughts “
“Get a box, put the knife in it and take it to my chambers. It’s a very dangerous weapon “ I ordered, giving the knife to him.
Amelia will have to explain how this knife had totally no effect on her.
My vision drifted again, followed by a sharp pain in my chest. I groaned as I staggered, resting my palm on the concrete wall,
“My king, what’s wrong?” Peter had already rushed to my side.
“Take Me to the chain room, now!” I growled as we made our way out of the dungeon.
We got to the room, I walked in. Standing in the center of the room I sensed the transition already at its peak, so I let it take it course.
The chains sensed it and sprawled out, binding my neck, hands and my legs.
The pain that usually comes with the transformation was very excruciating and intense.
I want her!!
The monster with growled trying to break off the chains but they restrained him.
Peter rushed out and came back seconds later with something in his hand- a scarf.
The same one Amelia used to bind her hair. He held it in the air and that sweet scent of hers filled the room, irresistible and sweet.
After half an hour of being in my feral state, My beast suddenly went calm.
I dropped to the ground, breathing hard as I changed back to my normal form.
Peter rushed over and covered me with a fur coat, then helped me get up.
The monster was very furious this time. He wants her. But I cannot let him have her, not yet.
“What about Kara?”
“She’s here my king. She’s with Amelia now “ he responded.
“Good. Let’s go back to my chambers, tell Kara to come “ I got up and walked out with him following behind.
I walked straight into the bathroom and took a hot shower.
I stepped out of the bathroom to see Kara seated, hands folded, an annoyed expression on her face.
“You are here “ I chuckled as I walked past her.
“Helion, you!… you just don’t listen. Peter told me you don’t take the prescription I gave you, are you courting death!? She yelled
I laughed, She is the only one I’m very free with apart from Peter.
I found her abandoned as a child, I took her in and raised her until she became a powerful witch.
“I cannot die, Kara. You know that”
I walked to the closet and took a red shirt , putting it on then I sat on couch.
“Tell me, what did you see?” I asked her, my expression turned to a serious one.
“It’s her, and she is human. I don’t know why my prophecy is wrong this time “…
“She is a human and she healed herself from a stab caused by the witch-blight? You know how dangerous that weapon is even to me, Kara. that is not possible” I responded, drumming my fingers on the armrest.
“I’m just as surprised as you are, it healed without a trace. But I can’t sense anything supernatural from her. She’s just like any other human “
“Hmm. That is very strange. When will she wake up?”
“Soon, in a day or two “
“Good”
“I’ll go strengthen the spells on the chains and I have new prescriptions for you. Make sure you take them, if you don’t…”
“I know. I will take them“ I responded and she walked out
I walked to the window and stood there, the palace was quiet.
I do not sleep. Maybe it’s just me but it’s been like that for centuries.
I lay down on my bed and closed my eyes to rest, still fully aware of the events around me.
Morning came in a blink , I got up and started preparing for the trip.
“Peter “ I called through the mind link. He appeared almost immediately.
“Yes, my king “
“Is the jet ready ?”
“Yes. AWaiting your orders “
“Pack up, let us head out. Strengthen the security here, no one leaves till I’m back. Kara will stay with Amelia and watch her “
“Yes, your majesty “ he responded and stepped out of the room.
I got up and walked into the bathroom. My black Italian suit was already in place when I came out. I got dressed and was putting on my shoes when Peter came in,
“Are you ready?” I asked and he nodded.
“Let’s go”
We stepped out, i did not bother stopping to check on Amelia, i will deal with her when i come back.
“Helion!” I turned to see Kara running towards our direction,
“What now?” I raised an eyebrow.
“I told you I made a new prescription and you are leaving without it?” she hissed and threw a bag at Peter,
“Make she he takes it every evening “ she rolled her eyes and turned on her heels, walking away.
I rubbed my forehead with my fingers as a chuckle rumbled in my throat.
I entered the car and we set out, headed for the airport.
I have lost count of how much wealth I’ve accumulated over the years. I just have a lot of money that I sometimes do not know what to do with it.
We arrived at the airport, boarded the jet, and started the eleven hour trip from Bulgaria to New Orleans.
The world has changed and improved over the years, and I’ve seen every bit of it.
“Have all the directors arrived?”I asked Peter
“Yes, my lord, they arrived yesterday”
“Good. What is the issue with the new affiliates?”
“Someone ripped money off of them “ he responded. I clenched my fist in anger, my eyes darkened with rage as I asked, “who did that?”