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Chapter 37: Leana
CooperSorry for the delayed updates. We're back with another crossover and the dreaded conversation is finally here.
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Arch Enemies Chapter 38: Drake
I follow Lady Mehira out of the hotel, much to the chagrin of the humans who see us. Mehira doesn’t hide her sex appeal and based on the conversations that I heard from the humans, they recognize that she’s from the castle on the hill. As she walks, people stop talking, standing to watch as she passes, and me as well. “You,” she says to a very attractive man whose blood smells sweet even from here. He falls in line behind us, pumping his fist to his friends. “You,” she says to a beautiful woman whose blood smells similarly to the man’s, sweet like honey, and she raises her chin and falls into line behind us. “Hey. Hey!” the guy behind me stage whispers. I turn and look at him as Mehira continues to call to the ones whose blood smells the sweetest. I’m not sure if that’s the draw, or if that’s just the draw tonight, but it’s obviously what she’s looking for. “We’re the elite man,” he says, putting his fist out toward me. I frown at him and turn back around. “Dude, don’t be a dick
Arch Enemies Chapter 39: Leana
When I walk in, I see that the back sliders are open and my mother has a bottle of wine with two glasses on the back deck. “Come sit with me,” she says, walking out back. “When are dad and the others due home?” I ask. She picks up the wine and looks at me. I nod and come to sit down. “I linked your father and asked him to give me an hour before he brings them back. So now, we have plenty of time,” she says, handing me a glass of red wine and pouring herself one before she sits down. I stare out at the back of the my parents’ yard as I take a sip of wine. My father wanted privacy after running the pack for so long, so the yard is large and bumps up against the forest. It's a beautiful area, peaceful. I notice that my mother opened my favorite bottle of wine as I take a second sip of wine and lean back, not looking at her. “I met my mate,” I say, waiting for her to respond. “And since this doesn’t seem to be a joyous occasion, I’m guessing something happened?” she asks. I can fee
Arch Enemies Chapter 40: Drake
“How did you know my grandfather?” I ask King Kazimir. “He and I fought many battles in our lifetime together. When you live as long as I have, you’ve been in many battles. In the beginning, we were on opposite sides. Your grandfather always believed that we were more than the monsters we are, that we could be better than what we’ve been made into. I didn’t start out that way. I loved the power and strength of being a vampire. I loved that I could take what I wanted without a care in the world. So, in the beginning, we fought. Then, one day, I was captured by humans that found out about vervain. They weakened me and were starving me, letting me die slowly. I found out later that I had killed their family members, some spouses, some children, some parents,” he says looking at me. “As I said, I didn’t care back then.” “You’re not the same person you used to be, father,” the Prince says, watching his father. His mate is now sitting on his lap, but not in a sexual way. She’s leaning agai
Arch Enemies Chapter 41: Leana
My entire family was supportive of Drake, which makes me excited for them to meet him. I promised that I would introduce them soon, knowing that Drake will be very excited to meet my family. When I speak to Drake, I find out that King Kazimir was friends with King Urien. He apparently was close enough that Kazimir knows about Ennata. Drake was nervous at first, but then we talked about it and decided that if his grandfather trusted King Kazimir with the information about his sister, then Drake should trust him too. He told me that he was heading south with Prince Reyes and would be in touch. “I finally told my mother about you,” I tell him. He’s quiet a moment. “And? How did Guardian Angel take the news that her daughter is mated to a vampire?” “She wants to meet you,” I tell him. “To kill me?” he asks, making me laugh. “No. She wants to meet my mate. She said your grandfather spoke highly of you.” “I would be honored to meet her,” he says. “Well, it’s not just her. I’m a packa
Arch Enemies Chapter 42: Drake
When King Kazimir mentioned my sister, I had once again gotten defensive, ready to fight. He had raised his hands in a placating gesture, watching me closely. “I only ask because I know your grandfather wanted to find her and because you’ll know that if he told me, he trusted me with that information,” Kazimir says. “And did he trust everyone in this room as well?” I ask, looking at the four others in the room. “Mehira and Jael are my most trusted warriors. My son would never go against me, unlike your father, and his mate would never go against him. Even if she started to say something she shouldn’t, Reyes would be able to deter her,” he says, smiling at Marlene to take the sting out of his words. “I know I’m only human, but I know how to keep a secret. I just don’t understand why she’s a secret,” Marlene says, shrugging. “She’s family, right?” I look around the room. “Why don’t you rest, think about it overnight. If you decide that you can trust us, then we can speak of your s
Arch Enemies Chapter 43: Drake
Reyes and I follow the lead vampire. The others continue to surround us as we move into King Raphael’s lands. We’re guided to an old gothic looking castle, dark with mold from the thick group of trees surrounding the castle that don’t allow the sun to hit it. Beneath the canopy of trees, there are torches lit to light the walkway into the castle. When we walk inside, I know immediately that this place is run similarly to the way my father is running our castle. I can smell the blood and sex before we enter the feeding room. From the whimpers of the humans inside, I’m guessing these vampires aren’t even trying to be gentle. I look at Reyes and see my disgust mirrored on his face. These vampires have no respect for human life. When we walk in, I see that I was right. Each human has multiple vampires feeding on them and at least one having sex with them. As I watch, I see one woman’s eyes glaze over as she’s nearly drained to death. As one, the vampires pull their fangs out of her, the
Arch Enemies Chapter 44: Leana
After getting Rich’s trial date moved up, I get a mind link from Xander asking me to join him and Maeve in the bedroom he put her in. ‘Maeve needs clothes. We didn’t have a chance to get any because we were attacked by some witchy goons at her shop,’ Xander says. ‘Is she hurt? Are you?’ I ask, moving faster down the hall. ‘No, we’re both fine,’ he says, and even in the mind link I can hear him sigh. ‘Xander?’ I ask as I knock on the door. ‘Later,’ he says and I walk into the bedroom. “Hi Maeve. Xander said you need some clothes and some toiletries. I wanted to get your sizes and see if there is anything in particular you want or need.” “You don’t need to get me anything. I’ll be fine,” she says, looking at Xander. “I won’t be here long, right?” Xander doesn’t answer her, he just walks out of the room. He’s struggling with their mate bond. That, I understand, so I’ll help him and her as much as I can. When I turn back to her, Maeve is watching me. “You were attacked?” I ask.
Arch Enemies Chapter 45: Drake
I’ve been running non-stop for two days. I’m exhausted and I know that once I see Leana, I’ll have to be careful. I’m depleted now and I’ll want her blood, but right now, she needs me and I need to face my father. If he has done anything to hurt her, I’ll make sure that he dies slowly, so slowly that it takes a millennia for him to finally meet his maker. As I get to the city, I lift my nose in the air. Since I know what I’m looking for, I lock in on Leana’s scent quickly, following it toward the council. I smell my father’s scent close to hers and I begin to run faster, needing to make sure that she’s okay. As I continue to run, I catch the scent of several Alphas, multiple Guardians, and a couple of fae. When I get closer, I hear a woman speaking. “It seems to me that the problem here isn’t Alpha Richard, but the members of this council that have sat in their high seats too long. You have forgotten what the role of this council is and that you should be using your time and energy
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