Chapter 2

Present

“WAKE UPPPPPPP!”

A loud voice shrilled very loudly as if the person was standing close to Jezzebelle. Jerking out of her sleep she flung herself up looking around very slowly. Only to find the one person she did not want to see first thing in the morning. A very cheerful smiling soon to be dead friend.

“What the hell was that for!” Throwing the blanket away from her she took the shirt she had laid down with and carefully folded it and placed it in the bottom drawer.

“I wanted to see if I could get you to jump out of bed very fast. But it seems it didn’t work.” Jezzebelle turned to look at Kat, putting one hand on her hip she glared at her. “ And did it work?”

“No, all it did was make you look grumpy.”

The look Belle gave Kat meant she was in some serious trouble. “You are lucky my powers have been sealed away with my inhuman strength otherwise I would be ripping your tongue out and shoving it down your throat.”

Kat smiled so evilly she put her hands on her hips and tapped her foot. “I was sent up here by your mom to let you know our manager is due to arrive at the airport in about an hour and was wondering if you wanted to be the one to pick the prick up or not.”

Sighing with great displeasure, she started to get dressed. Kat had left the room for her thoughts to process. Her and the girls being exiled could do anything they wanted to. Her mother had insisted that they learn more of the human world so even though she was 23 but looked like she was eighteen she was able to enter high school. Not that she did not mind it but along with being a popular singer she almost missed being a recluse with the Society.

With the Society they had strict rules, No electronics were allowed in front of the council members or the King, no music other than classical, the ancients hated new world music so they keep it simple. No clothes like jeans and t-shirts most of it had to be corsets and dresses for the women and the men are to keep their ruffled shirts and breeches. The king was high strict to keeping the Society a secret.

Belle didn’t mind it, she did in a way miss it, the human world was so confusing and could see why the King choose to hide the families away from it. Most of the other societies like the fairies, were community, the mages, dragons, demons and many others they chose to live amongst the humans. I was friends with most of the monarchs that ruled their citadels. A lot of them despised the vampire race claiming them to being the ruthless paranormal citadel.

            Taking a deep breath she went downstairs to where she could hear her mother gripping about her not getting up early. Heading straight to the kitchen she popped her head around and glared at her mother.

“I am up it only takes 15 minutes to pick Matthew up. Do we know where he is staying?”

Lily looked off to the side and sighed.

“Where else do you think that blasted idiot is going to stay, he wants the most expensive hotel in town with a freaking suite.”

Jezzebelle rolled her eyes and grabbed a stack of paperwork that was sitting next to the phone

“Yeah its bad enough I do not want to read this blasted contract. He wants another 4 years and in this 4 years not only does he want us to go to the Grammys but also wants us to join other groups basically me because my voice is the one as the lead. He wants 6 major albums plus at least three world tours. A lot of photography shoots as well.”

Jezzebelle rubbed her eyes and sighed out load and started to look around. Her sister and friends were sitting at the table just staring at her for no obvious reason.

“Are you idiots going to come with me or am I going to be the only one to go get the prick. You know he is going to want to go straight to the hotel and then to one of the bars down the street.”

Anna smiled at her and it wasn’t a good smile it was the kind she was thinking of evil things smile the one that gives her goose bumps.

“I can go with you sis! I have no problem giving the guy a few punches.”

Belle smiled at her sister knowing she was up to no good, raising an eyebrow she stared at her.

“Why do I have a feeling you are going to do something that I am going to regret taking you along with me. I think you been hanging out with Kat too much.”

Her little sister had gone through a phase of being rebellious after being exiled. She had beautiful long blonde hair and into almost of being exiled for a year she had chopped it all off. Now she literally has short hair in which she styles mainly to one side. It looks cool but Belle preferred her long hair. She also ended up piercing her ears up to four studs on her right ear, left ear has two piercings.

“Are you feeling a tad bit sassy today Sis?”

Her sisters green eyes showed a little bit of the night demon in her.

“Why not he is always being a jerk every time he gets off that damn plane. Always saying how he can’t use our plane!”

Abby snickered and added her two sense into all

“We could always throw a pillow at his head and tell him to take a nap.”

Abbys beautiful red hair was shoulder length she also had striking green eyes. Her hair was the most beautiful color almost like the sun type red hair it glimmered, Jezzebelle was sometimes jealous of that hair.

Kay startled everyone and outright just started laughing.

“Oh my god! I could actually see her doing it!”

Snickering Jezzebelle started to head out to the garage. You could tell the last five years have actually been looking great for the exile’s. From the sports cars to sports bikes. Jezzebelle loved her speed. She wanted to ride her bike so bad but because she had passengers she settled for her Lamborghini Huracán. Originally it would be a two seater but because she custom ordered her car she made sure there was a back seat. The girls loved going on a ride together when they needed to quinch the Bloodthirst. Her sister got into the passenger side and Jezzebelle got into the drivers seat. Turning to look at her sister, she smiled as she peeled away from the garage. Her sister squealed as Jezzebelle pulled the car around the corner like a mad woman being chased. As they drove into the night to pick up their annoying boss, memories flooded her mind.

Age 12  

“Cool we get to go to Lady Sephora’s shop!”

The girls squealed with delight. They did it so loud Lazarus had to put a finger in his left ear as it echoed so loud it was like cannon fire. Jezzebelle covered her mouth and looked at her sister. Looking back at her father she shifted her head down.

“Sorry father, I didn’t mean to be so loud!”

Smiling Lazarus hugged his eldest daughter. He was delighted that they were excited to go with him.

“Its okay pumpkin, I know you have been waiting to come to the shop.”

The car they were in finally stopped at its destination. The driver got out and opened the door for him. Getting out he pulled on his jacket and made sure he looked presentable for the shop keepers. Being a council member kind of sucked at times as he had to make sure he didn’t look like some hobo off the street. As their king states, image is everything so everything had to be perfect. Jezzebelle and her sister got out of the car and were in awe. The shopping district was hidden from human eyes but not to anything of the paranormal. Jezzebelle was still trying to get info out of her father on how the district is even hidden from human eyes he always changed the subject on her. As the trio walked in together, Jezzebelle noticed a man behind the counter.

He had hair well past his shoulders and his blue eyes were looking down, he was fixated on a necklace he was obviously so into he didn’t notice the three walking in. Lazarus pretended to clear his throat to catch the guy’s attention. Looking up the guy looked frustrated that he got interrupted until he saw who it was.

“Oh I’m sorry Your Radiance. I didn’t realize you where coming in otherwise Lady Sephora would of greeted you!”

Waving his hand, Lazarus dismissed the guy.

“It is fine Lord Thomas, is she here?”

Smiling Thomas nodded to him.

“She is but right this moment she is refitting the King on his new clothes.”

“Do you know how long it will be?”

“She should almost be done.”

While her father and Lord Thomas were chatting Jezzebelle looked off to her side and saw gorgeous necklaces and earrings, going over to the case she saw a gorgeous red ruby choker like necklace and a vampire bat hanging down from it. She was looking at it so much she didn’t realize the King had been starring at her from behind.

“Beautiful isn’t it?”

Jezzebelle jumped so high she swore she almost hit the lights. Curtsying to him she apologized to him

“I apologize My Lord, I didn’t realize you were behind me!”

Keeping her head down she remained in her curtsy. She heard horror stories about how if you make him upset or angry he tends to rip out hearts and lope off heads in the heat of the moment. Her heart was literally beating out of her chest.

“I am not going to hurt you child you can stop bowing.”

Jezzebelle got up and looked right at him. He had the brightest blue eyes but like her fathers his held three types of shade. She noticed with his blue eyes that you could tell he had so much burden and responsibilities.

“My Lord I didn’t realize you were here otherwise I would have brought the girls another day to get fitted.”

The King turned his head to look at Lazarus, at the same time his eyes were off to the side glancing at Jezzebelle. His hair was well managed and was well past his shoulders. You can certainly tell he was an ancient his ears were pointed and when he spoke he had an accent. According to her father he came from France. He also had frightening fangs. The older you get the more the Bloodthirst takes it toll.

The King noticed Jezzebelle was looking at him or more than less was studying him.

“Child I find it a little disturbing that you are staring at me.”

Grimacing Jezzebelle bowed and went over to stand next to her father. Looking at him she could tell they were telepathically talking to each other. Her father dipped his head to the King and then looked at his daughters.

“Are you girls ready for Lady Sephora to size you?”

Both of the girls shook their heads in excitement. As they did that Lady Sephora walked through the door and smiled.

“Your Radiance what a splendid surprise.”

Lady Sephora had gorgeous black hair that was untamed. She had natural curly hair. Her eyes were brown. She was another ancient but wasn’t on the council. She was one of the Head Matriarchs that controlled her bloodline. Waving her hands for the girls to with her she looked at Lazarus.

“You do realize its going to take a while?”

Lazarus nodded and pointed to a chair near the door.

“I know how to sit and wait Seph.”

Shaking her head she gently nudged the girls into the room. As they were proceeding Jezzebelle noticed the King never left the room. He was looking at the case and Lord Thomas was showing him a few pieces of the jewelry set. Turning her head back around she went into the room.