When Nick said go home, I thought he would take me home to the house he shared with Greg. But the car turned into a building I knew so well, I didn't ask until we pulled into the basement parking lot. Maybe Nick is planning on taking some of his work home, I can imagine how long he's been out of work. "I'll just wait here." I said as he opened my door."You will wait here all night, Eleanor." Nick pulled the corners of his mouth up. He looks messy and handsome at the same time. His bearded jaw and messy hair stand in stark contrast to his usually neat appearance. Although his eyes still looked serious as usual.I want to kiss him.'Eleanor?" He raised his eyebrows, waiting for me to come out. Upon leaving I slightly wondered how many women like me had fallen under his charms. No, I don't think Nick ever flirted with women on purpose. Greg is more likely, the two brothers are like polar opposites. Nick took me to a smaller basement lift and took out a black card. I just realized that t
My eyes opened very quickly."Lana?" I muttered while looking at her standing in front of Nick, her hands tightly clenched into fists. Greg was standing not far from her. "What did you do to Ella?" She sounded a little hysterical when she asked Nick, and Nick seemed too surprised to answer."I'll take her home." She walked past Nick who froze in place. Lana's blue eyes looked really angry ... and on me. But only a few steps, Nick turned around quickly and grabbed Lana's hand until she stopped. The next second Greg gripped Nick's arm "Get your hands off of her." Greg's voice makes the hairs on my back prickle."You can't take her back." Nick paid no heed to Greg's warning at all, his gaze focused on Lana.Like a game of tug of war the three of them look ridiculous. Even though I could tell the atmosphere in the room was turning tense, I couldn't help but chuckle. My previously sad mood changed drastically when I saw those three people. I guess this is one effect of pregnancy."Of cours
(POV - Nicholas Shaw)Two hundred years ago nothing in my life was more important than power. Two hundred years later the only thing that matters in my life is a woman. If I could go back in time and tell my younger self about Eleanor, maybe the past me would just snort and forget.But now ...I put my right hand into my trouser pocket, my fingers touching the soft surface of the velvet in the shape of a small square. It took me a long time to choose it until I had to be late for home. But it's all worth the ring in my pocket right now. It was the ruby that I finally chose for Eleanor. Even from the first time I saw her I knew this ring would be perfect for her.I didn't plan for this at all, getting married isn't the most important thing right now.No, as long as I haven't gotten rid of Alastair then Eleanor isn't completely mine.But lately Eleanor seems to be getting farther away from me, no matter how close she is to my side I can feel her thoughts are far away from me. I want to
Somehow we made it through dinner with Greg and Lana. After I told him about my pregnancy, Nick was silent for quite a while. He didn't even look at me after that. For a moment I was sure He would leave me. I know I took too long to tell him but still no matter how much I tried to prepare myself, Nick's response still hurt.I can't remember how long I stood staring at his back until he suddenly stood up and muttered we would be late for dinner if we didn't leave soon. Dinner with Greg and Lana was the last thing on my mind, but I couldn't say a word against it.Nick didn't ignore me but he barely looked at me during dinner. When Greg poured Wine for me Nick exchanged it with a glass of water without saying a word, Greg just frowned slightly when he saw Nick's attitude. They were both still cold to each other. The only one who saved me that night was Lana, she distracted me for a while with our chat.The journey home was a torment in itself for me, or maybe for both of us.Nick didn't
Everything happened so fast.The sound of the bell woke me from sleep, I felt our bed move when Nick came down. I didn't know what time it was so I closed my eyes again, but the ensuing silence made me open them again and look at the digital clock beside my bed showing 2 p.m.The next second the sound of something breaking was heard from outside followed by Nick's voice shouting angrily. My heart seemed to jump in my chest cavity when the sound of glass being broken sounded again, in the middle of the darkness I got out of bed and put on my nightrobe."I will kill you if you touch her!" Nick's threat made me slow down my steps, with a beating heart my hand opened the bedroom door knob. Nick stood with his back to me with his body tense, He was only wearing his pajama trousers. But such a strong killing aura was emitting from his body that it made the fine hairs on my body bristle. He clenched his fists tightly and my breath caught when I saw broken glass and fresh blood flowing from h
(POV - Nicholas Shaw)They took me to one of the properties owned by the Alastair clan, several Volders and Leeches were already waiting for us. They were all wearing black coats that almost covered their faces. This clan is one of the oldest clans that still exists today so all the rituals are still performed in the ancient way, probably thousands of years old. The oldest leader is Dostov, nobody knows his exact age but my guess is he is 800 ... or maybe 1000 years old. In his entire life he has never turned someone into his Leech, he keeps his blood pure to this day.Maybe Greg is one of the strongest Volders right now, but when compared to Dostov ... No one knows for sure how strong Dostov really is, because none of his enemies managed to survive after meeting Dostov. All died before they could tell.The next leader is the second oldest Volder in this clan, Alastair. If the dead had been a member of this clan ... who was much younger and lacked power, perhaps they wouldn't have gath
"Nicholas ... "I opened my eyes again and looked at Dostov, everyone in the hall fell silent again waiting for what he would say next. "We accept your final request." He continued, this time his face looking friendlier, "It is an honor for me to fight the legendary Jack the Ripper."I looked into his clear blue eyes "But if I win, you have to let me go." I muttered under my breath. Murmurs filled the hall again followed by several angry sounding voices. Dostov raised a hand to stop the voices, "Of course, but you have to kill me first."The clan members moved to form a larger circle. "Nick." Greg whispered next to me, "Don't die." I turned to him and nodded slightly. Several people then brought Greg to kneel at the edge of the circle. Some of them whispered to each other enthusiastically, I don't think Dostov ever displayed his strength even in front of his own clan. Dostov stood up from his seat and untied my hands himself. He stretched out his hand to help me up. I stared at him fo
(POV - Gregory Shaw)I knew the moment Dostov managed to bite Nick, he wouldn't have another chance. Instantly five people from the clan stood around me to prevent me from rebelling. I screamed Nick's name and cursed until the only sound in the hall was mine."Dostova." Suddenly a female voice echoed through this hall, distracting the attention of most of these bastard clan members. I didn't take my eyes off Nick and Dostov, waiting for an opening to catch my guards off guard. "Nicholas Shaw is innocent." The voice spoke again. I know the owner of this voice. I raised my head quickly towards the source of the voice, my gaze met a pair of clear blue-gray eyes.Alice stood at the edge of the circle, she was wearing a short black dress and matching heels, her platinum blonde hair was tied back. A katana sling adorns her shoulder, her right hand carrying a slightly dirty travel bag. Her eyes shifted from me back to Dostov and Nick on the floor, it seemed Dostov didn't notice Alice's prese