All Chapters of The Vampire's Opal: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

The screeching tires, blaring horns, and voices of pedestrians on the streets below faded away. The small rooftop terrace suddenly wasn’t open enough. She needed the space to keep her courage and her thoughts straight.She stood from his embrace, pacing. Her hands rubbing the back of her neck, trying to relieve the tension that suddenly throbbed. Gathering her courage, she turned to face a now standing Malachy. “I may have taken a page from your book…”“What do you mean, ‘a page from my book’? What is going on, Claire?” He took a step towards her, which she answered with a step back. His outstretched hand fell to his side in defeat.With her arms wrapped around herself, the cool lake air whipped her hair around her face, which she quickly tucked behind her ears. “Do you remember that day in the mountains when Marian made us go on that ridiculous shopping trip in town and I left the last store before everyone else?”Hesitantly, she glanced up to see Mal standing as still as concrete, wi

She closed her eyes, begging the pounding to end. Her phone vibrated in her leggings pocket. Not even thinking, she reached in and hit the green answer button.“Hello?”“Hello, Little One.” That deep, smooth baritone voice instantly soothed her headache. Claire gripped the phone tighter, afraid this wasn’t happening. She quickly turned the camera on. She needed to see him.“What is going on, Mal? You just left last night. I’ve been worried and no one here is giving me any info. Hold on a sec.” She took off down the hall, ignoring the stares from the living room. Once inside the comfort of her room, she grabbed her laptop, turned on some music, cranking up the volume. She knew the others were trying to eavesdrop, so she would make it difficult for them, at least.“Ok. Care to explain?” She couldn’t hide the pain and anger in her voice. She made herself sit at her desk, looking out her window down at the street.“I needed to make sure everything was all right…”“Bullshit. Try again..” H

She swiftly turned her head to stare at Sean, a stupid, infuriating grin on his face. “We’re staying in an actual castle! HOLY SHIT! No wonder The Council wanted to have the wedding here.” She couldn’t contain her excitement. This wedding was going to look like it was ripped from a page from a fairytale.“Welcome to Opal Moon, Cupcake.” Sean couldn’t contain his amusement at the stunned expression on Claire’s face. Her mouth gaped and her eyes were wide with wonder and awe. She rolled down her window, sticking her head out while Sean slowed the vehicle so she wouldn’t fall. She was speechless. The white stoned walls stood out from the orange, crimson, and brown leaves of the surrounding trees.The “castle”, tucked away next to the side of a mountain, almost as if it was built into it. The closer they drove, Claire noticed a few much smaller houses spread throughout the range. They finally arrived in front of the massive packhouse when two pillars caught Claire’s eye. Atop both pillar

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as both bride and groom recited their own vows. Thankfully, Jordyn somehow hid tissues in her dress, which she quickly handed one to Claire. Both women dabbed at their eyes, trying not to mess up their makeup. The ceremony was coming to a close after the exchange of the rings. Jack winked at Marian, making her giggle, because they knew which part was next. Claire wasn’t focusing on what Xavier was saying; she didn’t think anyone was anymore. Her favorite part of any wedding had always been the first kiss, even though most of the weddings she’s seen were in movies. It still counted, right?As if out of a movie, the sun began to set behind the altar. The glass windows magnified the deep orange hue as it reflected around the couple.On cue, Xavier spoke once more. “I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may kiss your bride.”Not hesitating, Jack rushed to Marian, lifted her by the waist, spun her around and kissed her. The happy couple continued t

Mal placed his right hand on the small of her back and grabbed her right hand with his left. Goosebumps erupted over her exposed skin, making her shiver. He pulled her so close to him, she was afraid to breathe. “What are you doing?” she whispered as she tried to put some distance between them. But steel arms held her in place. Panic gripped her. He shouldn’t be dancing with her, touching her, holding her this close.But he was.She quickly looked around them to see if anyone was watching; all eyes were looking at them.“Love. Look at me.” Mal gently grabbed her chin with his thumb and forefinger, lifting her head to meet his gaze. “Let them look. I think it’s about time we stepped out of the shadows. Don’t you?”She couldn’t contain her smile. All thoughts of wondering if anyone watched them evaporated as she stared into his deep brown eyes. Eyes that looked only at her. “Your Highness, are you saying what I think you are?” Her heart hammered in her chest. He couldn’t possibly think