"Why would they take you?" "My parents and Amelia's parents is not happy about certain things and wanted to have some fun of their own," Adom replied dryly, not willing to get into the details right then. His chest ached. The scars running across his body burned fresh, and he dug his fingers into his knee to keep from touching them. Without looking up, he knew both Sebestian and Rose were staring at him. Emma thankfully still had that children's tact that came from short attention spans and was hurriedly cleaning things up so that she could start doing something more fun. Rose began gathering more freshly made tonics and ointments and handing them to Sebestian along with instructions. "We should relocate before he tracks me here, and you two..." "Don't worry about us. We'll be in a safe place," Rose promised. "We'll return once Amelia is here." Adom looked to Rose and Emma. "I owe both of you so much." "It's never a problem, Adom. You have always done the same for us," Rose assur

They all began making schedules and listing what needed to be done until a tail in the corner caught Sebestian's, and cat entered the room. "Shit," Sebestian murmured and pushed away from the table. "I've got to go."He didn't wait to see the others' reactions and instead jogged after cat as he led the way back to the bedrooms. At least there didn't seem to be any attacks happening right then. He was still cautious as he entered each room, making sure that no one was hiding out waiting to attack.All he found was a half-awake vampire sitting up in bed. "I told you not to get him," Adom muttered as cat jumped back up onto the bed. Even while frowning at the cat, he still pets him on gently on the head."What's wrong?" Sebestian asked while studying him for any signs of another nightmare. It was hard to miss the bloodshot eyes or the strewn bedclothes. Even though Adom had managed to wake himself up that time didn't mean he wasn't just as upset by it all."Nothing. I'm fine. I woke up i

"And what would you like to talk about, Amelia?" Adom asked with forced calm. The way Amelia's knowing eyes bore into him made her feel like how far they are even as a cousins."There are many things I would like to talk about. How are you really doing for one thing? I know you do not always enjoy discussing personal matters in front of others. Now that it's only the two of us.""And seven cats.""And seven cats," Amelia admitted."I'm fine," Adom replied after a moment."Hm...and how many times do you think you've had said that today? You have been missing for five years and during that time you have been tortured in a horribly brutal manner. No one would be fine after something like that.""Maybe I'm not, but there's nothing I can do about that right now other than just...deal with it.""There are ways.""No, you know I can't do that. You yourself have called that a bad choice in the past.""This is different." Amelia did not condone the use of anything that messed with memories, bu

Adom wasn't ready. He found that out right in front of the door when his heart suddenly felt as if it had come back to life and was trying to jump right out of his chest. Amelia was supporting him because his body was still refusing to fully cooperate. He was actually walking like the seventy plus years he was rather than the fifteen that he looked."Small steps," Amelia whispered in his ear, and Adom was very glad that they were alone because he didn't think he could stand anyone else seeing what a mess he had become. "I'm here. I can easily stop any problems that might occur, but we both know Sebestian would never risk your safety."Adom released a long unnecessary breath. "It has been a long time since I have felt the wind.""I know."Adom nodded. "I believe I am ready now.""Then we will go." Amelia opened the door revealing the bright midmorning sun, and Adom instinctively stepped back.Amelia's squeezed Adom's waist reassuringly. "We can wait as long as you need.""No, now," Ado

"They're going back!" Amelia could hear the shouts sound as the flood of began to peel back. Her Gurds had held in most places. They had even disintegrated a few of the Alpha who had made the first attempts through. However, there was only so much magic one person could control, and her energy had eventual given out. Then it had fallen to the combined team of Alpha and beta to hold off the attacks."I don't see anyone," Alexander shouted."He's not here," Amelia replied. She had been searching for her throughout the fight, but they were nowhere to be found. Amelia knew it was the only thing saving them at the moment. They had drained her, and she had to clutch to the wall to keep herself upright. Her knees threatened to give out at any second, but she couldn't rest. Not yet. Amelia was too experienced to think were retreating out of fear."Something is wrong." Sebestian was looking at her with that oh so wise look that meant she was thinking the same thing. Something very bad had happ