I'd like to welcome you to the 10th story in my Moonlight Saga. Usual disclaimers apply, I don't own Moonlight or it's characters but I do claim my own original characters. So what else is there to say, when we left off in Illusions of the Past, everyone had their own things going on. Everyone is returning, don't you worry. Remember comments help feed the muses. Again I'll try and keep the updates coming as often as possible. So nothing else just enjoy. Also David's sire, William, also known currently as Ashton will keep using his new name from here on out.
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With Blood On Her Hands
Chapter 1: Start With I Do
Mick squeezed Beth's hand as they watched the beautiful ceremony. Beth glanced over at Mick and mouthed 'I love you' seeing it returned to her before turning her eyes back to the happy couple. Weddings were always full of love and happiness but to Beth this one seemed to have it in spades. All those who have overcome such obstacles seem just a little happier.
Beth wore a simple navy blue dress with a wide halter top with soft sheer ruffles that was fitted at the waist before falling freely to her knees that moved with her body effortlessly when she walked. Around her neck on a simple silver chain were the dog tags Mick had given her when they first got together with the special one added an inscription of their love hung between her breasts. She didn't wear them out very often, they didn't go with many outfits but she had wanted them with her to watch this wedding knowing she'd be thinking about their wedding. Mick wore a nice suit with a navy blue shirt to match her dress and bring out his eyes happy to get dressed up with his beautiful wife on his arm.
As the wedding ended the groom kissed his bride passionately but pulled back clasping each others hands as they walked down the aisle as everyone stood and cheered. Beth caught a glance at Jean and Josef who were sitting on the opposite side from them seemingly caught in the same thought stealing a kiss. Josef wore a soft rose pink tie to match with Jeans strapless knee length dress matched simply with a string of pearls.
Keeping his hand on the small of Beth's back Mick leads her with the crowd into the adjourning room that would hold the reception that would spill out onto the balcony. They made their way over to a table with Josef and Jean meeting them there, "It was beautiful."
Josef kissed his wife's neck, "Not as beautiful as you."
Jean smiled at Josef, "My Prince Charming."
Mick pulled Beth's chair out for her before taking his own seat, "This was special. They deserve this, they went through so much."
"I'm glad we could help," Mick watched as the happy couple came towards them. Peter and Sabrina Sharp, former clients. Peter had come to them looking for Sabrina knowing she had been taken when she hadn't showed up and he'd been right kidnapped by a twisted vampire who had a collection of women to play wife. They had always considered each other man and wife but it had never been official, once they had saved her along with the other women they vowed to make it official inviting Mick, Beth, Josef and Jean to the wedding. Josef had been part of the rescue team and Jean was still a great deal of comfort to Sabrina counseling her and the other women after the ordeal.
Sabrina and Peter took turns giving hugs and shaking hands with the four of them, "We're so happy you could make it." Sabrina was radiant in her wedding dress you'd never know the horror she had faced.
"It was a beautiful wedding," Beth acknowledged. "We were more than happy to come celebrate this with you."
Jean agreed, "You deserve this. We wish you all the happiness in the world."
Peter held his bride close, "Thank you all for everything. Without you I might not have my beautiful bride in my arms."
Mick pulled Beth into his arms as well, "Today is a happy day. You two get back to your party."
Peter and Sabrina said their good byes then made their way around the party. Mick helped Beth sit back down as Josef did the same for Jean, "You said Kayla was spending the day with Alice?"
"She is," Mick nodded. "Those two are almost joined at the hip."
"Kayla's already asking when we can go back to the cabin and if next time we make sure she can come too."
"You are welcome to use it whenever you'd like," Josef offered.
Jean looked around at everyone having a good time enjoying the festivities making sure to catch the eye of the brides' maids. The women that were being held when Sabrina was taken, the ones rescued with her had all been brides' maids. They had bonded over their ordeal and were slowly moving past the event some faster than others. "Sometimes my job is hard," she said aloud. "Hearing the horrible stories these women come in with, but seeing them like this," she nodded towards the girls who were smiling happily, "it makes it worth it."
Josef gives her leg a reassuring squeeze. Her heart was so big and kind he knew her passion for helping took a toll on her. "Actually after the reception I was hoping to talk with the two of you about one of my patients."
"Go ahead," Beth encouraged her friend.
"Not here, I don't wish to spoil such a happy event."
Seeing they needed to change the topic Josef asked the question he had been wondering about, "Have you made any plans yet for our little angels birthday?"
Beth shook her head, "No nothing for the party yet. We've done some shopping but that's about it. I'm going to talk with Kayla about a party theme tomorrow."
"Are you planning on having it at your house?"
Beth smiled at Jean, "Yeah we are. We thought about asking to throw it at your place so the kids could swim but Kayla and her friends love the tree house so much we figure they will have fun with that. Maybe rent a bouncy house too," she looked at Mick to see his expression to her last idea that'd just come to her.
Mick raised an eyebrow, "A bouncy house?"
"Yeah come on Mick kids love them?"
Mick leaned forward and kissed the top of her head, "I'm sure it will be a hit."
To Be Continued…
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