The Secrets We Keep
I am rearranging the order of the episodes. In my universe Zane died in the series finale, but embraced Caitlin against her will before his final death . Frank Kohanek was seriously injured in a fight with Zane, while trying to save Caitlin. This resulted in Cash embracing him to save his life. It has now been two years since these events and a secret from Caitlin and Cameron's past is about to be revealed. For this story, Archon ordered the deaths of Manzanita's Brujah in 1997., and it is now 2004. Julian and Caitlin love each other but things are strained,. Though they are seeing only each other Julian has not made Caitlin his mate, and he does not like the bond she shares with a certain Brujah.. I don't own any characters from the TV show.., But it really fun to make them do what I want! Enjoy!!!
"All right class settle down," a fifty-something lady stated to her science class full of high school seniors. "I know you are all excited about the
upcoming Prom and Commencement. But please keep in mind that your final exams are also coming up."
Chloe De La Cruz, hid her smile as her classmates continued chatting in excitement. Two weeks from now not only would she finally be
eighteen, but she'd be going to her prom and graduating high school as well. Chloe could care less about the later two.. She'd done this
before. She focused on the joy of turning eighteen.
Chloe smiled again. Mom had put her foot down and insisted that she attend a "regular" high school and learn how to socialize with kids her
own age. Chloe was a child prodigy, her IQ was off the charts.
Chloe was 5ft 7inches, flat tummy generous hips and a 34 D. She was what some would say a "brick house" with long sable hair that caressed
the small of her back and eyes so blue they seemed to haunt you long after you've looked into them. She was beautiful, and no matter how
hard she tried, she was the type of beauty that everyone always noticed. She was not unaware nor ashamed of her good looks, Chloe simply
wanted people to focus on her intelligence and her skills as a scientist. But for the love of her mother, Chloe endured the "farce" , as she
called it for four years. Little did her teachers and classmates know that She already had degrees in Biophysics, Chemistry, Engineering,
Psychology and Interior Design. And this all before the age of fourteen. Most parents would be proud of having a genius for a kid, but her
momma seemed to have develop an obsession with everything being normal. Chloe offered her mom her professional opinion, which had
promptly got her grounded for one month. So, to keep the peace Chloe had agreed to attend San Francisco Senior High School. She still could
not get used to being called, Natalie Elmhurst. Even after four years, there where often times when she would forget to respond to her
assumed name causing some pretty awkward situations.
Chloe fingered a business card which read 'Luna Enterprises.' She'd secured an appointment with the CEO, Julian Luna under the guise of him
sponsoring her company's research on nano-technology. She knew The Legacy Hotel and Casino would get his attention, and she was right.
She worked her ass off since the age of fourteen with no one being the wiser as to who it's owner really was. But somehow Julian Luna had
discovered, that Chloe was behind the major project and was shocked to learn that a "teenager" was in charge. With her original plan blown,
Chloe had agreed to meet with Luna for dinner to discuss his interest in her company, after he'd called her personally instead of sending one
of his corporate employees. He said that he liked her drive and wanted to know how someone so young had obtained so much influence and
capital. He'd also hinted at being a "mentor" and help her 'adjust" to the business world. This of course was code for "let me run your
company for you, cause I like your ideas but you are to young for such a big project and just let the big touch businessman with all the
experience take over." Chloe rolled her eyes. Not knowing what was worse, Julian's attempt to run her hotel or the fact that she was babbling
even in her own head. Not that it mattered, because Chloe De la Cruz had plans. In two weeks she'd be eighteen, the legal age of consent for
the Embrace. She may love her mother, but she was definitely her father's daughter, and he'd taught her well. Yes, all of this would soon be
over and she could get back to her real life. Her real family. Nothing would stand in her way, not even a Ventrue Prince.