I don't own vampirates. All characters , names , places are owned by Justin Somper the author of the Vampirates series.
I just enjoy play with the characters :)
Prologue
The sun appeared on the horizon and Grace was in the deck of The Diablo looking to the sea with a little hope in her eyes. Her body could be in that ship, but her heart was flying into another one, a ship that was the destiny of all her latest thoughts. She was so distant thinking about her dear Vampirates that she didn't realize someone was approaching her until this someone touched softly on her shoulder. A peace sensation caught Grace while she closed her eyes and whispered one name… "Lorcan…"
"No, Grace" Grace quickly opened her eyes. Tears became visible as she reached for the person to whom that familiar voice belonged to. She hugged Connor powerfully and started to cry. "Grace,"- Connor hesitated –"I know about the time you spent with the Vampirates. I know that you miss them… and I understand that you like those things but…" – He stopped as he felt Grace driving herself away from him. She didn't like to hear that word. How can you call them things? You don't know them. They are my friends and you have to respect them in spite of being vampires… Grace thought but she decided to take a deep breath, clean her eyes and keep her mouth shut. After all, she was too upset to argue. "What I mean is"- Connor started again – "You have to let them go Gracie!"
"I know, Connor. I know, but it's hard. I like those people and I miss them" Well, not exactly people but I still missing them anyway, Grace thought to herself.
"I know and I understand, but I can't see you like this, Grace. You've been upset since the day you found that weird ring and I'm starting to worry with you."
"I'm sorry, Connor! I'm fine, I really am. I just need time to… to… to let them go" just the simple action of thinking about it scared her. Would she never see the ship again? Was that passed day the last one that she would see Darcy and Lorcan? Of course it wasn't! But Grace didn't know that yet.
"Ok. I think that you didn't get any sleep last night, am I right, Grace?"
"Well, I tried but I couldn't sleep… too many thoughts in my head" Grace confessed, trying to force a smile "I think it's better if I go back to my cabin and try to get some sleep. I'm a little tired now."
"I think that's a great idea and if you need anything, anything at all, I'll be here for you, Grace. Just call." Connor said.
Grace nodded with her head and kissed her brother's cheek before leave.
