Alexander's P.O.V
I was sitting in my study, going over a few notes when Renfield came in. "Sir, the last son of the Everwood family has been murdered" he announced. "That's the last gentleman in the family that created me. Are there any other family members" I asked. "There is one more, a daughter named Skyla. She's been living with her closest friend. Her father had to keep this from her so he could keep her out of the grip of the order" Renfield answered.
There was silence before Renfield asked "What is the importance of the Everwood family exactly?" "The great grandfather was part of the group that sired me and killed Ilona. I swore I would take the blood of the first Everwood daughter born as revenge" I answered. "Then there will be one problem getting to Skyla; Lord Davenport has her captive and intends for her to marry his son" Renfield told me, preparing to leave the room. "Keep an eye or an ear open if anything about her turns up" I instructed. Renfield nodded and left. It would only be a matter of time before I would be face to face with the one bold maiden who would change everything in my life.
Skyla's P.O.V
The next day; Daniel and his father returned me to Lucy's, explaining that I had fallen ill and they had taken me with them so I could rest. Daniel told me about a demonstration ball tonight and that meant going to get a dress. I had never worn a dress as I had never attended a formal event.
After a light lunch; Lucy's other best friend, Mina Murray arrived and we left to go pick dresses together. I had to admit that I wasn't thrilled about putting a dress on but for tonight; I figured it would be worth it. After Mina and Lucy had gotten their dresses; they helped me find a suitable dress. "How did you end up engaged to someone like Daniel Davenport" Mina asked. "It was an arrangement. Truth is; I've only spent that little bit of time with him and I already loathe him" I replied. "Would you escape the marriage" Lucy asked. "If I met someone better then yes; I would in a heartbeat" I replied.
"You might meet someone better tonight at the demonstration" Mina replied. "That would be helpful" I told her as we paid for our dresses, got back in the coach and headed back to Lucy's to get ready for the evening. Mina's date, Jonathan Harker, a local reporter would be coming by to pick up Mina and I would see Daniel at the ball.
We were finished and getting ready to leave when a messenger arrived and gave me an envelope and a note. "Who's it from" Lucy asked. "Daniel" I replied. "What does it say" Mina asked. I took a deep breath and read the following message aloud "My dearest love; I am sorry I can't join you tonight but some business came up at the last minute. Please enjoy the evening but know I will be thinking of you tonight."
When I was finished; Mina patted my shoulder. "You said yourself you would escape this marriage. Maybe tonight; you will find someone better" Lucy told me. "You're right Lucy" I replied. With that; two coaches pulled up. Mina got in the one with Jonathan while I got in the other one with Lucy. The coaches started off and I stared into the night. Somehow; I had a feeling I would meet my destiny tonight and I waited to see what the night would bring.