Down on My Knees

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Chapter 4

Nicholas

Monday, midnight

My hand twitched as I woke up and sat up on my bed slowly. I haven't been sleeping a lot lately. My heart feels empty without Lucy here. I miss her so much, but I have to stay away from her. I caught myself several times in the midst of going to her house. I wanted to see her so bad though. I was lost in my thoughts of Lucy.

"Who are you and what did you do to Lucy?"

Logan? What was he yelling about now? He probably can't find his cuffed sleeves again. Wait, what? Lucy? What happened to her? I began to panic and rushed to his room as my family members were already standing next to him.

"You'll know who we are when you come to get her. Don't come late. I don't know how long I can resist the sweet blood dripping from her body. It's only a matter of time before my companions and I give in to the temptation." I could hear a person say on the other end of the phone.

Who the hell was this person? They were going to pay for even thinking about drinking from Lucy. I was beyond angry now. They took Lucy. I have to save her. Then, I felt myself being restrained by Marcus and Sebastian.

"Let me go!" I glared at them.

"Nick, you can't just go running into a place like that. They're probably prepared to fight us since they decided to kidnap Lucy. Don't be reckless!" Quinn shouted at me.

"What? And let her die? I'd rather die trying to get her out of there then let her die like that." I retorted hotly.

"Calm down. We'll figure something out." Liam said calmly.

"We can call Kieran and Hunter. They'll save Lucy. They have more numbers than we do. That should work. In the meantime, Nick, you stay on the line and try to buy as much time as possible so they can slip in without being caught." Conner said calculating.

"I'm going to tear those asses apart for taking her. Give me the damn phone." I could feel myself losing control.

I didn't even notice Solange in the corner of Logan's room until she spoke up in a small voice.

"Nick, we can't hurt Lucy again."

"… I know."

Lucy, I know that you'll be in pain for another while, but it'll all get better soon. The earlier you forget me, the less it'll hurt. I'm sorry for saying what I'm about to say, but I need you to move on. I love you and this the only way I can protect you.

Kieran

Monday, midnight

I was going to class when my cell phone starting ringing. I glanced at the name on my phone without a care.

I froze.

'Nicholas Drake calling…'

I picked up immediately, knowing that he wouldn't call if it weren't for an emergency.

"What's wrong?" I asked hastily.

"Lucy's in trouble. She was kidnapped by a group of vampires after us."

It was Helena. I jumped a little at her dangerously venomous tone.

"Where is she?" I inquired Helena, trying to get as much information from her.

There was a shuffling sound.

"Kieran, remember that chip tracker I gave you?"

Nicholas.

"Yeah, what about it?"

"It's to track Lucy. I need you to save her. Take as many people with you as you can. I think they're armed so be careful."

"… What do you mean? You're not going to save her?" I asked shocked.

Only silence answered me.

"… No." He said softly.

"Why aren't you going? She's your girlfriend, isn't she?" I asked furiously.

I began to lose my temper. I've kept an eye on Lucy for Solange and frankly, she was worse than I thought. All she could do was weep about the Drakes leaving, but I wouldn't blame her. She practically spent her whole life with them and now they were gone, leaving only her happy memories of them to get her through the pain. I couldn't help but feel bad for her. I've never seen her so… vulnerable. She always tried to be strong and feared nothing. I mean, she did break Nicholas's nose several times and thought nothing of the time she almost died because of the Hel-Blar.

I know Nicholas didn't want to leave her as much as she didn't want him to leave, but was he really going to stand by and watch as those damn vampires were going to kill her? I was mad now.

"She's been having it rough ever since you guys left for her so-called 'good'. She cried for 2 days straight and then she gets kidnapped because of you. Isn't it ironic how you guys left to protect her and yet, she get kidnapped not even 48 hours after you leave? What the hell was the purpose of leaving when you just put her in more danger?"

I was yelling at him at this point. Who was he to think that just because the Drakes disappear that everything will be alright!

"I know!" Nicholas shouted through the receiver, "… I know. I know I've hurt her, but it'll go away at some point. She'll forget about us soon enough. When that time comes, she can live a peaceful life without having to worry about vampires... and us. I want her to have a normal life and I will make sure she does if it's the last thing I do!"

His voice was firm and at the same time, straining. If I didn't know any better, I would've thought he was struggling to keep his emotions from overflowing. Considering the situation Lucy was in, maybe he was.

"She's near The Bower. I'm going now." I felt the need to tell him her location, "I'll call you when it's over."

I didn't wait to hear his reply as I hung up the phone and rushed to Hunter for back up.

Lucy

Tuesday, evening

My eyes fluttered open as I felt the sun's warm rays on my skin. I tried to sit up only to find that I didn't have complete control over my limbs. I lay back down on the soft bed as I stared blankly at the white ceiling. I tried to recall what happened, but nothing came to me.

"You're awake."

I whipped my head in the direction of the feminine voice.

Hunter.

"Hey," I started but winced as I heard my voice was raspy and thick with sleep.

"Hey," She smiled softly, "I wasn't expecting you to wake up so quickly. Lucy, you're lucky you're alive with the amount of blood you lost."

"What happened?" I asked curiously.

"Natasha's slaves kidnapped you to use you as bait to get revenge for their Queen. Their target was the Drakes. You should've seen their faces when we invaded and staked them all to dust." She said trying to lighten the mood.

I began to remember the events of last night.

The pain, the torture and... the heart-break.

"… How'd you know I was there?" I was hesitant to ask.

I was afraid of her answer. I didn't want to know how, but somewhere deep inside me, I wanted to know if it was Nicholas who called them to save me. I wanted to know if he still cared about me even after he said those hurtful words.

"Kieran had a tracker on you. Well… Nicholas did. He called Kieran last night, telling him to save you." She said as her eyes averted to the tiled floor.

"Oh…" I didn't know what else to say after remembering the groundbreaking words he dared to utter.

"I heard what he said from those vampire bitches. You were crying in your sleep too." She started softly, "I think he still loves you. If he didn't, he wouldn't have called Kieran to help you. His actions contradict his words, Lucy."

"… He said he doesn't love me anymore, Hunter." I felt tears run down my face.

"Lucy, you should know that none of the Drake brothers would admit that they love someone even if they had a stake pressed to their chest. Never believe a man by his words, but by his actions. He loves you, I know so." She said reassuringly.

"That's true. They probably wouldn't say they adored me even if their lives depended on it." I giggled slightly, wiping away my tears.

"Now that you're feeling better, I have to tell you some news. Kieran signed you up for the academy. He thinks it would be safer if you knew how to defend yourself if you ever end up in the same situation again."

Only then did I realise I was in the academy's infirmary.

"Finally, someone sees things my way. Now I can really kick some vampire ass." I grinned.

ONE YEAR LATER

"Dear Lucy,

We're coming home.

- Solange"

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