Thank you again for those who are sticking with the story thus far. Trying to make sure I update daily. But, due to real life situations, there will be times I won't be able to, so thank you in advance for your patience.
After having several drinks with Tamsin, I decide to call it a night. I take her home and then head off to the penthouse. I wanted to get a good ammount of sleep before facing Evony. If you are not on top of your game, she will eat you alive. And, I am not about to let that happen. I check my phone one last time before heading off to bed. My heart soars as I see there are a couple messages from Bo.
Michaella, I really wish you would've stayed. I feel empty without you. Please call me~Bo
Sweetie*chuckles* Can I call you that. That kiss was amazing. Looking forward to seeing you again. I see that it is late and you must be sleeping. Wait, you're a dhampyr, do you even sleep at night. Well anyways, sweet dreams my love. Goodnight~Bo
I smile as I read that last message. Seems the movies are wrong yet again. Of course I sleep nights. I guess I'll have to educate her on the true facts versus fiction of vampires and dhampyrs.
I put the phone away and head off to bed. Dreaming of soft rose petal kisses and heated embraces. I wake up the next day with a start. Look at my clock. Shit, I've overslept. Take a quick shower, grab a quick cup of coffee, and change into clothes for my meeting with the Morrigan. Knowing I will be late if I drive there, I decide Vamp travel will get me there in time.
I arrive a few minutes later, with time to spare. I am greated by one of her assistants who takes me immediately to Evony's office and leads me inside. Evony waives off her assistant.
"That will be all Marcie, I won't be needing your services any longer. " her assistant heads out.
"Well, Michaella, what brings you here? Are you thinking of changing your status? Because if you are , we could have so much fun." I notice a slight seductive tone in her voice. She's already starting. I will set her straight, and have a little fun of my own while doing so.
I pat the pockets of suit and look inside my purse. Knowing her taste in activities, I toy with her just a bit.
"I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten my set of handcuffs."
She laughs. "Always the smartass I see, some things haven't changed since the last time I seen you. Perhaps we should start this meeting off with a drink, what you drinking these days, O+, B-, or AB?"
"I'm sorry Evony, but I never have blood this early in the day, it unsettles my stomanch" I snark. "Now are we going to stand here and have a battle of wits, or we going to get down to the reason why I am really here?"
"Michaella, no need to be rude, just making small talk. Are all vampires always this testy. If I didn't know better I would think you're part wolf."
She is slowly starting to get on my nerves. I don't have time for this. I must see if she knows anything that can be of help to me.
"Very funny, now let's get down to business shall we." I sit down on the couch in her office.
"i understand there have been some attacks recently in your territory, I need to know what you know of them. "
"You're wasting no time I see. Perhaps after I tell you what I know, we could discuss you're coming and joining my team. "
"Sorry to disappoint, as I have told you and every Light and Dark leader through the years, I will never swear allegiance to any side. I like where I am at, so just get that fool idea out of your head."
"Well, can't blaim a girl for trying." She winks.
Not missing the opportunity to hit her with sarcasm, I deicidee to reply and put her in her place. I will not let her take control.
"Girl, honey you haven't been that for what, 500 yrs or so. In fact I would say father time has caught up to you based on those crows feet near your eyes. I know of a good plastic surgeon that could help you with that, in fact, I have his number right here if you want it."
"Well, that wasn't very nice Michaella. Let's start this conversation over."
"Evony I have no time for this, I need you to tell me what you know about the attacks on Dark Fae and one of your own, Tamsin."
"How do you know about that, nobody was supposeed to find out. "
"Evony, when it comes to attacks on Fae, there's not much that escapes me. Now please let's just get this overwith."
"Well, from what I understand, the attacks were made by vampires that have decided to set up shop in my territory. My sources tell me they are thralls of a very powerful vampire. I'm still trying to find out who is controlling them. Tamsin, Dyson, and that Succubitch Bo are checking into that."
My anger started to rise just a bit after hearing what she referred to Bo as. But, I never let on that she upset me. I maintained my composure. I knew exactly who was controlling this group of vampires, but, I must tread carefully. Knowing my father may very well be behind them, brought a sudden chill to my spine. I decided to do a little prying, just to see if my suspicions were true. I knew the prison he was in was run by both light and Dark Fae. Only the baddest of the bad Fae were held there. And my father was most definitely as bad as they come.
"I might be able to help you with that. But, first I need you to do something for me."
"MIchaella, I am flattered, you coming to me for help. " Evony chuckled. "But, don't you know, my favors come with a price. Are you sure you're willing to pay that price should it come to that."
"Evony, there will be no deals. I don't play that way. Now, either you get me some information, or I will see to it that the great Morrigan is doing nothing to stop the attacks on her sure you want that kind of publicity, especialy with Vex waiting in the wings to take your place."
"Fine, what do you need?"
"I need to know if you could give me the latest prisoner list from Blodwyn Prison, and if there were any recent escapes from there?"
"Nobody escapes from there. It's escape proof. But, I can give you that prisoner list. I doubt it will be of any use to you. There's no vampires there currently in custody."
Shocked by this revelation. "Are you sure, there's no vampires there?" My blood turned cold. Seems my worst fear was coming to light. I just can't let her know,that the man I seeked and wanted dead may have escaped at least not yet any way.
"Yes, that list will be helpful. Please get it to me as soon as you can. It's important."
"Actually I can get it for you now if you like, can you wait while I have my assistant fetch it for me?"
"Yes, yes..I can wait. Thanks"
She gets on the phone and calls in her assistant who leaves and comes back a short while later with the prisoner manifest. She then gives it to me.
"There you go. Please let me know what you find out, I don't like Fae dying on my watch, looks bad to the elders."
"Don't worry, I will keep you posted. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go. Thanks for your help."
I turn without saying a word and head out the door, making no hesitation, I head home, call my assistant and tell her I will be working from home the rest of the day. I take out my laptop, as well as the list she gave me and start trying to match things in my database. There has to be someone there who knows something. I must look and see which prisoner(S) may have aided my father in his escape or who was weak-minded enough to be controlled by him. Time flew by as I worked dilegently on this list. Cross-referencing known associates of my fathers along with different types of Fae who could be manipulated. The day turned to night and I realized I hadn't fed all day. I went to my special refigeration unit in the kitchen and got me out some fresh blood supplied to me by my most recently aquired blood bank. I downed it quickly, Feeling my power return and quite refreshed , I headed back to my den. I was alerted by the sound of my phone going off, I looked down to see who it was. My heart did a summersault as I saw that the caller was...it was Bo. I needed to take a break for I had been working on this for hours. I answered the phone.
"Hey, love, what you need?"
"Well, I am in need of a certain dhampyr's company and posssibly get some more of those delicious kisses. Know where I could find one on such short notice?"
"Well as a matter of fact I might know of one, maybe two. But giving you this information is going to cost you. Big time."
I heard her laugh. It lifted my spirits.
"And what exactly is the price you seek for this information? Hmmm?..Name it."
"Well, I was thinking, that maybe if a certain succubus is willing, perhaps she could join me for a moonlight stroll. I know just the place."
" I know this succubus would be more than willing to take you up on that offer. Where do you suggest we meet?"
"I think the park would be just lovely. Meet you there in about 30 minutes. There's something I need to do first."
"Okay sounds good, see you there. Don't be late."
"I have no intention of being late, see you soon my lovely. Bye"
"Bye Michaella"
I put away all of the documents I was working on then slipped into some jeans and a nice blouse along with my leather jacket, then vamp traveled to the park. I found her waiting by the shore. She looked so stunning , her beauty completely took my breath away. I walked up to her, spoke her name, she turned to face me. And all the crap from the day, completely faded away. All that mattered was her. I took her hand, pulled her close and gaver her a soft and tender kiss, which she gladly returned. My heart was pounding. I pulled back from the kiss and looked in her eyes.
"You ready to go walk in the moonlight with me"
"Yes, that would be lovely, where you taking me."
I smiled. "It's a suprise now come her, let me hold you in your arms, and I will take you there."
She then wrapped her arms around me tightly. I could feel the heat of her skin through our clothes. It ignited the passion deep inside my soul. I wanted her firecely. My vampire blood was raging for want of her..I held her closely, her breath hitched when i did so.
"Close your eyes"
Once her eyes closed, we traveled like a blurr to a private beach on a secluded island that I owned.
"Now open them. "
She gasped when she saw where I had taken her.
"Where is this place, it is so lovely. You're so lovely"
She cupped my face in her hands and gave me a deep kiss, which seem to fuel the passion in my blood even more. I returned the kiss and soon, it was just us and the moonlight. We broke from the kiss breathless. I felt the chill of the ocean air, and noticed she was getting a little cold. She then looked at me with eyes filled with want and desire, a flash of blue sparked in them. I could tell she was feeling what I was feeling. She grabbed my hand.
"Let's go inside, it's getting a bit cold."
We walked hand in hand to my small vacation cottage. I led her inside, then motioned for her to sit on the couch.
"Would you like some wine."
"Yes, wine would be lovely." she then took off her boots and made herself comfortable and stretched her legs out across the couch. Damn it, did she have to look so beautiful and so hot. The blood rage continued to build. I felt a hunger burning deep inside. A hunger I had never felt before, not like this. I handed her the glass of wine and sat down beside her.
"This is wonderful, such a beautiful place you have here. In fact, I could stay here forever, if it meant being here with you."
I turned to her, gently caressed her face, then kissed her once more. I just couldn't get enough of those sweet lips. She then placed down her glass. And like a wildfire, all the passion that we were holding in, suddenly spilt forth. She took my face in her hands and pulled me to her while doing so she kissed me deeply, our tongues probing feeling searching. My body turned to liquid fire as her hands traced over my breasts and down the curves of my sides. The vampire blood lust raged. I kissed her long hard and deep. Her hands ripped open my shirt, and she cupped my breasts firmly in her hands. I lost myself in the touch, in the heat of the moment. I could see the succubus had awoken within her, she started to pull chi from me as the embrace continued. Never had I felt such hunger, such passion. I could feel her hunger in the press of her body underneath mine. Before I knew it, I lost control. My hands quickly made waste of her shirt. My God she is just beautiful,I thought as I looked down on her. All I wanted to do was devour every inch of her flesh. My mouth started placing tendiner kisses and nibbles first behind her ear, then as she turned her head to give me greater access. Hearing her soft moan, I fought with everything inside not to bite into her delicate flesh and make her mine forever. Her hands continued to work their magic on my flesh.
A growl escaped my lips, my eyes were glowing a deep red , my fangs fully extended as the passion consumed me. I looked in her eyes and saw that they were a brilliant shade of blue. She then sat up, pushed me back on the couch. Before I knew it, her hands had removed my bra. Her mouth was on my flesh and started their journey along my neck, then down across my collar bone. She occassionally pulsed me with that succubus energy. Touching kissing, nibbling. She traced the swells of my breasts with her tongue. So close to climax, I began writh and arch as the touches and kisses continued. Soon the passion was so great, painful in it's intensity. A deep pained grown escaped my lips. As she was about to continue her southerly journey, she looked at me briefly and saw that I was in full vampire blood lust mode, and the pained expression on my face. A look of fear came across hers, and she immediatley pulled away from me, and got up off the couch.
"I'm so sorry Michaella, i can't do this. I'm so afraid. I'm afraid we might..." she trails off and looks away, tears filling her eyes. The magic broken, I am back to my human form. I go to her and wrap my arms around her tenderly.
"MY love, what is wrong, what's with the tears, why do you tremble so?"
Bo turns to me, her eyes filled with tears. I cup her face in my hand and caress it.
"I wasn't prepared for this, all this passion between us. I got so caught up.." her breath hitches
"Michaella, it frightens me. I lost control. I can't..."
"You can't what, please Bo tell me, whatever it is you can tell me."
"I can't take the chance of hurting you, what if we go to far ,and I take too much from you? Michaella, I saw your face, heard your pain. I just won't take that chance, not with you. I have fallen in love with you. I think, we need to..." Her tears falling freely.
"We need to what Bo, you're scaring me. "
She then reaches up, caresses my face.
"I'm so sorry, MIchaella. But, I think we need to take a break. I have things I need to figure out, if we are to go any further. Please understand."
My heart falls to the floor, and shatters as it hits. Tears now filling my eyes. I've heard this many times before. They say break, which in truth means break-up. I take a step back, and look deeply in her eyes.
"A break, Bo we barely got started. How can you say that? We can control things, don't do this."
"Michaella, please take me home. " She says with a sudden heartbreaking coolness.
Seeing that she wasn't going to change her mind. I take her in my arms, for what I feel is the last time, and in a blurr I deliver her to her doorstep.
She caresses my face. I lean into the touch, then pull away a little.
"Please understand Michaella, I need time to sort this out. Please give that me."
Hearing the determination in her voice, I pursued the subject no further. Perhaps a hasty retreat from this was in order, I turn away and start to leave. She comes behind me and puts her arms around me. I stiffen at her touch, barely able to contain the pain I am now feeling inside. My heart is breaking.
"Michaella, I promise. I will be back. I'm begging you, just give me time. "She pleads.
Wanting to get away from the sadness. I touch her hand briefly, knowing it may be the last time I do so. I fight the urge to turn around and just hold her. I know in my heart it would be a mistake to do so.
"I will give you whatever time you need. I have waited a lifetime for you. I will not bother you any further."
"MIchaella, plese, it's just a break. Soon my love I will be back in your arms again."
She tries to squeeze me tighter. I pull away from her grasp, and head down the stairs.
"MIchaella, I love you." She yells as I walk down the stairs of the shack. I look up and see her tear filled face. The sight is unbearable. I look away.
"Yeah, I love you too, goodbye Bo, it's been lovely." Hearing the door shut,I stand there for a moment, absorbing what had just transpired. I look up to the window. y ears can make out the sound of her crying. It is tooo much for me, so I make my departure and travel in a blurr back to my place. I arrive there. And suddenly the pain of what I may have lost has hits me. I collapse in a pools of tears, holding my head in my hands...
Sorry folks, this had to happen. Not sure how long they will be apart, as there are some things they both need to work through before they can be together. So please bear with me.