It had been four months since the night she and Kaname had made love. She remembered waking up that morning, alone and shivering in bed. He had left the window open, and although he had placed the cover over her, it ended up halfway down her body.
She remembered the note he head left, explaining why he had let her wake up alone. She had a feeling, ever since her eyes had opened from and exhausted sleep, that he regretted their night together.
She called his house later, hoping to at least hear his voice. He had left to see the counsel, and he wouldn't be back for months.
Lilah pulled on her hair, breaking her reverie. Yuuki smiled down at the young child and picked up her bottle from the table in front of her. As her ward drunk the milk, she smoothed back the blond curls, placing small kisses to her forehead. She rose and placed Lilah in the crib, smiling in triumph as the child simply drifted to sleep.
She found herself in front of her mirror minutes later, with only her undergarments on. She twisted her body gently to the side, and then placed her warms hands on her slightly swollen abdomen. She didn't think he planned it, or even cared, but their lovemaking had born fruit. She was going to give birth to Kaname Kuran`s child.
Provided he or his wife didn't kill her when they found out.
With a sigh, she slipped on her gown and walked to her small desk. She picked up the letter addressed to him that she had written the day she had found out she was pregnant. She figured it was time, though, and called Zero to her.
The Kiryu boy eyed her with suspicion, but agreed to deliver the letter anyways.
"I trust only you to deliver it to him." She informed him softly. Zero turned towards the door, then paused. He looked back at her, a strange emotion in his eyes.
"Has he hurt you?" he asked her. Yuuki smiled.
"No, Zero. Thank you for your kindness, though." She watched as he nodded, satisfied, and left.
But he didn't miss the hand she had rested so gently on her stomach.
…
Sara Kuran lounge on her couch, gently sloshing the contents of the wine glass in her hand. She hated when her husband left, because when he did, she was reduced to the filthy blood tablets meant for unwed vampires.
Those like that bitch Cross Yuuki. She thought to herself, sneering the girl's name. She had smelt her all over Kaname when he had come into the room to pack his clothes. And it wasn't just the usual irritating smell when he visited her to see Lilah.
No, she knew he had slept with the little whore.
The wine glass in her hand shattered, spilling its bloody contents over her parched white dress. She ignored it and stood up, fury washing over her in waves. It took the sacrifice of a few more items in the room before she was calmed.
A sickening plan came to mind, and she curled her blood red lips in a cruel smirk. She would make sure that Kaname would never romp in the bed with that…girl again. By the time she was through with Cross Yuuki, Kaname would no longer find the little bitch desirable.
A laugh echoed through out the room, and she turned her bloodlust eyes to its owner.
"Rido." She said, as he walked into the light.
…
Zero was led into a large study, and then bowed in respect to the pureblood Kuran.
Kaname, in return, simply ushered for the silver haired vampire to the desk.
"I have a letter from Yuuki Cross, Lord Kaname." He said through gritted teeth. Kaname seemed to perk up a little (A/N:Haha, I love that sentence..) and reached out his hand for the envelope. He opened it with care, and then slipped the paper out of its cocoon.
Zero watched as Kaname`s face darkened, then raised his eyebrows as the pureblood crumpled up the paper in his fist, a troubled look on his face.
"Bad news?" he couldn't help but ask. Kaname raised his head and looked at Zero. He had forgotten for a moment that the messenger was still in the room.
"You may leave." He calmly dismissed him. Zero ground his teeth in frustration, but did as he was told.
Kaname waited until the door was closed, then called out for Siren.
"Yes, milord?" she bowed.
"Tell my driver to prepare my car. I'm going to visit Yuuki. Do not tell the counsel where I am, no matter what. You know the consequences should you do so." He waved his hand and dismissed the woman. Siren bowed again, and then left in a blur to fulfill her order.
Kaname leaned against the window and let out a frustrated sigh. Oh, Yuuki. I am terribly sorry for putting you in this situation.