The Death Dealers rode for all that they were worth. One, they had a lycan breading woman and two, she was bleeding heavily. The bleeding caused multiple problems. She could die before they reached the manor and they would never learn Lucian's camp location. Or the lycans will track them and catch them before they reach the manor. Or the worst case, it would cause them to lose control and give into the blood thirst. But luckily, neither one of those cinereous happened and they reached the gate without any problems. "Open the gates", Dmitry yells as they get close. The gates open and they slow down to a trot as they enter the court yard. "We have an injured woman! Fetch the doctor!" The physician comes running up, his white robe billowing out behind him.

"Is she a lycan", he asks as Dmitry hands her to him.

"We don't think so. We think she may have been a breeder. But the baby shifted and caused her to have a miscarriage and now she's bleeding heavily." He follows the doctor leaving the rest of his team in the court yard. "If we can stop the bleeding then maybe we can find where Lucian's camp actually is." The doctor looks at him surprised; this woman could mean the end of the conflict. They lay her out on the table and un-wrapped her. Her legs were covered in blood. She had long lost consciousness, but whenever she was moved she made small noises. But before the doctor could do anything to help her; he needed to know if she was a lycan or not.

"Go and grab the silver blade. We need to make sure. Even if she is I will still save her life, if I can." The doctor turned from Dmitry and began to wash away the blood so he could see well. Dmitry had to think fast. He knew she was a lycan and she would be tortured for the information and killed. He owed her his life and if he could save her then his debt would be repaid. Making it sound like he was looking for the blade pulled a plain one from his wrist sheaths. If they captured someone and they weren't sure if they were a lycan or not; they would take a silver blade and place it over their heart. If it burned the skin they would drive the blade through killing them. If not, then you became a slave or a Death Dealer. Without looking at the blade, the doctor places it over her heart. He nods in approval when nothing happens and they hands it back. "Go and fetch me some more water." Dmitry leaves and when he makes his way back Artos comes up to him.

"So what was the verdict", he asks.

"She wasn't a lycan. The doc is trying to save her know but I think she lost too much blood."

"We could always turn her", Atros offers. But Dmitry just rolls his eyes.

"Do you honestly think she could survive the change? She's already hanging on by a thread. Maybe later on, but right now…it would definitely kill her." Artos looked at him surprised; he hadn't thought of that. They finally got back to the med ward and the operating room was busy with the doc and his assistant. "I got your water." The doc just pointed to where he wanted it and then shoved them out the door.

"I'll let you know what happens. Now go and tell Viktor." And with that, he slammed the door in their face.

"So", Artos said unsurely, "who gets to tell Viktor?" And he casts a look at Dmitry telling him that he should do it. Dmitry just sighs and adjusts his armor as he makes his way to the great hall. Once he reaches the doors he takes one more moment to adjust himself before he goes to report to his master. Taking one more deep breath he pushes the doors open.

"So I hear you have an interesting catch", a voice from the far end of the hall says. Dmitry tries to keep his face blank of all emotions. He kneels before his master.

"Yes I do, My Lord." Viktor's eyes gleam with a cruel glint.

"Good; tell me."

Lucian's Camp

"Now do they think she is a lycan", Lucian was trying hard, very hard, to not lose his temper. Both Raze and Bowen shake their head. "Good. Now what do they think she is." He was speaking slowly so he wouldn't yell. If he yelled then all hell was going to break loose. Neither man answers him. Raze just stared at something off of Lucian's shoulder; stone faced and Bowen would not raise is eyes from the ground. All this was infuriating Lucian more. "WHAT DO THEY THINK SHE BLOODY IS", he yells. His eyes started to change and the pack began to shift uncomfortably.

"They think she's a breeder", Raze says, finally breaking the silence. "They think that we were using her to make new lycans instead of turning them. They also think that the baby shifted and that's what caused her to have a miscarriage." Lucian began to shake and change but he gained his composure and took a couple of deep breaths before he continues.

"This could be a good thing. It might buy us some time to get her out of there before they figure her out." He looks out at his men and sees their eagerness to go save their sister. "She's safe for the time being. They have better doctors and her survival is likely. But we must get her back before the next full moon or…" He didn't need to say anything else. They all knew what would happen if the vampires found out that she was one of them. Needless to say, none of the men got any sleep for a while.

Viktor's Castel

"Now tell me about your "catch"", Viktor sat upon his thrown sipping blood from a glass chalice. It made Dmitry very thirsty all of a sodden. He hadn't had anything to drink in a while. Swallowing slightly, he rises.

"Well My Lord", he begins, "my team and me followed the sound of what we thought was either a fighting lycans or a shifting one. We discovered blood and followed the trail. Once we got closer we fanned out and proceeded to enclose the beast. I came upon her first and saw that she was a human…"

"Supposed human", Viktor interrupted.

"Ah…yes…" that threw Dmitry off for only a moment. "She stated that she had a miscarriage because the baby shifted."

"So is it possible that she is a lycan?"

"No My Lord. When the doctor saw her he preformed the blade test."

"And you witnessed this?"

"Yes, My Lord," Dmitry said with a bow. Viktor only nodded and then turned back to his chalice. "Do you want me to interrogate her on the where a bouts of Lucian's camp?" Viktor turned his gaze once more to Dmitry. He tried to remain as neutral as possible as it seemed that Viktor was trying to read his soul.

"Very well", Viktor said. "Report any changes in her condition and the moment she tells us where it is." Dmitry bowed again and turned to leave. When he reached the doors Viktor spoke again. "Oh, and if she doesn't…kill her." Dmitry turned back to his master, Viktor showed no emotion as he sipped his blood.

"Aye, My Lord", and with that he closed the great hall's doors behind him.

Medical Ward

The doctor was in the process of cleaning up when Dmitry came back. "So how is she?" The doctor sighed and motioned for Dmitry to sit

"She's alive, for now. She lost a lot of blood, but she should survive. I'm not sure when she'll awaken. These next few days are the most crucial. If she remains stable then her chances of survival are high. But we'll just have to wait and see." Dmitry only nods and both of the men glance at the pale woman on the bed. Her face was almost as white as the sheets. "So what did Lord Viktor say?"

It was Dmitry's turn to sigh. "He wants updates on her condition and then once she's well enough we'll question her." The doctor nodded. "But if she doesn't tell us where the camp is he wants us to kill her." Once again the doctor only nodded, but his face was stony. He was a healer and hated to end life if he could help it. In fact, he hated being a vampire. "This woman saved my life a while back and it's my fault that the lycans got a hold of her. It's my fault that she's in this position." The doctor placed a comforting hand on his shoulder.

"No one knows how far the ripple of our actions will go. You mustn't put such burdens on yourself. If she helps then maybe you can turn her or let her go. You've saved her life; your debt has been repaid." Dmitry gives him a slight smile. "Well now I think I should go and finish cleaning the operating room and see about getting her some medicine and food. Keep an eye on her for me will you?" Dmitry nods and the doctor leaves him.

Once he is sure that the doctor is gone, he walks up to Rhian's bed. Even this close to death he still finds her beautiful. "Even if you survive there's no way we can be together." She moans a little in her sleep and he takes the rag from a bowl nearby and places it on her head. She quiets once more. Leaning in closer to her he whispers, "Please live and when you wake up don't tell them you're a lycan. I owe you a life debt. I'll get you out of here. Please live my wild woman." She makes another sound and he takes it as an agreement. "Good, now get some rest."

Lucian's Camp

A small group of men stood in front of Lucian awaiting his order. "You men will infiltrate the castle and find Rhian. If they were able to save her I want to know. And if so, the moment she is well enough I want you let her know that we will be saving her. Once everything is set we will break in and steal her back." They all nod silently. I will not lose another woman that I care about ever again.

A/N: hey guys. I hope you liked this chapter. I wonder how long Rhian will be able to hide who she is.

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