Jay handled the phone calls from her and Angel's parents. They worried on why their youngest daughter hadn't come to visit them. They worried as well because they hadn't heard from her in weeks.

Jay reassured them that Angel was just ill, that they couldn't possibly see her in the current state she was in. Their parents wanted to come to Mark's palace, but Jay said that their coming there wasn't necessary and that she was taking good care of her little sister.

Mom and Dad wanted to be posted every day, every hour, on Angel's mysterious illness. Jay agreed to it and she did just that. She hated lying to their parents but if they knew of what Angelica really had been through, they would freak out, to put it lightly.

Their parents were worried, anxious, and pissed at Mark, but Jay tried to veer that anger from the Vampire king, but their mother had made her mind up about him.

So had their father.

Jay sighed. If they only knew what had happened to their youngest daughter. They knew Mark and Angelica were destined mates, but they wanted to see Angelica themselves. If Mom and Dad knew of what truly happened to Angelica, they would definitely despise the Vampire king then and would lash out at him in the worst way possible…

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This was now the third day and my body felt completely rejuvenated. Many scents wafted into my nose; from the smell of the trees mikes away to a blade of grass just outside the palace as it was earthy and lovely.

I could smell the soft lavender scent of the coverlet beneath me and I could smell Harley's soft vanilla shampoo. I sensed Jay and Glenn were near, in another room or part of the palace. Harley was always by my side as well as Jay until nightfall or other circumstances arose. I wanted to thank them so much for taking such good care of me.

Then I smelled Mark's scent; Sandalwood and the Aeroso air. So clean, so fresh. So Mark… I sensed that he wasn't near, and I wondered why. I couldn't concentrate on much because I felt… Different.

Like I changed somehow as everything was intensified from the scents to my senses to the sounds and soft creaks the palace made. Everything seemed different now. My heartbeat was stronger, one I wasn't familiar with.

The last memory I had was of electrocuting the beast; no shocks like what I've done before but real electrocution. Did Phangels have the ability to electrocute as well? I remembered everything up to the point of the blackness that enveloped me in the end.

If I could hear more crisply and smell and sense people and things more clearly, then was I altered somehow? And if I was altered, would I be all right?

This all made me wonder if I was still a Phangel. Of course, I had to be but if I weren't, then what the hell am I? No, no. I'm still a Phangel.

Mark is a Vampire so could he possibly have changed me from one species to another? Could he? Naw.

That was just absurd…

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Harley soon noticed something glowing from the corner of her eye. She looked toward the nightstand and grew wide eyed. Angelica's rose was blooming with a soft glow as she then looked at her. Angelica's breathing was steady as her heartbeat was strong.

'She's alive!' Harley thought with excitement. She couldn't wait to tell Glenn and Jay as she appeared in their room, informing them of what she witnessed.

They agreed in seeing Angelica immediately. Smiling, Harley then appeared in the Vampire king's room only to find it trashed. Her smile faded when she saw the king looking out of his broken window.

He was thinner, his hair was dirty and mussed. Did he hate himself that much to the point of drastic physical alterations? He must have because of his thinness; it looked so bad on a man as big as he. The thinness was an exact example of how drastic this physical alteration was.

"What is it, Harley?" He asked hoarsely then winced.

Harley winced at the sound of her king's voice as well. She shook her head then stepped over the ripped apart furniture and glanced at the walls. There were slashes within each and it made her uneasy to be in there now. She shook her head once again then stopped beside the Vampire king and looked up at him.

"Your queen will awaken soon, Sire."

His emerald gaze snapped to hers and widened.

"You're positive she'll awaken?"

Harley nodded. "She's a stronger woman, Sire. I sense this."

"So then how do you know that she'll awaken soon?" He asked, looking at the Witch still.

She shook her head. "It's a feeling I feel in my soul. Also, her rose is blooming, glowing so beautifully. I was hoping you would come with me and be there when she awakens."

He then looked away and shook his head.

"No, I don't want to see her. After what I caused to happen to her, I just can't, Harley." He said as hurt and guilt filled his voice.

Harley frowned now. "But Sire, she needs you as you need her."

He looked down and sighed. Harley placed her hand upon his arm.

"Sire, you did what you had to do to save her. She loves you no matter what. Now she is stronger and you both can now live together for eternity."

Mark still shook his head. "No, you don't understand, Harley. I have doomed her soul."

Harley's eyebrows rose. "What? Now wait a damn minute here. You doomed her soul? No, no, I don't think so. If anything, you saved her soul by saving her from the beasts' offspring and a painful death. I wish I had someone of your courage and bravery, Your Highness. You saved her life and I respect and admire you more."

He looked at her then with furrowed eyebrows and a frown.

"Why?"

"Because you never gave up on your journey. You believed and fought for your mate when many would've given up, but you didn't. Angelica is one lucky lady to have a man like you, Mark Calaway."

He never knew he affected those around him so greatly as he stared down at her. 'She respects and admires me? Wow, that makes me really happy.'

She removed her hand from his arm and raised an eyebrow.

"She'll be awaking soon and when she does, will she be seeing the face of her fierce king?"

Mark turned toward his trashed bedroom and looked at it. He belonged by his female's side; not alone and fucking miserable like he was now. Angie was his life, heart, and soul. His emerald gaze met Harley's bright blue gaze and he nodded.

"Yes, she will be seeing me."

Harley smiled brightly. "Great! Come, it'll be soon, Sire."

"Thank you, Harley, for everything."

She nodded. "You're welcome, Your Highness."

With that, she disappeared. He then looked down at himself and grimaced. She couldn't see him like this, so he flitted to the bathroom and hastily pulled his filthy clothes off then climbed into the shower. He began bathing, his mood lifting as he anticipated on seeing his beautiful female…

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Glenn and Jay appeared within Angelica's bedroom after cleaning themselves up a bit. After the battle, they didn't do much but sulk. Jay knew that her sister would survive no matter what was thrown her way.

Angelica was one strong woman as Jay was indebted to Mark for saving her and she didn't think he was such an egotistical or egocentric prick, like she thought before. Angel loved him, and Jay knew they were mates so there wasn't much she could do about that.

Glenn knew how much Mark loved Angelica. That was why he brought most of the supernatural creatures to the Underworld. He knew as well that Angelica was a stronger Phangel, one of the rarest beings of the supernatural world.

She would be nearly indestructible, and he also knew that Mark would thank the Ancients for such a feat. Soon this family would grow as well as his own.

Mark and Angelica, King and Queen of the Vampires and he and Jay, King and Queen of the Wolves.

It had a nice ring to it.

Glenn knew he would have done the same thing Mark had in a heartbeat for Jay.

He wondered if his closest friend was all right as he and Jay appeared in Angelica's room. Jay's eyes grew wide when she saw her younger sister. Angelica looked so strong now as her image would make those who threatened anyone close to her cringe and tremble with fear.

She was beautiful but dangerous. She could now manipulate her powers at will, which made Jay smile. Angelica and Mark belonged together as they would make a powerful couple. And now, Angelica St. John was a Healer.

She could now heal those whom she loved but punish those who hurt or maimed the innocent.

Anyway, with Mark being a Vampire, he would only feed from Angelica from now on. Jay idly wondered how it must feel to be bitten as she gazed down at her sister.

"I cannot wait until she wakes. I have missed her dearly." Jay said then sighed.

"I know, love. She will awake soon, I know she will." Glenn said reassuringly.

She looked up at him and smiled softly.

"How am I so lucky?" She asked softly.

He looked down at her and caressed her cheek gently.

"It is I who is lucky."

She stared up into his eyes as her heart swelled with love for him.

"You are so sweet, Glenn Jacobs." She said, her voice just above a whisper.

His eyes grew hooded when a delicious shock bolted down to his groin. Her voice made him harder than he'd been in years, and Ancients help him, but he liked it.

He nodded. "Yes…" He growled.

Jay's eyes widened, and they slowly leaned closer but before their lips could meet, Harley appeared in the room. Jay sighed and laid her hand on Glenn's chest as Harley spotted a huge smile upon her face. Jay cocked her head slightly.

"You seem happy, Harley. I am glad." Jay observed with a smile.

The Witch nodded. "Yes, Your Highness. The Vampire king is coming anytime now!"

Jay's eyebrow rose. "Now he comes? What about when Angel was recuperating? Why did he not come then? I cannot help but to not like him for doing that."

Harley's eyebrows furrowed and her smile faltered.

"If it wasn't for the Vampire king saving her, your sister, the Vampire queen, she would be burning in the Underworld now."

Jay's eyes widened, and she crossed her arms against her chest stubbornly. Harley then waved her hand in the air, dismissing Jay's words and actions.

"The Vampire king is coming, and your sister will be awaking soon! So no arguments between you and him. Now I shall dress Angelica for this joyous occasion!" Harley said then used her magic to change Angelica's outfit to one that rose to the occasion with a smile upon her face…

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Mark chose a pair of black slacks and a black long sleeve silk shirt. He towel dried his long hair then ran his fingers through it. He wasn't the type of man to primp himself before a mirror, so he stood outside of the bathroom door, making sure he had taken care of himself. He then eased over the broken furniture before his dresser when he caught a glimpse of himself in a nearby mirror.

Willing himself to stand before it, he looked at his distasteful reflection. Tired green eyes stared back at him. He told himself repeatedly that he did a good thing of saving Angie and maybe sacrificing his sanity for her in the process.

Would she be thankful for what he had done for her or would she forever despise him? At this point, he didn't know the logical answer to that question.

But before any of this began, he did know the answer; a point in his life that seemed so far away now. He knew of fellow Vampires that were crazed or half crazed like he was now.

They all possessed black eyes, a sign that the beast within them had solely taken over them. He shook his head now, hoping he wouldn't become crazed to the point of no return.

He needed to feed soon, and he needed to feed from Angie.

He killed that fucker with the help of his female. He was proud of Angie, but he vowed that he wouldn't kill another, and he planned on keeping that vow for his queen. She wouldn't want an evil king and he knew that he had it in him to be evil.

He didn't want it to get that far as he hoped it wouldn't.

Bluish purple smudges stood out beneath his eyes as his skin was paler than usual. Would she recoil from him or would she accept him like she had in the garden? There was only one way to find out and he had to admit, he was more scared than he'd ever been in his long life.

He sighed then carefully returned to the dresser and pulled out a pair of black socks. He pulled them onto his feet then straightened and took a deep breath. Ancients, he was exhausted but the thrill of seeing his queen overrode his ailments. He smiled softly then flitted to Angie's room…

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Glenn and Jay sat upon the chaise lounge by Angelica's bed and watched on as Harley smiled at her handiwork then sat down in the chair beside the bed. She had changed Angelica's clothing from a purple nightgown to a deep turquoise gown. Harley knew the Vampire king would love the color on his queen because it would match her eyes. Her eyes were still turquoise, right?

Angelica didn't kill anyone or was changed into another species, so her eyes would still be turquoise. Harley breathed a sigh of relief as Mark suddenly appeared within the room. Glenn's eyes grew wide and he quickly stood.

Mark looked at his friend then inclined his head. After a moment, Glenn lumbered to Mark and hugged him. Caught off guard, Mark frowned but slowly wrapped his arms around his friend.

"I'm glad you came, Mark. We've all been worried about you." Glenn said when he released Mark.

A smirk grew upon Mark's face as Harley and Jay stood in unison. He thanked his old friend softly then looked down at his female and his eyes widened. She was just exquisite; her skin was beautifully pale, and her long black hair was curled in perfection.

She looked so strong now. So the power she used in the Underworld made her stronger? Amazing. The gown she wore was a deep turquoise, which made him smile. The plush turquoise would match those beautiful eyes of hers.

Glenn moved to Jay's side as Mark slowly moved to his female's side. I now sensed and smelled him, and my heartbeat increased. Harley suddenly looked down at Angelica then quickly backed away. Jay looked at her then back down at me as my eyes opened and I focused on Mark as he knelt beside me.

Mark smiled softly at me as I looked at him. Why was his skin so deathly pale? And those horrid smudges beneath his eyes! I frowned as I looked him over. What was happening to my Vampire? Did I cause it?

I slowly sat up and placed my hand upon his cool cheek. He closed his eyes and bent his head into my touch as he grasped my hand in his gently. How could anyone hurt him or have any animosity toward him?

I would never forgive that horned bastard for what it did to my beloved; torturing him when he was young by killing his father then now with kidnapping me. Mark looked like his sanity was on the line. If it ever resurfaced, I would personally kill the son of a bitch.

Jay's eyes widened. "Angel, your eyes are black!"

I looked at her then threw my legs over the side of the bed. I removed my hand from his cheek then stood and walked to the mirror that sat atop the dresser the stopped, looking at my reflection.

Damned if she wasn't right, my eyes were as black as night. My eyebrows furrowed, and I closed my eyes, willing myself to calm. When I did, I opened my eyes and they were turquoise once more.

I turned and looked at everyone as Jay took a couple steps toward me then stopped. Her eyes remained wide then she gasped.

"You are no longer half Angel… You are one hundred percent Phantom with an Angel's powers… I am in awe of you, Angel." She said and inclined her head.

I'm solely a Phantom with Angelic powers? Wow, that's amazing! I looked down at my hands as they grew from tangible to intangible. Mark's eyes widened briefly before I became tangible once more.

Mark stood as I looked up at him and smiled happily. He returned the smile the smile then flitted beside me, grasping my hand in his. Constant contact. I shivered. I felt like I could overcome any obstacle. Did Mark feel the same?

I looked up at him. As long as we have one another, anything was possible. He smiled softly down at me, his thumb tenderly moving back and forth against my knuckles, caressing me.

So this was even more proof. I cannot live without this man.

I smiled softly up at him then as he looked down at me like a child would their idol. He looked at me with adoration in his green eyes and I couldn't be happier.

"Are you all right, darlin'?" He asked in that deep southern accented voice that would forever affect me whether I was awake or dreaming.

I nodded then frowned.

"What happened to the beast, Mark?"

He frowned as his eyebrows furrowed. He looked away, his green eyes sad. He no longer felt anger toward the beast because it was finally dead. It would no longer be bothering them again. At least for now. He then released my hand and looked at everyone in the room.

"Please leave for we need privacy."

Jay folded her arms against her chest.

"Why? Are you going to lie to her or something?"

I frowned and looked at her as Glenn and Harley scolded her. Mark's gaze remained hard as he stared at her. He wouldn't become angry with this Angel. Now that he was on the brink of insanity, anything could enrage him.

The main downfall to that was what would his female think and for her sake, he would try to remain in control of his fiery temper. But if this Angel persisted, he may lose that control he so grasped at now.

"Please leave now." He said coolly.

Harley bowed her head and vanished. Glenn grasped Jay's arm, but she shook him off. Mark sighed but remained where he was as he stared at her.

"I want to speak to my female alone. So to be blunt, fuck the hell off." He said darkly, never taking his eyes from her.

Jay gasped aloud then marched right up to Mark and slapped him across the face. Mark's head turned on impact. Glenn yelled her name and was beside her in a flash as a dark growl erupted from Mark's chest. His head snapped back in Jay's direction and he growled menacingly as his fangs lengthened, emphasizing his fury.

Glenn pushed Jay behind him and she peeked around his arm, growing wide eyed at the scene taking place before her. The whites of Mark's eyes flooded black as his chest rose and fell harshly, his breathing ragged.

His fangs were as sharp as his claws as he flexed his fingers. His big body shook as he teetered on the cusp of a rage. Glenn lifted his hands in a defensive manner as he and Jay slowly began backing away. I looked up at Mark's face as so many emotions ran through me.

What did that fucking beast do to my king?

"Mark, please calm down. I'm sorry. She didn't mean it." Glenn pleaded.

All Mark could do was glare at them. Even in his enraged state of mind, he saw his friend and willed himself to remain where he was although it took great difficulty to do so. I placed my hand gently on Mark's arm and looked toward Glenn and Jay. Mark flinched but didn't move as I kept my hand upon his arm.

"I suggest you leave now." I said calmly.

Glenn nodded then grabbed Jay close. She looked at me through confused eyes and shook her head.

"Why are you acting like this?" She asked.

My eyebrow rose.

"You should be thanking me. He could kill you, Jay, and do you think I or Glenn want that to happen? No. Oh and one more thing," I looked directly into Jay's eyes as my grew black. "Don't ever strike Mark again or you'll be sorry. Leave now."

Her eyes grew wide and her mouth hung open. Jay and I were sisters, yes, but you lay a hand on Mark and I'm going to get you, plain and simple. Sister or not. I knew she was the same way with Glenn. I looked back up at Mark as Glenn and Jay disappeared…