Cajun Secrets XXXIV
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I could not close out my story without a final fun scene with my couples. Thank you so much for reading my story and sharing our thoughts.
Chapter 34
Savannah was finally able to return home late afternoon to discover Tyson waiting for her with a tall glass of blood. With a grateful smile she accepted the glass and drained it quickly. Setting the glass aside, she threw her arms around his neck and leaned against him.
"Are you okay sugar?" he asked curiously, his hands resting on her waist.
"I've been better but it now appears that everything is over. Our superiors loved the connection to Lucifer's Acolytes; it satisfied all their questions and gave them added ammunition to go after the group. The drug that Robert and Granny used was amazing; the two girls repeated everything they told them to say. They'll never be good witnesses in court but it went a long way to pleasing Capt. Jonas and the DA."
Tyson pulled her tighter against him and nuzzled her hair behind her ear.
"You are incredible. I've never seen a fledgling show as much control as you did," he murmured as he held her. "You and Chaz did a great job. I am so proud of you."
"But several women lost their lives before we wrapped things up, not to mention Blake's death." She looked up at Tyson, eyes wide with alarm. "What about all the background and notes Blake had on these deaths? Will it go public now?" she asked frantically.
"Calm down," Tyson soothed. "While you and Chaz handled the police, Mick and I went to Blake's apartment and searched it. The man had his theories but none of them came even close to guessing vampire. His strongest guess was what he told Beth, the doctor selling rare blood to private clinics. We left everything there, including how he was hoping to destroy your career. It will explain why he was out at the house."
"Great, that will wrap it all up," Savannah sighed. "Thank goodness it is over."
"Are you okay about Winters?" Tyson asked in concern.
"With his death? Yes and I would never have been tempted to turn him. If it hadn't been this story then some other one would have gotten him killed. I do not mourn him," she said with conviction.
"I am relieved to hear that," Tyson said as he rubbed her back in a comforting motion. He kissed her deeply and then held her back enough to study her face. "You are tired love. Granny wants all of us to come over to her house after dark. You need some freezer time before that."
"Come and hold me," Savannah pleaded, working at his shirt buttons.
"Sugar, that is a request I will not refuse," Tyson grinned as he scooped his fledgling into his arms and headed to the freezer.
*MC*MC*
At Nachthafen the LA couples had taken some nourishment and then retired to their freezers after Tyson had dropped Mick off after their search of Blake's apartment. They all wanted some sleep after their midday adventure.
Up in the master bedroom, Josef awoke following a couple hours of sleep and smiled at the pale beauty curled on her side next to him. Her grey eyes fluttered open as he touched her cheek.
"So my Beauty, are you rested enough?" he asked as she smiled at him.
"I am fine Josef. I feel refreshed," Rayna said as she reached out to run her fingers along his shoulder. "Why don't we move to somewhere more comfortable?"
"I like the way you think," Josef said kissing her quickly and then pushed the lid open.
Laughing eagerly, both vampires leapt out of the freezer and raced into the main bedroom. With a graceful jump, Rayna landed in the middle of the king sized bed. Josef was beside her in a blink, pulling her into his arms and fusing his mouth on hers. With growls of desire they nipped and kissed, bodies tangled as they rolled on the bed. In pure vampire passion they confirmed their love.
*MC*MC*
On the other end of the second floor was the lovely guest room that Mick and Beth used on every visit to New Orleans, Beth woke from her sleep. She was sprawled across Mick's torso with his arms locked around her. Her head was tucked under his chin with her cheek pressed to his chest. A happy little sigh escaped her as she relaxed against him. Relief washed over her as she reviewed the events of earlier in the day. Once again they had managed to preserve the community's secret.
Eyes closed, Beth felt Mick's right hand slowly slide down her spine until it came to rest on her bottom.
"You sound happy," his deep voice caused his chest to vibrate under her cheek.
"I am," Beth murmured. "This mess worked out far better than I was afraid it would."
"It did indeed," Mick agreed. "And our secret is safe thanks to that drug that Moriah and Robert have."
"This could make a huge difference in dealing with humans who witness vampire dealings," Beth said eagerly as she propped herself up on his chest to stare down into his eyes.
Mick smiled at her, loving hew she still cared about humanity. Pulling her down gently against him, he kissed her lightly.
"I agree. Thanks to science we now have a safe way to deal with humans. I always hated it when death was the only way to preserve our secret," Mick replied softly. He reached up to tuck a lock of her freezer stiff hair behind her ear. "I love how you haven't forgotten what it's like to be human."
"We are not monsters," Beth said huskily and dipped her head down to kiss him. Suddenly she started to giggle.
"What is so funny?" Mick asked in confusion.
"I can't help thinking how this drug will disappoint Lance if we tell him about it. He so enjoys being paranoid that this drug would disappoint him greatly," she explained with a grin.
"I love your sense of humor," he chuckled. "Lance may have to reassess his whole existence. Now let's get out of this freezer and have some fun." He released her to push the freezer lid open.
After assisting Beth out of the freezer, he lifted her into his arms and carried her to their much more comfortable bed.
*MC*MC*
As the daylight disappeared into darkness, the three couples converged out at Moriah's house on the bayou. Granny and Robert were waiting in the doorway to greet them as they parked. Tyson just shook his head on how she knew exactly when they would be arriving.
Once everyone was gathered inside and comfortably settled with refreshments, Moriah raised her goblet of blood and prepared to speak.
"I wish to salute our wonderful friends who once again have saved our community from exposure," she announced formally. Then her face softened as she changed her attitude from tribal elder to friend. "Josef, Rayna, Mick and Beth, I love how you always step in to save our tribe. And Tyson and Savannah, I can always count on you to protect New Orleans. The tribe is grateful for the efforts you make to keep us safe."
"It is always gratifying to be on the side of right," Josef answered before taking a sip of his AB neg. "Our newbie AND her human partner were instrumental in making this come out on the winning side."
Savannah looked at him in shock, and then rushed over to hug him tightly and kiss him on the cheek.
"Thank you Josef," she said happily. "I can assure you that Chaz will not break our trust."
"I believe you," Josef admitted with a small laugh. "Dupree has surprised me."
"Thank you that means more than you know."
"And how much longer will we enjoy your presence in our town this time?" Moriah asked the LA vampires.
"We have been away for two weeks all ready," Josef replied. "We will leave tomorrow night, we have work to get back to."
"I have a magazine that has to be ready for publication," Beth said regretfully.
"And I go where she goes," Rayna grinned.
"We will miss you," Robert replied. "Our city has always benefited from your presence."
"You have a great staff here. The Cleaners along with Tyson, Savannah and Scott do a great job of protecting your city," Josef said thoughtfully. "It is time for us to go home."
The other three LA vampires nodded, looking less than happy about it.
"It is not like we will be gone forever," Rayna said quickly. "New Orleans will always be a second home for us. I'm sure we'll be back before you know it."
"I know you will," Moriah agreed. "And I have promised to keep an eye out for a proper place for Mick and Beth to buy. Besides, the honeymoon couple is planning on stopping in LA on their way home from Hawaii in two days."
"So you are looking for a place here?" Josef asked Mick and Beth.
"We are considering it might be a good place to relocate to some day. We are keeping our options open," Mick answered.
"He is such a romantic," Josef laughed.
"I'm practical; I realize that Beth will be happy if she stays close to friends. And we have those here. Not just vampire but human as well," Mick explained. "If we have learned anything it is that our friends are not just in the vampire community. We have to keep our connection to the human world."
"And that is how it should be," Moriah nodded. "We share this world with humans and we cannot go through history hating and fearing them. There has to room for all of us here and we can share our secrets with those who are worthy."
End story.
My dear, loyal, wonderful readers, I hate to announce that this story is my last Moonlight story for a while. I have noticed a big drop off in readership and while I've always said that I write to please myself, I do publish what I write to see reviews. I am currently out of ideas for any new stories but I am sure that my muse will be back with something in the future. I cannot see me putting my pen down forever. When she strikes again, I am sure I will be publishing again. After 5 years of steady publication, I feel I need to take some time off to recharge.
I will always be grateful for all your support and the many contacts I have made with you. I see you all as friends. My adoration for Moonlight is not gone and if I get a quality idea that produces a quality story I will be back. I do hope that you will still be here to read it and share your reactions. I will miss you.
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