A/N: Sorry I took so long with this chapter. I was having a bad case of writer's block that I couldn't shake. Enjoy!!

Chapter 51- Getting To Know You, pt. 1: Anastasia

"So," Damian said, seating himself on their bed. "Tell me something—or some things—that I don't know about you, Ana."

"What do you want to know?" Anastasia asked him.

"Well, for starters, your family."

Anastasia was stunned. "Well," she began. "My family was pretty old-fashioned—no sex till you're married, stuff like that. I have two sisters, my sister Delicia being the oldest—and cockiest—out of the three of us, and Selena, the youngest—and the baby of the family. They live in New York and South Carolina now. One is a pediatrician and the other one is a beautician. They're doing well, from what I hear from my mom. She visits them all the time. Which is making me wonder what her reaction would be if I told her I finally found someone."

Damian laughed. "I'm sure it isn't that bad."

Anastasia smiled. "No, it isn't. But still, she would be surprised."

"Then don't tell her what I am—at least not now," Damian replied. "That alone would scare the shit out of her. Wait a while—maybe when she asks what I do for a living—or does she know I'm one of the city rulers?"

Anastasia looked at him. "That she knows. But what she may ask is how you landed me."

"Hm, that is quite a question. That is easy: you caught my eye—while you were at work. Simple, since that is the truth."

This was the truth. Ana had been working at the Rusty Nail when he had been searching for a mate. There was no lie in that one. And Ana had obviously been to the point where she was giving up on finding that special guy to fill the void in her life.

"I guess so," she sighed.

"Dear heart, don't be discouraged." Damian wrapped his arms around her. "Invite your mother to meet me. I promise I won't bite...honest."

Anastasia's eyes widened. "Are you sure?" she asked.

"Positive."

"Then it is settled. I will call my mother and see if she is available."

"Good. I can't wait. Now let's go and get some air." He took her hand and led her out the door. "And let's see where the others are."