Kuri

Kuri was idly watching the news, waiting for Jacob to pick her up.

"And in other news, there has been a third death in Chicago, this time an older man. So far there is no connection in the victims, but it is the same M.O. and seems to be the work of a serial killer...this is Yukiru Sugisaki, for Action News."

Mana smirked and sat beside her on the couch. "Yknow it seems like someone's been busy."

"What do you want Mana." Kuri said in a weary voice.

"It's obvious that you're the one who's been having fun in Chicago. The question is, does Daddy know you're about to let him loose against the Quiluete." Mana chuckled.

Kuri stood up, furious. "You don't know a damn thing!"

She stormed out, going into the bathroom.

She looked over her body, trying to see some sign.

Had she been going on midnight jaunts to Chicago? Killing people, preparing for the Ritual?

But...blood of the imprint. Was Jacob in danger because of her?!

"Kuri." Reiko stood in the doorway. "You had a death glare when you left the room. Mana said something?"

"She just...pointed out that those murders...could be preparation." Kuri looked up at her sister, frightened. "You don't think I..."

"Sometimes you sound remarkably like Edward." Reiko said. "Unable to forgive yourself."

Reiko rested a hand on her sister's head. "Even if Sadako has done something, you will stop her. Your heart is stronger than she is. Anyway I...have some news."

"What sort of news?" Kuri asked curiously.

"Edward proposed." Reiko said. "I...told him I have to think about it."

"What's there to think about?" Kuri asked. "You love him!"

"Yes but I...am a vampyre." Reiko said. "And yet still a Priestess. I want...I want the Quiluete to acknowledge me."

Kuri bit her lip. "You still have your power don't you. You feel bound to the tribe, despite everything."

"I do. I don't know why. I can't be Edward's wife and a tribal priestess." Reiko said. "I want to cast a circle, prove to them who I am, and together...we will dispel the curse on this land. Then we will all be free. Even you."

Kuri sighed. "This isn't a request is it. You've already talked to the Circle."

Reiko beamed.

"Trickster!"