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Sitting by the fire silently Adrienne thought over the past few months with Vorador and his sons. She glanced up as Zephon wobbled into the room. He took once glance at her, screamed like a little girl then ran like his life depended on it.

Adrienne sighed and sweat dropped. 'Well he deserved it anyway.'

She stood to her feet and headed towards dinner. Her feet tapped softly on the cold marble of the floors in the mansion. She watched silently as the candlelight danced across the floors and walls, trying to penetrate the dark shadows. Pushing the great wooden door open she made her way into the main hall where she paused a moment to look around at the rich colors.

'So many things have happened since I arrived here..so many different things.'

She heard a bustling across the main hall in the study. Raising her eyebrow she made her way over and opened it slowly and peered inside. Kain and Vorador were sitting in two over stuffed chairs by a fireplace with a table in between them. A large map was laid across it, certain points marked and set on the map with red marks. As Vorador and Kain were mumbling to each other about locations and what not, Adrienne turned her head to glance at all the son's playing a game of poker. Well all except Sebastian, he just glared and pointed out moves and plays to Turel who was actually being a competition to Rehab, Marcus, and Raziel.

Adrienne rolled her eyes before making her way into the room. A few looked up from the card game to see who entered before returning to the game. She walked over behind Marcus who seemed to be having trouble, after giving the cards a one over she picked up one of his cards and put it in another place. Marcus gave a smile as he put the cards down. "I win!" The brothers looked at him in shock while giving Adrienne a dark look. She quickly walked over to Vorador and Kain.

"The Sarafan are making their way here, here, and here." Vorador pointed out certain areas to Kain who nodded silently.

She placed her hand on his shoulder and bent down to kiss his cheek. He looked over his shoulder and smiled up at her tiredly. She looked down at him concerned and he must have noticed because the next thing she knew he was reassuring her he was all right and for her to beat the boys in a card game.

She sighed as she turned to join the boys.

The doors burst open to reveal a servant. "Lady Adrienne..there is someone here to see you!"

The servant was shoved out the way by the person behind them, a woman came into view, her hands on her slim hips. Shoulder length blond hair framed her face and light hazel eyes peered around until they landed on Adrienne. The woman made her way forward, the metal of her boots tapping on the floor under her as her black cloak flowed behind her silently.

Adrienne's eyes widened as she stood up straight. All the vampires in the poker game had already dropped their cards and were turned around to watch this newcomer. Sebastian walked forward slightly but then stopped at the look Vorador gave him.

The newcomer looked around in disgust at the other vampires.

"Adrienne..was it truly neccessary that you needed my assistance?"

Adrienne walked forward a few more steps and smiled. "Alora?"

Alora gave a wicked smile that made even Lord Kain's look like a simple grin. Adrienne gave a nod.

"The huntress has returned"

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