A/N: Sorry it has been so long since I posted, but if you want the full explanation check out previous chapter. I now own Underworld on dvd, so once I figure out how things are going to end, chapters should be coming up pretty soon.
Thanks for all the patience,
SpoonGirl1
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Lord Julian rested his head on one hand and shifted tiredly in his seat. Elise was worried about him, because he was not as young as he used to be and these long talks often wore him out greatly.
Kraven or Lord Kraven as he said he was ( Elise didn't believe him ) was in the process of explaining for a third time the events leading up to Lord Viktor's and Lady Amelia's deaths. Apparently a rogue vampire had made a deal with the Lycans, that the Lycans could kill all the elder vampires and then the rogue vampire would be reinstated as the leader of both the New World and the Old World covens. Kraven insisted that he had barely escaped with his own life and he feared that the rogue vampire and their latest ally, a hybrid between the species would come with a lycan army and kill them all.
Elise didn't believe a word of his story, but unfortunately Lord Julian did.
He leaned forwards and regarded Kraven. "What exactly did you say this vampires name was again ?"
Kraven swallowed nervously. "Uh, S-Selene. Her name is Selene."
"And the hybrid's ?" Julian sneered like the word left a bad taste in his mouth.
"Michael. Michael Corvin."
"Of the Corvinus clan ?"
"Y-Yes. I believe so."
Kraven was afraid and it wasn't hard to tell. Elise could practically smell the stink of his fear on him.
"Very well. Kraven, you may stay here and for the duration of time that you are our guest, you will have the full protection of the Angels of Death. In case, this rogue vampire shows up, they will do whatever necessary to ensure that you remain alive."
Kraven bowed rather awkwardly. "Thank you, my Lord Julian."
Julian inclined his head to him, accepting his thanks and then waved one hand. "Council is adjourned. And, Katrina, please show our guest to one of the spare rooms."
Katrina bobbed a curtsy and hurried out of the room, with Kraven in her wake.
Only when everyone else had left, did Elise approach Julian.
"My lord Julian, may I request permission to speak with you ?"
"Certainly, my child. What is it you wish to say ?"
"I do not believe Lord Kraven, my lord."
"And why is that ?"
"Because, I know Selene and at times have fought by her side. I do not think she would be capable of such treachery. She loved Lord Viktor like a father. She would never kill him."
"But, Kraven said she was in love with this hybrid. Love can make people, even our kind, do things that they might normally not do."
"But, my lord.."
"Enough. I grow weary. We will discuss this tomorrow evening."
Elise wanted to protest, but she bit her lip instead, stifling her words. "Yes, my lord."
Julian smiled at her and patted her head. "Do not trouble yourself with these matters, my child. For the traitor will come here soon and then she will be dealt with, most severely."
"Yes, my lord."
He smiled at her once more and then turned away, leaving her sitting by herself.
She was only alone for a few moments before Christopher came rushing in, clutching a cordless, black phone.
"Elise, phone call for you. Do you want to take it ?"
"Yes. Thank you, Christopher."
"Not a problem."
He handed her the phone and after flashing her a quick grin, he left.
"Hello ?"
She only had to listen for a minute before she realized who it was.
"No, don't explain now. The lines are wired. Meet me at the Apostles church in fifteen minutes. All right. 'Bye."
Hanging up the phone, she rushed out of the mansion into the night.