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"So you've chosen sides, Thane?" asked Singe.

"Yeah."

He didn't mention about his mother although he figured Lucian knew. Thane could tell by the look in Lucian's eyes that he was planning something big.

"So what's the plan?"

"War."

Thane's joy was suddenly crushed. Selene and his mother came into his mind. He didn't know why, but he loved his mother even after although the years of lies and the death of his father he felt a bond with her. He cared more for Selene than his mother, but she was still his mother. He had a sinking feeling in his gut he knew he had to go back to the mansion.

"Lucian I need to talk to you in private."

He nodded to his men and they left.

"Lucian I know you knew about my mother. Yet you don't know something else."

"I knew about your mother for a long time, but I wanted to protect you."

"I love a death dealer."

Lucian was quiet. He took his fist to Thane's face in a fit of rage.

"You know what that could do! You blur your vision, your thoughts. Not only do you put yourself in danger, but her as well."

"At least I won't be stupid and fuck it up!"

"Bastard!"

They lunged at each other's throats. Their inner beasts came out. Thane kicked Lucian in the ribs. Lucian gave out a cry of pain. He slashed Thane across the chest. The slashed and lunged at each other. They had each other by the throats. Both of them were bleeding badly.

"This won't solve anything Lucian."

"You're right."

They both let go. Thane turned and left.

"Don't go and see her!"

"My father died a long time ago. He didn't give you permission to finish what he didn't."

Thane walked back to the mansion. When he saw that no guards or dogs were in sight he hoped the fence and dashed over to the brick wall. He scaled his way up the side so he was sitting on Selene's window sill. She wasn't there. He opened the window and slowly climbed in to wait for her. Selene showed up about fifteen minutes later.

"Selene . . ."

"Thane?" she sounded surprised. "What are you doing here?"

They kissed.

"I needed to see you one last time."

"What are you talking about?"

He took her hand.

"War is coming. We may never see each other again."

"No don't say that we'll be together."

"Selene I've chosen my side and you've chosen yours. We can't."

"No. I want to be with you. I'll fight with you."

"Selene . . ."

She put a finger to his lips and hushed him. They kissed Thane lifted Selene and laid her down on the bed. He removed her blouse and she removed his shirt.

"I love you." said Selene.

"I love you." said Thane.

Erika went into Selene's room the next night to find her room completely empty. All of Selene's cameras, her laptop, clothes and guns were gone. Erika went to Viktor.

"She's gone. She took everything. I know she went with Thane."

"Amelia for the last time what will you do about your son?"

"I have no son."