Claimer: My story and my people. Hope ya are enjoying it so far. Sorry for the long delay!! R&R!

Betrayal

"Where is she?!? Where is Dahlia?!?" Johnathan yelled at one of the servants that passed him by. "I.. I do not know my lord." The servant shook with fear of the elder vampyre.

Johnathan's eyes, if possible, grew even darker. "I have to find her.... I have to talk to her.... to tell her the truth.."

He looked around the room frantically, trying to see some evidence of her departure. "Sir, you should get some rest. I know she will be found by morning." "By morning it may be too late!"

He was about to go on a rampage of the lair. He had to find his love and tell her everything. He was so afraid of where she could be.

It was about to be dawn, and they needed to be near their rooms for safety. Johnathan was about to lose himself. His eyes were filled to the brim with tears.

His fear for her was almost painful. Just as he turned towards the door, another servant approached him. "Sir, Dahlia was seen entering Marcus' room."

With that information, Johnathan pushed past the servant and rushed out the door. His mind was racing with thoughts of his love. He had to find her and explain about her past.

The morning's first rays were only hours away. He knew that she was aware of the danger of the sun, but he still wanted to be with her when she took cover.

As he was practically racing down the hall, one misfortunate servant got stepped into his path and was shoved against a wall.

Nothing of his surroundings was noticed by Johnathan. His mind was set on finding Dahlia and easing his heartache.

True, her words were hurtful, but he knew that she said them out of haste and fear. He had to free her from her disillusion.

Normally, he would have gotten to Marcus' room a while ago. But he was not in his usuall quarters today.

He had been in the room where he and Dahlia spend their free time and talk. It was one of the only rooms they had to themselves.

They had shared many talks in this room. It shared qualities of them both. One side had books that she adored.

The other, held his collection of fine wines and antique goblets. It was truly a beautiful place to spend time. Even the furniture was decided upon by the both of them.

Also, access to this room was limited to only a select few of their best servants. Other than them, no one but the two lovers was allowed to enter it's threshold.

Finally, he turned the corner and ran through the main hall. When he reached Marcus' door he did not bother with knocking.

He practically ripped the large piece of wood from it's hinges. It took him only seconds to spot the two inhabitants of the room.

No words could be found in his throat. His heart sank at the site of them on the sofa, embracing each other.

He wanted to run, but her eyes held him there. A tear slid down his cheek as he uttered a single word... "No..."

a/n: Did this chappy live up to anyone's hopes? Maybe. Again, sorry for the long delay in updating. I had to finish this chapter. Review please! I love feedback!