She paled before standing, "Lead the way."
Yamae nodded, bringing her to another room further down the hall and opening the door.
Quinn was frantically trying to heal multiple injuries, Ryon using bandages to put pressure on others.
She entered slowly and moved to Ryusei's side.
His eyes fluttered open, only semi focused. "Mia..sorry.."
Her eyes filled with tears and she shook her head.
He reached for her hand, weakly clasping it. "Guess you're..queen now. I wish.." He coughed, blood trickling from his mouth.
"Shh, just rest. Everything will be alright." She held his hand tightly.
He attempted a smile, but his eyes closed. His hand went limp in hers as Quinn cursed.
"Not today, you insufferable ass! Don't you quit on me!"
"Would blood help? I can get bags or give some fresh if he needs it.." Mia asked quietly.
"Once I close the wounds, he'll need both." Quinn answered as he intensified his healing.
Ten minutes later, the Fae stumbled back, his eyes heavy. "He's healed."
She nodded, "Are you alright?"
"Need..to sleep.." Quinn sagged into Yamae's arms.
"I'll put him to bed." The vampire carried the Fae out as Ryon studied her.
"What?"
"Queen?"
She sighed and pulled out the knife Ryu had given her earlier. "Yeah. Our mother was the Queen." She said quietly before cutting her wrist and putting it to Ryusei's mouth.
"Our mother?"
Ryusei slowly began to suck, his movements sluggish.
Mia just nodded, watching her brother carefully.
"Well, fuck. That explains a lot." Ryon headed for the mini fridge, retrieving several blood bags. "No wonder he's always been a target."
She nodded again before gently pulling her wrist away and wrapping it.
Ryusei stilled, the color returning to his face as Ryon began to transfuse him.
Mia sat down, watching him setting it up. "How long have you known him?"
"About three years. We got sent after a reported renegade vampire. Turned out to be him. He'd broken into a wildlife refuge. He looked like he'd been beaten within an inch of his life. Which also turned out to be true. He never told us who had done it. After seeing his military file, we requested his permanent assignment to the team."
"Did you guys get sent after renegade vamps a lot?"
"Higher ups figure it's easier than risking humans."
She sighed and shook her head. "So today was shifters? Where did you find him?"
"Halfway here." Yamae answered as he returned. "He called me."
She nodded and looked back down at Ryusei.
"So are you really going to date him?" Yamae raised an eyebrow. "Always took Izzy as more your type."
She stared at him for a minute before answering, "Ryu is my brother."
"Bro-brother?"
She nodded, "And yeah, Isao is more my type."
Yamae stood still in shock as his twin cracked up. "You're my new hero. You actually shut him up."
Mia chuckled, "It's been a crazy day.. I didn't expect I'd have a brother either, let alone someone I just recently met."
"Go get some sleep." Ryon smiled at her. "Room next door is free."
She nodded and headed into the next room, falling to sleep as soon as her head hit the pillow.
A figure was watching her the next morning.
She woke then moved quickly as she felt eyes on her. She sat up and looked around.
"Sorry." Isao's voice was soft.
"What's up?"
"I like watching you sleep." He moved from the wall to the bed, raising and kissing one of her hands.
She raised an eyebrow, but just asked, "How are you feeling?"
"Better. My balance is slightly off, but I can breathe. So I can deal. Ryusei is sleeping, but Quinn says he'll be fine in a few days."
"That's good," she smiled.
"So..brother, huh? Always figured he had more secrets."
"Yeah. Same mom, different dads. I didn't know if he'd want to tell everyone so I didn't bring it up."
He chuckled. "Heard you broke Yamae."
She laughed lightly, "He thought I wanted to date Ryu."
"Ryon keeps rubbing it in." Isao's eyes twinkled.
She smiled, "So, what else did they tell you?"
"That you're too good for me. Then again, they say that about every date I've had in the last eight years."
She smirked, "Does that mean I'm your date?"
He reddened. "Only if you want to be. If I'm pushing my luck, just tell me."
She moved closer and kissed him hard.
His eyes widened, then he returned it.
She smiled as she pulled away, "I really like you."
"Same here." He gazed into her eyes. "I.."
She looked back at him, her eyes twinkling.
One of his eyebrows went up. "Should I be worried at that smirk?"
She chuckled softly and pulled him in for another kiss.
His hand tangled in her hair as he responded enthusiastically.
She deepened the kiss, running a hand gently down his chest.
He chuckled, stripping his shirt off. "See anything you like?"
"Maybe," she smirked.
His lips twisted, then he pounced on her. His fingers began tickling her ribs.
She giggled in response and attempted to tickle him in return.
He began squirming, "No fair."
"You started it." She laughed.
He threw his hands up. "I surrender!" He laughed uncontrollably.
She stopped the tickling then kissed his cheek.
"You're amazing." He looked up at her from where he lay.
She blushed, "You."
He raised up, capturing her lips. He kissed her deeply until they were both breathless.
She smiled and after she caught her breath, she lightly kissed his neck.
"You like living dangerously, don't you?" He grinned.
She chuckled and continued down his neck.
He inhaled sharply, one hand softly clasping one of her breasts.
She moved to lightly kissing his chest, then gave his nipple a teasing bite.
He let out a quiet needy sound, his eyes dark.
Mia smiled at the noise before whispering in his ear, "So.. what do you want?"
"You. Whatever you're willing to give." His voice was husky.
She slowly moved down with a smirk.
An hour later, she was lying curled up against his side.
"I'm the luckiest man alive." He murmured sleepily.
She blushed and looked up at him, "I.. I think I love you."
He gave her a soft smile. "I love you too."
She smiled and rested her head back down on his chest.
He wrapped his arms around her, starting to doze.
After a while, her stomach rumbled. She sighed, "We should probably find some breakfast."
"Quinn was cooking when I came in here. No doubt he's keeping ours warm."
She kissed his cheek then got up and began to dress.
He lay watching her appreciatively, a smile on his face.
She chuckled, "Are you going to get dressed or just stare all day?"
"Is that an option?"
She laughed, "I guess if you really wanted but you should probably get dressed to follow me."
He pouted as he rose and began to dress. "Spoilsport."
She chuckled and checked herself in the mirror.
He moved up behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist. "What did I do to end up here?"
She smirked, "Gave yourself up."
He frowned a little. "I was about to say I wanted to do it repeatedly, but on second thought.."
She smiled, "You're cute." She kissed his cheek again.
He brightened. "Back at you."
"Let's go get food." She headed to the door.
"Yes, my Queen." He teased as he followed.
She raised an eyebrow before chuckling.
"Couldn't resist." He kissed her cheek as he entwined their hands.
She opened the door, "Lead the way to the kitchen."
He grinned and did.