Jay awoke in bed with Glenn beside her, sleeping soundlessly. She argued with him with the fact of sharing his bed, but Glenn proved to be as stubborn as she, so she choose to give up. Sure they were due to marry in a couple of months, but he wouldn't back down until she gave in. She did not believe in sharing a bed with a man unless they were married but hey, she and Glenn did do things, but they had not made love yet.

But they would soon.

The thought of sex did frighten her a little, much like marriage did but she felt and knew that she had found the right man finally.

Who knew her mate would be a king? The Wolf King, to be exact. Sure, she was Jay the Wise, but she did not know of this decision. Only the Ancients knew of it. Mortals thought of them to be pure myth, like what Angel wrote of in her novels; fantasy and romance. So was this all a fantasy then? She and Angel found kings to be their mates. Kings, for heavens sake! The Wolf King and the Vampire King. Was this a coincidence or was it fate?

Jay sighed silently and rubbed her temples.

She always did overthink things. She looked to the window and saw the bright sunlight peeking through the tapestry against the windowsill. She then reached over and grasped her phone from the bedside table, looking down at the time. It was seven thirty in the morning. She then looked down at Glenn and smiled softly. He looked like a tanned Fallen Angel; so beautiful and protective. Could she have possibly asked for more?

She looked forward and her gaze landed on the chaise lounge that sat beside the window. Being very careful, she slowly eased out from beneath the warm coverlet and sat up just as slowly, her feet dangling off of the edge of the bed. She looked back down at Glenn, who was still fast asleep.

Okay, I can do this. Just no clumsiness!'

So slowly she eased to her feet and stood. Sighing gratefully that he was still asleep, she quickly padded to the chaise lounge then sat down on the spot where the sun was showing. She wondered if he would like the warm sunlight. She then wondered if the Vampire could go out into the sunlight. He probably could. This was the twenty first century and he was a full Vampire. She sighed then wondered how Angel was.

She leaned back against the back of the chair and crossed her ankles upon the soft cushion. With the sun beaming on her arms and stomach, she couldn't help but to smile. Thank the Ancients that she was not a Vampire. Aside from Mark, the other kind of Vampires were cold and pale and never went into the sunlight. She loved the sunlight as she could not fathom being a Vampire.

Sighing once again, she typed Angel's number into her phone then began to type a little message. Since she and Glenn returned to his palace, she could not keep an eye on Angel. Truth be told, she missed her younger sister. Threat or no threat, she was still her sister. She understood Angel's course of action now. And also she maybe should not have struck out at Mark. He did save her life, so she owed him her gratitude at least. So maybe saying or thinking of hating him was a mistake.

She paused and looked over the message then with hopes of Angel responding, she hit send and waited…

Space

I had long ended my anger with Mark. He was only doing what they do. Obviously sex meant a lot to him. But right now, it didn't mean a lot to me. Sure one day it would but I think I am just scared. I was scared of what was to come. I hoped Mark was all right and not worrying or upset at me for what I did and said earlier. Did the man have the right to be angry with me if he was? Maybe he did because I lashed out at him.

I sighed and threw my arm over my eyes. I was laying in bed as I hoped that he wasn't too angry with me.

My phone then buzzed on the bedside table. Sighing once again, I eased over to the table then slowly eased back until I was comfortably leaning back against the huge headboard. I then looked down at my phone and read the message.

Good morning. How is Angel?

It was from Jay. I missed her, and I did feel rather bad for threatening her but then again, I'd threaten anyone who laid their hands on my Vampire.

Morning. Angel is a little tired but all in all, she's okay. How's Jay-Jay?

I hit send then waited for a response. I didn't have to wait long as my phone buzzed.

Jay-Jay? Must you call me that? I never liked that nickname, you know.

Smirking, I responded.

I'm just teasing you, Jay. Look, I'm sorry for threatening you. It's just that I'm close to Mark. I don't like to see him hurt.

Sending that one, I typed in my parents number. They must be worried sick about me!

Hi, Mom and Dad. I'm sorry that I couldn't keep in contact with you both. I was rather sick, as Jay must have told you. I'm much better now but I've changed for the better. I don't want either of you worrying about me too much. I'm perfectly fine now. Text me when you can. I love you. Angelica.

Sending that one, my phone buzzed again.

It is all right. Glenn made me understand why you acted the way you had. Then I realized I would do the same thing if someone hurt Glenn.

He's not just Glenn anymore. He's your sexy Wolf. I sent it with a smile.

And Mark is not just Mark anymore. He is your towering, deep voiced, green eyed Vampire.

I smiled more then looked at, 'your towering Vampire.' He really was mine, wasn't he?

Yeah.

Then my phone buzzed before I hit send. I pressed send then opened the other message. It was from Mom and Dad.

Angelica! We are worried sick! We want you to come back home, where you will be safe. If that king really cared about you, you would not have gotten ill. And what do you mean by you have changed? He did not hurt you, did he?

I sighed. I wasn't expecting them to be hunky dory about my long absence, but they accused Mark of harming me. I frowned. He didn't hurt me at all. In fact, he saved me. I knew that, but Mom and Dad didn't know that. But how would they take it when I tell them of me becoming one hundred percent Phantom with Angelic powers? How could I tell them of Mark being a Vampire? They were believed to be evil, but Mark wasn't at all.

And about coming home. Yeah, I couldn't go home. Sadness filled me then. My place was here with Mark because we were one. I was Mark's queen. Would Mom and Dad be joyous with that aspect? Would they be shocked even? Well, that was a given. But happy and joyous were bonuses at this point. Oh, who was I kidding? Mom would never accept this man, not to mention Dad. They would hate him, no matter how much he explained to them that he saved me from the beast.

I sighed. I could never keep anything from my parents. I always told them the truth. And this time was no exception. They needed to know of what became of their youngest daughter. Hopefully Mark won't be too upset about me telling my parents the truth. They're my parents, for Heaven's sake. So they had the right to know, right?

I sighed once again then stood. I wanted to talk to my parents via Video Chat. Video Chat was so that they could see that I was changed and not lying to them. I wanted to go out to the garden where Mark and I were before, but I wasn't willing to walk all the way down the elegant staircase, through the extravagant palace then hope that I found the right door that lead out to the garden.

So I became a Phantom, invisible and floated through the silent palace. This was a much easier way of traveling. I then floated through a pair of doors as sunlight pooled warmly and exquisitely upon me and around me as I became tangible. My bare feet made contact with the grassy ground and I smiled down at it.

I then lifted my head and squinted in the bright sunlight as I looked around me. This was truly amazing, utterly amazing. I just stood there, gaping at the sheer beauty of this magical palace. From the trees, the beautiful roses of all colors, and a huge stone fountain behind me. this place looked like a scene out of a fairy tale. Maybe this was a fairy tale, my fairy tale.

Well, it was back to business here. I sighed again. I wasn't ready to Video Chat with Mom and Dad, but it had to be done, to show them of my transformation from a Phangel to a Phantom with Angelic powers. Well, here goes.

I dialed my parents' number and closed my eyes as my heartbeat increased with anticipation. I heard the ringing until Mom answered. She gasped, and I froze.

"Angelica? Is that you?" She asked worriedly as she and Dad looked back at me.

I released a pent up breath and nodded as I opened my eyes.

"Yes Mom and Dad, it's me."

I could feel their eyes roaming about my face without having to look at them. I knew they were looking for something to be out of place about me. I wondered if they could see the change.

"You're no longer a Phangel, Angelica?" Dad asked.

I shook my head.

"No Dad, I'm not. I am a Phantom, through and through, with Angelic powers."

Dad inhaled sharply as they both were wide eyed.

"Yeah, I know. I'm a rarity." I said and sighed.

"What happened to you, Angelica? What the fuck did that king do to you?!" Mom yelled.

I shook my head.

"Mom, Dad, Mark saved my life." I said in his defense.

Her eyebrows rose as Dad clasped her shoulders.

"Is that so? How then? How did he save your life when you are changed?!"

I sighed again and looked down. Truth telling time.

"Jay said you were ill. Was that true?" Dad inquired.

"No. I was recuperating."

Both gasped.

"Recuperating from what?" She asked then.

"Back when Mark was a boy, Big Show was hell bent on fighting him and his father. It was called the Battle of Rage."

Dad nodded.

"I remember that."

I nodded.

"Well, his father was slain but the beast tormented Mark. Then when I came along, it threatened me as well. It said it would kill me of I stayed with Mark. Then to make the long story short, it kidnapped me to the Underworld, planning to impregnate me."

"What?!" They both yelled in unison.

"But Mark saved me from the beast. He organized most of the supernatural creatures together and they all fought in the continuance of the Battle of Rage."

"Tell me they won." Mom said, her eyes sparkling like the stars as Dad's were pitch black.

I nodded again.

"They did win. Mark killed the beast after I electrocuted the hell out of it. And now I am a true Phantom with Angelic powers. The reason why the beast kidnapped me, I believe, is because I agreed to marry Mark."

Mom and Dad just stared wide eyed at me with their mouths agape. They were very firm believers in the Heavens and in the Ancients. They believed in all good things but not in the evil things. But like the good things existed, so did the evil ones. Sad to say.

"Then we're indebted to this Mark." Dad said finally.

"I am just glad you are alive and well, baby. We worried so much about you." Mom said with tears in her eyes.

"Don't cry, Mom. I'm okay. Honest."

She nodded and sniffled.

"So you say he has asked you to marry him? Oh Angelica, that means you will not be coming back."

Tears filled my eyes now. If I did marry Mark, then I was to stay here. And it wasn't an if I married him but when.

"He is the Vampire king, Mom and Dad."

"Our daughters will be queens. Oh Ancients, this is amazing but scary. Do you love him enough to stay and marry him, Angelica?" Mom asked.

I looked at them and nodded.

"Yes, Mom. There is no doubt about it. I want to marry him and live for eternity together."

Mom sighed but at least they both looked at ease.

"So when is the special day?"

"You know, I don't think there is a date set yet." Then my eyes widened. "You'll have to come when the date is set! Oh Mom and Dad, it'll be so amazing!" I said happily.

They both nodded.

"But I want to meet this Mark." Mom said.

"I'll have to tell him that you want to meet him."

"Can it be there?" Dad asked then.

"I hope so. I have to talk to him about it."

"Well if we can, text me. I am not too keen on meeting him but since he saved you and that you love him, I will try."

"Mom, he saved my life. Please understand." I begged.

She pursed her lips.

"We shall see. Text me either way, baby. We love you."

"I love you both as well."

"Bye-bye."

"Bye."

They looked at me and smiled before disconnecting. I sighed in relief and did the same. Gosh, I missed them like crazy. My heart felt heavy with sadness. I wanted to see them so badly and I hoped that Mark would agree to them coming here. This was not a foolish idea, was it?

I hoped not as I became invisible and floated to his bedroom…