Chapter 2 - Beta'd by StraightThroughYourHeart
Jagger Maxwell Point of View
I was filled with amusement as I watched Alexander become wary about us. I took advantage of his uncertainty to turn it back into a serious matter.
"Alexander, I'm awfully sorry that Raven is now my wife and that you are deeply hurt because of this, but this is still serious. She is in danger and as her husband, I must protect her in every way possible." I still had an arm wrapped around my beloved as I watched Alexander's facial expression turn blank.
"You don't know anything about my feelings and I'm happy she found someone better than me," he said in a dry manner then continued, "But what is this impending danger and couldn't it just be solved if she was changed?"
My smile turned into a smirk as I said in my seductive Russian accent, "Open your mouth, my beloved".
Raven slowly opened her mouth to expose her white sharp fangs. At that moment, I knew Alexander was dumbfounded but I still decided to continue on. "My beloved is a vampire already. However, she is able to do things that other vampires aren't able to do. Such as walk in the sun without getting burned, eat garlic and see her reflection. Now, you know the need for protection don't you?"
Alexander Sterling Point of View
I went into a deep shock and my body went unresponsive. I quickly gasped for breath without them noticing. I shook my head at them as a gesture that I wasn't taking this information in well.
"This is impossible," I argued and Jagger just hit me with a smart remark. I shook my head again in denial. If this was all true, Raven really did need protection more than Jagger could offer. I looked over at Raven and she looked as if she was in a daze. She was slowly twirling the ends of her hair with her fingertips. Once she noticed me watching her, she dropped it and looked down at her black boots. I looked away from her back to Jagger and let the truth finally sink in.
"I will help in the best way I can and also accommodate to all of Raven's needs." Jagger tensed up at the sound of that.
"That is my job," he said coldly then looked over at Raven. "My lover, it's time for us to get your ring."
Raven perked up at the sound of that and looked down at her empty finger. "Pleasure seeing you again, Alexander. It's been too long."
Instead of shaking hands, this time we embraced. Just as I was giving into the hug, she released me and took Jagger's hand into hers. The moment she and him left I felt a sharp pain go straight through my heart.
Once Jagger and Raven arrived back into the mansion, she was holding a small white box. She wore a bright smile on her face with crimson cheeks. Jagger gestured for her to go upstairs and I watched them for a few moments. Raven whined and begged to open the box to her ring but Jagger bluntly refused. I was astonished by his refusal but knew Raven would get back at him for it. Raven crossed her arms around her chest to pout at him but let them out to slowly open the box. Jagger snatched it from her and stuffed it into his pants pocket. Raven groaned and stomped up the stairs, going to the room she declared as her own. She slammed the door shut. Jagger just sighed and looked as if he was contemplating whether or not to go after her. By the lines on his forehead, I knew Raven had gotten to him and he rushed after her begging her to open the door but he got no response.
Jagger Maxwell Point of View
As I finally busted my way into the room, I noted that Raven was fast asleep. I just shook my head at that discovery and pulled the white box out of my pocket. I opened it and examined the ring for any damages to it. When I was assured that it had absolutely nothing wrong with it, I took it out and wiggled it onto Raven's tiny finger. I heard laugher and I immediately turned to the window still to see Luna sitting on it as if she was an artifact placed there. I held back the shout that wanted to escape my lips and said to her calmly, "What are you doing here, Luna?"
Luna smirked at me and jumped down from the window sill, her pink hair bouncing at every step. My twin sister approached me and my sleeping wife.
"Such a beautiful ring. I want one too," she said in her usually high pitched voice.
"Can I wake her up? We are going out for some dancing." I hushed her and shook my head.
"Why aren't you home with Valentine?" She just rolled her eyes at me.
"I wanted to see my brother and sister-in-law if that's fine by you." Luna gave me an innocent look and I just sighed. "You can take her out but I will have to find something to do with Sterling."
Luna squeals with excitement.
"I won't even be in your way." Still bouncing she said, "I won't make her do anything she will regret."
Jagger raises an inquisitive eyebrow at her. "You better not."
Raven Maxwell Point of View
As I woke out of my undead sleep, I yawned then rubbed my eyes. My ears were filled with Romanian accents. I sat up and looked around the room to spot Luna Maxwell; the twin of my husband and also my former nemesis. Her pink hair was quite noticeable. She still wore the same things like I did. I smiled a bit at that thought. Jagger groaned lowly.
"Look what you did, Luna." Luna gave him an innocent look. "I did nothing, dear brother."
She sat down next to me. "Dear sister would you like to go out with me tonight?"
I blinked and looked over at my husband. Was he completely clueless about this? I nodded slowly.
"Sounds exciting" I said slowly. Jagger's groan became even more noticeable and Luna ordered him to shut up. Luna continued on, "We shall go tomorrow after sunset. Sterling and Jagger will just have to find something to do."
Luna looked over at Jagger with a wicked grin on her face. I know Jagger was upset but I needed a night just to party with a girlfriend even though it wasn't my best friend. The shock of this reality then hit me and I looked down at my clothes. Would I start crying in front of them? I couldn't. I quickly blinked the tears away before they could even be formed. Jagger was now staring at me as if he had seen me. I looked away from him to Luna and said to her softly, "I cannot wait."