Chapter 9
When Mitchell and Amber arrived in France they disembarked from the Eurostar then got a taxi to their hotel.
"Are there many vampires here in France?" Amber asked.
"More than likely," Mitchell said.
"I hope they won't bother us," Amber said.
"Nah they won't. Some of them know who I am and if any of them bother us I'll tell them to leave us alone," Mitchell said.
Their trip to Paris had taken 3 hours and they were ready to relax. Although they had arrived in Paris at 5pm UK time it was 6pm French time as France was an hour ahead of the UK. So after checking in at their hotel they took their luggage to their suite then had dinner at the hotel's restaurant. After dinner they decided to check out the nightlife at Paris so headed to a local club Mitchell knew of.
"I came here with Herrick years ago," he explained.
"So you are hoping to catch up with some of your old vampire friends. I wonder how they'll react when they find out you're married and off blood for good," Amber said.
"We will find out," Mitchell said.
They entered the club hand in hand and going to the bar Mitchell ordered them drinks. After they got their drinks they took them to the dance floor and began jamming to the fast bouncy song that was playing.
As they danced Amber became aware of a group of people watching them and could tell Mitchell had noticed them too.
"They are vampires," Mitchell said.
At the end of the song Mitchell led Amber over to the group.
"Hey hey what are you doing here Mitchell," one of them said.
"I'm on my honeymoon Scott," Mitchell said.
"You a married man. I don't believe it," Scott said.
"Believe it. This is Amber, my beautiful wife," Mitchell said, introducing Amber to them.
"You married a human?" Scott asked.
"Yes I did. So what," Mitchell said.
"What happens when you feed from her and she dies? Not a smart move Mitchell," Scott said.
"I'm not feeding," Mitchell said.
"You what?" Scott said.
"You heard me. I'm not drinking blood. Amber gives me the strength I need to stay clean," Mitchell said.
"You're bonkers. You're a vampire mate. Feeding is part of who you are," Scott said.
"Leave it out mate. I've made my choice," Mitchell said.
"Have you screwed her yet?" Scott asked.
"Mind your own," Mitchell said.
"I'll take that as a no. How in the heck do you think you'll keep in control. We know all the stories Mitchell. How you did those twins etc." Scott said.
"I am not that man anymore," Mitchell said.
To Amber's relief the French vampires seemed to accept that.
"I love Amber. I am sure I can keep in control," Mitchell said.
He was getting annoyed that everyone thought he would end up feeding from Amber when they consummated his marriage. However Scott changed the subject and soon they and the vampires were chatting about recent events in Bristol. The French vampires were very surprised to hear that Herrick had been killed by George and that Mitchell was friends with a werewolf and a ghost. They were concerned to hear that Seth and Daisy had massacred a train carriage full of people as there was a huge risk that the general public would find out that vampires exist.
"Seth wants to frame me for it too. He's got this idea in his head that he can get me feeding again and then with my help recruit people and reform the clan in Bristol. But I don't want any part in it," Mitchell said.
"He needs to respect your wishes," Scott said.
"He's also tried to kill Amber and I'm scared he will try again," Mitchell said.
"Well if he does you can save her if you have no other option," Scott said.
"She doesn't deserve to go through what I go through daily," Mitchell said.
They chatted and danced for a while longer and then as it was growing later Amber and Mitchell returned to their hotel as Amber was tired. As a vampire Mitchell did not get tired but he knew Amber needed to sleep. At the hotel Mitchell unlocked the door and the two of them stumbled into their suite kissing intently. They had started kissing in the elevator as they headed up to their suite and were still kissing when they got to their suite. Mitchell paused to lock the door and then they were kissing again.
"Well I guess this is it. The moment of truth," Mitchell said.
"Yes it is. I want you baby," Amber said, her lips inches from his.
"Do you trust me baby?" Mitchell asked.
"Yes I do. I know you won't lose control. So go for it," Amber said.
Mitchell smiled.
"Time to make you a real woman," he said.
Then they were kissing again and fumbling with each other's clothes, both needing to feel skin on skin. Finally they could give into their desires and do what they wanted to and with each other. It wasn't long before they were in the bed…
An hour later they were cuddling, Amber resting her head on Mitchell's hairy chest, their bodies covered in sweat.
"That was so amazing," Amber said.
He had known exactly how to send her into ecstasy.
"I can't believe you'd never had a man before," Mitchell said.
"And you were wonderful. You DIDN'T lose control," Amber said.
"I know I didn't and I have to admit that it was the first time I'd made love with someone and not ended up feeding. Every other time I made love with someone we'd make love and I'd lose control and feed," Mitchell said.
His love making had been intense and passionate and not once had he felt any desire to feed like he usually did when with a woman . This was a major breakthrough for him and he was delighted.
"You're a beautiful beautiful woman," Mitchell said.
"And you're totally sexy," Amber said.
"I guess being in love with you has made a difference," Mitchell said.
"I think so," Amber said.
He smiled feeling very very happy and he gently squeezed Amber. She nuzzled into him and then closed her eyes and went to sleep. He watched her sleeping for a while then went to sleep himself as although he didn't get tired he could sleep if he wanted to.
They spent the next week travelling round France, sightseeing and enjoying being together as a married couple. On the third night of their honeymoon they were staying in a hotel that included a spa bath in their suite. After they'd had dinner they decided to use the spa bath so Mitchell got the bath running.
"I'm going to enjoy this," Mitchell said, his lips inches from Amber's.
They kissed intently their bodies growing hot with their desire. Quickly they shed their clothes and getting into the bath Mitchell turned the taps off and then the two kissed again, Mitchell gently pressing Amber against the side. 45 minutes later they collapsed against the side of the bath panting.
"I love you Amber," Mitchell said.
"And I love you Mitchell," Amber said.
They relaxed in the bath until a knocking came at their suite door. Mitchell quickly got out of the bath, dried off and pulled some clothes on then went to see who it was. While he did that Amber got out of the bath and put her nightwear on. Going into the main part of the suite she saw that Mitchell was talking with Scott.
"So you did manage to avoid biting her," Scott said.
"Yeah I did. Major breakthrough for me," Mitchell said, looking very proud of himself.
"Hey Scott," Amber said.
"Evening Amber. How's it with Big Bad John," Scott asked.
"Don't call me that. I am not that man anymore remember," Mitchell said.
"We're enjoying ourselves," Amber said.
"Scott came here to warn me that the cops in Bristol want to arrest me for the Box Tunnel 20," Mitchell said.
"How did you hear that?" Amber asked Scott.
"Daisy got a message to me. Don't know how she knew you were here in France," Scott said.
"I am not sure either but I suppose she heard about the wedding somehow," Mitchell said.
"Are the police likely to be waiting for us when we return to Bristol?" Amber asked.
"Quite likely. And they'd arrest you too as they'd consider you to be an accessory to the crime," Mitchell said.
"That's a load of bollocks. We're both innocent. There wouldn't be any evidence to suggest you had committed the murders. I mean firstly you were with me at the time in question and secondly Daisy and Seth's prints would be all over the carriage the massacre took place in and there wouldn't be any of your prints there," Amber said.
She was flabbergasted at what had happened.
"I say when we go home I will talk to the police," Amber said.
"They will still arrest us both. I can't let them arrest me. If they take my photo….," Mitchell said.
"No you will not kill them all. You're better than that," Amber said firmly.
"How else can we stop them from finding out vampires exist?" Mitchell asked.
"How about I go home separately from you and you wait here until I've cleared your name," Amber said.
"That might work," Mitchell said.
"Can I trust you not to kill anyone while I'm not with you?" Amber asked.
"Yes you can. I know you'd be disappointed if I did," Mitchell said.
"And don't you lot try and get him to kill either," Amber said to Scott.
"We won't," Scott said.
The three talked for a while longer then Scott left.
"Blow Seth. I just hope I can convince the cops that you're innocent," Amber said.
"I'm sure you will. I have faith in you," Mitchell said.
He lowered his mouth to Amber's and the two kissed.
Three days later their honeymoon ended and Amber returned to England on the Eurostar. When she got to Bristol after catching a train from Paddington she was met by police who arrested her as Mitchell had warned as an accessory to the Box Tunnel 20 massacre. At the police station she told police that Mitchell had been with her at the time of the massacre and that they'd been out clubbing. She made it very clear he was innocent as people in the club had seen them there. To Amber's horror it transpired that Seth had been wearing gloves when he and Daisy had carried out the murders and he'd left a note supposedly from Mitchell claiming that he had been the one who'd carried out the murders. The police promised to talk to the bar manager who was on duty that night and Amber had been taken to a holding cell while they did that. After a few hours wait she was told she was free to go as the bar manager had remembered them being at the club at the time in question.
"Is Mitchell also cleared of suspicion?" she asked.
She was told that he was so once she was home she contacted Mitchell and told him he was free to come home.
Mitchell arrived back that evening and Amber met him at the train station. They flew into each other's arms and hugged and kissed.
"You're brilliant babe. I knew you'd sort things out," he said.
He told her he'd spent a quiet morning at the hotel then come straight home after she'd told him he was no longer under suspicion for the Box Tunnel 20. On the way back to their place Mitchell confided in Amber that he was worried.
"Seth will get to hear that I'm no longer under suspicion. So he may try to kill you as he knows if you are gone there is nothing stopping me from killing again," Mitchell said.
"I'll bear that in mind," Amber said.
They headed back to their place and when they got there George and Annie were pleased to see him.
"We were so worried you'd get arrested," George said.
"Amber straightened everything out and cleared my name," Mitchell said.
"So what now?" Annie asked.
"Well Seth is still out there and I know he's going to try again to get me killing again. I have a bad feeling he's going to try again to kill Amber as he knows she's keeping me clean," Mitchell said.
"Well if he tries to kill her you could turn her. I know you don't want to do that but if it would save her life I'm pretty sure you won't hesitate," George said.
"Let's hope it doesn't come to that," Amber said.
They decided to go out that night to a club to celebrate the failure of Seth's plan. After they got there Mitchell bought himself and Amber drinks and found a table. As the night wore on they danced and drank their drinks. After an energetic fast dance Mitchell went to the toilet leaving Amber sitting at their table. She watched everyone else dancing for a while then decided to get some fresh air. Although Mitchell had been awhile she trusted him and knew that he wasn't killing anyone. Heading out of the club Amber leant against the club's wall breathing in the cool night air unaware that Seth was around the corner and was watching her. Seth had come down to the club looking for someone to feed on and when he'd arrived he'd spotted Amber outside. Hardly daring to believe his luck he watched for a while to see whether Mitchell was with her and once it became obvious that he wasn't around he grinned and made his move. Creeping up behind Amber he grabbed her and pushed her hard against the wall.
"Hello there, remember me?" He said.
"Get off me," Amber said.
She began to struggle as Seth smiled, his fangs descending.
"You smell so good. And I'm so very hungry," Seth said, sinking his fangs into her neck. Amber screamed and continued to fight. Seth was very strong though and she could feel herself grow weaker as he drank. Where in the blazes was Mitchell? She needed him before it was too late. She screamed again and again hoping Mitchell could hear it until her eyelids grew heavy and darkness descended.
