Disclaimer: I do not own Blood Ties or any of its characters. They are Tanya Huff's creations.

Characters thoughts in italics

Thanks to my beta, Lena!

Chapter 6

Dear Stanley,

I thought that confronting you would make me feel better but it didn't. I thought maybe you would have a legitimate excuse for walking out of my life and never coming back but you didn't. You just didn't have enough guts to come back and fix things. You said that you loved me despite your actions but your actions spoke louder than your words ever could. No amount of apologies could begin to make up for all the missed quality time. I can only hope that you have learned from your mistakes and that you are a better father to Lyssa than you were to me. I don't know if I will ever be able to forgive you. Even if I do, I doubt I would ever want you in my life. That ship has sailed.

Victoria Nelson

Vicki touched the end of the letter to the blue flame of the stove burner. When the flame crept closer to her fingertips, she dropped the letter into the kitchen sink. As the letter disappeared so did the majority of her anger. She had to admit that she did feel better since finishing the letter. I guess what they say is true writing can be therapeutic. The rest of her anger could always be dealt with by going a few rounds with her speed bag.

She went to do some damage.

When Henry arrived at Vicki's office, she was pummeling the speed bag. "I guess the letter burning didn't go so well?"

"It definitely helped but I needed to do something physical to get rid of the rest of my anger." Vicki grabbed a towel and wiped away her sweat before sitting down on the futon.

Henry joined her. "I think someone might be coming to see you. Her heart is practically thumping out of her chest. She's either really anxious to see you or nervous about something. "

"Maybe your vampire radar is off. I don't have any appointments tonight."

Several minutes later they heard a knock on the door. "Hello."

A complacent look graced Henry's pale face.

"I'll be right with you." Vicki rose from the futon and walked into the outer office. "How can I help you?"

The young woman just stared at her.

"Is there something wrong?"

The red haired woman shook her head. "No, it's just nice to finally meet my big sister."

THE END

Author's note: I do intend to write a follow-up story to this one. Stay tuned.