A/N: This is it…the final chapter of "My Precious Gems". It has been a fun ride and I have presented you all with many twists and turns along the way. But all good things must come to an end….and please don't hate me after you read this chapter.

Chapter Twelve

Two weeks later

I woke up to find the space beside me in bed empty. I sat up to see Dana outside on the balcony that was connected to our room overlooking the ocean. For our honeymoon, Mother and Father gave us use of their summer home located on the Mediterranean. Dana had never been out of the country before so I wanted to take her somewhere special for our honeymoon. So, the night after the wedding we put the children to bed and packed our bags. Dana wanted to take the children along with us but Chris, Father, and I all advised against it. The flight over was interesting. Dana had never been on a plane, let alone a private jet. She confessed to me on top of being afraid of water due to her inability to swim, she was deathly afraid of heights. So I held her in my lap as we flew off to the mystery location. It wasn't until we arrived that I told her what this place was.

For the past two weeks, we had the home to ourselves. We had a private ten mile stretch of beach and we enjoyed several days lounging in the sun, completely at ease. For two weeks we had no worries or cares…well except Dana fretting over the children. I admit that I did miss them as well but I was able to get them off of Dana's mind. I got out of bed and slowly made my way behind my wife. I place a hand on each side of her, caging her with my arms and body. She smiled up at me and brought her hand up behind her to cup my face. I leaned into the touch and together we watched the sun rise over the clear blue water.

"We have to go back today," I told her resting my chin on the top of her head.

"I know," she said a little sadly.

"Don't you want to get back to the kids?" I asked glancing down at her.

"Well yes," she replied, "but it was nice to get away from it all. Not have to worry about anything. Just wake up every day whenever we wanted and do whatever we wanted."

"Yes," I agreed, "but it's time we get back to them. They'll be upset if we stay any longer."

Dana chuckled and turned to face me. She stood up on her toes and gave me a chaste kiss before ducking under my arms and began to pack. I leaned against the doorframe and watched her, a smile playing at my lips. She looked over her shoulder at me and smiled back, playfully throwing a shirt at me. I caught it and pushed myself from the doorframe and started to help her pack.

X X X

The car pulled up in front of the mansion. Dana and I got out and thanked the driver, accepting our luggage and walked towards the front door. I stopped in my tracks suddenly which caused Dana to turn and look at me curiously. My eyes widened as a strange but familiar scent perfumed the air. Dana opened her mouth to call out to me and her eyes went wide as well when she caught the scent. The air stunk with the scent of Amethysts. Dana and I dropped our bags and ran towards the mansion. I threw open the door to see my girls on the ground, silent tears streaming down their faces. Both our families and clans stood in the grand entranceway talking in hushed tones. Chris looked up as we barged in with a look of shock and pity. My father looked at me with the same expression and came towards us.

My eyes darted around the room, taking in everyone that was there. Mother was crouched down between the girls, trying her best to comfort them. Abel was huddled between Cain and Alex who were trying their best to console the crying male as well. Davian was leaning against a wall, his face blank and unreadable. Chris was whispering something to Dana. A look of pure terror and dread crossed her face as she fell to the floor, a broken sob passing through her lips. My eyes paused on her shaking form for a moment before looking to the far side of the room. Eamon was lying on the floor, his ears flat against his head. Sagira and Curajos were licking his fur in comfort and that's when I finally noticed who was missing.

"Where's Lucian?" I asked softly looking at my father.

"Darrin," he began.

"WHERE IS MY SON?" I bellowed.

"Please dear," my mother begged, "let your father explain."

"I thought I smelled something last night," my father told me putting a hand on my shoulder. "I got up and started to patrol the halls when I saw something go into Lucian's room. I heard Eamon growling and snarling and by the time I got there, I saw this Amethyst vamp standing there holding Lucian. They jumped out the window and I tried to follow them, but there were others and they ambushed me. I'm sorry son, but they got him. They took Lucian."

A/N: Sorry to end it like this guys…but it was dramatic which is what I needed…plus you guys probably saw this coming anyway. Now don't you go worrying your pretty little heads over this…I am going to fix things here. Now there are two stories you all need to keep an eye out for: "Dark Savior" and "Guardian". They are intertwining stories that will explain everything. Please remember to review…and don't hate me…I'll make you all cookies and cake and brownies