Vengeance by Drucilla Malfoy
Chapter 6
Disclaimer: I own neither Blood Ties nor Forever Knight. I'm just playing with them for the moment. And even if you sue me, all I have are student loans, which you're welcome to.
"Coreen honestly isn't that bad." Henry tried to ease Emma.
"I'm sure she a very nice little girl. That doesn't mean I don't know how this is going to end up."
"Please, just don't bite her." He whispered as they came in.
"Oh my god, I'm so excited to meet another vampire." Coreen began ranting about her excitement.
"I can't deal with this gothic 'in touch with the night' shit right now." Emma pushed past them and out onto the balcony.
"I'm sorry. She isn't very patient when she's upset. I'll go talk to her."
Emma leaned heavily on the railing.
"Em…" he began.
"I know." She sighed heavily. "I just… I didn't bite her." She offered.
"That's something." He stepped up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. "We will figure this out. I promise you."
"I get pushed aside and dismissed and she gets a hug. How is that fair?" Coreen watched the vampires indignantly.
"I don't think we're going to see much fairness when it comes to Miss Emma." Vicki stood beside her.
"Maybe I should go."
"Maybe for now. "
She nodded and turned to leave.
"Coreen," Vicki stopped her, "I won't be in the office tomorrow. If anyone at all comes looking for me… I don't know be pissed about it or something. Don't give any hint you know where I am or even give a damn about me. No one, Coreen, not even Mike."
"What's going on Vicki?"
She sighed. "Our new client," she continued when she nodded, "he's an imposter. I don't know what the motivation is but I don't think it's good."
"Got it. I don't know where you are and I don't care anymore. Should I come back tomorrow night?"
"I'll call you first."
She nodded and showed herself out.
"You sent Coreen home?" Henry asked.
Vicki jumped as he appeared at her side. "Yes." She answered, breathily. "I wish you wouldn't do that."
He simply smirked in response. "It's likely best for her to go for now."
"What's up with her?" she gestured to Emma, still on the balcony despite the waning night.
"She takes exception to the gothic sub-culture as a whole. Her patience, tonight, is thinner than usual."
"Anything it particular she doesn't like. I just want to let Coreen know so she doesn't do anything." She clarified when he gave her a look.
Henry sighed. "I believe, it is largely the assumption that so many of them have that they are attuned to the night. In touch with the darkness, some say. As well as the assumption that they can dabble in the darkness and come away unscathed."
"Yeah…so… Coreen's going to get herself bit isn't she?"
He smiled and turned to where Emma was entering.
"I… apologize for my earlier… overreaction." Emma chose her words carefully.
"I'll let Coreen know, thank you."
An awkward silence settled over the trio.
"Well," Henry finally spoke, "dawn approaches."
"Yes." Vicki answered almost too quickly.
"Will you sleep today?" He turned to Emma.
"Eventually." She answered. "I slept half the night away. I'm not tired yet."
He nodded. "Vicki?"
"I think I'll stay up a bit longer." She watched Emma for a reaction.
"Very well." He kissed Vicki lightly and half smiled as he turned and walked into the bedroom.
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