Here's a new chapter today - I know, it's not Monday, but I felt like posting up stories today. So, everyone is getting spoiled a bit today! :D

Enjoy~

Apparently, the owner of the apartment gave me my monthly payment back because I was barely there for the starting month of July. It was my money now and barely anyone in my family knows what is going on. I hadn't called them about Thursday or more of two days ago. Vlad is reading a book and sitting down on the soft couch – that held an L shape – and I'm sitting across from him to deal with homework and test studying. I avoided studying for Paranormal world, figuring I'm already kicked out of class.

Then, my memories were bothering me half the times. I hadn't called Jazz about this, but I knew she'd want to know more about this. Everything was so different for me to view. The more I was learning, the more to sink in and wrap my head around this. With everything to study, I had to get them all done before Sunday arrives or I can't relax for Monday tests. I can do them well without overloading my studying and I knew I'd get them all by heart naturally.

It helps to keep my mind off for a little while, but I don't remember what else I'm doing. I barely kept track of time. I was studying something about English recognizing the differences between old English story versus Shakespeare story. Then, I had to recognize some other stories from others without knowing the characters. They weren't easy, I managed. I think…I wasn't too sure. Everything was piling up so much on me, I wanted to finish it before tomorrow.

…

Vlad glanced at his watch and he hummed. My head picked up and wondered what was going on. He got up and went upstairs for some reason. I chose to keep quiet, but he was doing something. I figured he'd be fine until the delivery time because he can use his power to fly to get around. I kept doing my written assignments and managed to get them down.

I shoved my stuff back into my bag and lay back on the couch. I knew it was getting close to dinnertime, considering we barely went anywhere today or did much, and school tends to take up most of time if I wanted good grades. My ears picked up footsteps coming down the stairs and my head turned to see the fruit loop in new clothes. He was wearing good set of men's slacks, a thick shirt, and a sweater.

"Uh, are you going somewhere or some-" The doorbell interrupted me.

Vlad smiled, "I'll be going out tonight with someone."

I got up and followed him to the door, "With who and why?" I was curious.

"Daniel," He turned his head over to me, "Why do you care?"

My eyes rolled, but I couldn't tell him yet. He doesn't remember. Until he does, then we could work the matter out. He opened the door with a smile. A man handed Vlad with a couple of dozen red roses. Vlad accepted them generously and smiled back at him. I could see the man with brown thick hair – almost like Dash's hairstyle – and brown eyes. He was almost exactly Vlad's height, but an inch taller than him. He wore the fine blue-collar shirt that had the sleeves down to his elbows. The pants were black slack, almost like Vlad, but more a comfortable wear. I could almost recognize a Russian and a Scottish look based on his genetic.

"Hello Vladimir, your date has arrived." He gave a very friendly smile towards Vlad.

Vlad blushed, "Ah, thank you for the roses. I will leave them in the vase." Vlad went off to his kitchen.

My arms crossed and this guy helped himself in. Inwardly, the growling was ready to launch at the enemy. There was something I didn't like what I was seeing and already disapproving without needing to request Vlad's permission on this matter. It was deadly silent and this man ought to be running for his life. He was smiling at me respectfully. Who does he think I am?

Vlad didn't waste his time taking care of his roses and the man offered his arm like a good gentleman he is. My eyes narrowed at the enemy and couldn't stand it when he does this! As soon as they walked out the door, I couldn't let this happen!

"Vlad! You get your ass back in here!" I growled.

Vlad turned his head with a puzzle look, "Daniel, what has gotten into you? I'm going on a date with this gentleman."

I pointed inside the house, "I don't care. He can't have you anyway since your ass is mine. Now get back in here before I have a half of my mind to drag you back in."

Vlad shuddered and apologetically to his supposed 'date'. He had withdrawal from the man and his date was shocked. Once Vlad was by my side, I held him closely together and glared at the man. The man had no idea what was happening.

"Find somebody else. Vlad is mine." I declared.

I slammed the door. I huffed and Vlad was looking at me confusingly about my behaviour so suddenly. My eyes met his, but my core could not stand the idea of allowing him to be doing that. Naturally, I picked him up like a bride he is to me and walked over to the living room as we were before, only he remained by my side.

Vlad knew better not to mess around with me because I'm powerful as him, but I know how to defeat him in either ways. He kept quiet until I was able to calm down a bit. I didn't need a complete memory of that night to know what had happened and he doesn't know any better than himself.

"We need to talk, Vlad." I could tell he's worried.

He nodded and waited for a minute. He was collecting his thoughts from the way I could tell.

"Do you remember anything from the dinner you had dragged me into?"

He nodded, "Yes, but what does this has to do with anything? We were both drunk and have no clue what had happened that night. For all I know, I might have had sex with some random male and I must have chosen to be bottom. We managed to get home one way or another."

At least he doesn't remember because it would save me a lot of trouble. My hand was soothing his back to calm him out of my instinct. I hate this role so much and I took a deep breath.

"Vlad, I remember that night…not all of it, but I have an idea what it had already happened." I admitted.

His sapphire eyes widened, "You do? Is the father involved?" He was so eager to know the truth.

It helped me to know he's willingly to know, especially I refused to let him go on some date with this man I never had seen before in my life! No mate of mine is going to be with someone else without my permission! Although, to blame something is my stupid status role in the ghost zone.

"Yes. Vlad, we were so drunk and I don't know what happened, but there were photographers taking pictures of us that night. I was…kissing you. We had sex there at their private room. I don't know much, but I do remember you wanted more of it that night and followed me home." I sighed, "I claimed you as mine."

Vlad's eyebrow went up, "Daniel, I don't understand how I could possibly be obeying you when you demand me back into the house and claim me in front of the date."

Wow…he wasn't into the fact I am the father of the baby. The more I tell him, he wants to know everything. At least he's the same Vlad I know and I refused to change that.

"Unfortunately, we are ghosts, Vlad. Ghosts have mates, but we're in a different situation. According to the ghost zone rules, if you take the ghost zone's king or queen down, you become the next King or Queen to the subject. King Pariah was the king and I'm supposed to become the King by the time I turn twenty-four. A king must have a mate to rule by and a mate must be submissive. No king is a submissive." I pointed out.

Vlad nodded slowly and grasps the idea around his head. It wasn't easy for me to handle, but I knew once I claim a ghost to be my mate, it's for life. There were things I hadn't known, but I knew my daughter was going to be the Princess in line. Everything was shocking for me because I'm telling Vlad right now and after I found out about our daughter's gender. To me, it is a miracle.

Vlad curled up closer to me and he wasn't pleased. I didn't understand what was wrong now. My fingers slipped through his hair to his head, massaging his head softly to comfort him, and his fingers curled around my shirt.

"Don't take her away from me, Daniel. I beg of you," He whispered, "I'll do anything to be with her." His sapphire eyes refused to look at me directly.

If my heart had been through a breakup, this was ten times worse than I could have had imagined in my life. To see how weak he is and now, I understood. His dream had showed that he was weak, that the father has controlled over him, and taking the baby away meant punishment. I hugged him closely to me and kissed the top of his head.

"Vlad, no, I won't. I want her to be around both of us. I promise, she will never be taken away from you." I told him, simple as possible, "Aren't you happy I'm the daddy?"

Vlad did not believe me for a second, but I let him sink in for a little while. It's odd…if I wasn't the king, I could be in his position. Ghosts have to decide to become a mate for the person. Both partners must be willing, but Vlad doesn't have a choice to decide I am worthy. Once a king claims you as a mate, there isn't a way out.

"You meant it," He asked.

"Yes, I meant it. Every word of it, Vlad." At least I'm willing to be the father of the kid, but I don't see much of love between us.

"What of my date?"

I frowned, "No. Absolutely no dates." I declared.

"Why not? I must find someone to love. It is obvious you're not in love with me."

I chose to be quiet and silently agreeing what he had said. I wasn't too sure how else to explain it otherwise. Vlad can't demand me to explain or obey him because he's a submissive. A submissive mate cannot control eighty-seven percent of their own lives unless they break free of their mate role to become a dominate.

"Vlad, I may be rich in the ghost zone, but I'll do whatever it takes to keep both of you happy. You're carrying my baby and with being drunk, I'm sorry that you end up caught into this business affair. Just…don't date anyone. The king part of inside of me forbids it and what happened there is the uncontrolled behaviour. The last returned memory showed me where I have claimed you as mine and no one else, but I was drunk as you were." I rambled on.

He accepted the answer and no longer clinging onto me. He sat up, but he couldn't get out of my arm grip around him. It'd be a while to get use to this and I wouldn't have demand Vlad to drop his date like that so suddenly. It happens and took over me.

Slowly, I was petting Vlad and I noticed something at the corner of my eyes. Something was waving by and saw a black tail. My eyes followed it and it was on Vlad's back. What the…? I couldn't comprehend how he has that –

"Daniel, wake up. You know I cannot carry anything heavy, despite of being a hybrid here." A hand shaking my arm.

I groaned and my eyes snapped opened. What the? It was all a dream? I rubbed my head and Vlad stopped shaking me.

"Stupid dream," I muttered, "It almost looked real."

He chuckled, "Would you like to talk about it, Daniel?"

"Something about the movie King and I." I figured there's no lie to that, I mean, it was really was mentioning about as my future role as a king and it is about me.

Vlad scoffed, "At least you are almost finish with your school for the summer."

"More than glad, excited because I need a vacation!" I huffed and sat up from the couch.

I looked over at the table that had all of my homework and groaned. I literally thought they were finished! That homework is such a nightmare.

"Well, it is getting late. I need to sleep since I have a meeting to attend tomorrow afternoon. Thankfully it is not in the early morning, sleep would have ruined it." Vlad complained.

Somehow, I never how sleep affects Vlad daily, but it's different to me. I was glad to have a place to stay until I'm done with college, but the idea that being with my daughter as much as possible gives me an opportunity. The dream nearly scared me and I don't think I'm ready to confess I'm the daddy to Vlad. Seriously, to explain my unruly behaviour like that.

Was it telling me something important that I have to make sure Vlad doesn't ever go on a date? Talk about ruin his life because of my king status. Then again, I forgot I have a test for the Royal course on Monday. I need to do the top grades or the Ghost Zone wouldn't be pleased. I picked up that course's book and Vlad's eyes glanced over.

"Why are you studying Royalty?"

I sighed, "I have to because of the fact I am the Ghost Zone's Prince. I am to be their Pseudo-royally Prince to become their Ghost Zone King of all Ghost Zone."

He hummed, "I see. How did you become their prince?"

I gave him my deadpanned look, "I defeated King Pariah and then, they called me their Prince since then. I didn't know until Frostbite told me when I was about to turn fifteen years old." I shrugged, "Unless someone can defeat me, which I doubt it, they can become Prince or Princess to the Ghost Zone. Unfortunately, no one has at all and my status role remains the same."

"Ah, so, do they provide an arrange marriage for you?"

I laughed dryly, "No. I'm still working on that matter at the moment." I really don't want to tell him yet.

Vlad nodded and patted my shoulder, "Well, I better get to sleep. Sleep well, Daniel. I will see you in the morning." He walked to the stairs and headed to his room.

I knew it was ten o'clock and had to organize my notes and books. I had it ready to go for tomorrow and decided sleep will help me refreshing up to study again. There was too much stuff to study for and I was glad it was almost over. Yet, my mind is too preoccupied towards anything Vlad's pregnancy related.

Will Danny tell Vlad the truth or never?