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Chapter twenty-two

Ammy's POV

"Are you ready?" Alec probes as he pulls on his jacket.

"Yeah" I smile at him, but it wasn't a proper smile. I don't think I even pulled it off to be honest, because Alec looks at me with complete concern as he wraps his arm around my shoulders. He guides me outside where we start to walk through the streets, mom phoned me earlier and told me that she and dad have something they wanted to tell me. I fear the worst like any other child would, and I can only imagine how scared Zach and Annika must be. Mom and dad are all they have ever known, but the possibility that they're splitting up will break them apart. Of course, dad has to work at Fangtasia tonight, so Alec doesn't want me to go alone because for one: it's night time. And for two: it's Fangtasia, so there will be lots of Vampires there, therefore I am in danger. Vampires are nasty people in Alec's eyes, but that's just because he's a Were, so he automatically doesn't trust or like Vamps. Which I think is ridiculous.

When we get to Fangtasia Pam lets us straight in and tells me that dad and mom are in dad's office. I thank her before walking over to dad's office where I walk straight in, Alec right behind me; when we get inside I find dad sat at his desk, the twins are on the sofa and mom is sat on the table biting her lower lip. Oh, God, the worst has happened.

"Ammy" dad greets before turning his gaze to Alec.

"Before you even say anything, he stays with us. He's looked after me when you didn't, he's been there for me and I need him just as much as I need you, if not more so. And I know that must hurt you to hear that, but I love him. I need him. I love and need you, too, dad, but in a whole different way" I assure him with a small smile.

"I know, Angel" he's not mad? I eye him suspiciously before going over to sit on the sofa next to the twins, Alec sitting next to me. Thank God dad has a huge sofa.

"Your mom and I have been doing a lot of talking, and we've come to a decision. We still love each other very much, and we always will love each other; that's why we're going to stay together. We're going to work through this and I'm going to make everything up to her, to all of you. I have done nothing but neglect this family, I apologise for that. But sometimes my Vampire duties have to overrule my family, and I hate that, but it is true. If I do not take my Vampire role seriously, I risk being banished, or worse, killed. And I'm sure none of you want that. I know that is not an acceptable excuse, but it is the truth. But that does not matter now, the damage has been done, but I will fix it. Or die trying, because you, my children, your mother, my fiancée, and my unborn child are all that matter to me" he tells us, I couldn't help the smile that formed on my face. The twins getting excited at what they hear. He's just told them that he and mom are getting married, and that him and mom are having a baby. Another baby, another sibling. Zach is going to be rushed off his feet if it turns out to be another girl.

"And to help bring this family back together, we're all going to go on holiday for a couple of weeks. Just to try to get a feel of being back in a normal functioning family, well, as normal as a family we can be. Considering that your father is a Vampire, I'm part Fae, Ammy is an Angel, with some Vampire genes, and the twins are part Vampire and part Fae" mom laughs, making everyone laugh but me. I don't want to leave Alec; I want to stay with him. There is this little part of me that just doesn't want to leave him, even if it is only for a couple of weeks.

"Alec, you're welcome to join us as well" dad assures him, surprising everyone in the room other than the twins who start cheering.

"Really? Are you sure you're okay with that?" Alec confirms.

"Yes, she loves you. And I will presume you love her…"

"Yes, very much. I love her with all my heart, I would never hurt her"

"Then I am positive. She needs you in her life, and while that is the case, you are family" dad nods his head as his decision becomes final.

I couldn't help but squeal as I jump into Alec's arms, his soft lips meeting mine in a sweet kiss. I give him another quick hug before going over to dad who stands up, his eyes holding so many emotions.

"Thank you, dad" I smile as I hug him, his arms wrapping around me. He's holding me as if I'm a foreign object he has never seen or held before; it has been a long time since I hugged him.

"I forgive you" I whisper to him before pulling away so that I can go hug mum before taking my place back next to Alec who wraps his arm around my waist.

"Where are we going for this holiday then?" I probe excitedly, the twins nodding along.

"Yeah, dad, tell us!" Zach orders, making me giggle and Alec chuckle at him.

"We have not yet decided, but we were thinking of going to somewhere such as Sweden, or maybe Paris. Or Germany. Anywhere you guys want to" dad grins at us, the twins getting very excited. I hold Alexander's hand, our fingers entwining as he leans down to kiss my cheek.

"Anywhere sounds great as long as I'm with you" I think my heart just melted. He's so sweet, so kind, so loving; so how did I end up with such a wonderful man?

"You two should get going, it's very late, almost 1 in the morning, and I'm sure you have school tomorrow. Your mom and I will get the twins home, and I'm very sorry for the late call out; I was in a meeting earlier and they could not postpone it any later" dad explains. With that I say goodbye to my family, I make sure to tell the twins that I'll come pick them up after school tomorrow, after mom agreed of course, before making my way out of Fangtasia with Alec.

"That went pretty well considering what you thought was going to happen" Alec point out, making me nod as we walk hand in hand down the streets towards his apartment. I love him, I really do.

"Alec, I love you. And I think…um…I think I might be…" I'm babbling. I want to tell him, I really do, but I can't find the right words to convey to him. How do I tell him that I'm ready? Well, I'm not ready for sex quite yet, but other things…well, they're a possibility. But now that I think about it, I feel more confused over it.

"You think you might be what?" he probes lightly, that worried look returning to his eyes.

"I think that I'm ready for us to tell your parents. They still don't know after all, I just hope that they take the news that their Were child is dating an Angel. I hope they're not too disappointed in you" I whisper the last part, not wanting him to be offended by my probing. I couldn't help but cheer inwardly knowing that I have managed to change topics.

"How many times do I have to tell you? I do not care what everyone else thinks. I love you, not anyone else. So why would I care about what they think?" he demands.

"I'm sorry, I'm being stupid. Again. I can't help it, I just don't want to come between you and your family" and that was the absolute truth. I don't want to come between them, they're his family, I don't want to be the person to separate them.

"You won't. Mom and dad have always loved you, and they'll be happy to accept you as part of the family. I love you, and that's all they care about. As long as I'm happy" he assures me before spinning me around so he can kiss me. I knew right there that everything was going to be okay. But the question was: for how long?

AN: I know this chapter was pretty casual, but I promise the next one will be more action packed xx