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Myrnin's pov

That sly women! She knew very well what she was doing. She was cold and calculating I had known this all along but for her to stoop so low... I had finally calmed Claire down. That however didn't mean I had gotten my way.

No quite the opposite. Claire had stood her ground just as Amelie wanted and said she would go through with the plan. Oliver had arrived shortly. Amelie, him and I were to stay close by to make sure that Claire was safe. However first we had to find out where this Chogan was.

I somehow had a feeling the man would come to us rather then us finding him. I didn't want him near my little bird at all but knew that in the end this was going to happen. I pulled Claire to the side. "I know I can't stop you... but be careful. I love you." I said kissing her softly not caring that we weren't alone.

"I love you." She said giving my hand a squeeze. I tried to smile reassuringly but part of me wanted to just grab my little bird and never let go. Yet I would have to even if it was just for a short period.

All to soon Amelie said it was time to put the plan in motion. Oliver had gathered likely hiding spots that would be able to accommodate the crows needs. I looked the list over. Scoffing at the first two.

"Oliver I highly doubt they would be stupid enough to hide in such public places." He glared at me, snatching the list back. I merely shrugged if he wished to waste time checking the local elementary school and hospital he could. Now was the tricky part. Claire would have to go separately for this part. We would follow close behind.

We opened the front doors and we're halfway down the steps when suddenly a figure dropped from the sky. I knew immediatly that this was Chogan. Well that was unexpected. He held his hands up as if saying he came in peace.

Yet I couldn't trust anyone who wanted my Claire. "I do not wish to harm any of you. I only wish to speak to you." Chogan said.

I tried to hold in my scoff seeing how this idiot wanted my lover. "What is it you exactly want?" I asked bluntly. He started feeding us the story he had Claire.

"And the girl what is it you want of her?" Amelie asked to let him know we were ahead of him. He was surprised at first. Then his eyes soften and he looked at Claire.

"I simply wish her happiness." He said still looking at Claire. "And the land. Do you intend to take it?" Oliver said bluntly.

"No we only wish to live here in peace. So long as none of yours attacks we will keep to our own. As for Ciqala I only wish to speak to you." Chogan said.

I wasn't buying it and Oliver didn't seem to be either. Amelie was as blank as ever so I was unsure. Claire didn't seem to go either way on this. "Very well why don't we all go back to my office to talk." Amelie said, still wearing her blank mask.

Chogan nodded. Couldn't he of put a damned shirt on at least! I mean yeah he had wings but I'm sure he could have figured out some way to cover himself up! When we got into the office I made sure Claire stayed close to me.

It was obvious that this Chogan fellow didn't like that. Though he put on a friendly facade I could practically feel the anger rolling off him. I being the vampire that I am decided to push him further. I kissed Claire on the cheek.

Amelie's pov

I knew Myrnin was purposefully trying to anger Chogan. However I made no move to stop his childish antics. I did not for one second believe this man simply wanted to live amongst us and see his past lover happy. I had been alive for far to long to simply trust a person because he says so.

So I allowed Myrnin to continue on as I observed Chogan. He masked it well but his eyes gave away the hatred boiling within. "Now then please tell me how many you have brought of your kind with you." I said playing along with his act.

"Ah there are about fifteen with me at the moment." He said. Though fifteen didn't sound like alot I knew it could never be so easy. For one thing we had no clue how to deal with the winged beast.

Furthermore he could easily be lying. "And they are all your children?" I asked. He shook his head, "No I only fathered one child. The rest are his and his children's children."

"The curse it continues on through blood line." He said. "Very well for now I will arrange for you and your... family to have accomidations." I planned to keep them on this side of town.

"I thank you for your hospitality." He said. "But be warned if any of yours harms any of mine... well you understand that I will not allow that, further more they will be expected to follow the rules of Morganville just like everyone else." I said letting a bit of my power seep through so he would know that I was indeed serious.

I spoke to Myrnin without lifting my gaze from Chogan. "Myrnin do take your fiance home she looks very tired." I watched as Chogan's eyes snapped to Claire. I saw the longing there and knew right away that this would end up the way I suspected.

He wouldn't give up easily and though I would not interfere if it were him simply wooing the girl. I knew without a doubt that, that wouldn't be his tactic. We would play nice for now but eventually it would turn into war. Love is afterall a funny thing as it can stop wars but it can also be the thing to set a war off.

I would bide my time as we gathered the answers we needed.

Chogan's pov

"Myrnin do take your fiance home she looks very tired." The one in charge said. My eyes went to the small girl. My Ciqala, she was as beautiful as ever even with her eyes having changed.

I would not allow that man to take her from me. Not after I finally found her. I forced myself to stay seated, reminding myself now was not the time to act. Soon though soon I would take my lover and break the curses that held us.

I would release the goddess that was locked inside of her and then she would be mine again.