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be able to stop me.”
    “Yes, I would. It’s part of my duty to kill wayward vampires, Angel.”
    In an instant she was gone. He sensed her behind him as she grabbed him by the shoulders. She pushed his head to the side, to expose his neck. He knew her fangs wouldn’t be exposed; she was merely trying to prove a point. He grabbed her wrists and spun to face her.
    “Try that again, Angel, and you’ll get the same result.”
    “You’re no fun.”
    He kissed her again and when she tried to pull back he held her tighter to him to prove his point. She might have super human strength but, so too, did he. The groan she emitted this time was more than a caution and he immediately released her.
    “I’m sorry, Angel. I know I shouldn’t push my luck.”
    “One way or another, Sampson, you will be a vampire. This is my solemn vow.”  He caressed her hair but kept his distance to help Angelique regain her control.
    “If and when the law changes, Angel, this is my promise to you. I would do anything for you.” He paused. “I should return to Seraphina.”
    “The elfin has her covered.”
    “We can’t be discovered, Angel. You know what will happen to both of us.”
    “Nothing will happen to you, you’re human. The vampire will be blamed. Our relationship is rocky within the circle as it is. You know the only reason we are still here is because of the pact made centuries ago.” She turned away and walked a few paces into the forest. Sam followed.
    “I know but it was because of vampires like you that the pact has remained.” He touched her shoulder and she turned back to him .“ This is why changing me would bring dire consequences for you.”
    “We can’t be together while you’re human and I can’t change you so we can.” She wound her fingers in his hair and pressed lightly against him.
    “For now it will have to be this way.”
    “I know, Sam. I love you.”
    “I love you too.” He touched his lips to hers briefly.” I have to go.”
    “I know.”
    Sam raced off towards the garden to locate his princess. Angelique watched him leave. If she could cry she would have.
    In all her two hundred and twenty odd years as a vampire she'd never harboured such passionate feelings for a vampire much less a human. She pondered the irony of falling in love with a man she was forbidden to be with. A man she craved to feed on.
    Angeles appeared from above and Angelique realised he witnessed the exchange from the trees.
    “You are exposing me to the same dire consequences while you continue this ridiculous fantasy,” he stated in a disdainful tone.
    “No-one has to know of your knowledge, Angeles.”
    “I’m your protector, Angelique. It will be assumed I would be aware. I am supposed to stay with you at all times.” His eyes portrayed the contempt he felt regarding her feelings for Sam.
    “Not here you don’t. With the shield up, the lands are protected.”
    “Yes, for now you are protected. With the disappearance of Nermina it is only a matter of time before she is used as leverage in Mecaldorf’s plans.”
    “We aren’t even sure if he is involved.”
    “For someone who has lived as long as you have, Angelique, you can be particularly unwise at times.” He shook his head.
    “Leave me alone, Angeles. I’m in no mood for your melancholy.”
    “As you wish princess,” he replied coldly before he disappeared.
    Angelique remained in the forest until she was summoned again.
     
     

6
     
    The River of Music
     
    Once Sampson left them, Sera turned her scrutinizing gaze toward Keelor once more. No emotion could be seen in his beautiful face. Did he feel anything? Sera realised while she studied Keelor, everyone had left. Why did he stay? She hoped he was as drawn to her as she was to him.
    “Where is Keela?” Sera asked.
    “She has returned to our home beyond the garden.”
    “Aren’t you supposed to stay with her?”
    “Yes, however, when we are within the mystic lands, the shield protects all