next to come in, which they do so with ‘hey’s’ and kisses to the cheek for Dallah and me, they try to kiss Candy's cheek but she turns her head from them, what a bitch! They are trying to accept her into this family but she isn't making it easy for any of us, and to be truthful she has me so fucking angry right now, how dare she turn her head from them!
"Baby, stop it," Ruk whispers in my ear and kisses my cheek.
Nodding my head to him in understanding, I watch as Parrise and Angus walk through the door. As Vampires, Parrise and Angus cannot eat food, but they are here every morning to start the day together, and I love how easily we have all fit together like a puzzle.
"Hey Angus, Parrise," I greet them with my head in the fridge as I'm looking for orange juice, but I soon grab it and kiss their cheeks before taking my seat on Ruk's lap. They walk around the table and greet Dallah before nodding their heads to Candy. Vampires are not touchy feely people like werewolves are, but because they see Dallah and I as family they will hug us, show us love, so it's natural for them to not want to be close to her, especially if they don't trust her, which they really don't.
Sitting on Ruk's lap while I watch the Brothers’ talking and joking amongst themselves, I suddenly have a shiver run over my body and a sharp pain in the back of my neck.
"Zara, you ok?" Dallah questions so worryingly that everyone stops and waits for my reply.
"Yeah course, you ok?" I joke to lighten the mood. The Brothers’ automatically go back to their food and chatting while Dallah stares at me blankly.
" What was it?" She quests again, but telepathically.
" Just a shiver, I'm probably getting a cold ," I answer back with a smile.
" You can't get ill, you're immortal !" She tells me in a panic.
" Damn it Dallah I'm fine!" I tell her with pent up stress.
" No you are not!" She stands up so abruptly, her chair scrapes the floor and in doing so making every one flinch.
"It's probably time you all went, us girls have things to do, you know with the Mating!" She tells the guys with a sweet smile.
She is still looking at me when the Brothers’ eyes land on me also.
"She's right we have lots to do. Ruk can I speak with you quickly?"
"Yeah, come on," he takes my hands and pulls me out of the house and onto the porch.
Turning me to face him, the tears that have gathered in my sad eyes fall freely.
"Baby what‘s wrong?" He asks with a sign.
"You're going to be with me forever right?"
"Fuck it; I knew you were worrying about tonight. Nothing and I mean nothing will stop me from wanting or having you, EVER. You and me are forever, never doubt that baby. We will be home tonight, making love as mates, the beginning of our lives," he tells me through clouded eyes.
"Thank you Ruk, for saving me. I love you so much."
When the Brothers’ walk through the door with knowing smiles, I turn back to Ruk and kiss his cheek gently as a goodbye.
"I'll see you tonight. Love you baby," he tells me with raw emotion.
"Yeah you will," I tell him with a weak smile.
Dallah steps up to my side, and takes my hand in hers as we watch the Brothers’ pile into the trucks.
"We need to talk sweetie?" Dallah whispers.
"We will, just wait till they leave," I tell her but keep my eyes on Ruk as he pauses at the truck door and turns with a beautiful smile and a cheeky wink, making me smile.
Sitting in my room with Dallah, because we didn’t want to speak in front of Candy and Den, I talk to Dallah in a whisper.
"I know you are worried Dallah, but you don’t have to, I am fine, more than fine."
"I felt it Zara, the presence and the sharp pain. We are connected sisters, what you feel, I feel, like when Richard had me under that spell in the dark coven, I know something’s wrong."
The mention of his name sends a shiver through me and nightmare builds in my heart. I don't want to think of him, or the time I spent at the coven.
"See! There it is
Eve Paludan, Stuart Sharp