The Royal Flush (Knights of the Darkness Chronicles(Book Three)) Read Online Free PDF

woman.”
    “I see. I was also very extremely saddened to hear about her death. She was a wonderful person and very much like a sister to Natasha.”
    Darian nodded. “She was.”
    “If you’re the owner, that would mean you’re also a vampire, am I correct?” her mother asked as she tossed a glance at her daughter whose face was now quite red.
    Xavier smiled. “Natasha, surely you knew this would come up.”
    Natasha looked at Xavier but remained silent.
    Darian nodded.
    “I am, we both are.” He gestured to Xavier.
    Natasha’s father shook his head, but stayed silent as well.
    Her mother continued. “So I’d be correct if I said you drink blood to survive?”
    “Mom, can we not go there. I wouldn’t be with them if I thought they were evil. Yes, they drink blood, they have to in order to survive, but they don’t harm humans.”
    “Fine, I’ll take your word for it.” Her mother looked at the two vampires. “So, here I was thinking that you were both young men?”
    Xavier gave her mother a charming smile. “It really depends on how you want to look at it.”
    “I see. So exactly how old are you?”
    Darian answered for both himself and Xavier, revealing their ages. It was something he didn’t normally do which was the reason why his rivals had trouble gauging the extent of his power. But for the sake of pleasing Natasha’s parents and building a bridge of trust, he gave in.
    “I don’t need to mention how this opens up a brand new can of concern, but I’ll mention it anyway,” her father added as he looked at his daughter. “Natasha, are you sure you know what you’re getting yourself into?”
    The waiter returned with their meals. He sat their plates in front of them on the table. Natasha remained silent, waiting for the waiter to leave before answering her father. They thanked the waiter before he walked away. The succulent aroma of the food assailed their nostrils making their mouths water. Natasha began to cut into her filet mignon, taking bite size portions of the food and savoring every bit. Darian and Xavier watched her eat with a small amount of fascination.
    “I’m waiting.” Franklin took a swig of his wine.
    “Yes, Dad, I know exactly what I’ve gotten myself into. Don’t you think I’ve thought about this? Listen, I’m happy. Please can we just move on. I’m happy.”
    “How can you be happy if you don’t even want to discuss it?” her father asked, leaning forward to gain a better visual on his daughter.
    “Because I know you. Please trust that I’m making the right decision for myself. Mom, Dad, you know I love you and your concerns are very important to me, but I’ve made my decision. Nothing is going to change my mind.”
    Marian looked at her daughter, then her gaze shifted to the two vampires. “Please tell me more about yourselves. My daughter may have complete trust in you, but I’m sorry, I’m not as confident or at ease as she is.”
    Xavier nodded. “I understand completely. Any loving parent would be concerned about their child in such a relationship.”
    He began to tell her parents a little about his history, where he grew up, his family and how he became a vampire.
    “Oh my,” her mother put her hand to her chest, amazed by Xavier’s tale.
    “That’s some story. Fascinating really, but what I want to know is what are your intentions towards my daughter? Do you plan on turning her into what you are?” Franklin asked.
    Darian decided to answer her father’s concerns. “You needn’t be concerned. Neither Xavier nor I have any intentions of turning Natasha into a vampire. But in all due respect, if that would one day become her decision; I would not turn her away.”
    Mrs. Hemingway placed her fork on her plate with a resounding clink. “Oh, I don’t like that at all  ”
    Darian held up a hand, silencing her.
    “If it is Natasha’s choice,” he said respectfully. “Mrs. Hemingway, I will not harm your daughter nor will I allow any harm