Josie's POV(Contined)
“What?” I gaped at him. I’d heard he was rich, an actual oligarch, but it didn’t sink in until this moment. Not until I was staring at a house -nay. Mansion- that spanned acres. I haven’t been anywhere else on the property, but I have seen houses like this on the lifestyle channel. It probably has an indoor pool, a tennis court, football court and a lounging court where fellow insanely rich assholes like him sit and discuss how much better they are than everyone else.
“Josie! We meet again my darling!” Lilya, the effusively loud sister of Vladimir boomed as she rushed out of the house.
I’m not certain what to think of Lilya Sedof. She was the exact opposite of Vladimir, loud and chirpy where he was cold and austere. They were both pale and striking in appearance though. Where Vladimir was unfairly handsome and masculine,
Josie's POV(Continued)Opening the purse I hadn't dropped despite the last hours of insanity, I whipped out my phone, set it to roaming and dialed my dad’s line. It only took about three rings and mum’s voice came on.“You silly child, where are you?”“Hi mum, I’m in Tartu. I need to ask you and dad something important-”“Tartu?” Her shock was palpable. “How did you get there? Come home, right now! That place is not where you should ever get to!” And she hung up on me. Again.“Well?” Vladimir drawled. I was starting to hate the self assured way he spoke.“There was a connection problem. I will speak with them later. Please leave me alone now.” I refused to tell him that my mother kept hanging up on me.Instead of leaving the room like I requested, he waltzed to the desk like
Josie's POV(Continued) “What are you saying? I have no memory of all these events….but-” “But it feels like she is saying the truth?” Vladimir, the ever knowing sage, interrupted. “What truth? It’s rubbish is what it is! We are from Mexico mum, you told me that, remember?” “We are not Mexican child.. I have never even been to Mexico.” “Anna and I look alike! We have the same hair and eyes!” Okay, in what world I’m I living in where I’m the one convincing my mum that I’m her child? “You and about 12% of the entire population. It’s more a coincidence than anything. Anna looks like me. You don’t even look like Inna. You must have gotten your genes from that homeless lover of hers.” “You are lying to me.” I declared, my brain churning. This was all Vladimir’s doing. He did this. He was threatening them with something. “No I am not. At least right n
Vladimir's POVThree hours. It took three hours for Josie to run out of steam and stop tearing shit up.‘My King.’ The call was quiet, but urgent.‘Yes Roderick?’ I asked of the vamp warrior I had tasked to trail the trio. Roderick was a rogue vamp based in California, preferring to live his days without being affiliated to any coven, earning a livelihood by way of being a mercenary or running covert operations. One such as keeping tabs on my willful childe.‘Lilya just sent the order five minutes ago. The trio are to move on Stravos tonight.’ California was ten hours behind Tartu, and it was a little past midnight here, so it was about two pm in California. Lilya planned to execute her hair brained plan when Stravos should be asleep.Sometimes, that childe of mine disappointed me with her brash actions. ‘Shut it down, a
Vladimir's POV(Continued)"But this is not a wrong move sire. We need Stravos here to figure out the witches’plan." She protested."False. You made this move so that you can remove Stravos from his stronghold, in the hopes that you will finally be able to attack him directly. But make no mistake, bringing him here does not make him vulnerable to you. So your plan will fail."She sucked in a harp breath, glanced away from me for a few seconds before trying another tactic. "Don't you want to know who this breaker is?""I will, in time." Though I already had my suspicions. "You are my favorite childe, and that is because you have a sharp mind, but it is clear now that your mind is muddled. It is the only plausible reason why you cannot see what is in front of you."Her brows furrowed. "I do not follow father.""Your plan. You fail to see the glaring holes in it. What makes you bel
Vladimir's POV(Continued)The room was dark. I’m guessing Josie was able to get her hands on the light bulb in the room. The darkness didn’t impede me from seeing the havoc she managed to wreck in three hours. Simply put, this room is unlivable, at least not until extensive repairs have been made to…….everything.Impressive.I wonder how much havoc I can make her wreak on the witches when the time is right.Huddled in a small corner behind the closet, she gazed at nothing, looking like how she probably felt. Small. Aww, my poor wildcat. But for iron to become unbreakable, it must first pass through fire."Hey Jo, I come bearing treats." I murmured softly, keeping my voice barely above a whisper.She didn’t react in any way that indicated she heard or even knew I was there. I treaded into her line of sight, still, she didn’t so much as twitch. It wasn’t until I n
Vladimir's POV(Continued)“Not you. You are the only surviving member of Ave’s line. Her other two sisters didn’t produce children before their death, so that leaves either Ave’s line or Ivan’s to continue the Puhvel’s dynasty. And honestly speaking, I would much rather have the granddaughter of the peacemaker in power than the daughter of the demon seeking power hungry fool. I’m certain the rest of the clan will agree with me.”“You said they were missing.” She accused.“Your mum and aunt are missing. No one knows what happened to them. Inna disappeared the same night she gave birth to you. Michela about two months later. Ilya and Ave? They are dead. Their bodies were never found, so they are still ruled as missing.”Jo gulped audibly. “How do you know they are dead?”“I just do. It’s more
Josie's POVA brilliant golden hue lit up the sky, transforming it from the black orb it was to this utterly bewitching sight. I stood, transfixed as I watched the sun make its glorious ascent higher in to the sky, the worries that plagued my soul forgotten for the time being. Whenever I watched the sun rise, the rest of the world ceased to exist. I went from this confused, bitter being to an insignificant atom in the presence of greatness. No other other time filled me with as much awe as when I was able to witness the sun rise.A pensive air behind me threatened to distract me from concentrating on the ascent of the beautiful ball of fiery orange. I paid it no mind. Now, more than ever, I needed to ponder nothing. Not my life, or the muddy future ahead of me. When the world threw curve balls, people meditated or took walks to regain their equilibrium. I watched the sun rise.“What are you doing her
Josie's POV(Continued)"I asked a question childe. Do not make me repeat it." Something about his cadence was rough and forbidding. I took an involuntary step back."It's nothing sir." Sir? Who calls their brother sir? "Jo here just got a little confused is all." Lilya stated brightly, her body straightening as she focused on her brother.Vladimir said nothing. Just continued to stare Lilya down as a muscle ticked in his jaw. What the hell was wrong with him?"She thought she saw me at the alcove and wondered how I could have gotten to the kitchen island in a few seconds. But I wasn't there you see, I was right here in the kitchen behind her. So you see, it's nothing of importance." She recanted."Mistake." He drawled like the word held no meaning to him. "Mistakes are small, simple and often meaningless. But a simple mistake can cost you everything. You will endeavor not to give Miss Puhvel any more rea