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Leila“Ferdinand, I want the castle secure,” Lance ordered as soon as we walked in. “There was a breach here last night.”Ferdinand nodded once. “Yes, sir. We’ll check everyone who enters and leaves.”“And I want every exit secured,” Lance ordered as we headed toward the elevator. “I don’t care if you have to deadbolt them from the inside.”The doors opened on the top floor a moment later, and two guards were standing outside our door.“Has anyone entered or left since we’ve been gone?” Lance asked as I opened the door.“No, sir,” they both said in unison.Lance continued barking orders as I rushed into the penthouse, and down the hallway to the family room. Jase was sitting on a chair with his leg slung over the armrest, reading a book, while Sirena played with her doll on the floor.Addie was on her feet immediately. “Is everything okay?”I nodded, my eyes darting to the children, and she nodded once, understanding.“Mom?” Jase looked up from his book and sat up, putting his foot do
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LanceI quickly hit the elevator button and was on the first floor within minutes. As soon as the doors opened, I looked across the casino, and Raven was there, wearing a long, green velvet cloak, attracting the attention of the humans in the casino. But I didn’t care. Over the years, she had helped me more times than I could count. And now, she was helping Leila and the children, too. She was like family.“Raven, it’s so good of you to come!” I placed my hands on her shoulders and kissed both of her cheeks. “But I wish I would have known you were coming.”She gave me a small smile, her eyes filled with concern. “I’m sorry to drop in on you like this, but I assure you. It’s important.”“Of course.” I offered her my arm. “Shall we?”She brought down the hood of her cloak and took my arm as her bodyguards followed. I went with her in the elevator while her men took the stairs, leaving us alone.“Is something wrong?” I asked, my eyes filled with concern.A smile lit her lips. “Let’s wait
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Leila “Absolutely not!” Leila shook her head but quickly calmed herself. “We can protect them here.” I nodded, a crease forming between my eyes. “I agree. We would give our lives to keep our children safe.” Raven nodded. “Yes, I know, but it won’t be enough.” “Why?” I sat on the club chair closest to Leila, leaning forward as I listened, the wine forgotten. “There are people after your children. And if they come with me to my coven, they can begin their training.” Raven let out a deep breath. “They can undergo their training at my Compound. And when they’re old enough, they can go to Mayfield Manor for Magical Misfits.” “Magical Misfits?” I scrunched up my nose. “My children are not misfits.” Raven shrugged. “They are in society with the humans. Hence, the name. As witch-vampire hybrids, they need special training. With me or at the school, they can hone their skills while cultivating their understanding of other species. Also, they will have the opportunity to make friends like
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Lance“Would you like me to show you to your room?” I asked Raven. We had just finished our meal, and she still made no move to leave, which was rare. Usually, she visited long enough to give us the news she had, and then she left. But today, she was hanging out as if waiting for something.“Is something about to happen?” I asked, keeping my voice low.Leila’s head snapped up, her eyes filled with concern. Since she became a vampire, her hearing was just as good as mine. There was no keeping anything from her anymore, not that I did before, but still....Raven stared into my eyes and smiled. “I’ll stay with Leila and the children for a while to visit, if that’s alright.”“Yes, of course.”Indirectly, she had answered my question. I would be called away, and she would stay here with Leila and the children.Raven nodded, having read my thoughts.Just then, my cell phone rang, and I quickly looked down to check the caller ID. “It’s Drake.”“Drake, what’s wrong?” I quickly walked into the
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LanceSuddenly, Selestra walked out from behind Raif and draped her arm over his shoulder, then he turned and grabbed her hair roughly, yanking it back as he sank his mouth down onto hers, giving her a brutal kiss. Then he pulled back and wiped the corner of his lips. “As you can see, she was never yours.”“I don’t want her!” I yelled back. “But she’s tricking you now! She’s playing you! Can’t you see that?”“The only thing I see is a man that will pay for his sins!” Raif yelled, taking a step forward. “You took away everything that I held dear. And now, I will do the same to you.”“Stay away from my family!” I yelled. “If I see you near them, I’ll rip out your heart myself!”He burst out laughing. “You can try.”I unbuttoned my shirt and threw it down onto the ground. “Then let’s do this now! This is between us! Let’s not involve any more innocents!”Raif shook his head. “No, not yet. When you least expect it, I will come for you, your children, and your wife.”A deep, guttural growl
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LeilaAfter cleaning up the penthouse and putting everything away, I headed down the hallway toward the family room. The children were playing Chess with Addie again.“Is everything okay?” I asked, sitting on the small sofa along the wall.It was already time to think about remodeling again. Sirena was too big for the rocking horse now, and Jase had outgrown it a while back. They were growing up too fast. And if they went away with Raven, I was sure to miss the rest of their short childhood, too.“Mom, what’s wrong?” Sirena sat beside me and held my hand.I pulled her onto my lap and held her close. “Nothing, baby doll. Mommy’s just thinking.”“What about?” she asked, too bright for her young years.I smiled, kissing her cheek. “Nothing, baby. Everything’s fine.” I gave her another hug and then set her down. “Why don’t you play Chess with Addie and Jase while I talk to Daddy?”She nodded, a crease forming between her eyes. “Okay, Mom.” Then she hurried over and slid onto Jase’s lap. H
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LeilaLance nodded. “I was thinking of him, too. And when she goes to high school or college, he looks young enough to blend in, even though he was turned when he was twenty-five.”I nodded as tears welled up in my eyes. “I was wracking my brain, trying to think of someone on this short notice, but he was the only one I’d trust explicitly. On the other hand, we thought we could trust Jeremy, too, and he ended up betraying us. So, we had to be careful who we send with the children.”Lance nodded, looking down at my hand as he ran his fingers over mine. “I know you don’t want the children to go, and neither do I. But with Raif coming after them, I’d never forgive myself if something happens to the children... or you.”I nodded. “I know, but I’m staying here with you. I don’t want to send the children away at all. But I’m not leaving without you. The only way I’d go is to help settle the children in, but you need to come with us, too.”He shook his head, his eyes misty. “I can’t leave th
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LanceBang, bang, bang!“Stay here.” I jumped out of bed the next morning, slipped on my trousers, and grabbed a shirt. “I’ll be right back.”Leila nodded, already out of bed and slipping into her robe. “Who could it be this early?”“I don’t know, but hurry and get dressed.” I hurried to the door, and Raven was standing on the other side when I opened it. “Raven, is everything okay?”She shook her head. “No, it isn’t. May I come in?”“Yes, of course.” I stepped back to let her in.She wrung her hands, pacing. “I have to take the children... now.”“What?” I asked, buttoning my dress shirt. “I thought you weren’t going to leave until this afternoon.”“I wasn’t,” she replied. “But I have to take them now.” She grabbed my shoulders, looking into my eyes. “Trust me on this.”“With my life,” I replied. “What is it?”“Someone’s coming for the children. They’re on their way.”“Who?”I looked up, and Leila was standing in the doorway of the bedroom, shell shocked.“I’m not sure, but it’s someo
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