Nate had stayed back in the hospital to keep us informed. I knew that if he was calling something must have changed. "Hello," I answered. "He's awake and asking for you. You need to get here." Nate responded. His tone was very serious which worried me more than anything. "Yeah, I'm on my way" I didn't want to leave the cure and I think Star could sense that. "You go. Don't worry about this. I'll keep working on it while you're gone." She told me. I took her word and ran out of the lab. I ran as quickly as I could toward the hospital. I desperately wanted to see Charles, to talk with him. I needed him to be okay, but I knew he wasn't. I ran through the large doors and ran into Nate. He led me to Charles' room. "He's awake and talking. He isn't in pain currently, but they have been pumping him with pain killers so he's a little loopy. Rain, brace yourself, he doesn't look good." Nate told me. His eyes were full of sorrow for me. I felt my chest tighten with worry. I walked into th
Nate looked at me confused as he came toward me. I didn't have time to stop and explain. "Watch him, call me if it spreads to his face. I think I have the cure figured out." I called to him as I ran down the hall. I ran as quickly as I could. I shifted, letting Heli get us to the lab faster. I ran into the building still full wolf. I shifted outside of the lab opening the door in all my nakedness. I grabbed a lab coat that was hanging by the door. I ran toward Star who had gotten everything ready and together. The cure was there just waiting for that missing ingredient. "Star, I know what it is." I yelled at her as I tried to catch my breath. " It's the flower." I pointed to the ring I had made out of the flower she gave me. She looked at me a bit confused. "Trust me. It's the flower. How do I make it?" She still seemed confused, but she believed me as she taught me how to do it. I called forward one and Star liquified it and added it to the cure. The cure changed from a dark purpl
Charles' P.O.V. I woke up in the hospital bed after a terrible night of sleep. It was impossible to sleep knowing Rain was in a jail cell.I let my guard down and got myself bit by a damn vampire lord. It's because I couldn't take care of him, that she had to. I feel like such a weakling. How could I let this happen? Not only did I let her get kidnapped, but I botched the rescue. She not only ended up saving herself, she saved me too. She finished my cure and saved me with it. Honestly without her that cure probably would have never been finished. I would never have known that I was missing that small flower. It made sense when I thought about it now, but I never would have thought of it myself. She is the most amazing person. She is powerful and extremely intelligent. She's strong physically and mentally. Her lineage is insane on it's own, but to be mixed in with her personality and intelligence; it made her that much more amazing. I can't believe how lucky I am to have a mate like
Rain's P.O.V. They rushed my criminal court hearing so that I could go to the council trial sooner. The lawyer Nate got for me was great! He had so much evidence and many statements from police reports and past cases proving Stefan had kidnapped others before. He showed proof of Charle' injuries and how they were sustained by Stefan. He told them I was only defending myself and my mate. He had to explain the importance of a mate to the judge as he was human. The judge looked over everything and since the people agreed, it was ruled as self defense. I was let go that afternoon into the custody of the council. I went from one jail cell to another. I at least got to eat something before the council took me. I thanked my lawyer and asked him to thank Nate for me. I hadn't heard from him since they took me in last night. Nate was right. The criminal proceeding went smoothly as it was just self defense. Now came the hard part, the scary part. I needed to prove my actions were just, and
We left the dungeon like cells and traveled up a corridor. The halls are made of marble and have red carvings throughout. The carvings ranged from past council members, to past scenes of wars, to the current council members. The originals of each species were painted on the columns. The whole place was full of history. If I wasn't heading to possible death, I would find this place more alluring. It really was beautiful. We came to two large dark wood doors. Two guards posted outside of them opened them for us as we entered slowly. The room was large with a tall semicircle desk at the top. There was a small table at the center for Nate and I to sit at. It was made to make the person at the table feel intimidated, having the council look down at them from above. Nate gave my hand a squeeze as we got to the table. The council members were already seated. There were 8 chairs total, but only 7 members sat. I knew the empty chair was Stefan's. Evandrus looked down at me, if he was on my s
Trying to sentence me to death? I thought Evandrus was supposed to be trying to help. I knew he was a snake but didn't realize how slippery he was. There went the small hope we had."So she is of Lancaster blood, but that doesn't prove that Stefan had plans for her." The dwarf stated."We have proof of that as well, but we need Rain's memory to be played." Nate stated with confidence. It seemed he had a quick retort to any doubt thrown our way. Nate was doing an amazing job even before having a year of college under his belt."Maudie, use your spells and reveal her memories unto us" Stoic ordered the witch. He watched Nate cautiously, as if warning him that this had to work or else."Yo
Stoic looked down at us, something crossed his face for just a moment before vanishing. I think it was sadness, but it was hard to tell. "Rain Lancaster and Nate Viseron, please stand for your sentencing." I was slightly confused as to how he worded that. It sounded as if Nate was being sentenced too. Nate grabbed my hand, giving it a gentle squeeze for comfort. "Rain Lancaster, since Stefan planned to use you to hurt werewolves we are not sentencing you to death. However, because you were unaware of his plans at the time of the murder you are still guilty. You will serve the council in all matters as needed for the next 10 years as punishment. Nate Viseron, for your hand in this matter your wings will be clipped." My heart sank. Nate was being punished for having represented me. He had done such an amazing job, but I had no idea he would be punished for it. I wouldn't have let him do it otherwise. I looked at him with tears in my eyes. "Nate." I whispered weakly as my hand went o
We arrived on campus within 20 minutes. My ears were still ringing from the wind blowing in them the whole way. Nate kept me safe in his arms while we flew. I was happy to get to see the sights, it was a nice distraction from everything that had happened the past couple of days. Honestly I felt like we got very lucky considering the situation. Nate landed near the commons in the field. Everyone of course stared at us for a while even after we landed. Nate looked a mess with his torn shirt and I probably didn’t look that much better. I was sure my hair was probably a big mess after being blown in the wind so long. I brushed it down with my hands as best I could. Nate tried to help too. He was almost like this older brother I never had. He looked out for me, and risked his life defending me to the council. I owe him a lot. “Rain!” I heard someone call out. “I am so happy you’re okay.” Kaitlyn said as she hugged me. I had heard she helped in my rescue, but didn’t want to get caught up i