A Stranger in the Night
Chapter 29

Luna's POV

My heart began to race. I didn't know whether or not to take her hand. I looked back at Alex who smiled briefly whilst nodding at me. "Come on child, I just want to check something.". I hesitated slightly before gently holding her hand. She moved it to my face and placed it against my cheek. Her hand was cool to the touch and I felt a slight tingle shift from her hand to my cheek. My mind rushed away, playing like a movie, only super fast - starting from my childhood, all the way up till now. The only things that played slowly, enough for me to make sense of, were my moments with Alex. The first time I met him, the moment he saved me, the fight we had at the commune, how he tried to save me from Meredith and I ended up saving him, me sitting on his bed waiting for him to wake up after being so hurt by her and then....ummm....our intimate moments too. I began to blush profusely, to which she giggled. "Oh darling, it's nothing I haven't seen before.". I didn't think it was possible but I could have sworn I was blushing more. "Your turn son.", she said with a grin.

She stepped towards him and did the same to him. His being alot shorter than mine. She stepped forward and hugged him tightly. "It will be ok son.". She kissed him briefly on the cheek. And stepped back towards the stairs, making her way to the seat at the top of the stairs. "They are telling the truth Christophe...I would believe them. Everything is true, even the informant's information.". The King grunted at her. "So what am I supposed to do?". He roared, slamming his hand down on his throne. "I can't very well go to war with these people. As far as they are aware, things are going well. We are meant to be holding a ball shortly in honour of you and Meredith. About her....where is she? What happened to her after the club?".

Silvano went to speak but was quickly interrupted by Draven. "Oh, that iceblock is in deep freeze. She won't be bothering anyone.". Jess elbowed Draven before they both started giggling. "Ice block? What are you going on about Draven?", the King bellowed. Draven began to laugh, "Luna literally turned her into an ice block Dad. She's locked up in the dungeon for safe keeping. Marco's been keeping an eye on her.". The King glared at me, his eyes full of anger. "WHAT! IS THIS TRUE MARCO!". Marco nodded briefly. He started storming towards me before Alex jumped in front of me. "Touch her Father and you will have me to deal with!". He stopped dead in his tracks, staring at Alex. "Do you both have any idea what you've done? Once he replaces out what has happened, he will be on the war path.".

He began to storm towards me again, "I mean it Father! Do not even think about it.". Alex's words were strong and forceful, even I was a little scared, especially seeing as his flames were jumping around his hands. "Oh really Alessandro, and what are you going to do about it?". By this stage, Alex's arms were engulfed in flames, but all of a sudden the flames disappeared. "I will renounce my heirdom. I will be done with the clan and our family.". His Father stopped dead still. "You can't be serious son! She is but a mere mortal. There are many other women, including your own kind who would be better suited.". My heart sank as he spoke as if I wasn't standing right there. Alex must have felt my emotions, as he stepped forward towards his Father, blocking him and grabbing my hands, pulling me in close behind him. "No Father. She is not just a mere mortal. She is so much more than that. She is my match.". I rested my forehead on the back of his jacket and leaned into him. Sending out a mental thank you to him. He squeezed my hands, I'm guessing in response to my thought. "He is right Christophe. This girl is his match. Now leave the boy and her be....plus, with her gifts, she will be an added benefit to our clan.". Oh shit....his Mum must have picked that up when she read me before. "No darling....I didn't. I see alot more and hear alot more than I portray.". Oh shit! Again. Another one who bloody reads minds and energies. She giggled whilst watching me. Oops....guess she heard that.....she began to nod to herself whilst smiling at me. "I can not believe my own son, let alone my eldest son, my heir would challenge my orders!", the King began again. "ENOUGH!". The Queen shouted, silencing the whole room...even the King shut up. "This is done now! No more fighting, no more antagonising each other. We are a family and we protect what's ours. Alessandro did exactly what you raised him to do, protect us, protect the clan, protect the humans in our lands and protect what is his. You can not fault him for that! We know about our enemies and it's time for us to stop fighting amongst ourselves and work on fighting the enemy.". The King turned and approached the Queen. His face now had softened from previously. He grabbed her hand and kissed it gently. "You are right darling as always. And now that you are right again, what do we do.". The Queen turned and paced for a few moments. "Alessandro....how much evidence do we have on Ravnos House?". Alex pondered for a few seconds before responding, "enough to take to council Mother.". She nodded and began to pace again. "Silvano, do we have any connections to the Ravnos House that can help us?". Silvano dropped his head. "No Mother. The connections we have...have all disappeared or been killed.". She began pacing again, stopping hastily to stare at Draven. "Its crazy but it just might work son.". Draven laughed, "Hey! I didn't say anything! Go away Mum! Get outta my head!". Jess laughed, so did the other brothers. Eligio piped up, "OK....so tell us about this idea then.". Then Mother began to discuss a plan with them...Send Meredith back with a representative of the Ventrue House. The Rep would advise them, should an attack on Ventrue occur, that the Ravnos House would be punished and brought before the Council. The brothers and King seemed to agree with this and began discussing together the pros and cons of it all.

"I want to be the one to take her back.". Marco announced prominently. Father looked upon him, "And why is this Marco? Surely you know there is great risk with this?". Marco nodded to him, confirming his statement. "Yes, Father. I am aware. But someone from our House must attend. Eligio is too quiet, Draven is too forward, Silvano and Alex will be needed here, so it should be me. ". Draven cackled, "He does have a point. Let him go be with his little crush and see her home. That's what all good first dates should do.". I have to admit I giggled slightly at that too. From what I've heard, Marco did have quite a crush on Meredith and now.....well I kinda ruined it when I made her into a Vampsicle. From the look on Marco's face, he was less than impressed. But the King nodded. "So be it. Marco, you will be taking armed escorts as well. Not willing to risk them taking you. Alex, can you arrange some of our finest to escort him. Send your driver with them. He is trained enough to know how to handle things should any situation arise.". Alex nodded back at the King, "I will organise it now Father.".