Christian allowed the coldness of night to wash over him. But still his anger burnt hot. The king of vampires was the most thick skulled being ever.
As they walked his grounds he couldn't help but contemplate staking his grandfather.
"You do not understand. He has taken your men." Cedric looked at the vampire beside him, his power tickled his skin and he knew that he was a force to be reckoned with.
He played for time. He understood perfectly. His grandson was out of control. It was bound to get out of hand...again. Last time he had relied on a mortal. Maybe this time he would rely on of his own.
"Fine, I give you five of my best men, that should be sufficient, but we shall wait till he looks for us." His hand rose quieting Christians refusal.
"No, we will do this my way, or no way." Christian nodded reluctantly, before taking to the skies. Damn him for a fool.
Now he had five extra lives to care for. Why was Vlad being so difficult. Eternity in a coffin was not that bad, eternal sleep, what he'd give for that.
Actually he would give anything to see Jessica once more. It had been a month since the incident and they had rarely spoken, except when it was necessary during school. His mind made up he materialised in the grounds.
The garden was still, too still. Nothing made a noise, no animals nor the wind.
He looked towards the house. Only one room held a light and he knew it was her. He climbed up vines creeping towards her window. She sat hunched over her school work.
He could see her head drooping and felt sympathetic towards her. Slowly he dematerialised, seeping through the small in the window pane.
She looked as she always did. Perfect. Easing around her he lifted her to the bed, then lay beside her. He stroked her head rhythmically, her warm breath fanned his neck. This was how it was meant to be, they were meant to be together.
He had missed her warmth, the feel of her in his arms. very slowly he allowed his eyes to drift shut, just for a few minutes, to savour this moment for when she awoke, he would make sure she had no idea he had been with her. Jessica came awake when a hard body shifted against her. For a moment she froze, the hand that wasn't tucked under the weight of the intruder searched under her pillow for the oak stake.
Her stranger groaned softly then hugged her closer. The familiar smell washed over her.
Christian.
Her heart started beating rapidly, and she couldn't help but smile. He had tucked her in, even though she had work to complete. Carefully she pushed away from him, the feeling of security vanished as she escaped his arms. She looked down at him brushing a lock of golden hair away from his face.
"Jess." He whispered, his arms closed around air. Her heart broke as she saw the confusion and fear on his face.