Taking the picture with me I went to charlotte who had waited for me outside the room "congratulations my dear" she said. Seeing the pictures in my hand she hugged me and asked to look and I obliged. "We are going to have to announce this o the coven but first you must tell Samson." I nodded then asked "Do you know where he is now?" she smiled faulted to a frown as she thought for a moment then said "I'm afraid not but I'm sure my husband his father Augustus knows. Augustus will be in his office come I will walk with you and then we will get you ready to meet your family. The reminder of meeting my parents sent my heart racing and jacked my nerves back into overdrive. Getting to the offices seemed to take years many stopped to greet charlotte and show her their respects. And or ask her a question or praise her as well as our pace being just casual when my heart and mind wanted to sprint to the office.
Arriving at the offices we found both men in Augustus' office. Both Augustus and Samson were bent over the desk going over security details. Charlotte didn't knock she just walked in I followed behind feeling awkward just walking into the office. With their backs turned to us neither noticed our presence so I cleared my throat weakly and said "Samson can I speak with you?" both men looked up and both had huge grins on their faces for us. Augustus walked to charlotte and gave her a big hug and quick kiss and Samson came and put his arm around me and gave me a big hug. He then led me out to the hall and into the other office. Looking at me as I fidgeted Samson said "I know your nervous Emily we don't have to meet them upon their arrival and you can wait to see them at the ball tomorrow. But remember sweetheart you've waited for this forever and not it's here I also know they will be overjoyed to know and love you.
I cried at his words of love and encouragement unable to bring out any words for him. My tears immediately caused Samson to stiffen and look around and then at me in shock and confusion at my response to his words. "em, em, Emily love please tell me why your crying let me help it will be okay "Samson said wiping my tears from my face I had no words so I took his hand and placed it on my belly the other I took and placed the sonogram pictures in. Giving me a confused look he took the picture and looked it over.
"What is this?" in confusion giggled at him slightly but sobered when I saw he was serious. I quietly said "it's a picture of our baby due in a few months about a month after the ball in fact about eight weeks now I've been pregnant but were in the second term I don't understand much but now that the baby's about the end of the second term in size at least. Silence followed my statements and fear started to engulf me at his reaction and what he would say. We never talked about having kids so I didn't know how he would take this.
James pov
The plan of attack had taken months to plan, especially in secret. Finally, I would have what I wanted, what belonged to me. Those who believed I should be next in line or just should rule the covens and not just here within our coven but our neighbors too also agreed. I should be the next king of vampires. With my father weakening, he would be the easiest kill and my kill. Now to find the perfect timing and place and to pin the murder on Samson. It would only take his word to start the downfall of his arrogant father and stupid brother. He wanted Emily for himself as well. And now knowing according to his mother she held great power. She would be given a choice if she didn't choose him as her chosen mate she may die in the crossfire she was just a lil thing to use and cast aside all were. Even as hot as Emily was and even if she was as powerful he didn't need her.
He only needed himself his power to see the destruction of his usurper of a brother the announcement of the ball being held was his opportunity. He would show them ALL who were more powerful and the rightful heir to the throne. Finally, he would rid himself of all obstacles to his crown. The party would only see a father killed by his son they wouldn't see who truly did it his mother would be sure of it creating a glass wall causing people to see only what she wanted and so they couldn't step in he may even have the opportunity to kill Samson in the process.