I ended up getting the rag out of the office by my parents. "So why am I being treated like a child?" I asked them
"We are not treating you like a child." Father said. "We are making sure you are not taken advantage of and until he actually comes to speak with your mother and me without you in the room. As is custom. You know it I know it he knows it."
I rolled my eyes knowing he was right but still wanting to hit him. "All right I understand that. So where are you dragging me to? If I know you dad I were going somewhere."
"Well." He stopped as I continued to speak.
"We have a meeting so why don't you and Mom Head to the dining hall where you know he's going to be. I'm going to head back to my room and get ready for the meeting with the biggest whiny brat I know." I said as I yanked my hand away from them and headed back to my room.
"Diana Diana Diana." Loran said as she pounced on me about three feet from my room.
"What's going on?" I asked her before I could open my door.
"We need to talk I I I I. Ummm can we talk in your room?"
"Yeah as soon as you let go of my arm."
She let go and we went into my room. "You won't believe what happened I can't believe what happened. I'm so confused."
"Okay, explain to me what happened. What's going on?"
"My bond clicked into place." She said.
"This is a bad thing because? I'm sure it is too." She places a hand over my mouth.
"It's her. But I, I'm not sure what she feels because she didn't say anything. She just walked away from me."
"Is it possible she walked out simply because of protocol? You and I both know how protocol forward she is."
"I know I know it could be that. But at the same time What If it's because of something else?"
"Loran honey. I was literally just dragged away from my own bonded by my parents with a reminder that I'm not allowed to be in the same room with him and he'll talk to them. With you And her it's a little different same-sex typically it is seen for both of you to speak to those families so why don't you ask her parents to court her, instead of worrying about this to me, go speak to her parents."
"Oh you're you're right." she says as she looks at me. "Wait, you're bonded?"
"Later you'll find out later." I said as I pushed her towards the door.
"Okay okay. I will go talk to her parents. They are oh dear. I hope that this goes well."
"You can do it just be yourself and remember you are the granddaughter of Renee."
"Okay yeah you're right I know I am Renee's granddaughter and I can and I will do this."
"I know you can do it, just be yourself and go." I said pushing her out of my room. I changed into a different outfit, something a little more comfortable and at the same time more dangerous. I had to also hunt down my Sword and my shield. I don't often need them but when dealing with this whiny brat I wanted to make sure I am prepared for anything and knowing her she will nag me for not having both of these.
I think I may have gone a little overboard arming myself. Considering I have 3 knives, one of my ankle, one of my hip, one on my arm. My sword that's on my other hip and my shield that is sitting on my back.
When I walked into the dining hall everybody went quiet. "Are we dealing with the Nightshade bitch?" One of the guards asked me.
"Indeed," I said Hanging my shield on the back of my chair as I sat down.
"Should we have to worry about anything considering how warm you are?" Tacal last.
"Not you guys me yes." I said with a sigh. "She's always had an issue with me. Then again I did end up punching her father in the face. Although considering what he tried to do it's better I punched him in the face than Father and Logan stabbing them.
With many of the guys chuckling. "So has your Bond finally clicked into place yet?" One of the others asked me
"I swear if I hear one more person ask me that I'm going to hit them." I said rubbing my nose.
"You and me both." Logan said as he sits beside me.
"I take it by the black eye my father hit you."
"No no, your mother hit me. She told me that if anything ever happened to you by my hands that would be mellow compared to what she does to me." I think everyone turned and looked at my mom with a set of respect and some of them probably should keep their eyes in their heads before I come out.
I bring my knife that was on my hip and down hard on the table making them all look at me. "Some of you need to keep your eyes in your head or I'll pluck them out. My mother is a married woman and so help me if any of you try anything someone is going to lose in the eye."
Everyone looked away from us then my father was laughing at them. It wouldn't be the first time I tried to pluck somebody's eyes out. "Well if and when somebody wants to test their luck I'm sure they will know what they're dealing with." Logan said
"Yeah, they better. Looking at them considering I have one up against every one of our night I would hope so. When is Queen Nightshade going to be here?"
"She said she'd be here when the moon is high." Logan said with a sigh.
"So sometime around midnight. lovely she always does like to leave things for the last second." I said, shaking my head as Leo hands me a fresh Goblet of blood and a cup of tea. "I take it Vicky has given you instructions on how to make tea?"
"Yes my lady, considering you seem to like it I figured it would be best to learn how to make it."
"Thank you, Leo." I said and he bows to me.
"Of course my Lady." He said with a smile.
"Isn't my queen?" One of the younger nights asked as I nearly spit my tea out.
"Not until they are mated." My father hissed at them.
"I am sending the pages after you." I grumble as I glare at Paul.
"Oh come on it was a valid question."
"If you were outside the clan and didn't know our way s sure." Logan said. "I think you're just trying to get a rise out of Diana and Nichodemus."
He just grinned as I rubbed my head. "Lady Renee." Magda said as she walked up to her. I grin behind my cup as I watch this.
"Knight Magda what can I do for you?" She asked.
"Lady Renee, your granddaughter Loran is my Hatoro and I seek permission to court her." She says.
Renee leaned back in her seat. "Where is my granddaughter?" She asked her.
"I." She started then stopped and I spoke up.
"Renee, she went to speak to Magda's parents."
Renee turned to me and shook her head. "Why is it she goes to you first then me later?" SHe asked.
"Elder Renee." I snorted. "You forget that being the only two turned vampires in the clan made us very close."
"Point you to often help each other though the change." She said sighing before turning to Magda.
"Very well you have my permission as her head of house to court my granddaughter. However I would speak to our lady who is her heart sister." Old Renee said.
"All I have to say is if you hurt my heart sister I will carve your eyes out."
"What is with you and eyes?" Alexis asked me.
"It's the only part of a vampire that won't grow back." I said. "Everything else will grow back but the eyes." I said with a shrug. "And I will take an eye should I need to." I grinned down at her. "Don't hurt my sister or we will see how strong your line is when it comes to regenerating." I glare at her.
"Yes My Lady." She said bowing to me.
"I can see why they are scared of you." Mom laughed. "You go after the one thing that they can't get back." I shrug.
"I am what I am." I said with a smile.
"Go find Lor…" I stopped as the room spins and I am now standing behind Loran and looking at Daria and Manuel.
"While I understand you are her Hatoro." Manuel all but growls. "I can."
"Oh no." Daria stops him. "I will remind you of who you are speaking to Manuel. She is the granddaughter of elder Renee and the Heart sister of Lady Arcaria. Knight Loran will be an excellent addition to the family. And if you say otherwise you and I will have a lot to speak on."
"Diana?" Someone said as I was shaken and rubbed my eyes as I was back in the dinning hall.