Lara ran out of castle and bumped into a tall strong figure stumbling back she was about to fall back when Zeviour caught her waist with a smirk," It's quite late Lara, a human roaming alone in a castle full of vampires, how brave." he smiled charmingly," please get me out of here." Lara said with tears in her eyes Zeviour could tell something was wrong," where would you like to go?" he asked calmly," anywhere, just get me far away from here." Lara said, Zeviour could hear footsteps nearby, gathering Lara in his arms he leapt away into the dark forest, Alex halted on the spot where Lara was he could smell her scent and could tell she was just there, he followed her scent of passion roses mixed with honey perfume that led towards the forest," She went this way." he said before leaping away Zeke followed behind in silence.
Lara held onto Zeviour's neck tightly while she shut her eyes closed tightly," if you won't loosen your grip around my neck a little then both of us will surely die." Zeviour smirked teasingly looking at Lara's little sweet face, he couldn't help but admire her beauty under the bright full moon, she was indeed beautiful," plea - please slow down, I'm still getting used to all of this." Lara whispered," No need to slow down, we are already here sweetheart." Zeviour said putting her down, Lara scanned her surrounding carefully. they were on the highest hill where the moon was clear and big enough to see, it was beautiful and bright. Lara felt so relaxed and made her forget the pain she was feeling moments ago," Where is this place?" she asked still looking at the bright moon, Zeviour went and stood next to her," this is where I come whenever I feel a little bit down or alone, thought you could do the same tonight." he said looking at the moon before his eyes drifted back to Lara's face," it's amazing, thank you." Lara smiled, it didn't take long when the weather changed around the place, it became chilly and windy. Zeviour sighed helplessly turning around slowly, Lara also looked back and saw Alex standing there with Zeke," How dare you touch her." Alex said coldly now that Lara looked at him more closely despite the dark night she could see his eyes were blazing red those same eyes she saw that night when they were in their little playroom, how his eyes just changed it was like looking into a beast's eyes but some how that didn't frighten Lara in fact she just wanted to run to him and envelop Alex into a tight hug and say," everything will be okay." but the scene that she witnessed earlier came flashing into her mind again and again, and that made her annoyed and more angry with Alex, Zeviour turned to Lara and whispered in her ear," Run and hide." those two words caught her attention staring back at Alex and whose images rushing into her mind she turned around and began to run, the next thing that happened was Zeviour hitting a huge rock that smashed into two pieces, Lara continued running but stopped midway when she saw Ezekiel standing in front of her," Move, Ezekiel." Lara said with narrowed eyes but Zeke didn't even flinch," and where will you go if I move? it's a dead end, you continue you fall and die." Zeke said calmly," and what do you care huh? why would anyone even care, you saw it Ezekiel you were there, I trusted him more than I trusted myself. first Adriana is here, secondly my husband betrayed me by sleeping with another woman. what the f*ck am I supposed do?" Lara beamed angrily everything is too much for her to handle," I'm sure Alex has a good reason for doing what he did." Zeke said calm and collected as usual, Lara gave a bitter smirk moving to the side of the Cliff," if you don't move and go away, I will jump." Lara threatened, Zeke kept his eyes glued on to her face he was so calm at the moment, after what felt like a really long time he said," Fine, go ahead." he told her, Lara's eyes widened slightly as if he just allowed her to jump.
on the other side of the Hill Alex went out of his control, he landed another pouch in Zeviour's stomach that sent him flying and hit a thick tree that cracked with the force landing," is that all you've got brother?" Zeviour groaned painfully spitting out blood, Alex leapt about to land another pouch but Zeviour blocked his attack and threw a kick at Alex then a pouch across Alex' face, he leapt scratching Alex' chest with his claws. Alex stumbled back staring at his bleeding chest, Zeviour launched another attack but Alex blocked his attack and grabbed his neck firmly, Zeviour groaned failing to escape Alex' grip," if you ever come close to my wife again, I will kill you." Alex said toasing him away, he looked at the far end and saw Lara standing on the edge of the cliff and rushed over there," Lara! walk to me slowly." Alex said forwarding his hand towards her," do - don't come closer or I - I will jump Alex." Lara said stammering," whatever you saw, you had it confused. let me explain." Alex took steady steps to reach for her," I said don't come close to me." Lara yelled just then she missed her step and slipped falling over," Ahh Alex!" before Alex could reach for her hand Lara was already falling," Lara!" without thinking twice Alex went after her, Lara's eyes widened seeing Alex jump after her, stretching out his hand even though she perfectly knew that it was pointless for both of them to catch each other she still stretched out her hand towards him, the cold air blushed across her face letting her hair slap her face smoothly, it was like time just slowed down on them all she could see was Alex who was trying so hard to reach for her, but this was it she was going to die just like that without seeing her two precious angels one last time, she never imagined it will end like this but she told herself, this was all her fault," I'm sorry." Lara whispered looking into Alex' eyes, Alex stretched his back and shoulders when black wings appeared on his back, Lara's eyes widened but her vision was a little blurry to see clearly, the next thing she felt was strong warm hands wrap around her waist, Alex made sure he was the one falling on his back while Lara was on top of him, he used his wings as a shield to protect her body from the strong painful impact that was about to come, a strong hard landing shook the ground causing the ground to crack and dust surround the area and a lot of trees break down, there was no sign of movement for a long time. after a while there was sign of movement, Lara lifted her head to see Alex's bruised face and body her entire body shook in panic and fear seeing no sign of movement from Alex, she tried to move but couldn't. his arms was still wrapped around Lara's body, Lara struggled and finally freed herself from his hold," Alex! please wake up, don't leave me Alex plea - please open your eyes." Lara touched his face tears rolling down her face," Alex! wake up look I'm alright, please wake up." Lara shook his body but still no sign of life from Alex Lara could only throw her head on his chest while she sobbed loudly, after a long time of grieving she laid next to Alex in his arms just staring at his bleeding face," I will stay with you Alex, I won't go anywhere. if I have to die here in the cold then let it be so, as long as I'm dying next to you, I love you. husband." Lara pressed her lips on his, a warm tear falling on his cheek, Lara gave a bitter painful smile laying on his chest and closed her eyes, when Zeke and other vampires arrived at the scene they just stood there not knowing if they should pull the woman away from their dead leader or just leave her to be with him one last time, cause the scene was just so heart breaking," Get her away from him, we need to bury his body." Zeke said calmly," Yes your highness." the leader of the vampires nodded he was Alex' elite right hand man his name is Zeus he was tall had dark brown hair with greenish eyes he was handsome had a well built body and wore a more like military uniform, he approached Lara and stood in front of her," Mrs Kin we must take the body now and I will take you back to the castle." he said, Lara didn't move or look up to see who it was all she knew was that she didn't recognize the voice, when Zeus saw that she wasn't going to move he looked over to Ezekiel, Zeke nodded slightly. Zeus grabbed Lara's hand pulling her away from Alex, Lara gasp when she realized she was being separated from Alex and reacted," No! let go of me, please don't take me away I - I still want to be with him one last time. please." Lara cried out but Zeus's grip was tight around her wrist, Zeke approached them and stood in front of Lara," Zeus will take you back, and as for Alex his dead Lara his never coming back, forget about him and move on." Zeke said coldly Lara paused processing everything she looked at Alex' unmoving body one last time, indeed he was dead and his never coming back Lara could only fall on her knees and cry out, Zeus gathered her in his arms and leapt away, Zeke stared at Alex' dead body and murmured to himself," first you were cursed, and now you're dead living your wife and kids behind, idiot. you promised you will never leave her." Zeke then motioned for the rest of the group to take away his body.
Zeus arrived at the castle and took Lara back to Alex' room," you need rest, if you need anything am right outside." he said and left, Lara walked towards the bed and laid down, she could still smell Alex' scent on the sheets clinging on to them she sobbed loudly, Zeus could hear her crying for half an hour after a long time the room became quiet. Zeus figured she must have fallen asleep he peaked inside and Saw her sleeping soundly, he then closed the door to let her rest.
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the next morning Lara opened her eyes she saw a familiar face sitting on the edge of the bed, when Maya saw Lara has woken up she rushed towards her and embraced her best friend in a comforting hug," everything will be alright sweetie, I'm here. Mira and madam Grey are here for you, you're not alone you have your entire family on your side." That's right you're not alone Lara." Mira held her hand squeezing it slightly, just then Madame Grey walked in holding a tray of warm soup and a cup of ginger tea." Good morning my dear." she smiled slightly putting the tray on the side table, Maya and Mira made space for her, Lara embraced Madame Grey in a tight hug while she sobbed in silence," don't you cry now Lara, if Alexander was here he wouldn't like it please be strong for yourself and your children." Madame Grey rubbed her back," I can't believe Alex is dead mother, it's all my fault I should have died with him." Lara sobbed," if you would have died who would look after Mariana and Max, they need you right now, especially now that Alex is gone forever." Madame Grey held her face whipping her tears away," you need to take a warm bath and come eat something before it gets cold." she said, Maya took Lara's hand leading her to the bathroom, she filled in warm water and helped Lara with her bath, after her bath Maya helped her dry her hair and got her a plain white dress to wear, Mira fed her the soup and gave her the ginger tea to help her relax, soon there was a knock on the door and a woman walked in. Lara recognized her immediately," the Queen wishes for your presence, now." Kassandra said coldly," you will speak to her more politely Kassandra, she is still Alex's wife." Madame Grey said calmly," Alexander is dead because of her, instead of a human she should have been a witch instead cause she's bad luck." Kassandra sneered," you better watch your mouth little vampire."
" oh what, will you kill me? witch." she smirked deviously turning her heels around and left, Lara just stood up and headed for the door quietly Madam Grey, Maya and Mira followed behind. soon they arrived in Royal family Court room, as soon as Mariana and Max saw their mother they ran towards Lara and embraced her, Lara fell on her knees embracing and kissing her two Angels," mommy we missed you and Daddy so much, who are these people and why does that beautiful woman say she's my grandma?" Mariana asked innocently, Lara stared at the Queen before cupping Mariana's cheek," mommy! where is father?" Max asked causing Lara to freeze she didn't know how to answer his question," Max dear come to grandma, you too Mariana. Madame Grey called them to her side and knelt down," mommy has to discuss some important matter here, so if you come with me I will tell you who these people are alright." Alright." they agreed going with their grandma, Kassandra followed them behind as by the Queen's order, Lara stood in front of the Queen and bowed her head slightly Mira and Maya also bowed, Zeke and James were seated on the couch on right side of room, Zeviour and his brothers and sisters where seated on the left side of the room the room was quiet for a long time when the Queen spoke," your family has the tendarcy of hiding secrets, the fact that I didn't even know I had grandchildren till today."
" it was Alex's decision you didn't know about their existence, your majesty." Lara said calmly," well and now his dead, I must say you have beautiful children I never imagined you to have twins, a boy and girl for that matter. you gave this family an heir, someone to take over Alexander's legacy." she gave a slight smile Lara took a deep breath staring into the Queen's eyes," I did give the family an heir your majesty, but not this family, I gave an heir to the family who chose me to be Alexander's wife my kids and I won't stay here we will go back to England, my son will take over his father's company and continue his legacy, they do not belong here." Lara said calmly with no fear or what so ever after what happened to Alex she told herself to be strong for her family and protect them, the Queen stood up approaching Lara and stood in front of her, Lara didn't step back in fact she held her head up high staring back into her eyes," your kids aren't normal humans they have vampire blood running through their veins, you're only a human what would you teach them? how will you tell them what they're really are? don't be stubborn Lara, but you're their mother I won't decide but you should stay here for a while, let them figure out their true nature then you can go back plus I would like to spend some time and get to know my grandchildren." she said Lara thought about what she just said, indeed it was time her kids knew there true nature and accept it. the sooner the better, Lara hesitated for a while before she could ask the Queen already answered her unspoken question," no one will tell them about Alexander's death, not even the country knows about it, it will remain within the castle." Lara nodded turning around and left, Maya, Mira, James and Zeke also exited the room.
Lara was in her room when she felt someone's presence in the room she frowned slightly turning around," who are you?" she asked not recognizing the man but he some how looked familiar to her," where are my manners, allow me to introduce myself. I'm Zeus, Alexander's elite right hand vampire, he was a great leader and a good friend I was only 18 when he found me roaming around the village, he took me in and trained me to become the person I am right now, I respect him quite a lot he took me on his every journey I watched him train, fight and kill so I can never be weak. while his gone it's my duty to protect you and let your kids understand their true nature, Mrs Kin." Zeus bowed slightly," you may call me Lara, Zeus." Lara said.