Florida blinked twice at Dalv who was resting her hand on him and holding her close to his chest, and in a swift moment pushed her towards the bed wall, adjusting her back with a pillow. She gaped at him and then at us in shock.
"Let go of me!" she shouted at Dalv and pushed him back. Dalv, too, got shocked. Maybe for the first time, he witnessed women denying his help.
"What the hell is going on? Can someone please explain? And who are these people? What is ...". Dalv cut her off midway and replied, "Hello, Miss Florida, I am Dalv and this is my younger brother Kellan. Nice to meet you. How are you feeling now? Are you okay?"
All of us were watching the duo in utter surprise. Florida's attitude has completely changed from that of a shy introvert; she has shifted to that of someone who fears none, and her body language too was screaming power and control, the same aura I felt when Dalv and his brother entered the room. And moreover, Dalv who did not heed any rude behavior, was actually polite!
"I believe the double trigger caused a reawakening in you. Can you remember anything? What happened when it was suppressed?" Dalv continued with curious eyes.
Florida looked at him with furious eyes and said, "Wow, wow.. Hang in there, will you? What are you even saying?" Now she looked at Lee, who was sitting on the bedpost, and asked, "Uncle Lee, can you please explain what's going on before I pass out of anxiety?"
Dalv again cut Lee midway and said, "Well, family union can wait. Miss Florida, since I gave you my blood, you are now in my debt. Mr. Lee knows the address to my office, and I will be waiting for you there after you regain your strength. Come visit me then. Before that, please come alone. I don't want any of these things in my home or office. Till then, take care. Adios Gentleman, you don't need to guide me; we will find our way."
Lee motioned for Hoong to follow them.
Florida's jaw dropped. Before she could ask anything, Ruby flew towards her and hugged her tightly. Fresh tears were rolling down her eyes.
"Lil sis, how are you feeling? We thought we had lost you for good! You knew even my powers had failed. You were not responding at all. I am really amused. How could you go there to fight six ghouls all at once?" Ruby kept muttering.
Florida hugged her back and kissed her forehead. "Its okay, Ruby; I could feel your power. You gave your best. I love you, and I am not leaving you to these wild men. Don't worry, she smirked at me as she consoled her. "Now, can someone please enlighten me on what's going on and why on Earth I needed that Man's blood?"
Lee sat on Florida's bed and explained everything in detail to her as she listened to Lee's words intently.
Lee spoke again: "So, as you know, you have actually consumed Dalv's blood; you need to pay him back. But don't worry; we are with you because we are family. Any wrong step he takes towards you will cut off his throat, so only concentrate on healing now. Just tell me one thing: Did you know you were half?"
There was a long pause.
Ruby spoke up, "Well, it was a long day. Questions can be answered later. Leave now! I need to dress her wounds. She has not healed properly, remember?"
"Noo! She needs to damn well answer. She has always been trouble; I've been telling you." Hoong who was standing behind the door listening, spoke as he entered Florida's room.
"Brother!!!" Ruby shouted.
Florida took a long breath and replied, "After I was born, Mom never told me who I was; later on, after a series of incidents, my grandfather, who is also a vamp, told me I was a half as my mother is a vampire. Since she comes from a powerful line of vampires and I am a half vampire and a half hunter, it makes me all the way more powerful, an Achilles heel for my family, and a threat to the underworld, as I may rise as one of the most powerful beings in the line after Dalv. I also heard that when Dalv's sire came to know about my presence, he proposed my marriage to Dalv when I turned 18. We never met. It's the first time we've met like this. And what I heard from you guys as to why I reacted like that after I consumed his blood is a question that even I can't answer. So to avoid all of these, my mom suppressed my power and made me forget all of it. Now, when I came into contact with strong blood, it may have caused my vampire side to reawake. There are a lot of things that were kept hidden from me, of which I too am not aware, like this phoenix symbol. It was not there from birth. Bow I can feel my power both as a vamp and a hunter, but with this symbol, I have no idea; if I had, I wouldn't have hidden them from you guys. I cannot call my parents, for they'll take me away and make me sit at the company, and I won't be able to take my revenge."
"Then what do you suggest? Staying with us would do us any good." Hoong growled.
Florida responded, "No, it most definitely won't."
"Don't you listen to him," Lee said, 'cause you are like my daughter. You're under my wing; I won't let any.."
Florida rested her hand on his shoulder and said, "No, Uncle Lee, it's time for me to leave."