Chapter 8

Ironport – werewolf kingdom

Serena lay in and out of consciousness. The medication they kept giving her made her nauseous and drowsy.. She hadn't seen Regan in awhile. There was no light except for when they brought her food. The food consisted of grimy porridge that was sometimes cold and made her gag but she ate it anyway. They had chained her legs to the wall with thick cuffs they sometimes cut into her skin if she moved around to much.The door opened and bright light spilled into the room. Serena looked up through the haze of the drug to see a figure in her blurred vision.

“uncuff her ankles and bring her upstairs to get her ready for the travel” the man said. The man disappeared and another man walked in. he unlocked the cuff on her ankles and picked her up bridal style. She had no control over her body. It was numb. Everything went dark.

Dalkieth - Vampire Kingdom

“Father” Thalia said. “I have gotten word from Raze that Serena was brought to Moremead. He said he can get her out if we meet him outside the castle gates near the back entrance tonight”

"Tell him will will be there” Aleron said. He didn't look at his daughter. She knew that she had disappointed him but he knew that it was beyond her control where soul mates are concerned. He looked up at her small child like face.
“I'm not mad at you....or Raze for that matter just surprised that you'd hide this from me. Especially with your brothers going through it. It must be hard on you to be apart all the time” he said.
“We meet two days a week in Brightvale” she said.
“Does anyone else know?” he asked.
“No only you” she said.
“Well I'd like to tell your brothers, that way they won't attack him tonight when we rescue Serena” he said. She nodded. “But other than that i'd like it kept in the family”
“Of course” she said
“Not because i'm ashamed I would never be ashamed but someone could use that against us, against you to or against Raze and I only want to protect you” he said. She nodded.

Moremead - Werewolf Kingdom

When Serena awoke up she was in a bed of black silk sheets. Her head was clear and she felt amazing. She didn't know where she was but the sun was shining in through the large windows. She could see clearly though her eyes hurt from being in the dark. She could hear the door being unlocked. The door opened and a guy walked in who was roughly about her age.

“Hello” he said. He seemed friendly. He put a finger to his lips. He looked out into the hallway and then closed the door.
“Don't be afraid I'm not here to hurt you only help you” he said. “I'm a friend of Thalias”
“Where am I?” she asked. Once again he placed a finger to his lips.
“Two of my fathers servants will come to get you within the hour. They are to get you ready to meet with my father. Do not speak unless he addresses you with a question. Do not look him in the eye and do not defy him. You will tell him that you will help him, no matter what. It will do you well if you listen and do what I tell you. I will come get you later. Speak to no one that I have spoken to you and you will soon be safely in Damon's hands” he said in hushed tones and then as fast as he had appeared he disappeared out the door locking it behind him.

After awhile like he had said the door was unlocked and two servants walked in. One with a pile of clothing and the other with a pile of towels. A guard walked in and stood in front of the door blocking the only exit.

“Follow me” the older servant said. She opened a door that led to a bathroom. Serena followed the older servant and the younger servant followed her. The older servant turned on the taps that were attached to a huge bathtub in the middle of the room. She placed rose smelling soap into the tub making it instantly fill with bubbles and then threw in pink and red rose petals that floated on top of the water. When the bathtub was filled she turned off the taps. She turned to Serena.
“Undress and get into the tub” she said. She began to undress when the servants turned around to face away from her. She slid into the huge tub of water. The servants came over and gently began washing her. They washed her hair last,

When she got out they dried her and dressed her in a long dark green silk gown that fitted her perfectly. It was a halter neck and had a slit up the side and the back was open. They gave her silver heels and jewelry to match. They placed her in front of a mirror and table. They brushed out her long auburn her. They made a braid crown on top of her head by french braid and then proceeded to french braid the rest of her hair down her back lacing dark green ribbon through it.

Serena's POV

“She is finished” the older one called to the guard. But it wasn't the guard that responded.

“She is, is she” Came a male voice. The maids dropped to a knee before him at once. I dropped my head and followed their actions.
“My lord I wasn't aware that you were present” the old servant said. I hadn't looked up yet. I was afraid to. I knew this must be the guys father. I followed his instructions.
“Servants you are dismissed” he said. I stayed in my current position. He placed a warm finger underneath my chin and made me look up at him. He studied me for a moment as I was forced to look him in the eyes. He was gorgeous. Tanned skin, bright golden yellow eyes. He was young and handsome.
“You may rise my beauty” he said. His voice was compelling as I felt the pull away from Damon to the pull towards this man before me. I stood up. He was much taller than me.
“Will you join me for breakfast My Lady?” he asked kissing my hand. I smiled warmly
“Of course My Lord” I replied. He held out his arm for me to take. I took it. He led the way out of the bathroom and to the guard. The guard moved out of the way and took a knee. He led me out of the room and into a hallway. We ran into a boy about my age. I had seen home somewhere before. But the thought wasn't registering.

“My beauty this is my son Raze” he said. I smiled.

“Pleasure to meet the son of such a gorgeous man” I said with a smile. The man on my arm smiled.
“Raze, join us for breakfast” he said.
“Actually father I've got some business to take care of” he said.
“Well then you will miss a great breakfast” his father said. He led me into huge dining room. Two plates were set near the end and food scattered about on platters. He led me to my seat and pulled out my chair. I sat down and he pushed it in.
“Thank you” I said.
“Your welcome” he said. He served my plate first taking an interest in what I liked and didn't like and then he served himself.

They ate talking now and again. She took an interest in him. When the meal was done he sat back drinking from a crystal goblet.

“Do you like it here?” he asked. She was silent for a moment. It was almost as if she had gotten her brain back and she wasn't compelled.
“I love it here” she said.
“would you like to stay here forever?” he asked.
“as long as I am with you i'll stay here forever” she said.
“then you must do one small task for me and we will be married by the end of the week” he said.
“and what task is that?” she asked.
“I want to you kill Damon Silverstone”