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Chapter 5: Lestat and Jesse

Lestat's POV:
I looked out the window of my mansion, as I thought to myself. I knew Akasha would want Jesse dead, but I still enjoyed her presence. I decided to get a hold of Marius, as I believed he'd know what to do. Hours had passed; and Marius had arrived. "You and the other ancients are going to kill Akasha correct?" I asked. "Yes. Why do you ask?" Marius asked. "I want to do something to help fix the mistake I made; and protect Jesse." I said. Marius nodded his head as he looked at me. I hoped he was considering my help. "You can help by leading us to her." Marius said. "Of course Marius. And in return I want to take Jesse into my care." I said. "That's up to her, Lestat. You know that." Marius said. I nodded my head as I looked at Marius. I then stood up; and paced around the room. "I know that Marius. But I want Maharet to not interfere, if Jesse chooses that." I said.

Marius seemed to acknowledge my choice. I honestly enjoyed Marius company, as he was like a father to me. "Marius." I said as I turned my complete body to face him. "What is it Lestat? Is something wrong?" Marius asked. "You are aware of my feelings; and thoughts towards you correct?" I asked. "Not to my knowledge." Marius said. What I asked seemed to confused Marius. I watched him lean forward. "Why do you ask?" Marius asked. "We're all aware that you are my creator." I said as I looked at him. "Yes?" Marius said questioningly. "Well I also see you as a father figure." I admitted. This had made Marius slightly smile, as he nodded his head. "Now we must go see the ancient, as Jesse is with them." Marius said. "Okay. I'm ready to go." I said. Marius stood up from his seat, as he nodded. We then walked out of my mansion; and made our way to the other ancients.

We soon made it to the other's, as well as Jesse. And as I accepted I got looks of anger my way from the other ancients. I smiled a bit, as I got a warm smile from Jesse. I decided to walk over to Jesse, but I got stopped by Maharet. "Let him go Maharet." Marius said. "Why Marius?! We can't trust him." Maharet said. "I know the man, I turned. We can." Marius said. This made Maharet very upset, as she looked at Jesse; and I. "It's okay aunt Maharet. You can." Jesse said. "Okay I believe you both." Maharet said. I then stood in front of Jesse, as she looked at me. I placed my hand on her cheek, as I wrapped my other arm around her waist. "I will be leading the ancients to Akasha, so they can dispose of her. But I want to ask you something." I whispered. "What is it Lestat?" Jesse asked. "Will you stay with me at my mansion?" I asked quietly. "Yes." Jesse said. I noticed the ancients were talking amongst themselves.

I knew this meant they weren't paying attention to Jesse; and I. I turned my attention back towards Jesse, as I had sensed her eyes on me. While studying her quietly I knew I couldn't hold back anymore. "Do you trust me?" I asked as I leaned closer to her. "Yes." Jesse said as she closed her eyes. I pressed my lips against hers, to which I felt her arms go around my neck. I then pulled away from her, as I knew she need to breathe. "I love you Lestat." Jesse admitted. "I love you too Jesse." I said. I then looked to the side as I felt Maharet's presence. "So you will be leading us to Akasha?" Maharet asked. "Yes I will." I said as I held Jesse close to me. I noticed Maharet smirk at us. "After this is over, we'll no longer have to worry about her." I said. "Yes that's correct." Maharet said.