A Vampire in Love

Chapter 8: Price Tag

Ajish tightened his grip around Adya. He was conflicted. He wanted to just keep his little mate in his arms forever. His mate's little sobs was making it really hard to think straight. But Orya's fallen body flashed in front of his eyes...

He cannot let the bond take control. Nothing and nobody can control him. This woman in his arms was a murderer.

It took every ounce of determination in him to push Adya away from him. Every inch of his existence was on fire upon loosing contact.

Suddenly there was a firm knock on the door followed by the Prime Minister walking in. Everyone in the room stood up causing the chairs to screech over the floor.

"Mr. Jade, Prime Minister Haz has requested a dialog with you. He is on his way. He will be accompanied by their external affairs minister and defense minister. Should I set up a meeting?" the Prime Minister's eyes were on Adya who was now curled up on the floor sobbing loudly while Mr. Haz had one arm over her shoulders trying to calm her down.

"Lets have a meeting over Lunch then. I am sure our friends here are hungry" Ajish said while looking at the Haz delegation.

The Prime Minister nodded and walked back towards the door. Ajish slowly moved towards a visibly shaken Adya now. He was merely standing inches apart. Mr. Haz had a look of helplessness on his face. Ajish pulled Adya by her arms to make her stand.

"Listen to me love, we will meet again in about five hours. You better have a good explanation or else the people of Haz can kiss their lives goodbye." his voice was laced with threat.

With that he walked out of the room.

After a couple of hours Ajish was in the hospital room with Orya. He was sitting beside her bed, holding her hands. He caressed her hands while whispering words of love and assurance.

"Orya baby, you will be fine. Your Ajji will not let you leave so soon. Your Ajji needs you Orya baby." He bit his lips to prevent his voice from cracking.

"Mr Jade" Ari called while stepped in.

She was holding a packet with folded clothes and a box. She came near Ajish and handed over the packet and the box to him.

"Ajish, these are Orya's clothes and her belongings." She said while caressing his shoulders.

"I know this is difficult, but you have to keep your sanity. Orya will not be happy if you breakdown and loose control. She will be fine. She was always a fighter." Ari moved beside Ajish and sat on a chair beside him. "Remember when she was a kid, she would always fight with you for me and Rai? She was feisty." Both of them smiled a bit.

Ajish opened the box. Orya's watch, bracelet, necklace and the Jade family crest ring were kept neatly in the box.

"You were always the big brother for all three of us...watching you break down like this is painful Ajish" Pain was evident on Ari's face.

"I am trying my best...its not that easy Ari...The moon goddess can be brutally cruel to her own children sometimes" He continued " She looked happy with you before all this happened. What were you two talking about?" Ajish asked while caressing Orya's hands.

"S..she was taking about your.." Ari sighed while biting her lips "your mate. She wanted me to find you one." She completed.

Ajish looked at Orya's face. Her face looked peaceful. He smiled at her, a sad smile.

There was a light knock on the door and Rai stepped in.

"Mr. Jade, the security is cleared. We will be moving in about five minutes." Rai said and glanced at Ari.

"Are you going somewhere?" She asked.

"Yes, the murderers will be punished by the day end" said Ajish. The pain in his eyes was washed away with rage.

"Ajish, maybe —" Started Ari.

"Ms. Ari, it will be appreciated if you do not interfere in state matters." said Ajish with a stern tone. With that he moved out followed by Rai.

Everything in this world comes with a price tag.

Dear Readers,

There are so many thoughts right now in my mind. I do believe in the concept of Karma and thinking about how it is going to come back to each character of this story. 

Only time will tell...

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