Bad Euphoria 2: The Four Tribes

DIFFERENT

With Nathan present, Euphoria instantly came forward in protection of Imani. Oliver sensed the change immediately while Diana stared in confusion.

Euphoria looked at the anger in Nathan's eyes and smiled.

"Ethan wants to be with his mother, you wouldn't deny your own son's happiness would you?"

Nathan grit his teeth. He remembered what happened the last time he saw Imani or who he thought was Imani.

The way she looked and the coldness in how she spoke was nothing like her at all. There was something else inside of her that night.

"And when do you plan on returning my son?" He asked.

"You seem to forget that he's MY son also...as his mother, I don't need permission to see him or spend time with him."

"No, you gave up that right when you abandoned him and chose whatever it is you're doing over him."

Euphoria smirked. "No, I chose it over you and now I'm taking my son with me..."

"Imani, you need to respect my rules..."

"Imani isn't here...I am Queen Euphoria of Ecstasia and will be addressed as such. My son and I will be going now."

Nathan began to growl and his eyes turned black. Euphoria pulled Ethan behind her...she slowly walked closer to his father.

"Oooh yes, Nathan...Get angry...attack me, so I can make your heart explode. It would be my absolute pleasure."

Euphoria bit her bottom lip and smiled, waiting for Nathan to make his next move. He stood there staring at who he thought was Imani....but his understanding was becoming clearer.

"You really aren't Imani..." He began to turn back to normal as he watched red sparkles swirl in her eyes.

"Oh, is that who you want to attack? We can pretend if you want."

Imani, what happened to you? He thought to himself.

Euphoria saw that she wasn't getting her wish so she focused back on Ethan. "Are you ready to go, sweet child?"

"Yes, Mommy." He grabbed her hand and squeezed.

"Nathan, you're going to let her take him?" Diana asked, wondering why he just stood there.

"He wants to spend time with his mother...so I'll let him." Nathan gave up, walking towards Ethan and kneeled down.

"Have fun and be good for your mother....okay?"

Ethan gave a nod and hugged his father.

Euphoria rolled her eyes. "Isn't that sweet...now get away from me. You reek of dog."

The portal was formed as Euphoria walked through with Ethan.

***

Nathan knew that he hasn't been himself lately and that he's been neglecting Ethan the past week or so. That night Imani attacked him, shook him up and her words kept haunting him in the dark of night.

You are dead to me.

Chills ran down his spine once again and he tried to refocus on his work. Then he thought about Diana staying on his back about having a baby, doctor's visits and tests.

He sat alone in his study room reading some documents and looking over his family tree. Nathan thought about his parents and was soon reminded of their tragic endings.

"Nathan, dinner is ready." Diana stood in the doorway.

"I'm not hungry, you can eat without me."

Diana didn't move and stood staring at him.

"What's the problem now, Diana?"

"I went to see Dr. Levers today."

Nathan looked up. "Did she figure out what your issue with conceiving is?"

"Yes...my issue with conceiving is you."

Nathan laughed. "Obviously, it can't be me. I'm the one who already has a child."

"Yes, you do....but that's only because of who his mother is."

"What are you talking about?"

"Your sperm is dead."

Nathan eyebrows furrowed and he immediately called Dr. Levers office. Once he heard her voice he skipped the greeting.

"You told Diana that my sperm is dead? I have a very healthy child already...is this some kind of joke?"

"Oh hello, Mr. Spear. Looking at your test results, your sperm is indeed not living."

"How is that possible?"

"Your Vampire/Wolf blood took over different functions, DNA and chromosomes inside of you. It just so happened that your reproductive system was affected by your Vampire side."

Nathan leaned forward in disbelief.

"How was Imani able to conceive?"

"Oh that's simple....she's a Crescian. They have the power to bring life from death in any species and that also includes the life of sperm."

It all started to make sense to Nathan and he began to feel an ache in his heart.

"So, with any other woman, I am unable to have children?"

"That is correct. You are a father solely because of Imani."