WIND ROSE (Ruby Rose Fanfic)

THIRTY-FIVE (RUBY POV)

"Dapper..." I whisper watching Iselen who's waiting in the small entrance hall, her shoulder leaned against the wall casually, her ankles crossed and her hands inside the pockets of her pants. Her black suit fits like a glove, the jacket lapel is embellished with gold thread and matches her golden high-heeled shoes. The makeup highlights her dark eyes that are fixed on my face while she smirks mischievously because she's heard me with her vampire powers.

"Let's go, it's getting late," Terra climbs down the stairs slowly, buttoning her double-breasted jacket. She's also wearing a suit but in a navy blue shade that makes her eyes stand out, her hair is slicked back, she wears subtle makeup and swings gracefully on her high heels too. I swallow hard noticing my dry mouth, staring at them in disbelief: they look like two super models, only infinitely more beautiful than any human girl.

"I'm a lucky woman," I whisper out of breath. The werewolf smiles, taking my hand and kissing my knuckles before looking at me from head to toe.

"Believe me, Ruby Rose, we're the blessed ones. This silver sequined dress looks wonderful on you, you were born to wear diamond and sapphire jewels, even if the stones don't shine as bright as your eyes, and... are you wearing flats?" Terra asks confused, looking at the long skirt that hides my feet from view.

"Yes, I'm not as agile as you are and thought that it's better for me to feel comfortable, in case we have to run chasing Eloise." Iselen chuckles and nods, amused.

"Beautiful, smart and decisive... My fiancée is an amazing woman..." The wolf stares at her raising an eyebrow, looking at the vampire with a silent question in her eyes. "My other fiancée is also wonderful... You both are stunning. But we have to go now. Do not leave my side..." I roll my eyes hard looking at Iselen's index that's pointing right at my face before nodding.

"Yes, madam. I won't confront the witch alone, I promised it. How would I do that? I don't have magical powers and I don't want that bitch turning me into a toad. Where's Ru?"

"The members of my clan took her out for a walk, I think they're starting to like having a pet." Iselen shakes her head, chuckling while we leave the house and get into the car that's waiting to take us to the Rijksmuseum.

"Actually, they're scared of you," the wolf closes the door and the driver turns on the engine, driving through Amsterdam like he's in a trance. The vampire is controlling his mind to make sure he forgets that he's seen us tonight, Iselen doesn't want to take risks and looks even more nervous than the day we fought demons. The truth is that she's more protective than ever before since the day they rescued me from hell, she's kept an eye on me since we left the Wind Rose.

I'm not complaining, of course. It feels good to know that two powerful supernatural creatures are taking care of me and it helps me to control my anxiety tonight. I still don't know what I'm going to tell Eloise when I have her in front of me, I want her to apologize for tricking my mum, that's for sure, but I don't know what else I want from her. I should be angry because she sold my soul, ruined my life forcing me to become the Key, demons chased and harassed me and they locked me up in hell despite I shouldn't be there. But, on the other hand, if Eloise hadn't sold my soul, I wouldn't have met my girls. Thanks to her I know what true love means, and respect, devotion, happiness... I can't live without them.

"Sanne is waiting for us by a side door," Terra interrupts my thoughts and the car stops near a massive building made of red bricks. The girl with magenta hair who's wearing a white chef jacket waves her hand to grab our attention behind a big delivery van. The three of us get closer cautiously after the vampire gets rid of the driver and the witch looks at us, surprised.

"You look gorgeous," she whispers admiringly before guiding us to a narrow door. "We have to hurry, journalists are busy taking pics of the queen in the front door, this is the perfect moment for you to sneak inside because no one will notice it. If someone asks, tell them that you're members of a foundation that collaborates with the museum restoring paintings. There're more than 50 of those donating money right now, too many so nobody will waste their time checking it, you should behave with aplomb and confidence..."