The Venatrix

Chapter Twenty- Malkai

 Just as Maddox predicted Lilliana Bleau was more than happy to see us. Maddox let her grab a few of her things. While keeping a watchful eye on the unpredictable Edgar Bleau. Edgar didn't seem bothered by what had happened. Maddox took his mate away and Edgar decided to be an impassive ass hole. That was six days ago.

I have been following Maddox and Lilliana from the shadows ever since. I want to question her, but I can't. I want to know what happened when no one was watching. I want to know what is on that laptop. I want to know what has made Nora who she is today. Who is Shouta? Who is Ichika? Who is Mizuhara? The questions swirl around in my head.

"Malkia, show yourself!" Maddox orders.

"Who do you think you are barking orders at?" I hissed, dropping down off the tree branch I had been perched up on. Maddox snickers at my response. I should have known that the bastard was just baiting me.

Lilliana's eyes go wide. When she finally realizes what she is looking at. She takes a couple of steps back. She takes a quick look around. She is clearly debating on running. She can try but she won't get very far. In the end, she decides to cower behind Maddox.

"Lilliana, this is the Vampire King and my friend Malkai Christansen." Maddox said,stepping to the side. So,she is forced to look at me.

"Why is the Vampire King here?" She timidly asked.

"I'm so glad that you asked Ms. Bleau. Have you ever heard of The Venatrix? Or I think another name she is known by is Champion of the Wolves. " Maddox asked.

"Yes, she kills vampires that are causing problems. Everyone has heard of her. She said, cocking her head to the side.

"Alright then that will make this go a little more smoothly." Maddox said

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"So, why is the Vampire King here?" She asked timidly, glancing at me.

"Tell her Malkai." Maddox ordered. I swear if he keeps ordering me around, I'm going to knock his teeth out.

"Because The Venatrix isn't a werewolf. She is a vampire" I said.

"You're lying. Any wolf would pick up the scent." She said accusatory .

"See, she wears a whole bunch of gear. Like three to four layers of clothing plus a mask. It really amazes me how much she wears and still moves as gracefully as she does." I said smiling.

"Get back on track, Malkai." Maddox said.

"The Venatrix is my mate. The Queen of the Vampires. She is also your missing daughter Nora Bleau" I said laying out the truth.

"Nora is alive?" She asked with tear filled eyes.

"Yeah, she is but she is in trouble, and we need your help." I said sincerely.

"Wait! Did you say that Nora is a vampire?" She asked, her face showing disbelief.

"Yes." I nodded.

"I know it seems hard to believe but I have met her myself and what he says is true." Maddox said.

"How?" She asked.

"That's not important at the moment. She is in trouble. We need your help." Maddox said.

"What do you need? I'll do anything I can to help my daughter." She said her coco-colored eyes showed determination.

"Vampires can lose their humanity in two different ways. One, by choice. Two, by force." I explained.

"So, Nora is a vampire hunter. Who is well known and very skilled. She was helping you two with something and lost her humanity?" Lilliana asked.