Passion for Blood

Chapter 29:

Pacing up and down my room, I try and calm my racing heart. I've been doing this for the past week and a half now, anticipating when Fitz will make his move. It kills me not knowing what he's planning but it terrifies me to even find out. I rake my fingers through my hair. What do I do? If I go to the council they will find out and then I am considered a traitor, if I go to Alexander I'll be locked in my room for eternity and probably never be trusted ever again. Groaning I finally sit down on my bed. Why didn't I kill him every time I had the chance to I hesitated, I'm not a killer...at heart. Damn Fitz, I've grown to like him which he used to get into my head.

I hear a knock on my door before it opens revealing Alexander. "I'm not in the mood for your company," I say rolling my eyes. "I take it you're still angry with me." I was but he doesn't know the reason why I am against his agreement to marry me to Lucian regardless of whether or not the council says, I would rather suffer another heartbreak from Fitz than live in this nightmare. So to answer his question, I am mad at him for taking my choice away but I can't be mad at him for choosing Lucian. Am I destined to continue in this tug of war between lucian and Fitz? It's really starting to get on my nerves. "What is it Alexander?" "You are not even dressed, are you ill?" he asks as he takes my night gown in. "I'm fine, I just have a lot on my plate." I rest my face in my hands and take a deep breath. "I see, does one of your situations include choosing a wedding cake for next week?" shooting my head up I glare at him. "What do you mean next week? It was decided that the wedding be two months from now," I ask warily. "Yes well the council feels the sooner the better." Of course. "Listen I came here to tell you that they are making an announcement today so you cannot miss it." He gives my forehead a kiss before leaving. What are they announcing now? It couldn't be worse than what's going on now I suppose.

The gathering took place in court, all the seats were filled around the room. I managed to save two middle seats for Grace and I to get a better view of what's to come. "Have you heard the rumors going around?" Grace whispers. "What rumors?" "They say that this announcement has to do with our engagements and a certain someone." "Our? What are you going on about?" Before Grace can answer Lucian takes to the stand at the centre of the room. I notice the veins on his neck are very prominent, but what from? Strange, I thought. "Ladies and gentlemen I thank you for your time and I promise it wont be wasted."At this his eyes make contact with mine and I feel a shiver run down my back and sweat on brow. Why am I so nervous. "As you may already know I am to be married to someone in this room." Anticipation builds as he keeps everyone waiting. "To Madeleine Collins, head of the medical sector, unfortuantely for us both this is not one out of love but for safety." I feel a few stares but try and ignore as I listen. "We are aware of the power and undead has, we have seen through a brave hunters what they are capable of. We have lost many but rest assured we have found out who is behind this, the person who has turned more undead than we have trained hunters. He is behind the attacks." The crowd breaks into chatter. "The undead have a leader?" A woman says behind us, why would Lucian reveal who Fitz is? Wouldn't that ruin him too? "Yes it is frightening, for he isnt a normal undead he has abilities like no other and abomination to this earth, a crossbreed. In order to protect the council, we have decided to marry the head families. Huxleys and Collins, Collins and the Elwoods and the rest will follow." Wait does that mean, Grace and Xavier? Turning I find Grcae nibbling on her thumbnail. Well at least one of us will end up happy in marriage. "The marriages will ensure that no undead can influence your emotions without your partner on the inside finding out, trust that this is in your best interest." "and the creature?" Someone yells and everybody soon follows with their questions. "His name is Fitz Baker! His bloodline was formerly part of this council as you well know. He plans his revenge against the council for wronging his family oh so many years and will not stop until he gets what he wants." Asshole. "But do not fear for a plan is in the making, we must stay strong for the battle is nearly over."

After the meeting everyone is dismissed but I notice Lucian still remains on the stands. "You go I will soon join you," I say to Grace. Once the last person has left, the room is engulfed in silence as I watch Lucian. "Did you like my speech Ms Collins?" "What are you planning Lucian?" I ask cutting straight to the chase. "Why reveal who Fitz is when you are at risk of being revealed as well?" "And what would I be scared of the council finding out?" He raises his brow. "Unlike you Madeleine I know exactly where I stand and that is with the living and the innocent." "You are far from innocent," I seeth. "Neither are you, you have blood on your hands and secrets." he reminds me smirking at me.

"All this to get revenge, I doubt your sister would approve." I fire back, his face morphs into anger. "He killed her in cold blood! He doesn't deserve to walk the same earth as she once did, he is the reason my world fell apart!" He shouts causing me to jump. "If I can't get you to see the evil that he is then I'll ensure the council will." he speaks softer this time still holding that venom. "And what if I stop you?" He chuckles before responding. "That's why I am marrying you Madeleine, someone has to keep you under control." I ball my fists but take deep breaths, I can't make a scene on council grounds. "The council stands no chance against Fitz." Why do I still defend him when recently he hurt me? "The council? No they're useless mindless sheep in no mans land, they can't beat Fitz but once I'm string enough I will." He then takes the closest exit leaving me alone in the room. What does he mean when he's strong enough?