Running away from the past is never easy, especially when you're the reason someone is dead. After having to fight her boyfriend off on the night of a Full Moon, Raelyn Lockwood learns the painful secret of her family genes. Thankfully, her Uncle Ma...
After sharing a drink of champagne with Elijah, he sees his mother motion for him and his siblings to follow her onto the stairs. Seeing this, Elijah looks to me. "It seems it is time to address our guests. Would you mind waiting here, a moment?" Elijah asks me. Nodding in understanding, I watch on silently, as Elijah takes his leave of me, so he and his family can gather on the staircase. Once they did, Elijah speaks. "If everyone could gather, please." He speaks, catching everyone's attention. All of the guests and myself do as asked, getting closer together.
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As we do, I feel someone place a hand on my shoulder, before speaking to me. "Rae, is that you?" A familiar voice speaks, catching my attention immediately. "Mom..!" I breath out in surprise. Hearing this, seeing me look towards her, a relieved smile finds her face, before she immediately pulls me into a hug. "Oh, sweatheart..! I am so glad you're alright! When Tyler told me you two were..! Oh honey, I am so sorry this happened to you!" She says quietly, her voice breaking. Hearing this, I close my eyes, sighing in relief that she's still safe, squeezing her tightly, happy that I was finally able to see her. "It's alright mom, really. I mean, it was difficult at first, but.." I trail off, releasing her, and turning towards the staircase with her. "Listen, I'm not alone, there's someone who's been looking out for me. Someone I can trust." I explain, before looking towards Elijah. Mom gives me a questioning glance, following my gaze to Elijah. Seeing this, her mouth opens slightly, her eyes widening in surprise.
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"Welcome. Thank you all for joining us." Elijah says, addressing the crowd politely. "You know, whenever my mother brings our family together like this, it is tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance. Tonight's pick, is a centuries-old Waltz. So, if all of you could find yourselves a partner, please join us in the ballroom." He says, motioning towards the room next to the stairs, before his eyes scan the crowd. After finding me amongst them, he smiles, and begins descending the staircase, along with his siblings.
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