Three Fold

Part 8

Only to have nightmares of what happened.

-Weeks later-

I looked for Remy everyday and night and yet he hasn’t come back or been heard of.

“Henri.” Catherine hugged me tight.

“I’m sorry…I should have been there..” she cried falling to her knees.

“it’s alright. Have you seen him?” my face stung after I said that she looked at me; shaking her head.

“T-that monster! He did something to you Henri.”

Meeting Charles was the next thing I was grateful for he saved me from myself…my dear prince how I long for you. My veins burn for your bite…alas I lay here in my own blood looking at you wishing you’d bite me one last time.

-June,23,1865-

Things changed quickly, Lily and I took over a neighboring kingdom close to my own I ruled just as Margret did. The boys grew fast yet stayed at thirteen for several years my brother had lived for a while I hadn’t seen anyone from my kingdom in a while.

“My love.” Lily brushed my hair and kissed me softly.

“Lily, how is everything coming?” she rubbed her swollen belly and smiled.

“smoothly, I think I’ll go pay Alisha a visit she calms me down.” helping her down the stairs everyone bowed and the boys came in running and screaming.

“what seems to be the problem now?” they stopped in their tracks and bowed to Lily, she smiled and left me alone with them.

“Mike, Blake.”

“Father. Mike cheats!” Blake hissed and I stepped between the two.

“Boys. Play nice you both are so close there’s no need to fight.” both looked away and went off to play.

-Garden-

I found a place to write. The flowers bloomed with bright vibrant colors as the birds sang a sweet melody.

I shall write for everyone that has made my life worth living.

Hours passed and I noticed nearly the whole book had been filled, crickets chirped as I walked into the castle. Lily sat by the stairs waiting.

“It’s nearly dawn my love. Please come to bed.” she took my hand, I held hers tight feeling the need to sleep.

“I love you Lily.” she made sure I comfortable before I closed my eyes laying my head on the soft bed. Things where quiet for the rest of the night. I dreamt of Alisha my sweet her long black hair flowing down her bare back; those soft pink lips kissing them would be impossible. She cried for me and soon after that I saw blood poring from her, than Henri and Rachel. Waking to the sun pouring in my face, not wanting to get up I saw Lily standing in the shadows putting her hand out and retreating it away.

“Lily?” she looked at me and shook her head.

“I can no longer go into sunlight…” quickly the curtains were closed as I took her in my arms.

“I’ll make sure you’re safe at all times.” her hands wiped away the tears falling from my cheeks, I hadn’t noticed but she smiled and kissed me softly.

“Mom! Dad!” Mike screamed busting in the room.

“Mike…what is it?” I glared; hissing slightly at the intrusion before he looked down ashamed.

“Mother, father sorry for the intrusion but Blake fell down the mine shaft!” he was in tears shaking.

“I told you two not to play near there!” Lily cried running out the door, putting on a robe.