The Alpha and Her

4

Luca had gone to find his grandfather,  the oldest vampire to live.

No one saw him for a week , Ethena was having calmer days,  she took time for herself to find things to help her relax.

She was at the waterfall relaxing, it was warm and it was quiet,  birds chipping with no distractions , it was late evening the sun was going down.

Luther sat on one of the rocks waiting for her " what is it? " , " help him , please " , " did you read the books? " , " yes but there's so much missing " , " why don't you ask Phillips? ".

" I don't think he'd feel comfortable with my questions as,  I want to ask him if he's the boy the miracle one choose " , " he is " , Ethena asked.

" you're lying " , " I don't lie " , " you don't? " , " no I've never lied " , " have you met the miracle child? " , " why? " , " reading about her made me realize she must've really felt lonely.

To be born with one duty a responsibility so heavy for a child.

She must need a break " , " she does " , Ethena answered getting out of the water , Luther looked away.

She got dressed " why do you want me to help him? " , " you said he was a seer , from what I read seers are important for packs once they die that pack will be cursed and I don't want that for my pack ".

" you will need to find a way to get him from Phillips " , " can't you just take him? " , " I don't lie , Phillips won't agree if I tell him the truth he will want to report it " they walked down back to the pack.

" are you really Memphis daughter? " , " I didn't tell you about me so you can try to fish information from me " she continued walking.

" I am sorry " , " mhhh " , " have you had ice-cream before? " , " ice-cream? " She questioned,  he chuckled " here let me treat you to some as an apology ".

He drove them downtown to the arcade,  there were different flavors " can I have tasters for her please " , " every flavor? " , " yes please " they sat down.

" since this is your first , I got you tasters so you can taste and see which one you like " , she nodded , she was excited she's never had ice-cream before.

The waiter delivered the tasters to they table " it's cold , close your eyes and feel the flavors bloom inside you " , she did as told as he feed her.

This was the closest Luther had felt comfortable with a woman , there was just something about Athena that pulled him closer to her.

The way she moaned taking in every scoop , she finally settled on cookies and cream chocolate ice-cream.

He got her a tub and they walked around " do you want to try the arcade? " , " and Steve said you were no fun " , " I am not , I haven't been here since I was like 12 , but I thought you'd like it ".

" I do " she said smiling,  that smile there was something about that smile , he wanted to see it all the time.

He let her try every game she wanted and paid , he won her a big doll , she was so happy.

After the arcade he got them pizza and some milkshake , she loved it.

They chatted for a while , Luther telling her about his life , the pack , she didn't find him boring , she was actually very interested in everything he talked about.

He drove her back and walked her to her wing " thank you for today , I had a great time " , " I am glad you did , I was afraid you'd find it a bore , goodnight " , "night " he turned walking to his room and she got inside.

" where did you take her? " , Phillips asked standing infront of him " to the arcade, I thought she needed a break " , " did she enjoy it? " , " yes she tried everything out " , " okay thanks " , " uhmm can I borrow Liam? " , " what for? ".

" tomorrow it's his grandparents death anniversary,  he always lit up a candle and I wanted to let him do it one last time.

I'll watch over him , I promise ".

Phillips sighed " fine , I am going to the Vampires tomorrow night , you can take him but do me a favor " , " yes " , " look after Athena for me , I need to do something quickly but I'll be back by midnight ".

" okay , not a problem " Phillips walked away.

He got into his room and took a shower and fell asleep.

He couldn't stop thinking of Athena , he even dreamt of her.

Athena had a bad feeling and went out for a walk , as she did she bumped into Luca.

" sorry " , " mhhh " , " can I talk to you? " , " sure " she kept walking,  Luca followed her without word.

" if you keep saying it in your mind instead of just talking to me I can't answer " , " you are her? " , " who? " , " the miracle child " she turned looking at him.

" what makes you say that? " , " I've seen you , you look just the same " , " you've seen me? " , " my grandfather,  Cadier he has a picture with you in it " , " you're Cadiers great grandson " he nodded.

" how is he? Last I knew he was coming to an end " , " he is , it's only a matter of a few weeks " , " I should see him before he goes " , " why? " , " if he let you see the album than that means you're his heir ".

" heir? " , " he is a guardian, I granted him a long life , he is leaving because he has found his heir the one who will take over for him " , " me? " , " though you're not the best , he must've seen something in you , I hope you don't disappoint him and be greedy ".

" greedy? " , " he guards the treasures of this world , a position that could either build you loyalty or enemies,  if you're different from your father and not greedy for power you will live.

But if you show your father and your kind to the treasures for power just as I promised back then , I will remove any trace of your existence and the world won't have your kind anymore.

The choose is in your hands I hope you make the right choice" she turned and continued walking.

"And I hope you keep my little secret in your heart " she mindlinked him as she walked around.