Battle of Wills

Part 3

Anton retired to his room, but he knew that his middle son was not done. He expected Gustiban, Radu, and Silas to show up tonight. Anton sighed. His sons were good, strong men, but on this, they were wrong. Especially if they intended to keep Valkyre from her mate.

In her room, after her father's visit, Valkyre went to bed. Owen was up; he had to contact his brothers. There was a serious situation here. Gus awoke instantly. He, Silas, and Radu vanished to Owens room. Owen filled them in and they had one goal. If Matthias vanished then he wouldn't be a problem. As they were about to visit the unsuspecting male, dad popped in.

"No, you will not harm that man." He ordered.

"Father, he is probably using her. We all said we'd look out for Val. She's vulnerable.." Silas explained.

Anton sat, and faced his sons. He remembered losing Diana. All four blamed themselves. Because of her death they formed a circle around Valkyre. They taught her how to defend herself. They went after any male that pestered her. But in this case, they needed to step back.

The brothers argued and Anton said the one thing that shut them all down. "He's her mate."

All four brothers froze. Then a collective, "Hell no!", filled the air. They were so loud that Valkyre woke up. She knew it; Owen called the others. Storming into their room, she faced her four angry protectors.

"Valkyre, as the oldest, I forbid it. You will not get involved with that snake. We're sending you home. I want you to stay with Fifi and the children. I'm staying with dad. Silas, make sure she stays at my house.

"Wait, Gustiban, I am an adult. You will not send me anyplace. I'm staying here." Valkyre insisted.

Gus faced his sister. He remembered watching the demon drain their other sister decades ago. He was not letting Valkyre place herself in danger. He looked at her. "OK, you've been with him. Your curiosity has been satisfied. He is not right for you. We will introduce you to guys and you can choose a better guy to date." Radu agreed. Anton watched and shook his head. His sons meant well, but they were going about this wrong.

"Owen, tell your brothers bout the young woman you met earlier." Anton suggested.

"Dad, she is not important. Matthias trying to hook our sister must be dealt with first." Owen explained.

Silas paused. He watched Valkyre. Normally, she was ready to rip them apart for interfering in her life, but this morning she seemed different.

He shared look with his Dad. "Valkyre, is he your other half?" He asked.

She faced her brother. Eyes huge, confused. "I don't know. But I like him."

Gus and Owen were ready to argue when Radu stopped them. "What time do we see him tomorrow? All of us will attend the meeting. We need to let Matthias know he's being watched."

The other three agreed. As the vampires gathered for their round table the next day, Gus and Radu stood in the back. Silas was not supposed to be here so he agreed to return home and be there for Fifi and the kids. Valkyre was furious.

Her brothers were welcomed, though their presence caused concern. Anton took his seat, Val and Owen sitting on either side of him. Matthias knew everyone was waiting for him to enter. He knew she would be there. He and Griffin entered and were not surprised to see her brothers. Gustiban stopped him. "Hello Matthias, we need to talk." He stated.

Matthias smiled. "Glad to see you Gustiban. I look forward to catching up. If you gentlemen will excuse me, I must present."