Chapter 9
Eric
“Drive away witch so they don’t hear us!” I scowl at the queens’ lackey. He drives a few blocks away and parks on the side of the road. “What the fuck do you want with the princesses!” I pause for a second but I do not feel very patient at the moment “I have no idea what you are talking about. Why would you bring the girls into this, that isn’t your style. Who sent you after me?” Damion demands. “You are wearing down my patience, don’t act like you don’t know who they are.” I am getting really pissed off. Damion is still looking at me with that stupid look. Does he really think I am going to fall for that.
“Don’t know who they are? What kind of game are you playing, why haven’t you killed me? Who sent you after me?” Damion questions me.
“If I wanted to kill you, you would be dead. Stop acting stupid this is your last warning.” I growl and my fangs are starting to grow.
“Me acting stupid! I left the court, moved away, met this amazing woman! All I am trying to do is live a mundane life. Just when I think things are going great you show up. So you stop acting stupid and tell me why you are bringing my girlfriend and her roommate into court business or whatever this is!” He screams at me.
Fine what the fuck is he talking about now, really a mundane life? I don’t understand this shady witch. I still for a moment to clear my mind. These women are definitely distracting us both. If he left court why is he here? Girlfriend hmmmm.
“I assume you speak of Zoey when you say girlfriend. You know I will know if you lie to me so answer truthfully” I warn him because I am extremely pissed off. My fangs are extended and I am so close to losing control. “Did you know that Zoey and Amanda are princesses before you met them?”
“What! No” Bingo understanding finally dawns in his eyes. He is speaking the complete truth.
“I have been so foolish. She… they are the queens daughters. Damn I suspected, I even questioned Zoey. She has no clue.” Damion says out loud more to himself than me. "she thinks her parents are dead."
“So what do you want with the girls, assassin?” Damion's voice takes on a protective tone.
Now that I’m aware that he does not harbor ill intentions I am starting to calm down. My fangs are starting to recede. He obviously cares for the princesses.
“I am here to protect them. I do not wish them harm in any way. You are right neither of them know. I have talked to Amanda about their relations indirectly.” I tell him. If this situation was reversed, I would hope this witch would show me the same respect.
“Why do they need protecting?” He seems calmer now.
“You really don’t know?” I ask “Really Damion Really. Do I have to spell this out for you?”
Damn I thought he was smarter than this. As the former assistant to the queen he knows how the power structure works.
“Well spell it out already because… Wait shit the queen wants more power! Fuck. How close are the hunters getting?” Damion finally gets it.
“Your getting slow in your retirement old man.” I throw in his face.
“Damn it Eric. I am serious Zoeys’ safety is on the line.” He spats at me.
“So close that they almost picked up Amanda outside a bar.” I get back to business.
“What the fuck! We need to get back to the girls. You have no idea how indestructible she would be if she killed them. “ says Damion
““Don’t just sit there and look at me with that stupid look on your face. Hurry before I make you into my dinner.” is all I can say.
We drive back and walk up the patio and the front door is wide open.
“Shit they have been taken I can feel it “ I say to Damion.
“What’s the plan? We have to get them back.” Damion says in a freaked out voice.
I sense the panic in him. He loves Zoey. He isn’t blocking himself at all. He is broadcasting his feelings and energies to the fucking world. This is my job. He needs to get his shit together if he wants to help anyone. I think this through. I feel I need to include him or he will get in my way.
“You know what we have to do. Get yourself together.” I say “We have to go to the underworld. I want Amanda as safe as you want your Zoey. Are you willing to go against the court?” I need to know he is willing to put himself on the line. I don’t even know if he realizes how much he cares for his girl.
“Of course, I will sacrifice myself if I have to.” He tells me. “The queen must not acquire that kind of power. You can’t even begin to imagine what she will do.”
“Be honest with yourself Damion, get your head clear is this really just about the Queen.” He needs to accept his feelings if he is going to any help at all. I need an ally that’s got his head in the game.
“What’s your point vampire?” He asks me in a no nonsense way.
“Look, I love Amanda but she is a princess of the underworld and I have to do what needs to be done regardless of my feelings.” I try to explain “I cannot let my feelings get in the way. I need to make sure these girls live. That’s my job the end.” I know I have to put my feelings aside to make sure I my actions are correct. I mean she is a princess, I don’t even know if we can be together. I need Damion to be on the same page. However, I am not about to open my soul to him.
I still and look at Damion. He is thinking to himself and his aura strengthens. His blocks go back up.
“I did not want to return to the court but I am going back for Zoey. However I am able to put my feelings aside and do what needs to be done. I will be a valuable asset in saving the princesses lives.” Damion reassures me.
We head to Damion's house to get some supplies and then we hightail our asses to the underworld.

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Amanda and Zoey
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