Sequel to Thousand Years (can be read alone though.) Follow Holly and Kol through the years as they wander the world trying to find their home where they are safe from the dangers they are trying to avoid. Watch their children grow and how they stru...
A few weeks later I was feeling much better. Cormac had settled in nicely, his sisters were very doting and treated him like their personal doll. Kol showed him off constantly, he was the light of the family. He had started to fill out and his eyes were a bright blue, you could see the resemblance between the two clear as day. I often wondered if this was what Kol looked like as a babe.
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Count del Martel on the other hand wasn't so happy. He was hoping for a girl so that he could convince Kol to marry Aurora, silly little man. Tristan always seemed to be around as was Aurora. They were both as meddling as the other but they were hardly good at it. They were spoilt brats who weren't getting what they wanted, something they clearly weren't used to.
Rebekah had been keeping her distance from them both, using Erin to avoid them. Erin was her doll, she was brought new dresses and had new hair styles every day. Sophie was grateful for a younger sister, it meant she didn't have to put up with all of the 'lady' things that she didn't particularly enjoy. Instead Sophie spent time with Elijah, him telling her stories of the past and teaching her how to read and write. It was unheard of for girls to be given lessons but we wanted the best for her and Elijah was all to happy to help.
Currently we were sat at a meal with the royal court, something that was less than enjoyable. The children were all upstairs in bed and all the adults were sat miserably around the lavish table. Awkward conversation flowed and sly comments were made, but I would've expected nothing less. The meal served tonight was a lamb leg with carrots and peas. I noticed that the count had requested I have the smallest lamb leg, his digs about my weight did not go unnoticed and Kol made sure that I didn't feel as insecure as I once did.
"So when will there be another son. You know what they say My Lord, the heir and the spare. You need to keep on top of it and now you have son this could be your moment to get another." Tristan says. I forgot, women are only good for breeding here.
"How about you, Lord Tristan, focus on getting a wife and keeping her alive." Kol Pauses. "Well long enough to get yourself an Heir." A grim smile on his face as they stare each other down.
"How dare you." Tristan begins to stand and Kol, never one to back down, stands too.
"You see my lord maybe you should keep your nose out of my marriage." I put my hand on Kol's arm trying to calm him.
"Maybe you should back down, do as your little wife says. She is clearly has the balls between you." Tristan was red in the face, he was looking for a fight. He wouldn't win his one.
"Shall we settle this?" Kol is ready to fight and you could see it in his face.
"Boy." The insult so small and clear. They weren't men to him. The count stands as does Nik, backing up his little brother.
"My son meant no harm." The Count speaks with conviction.
"Oh but I did."
""I'm sure you did." He turns to look at the Count. "Did you know he threatened my wife? My pregnant wife?"
"He didn't mean any harm Father, I was there and she was fine with it." Aurora decided to pipe up at this point to protect her brother.
"I was merely asking her questions, she was safe. In fact she probably enjoyed being away from you for a moment." Tristan continues to make things worse for himself.
"Lord Kol if this was the case why did yo not come forward sooner?" The Count says.
"Because I wanted to make sure the babe was born safely with the appropriate care, now I have nothing left to be cautious of." Kol makes his intentions clear. "He has been hassling her for the last 8 months and he will pay. I have warned him before and now I will show him what happens when I don't get what I want."
"Have you ever wondered what it was about My Lord?" Aurora asks, she enjoyed seeing him try to think of an excuse in front of the count. "Perhaps the child, the boy, isn't yours. I mean you have two failed attempts, perhaps she went else where to get the son you were so desperate for." The smug smile on his face.
"That is preposterous." Nik says.
"Kol is clearly the child's father, you can see the resemblance. As a matter of fact Kol looked the exact same when he was a babe. This accusations are appalling and I wont hear anymore of this." Elijah declares with such authority that Count del Martel actually seems to take him seriously.
"My Lord I can only apologize for my sons actions, I will speak to him at once." His attention turns to his son. "Tristan, out. Meet me in my solace, we will speak there." The boy looks to challenge him but the Count seems to be serious this time, he wont lose allies over this.
But Tristan doesn't leave without a final comment.
"They aren't who they claim to be Father."
"Then who are they?" Count del Martel exclaims.
"Imposters."
As soon as the words leave his mouth the Count had made up his mind. You could see it in his eyes, the hate and anger swirling around, each emotion fighting for dominance over the other.
Count del Martel goes bright red, his face filled with hate.
"Possibly your enemies Father, they are tricking you. They were going to kill me if I told you." And of course he is believed.
"Guards! Seize them!" The words are spoken but they wont win. The Original family stand, each ready to fight.
Rebekah is the first to react. She pulls out the throat of 4 guards within minutes. The room quickly filled with blood and screams.
Then thee Martel family made a mistake.
They ran.
Kol caught Tristan quickly, he looked into his eyes as he reached inside of his chest and pulled out his heart. His body hit the ground with a thud. Lifeless eyes staring up at nothing and Aurora screamed drawing this demon attention to her. Nik moved across the room but it wasn't quick enough. She fell to the floor beside her brother, blood flowing from her neck. The devastation was clear in his eyes. The Count paid for Nik's lost. He was ripped to pieces before he could even scream. The Martel family gone.
Just as we would be.
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We had moved quickly everything packed up and ready to move, we left before dawn.
"Where will we go Mama?"
"Wherever we feel like." I smile and kiss her head. Smiling at Kol.
We had an eternity to decide where we were going to end up.
So let the adventures begin.
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A/N So that's it for this part of the story, hope you enjoyed it. This isn't the end there will be more coming.
