Chapter 12: True intentions

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Travis wasn't kidding when he said that this place was beautiful and so rich with history. Every area of the old castle that I walked passed looked like something out of a Victorian movie. To be completely honest I felt like a princess. Even if I didn't want to be. Turning the corner to the outside garden I spotted Lucien sitting near a rose bush with a book in his hand.
    "I see that my brother gave you my message". Lucien said as I walked over. He closed his book and stood up. "How lovely to see you my dear".
    "...likewise". I choked out. Travis was right about Lucien. He couldn't stop staring at me and not in the good way.
    "So Travis told us that the Volturi want to take your kingdom. Do you know why?" I cut to the chase. I figured that it would be best for all of us, especially Blake that the sooner we helped solve Lucien problems with the Volturi the sooner we could leave. And I knew that everyone would agree with me on that logical idea.
    "Ah getting straight to the chase I see. I find that quite a turn on in a women". He grinned. I just rolled my eyes at him. "But my brother is correct. The Volturi wants my kingdom for their own selfish reasons I can promise you that". Lucien stated firm. The tone in his voice suggested that he didn't care too much for Aro and his clan. That was something that we both could agree on.
     "Did Aro give any specific reason or reasons as to why?" I asked.
     "Other then the fact that he's been jealous of our rein over the population of vampires here then yes". He stated.
    "What is it?" I asked again upping my tone this time so he would know that I was not here to flirt, but to help him out.
Lucien grinning picked a rose from the bushes besides us and handed it to me.
     "We've talked enough business for now my dear. Let us just enjoy each other's company for a while-"
      "Look". I said standing up. "I'm off market if you haven't noticed by now". I flashed my engagement ring at him to make it freshly clear that I was taken. "And I don't plan on getting de-engaged anytime soon Lucien. So I think it be best if you tell us what the Volturi want so then we can help and go back home fast. That okay with you?" I spit out.
     "Your quite feisty Dani". Lucien replied.
     "So I've been told". I stated firm crossing my arms over my chest. Lucien stood up from the bench as well and stepped closer to me.
     "I will let my brother explain to you as to why the Volturi wants my kingdom". He stated. "As for your attitude, I can tolerate your pathetic excuse for a fiancé talking to me like that, but I will not tolerate a women talking to me like that!" Lucien ordered. I couldn't believe what just came out of his mouth?! That punk! That dick!
     "Travis was wrong. We shouldn't have come to help out an ass like you". I growled back. Lucien smiled and grabbed my chin.
     "Careful sweetheart I'd save that talk for the bedroom". He said as I pushed him away from my face. Then I took his rose and smashed it onto the ground and walked off. And straight to Travis to talk some sense into him.
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Finally! After what seemed like an eternity of just wondering the halls lost and confused I finally stumbled upon a small living room that was attached to Blake and Travis room. I walked right in and found Travis gazing out the window and Blake sitting on the cough.
     "Dani". Blake exclaimed. I smiled and went over to hug her. "Good to see you".
     "Likewise and I see that your stomach is getting bigger".
Blake laughed. "I'm getting fatter everyday". Travis shook his head.
      "Your perfect". He said making her blush. "So how did meeting with my brother go? Did you explain to him that your getting married?"
     "Not so good to tell you the truth". I started out. "For one thing your brother is a complete ass Travis. He couldn't stop staring at me the whole time which was totally not okay. And then after I explained to him that I was only interested in helping him out he told me that I should safe my language for the bedroom!" I shouted out. I didn't know how Travis and Lucien could be related?! Travis was so kind and compassionate while Lucien was a complete idiotic jerk.
Travis let out a firm sigh. "Well that doesn't surprise me at all. Lucien believes that if he wants something then he should get it. Nonetheless I'm sorry that he talked to you like that". He apologized for good for nothing brother.
     "No need Travis. It's not your fault. I'm just sorry that you have him for a brother".
    "I agree with Dani. How could you Travis have a brother like him?" Blake charmed in.
    "Lucien takes after our father who was just as...idiotic as he is". Travis said.
     "That explains it". I said.
     "But then how could your mother marry him?" Blake asked her love. Travis sighed and sat down beside her.
    "With many of the queens in our family they are forced into a marriage with our kings. Our mother, however was a servant to the court and one dad our father fell in love with her. But she was already in love with another. That unfortunately did not stop our father. He banished her love and forced her into an arranged mate it's himself. I'm afraid the rest is not a happy tale". Travis explained to us. No wonder Travis never talked about his family until now. He felt ashamed of it and it wasn't a happy tale to tell.
    "That's just terrible. Your poor mother!" Blake touched the skin on his cheek trying to comfort him. Travis smiled and kissed her hand.
    "My mother tried her best to love our father, but it was never true love and I fear for the unhealthy relationship that someone will have with Lucien".
    "Lucien mentioned that you knew why the Volturi wanted his kingdom. Do you?"
    "I do and I'm afraid it is a bittersweet one". Travis stated. "The Volturi wants my brother to find a mate before the end of the blood moon or they will take his kingdom from him".
     "That's it? Doesn't seem to bad to me".
Travis shook his head. "I'm afraid it is Dani for you see my brother might chose someone soon and I fear you are in his sights!"

Lucien is going to be quite a trouble maker for Dani and Emmett.

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