Chapter 23

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                                    Several days later just for a change of pace the empress had her coffee out in the courtyard behind her castle.  She had sent Amberosia to her quarters to begin meditative trance work. Things had finally settled down quite a bit; she'd only seen a few creatures since the day before. 

It was a good sign, a moment alone. If even just to relax for an hour, that was all she really needed. Pouring another steaming cup, she watched over the forest a few feet from her own property. 

Secretly wishing the rest of her day would stay this serene, but the empress knew better. There would be something.  She was more than sure of it. Once the pixie brew had cooled the empress nearly inhaled it down. 

She poured another when a strange vibe seemed to rush over her like a wave of hot air. Shaking it off, but she wondered why. It hadn't been a bringer of darkness, but more of a famillar but strange feeling. 


             An hour later, Ralvania was back in her favorite chair in her magical office when the servant girl knocked three times. 

"Come in young one." She spoke firmly.

Amberosia quickly entered the room, nodding to her.

"Is everything okay?" The empress asked her. 

"Yes miss, the vampire fellow is here." She quickly informed the mistress of the castle.

"You mean Salem?"  She asked squinting an eye.

"Yes, with his mate." 

"Send them in and bring more coffee." The empress instructed.

Amberosia nodded and quickly left the room to do her job. 

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