Bloody Rose

Ashton

Ashton sat with Valeria on the balcony looking down at all the vampires socializing. They were in deep conversation about what Ashton's decision would be. Would they stay in that city and Ashton rule as queen or would they move on to the next city?

Ashton knew she had people looking for her so she had to be very careful. And Gianni was starstruck over her, like most men. But there was something that was drawing her back home. She hoped for dear life it wasn't Roman.

"I've been thinking actually, about going back... Home. Where my family is." Ashton said staring down at her hands. Valeria nodded.

"What will you tell Gianni?"

"I've changed since he last saw me. It's hard to explain. Im not the same person he knew so long ago." She shrugged.

"But what about the other night... How was it?"

"Great... Amazing... But I... Need to go home. My mother and I need to talk." Ashton nodded standing. "I'm going to go find Gianni-"

"Ashton!" She turned to hear the familiar voice. It was Mia, running over to her. She nearly jumped on Ashton wrapping her arms around her. "Oh my god."

Ashton became overwhelmed with emotions. She truly did miss Mia.

The two girls embraced for what seemed like forever and broke apart, still holding hands as they stared at each other. "I missed you so much." Mia spoke first.

"I missed you too." Ashton replied giving her hands a light squeeze.

"You have to come home. Michel has gone crazy trying to get you home. He almost killed Asher trying to find you." Mia rambled. A feeling rushed through her stomach and Ashton's eyes grew wide.

"I'm coming home." She said solemnly.

"Thank god." Asher came from the same direction Mia did. He gave his sister a loving smile. "You can bring sanity back to that dreadful town."

"Ashton? What's going on?" Gianni came from his office door. He looked confused, until he laid eyes on Asher. "What is he doing here?"

"Not excited to see me? There's a lot you're gonna hear today that you won't won't like. My visits aren't always pleasureful." Asher flashed that devilish smile he was famous for, similar to Ashton's.

"Shut up Asher. Gianni we need to talk." She flashed him a small smile and walked ahead to his office. He followed after her and closed the door behind him.

"What's going on?"

"I'm going home Gianni. I can't stay here and be your queen I'm not that type. If I'm running any kingdom it will be my own."

"It's already yours, we'll just run it together don't do this."

"No, you say that but you're the king. I don't want to take over your domain. Gianni you don't need me." She assured him. He looked like someone ripped his heart out.

"I love you, I'll do anything to keep you here with me." He moved closer to her and grabbed a hold of her hips. "I can kiss every single inch of your body if it makes you stay." His words were full of lust. Ashton bit her lip, avoiding his hungry gaze.

"Gianni, I have to go back." She reached up to touch his face. "One day I'll come back I promise." She whispered before kissing his lips.

Hours later Valeria, Ashton, Mia and Asher were in the car driving back to Noland Falls. Mia was filling her in about everything that she has missed.

"You want me to be kind to this Jade girl? Why?" Ashton asked curiously.

"She might be the key to getting rid of Michel." Asher stated.

"Michel is an Original he can't be killed, just put to slumber. But no witch is powerful enough anymore."

"We have our mother." Asher replied simply.