Tainted

Chapter 12

I sat across from Dimitri eyeing him cautiously. He casually looks out the window admiring the outside. Debating on what to say my mouth decided to move on its own. " Where are we going, Adriaen?" Trying to play things cool, calm, and collected. " Don't worry you're little head we won't be going far, we wouldn't want Vlady sending an army after us, would we? Shall Be going to the countryside, I own an estate out there where it's quiet and away from all this city ruckus." He spits the last words. Feeling a slight relief I sit back in my seat. " what is it that you want to know my dear? An know I didn't have to read your mind to know you have any questions." Dimitri looked at me now, full attention.

Shifting slightly under his gaze I search for my words, feeling unsure an lost. " What happened with Littia..with you and your brother? What part do I play in all of this?" Dimitri studies me carefully an its quite nerve racking but I don't want to give him the satisfaction. " Well my dear that is quite the tell to tell. Vlady and I grew up with prestigious parents. Did everything by the book, appearance was- well is everything, we were the golden children of one of the most powerful and influential vampire families in the region. The world. With that being said you can say we lived our lives under a looking glass. Don't get me wrong our parents weren't complete asswhole's they'd showed they loved us in their own way that is. At the age of five i was bestowed a thousand year old sword from my father for properly killing my victims." Dimitri reaches for the mini bar pouring a deep red liquid into a crystal glass.

Still eyeing me carefully Dimitri begins again with his story. " Growing up with the parents having fun wasn't always on the criteria. Believe it or not Vlady was more of the trouble maker than I was." Dimitri laughs to himself as if he was remembering a cherished thought. " Oh the trouble we would get into, it was more so me getting dragged along but still was worth it. At times I'd think Vlady would do things on purpose just get an arousal out of our parents. But over time growing boys start to wonder off the path paved for them which leads to trouble. " I hadn't realized the car had stopped and we were parked in front of a mini mansion. He helps me out the car an leads me up the stairs to his big iron silver doors. Inside it looked chic, modern yet old victorian, and I'm impressed with his taste. Dimitri grabs my hand gently and leads me to his back patio by a crystal glass fire pit. The sun is setting an the view is beautiful, almost feels like he's trying to set the mood. With a blink he has returned with two glasses of wine. " In the early seventeen hundreds we moved back to France where my mother's side of the family originated. Vlady and I had to be at least sixteen and fourteen at the time. Young and thriving , developing our powers, feeling like we were invincible but naïve as ever. "

Dimitri pauses for a slight second then turns to to me, " Have you ever been to France? It is quite beautiful, this is one of the wines imported from there. Try it." We raise glasses to one another, I watch him as he does the same while sippingfrom our glasses. The way the fire light reflect in his eyes is almost mesmorizing. Clearing my throat I take another sip," Now don't go getting me wrong Vladimire is quite charming and all those sweet shit." Dimitri's demeanor changed dark. " Be careful girl. Vladimire Knite has a temper a mean one at that, sadly you got a slight glimpse of how he can get. I never really knew what my brother was capable of until.."

The air grew silent, the sound of the firewood crackling was the only thing breaking the silence. " Believe it or not our mother was the one who was harder on us than ever but Vlady got it worse, to the point the golden boy thought he deserved everything on silver platter. He was such a good son, perfect example of what it means to hold the family name. Vlady was awarded constantly he became greedy. " Dimitri takes another sip of his wine, a soft breeze brushed against my cheek and I shivered gently.

Unknowing, Dimitri scooted close to me yet barely touching me wrapping his arm behind the couch, his hand a few inches away from my shoulder. " Better?" He asked, I didn't dare look him in the eye nor let him think I'm enjoying this. " Something happened didn't it. Something...you weren't expecting?" I asked in curiosity. Dimitri scoffed in disbelief. " Sweet girl I seen it coming. Problem is I wasn't as prepared as I thought i was going to be." Suddenly Dimitri's body stiffens a little.

He stands up downing the rest of his wine throwing his glass into the fire. " Come my dear lets get you inside. A storm is coming an we best prepare for it." Looking behind me the sun has set and the sky was covered in nothing but stars. I couldn't smell rain in the air but maybe he could sense something i cant. Holding out his hand I cautiously take it and follow him inside to his living room. " Dimitri you said a storm is coming but I-"

" It'll be here sooner than you think. Would you like another glass? you might need it. Moments passed, in the distance you could here screaming and yelling. Dimitri didn't seem fazed one single bit. My heart thumped harder with each approaching thump. Then silence took place of the sound of my heart thumping in my ear, suddenly the great iron doors bust through like thunder. Vladimir's energy is so strong I can barely stand and feel nauseous. Dimitri slightly tightens his grab holding me up. " What in the actual FUCK do you think you're doing Dimitri!"
Class voice carried like thunder, I guess this is the storm. " You have no right to take her ! I should kill your where you stand !"

That same anger I see in his eyes triggers me to last night but this look is more fierce and serious. " Oh Calme-toi de la brute sauvage! Tellement dramatique!" Whatever he said Vlad didn't like, each stride he takes closer to us the stronger his energy pressure becomes, I start to feel light headed but I do my best to keep my composure. " How did you find us ?" I interject in hopes I can defuse this situation. " He always knows where his Sac de sang précieux like a crazed addict. But she's more than I won't let her suffer Littia's fate not again ! She deserves to know the truth !" I can hear Vlads teeth grinding in anger , " The only real monster here is you! You created those bloody abominations ! You nearly killed Scarelette ! You created a goddamn war !" The house shook slightly as the brothers roared at each other.

Dimitri smirks slightly almost amused at this transaction. " Big brother it's all full circle why do you think I did what I did all these years ? I loved Littia an you couldn't stand it! You took her from me and destroyed her in front of my very eyes ! I may be a monster but you big brother... You're the devil reincarnate." I don't know what to do or say at this point it feels like I'm almost not even here. I should have never came! " You're right you shouldn't have now let's go !" Vladimir reaches out his hand towards me an I flinch, unsure what to do. " Scarlett's let's go..please." Vlad pleads with me with sadness in his eyes.

" She clearly doesn't want to go brother let her be." Dimitri says calmly seeing that things slightly calmed. " You don't get to speak for her nor take her as you please !" Vlad growls lowly, " Scarlett's does as she pleases you make it as if she's an object a Vlady, real charming." Dimitri pokes, Vlad steps in Dimitris face with one step staring deep into each other's eyes. " She is mine!" I step in between the two not sure when I decided to move my legs. " Enough! I had enough of this! I am not yours or Adrian's!" Vlad flinches, " Adriaen?!" He gasp.

" Secondly I chose to come here on my own! I am a grown ass women capable of making my own choices . Adriaen has answers that I've been seeking since all of this craziness started and you refuse! You just wanna keep my tucked away and I refuse. And you have the audacity to demand me to leave with you when You Vladimir Alexander Knight have yet to apologize once! Not once for last night for everything ! " I take a deep breath attempting to calm my blood pumping. " I'm choosing to stay and I think it's best you leave." I take step back taking Vlad all in an he just stands there emotionless. Fuck. I think I broke him.

"Scarlett's...get behind me..now." I turn to face Dimitri his exterior is on guard an dark, eyes locked on Vlad like a predator. I take note an do as I'm told slowly. " Brother.Leave." Something is wrong and I' can't tell what it is but I really think I broke Vladimir. His essence is sinister an still which is nerve racking. " I'm not leaving without her." Lighting covers the whole sky nearly blinding me. " Don't Vlad. Not while she's here." Adrian warned, my heart feels like it's going to cave from the rush I'm feeling right now. "Enough of this!" Vlad reached for me once more.

A strike of lightning blast Vlad through the house to the front yard. Adrian radiated blue aura that stank of electric energy. " I told you brother not do this here ! If you want her you're gonna have to kill me!" The sky danced with bolt after bolts , strong gust of wind smack me in the face. This isn't going to end well.