Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 35

Lucy woke up laying on the couch. She felt a fuzzy blanket covering her body. She wasn't sure at what point she fell asleep but there was new morning light streaming in from the window. She looked over and saw Aiden was sleeping on the recliner next to her. He had stayed with her all night. She smiled as she leaned up. He was a really good brother. He did his best to keep her distracted last night.

She inhaled a deep breath as she sat up. This was unnatural. She needed to be by her mate's side. She should be there helping him fight. She wasn't the type to sit idly by while the guy, her mate, saved the day. Though, neither were her parents and they are planning to stand down for now. She didn't know much about Meryl (Beryl's grandmother). She only knew what she was told but she could tell her parents were cautious.

Inside she felt a hole that never existed before. The absence of her mate was something she had never experienced in the past. And even though she wouldn't do it she wished to bring the barriers up again. She missed him... missing him was only a shallow way to describe the depth of her feelings. She hoped he was alright.

"I need foooooood. Pancakes Lucy! Pancaaaakkeeess." Aiden whined with eyes closed.

Lucy giggled and shook her head. He was still trying to distract her by making her cook. "Alright, I'll whip us up some pancakes."

"Eggs and sausage too. Oh and wheat toast." Aiden mumbled and turned his head to the side, still keeping his eyes closed.

Lucy smiled as she quietly walked out of the room. Usually, she would chastise him but not this time. He had a poor night's sleep just so he could keep watch over her. And even though he benefited from it he was using cooking as a distraction. Even asleep he was still aware of her. Well at least cooking was comforting to her. It was therapeutic and would keep her distracted... for now. She couldn't wait for Jasper to come back and give her a full report.

Soon the aroma of the different mixtures of cooking food filled the air. The scent lifted Aiden up and beckoned him into the kitchen. "Banana pancakes and chocolate chip pancakes? And is that stuffed French toast?" Aiden eyed a plate that she was dusting with powdered sugar.

"Yes it is. Just my little way of saying thank you for staying with me last night."

"Well I expect this every day now. Since I'll be staying with you every night for a while." Aiden said with a wide grin.

"Cute Aiden, but consider this a future down payment as well." Lucy giggled and stacked the pancakes on a plate.

"Eh, I'll take it. You think you made enough?" Aiden said looking over all the different plates of food.

Lucy giggled and shrugged. "Guess there is plenty." Her and Aiden sat the many plates at the table. She watched as her brother filled his plate up with a bit of everything. And soon he was shoveling food into his mouth.

"Mmmm, these are fantastic Lucy." Aiden was in pure heaven.

Lucy smiled and poked at her food slightly. Her mind was on Derek and Jasper. She wondered if they had gotten to rest. Was the fighting over? Did Derek miss her as much as she missed him? Or was she just being pathetic? Her first boyfriend sort of deal... A heartsick puppy.

"Eat." Aiden said tersely. He lifted his eyes up to Lucy with a stern look.

"This is dumb, isn't it? Shouldn't we be fighting too?" Lucy finally said hastily.

"I agree. It's dumb. But this one must not be our fight. If this witch has really decided to target us then for once we are the ones who shouldn't be fighting. I don't like it. But this witch doesn't have the means to destroy everyone. She isn't a real threat like the demon war was. But she could cause a big problem if she kills either of us. With your death the vampires lose their queen. And with mine the wolves lose their king." Aiden scowled a bit. "I don't like it either..."

When did Aiden know how to talk responsibly? She was looking for her cheerleader but instead got wisdom. What a way to let her down, she thought wryly to herself. "He wants Jasper to take us back to the vampire kingdom immediately."

"Hey, it's not a bad thing. Think of it as an adventure. You know with everything going on here we would be under lock and key. At least we will be safe to walk around there? And it's a good way for your bro to assess the place for you. And a way for you to really get a feel for it. Since it is going to be your home soon." Aiden looked up at Lucy and smiled. "I like him. I didn't think it was possible to find a vampire better for you than Jasper but... I was wrong. He fits with you."

Lucy blushed slightly and nodded. "He does..."

"We aren't going to girl talk about it or anything." Aiden said with a smirk. "But I wanted you to know I approve."

"There really isn't much girl talk at this point anyways." Lucy said with a shrug. "Did Gia and everyone get back alright?" She had fallen asleep so she wasn't sure.

"Yes, all are back and accounted for. And for now none can travel without one of the current leaders or will need special permission from mom and dad. At least those are the orders Sam put in place." Aiden glanced up at the door and smiled. "Well speaking of mom and dad..."

"I could smell the pancakes from out here." Wyatt said, walking in with Freya by his side. Freya's eyes immediately landed on Lucy as they walked to the table. "Sam filled us in already... on everything." He said looking at Lucy. "How's Justice?" Aiden asked.

"It's a lot to handle right now. It's different when you grow up with the power but getting it all at once like he did will take some getting used to. Alexis and Micah are staying in Elysium so that Micah can help train him. Between all the guardians there they will be able to get him sorted out." Wyatt said, stuffing a large piece of pancakes in his mouth.

"How are you doing?" Freya asked, looking over at Lucy.

Lucy tilted her head to the side with a crooked smile. "How do you think?"

Her mother nodded her head. "I figured as much. It's hard being away from your mate. But everything is going to be fine, Lucy. And this will all be over before you know it."

"Titus (dragon king of the west) is sending patrols out. They have been ordered to take out any voidless they see. This will help the vampires greatly. Plus, they will report anything unusual to Titus. With their help we should be able to end this quickly." Wyatt winked over at his daughter. They all knew that with the dragons' aid it was a done deal. It wasn't a matter of if it was a matter of when. There was a reason the demons feared them. "They are already taking measures against the premonition too." Freya smiled over at Lucy. "Everything is going to be fine. So just do your best to push it all from your mind." Lucy pointed to all the food on the table. "I was trying to do just that."

Wyatt chuckled. "We will be eating well then."

"Actually... about that." Aiden said looking up at Lucy. "Lucy's mate wants Jasper to take us to the vampire kingdom when he returns."

Wyatt and Freya exchanged glances. "Honestly... that is probably a good idea." Wyatt sighed. "I like having you two close but for the first time it will be safer if you aren't here. Between the vampire kingdom and the dragons... they are the safer places. I'll send word back to Justice so he can stay and train longer. Jason and Jin are coming back already tomorrow. You know how nervous Jason gets being away from me. I tried to get him to stay and train with his son longer, but he wouldn't budge. He originally planned to stay the week but I guess started feeling anxious." All this time and Jason was still incredibly protective of Wyatt. Just like Cody was of Rhea. And soon how Justice would be of Lucy. It was just a guardian's nature.

"I can see you are still picking at your food." Freya said, looking over at her daughter's plate. "Okay enough. Let's go. Aiden, clean up."

"What's going on?" Lucy asked.

"We are going to train. I'm going to keep that mind so busy you are not going to be able to mope." Freya gave her daughter a half smile.

"Oh poor Luce. Mom's training sessions are brutal. Yes, momma. I'll clean up. I don't mind at all. I love you so much. You're the best mom ever." Aiden said with a cheesy smile.

"After you are done cleaning you and I are going to have our own workout." Wyatt said with a low chuckle.

Aiden's eyes fell and a big pout formed. "Maaaaan." Aiden stood up collecting plates. His dad wasn't as grueling as his mother, but he didn't hold his punches back. He was going to be hurting after this.

"Lucy! Hold those daggers higher." Freya barked loudly.

Lucy panted as she wiped the beads of sweat off of her forehead. They had been out in the sun training for hours. Her mother was unforgiving with her training. You did it until it was perfect. And then you continued to practice it perfectly.

Her mother dashed at her with her daggers drawn. Lucy spun and raised a dagger up silver clashing with silver. She then pushed backwards doing a flip landing in a defensive position. She used her forearm to block her mother's kick and pushed back into her leg. Using her mother's own momentum against her. She found her moment to strike back. In a pile of dust both bodies were on the ground with each having a dagger at their opponent's throat. "Well done, Lucy," Freya said, panting heavily.

"Good thing the voidless don't fight like you two do or we would be done for." A familiar voice said from the distance.

Lucy turned her head to see Jasper standing at the edge of the clearing. He looked completely fine. She smiled widely and jumped to her feet. She sprinted over to him, and he wrapped his arms around her.

"You weren't worried were you, Lucy?" Jasper said in a playful tone as he patted her back.

She looked up at him with bated breath. She was dying to hear about what happened and of course... Derek.

He smiled down at her warmly. "Everyone is fine. Everyone. We had no casualties except for the voidless. Also, we got some unexpected help. A few fire breathers took out a massive army all on their own. Very convenient of them huh?" He looked up at Freya who only shrugged with a smile.

"In either case everyone is fine. I dropped a bag off at the house for you... from Ryan. It's a shirt of his..." Jasper looked up at the sky and winked down at Lucy. "He said you'll sleep better wearing his scent and so will he."

Lucy giggled. It was a possessive move trying to cover her body with the scent of another male. But he was right... his scent would help her sleep. "He's okay though?"

"Physically he is fine. I think he is already missing you like crazy though. But who wouldn't?" Jasper grinned. "Except maybe now. You are grossly covered in sweat." He teased playfully.

"Mom has kept me out here for hours." Lucy groaned looking at her mother from the side.

"You are reprieved. Let's go get showered up." Freya watched her daughter smile brightly as she trotted back to the house. She walked up to Jasper's side as they slowly strolled back together.

"I'm taking her with me." Jasper said quietly.

"I know..." Freya whispered quietly. "Keep my babies safe..."

"Always."