Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 51

"Also, about the memories, you were just shown. He doesn't know that I have these memories and I don't think he should. I don't want him to think this is the only reason I accepted him. Because I already did before this knowledge." Lucy felt Derek squeeze her into his front as his hand brushed over her side. "Abaddon mentioned that Lilly here may be able to understand the energy build-up. But it seems you also understand this?" Derek said looking over towards the Great Sage.

"You're soul mates." Lilly said simply. "The energy is building up together and syncing with each other."

"It seems like the energy is waiting for something..." The Great Sage said in his gentle older voice.

"Of course it is. Have you accepted him yet as your future prince Lucy?" Lilly asked with a soft smile.

"I don't plan on being the fairy princess though..."

"Doesn't work that way. No matter what that part of you isn't going away now. You don't have to become a reigning heir to the throne but you are now and forever a fairy princess. The fairy magic has reacted and selected this to be true. Alexis will still be the ruling heir to the throne but you are still gifted the magic and abilities." Lilly looked over at Rhea who also nodded her head in agreement.

"Think of it as a power boost, Lucy." Alexis giggled.

"So this should all settle after that?" Lucy asked and watched Lilly nod her head. She turned to Derek. "Let's see if this works." She reached up on his shoulders and lowered him to his knees. He kept his amber eyes on her and let her guide him lower.

"I am accepting you as my present and future. Now a prince to fairy kind. They will be your people to protect as well." She leaned down and kissed his forehead and then his eyes.

Derek felt the warmth spreading through his chest and it flowed through his body. It was no longer being held compact inside of him. He could feel a surge of strength inside of him at a new energy he was being granted access to.

"With this, you'll be able to see those cave brownies now." Lucy giggled as he stood in front of her. The energy inside of her was also freely flowing. New powers were building up inside of her but it was impossible to know what they were at the moment. "There much better now." Lilly said and turned to Tyler who nodded his head with some silent talk.

"It's time for us to get back." Tyler said as he wrapped Lilly in his arms. A moment later a portal appeared in front of them.

"We have a lot of work that needs to get done and a premonition to stop. But with these portals we can get to each other quickly. Wyatt, you and Freya stay safe. I want you to avoid the fighting if at all possible." Lilly looked at her son with her momma eyes. Wyatt chuckled and nodded his head. "Don't worry mom. We aren't planning on doing anything unnecessary."

"We need to be getting back too..." Freya said with a frown. They have already left Sam in charge for too long with the new danger to the pack. And now that Lucy was fine they needed to leave as well.

"Thank you for coming... I appreciate it." Lucy smiled as she looked at her family. She appreciated how much they cared.

"Don't worry. I'll take good care of Lucy." Derek wrapped his arm around her waist. "I've decided to return back to the vampire kingdom. There are issues there that must be addressed. I won't have false rumors being spread. And it is time for everyone to know who their real prince is."

Lucy's eyes lit up. This must have been the first he decided because the thought never entered her head until now. She felt so happy knowing that he would be with her for a while.

They said their goodbyes and Lucy watched as her family went through their own portals that were created. Jason told Lucy to tell Justice to uphold the guardian name or else.

She was relieved with how her family was and their forgiving nature. Once they had more information about Abaddon they seemed to relax and understand. Though it was still his fault and his choices. But given his new attitude, they would judge him by that for

now.

"So you are going to be leaving us already?" Alexis play pouted.

"At least for now..." Lucy looked up at Derek and smiled.

"I was wondering if someone could take Jasper to where I was taken from. I am going to need him on the front line while I am away." Derek frowned slightly. He wasn't sure how long he would be staying away. For now, he was going to test things out. But it meant sending Jasper to the front to take command in his absence. It wasn't an ideal thing to do in the middle of the war. But given the situation, he wasn't going to have his fiancé fighting off rumors. He needed to deal with Stella and with Ryan with the rumors with Amanda.

"I'll take him there." Lee said. "I need to check around the area a bit more for signs of Wicker. The coward is masking himself with crystals. It's the only explanation." "Same as Aken." Alexis snorted out.

"We will flush him out eventually." Rhea said with a faint smile and patted her daughter's back. She knew it was tough on her daughter during this time but there wasn't anything they could do. Lee would have to find Aken or he would have to show himself on his "So back to the vampire kingdom again?" Lucy felt Derek's lips land on her forehead.

own.

"Yes, it is time to show my face publicly. I won't tolerate rumors like this. The royal family is built upon a pillar of faith and trust. I won't allow there to be a weakness that crumbles it." Derek's voice was firm and authoritative. "Let's go and let the others know." Besides... I want to be in our own room for when round two begins. He said in Lucy's mind with a low gruff voice. A playful smile rested on his lips as his eyes rested on hers.

"Jasper you promise you'll be careful." Lucy said with a small frown. "If Abaddon had his energy restored I would send him with you."

"Hey! I'm insulted. No offense Aba (The Prince's nickname had officially stuck) but I am perfectly capable of handling the situation there. And it is my turn for some action." Jasper grinned widely. He was excited to be able to test his skills freely. "Tell my soldiers I will be back. Tell them who I am... the real me. They will understand." Derek rubbed the back of his neck. "Probably too much. I'm afraid they will be too protective over me when I come back."

"I'll handle everything. You just take care of the things in the kingdom." Jasper turned and slapped Aiden on the back. "Take care of yourself. And Justice... make sure you keep them on their toes."

"And when you come back we will stir up trouble for the royals." Justice placed his hand on Jasper's shoulder. "Kill some freaks for me."

"Ready?" Lee asked and Jasper nodded over to him.

"I'll see you all soon. And if I find this witch... well if I find her she will cease to exist." Jasper let a wicked grin form on his lips.

"I'll make a few rounds with a couple of my soldiers." Brian said and looked up at his father, Titus, to see him nodding his head in agreement. "So don't run in fear when you see our towering shadows above you." Jasper chuckled. "I'll try not to." He turned his head looking at Lucy one last time before walking out of the room with Lee.

It didn't matter who was going to fight, Lucy felt conflicted. Jasper was family to her. She couldn't bear to have something happen to him. She wanted to be with him so that she could help protect him. She hated people were out fighting to protect her. It felt wrong. She had a warrior's heart. She wasn't like her great-grandmother Alice. She was a fighter.

Derek pulled her back into his chest and wrapped his arms around her front. "He is going to be fine. And we have our own fight to deal with." He pressed his lips into the side of her temple and rubbed his nose in her hair.

Rhea looked up and met with Abaddon's eyes. "What happened before... let's leave that in the past. I believe that I got my family's revenge on what happened. We don't need to continue with this anymore. Protect her. Take care of her. And don't ever betray her..." "I don't deserve your benevolence. You don't owe that to me. I'm not sure killing me once makes up for everything-"

"It doesn't matter anymore. That part is over. There is only one thing we need to do with you..." Rhea tapped her chin thoughtfully.

"What's that?" Abaddon asked with a small frown.

"We have to change that scent." Cody said with a loud snort. He knew exactly what Rhea was thinking. "I have no hard feelings either... you know dying and coming back. You ever hurt my family though..."

Abaddon nodded his head in acknowledgment. "I know my word doesn't mean much but I wouldn't... and I can't. It's impossible for me to betray Lucy or Derek."

"Can we change his scent?" Lucy asked tilting her head to her aunt. After all, licorice wasn't her favorite scent either.

"Why do you smell like licorice?" Alexis asked with a scrunched up nose.

"It's just my scent..." Abaddon said quietly.

"Are you attached to the scent?" Rhea asked and watched him shake his head no. "Well then I think a change is in order. I think it would be better for mom if you smelled different."

"Oh I have an idea!" Brian said and looked up at his father. His eyes glazed over and Titus chuckled and nodded his head. "I'll be right back."

"Uh oh... I'm almost afraid." Lucy chuckled she turned and looked at Abaddon. "You don't have to change your scent if you don't want to."

"I'm not attached to it. I'm fine changing it to be honest." Abaddon said quietly as Brian ran back into the room.

"Here." Brian had a big grin on his face as he handed a small vial to Abaddon. "Hurry get it down fast. He's coming."

Abaddon didn't hesitate and shot the liquid down. Instantly his scent changed to the smell of smoked cedar. It had a very rustic and log cabin scent to it. At the same time the doors shot open.

"Brian you meddlesome little prince. Just as bad as your father. You got into my things again. You think it is okay to take advantage of an old man? Such a troublesome child." Grandpa Sage clicked his tongue angrily as Brian chuckled.

Rhea giggled. This reminded her of when she first arrived to the dragon kingdom. Titus and Grandpa Sage were always quipping back and forth with each other.

"Too late Gramps its gone. I fed it to the soul here." Brian said with a smug grin.

"Do you have any idea how hard that is to make?" Grandpa Sage snorted.

"Relax, you have a whole drawer of them. Besides Rhea is the one who wanted it." Brian said deflected to issue.

"Oh Rhea? If it was for you then you should have just asked. No problem then. You wanted him to have a different scent? Makes sense makes sense. Ho ho ho dear child just ask and its yours."

"Hey! Gramps!" Brian's jaw dropped. A completely different attitude for Rhea.

"What was it?" Lucy asked as she bit her lip hiding her smile.

"It's a potion that alters your scents. Usually, it is used for dragons who wish to leave the dragon kingdom and go rogue. They take on a new scent and identity. Each vial will create a different scent depending on the person who drinks it. It is nothing harmful." Grandpa Sage said with a chuckle.

"He is so much nicer to the girls." Brian folded his arms over his chest.

"That's because they are not sneaky rascals." Grandpa Sage growled. "Anyways I have important work to do."

Lucy looked over at Abaddon who had a faint smile on his lips. His eyes met with hers. "I... I like it."

"I'm glad." Lucy leaned into Derek's chest.

"Ready, Lucy?" Derek whispered near her ear.

"Ready. The portal will take us to where we opened it last. It's last connection that it held." Lucy watched as a large opening formed in front of them. Time to go back to the vampire kingdom.