Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 66

Freya hugged Lucy tight. "That was a very brave and selfless thing you did for your brother."

"He would have done the same thing for me." Lucy leaned back as her father patted her head gently.

"Also... given the situation now with Aiden and him finding his mate I think it is more appropriate for him to return back to the pack. He will need to get Diana acclimated there as well. And since we know they are immune to the potion there shouldn't be a problem." Lucy watched Wyatt nod his head slowly.

"I think you are right. Besides... he will need his privacy with his mate for a while. I'm sure there is a lot for her to adjust to. Like our way of life now." Wyatt stared into his daughter's green eyes. "Do you want to come back too?"

Lucy shook her head and smiled. "My place is with Derek. And I need to also get acquainted with the vampires there." She felt Derek come up behind her and she leaned her back into his chest. His mind was speaking of much more private agendas for the two of them.

Alexis walked in and her eyes met with Lucy.

"It seems your mate came to our rescue again." Lucy said with a faint smile.

"He is really making me frustrated. I swear I am going to punch him when I finally meet with him. The man is infuriating me." Alexis huffed out angrily though there was a smile at the corner of her lips. "I am glad he is taking care of my important people. But he has another thing coming if he thinks I am just going to let him do his thing. I don't care about Erebus. I am not going to let one crazy deity keep me away from my mate."

"He is really crazy Alexis... and dark." Lucy said quietly.

Alexis' face fell and she gave Lucy a sympathetic smile. "I don't want your efforts to be in vain either...

"Lex you aren't. That is your mate out there. And they tend to push their feelings over ours." Lucy nudged Derek playfully. "If it was me I would be fighting too. This is your life. Call your own shots and track him down. Wear him down. And place your mark on him." Alexis smiled warmly and nodded. "Thank you Lucy, I knew you'd have my back."

"Aba, do you mind if I borrow you for a moment before you head back to the vampire kingdom? I want you to take something to Lucy for me." Freya looked up at the demon who nodded his head. "Thank you."

"You and dad still better stay out of the fighting," Lucy said with a smirk. She was the one who had the one up on them now.

"Jasper and Brian were still looking for the witch but things have been quiet. I think she has gone into hiding." Wyatt sighed and rubbed the back of his head.

The door opened and Justice walked in with his parents, Jin and Jason. "We going back to the vampire kingdom now?"

Lucy nodded her head as Levi walked in with Rhea and Titus.

"We have Aiden and Diana set up at the far end of the castle. Do you want one of us to interrupt..." Titus asked with a chuckle.

"No need. He will be coming to the Diamond pack. Rhea can open him up a portal when he comes up for air." Wyatt rubbed the back of his neck. Having mates was a normal part of life and it reached a very primal part of their beasts. Almost hard to control. He was sure if things were going well between them they wouldn't be waiting long to seal their bond.

"You guys should all plan to attend one of the days during the mating party that will be coming up. You know Titus... I was thinking there should be a rededication ceremony or something? Where we get to feast on our mates publicly again." Cody felt Kelsie elbow him into his side and he grinned widely down at her.

"I'm down with that." Lee said, smirking down at Rhea.

"Haha nice try but no." Kelsie snorted.

"Wow, you guys are embarrassing sometimes..." Raine sighed quietly.

"Micah, you should really think about taking a mate. Just for the ceremony." Justice beamed over at him.

"Yeah, and what if I end up with someone like one of your cousins here? No thanks. Alexis is enough trouble already." Micah chuckled, shaking his head. These women may have scarred him from ever taking a mate. As of now, it wasn't his thing. He took his role very seriously, similar to Tristan. Playing with the ladies was one thing but having a committed relationship was another. But who knows if that would change in the future.

"Oh Micah you are just jealous that none of us ladies want you." Alexis said, sticking her tongue out at him childishly.

"You got me Lex. That's it."

"Well it has been a very interesting couple weeks and a crazy day." Derek watched as Lucy nodded up at him.

"Lucy... if you ever decide that you miss that part of you... I know it isn't the same but... I know Kade didn't want any part of it. He didn't want to take on another wolf and that was his personal choice. I know a lycan and werewolf are different but there are also similarities." Wyatt watched Lucy flash him a wide smile.

"I know where to find you daddy. But... I'm okay. At least right now... I think I'm alright... Okay... I guess this is goodbye for now. See you all soon." Lucy opened up a portal. This would be linked to the last portal that was opened by Aiden. "Where will this open up at?" "Should open up into our room. Aiden opened the portal as soon as we got the pearl piece." Derek looked up at Aba. "See you back at the castle."

"Mom tell sis I said hi next time you talk to her." Justice grinned at his mother before walking into the open gateway.

Derek smiled as they walked into his room. Ryan and Jasper were still out looking for the witch. He would need to regroup and replan things but for now... he couldn't think about what to do next with the witch.

"We need to find my parents and fill them in on all the events." Derek said with a tired sigh. He looked at his bed wistfully. He had a lot more he wanted to do even though he was tired. But he wasn't sure if Lucy was really up to it. She had been through a lot. And maybe that is exactly what I need. Lucy smiled as she intertwined her fingers with his walking down the hallway.

"We need to put a deity proof barrier up or something. Isn't that what the merrow Queen has around her place? Where did she get one?" Justice recalled the last time he was here and how everything went amiss because of that damn Erebus. There had to be a way to prevent that in the future.

"I don't know... I guess we can talk to grandma or Aunt Rhea about it. Maybe one of them would know? I don't think it will be a problem now according to what Aken said."

"Still... if there is a way to put that type of barrier up I am all for it. I am tired of deities and their nonsense." Derek said with a low growl.

"Don't forget it is also a deity who saved us earlier and who saved me." Lucy said with a smirk.

"Yeah and it was deities that put you in both of those situations." Derek scowled and Justice nodded his head in agreement.

"I think it is worth looking into for sure." Justice wasn't going to bank on Erebus not being vengeful and knowing he was going to die coming in to kill Lucy first. It would be best if they could at least create a safe area.

"And then what guys? I never leave the safety of the bubble you put me in? That isn't happening. What does it matter if I am safe in the castle or castle grounds? But as soon as I leave I would be exposed again. And you are not keeping me locked up. It isn't happening." Lucy looked at the two men. "I know what has happened lately... well it has taken a toll on all of us. But for the most part, we know this isn't the normal."

Derek looked up to see his parents walking towards them.

"Oh Lucy, we are so glad you are back." Willa said, wrapping her arms around her.

"Thank you. I'm all healed up finally."

"That must have been quite an ordeal. Derek has filled us in about Rogio getting involved. You should be safe now. He has always looked over our family well when he was awake." Alaric looked over at Derek. "It's good to have you back son." "Thank you. We had another interesting experience today as well."

"Well come walk and talk with me son."

Derek sighed. He really didn't want to have a lengthy conversation right now. But his father deserved to know about all the recent events as well. "Mira."

"Sire." The pale girl materialized in a kneeling position.

"Please escort Lucy back to the room and stay with her until I return. I'm sure she wishes to take a proper shower and relax after the day we have had." Derek could see Lucy protesting until the moment he mentioned shower. He smiled reading her adorable thoughts on how wonderful a real shower would feel.

"I'll stay with Lucy too, until you get back." Justice felt extra anxious and protective after what happened last time.

Lucy watched as Derek reluctantly walked one way with his parents while she went the other.

"Lucy I am so happy you are back with us." Mira said as she guided Lucy into the bedroom.

"Thank you. It will be nice to take some time to acquaint myself with this place as my home." Lucy looked up to Justice who nodded his head. This was Justice's home now too and he also needed to get familiar and comfortable with the place. "Well if you two don't mind I'll be getting a much-appreciated shower. No more sponge baths for me." Lucy cheered.

"Well unless it's part of your foreplay right?" Justice chuckled and Lucy tossed a pillow at him from the couch.

"Do you wish for me to accompany you in the bathroom Lucy?" Mira asked.

"No, thank you. I think I am perfectly safe getting a shower." Lucy giggled at the banshee's protectiveness. But she guessed she had more reason to be on edge after what happened. A member of the royal family had been taken from under her nose. Something the royal guard dog was not used to. It had never happened before.

Lucy enjoyed a long hot shower thoroughly cleansing herself before she dried off and put on fresh clean clothes. She walked out into the room to see Aba was back sitting with Justice and Mira. When he saw her he immediately stood up holding a bag in his hands. "What is that?" Lucy asked with a curious smile.

"This is what your mother asked me to bring to you. She said you would know what it is and why..." Aba said, handing the black leather bag to Lucy.

Lucy smiled and took the bag over to the table. She sat it down and opened it up to see what her mother had sent her. She looked at the contents in the bag. Silently she stared at the bag. Hot tears began to stream down her face and she clutched the bag tightly bringing it to her chest. She closed her eyes tight and began quietly sobbing. Everything was hitting at that moment. And she was being crushed with another heavy blow.