Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 68

Derek and Lucy were finishing their breakfast when Justice strolled in the room with Aba.

"Luce Luce, Derek! Perfect. Just the people we needed to see. We weren't sure if you were ever going to emerge." Justice chuckled, taking a few pancakes onto his plate. "The thing is Aba and I have been talking and we both think you need to recall the soldiers. Maybe leave the elite team there secretly but call everyone else back."

"If the witch has gone into hiding we need to make her think it is okay to come out of her rabbit hole." Aba added. This was something he and Justice had been going over extensively. The witch was not going to make her appearance if she thought she was being watched.

Derek nodded his head slowly as he met with Lucy's eyes. A smile spread over his lips. "Yes, Lucy. This means we can bring Jasper home. I'll have to leave Ryan though. But... you've made an interesting observation. We can search for her for years and not find her at this rate. And the elite soldiers are very good at not being seen."

"I like this idea. Besides, we still need to think about how we want to handle the witch. I mean we can't just lock her up forever, right? Isn't that risky? And we can't kill her because then Erebus will get her soul." Lucy frowned and looked up at Aba. "Is there a way to break that contract?"

"A soul contract? It would have to be by Erebus himself." Aba frowned and rubbed the back of his neck. "But... well... it's cruel... but in this witch's case she deserves it... but we can drain her of her magic. She would be just like a regular human." Lucy turned and looked at Justice while hearing Derek's thoughts. Both men were thinking this was a good idea.

"Okay... let's say we do this... can she just have it reversed somehow?" Lucy wasn't sure if this would just be creating a more vindictive enemy in the future.

"No, the effects can't be reversed. It is another type of blood potion. It would make magic unable to exist in her body permanently. But this wouldn't stop her from trying to reach out to demons again. But since she knows her soul will be devoured without her magic she probably wouldn't try anything... or... I take that back. She is so desperate for revenge she wouldn't probably do anything..." Aba furrowed his brows as he thought carefully. "We could always curse her to a place. Make it so that she can never leave her island. Of course, that is a bit dark for a fairy princess but it isn't for me." He chuckled with a shrug.

"Aba... can you relay these orders to Ryan and Jasper. Tell Jasper to escort the soldiers back and inform Ryan of our plan for him to stay with the elite soldiers. At any sign of the witch, they may capture her if they have an opening." Derek watched Aba bow slightly and vanish. "We will think more about the witch. But I am thinking draining her of her magic wouldn't be a bad thing. Of course, we should probably discuss this stuff with your family."

"We can send them a messenger fairy." Lucy said with a smile and Derek's eyes lit up.

"I can see them now too, right? I haven't seen one of the invisible fairy's yet." Derek listened as Lucy giggled.

"Well with the guardians around they keep the other fairy's away with their aura. The brownies and such are considered pests. Which they can be but they are adorable." Lucy listened as Justice growled in annoyance. "Oh Justice, push that aura down some." "I don't want brownies going through my stuff. It's worse than mice. What if they poop in there or something." Justice pouted with his brows furrowed.

Lucy giggled and shook her head. "Quit acting like a child. At least bring it down enough so the messenger fairies don't have a hard time. What if someone tries to send me a message? So just enough for them but not enough for the sprites and brownies..." "Deal!" Justice beamed happily. He had never been a fan of the little pests. The only ones he could tolerate were the fae dragons because he thought they were neat looking.

"Okay well let's go and take a walk around and greet the people." Derek said, extending his hand out to Lucy.

She nodded and smiled up at him. They needed to reassure the vampires that everything was fine and that their princess was back safely.

It only took a few days for Jasper to return with the army. Lucy's family wanted to take a more wait and see approach with the witch. They wanted to talk with her before they decided her fate. They were all in agreement though that her magic would be removed. But after that they weren't sure.

Lucy was adjusting to her life here at the vampire kingdom. And she was now out on a stroll among the little vampire town. She was wearing a cloak over her head that blocked her scent so she could walk around without being detected. This way she could spectate the other villages without them being aware of her presence. Mira, Aba, and Justice were all with her. Mira though stayed out of sight, while Justice also wore a similar cloak. Derek and Jasper were not far; they were just on the other side tending to the vampire soldiers.

Today Lucy had decided she was going to meet with Stella. This was Sabrina's cousin and she thought it would be nice to be on good terms with her. Especially since Sabrina would be joining them in the castle as one of the elite soldiers. She didn't want there to be awkwardness between them. She didn't hold any ill feelings towards her over what she did.

She noticed Stella sitting on a bench on the outside of the town. She was sitting alone and honestly... she looked horrible. She turned and motioned for Justice and Aba to stay back. She didn't want them startling the young lady making her think she was in trouble. "Stella?" Lucy watched as the girl jerked her head up and immediately lowered herself in respect to Lucy. "That's not necessary Stella. I was thinking maybe we could talk and be friends?"

"Y-y-ou... wish to be my friend?" Stella whispered out quietly.

Lucy smiled at her kindly. "Yes."

"Don't you hate me?"

"No, I don't hate you. I'm sorry you felt like you couldn't just be honest and needed to create a fake relationship... but I am not upset with you over it. The only way I would be truly angry is if you were really after what is mine." Lucy smiled sheepishly with a half shrug. "Where are all your friends at?"

"Friends..." Stella frowned. "After what happened... no one will talk to me anymore. I guess they weren't really my friends. And no one wants to be seen with the woman who angered the princess."

Lucy frowned. "Well, those don't sound like very good friends. You know Stella... if you are hanging around people that make you feel like you have to lie to belong then those are not real friends."

"Yeah... I guess so." Stella whispered out quietly. She lifted her eyes up at Lucy and her bottom lip quivered. "I am so sorry. I didn't mean any harm. I just didn't want to be pressured into sleeping with others... I'm sorry."

"It is all water under the bridge. Let us move past this okay? I want us to get along and be friends."

"I would like that very much." Stella smiled up at her.

"Good. From now on just call me Lucy and no more bowing and such." Lucy giggled and winked down at her. She wasn't sure what happened but suddenly the world blurred together and everything seemed to spin. As if she was in a funhouse the land swirled together as a wave of exhaustion hit her body.

She felt Aba's arms around her steadying her as Justice ran up from the distance.

"Lucy? Are you alright?" Justice asked, taking her face in his hands. Her body started swaying unnaturally again and Aba pulled her into his body to stabilize her.

The dizziness continued to beat against her and she had to lean her body into Aba's. She was losing the strength to stand on her own.

"Justice, go and get Derek. I'm taking Lucy inside." Aba said, teleporting Lucy back into her bedroom. "Are you alright?"

Lucy felt like the world was swirling around her and her eyelids were becoming heavy. It was like a wave of exhaustion seized her body. She couldn't even form coherent thoughts as her mind started shutting down on her. Her vision began to tunnel and she blinked hard trying to restore her sight.

"Lucy?" Aba eased her body onto the couch and knelt by her side. "What are you feeling? Did something happen? Did she say something?"

"Tired..." Lucy whispered out as she fought to keep her eyes open.

Aba nodded his head slowly and sat his hand on her forehead. "Yes... I can see the little light has become stronger."

Little light? Lucy flickered her eyes up to Aba who had a faint smile resting on his face. "It was just a tiny light that day of the ball. Which is why I wouldn't let Derek give you the vervain. But your light has grown and is sucking the energy of yours up."

"Oh my goodness... because I am the fairy princess now... so... How is that all going to work? Oh my gosh?! And why didn't you tell me?!" She dropped her hands to her stomach with a new surge flowing through her of excitement. It was able to hold the fatigue at bay. "Ha Ha sorry. I was curious how long it would take for you to notice... honestly, it is much quicker than I imagined... As far as the princess thing... perhaps things have been forever changed now. Maybe there will always be another fairy princess. Another type of self- preservation, perhaps? You'll have to ask your grandmother, but I imagine the burden will still be on Alexis and her child. But if Alexis never has an heir..." Aba watched as Lucy closed her eyes.

"So I am going to be trapped next to Derek's side just like all the other fairy princesses were with their mate before?" Lucy watched as light flashed in Aba's eyes.

"Well, the difference with you is you have a servant. I can feed you my energy as a minor supplement. Which is why you are even still awake right now."

"Oh, I thought it was from my excitement." Lucy chuckled. "Thank you."

"Do you want me to put a mental block up before your prince arrives? Or do you just want me to sneak out of here and stop the others from entering? I'm sure he is going to be thrilled. This is also huge news for the vampires to have a new heir already brewing inside of you."

"Oh goodness. But this will be a daughter promised to the fairy kingdom... Until Alexis at least has her daughter..."

Aba cleared his throat and stood up. "Well, I guess you and Derek will just have to have more children. I think you two can work out those details." He chuckled and ran his hand through his hair.

"Don't worry about blocking anything. I want him to know. Besides, he will be in a massive panic. It will be easier if he can just read my thoughts."

"I think that is the best move in this situation. I'll just be waiting right outside then. He will be here in a few seconds." Aba chuckled as he heard the frantic running sounds in the castle. Just as he opened the door Derek appeared along with Jasper and Justice. "Go on in Derek... you two I need to speak with." He allowed just enough room for Derek to squeeze through before shutting the others out. He would explain to them so they didn't worry. But this should be a private moment for the couple.

Derek rushed to Lucy blindly and froze right in front of her. He dropped to his knees as his eyes began to water up. He inched closer and placed his hand on her belly and leaned his forehead into hers. This moment was everything. So much had happened in such a short amount of time. This happened sooner than he expected but he couldn't help the joy he felt. And their happiness together bonded them more. This was what they created from their love. The little energy growing inside of Lucy.

"I never think I can love you more and yet you continue to make me burst for you. I have never been this full inside in my life." Derek kissed her forehead. "I love you my little mate..." He rubbed her stomach gently and moved his head down to kiss her stomach. "And you too, my little love."