Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 72

Jasper led the way as he followed the trail of his parents. They were hoping they would have a lead of some sorts. Maybe they have picked up the trail that Mira had found. They ran through the field to the far treeline and into the dark forest. They sprinted under the canopy of dense woods getting further and further away from the kingdom and soon crossing out of the vampire territory. It was here they ran into Jester.

"Dad? Where's mom?" Jasper watched as his father nodded his head upwards. Which meant his mother was scouting above the tree line.

"Lucy you shouldn't be here." Jester scowled and looked at Derek disapprovingly.

"I should definitely be here. You act as if someone should have the authority to stop me?" Lucy arched her brow at Jester with a crooked grin which he returned.

"I just mean... in your condition you shouldn't be fighting." Jester could see from Derek's face that he wasn't a fan of her being there either. So he guessed Lucy was prepared to fight in order to come.

"This is really a family tradition." Lucy giggled. "My mother was pregnant with me when she fought and the same goes for my aunt and grandmother. I think it is our good luck charm." She tilted her head to Jester. "I'll be fine. I can't sit around... not after... Mira and Aba gave their lives. And I can't even focus on that right now because when I think about it I feel like a hole is going to swallow me up. So I need to fight. I need to do something."

"They got Abaddon too?" Jester frowned and shook his head. "I'm sorry I know you were close. But..." His eyes met with Derek. "Something doesn't feel right about this. The trail is weird and..."

Irene landed gracefully on the ground in front of them. She looked at Jester and nodded her head. "He's joined up with them. That is the direction the trail has gone."

"Joined up with who?" Derek took a protective step closer to Lucy. He was beginning to regret not making her stay behind. He watched her give him a reproachful look which he could only slightly shrug to. It was how he felt and he couldn't stop himself from feeling protective over Lucy and his unborn child.

"Count Basil's trail meets up with the dark elves and ghouls. They are close to the Pyrite pack territory. A little too close. The pack must be alerted of their presence by now. Maybe even enough for them to send a distress signal to your parents." Irene looked at their small group of six.

"We must intercept them." Lucy said firmly. She pursed her lips together this is what Lucy was wondering about earlier. If there was a chance that whoever was causing issues had an arrangement with the witch. Derek was also thinking the same thing now. Yet it was Jasper who said it.

"Count Basil has joined with the witch."

"We believe so too." Jester looked at his son. "There are only six of us. We should call for reinforcements."

"There isn't time for that." Lucy quickly shot the idea down. She couldn't let anything happen to one of their packs. Especially if the plan was to lure her parents out. When it came to the packs, they would protect them. She couldn't risk anything happening to her parents. "The six of us are strong. Plus, the Pyrite pack is there for back up."

"Not to brag, but to brag you also have a kick-a*s guardian on your side. I don't like the idea of Lucy fighting either... but I have also sparred with her my whole life. And she has been well trained by her mother. You wouldn't tell Freya as the huntress not to fight, would you?" Justice winked at Lucy and looked at Jester.

"It's Freya I am worried about when she finds out I let her pregnant baby girl fight." Jester chuckled and sighed. "If we do this, no holding back on your skills. Unleash your strength Jasper, this isn't a game."

"I understand." Jasper nodded.

Lucy looked over at Jasper and scrunched her forehead up. "Do you not like to use your skills?"

"Not if I can help it, Lucy... It is a bit cruel." Jasper listened to the protests from his parents and shook his head. "I know you don't like me thinking that way but it is what it is. When my skill hits it attacks shooting into their skin devouring them from the inside out." He looked at Lucy. "It's gruesome but it can hit the masses taking them down fast."

"Jasper it is not more gruesome than a wolf ripping out their opponent's jugular. Be proud of your power." Lucy could see Jasper's eyes light up in relief. And she could feel Derek's pride flow into her. This must be a weakness for Jasper but he looked now to be more at ease.

"I don't know where the count is. He may not be with the group but we need to be prepared. He will be alerted to our presence. We can't let him use this opportunity to get away." Irene knew Count Basil would use the opening to escape while they were all being distracted.

"I'll continue on the trail for Count Basil. I'll make sure he isn't able to run away while you are all fighting." Derek was an excellent tracker and a formidable opponent. He would be needed to fight against the count.

"I'll go with you. Justice, you assist in taking out the army near the Pyrite pack." Lucy looked at him and gave him a reassuring smile. "I know th is goes against what you want to do. But they will need your strength." "Uncle Tristan wouldn't have left grandma." Justice scowled.

"Even Jason and Cody weren't able to fight by Aunt Rhea and my dad's side during the demon war. We have to use our strengths to our advantage... and stop Derek." Lucy turned and shot him an annoyed look. "I'm coming with you and that is final!" She was tired of hearing his mental pleas for her to stay with Justice. "There is fighting no matter what. I need to be by your side during this."

"Lucy..." Derek wrapped his arms around her and leaned his head onto hers. "I know. I can't help my worrying but I wasn't going to ask you to stay. I am just mentally panicking." He chuckled and exhaled loudly. "But I want you to stay back. Count Basil has nasty tricks and skills up his sleeves."

"We will go in first and create the diversion so that you two can slip through without having to fight." Jester said and Justice chuckled.

"They won't have to worry about anyone bothering them. I'll be sure to clear them a bright path." Justice reached his hand out and an orange glowing sword materialized in his hand. "I've been waiting to put these new skills to use. Guess I am finally getting my chance."

"Wow, that sword is amazing. You can feel the power coming from it." Derek stared at it in awe. It was the first time he had really seen it.

"Yes, it has grown stronger and more powerful. It has a will of its own sometimes but we are getting along better now." Justice moved the sword to his side with a faint smile.

"You talk as if the sword is alive." Irene said in a perplexed tone.

Justice shrugged. "It is in a way. It has a will and I can feel it."

"Well, I hope it is in the mood to kill." Jasper smirked and watched as Justice grinned.

"That is something it is always in the mood for." Justice chuckled. He walked up to Lucy and stopped right before her and Derek. "Please be careful..."

Lucy stepped into him and wrapped her arms around him. He wrapped his free arm around her and leaned his head onto hers.

"You be careful too." Lucy whispered and stepped out from him.

"Luuuccce. I'm a guardian. I eat nails for breakfast and wash it down with gasoline." Justice said in a cheeky tone. He looked at Derek and gave him a small nod. "You two stay safe."

"Alright, we should go before they begin to move out." Jester said and looked at Jasper giving him a small nod. Irene and Jester silently vanished.

Jasper walked up and hugged Lucy and Derek. "You two be safe." His brown eyes lingered over the two of them for a second before he turned to Justice. "Alright, time to see this guardian strength of yours in full force."

Lucy and Derek were left alone as they waited for the fighting to start. He spun her body suddenly and crashed his lips against hers. The kiss was desperate and rough. He thrashed his tongue against hers in a fiery savage and passionate way.

"I love you, Lucy. No matter what, you stay safe and keep our baby safe. Promise me." Derek panted against her mouth as he held the back of her head.

"No matter what we will all be safe. I am not losing anyone else." Lucy met with his amber eyes and smiled. Those damn eyes of his that captured her from the first time she felt the mate pull. Back when she thought he was her forbidden fruit. She was fighting off the mate pull and how much she wanted him. He knew who she was the whole time but he never had a private moment to explain things. To be fair she never really gave him a moment to explain things then.

She giggled and looked up at him. "I was mortified that time you were able to see my dream."

Derek chuckled. "Honestly I almost climbed on top of you right there. I barely had any self-control. But when I saw your tears... it was enough. You were being so devoted to me. Even with the mate pull you were determined to honor the treaty. Your loyalty to me really touched me and frustrated me." He chuckled and ran his fingers through her brown locks. "I am so thankful you are mine, Lucy. I still can't believe I got to fall in love with you first. The woman I love more than anything will always be by my side. And now you are carrying the proof of our love inside of you. You both are my treasure, Lucy." He reached down and rubbed her stomach gently.

"We need to think of names." Derek said with excitement.

"Well better start with girls. Fairy magic will make sure I am having a girl first."

"We will pick out one of each. You never know. You are a twin and so is your father." Derek raised his eyebrows up and down as she giggled at him. "You pick out the boy name, I'll pick out the girl name."

"Deal. But I need time to think." Lucy bit her bottom lip as she smiled up at him.

"Lenore. If it is a girl, let's call her Lenore since she is our little light."

"I love it." Lucy reached up and pecked at his lips lightly. "I love you, Derek. You and only you."

The sound of fighting rang out in the distance. This was their signal to go. Their eyes met and their minds reached out to one another instantly telling them all the words that were left unspoken. Derek grabbed onto her hand, intertwining their fingers together. Then they both sprinted towards the sound of the battle where their family was already fighting.

Lucy glanced up at the setting sun as night drew near. When the sun came back from hiding everything should finally be over. Because if the count was with the witch then she might be here too. If the witch was really here it was time to capture her as well.