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"Iosiphina," he murmured, his fingers trailing over the bodice of my dress.
My hungry lips covered his before he could utter another word. We fell back to the grass with his heavy body covering me. His human hands gripped my hips possessively and I responded to his fervent touch.
" Steafedn," I moaned softly, opening my eyes.
The moment my eyes opened, I was ripped from the memory and the strong hands holding me now meant so much more. He'd survived centuries, perfectly preserved for me...
Stefan said nothing. He could feel every emotion coursing through me as if it were his own.
I buried my face in his chest, fisting my hands in his shirt. "We were there together in that memory just now, weren't we?"
I felt him nod in assent. "Yes, vackra. Even then, it was only you."
He was simply holding me when Anna appeared in the doorway. She cleared her throat nervously.
“Anna. Come back later.” Stefan ordered sharply. His arms tightened around me, holding me closer to his strong, muscled body.
“Uh, this can’t wait. I’m sorry, but you have to come. Now.” Anna didn’t wait for us to follow; she simply spun on her heel and scurried from the apartment.
“This can’t be good,” I muttered. Stefan took my hand and we headed down the hall and out of the apartment. As we approached, I heard Nikolaus’ slow, sluggish heartbeat and two human heartbeats. One was as fast as the wings of a hummingbird, while the other was the normal, human sound of a heart beating.
“How is your thirst?” Stefan asked quickly. He gripped my hand tightly as we approached the door.
“F..Fine. I can put down my shield, just in case.” I assured him. Adrenaline spiked through by body. I had to remain in control.
“Put down your shield. We go in…but do not leave my side. Do you understand?” Stefan questioned. His eyes searched mine, concern flashing across his face.
I nodded and he dropped a kiss to the end of my nose. He pushed open the door to Lukas and Anna’s apartment, and I staggered back against Stefan when I saw Georgia sitting on the couch. Her dark hair looked longer, her blue eyes looked foggy, so unlike the crystal clear eyes I remembered.
But that wasn’t what shocked me the most. It was the man standing behind her. My eyes took in the bright red hair and emerald eyes of my father. He had a protective hand on Georgia’s shoulder.
“Josephine! How wonderful to see you! It appears congratulations are in order for you as well. Lukas mentioned that you and Stefan are married. And I see you have made the change.”
My father’s false levity made my hand clench harder around Stefan’s, so tight I heard his light gasp and I felt his bones grind together from the force of my grasp.
“Kian. What are you doing here?” I choked out, my eyes darting between Georgia and my father.
“I wanted to see my children. I presumed that there was no time like the present for them to meet their new stepmother. We also have more exciting news…” Kian smiled widely, his white teeth gleaming. “You and Nikolaus are going to have a sibling soon. Georgia is with child.”
The End
Coming Soon from Alexandra Anthony:
The Vampire Destiny Series: Stefan’s Companion to Books 1 & 2 - Late Summer of 2013
Book 2 of The Dark Hart Chronicles - Winter 2013
Book 5 of The Vampire Destiny Series – Release Date Unknown
Translations
Translations for Chapter One
"Stefan, ze zal perfect zijn. Je maakt je teveel zorgen," his voice assured him, sighing loudly. Je moet niet om haar heen blijven hangen als een of ander lulletje rozenwater.” = "She's going to be perfect, Stefan. You worry too much, " his voice assured him, sighing loudly. "You need to stop hovering over her like a pussy whipped fool."
“Ze is mijn levensgezel en mijn leven. Het is mijn taak om me zorgen te maken over haar veiligheid," Stefan argued, the words booming through the room. "Ik voel haar pijn alsof het de mijne is. Wij hebben nooit deze onverdraagelijke pijn gevoeld tijdens onze transformatie. Wat als er iets mis is? Ik weiger het om haar te verliezen.” = "She is my mate and she is my life. It is my job to worry about her safety," Stefan argued, the words booming through the room. "I can feel her pain as if it is my own. We never felt agony like this during our change. What is there is something wrong? I refuse to lose her."
“Oh Stefan, verdomme. Luister dan naar haar hart. Ze is aan het veranderen en er is niets mis. "I heard Lukas' deep exaggerated exhale. “Het zijn dagen als deze dat ik me afvraag wie de meester is in deze relatie, en wie het kind." = "Oh for fuck's sake, Stefan. Just listen to her heart. She's changing and nothing is wrong." I heard Lukas' deep exaggerated exhale. "There are days like these I wonder who's the master and who is the child in our relationship."
