Between light and Darkness

Arriving

Once we got seated on the plane, I just could not get over the feeling that life was about to change in a way neither of us was expecting. Somehow, I managed to fall asleep and by the time I awoke, we were landing and our new home was just miles away and not oceans away. Once we made it off the plane and called for a cab I got a weft of the most amazing scent of the freshest grass being cut with the mixture of rain and a sweetness that only comes from wild mountain thyme. I hope more than ever as we drive through the fields and up and down the hills that Ireland will become our permanent home. I could not help but look at my brother and smile but he looked concerned so I decided to nudge him. Damien, what is worrying you so We have the opportunity to be free for a while. He gave me a sad smile and said that we may be freed for a while, but until we figure out how to end his life we will never truly be free and I am tired of running. I want this place to be our home. It is time for us to tap into our full power and find help from others like us who wish to escape him and I already have one who is willing to help you train so while you train I will travel and find more people who want to fight that damn beast. Brother all you have to do is give me to him and you will be free of him. He wants me not you and maybe I can convince him to leave the others alone. Please let me do what I can to help you. No I will not turn you over to him, he wants you to lay with him so you can help him produce an heir. Damien I will do what needs to be done. As I was about to respond the driver stopped in front of the most beautiful house.Not that doesnt give it justice, it was a full estate looking to be century old but with some modern remodels. I could tell my brother was pissed off at me for my willingness to sell myself to the thing that killed our parents. I understood why but he has no right to tell me not to sacrifice myself if he has done the same damn thing since we were children. While we were unloading our bags I heard someone approaching and when I saw his face I knew exactly who it was. It was the man who left me minutes after I gave myself to him for the first time. The man who I loved with my whole soul and body and who said that he loved me as they walked away with no explanation, was walking toward me. The anger I held in for years came rushing in and before I knew it I felt energy coming from my hands and when I looked down to see bright blue flames trying to escape my hands Without saying a word to him, I calmed myself and grabbed all my bags as quickly as I could and escaped to the entrance to the home and waited for my brother to come in. I could hear steps behind me then I heard his angelic voice behind me. Zora, wait please, we need to talk. I turned around slowly but I could feel the fire in my body rising. Hello Malcolm, did you ever explain our relationship with my brother cause I never did, so there is nothing for us to talk about. I turned my back to him as Damien walked in so he would not see the tears sliding down my cheeks. Zora, any reason why you ran off the way you did, Damien asked. Yes, I was hoping I could find a room and a bathtub so I could soak. I could hear the amusement in Malcolm's voice as he responded. I remember your fondness of baths from all the time we spent together so your room is attached to the biggest bathroom other than the master, which has the most amazing tub. Would you like for me to show you ZoZo? I almost snapped when I heard him use that Damn nickname that he was the only one allowed to call me. I would love it if you did, I said as coldly as I could. As we made ourselves up the stairs, I could smell him as he walked around me and with his body that was near I could not help remembering how good it felt to have him hold me in his arms and feel the weight of his body on mine. When we finally made it up stairs to where the rooms are he finally spoke again. This is my room and down the hall next to my room is yours. Damien and Zozo your room is right across from mine. I could feel the anger absorb me again but then he said the words that excited me but also enraged me in away I have never felt before. ZoZo that old bath tub is a little tricky, allow me to show you how it works and maybe we can talk. I just said sure help, but I don’t feel like talking today. So I followed him into the room and could not help but take a deep breath because his scent was everywhere in this room. Malcolm this is your room isnt why are you having me sleep here. ZoZo you know why. Just show me the tub then get out. No ZoZo no we are gonna talk. Really Malcolm we need to talk about, you took my venture after you made me fall in love with you. You gave me hope when I was about to give myself over to him. I hope you know that I will give yall 6 months to get enough people to help but if there isn't any people by then or not enough to stop them without anyone else being harmed. I'm gonna give myself over to him so please do not make this harder than it already is. And please don't tell Damien because we both know your good at not telling him things. ZoZo please look at me. Look at me Dammit. I looked at him with tears in my eyes. He was also crying. Zozo I left without saying anything because I was about to go undercover and find the solution and I did and I just got back. I know every depraved thing he wants from you. You can not go to him, do you understand me? Do not sacrifice yourself, please don't. Please, Malcom, just teach me the bath and then get out. I need to think and you are not helping please. ZoZo look at me and tell me you don't love me. Malcolm you damn well know that I can not do that you are my soul. You are the only person who truly understands me for who I am. I will love you till my last breath but I will find a way to save you, Damien and every other half-breed who is being hunted down If I can. Please understand that. He made a low growl in the back of his throat and then spoke in the most soulless voice. Zora if you do what you are saying you're gonna do. I will hunt you down wherever he takes you. I will murder anyone who gets in my way. And after he said those words He grabbed my shoulders and kissed me with passion as if I was the only thing giving him the oxygen he breathes. As soon as his lips touched mine I could not help but melt into him. Malcolm please . Please what ZoZo. He grabbed me by my waist pulling me into him. I could feel how hard he was just by our kiss. After he pulled me closer he lifted my head until I was looking into his eyes. I forgot how he made feel so small he was about 6’7 of pure muscle and when I was that close to him I could see the beauty of his eyes they were as yellow as the sun with a glint in them that made them look as if they sparkled even when there were in complete darkness. His dark hair was cut short compared to when we first met when it hung to the start of his beautiful jawline that framed his beautiful high cheekbones. I giggled and reached up and touched his hair. He smiled down at me," Are you laughing and he tickled my side making me giggle more. I looked at his face as I ran my finger through his hair while I asked why he had cut it. He just smiled and said there were too many good memories of how you used to come up and pull it and braid it. And how when we made love the first time and I took your beautiful breast into my mouth and when you were moaning my name and when I started kissing, nipping, and biting down your beautiful stomach making my way to taste that sweet honey pot or yours for the first time. My checks were burning red and then he got close to my ear and whispered if your brother was not about to barge into your room. He lets me go and he goes into the bathroom as I pretend to be putting my clothes away purposely leaving out a pair of pajama shorts that were super shorts that would barely cover my ass. They were red with black lace in the black to make them seem longer but with actual coverage. With the shorts laid a matching tank top that would plunge down into my cleavage. As my brother came in he looked red in the face like he was about to blow up. Damn, what is wrong? Zora, where is Malcolm? He is trying to fix the tub. We need to talk now, all three of us. When Malcolm heard him say those words and the first thing he did when he came out of the bathroom was look at the bed and saw my outfit and give me a knowing look walked and sat down on the nearby chair while I sat at the foot of the bed while my brother paced. Damien took in a long breath and finally got the words he would like to meet with and make arrangements.