Darkmyth University

Chapter Fifteen

Vanessa's (Quinten and Zander's mother) POV

I was so excited to meet Crystal that I was loath to sleep but, I knew that would not be good for me. I had packed everything and had the jet ready, that everyone could board the plane when they were ready. I had told Quinten that they could not leave later than noon. Nicholas and I had decided to visit our palace in Greece this year. Marissa was a great asset to this whole process. I just hoped that Marissa stayed safe. I had to say that Quinten was growing up so quickly. Quinten’s priorities were completely different now. Quinten cared more about what was going on in the kingdom and Crystal was always his top priority.

It was so nice to see Quinten take his responsibilities so seriously. Nicholas and I were more at ease going to ground by the end of the year now but, I wanted Quinten and Crystal to have the opportunity to finish school. I knew that Quinten only had this year left but, Crystal had one more year after this one. Though I suppose Crystal could study while doing her queenly duties. I could not wait to get to know my future daughter-in-law. Crystal seemed to have a level head on her shoulders. Crystal was going to change the face of the vampire world and she did not even know it yet.

Nicholas's (Quinten and Zander's father) POV

I watched my wife Vanessa closely. Vanessa was so excited about this holiday that she was keeping herself up. I thought it extremely funny. Vanessa had not acted like this since the day we met. Vanessa had packed our things for our trip to Greece. Vanessa and I had both spoken to Quinten about Zander's plans. Vanessa was of the mindset that it might be easier if we waited for him to call an all-out war on us. Quinten felt that we should pull a coup d’état (A/N: pronounced: Koo-de-t a) since we had someone inside of Zander's ranks to do so. Quinten’s idea was not a bad one. We could pull it off before they even gathered for war which I thought was the best plan of action. We could take out Zander’s other hideouts in the Rocky Mountains since Zander was being very open about the locations with Marissa. I was however worried that Zander might execute Marissa before we even had the chance to do anything.

I needed more time to think about what the best course of action was. I also needed to gather with my generals about what their thoughts were. We could leave Marissa undercover but, I did not know her. I knew that Quinten trusted Marissa which was good enough for me to trust her but, I had a feeling that Marissa was going to get caught and then it would be lights out for her. I had not voiced these concerns with Quinten because I did not want to worry him but, I needed to get someone in there that I could fully trust not that I did not trust Marissa it is just that I was not sure that Marissa was the best choice for this job. Besides Marissa had a mate waiting for her to return to him.

That was the other thing that was truly hurting me. For us to get rid of Zander completely, Stephanie was going to have to give up her life. Quinten knew of this but, he was not going to let Crystal know. I had decided to tell Crystal on my own because she deserved to know and because Vanessa thought that it was the best solution. I think that we may run across someone who was able to take powers away from vampires and I wanted Crystal to use that power on Zander. I would not tell Quinten of my plan but, Vanessa supported my decision wholeheartedly. Vanessa hoped that Zander would want to rejoin the family with Stephanie. I did not know what to think.

Brody's POV

Things for me lately have not been that great. I must say. I was happy for Quinten and Lucas about them finding their mates but, I still had no feeling or color in my life because I had not found my mate yet. I was feeling left out but, at least Michael was still single. We were both feeling the aggravation of watching our two best friends falling in love and leaving us behind. Michael and I spent a lot of time alone but, sometimes Lucas would join us. I was glad that Quinten had joined us this week but, it seemed that all he wanted was to spend time with Crystal.

I was sitting in the living room playing on my PlayStation 3 when Quinten walked in. Quinten said, "Hey Michael what is going on?"

I roll my eyes and say, "Nothing much. I have to tell you dude that I am feeling left out."

"How so?"

"I just want to find my mate already. Do not misunderstand I am happy that you and Lucas have found your mates but, I want mine. I watch the two of you and realize that my life is empty."

"I am sorry that you feel that way. But, we are going to Greece and we will be visiting the Hephaestus Institution while we are there. We also have the Christmas ball that we are hosting which, the University of Cartinag Los Angeles (A/N: Cartinag is Gaelic/Celtic for blood bat.) will be joining us. You have several opportunities to meet your mate. Do not lose hope."

"I shall try not to. Thanks for the talk. I am glad that you are back." Quinten nodded and left to go pack. I went back to my game since I was already packed and ready to go. I hope Quinten is right about me finding my mate soon.

Michael's POV

I was packing when I heard Brody and Quinten talking. It seemed that Quinten was more of himself lately. Quinten had been spending more time with us and Crystal was a breath of fresh air. Crystal made our group more of a family then anyone knew. Crystal and I were friends and I had talked to her about how Michael and I were feeling. Of course, Crystal took it in her stride, fixed the problems, and made us have a guy’s night once a week. Regina and Crystal had been spending a lot of time together too. It seemed as if life was perfect, except for the fact that two of us had not found our mates yet. I think I could say for sure that Brody and I were hoping that we found our mates soon. We were both becoming frustrated, aggravated, and lonely which, did not bode well for anyone. We were both becoming more savage and unpredictable. Crystal leveled us out when we were around her but; we could not always be around her.

Quinten’s POV

As I left Michael and Brody's apartment I sighed. I knew that I was not spending enough time with my friends. I had hoped that Regina would come with us so that Crystal at least had someone other than my mother to talk to but, Crystal would make new friends while we were in Greece. I walked back into my apartment, went straight to my room and packed. I promised myself to make time every day for Michael, Brody, and Lucas. Just because I found my mate did not mean that I needed to push everyone and everything to the back burner. Crystal would still be my top priority but, we both had lives and friends. I cringed thinking about Stephanie. I hope that everything works out because I did not want Crystal to lose Stephanie because of my brother.

I heard Crystal walk into the apartment. I stuck my head out of my room, saw that the two guards that were supposed to be with Crystal were standing behind her, and I said, "Come on in angel. Make yourself at home. I will be done momentarily.

Crystal’s POV

I heard Quinten's dejected tone, went into his room, shut the door and asked, "Whatever is the matter, my love?"

"Michael and Brody are upset that they have not found their mates. Lucas is having problems with Regina. Stephanie is still with Zander and I feel horrible about all of it."

I went to Quinten, put my arms around his waist, hugged him to me, and said, "We can get through anything my prince. We just need to do it together. You and I have been spending a lot of time together. I think the three of them feel like you are leaving them behind. I am sure that everything is going to be just fine."

I felt Quinten put his arms around me; he took a deep breath, and said, "I love you. Thank you for calming me down. Now, if I do not get packed we will never get out of here." I smile up at him and rejoin my guards in the living room. This was turning out to be the best Thanksgiving yet. The only thing that would make this better was if Stephanie was with me.