7 comments/ 38063 views/ 18 favorites A Captured Heart By: Queen_Vicki Author's Note: I really don't know where this story will take me, but hopefully someone will like just as much as I like it Happy reading. Queen Lola felt like shit. She felt like some weak horrible little thing that could be thrown around like some rag doll and it was pissing her off to no end. Most of all she felt like this shouldn't have happened to someone like her. Even though she was a half breed, and didn't have too many powers or abilities, she was still a queen for Christ effing sake's she should be treated like one, and not be manhandled by some young pup. Hell, the simple fact that some immature, amateur young wolf had the nerve to even think about the fact of touching her in an unkindly matter was pissing her off. He treated her like some Barbie doll or some common street whore by just grabbing her from the comforts of her bed, threw her over his shoulder and continued on his journey. He carried her as if she didn't weight anything. And he moved quickly as if carrying her over his shoulder like it was a walk in the park. And that made feel really helpless. All she could do now was just watch the grounds below her moving at a semi quick walking pace She let out disappointed sad sigh at the fact that she was approaching her 310th birthday within a few days and instead of enjoying that she was being away hoisted to some unknown location by a young punk pup of a werewolf. "Is there by any chance you can put me down so I can walk wherever we are going?" "Not a chance there, little succubi. I am not going risk you running off on me." "Oh like I am going to get very far from you asshole."she said with such sarcasms. "You and I both know that I can't get very far from you and your comrades, now be a dear and put me down." "Ummm although you do have a point there, you cute little succubi, but I can't because a man like me should never underestimated a woman like yourself." Giving out an angry, fed up sigh, she finally asked: "well if you will not put me down and I at least know where we are going? I mean, I do have a right to know where you are taking me." That, my dear, will have to be a surprise when we get there. Now hold on tight because I am about to pick up the pace." When he said he was going to pick the pace, he wasn't lying. The ground she was looking at suddenly change from semi quick to incredibly fast. With the rate he was going she was feeling sick to her stomach. She tried to keep the vomit from surfacing up, but that only caused her to black out. Chris Christian was mesmerized by the tiny little woman that he was carrying over his shoulder. When her eyes widened with surprise when she caught sight of him standing over her bed, which sent an instant shiver of lust down his spine. He wanted to jump in the bed with her and show her what he was made of right then and there. But he already made a promise to not do anything sexual or anything to her until he gets to his destination. But carrying her over his shoulder right now, he wasn't so sure if was going keep his promise to his brother after all, but he'll have to try. He was surprised at the fact she was a demon. She was way too cute and small to be a demon, but he when caught sight of her tail and little horns, his assumptions were confirmed. He also giggled to the fact that even her tail and horns where cute. everything about this woman was cute. "What, do you think this is funny asshole? You think ripping a woman out her bedroom late at night and manhandling her like some fucking ape is amusing?" Was the first thing that came from her mouth when he first grabbed her. "No, I am just thinking of something that I am going keep to myself. He said letting out a giggle." "Ohh I just can't believe this shit, some fucking young punk pup of a werewolf have the nerve to drag me from my bed at the wee hours of the night. Tell me little puppy what is provoking to do this. I mean although I am a queen, I don't have too much for you to gain by kidnapping me. So can you please let me go?" "Oh I am very well aware of who and what you are my little succubi, and you're right despite you being a queen, you have nothing I can gain from you, except you." "My Kingdom, Do want my land? I can give you my land, and I have some money, I can give money if you want it." Christian couldn't but to laugh at the statement she made. "Ohh little succubi, I don't need your chump change that you are offering and as for your land, your little castle can fit into the gardens of pack terrority, so I don't need your little doll house of a castle." Once he said that her attitude completely changed from begging to defiance "Why you little shit how dare you say something like that to me, put me down this instant, you snot nose punk. She said beating at his back and whipping her tail around trying to strike him. She even tried wrapping her tail around his throat to see if she was able to choke him. But that was short lived when he grabbed her tail. Tugging it really hard, and smacked her on the ass. With that she let out scream of pain that echoed through the walls for her castle. "Stop trying to fight me, you will only tired yourself out trying to do me harm, my little pet." "PET!" she shouted. "I should be the one looking you pet wolf boy." at that remark he smacked her ass once more and she let out another scream. He notice that she let out a deep sigh realizing that no matter what she did, or said her fate has been sealed. Well actually her fate had been sealed by her brother from the get go, but she doesn't need to know that now. Her silence was broken when she asked: "well if you will not put me down, can I at least know where we are going? I mean I do have a right to know where you are taking me. He couldn't help but to chuckle at her comment, did she really think she had a right, or any rights for that matter. Maybe she did once, but now her life will change and it will change to the benefit of him and his brother. Checking his watch around his wrist he realized he goes going to be late. He picks up the pace. He ran through the halls at a semi quicken speed but even that must have been too much for the queen, because when he finally outside she wasn't moving. Going over to his Harley he laid her unconscious body next to it. He leaned back up to get another look at her that night. Taking the sight of her in, he finally reached out to touch her face. He gently traced his finger around her heart shaped face and back up to her freckly cheek. At first he thought it was odd seeing freckles on someone with her skin color, which he didn't mind at all. He loved touching her soft light brown skin, or is it honey or mocha, well whatever the case he loved touching it. He continues to observe her face. Along with the smooth, soft, freckly cheeks where big doe brown eyes. He thought back to her eyes, when she first saw him standing above her. They were shining with shock and surprise by his mere presence. Her big light brown eyes went perfectly well with the thick long eye lashes that fanned against her cheeks. He traced his finger from her lashes to her cheek until he finally came to her lips. They were so full, and pouty, without really thinking about it he put the tip of his finger into her mouth. Oohhh dear God, her mouth so fucking good, he wanted to taste it, to see if she taste as good as she felt. He left her mouth and trailed his finger down to her breast. They were nice, soft, firm, big breasts that were attached to a nice petite body. And that made him crave her even more. The craving became so strong that he leaned down to lick her large supple breast. He relished the sweet cinnamon taste of her breast, and nibbled the cherry topped nipple. Mmmmm she was indeed divine. Brother was right after all. He felt his wolf pacing around inside of him just itching to get out. Calm your self, we will have her soon once everything get situated. His wolf listened and relented. He and his wolf felt a whole whirlwind of emotions when they first encountered her. She was so...so...oh god he couldn't explain it, but he knew she is truly something different that he hadn't encounter before. Maybe it was her pheromones that were doing this to him. After all she was a succubus Lola The last thing she remember, was him started to run. With him carrying her over his shoulder, and the sudden movement was enough to make her black out. When she finally came into conscious, it was then she felt something soft, hard, smooth, and wet on her breast. When she did open her eyes she was in for a shock. Not only did this bastard rip her from her peaceful slumber, and throw her over his shoulder like some fucking cave man, and now the little shit was licking her, EWWWWW. "GET THE FUCK OFF OF ME YOU GODDMAN DOG, I AM NOT ONE OF YOUR HOUND GROUPIES." She yelled at him. But he just sat there with that stupid look upon his face. "Are you even listening to me? This is fucking unbelievable first you rip me from my bed, now you have the nerve to lick me like I am one of your bitch pups you-."she felt a painfully tight grip on her upper arm cutting her off in mid sentence. She finally got a good look at him for the first time tonight. In the darkness she could see his bright red hair that fanned out. His face was a hard rough masculine rugged type of handsome that some women like. But her eyes really took notice when she look at him with fright. His handsome face turn into something demonic. Despite her being half demon and all the few demons she had ran into, this was a whole new demonic thing. Something told her there was more to him than meets the eye. His eyes turn from a greenish color to straight out wolf demonic. That's the only way she could describe it. It was black and slight flickers of red. "Get on the bike. This is the only time I will ask you, so you really need to oblige me now little succubi." He said almost growling at her. She could tell his wolf coming to surface he was holding him back, but it was something else there too that she couldn't pin point. Despite her fear she had to stay confident, she had to remain the Queen that she was. "Fine, but don't think this obliging will last long." She let a shock gasp when the grip on her arm tightened and his canines became visible. He wasn't doing a very good job at his wolf at bay. She finally got on the Harley with dread. It was such an odd feeling being on something like this. She was now regretting wearing hardly anything to bed, her only covering of her body was a light sheer cloth that went around her shoulders and covered half of her body. It was odd straddling this thing, with its cool leather seat, and extra cold chrome bars that kept rubbing the side of her legs. When he hoped on in front of her and revved up the engine the instant vibrations shoot through her like a tidal wave of pleasure, which she kept hidden from her kidnapper and prayed to God and Goddess that he didn't notice. Letting out a sigh dread she came to the realization that she would never go back to her old life nowhere time soon and the fact that she was rip from her peaceful slumber and tossed around like some rag doll made Lola suddenly felt very tired. Letting out an exhausted sigh she leaned forward and fell asleep. Christian Chris felt a whole new wave of emotions sweep over him as the little half breed pressed her chest against his back. He didn't know if the fact that she was part succubus made him want to pull over to finish what he started earlier. It was so hard resisting her. As soon as he pulled he took in her for the second time. Crisp apple spices and cinnamon,mmmmm just like his favorite dessert, but it was so fucking hard. 'God Damn those fucking succubus's they are so much trouble, even this little half breed is already giving me hell.' He thought to himself, 'the sooner I get her to Dominico the better.' By the way she was lying against him he could tell she was sleeping. Finally no more lip from her. Her rhythmic breathing sent little vibrations through his body that made the front of his pants grew tighter. 'Mmm she felt so fucking good it's going to be hard not touching her.' Chris thought to himself. He continued to drive on long curvy roads until he finally reached the outside of his territory. Inhaling a delicious aroma of fresh cooked bison meat and freshly baked cakes and pies his stomach rumbled with anticipation. He couldn't wait to jump off his bike, with little succubi in tow, and go get a helping of his sister's home cooking. He felt relief when he finally pulled up into his compounds. Ever since he got the first sniff of his favorite foods, the path towards the garage seemed to be even long this time around. But he finally made it. Once inside the garage he gave the sleeping succubi a little shake to wake her up. "Wake up sleepy head." Lola In her sleep, Lola felt movement disturbing her. She heard a hard rough voice whispering in her ear "Wake up sleepy head." When she finally opened her eyes she was faced with the werewolf kidnapped her in the first place. She looked around her surroundings. There were Benz, Mustangs, Infinities, and Harley's all around her. She wonder why there so many cars. "Where are we?" she asked "We are in the garage of my home sweet cheeks." "Don't you dare call me that, I am fucking queen for Christ's sake." Lola was getting really tried of these fucking pet names "Yes, yes you keep mentioning that you are a queen, but you aren't any longer thanks to your brother." A confused look came over face "what? What are you talking about pup?" "What I am saying is you shouldn't boss me around to much or you will get a spanking." he said with a laugh "Look that you are young and all and I know youngsters like to play jokes and some when they are bored or having nothing else better to do with their time so please be a dear call my brother, who I know is worried about me." With that Christian just laughed "What is so funny you little dipshit? My brother will find your ass and murder you were you stand, or he might just you into his pet poodle" "You are little succubi. You are still determined to believe that this is not really happening to some one like yourself. That someone like me can just waltz and take you from the comforts of your bed. Still believing that you are being kidnapped, and your brother will come to your rescue. But oh my dear you are so wrong, especially about your brother." "What? How dare you?" She said raising her voice. "My brother would have never let something like this happen to me. I mean although we had our struggles with each other in the past, but now we have come to tolerate each other over the years and he wouldn't be please with this situation." "Ok, you keep continuing to believe that honey. Come on lets go I am done arguing with you." He said as he turned her around to cuff her hands behind her back, and lead her into the house. "Hey there Chris, long time, no see." The woman said at the stove said. She didn't bother to turn around to notice her brother walking through the door. "Whose your friend?" "Oh just she is just somebody that Dom was talking about." The lady finally turned around to see Lola for the first time, and notice her hands cuffed behind her back. "Oh Chris not this shit again, and what the hell, a demon to boot. What was the purpose of her kidnapping her?" "Half demon, thank you very much." Lola said "Hey, you be quiet and let me handle this. Yes I kidnapped a demon, well half demon, but trust me big sis she will not be any problems, plus even with her being a full demon she couldn't do harm to me or Dom anyways." The lady set her eyes on Lola again. "so I am guessing your other half is human correct?" "Yes I am. I am half human and half succubus." "What an unlikely pair. Who was the human, mom or dad?" "My father was the human." The lady just stood there looking at Lola up and down for a few a moments until, her stomach rumbled demanding food. Chris just chuckled at the sound "well on that note, when will dinner be ready I am fucking starving and with the way little succubi's tummy is speaking I am pretty sure she's hungry to." He said tickling her. "Hey stop that. Don't tickle me like I am some cute little thing. I am older than you and a Queen, not some fucking tickle doll." "Oh looks like little Queeny here is upset. You better watch it Chris she might use her tail on you." The lady giggled "Yeah right. Hey sis when dinner's done cooking can have somebody bring it up to my suite." "Sure thing hun, I will make sure I put enough food on the tray for the succubus. She looks like she needs it." The lady turned back to the stove to finish up her cooking. "Hey what does that suppose to mean. Look lady you just can't insu... AHHHH oh not this shit again put me down. Why do you constantly treat me like a fucking rag doll?" she said struggling on Christians shoulder again, she was really beinging to hate this shoulder ride. Once they were inside his bedroom suite. Chris threw her down on the big comfy bed. He liked the way her tits bounced up and down as he dropped her on the bed. He licked his lips remembering the taste he had of her earlier. Catching her breath and settling down her nerves after being thrown down on the bed like a sack of potatoes. she glanced around her surroundings and was impressed. His room was amazing. The bed she was thrown on turn out to was a canopy bed with beautiful mahogany pillars. At the bottom of her but was soft plush black animal fur. And under the soft animal fur were soft cotton sheets with the scent of Gain on them. Ahh gain, she loved the scent of gain. Finally she looked around his room with new found interest. His walls were beautifully painted with a dark chocolate type of color that looked oh so delicious. She had turned all the way around two times just to take in his entire room. There were French glass doors that led outside to a balcony on her right side, and to her far left was a beautiful big comfy looking forest green couch that was draped with a soft beige throw. The sounds of something crackling turn her attention to the noise. There was a huge fire place that had its own wall. Above that fire place was a picture of a beautiful red haired woman that she presumed was his mother judging by the bright red hair and the same green eyes. "I see you are impressed with your surroundings sweet heart." She heard him say. At that comment she just rolled her eyes and said "it's alright, though it's bigger than mine, it's not homey and cozy like mine, which is where I want to be right now." She said with a huff. "Well to fucking bad succubus you are not going anywhere any time soon so you might as well get use to your new home." She was about to protest but there was a knock on the door stopping her from doing so. "Mr. McLennan is permission granted for me to come in." Somebody said behind the door. Without a word Christian opened the door. Walked in was a young blonde girl. She was dressed in a servant's maid uniform. "Here's your meal sir. Where would you like me to put it?" "Outside the balcony please Sarah and thank you." The girl did as she was instructed. Once she was dome sitting the food outside she made her way back into the room. "You are welcome sir, is there anything else I could do for you?" "Yes, the lavender is fading. I would like some more lavender please." "Right away sir." With that the girl bowed her head and left. Lola couldn't help the question that was burning in her head: "you have servants here? If you have servants why was your sister cooking earlier?" "It's simple darling my sister likes to cook. Plus it gives her good practice for her restaurant. Now would you please stop babbling and join me for dinner, I know you want to." A Captured Heart Ch. 02 "Yes my sweet little angel, you and your lover have been sold." "What? Oh my god this can't be happening to me. You are lying lady. Tell me that you are lying." Selena did nothing but smirk at Carmen. "Well if it makes you feel any better, I can tell you this is all in that pretty little head of yours, but it's not, you have been sold to be our servant or slave. It's however you want to view it honey." "What? You can't do this to me lady." Carmen said getting of the bed very frustrated and confused. "Who would do such a thing?" "Your lover's brother that's who. He sold the both of you for his own benefits." Carmen just sat there dumbfounded. She just couldn't wrap her mind around the fact that Archer would do such a thing, to his own sister no less. What benefits could he have gained by selling them off to some strange people that they didn't know? But then again this is Archer they were talking about. She had never felt right about him since the first time they met. Closing her eyes in order to process everything, Carmen's heart sank with such pain at being sold just like some cattle. She wanted to break down in tears at the pain she was feeling. The vampire lady must have heard her thoughts, because she got up from the bed and started walking towards her. "Oh, my sweet little angel. There, there. Don't feel so traumatized about it. I know that you are upset right now but in due time you will come to be comfortable with your position here." Carmen just looked up at the vampire in disbelief. This bitch can't be serious can she? "Listen lady I don't know who you are but, you really need to back the fuck up and not try to fucking patronize me. This is all some sick fucking joke isn't it? This what you vampires like to do to people like me huh? Admit it. Whenever vampires get bored or don't have shit else to do they like to fuck with beings lesser then them, is that it? If you and your mate are so fucking bored why don't you find some other vamps to play your silly little games with you fucking leech-" Instantly cut off by the vice like grip around her throat, Carmen found herself staring into the angry, blood red eyes of the vampire. Her bared fangs seemed even longer, making them appear like lions teeth. Carmen had never seen a vampire up close, especially like this. Now she would find out if all the horrible things that her people said about them were true, about how evil and cruel they could be. She was going to get a first hand helping of their cruelty, as she felt herself struggle for breath and for release. "As long as you are in this house, you will not let that word slip from your tongue. Do you understand me?" "Answer me." Selena said with the dominance of a predator. "Ye.... yes. Please. Let me..." Carmen said in a frightened voice. With that, Selena gently turned her loose. "You know despite your appearance little angel, you have a wicked tongue that should be put to better use. Now believe it or not how you got here is now irrelevant. What matters now is that you are here for a purpose." Feeling defeated Carmen had nothing else to do, but to think about the situation she was now in. Although people confused her with an angel, she was nothing more than a human with wings. So her trying anything funny, would get her neck snapped in less than a heartbeat. Letting out a depressed sigh, she realized that she didn't have too many options now. She asked the obvious question. "What all do I have to do here as your servant? Do I have to cook or clean or do some errands or something, what do you want from me?" Before Selena could respond a deep, dark, icy voice spoke. "Everything of course." The voice paused then continued "Everything you have to offer." Although she didn't know the voices' full name she would knew that voice anywhere. That same voice has haunted her dreams every since the day she met him. Closing her eyes hoping who she was about to see wasn't real. She felt fear and confusion rise up in her throat once he stepped into the room. The man she prayed to God to never see again was standing right in front of her with a big fangy smile upon his face. With pain in her heart, she could do nothing else but let the tears roll down her soft cheeks. "It's you." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Lola slept like a rock throughout that whole night. She had no choice but to, with the way she was ripped from her slumber by that immature werewolf. She arose from the couch that she was sleeping on, because she refused to sleep in the bed that the wolf slept in whether he was in it or not. She looked around the room and felt sadness of being only half demon; she could do nothing to this man. She was smart enough to know if he had servants, he damn sure had security or bodyguards around, she didn't have to leave the room to find that out. Not only that she was pretty sure he had got a whiff of her scent, so that made escape a house built of false hope. Now the only thing she could do was be an out right bitch towards him and hopefully he would just let her go. Sitting up on the couch she pulled the beige throw around her to get warm. The big fireplace had run out of firewood and being naked she was freezing. She wrapped her tail around her waist under the throw so she could get extra warmth. She would have asked him to do something about the freezing room once she got up, but when she looked over at his bed it was empty. All she could do now was sit here naked in a cold room and wait for him to return, or she could snoop around little bit. At that thought she gave herself a little smirk and did some snooping. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Christian was in his office going over the reports and paperwork for the agency, when he heard breathing on the other side of the door. "Why are you wasting your time standing on the other side Jenna? You know you want to come in." With that said a Hawaiian woman with smooth flawless skin, and long thick healthy hair down to her waist walked in with a seductive smile upon her face. "Hello there lover, need some company." "I don't, but I know you need some company sweetheart. I could smell your arousal all throughout the mansion." "Mmmm haha. I bet you did honey. And you are right, I do need some company." Jenna said as she crawled upon his desk "I've been waiting to get this demonic wolf dick inside of me all fucking week baby." She reached over and grabbed Christian's cock with determination. "Where have you been babe, you weren't around last night for our nightly fuck session, I missed you." "I had important things to do sweetie. I can't just stop everything that I'm doing just to please you hon. But tonight I am free for every little dirty thing you have in mind sweetie. But for now I have a lot of work to do, and Dom should be coming shortly." Jenna gave a little pout "Alright have it your way then, but you better believe I will come back hot and ready to jump your bones." She said as she blew a kiss. As she was walking out she ran into Dominico as he was walking in. "Hello there my sweet Jenna. I see my brother has unkindly turn down your advances, how rude of him?" "Hehehehe, I know he's been very rude this past week, but believe me he will make up for it tonight. Maybe you can help him," she said in her best seductive voice. "Oh baby I would love to, but I will be very distracted this evening, so you and Chris will have to have all the fun without me." Dom leaned down and kisses the back of Jenna's hand. With that she walked away giving a glance back at Christian. "So, I am thinking that the little succubus took up most of your time last night. I can't smell the usual scent of Jenna on you this morning brother." "Oh yeah the little bitch did. How come you didn't tell me taking her would be so difficult? She tried to kill me." Dominico couldn't help but to laugh at the thought of his cute little she-demon trying to do harm to his brother. He knew she was going to be a handful for Chris the moment that they met. And just hearing about Lola made him want to seek her out, right now, and punish her for her very exciting misdeeds. "You don't need to punish her for trying to kill me, punish her for that filthy mouth of hers, all she did was call me pup, immature, dog, amateur, and I am pretty sure she threw in some assholes into the equation also. You didn't tell she was a Queen and older than us, how come?" "Ohhhh did the little succubus gave you a hard time. You, the great Christian, fierce warrior, the greatest alpha wolf the McLennan pack, leader of The Redemption agency that has our enemies shaking in their boots, and one of the most feared men in the world of the supernatural couldn't handle one little half-breed?" "Oh, shut up, asshole. She must have been too hard for you to handle since you sent me to take her in the first place." "Bullshit, you know the only reason I asked you was because I had to finish business with her brother among other things. Lord only know how much I wanted to be with her and take her myself, and just hold her in my arms to comfort her, make her feel safe with us, but I couldn't. Once I was done doing business with her brother, the vampire council called me in for an emergency meeting. Anyways, how's our little pet doing, where is she?" "She's in my room probably tearing it apart since she's still pissed about the kidnapping. Hell she still believes this is just a ransom, and her brother will pay to bring her back. I hate to tell her he did the exact opposite." "AH hell, don't get all soft about it brother I'll go and break the news to her. I have been waiting for this moment since the first time I laid eyes on her." Dominico turned on his heel and headed towards his new cherished possession. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Damn, nothing there either." Lola cursed out loud to no one. There was nothing in this room to give her information about her kidnapper. This man was clean, well organized, and very private. Which meant she couldn't get to the bottom of why he took her in the first place. Hell, she even asked one his servants about him when she came to fix his bed, the girl just murmured something and ran out the room with her head down. All she could do now was sit back on the couch and stare at nothing but the bed. His bed, it was soft enough to sleep in, she knew this from when he just dropped her on it the first night. Damn, it looked big enough to fit six large werewolves into. Letting the temptation get the best of her she got up on the bed and started to jump. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* She was having so much fun jumping up and down on the werewolf's bed; she failed to realize that she had an audience of two very eager men enjoying the view. She finally opened her eyes to see the two men staring at her as she bounced up and down on the bed. She stopped once she saw the two men enjoying their view of her. She was pretty sure they got an eye full of her bouncing tits when she was lost in the joyous feeling of jumping on the bed. "Oh by all means don't stop on our account, my little she-demon, the view of you bouncing is quite lovely." The blonde haired man said. "Well it's about time you showed up, who is this?" She said, folding her arms across her breasts. Before Christian could answer Dominico stepped up and introduced himself. "I'm Dominico, sweetie." There were a few seconds of silence before there was a swooshing noise. The next thing Lola knew she was in the arms of this man, Dominico, while he finished the last of his introduction, "and I am your master." Giving her a kiss on the forehead. Lola was again shocked out of her wits. Did this man or vampire just say he was her master? Like hell he was because she was a Queen and was nobody's property, least of all to someone like him. He must have her confused with someone else. She heard a chuckle coming from the vampire who had been reading her thoughts, "I am not confusing you with someone else, I am your master and you are my slave, well mine and Christian's that is." It was the werewolf's turn to be surprised "what?!? Are you sure about this Dom?" "Oh yes, I am very sure of what I am doing Christian. There was a reason why I bought her in the first place, but I will tell you both later. For right now lets discuss other things." "Discuss what? What the hell are you talking about, jackass, get the fuck off me. How dare you touch me, I don't even know you. Get the fuck off of me, Off OFf OFF." Lola now royally pissed off by this man just grabbing her and saying what he said. In fact she was so pissed that she reached out and scratched his face with her long fingernails. "How dare you say that I belong to the both of you, I belong to no one, get your filthy vampire hands off of me." Getting more agitated by the second she was about to claw the vampire's face again until he caught her wrist in mid air, and held her arm over her head. She was now face to face with an angry, pissed off vampire. This was no regular vampire either; this one had the same angry look that the werewolf had when she went over the limits with him. It was the same demonic black eyes with the red flicker in them that made her scared to do anything else. It was then that it hit her, just like the werewolf, this was no ordinary vampire. A Vampire's eyes turned red with any emotion, not pure black, whereas a wolf's eyes turned amber or yellow with any emotion, again not black. With all her years of encounters with vampires and werewolves these two were an odd combination. "My, my, my. What my brother has been saying about you is true, you do have a dirty mouth on you, and my, what a little lethal weapon you are hun. But, no worries all that will change in due time sweetie. For now I am going to break some bad news to you regarding your brother." Lowering Lola down to her feet. "You might need to sit down for what I am about to tell you honey." Lola sat on the bed looking at the tall gorgeous blonde vampire staring down at her. At this point she had no other choice but to sit and listen, plus she was curious as to why she was kidnapped. "Lola you weren't kidnapped, baby you were sold by your brother." "What?!? How dare you say such a thing? He would never sell me to some vampire and his pet wolf." Angrily throwing her arms in the air. "Hey, I am tried of all the pets that are flying out your mouth woman, now shut up and listen to the man." Lola shut her mouth and continued to listen as the blonde vampire spoke. "Like I was saying, you have been sold by your brother, I know you don't want to believe it, but it's true, you have been sold!" She felt tears well up in her eyes and the sharp pain like that of a knife sticking in her back going through to pierce her heart at his words. She didn't want to believe it, but deep down, she knew her brother would do something like that. She just wanted to keep denying it until she convinced herself that it wasn't true. Crying, great sobs she had to ask the most obvious question. "Do you know why he did it? Why did he sell me to you?" "He told me because of debts and the benefits he would have with you being out of the way." Dominico said casually as he sat down on the bed next to Lola, and started caressing her cheek. "Another reason he sold you to me is because I wanted you. I have since the first time I saw you when I was just a boy. You probably don't recognize me but I know you, and now that I finally have you I am not letting you go." At his words Lola finally broke down and started crying out all of the pain she felt at the betrayal by her brother, step-brother to be exact, but he was her brother none-the-less that just made the pain all that more intense. She felt two strong pairs of arms wrap around her trying to bring her comfort. Despite the information just given to her, she felt at ease in the warmth these two brought to her, which was weird because she was their captive. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Carmen felt the fear riding her like a tidal wave. She couldn't believe she had been sold to the one man she detested with all her being. She almost wanted to throw up at the fact this man had the privilege to touch her no matter what she said. But she couldn't let that happen. There had to be a way out of here, there had to be some way to get away from this horrible man. He walked over to his lover and gave her a kiss on the cheek. "It will be a joy to have you here Carmen. I am very pleased to be back in your presence." Carmen frowned at his statement. Yeah this man would love to have her and torture her to death so they could have a romantic bubble bath in her blood. Well she would be damned if she would die without a fight. All she could do now was give a sarcastic smile "I bet you are, you sick perverted fuck. So tell me are you and your lover planning on fucking me death, or will you just rip off my wings and then fuck me death?" she said standing up from the floor. "Whatever you may think of him that is not the man I know, so please keep you comments to yourself." She heard Selena say. "Oh just because this sick fucker treated you like a princess excuses him of all the other shit he has done. Did you know your sweet darling mate has killed hundreds of innocent Valkyries, and has probably raped women and children while he was at it, hmm? I'll bet he didn't tell you that." Carmen could see the woman getting angrier by the second "Listen I know you are having trouble processing this situation but there is no need for you to be so insulting in this house." Selena said getting more pissed by the second. Carmen felt a slight breeze behind her, which made her smile a bit as she took a step back. "Oh! Why I shouldn't I be insulting in this house?" Carmen asked, taking a few steps back, as Selena took a few towards her. "You bought me like I was some fucking fat ass heifer at the auction, then I find out it was your mate who is the brains behind the whole operation. Not only that, I wake up in a bed with a nasty leech touching me with her nasty hands that have probably never seen anything like soap and water." Carmen felt the breeze get stronger with each step "So tell me you two leech's aren't going to rape and kill me the same way you did Lola? I mean being a mortal with wings, I knew I would die sometime, but this is not how I imagined my death would be. Quite honestly I would rather die by drinking poison while being gang-banged by fifteen incubuses, then to be a fucking slave for you two leeches. Especially a leech that sits by and is content with her big bully leech of a mate, that kills innocents and rapes women and children." With the last sentence leaving her mouth Carmen felt a quick, sudden force push her out the third story window. A Captured Heart Ch. 03 As the glass shattered all around her Carmen was plummeting toward the ground, towards her death. She couldn't stop the smile that spread across her face as she felt sudden freedom at what she was about to experience. It seemed like an eternity as she fell towards her death, but right before she hit the ground her wings spread prideful and wide as she took off in to the night sky. She felt the relief she been denied all night. She felt safe and relax as the winds encased her in their embrace. She flapped her wings a few more times to ensure her safety. She had always loved flying. Every time she had a hard day she would take the time out and fly to calm herself down. It seemed like all her troubles fell away as soon as she left those two awful leeches. She didn't have to worry about all the horrible things they would do to her just for kicks. She didn't have to worry about being a sex slave for two vampires that didn't have shot else to do but kill innocents and fuck. She gasped shocked at the reality of the hellhole her lover must be in. She must find Lola, she had just let her lover and best friend be a fuck toy. With new determination in mind she headed north in hopes of tracking down the one person able to help her find Lola. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Soaring through the starry night sky she was a thing of beauty, her smooth mocha colored skin, her green eyes which were odd for a person of her complexion and her long eye lashes made her eyes stand out even more. Her full lips and oval face and pixie like nose made her a very unique beauty that just didn't know it. She was really a sight to behold when she let out her beautiful white and silver wings. She was truly a work of art. The people below marveled at her as she flew, she usually slowed down the pace for the on lookers, but she was on a mission. As she got closer to her location, the beautiful clouds parted for her as she was about to land. The ever-lasting green grass felt wonderful beneath her feet as she landed. She continued her journey as she headed towards the very large cabin. She really didn't want to meet this person unexpected, but she had no other choice. She had to find her Lola. When she walked up to the house she was instantly stopped by two guards at the door. "What business do you have with the High Priestess girl?" "I am no girl and my business with the Priestess is none of your concern, so please step out of the way." "No can do, girl. There have been numerous of threats on her life. So unless you want us to throw your ass off this property say what business you have with the Priestess then we will see. Clear." Carmen just stood looking at the big man for a few moments. They both look pretty determined so she had no other choice but to cave in and tell them her business. "A dear lover of mine has been kidnap and sold as a sex slave. The reason I know this is because I was sold as a sex slave as well but managed to escape, now I am looking for my friend and lover with the Priestess's help, so could you please tell her that I am here." "Alright, what's the name?" "Carmen" With that the guard closed his eyes for a few moments and slightly lifted his head upwards. After only a few seconds he set his eyes back on Carmen. "Alright you may go in now, she is excited about meeting you." 'Thank you, now would you please excuse me." As the men stepped aside the large wooden French doors opened up on their own as she went in. The second she stepped over the threshold she was surrounded by coldness. Everything was about this place was so cold, but yet so beautiful. She was starting to regret coming here in the first place to ask for help. Just from the feel of the place she wanted to turn back and find Lola on her own. She was about to leave until she heard footsteps coming down the stairs. "Oh my you are a unique beauty aren't ya?" she turned around to face the sweet voice. Standing in front of her was a very dark skinned woman with bright blue hair. She was tall around 6'2" with dark blue eyes that matched her blue hair. "I understand that you are looking for a friend and lover is that correct?" "Yes, yes it is. Can you help me or not?" "I most certainly can, but for a price." "Oh here we go I knew this wouldn't be easy as pie." "Oh dear child you have an unruly mouth on you, you should have stayed with the vampire and learned some manners." "Look lady I can't believe you have the nerve to say that to me especially when I was abducted by a fucking monster that likes to rape children and kill for the simple fun of killing. Vampires are sick god-awful creatures, but anyways what is it that you would from me?" "Such a disrespectful child thinks she knows everything." The woman said under her breath. "I want you to spread your wings and give me three feathers from each one. Is that easy enough for you?" Carmen stood there and contemplated for a few moments. Although she was a part of the angel family, she was on the lower side of the family. They just viewed her as a human with wings, nothing more, but she still felt possessive of her wings like all angels did. Then again she really wanted to find Lola. On that note she spread her wings with prideful grace, and plucked three feathers from each wing. She almost wanted to cry, at the feeling of loosing the feathers, but she had to think about Lola. Once the plucking was done Carmen handed over the feathers. "Thank you. Now come, follow me." ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Christian sat in his study, while Dominico ramble on to some asshole on the phone at the agency. Dominico's conversation faded into the background as his thoughts drifted to Lola. Every time his thoughts went to her a strong feeling of warmth and an aching need to touch her, claim her, almost overpowered him. He felt this way since they first met. He seemed to do nothing but think about her all the time. He liked the way she felt when he carried her, so soft and delicate, like a cuddly little bunny rabbit. He liked that her eyes got so big every time she heard something shocking; he liked the way she slept, so cute and innocent even with her horns sticking out. He would watch her as she curled up into a fetal position to get warm. Sometimes he was tempted to pick her up and put her in the bed alongside him to keep her warm, but decided against it because of Dom, maybe now he can finally get his woman. "Why can't resist yourself at the sight of the succubus Christian? Is her essence to much for you?" "How many times are we going to have this conversation, that woman is not to much for me, she's just a handful at times, and stop reading my mind brother." "I can't help it you are thinking too loudly about the woman I love. It's ok cause you're my brother, but hear this brother I will not tolerate this for long. Have your servants pack her and bring her to my home." "Pack what up I brought her here naked." "Well have someone get some clothes for her as we leave." "Fine whatever, brother make sure you keep that woman happy." Dominico huffed and walked out the door. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Dominico walked out his brother's office very frustrated because of what the old seer woman said would come to pass. Christian would mate with the same woman that he loved. They would love the same woman and conflict would follow, but in the end everything would be settled. He had no idea what the woman was talking about. He and Christian never shared women and they wouldn't want to start now. The only reason she was with Christian was because he could trust his brother while he took care of a situation he could not get out of. 'Fucking council' he cursed to himself Not only did they hold up his time on the night he was going to get Lola, but now, they called him in again for some bullshit. He almost wanted to cry at how hard he had been working for these assholes for the last fifteen years. He was so fucking tired of their bullshit and their messes that they didn't want to clean up. He had just got off of the phone with one of the council members ordering him to go to a young covenant of vampires that gotten out of hand. He walked outside into the large compound looking for the biggest tree he could find when he did he drove his right fist into it, the effect caused the tree to break in half. He did it a second time to let off some steam but it didn't work. Still pissed off he got into his slick black Mercedes Benz SL, and drove off. He hoped the covenant he was going to exterminate were on their A game, because he was extremely pissed right now. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Christian came down t the kitchen when he smelled the sweet aromas of fresh cooked swine. His sister was standing at the stove making breakfast. "Hey there brother what are you up too? Are you hungry?" "I am sure am, what all are you cooking, my little sissy?" He asked as he walked up to his sister and ruffled her hair a bit. "Well I am making your favorites bacon, Belgian waffles, hash browns, sausages, and omelet's stuffed with steak bits." "Mmmm sounds good." He said taking a seat at the big table. His sister turned from the stove with a helping of hash browns on his plate. "So how's the little succubus doing, is she still bitchy?" She asked turning back to cooking "Well she became less bitchy when she found out that her brother sold her to be a sex slave, now she refuses to move from the fetal position she's in." "Well it's completely understandable. You took her from the comforts of her home. Bought her to a strange place that she not familiar with, and on top of that she comes to find out her brother was the responsible party for the things that happened to her. I would be upset too if I was her, did she have any friends or a sister she would miss?" "How should I know? Dom just told me to grab her and get out while he took care business with the council and her brother." "The council must be really hounding on him huh? It seems like they are calling left and right to clean up a lot of messes. I bet he's feeling real lousy right now." "Huh? Why do you say that?' "Because I have known Dom since he was introduced to us a fifty five years ago. I have grown close to him as if he was my actual brother, and to see him not be able to be with the woman he loves must be hard on him. Know what I am saying?" She turned around to look at her brother. He had a strange look in his eyes, which she had never seen before. He sat there just taking small bites of his hash browns, while he played with the rest. "How many waffles are you going to eat, five?" "Don't know maybe." He said releasing a sigh. She turned from the stove to put five big waffles on his plate. She reached over for the maple syrup, and poured it all over his waffles. "She's your mate isn't she?" "What, no, no, no what are you talking about sis?" "I can see the look in your eyes when I mention Dom and her together. I felt your emotions run wild the first night you bought her here." "You don't-" "And don't tell me I don't know what I am talking about, I know perfectly well what I am talking about, I have known you all our lives, you and your wolf have strong feelings for that girl, but you refuse to act on it and you are holding your wolf back. I don't know if it is because of our different fathers, but I claimed my mate as soon I had the chance." "Why did you have to bring my father into this? Just because we have different fathers and different origins doesn't have anything to do with this situation." "It has everything to do with every situation you are in brother. Everything you do has the pack asking about you. They already sensed that your different, but they never questioned your existence because you are the Alpha. Have you ever thought for one minute what the pack reactions will be when they found out that Lucifer's your father?" "I think about it everyday of my life. That's why I keep everything in check, even my wolf cause I am scared that my father's will spill from me, and people will act differently towards me. And besides I cannot betray Dom like that, after all he has done for me, I can't just up and take his woman from him like that. Hell he was the one who told me who my father was." "Well I am telling you this as your sister, you and your wolf are falling for that girl, and you refuse to see it , or you just don't know it yet and pretty soon Dom or no Dom you will act on your feelings in a brash way that will bring out the spawn of Satan in you. You are keeping your Satanic side away from your wolf, but in the end I think your wolf will latch on to your Satanic side and bring out the worse in you if you don't face your problems soon enough." "Yeah whatever you say sis, but anyways I am going to be really bust this afternoon with reports from the agency and all I was wondering is can give Lola some clothes to wear?" "Alright, fine, but eat all your food so you can be a big strong man.: she said pinching his cheek. "Stop." "I can't help it you are such a cutie pie big brother." "Ok let me hurry up and leave before you start pinching my other cheek." Christian got up from the table taking his food with him. He was thinking about his situation for a minute, he felt his wolf roaming around inside of him. He could tell his wolf was very aggravated with the whole thing, but he decided to put his wolf in its cage once again. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Lola cried so much that she couldn't cry any more. Her older brother sold her to be a sex slave to a fucking vampire, and a vampire younger than her at that. Now she lay in the wolf's bed, still naked with only a blanket wrapped around her. She sat up when there was a knock on the door. "May I please come in little succubus?" She heard a familiar voice ask. "Umm yeah, sure." Christian's sister came in with bags in her hands. "Bought you something, darling." She said giving her the bags. Lola took a look inside to see clothes and a sweater. She couldn't help the smile that came to her face when she saw the garments. "Thanks you really didn't have to do this you know, I mean you are my kidnappers sister." "You are right I didn't have to, my brother should have, but since he is busy with other things that are important. So I delivered this myself. Now I didn't know exactly what size you were so I assumed you were a small, so I got everything in that size." "Well thanks anyway." Lola took a pair of black yoga pants out the bag and put them on her cold legs. Next she put on a plain black tank top, then the gray sweater to keep her warm. Taking a deep breath she sat back down on the bed. It was then that she noticed not only did the woman not leave she was standing watching her. "Do you have anything else to give me, or you want me to do something?" "No why did you ask?" "Because you are just standing there looking at me." "Hmm, well the reason why I am just standing here is because I am observing what's got my brother acting so differently." "What do you mean?" "What I mean is that his emotions have been confused ever since he bought you here. He has you in his room, but yet has not spent more than two minutes in here with you." "Maybe because he doesn't want my pheromones making him do things he doesn't want, maybe the fact that I am a succubus has him scared that I will drained his energy." "Hahahahaha oh you cute little succubus you couldn't drain his energy from him if you were a succubus times infinity." The woman said cackling with such humor. "But I will say this, you have sparked something in my brother that doesn't involve pheromones. Although you have been here only a short while, I can tell the effects you are having on him, well him and Dom of course." "You think your brother likes me?" Lola said "No he doesn't like you, he's falling in love with you, and he is doing it in such a very short time and the bad thing is neither of you know it." "You lie, I don't believe you. How can someone fall for someone they only met two nights ago? The whole love thing is bullshit. Especially at first sight." "Yeah the whole love at first sight thing does sounds like complete bull shit right? Well at least I thought so at first until I meet my mate. But who am I kidding you are a half-breed succubus." Lola jaw dropped open she was too shocked to even respond to this woman's banter. Why would she believe that her brother might be in love with her? The only contact they had with each other was when he kidnapped her and brought here in the first place. "Well I see I did my job here and informed you, now I guess I should head off. See you later honey, and think about what I said." And with that the woman got up and left Lola alone in the room again. "Well at least I have clothes now," she said to no one. She let out another sigh and lay back down on the big bed. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Dominico shimmered himself into an empty dark shadowed corner of an old ancient Victorian house. The council got the situation wrong again, these were more like a nest than a covenant, well it didn't matter anyways they are all going to be dead within the hour, maybe less. There were thirty vampires total. Some were a part of the nest and some were just friends. He eased his down a hallway filled with dirt and grime and headed to where the vampires were. "Oh yeah baby, fuck me just like that, c'mon, c'mon, oh god you feel so fucking good," were the words he heard as he crept closer to his mark. The room with the fuck buddies was the first one he stopped at. "WHAT THE FUCK?!?" once the woman's orgasm subsided, her gaze caught sight Dominico standing in the door way. Her lover on top of her turned around to see him standing there as well. He gave them a chance to get their tactics correct, in order to give a good fight. In a blink in an eye both vampires were dressed and ready for action. Dominico was pretty sure that the love birds already sent out a mental alarm alert, alerting their other nest members what was about to go down. Thee big male vampire attacked first. Dominico let the man get in a few good licks before he finally decided he got tired of this man's butterfly blows he took the man's head in his hands and ripped it off his shoulders. The woman let out an ear-piercing scream as she saw her lover get decapitated as the rest of the body fell to the ground. He felt someone hit from behind with a heavy object. He turned around too see a very young vampire standing there with bent up golf club in his hands. Dominico grabbed the young man by his neck and dragged him towards the floor. The young man was struggling for dear life as he sensed that something was wrong. The woman jumped on Dominico's back trying to choke him, but her attempt proved futile. He threw the woman off his back out the window with effortless grace with his right hand, while his left was choking the vampire's windpipe closed but he wasn't done there. With just an easy slip, his hand grabbed the man's throat and ripped it out with ease. The sound of moving about in the far distance caught his attention. He looked up to see five more vampires appeare behind him. They all charged him at once he thought it was so hilarious as they all kicked and punched at him. Their attack attempts weren't even good enough to be called pitiful. So he let then get in a few good licks before he had enough of this despicable attempt at a gang fight, he curled up into a ball then, in an instant his human form was gone. He turned into his demonic form of a beautiful fallen angel, the vampires backed up in a frightened state. They all stood frozen as Dominico grabbed the nearest vampire to him around the neck and ripping his body in half like a piece of paper. When all they decided not to take their chances they ran, but they didn't get very far. He felt himself heating up and the adrenalin kick in as he let loose a blaze of fire killing three more vampires. He purposely left the last one alive for questions. A Captured Heart Ch. 03 He walked toward the survivor as he ran off. Although he was a vampire he wasn't quick enough and Dominico was standing right in front of him. He grabbed the man by his hair and pulled him towards the wall. "Where are the others hiding?" "I .....I...I... don't.. know please... don't kill me, the rest left after once you showed up." "Where did they go weakling?" "Underground, they went underground once you killed our leader. Me and the other four killed stayed here, we were the fighters and foot soldiers." "Hmm soldiers, you don't even have the skills to be called a shitty fighter little lone a foot solider. You are laughable at best." "I know but please let me go. I won't cause anymore trouble just please have mercy sir." "Mercy?!? You think you need mercy after you dragged me away from my woman. I couldn't lie between her legs like I wanted too because of this fucking nest causing troubles bothering those who don't deserve it. It's to late for mercy for you." The moment Dominico said that, the vampire got a warming sensation at the bottom of his feet that got hotter as it trailed all the way up to his brain. In fact the sensation got so hot he felt like his insides were burning and they were. The vampire was set fire from the inside out. Dominico couldn't help the overwhelming feeling he had when he heard the vampire screams of agony. He watched his handy work as the flames died down from an fiery orange to a claming blue. He knew he was up shit creek when he got back to the council and told them about the other vampires escaping, but he didn't give two shits. He was so done working for those bigoted assholes that he wanted to be fired. With a happy sigh, he spread his black wings and headed towards the sky. He would have drove back to the compound or just shimmered back but he needed the flight to clear his head before going back to Lola. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Carmen looked at the huge flat screen TV on the wall, as the woman next to her explained things to her. "Ahhhh it appears your friend is at the McLennan pack in the alphas bedroom no less, that is interesting." "Do you know how I can get there?" "Ohh so anxious are we what's the big rush dear?" "I would like to be with my friend please that's the big rush." The woman gave huff "very well then, the compound is located west of here. Once you leave, fly towards west for 20 miles make, a right keep going until you get to the blue lake. Once you get there you might need to take a rest break. Once you are rested you keep going until you get to riverfront road, and ribbon oak way, you will see a huge mansion, you are there. Is there anything else I need to tell you fussy pants?" "No" With no other words Carmen spread her wings and headed west to retrieve her lover. A Captured Heart At mention of food Lola's stomach growled for nourishment. She didn't bothered eating human food before going to bed. She had thought, when she wake up in the morning, she would eat a big breakfast. But apparently that wouldn't be the case. "And so does your stomach." He finishes saying holding out his extremely large hand. With that Lola let all the protest die from her lips and took his hand. He lead her outside to the balcony where a table and chairs were waiting to be sat in. Chris walked over to a chair and held it out for her. Once he sat down in his own chair he took the lids off their meals. Lola looked down at her plate with mouth watering hunger. On the plate were grilled chicken, sautéed spinach, rice pilaf, smooth creamy mashed potatoes, and a fresh baked roll on the far side of the plate. Lola couldn't keep ignoring her stomach that she was hungry, and not just for someone's energy either. With her being half human she needed food just like every other human out there. She already feed her demon side earlier with Carmen her little virginis lover, before she got taken away. At the thought of Carmen she couldn't help but to think. Hmmm where is Carmen anyways? Carmen felt the tracing sensation of light delicate fingers against the small of her back and trailed up to her shoulder blades, where at that point did a little dance before going to her ear. She let out a pleasured moan as the fingers were sending such sweet vibrations throughout her body. She had always been a very responsive lover, with anyone that she cared about. So when Lola came back into her room for another round she was more than willing to oblige. But something was off about her touch this time around. Although the touching was arousing her very much, she felt a very different sexual need this time around; she just couldn't her finger out it. Then she felt an icy cool breath linger against her ear, and she admittedly turn around to her assailant. Staring down at her was a beautiful blonde woman with piercing midnight blue eyes, with milky white. She had amazing tits that most women would kill for, and the curves that look like would make men fall all over themselves just to get a second glimpse. "Hello there my little angelic beauty, it certainly took you a long time for you to wake. That succubus must have really done a number on you huh?" the blonde lady giggled showing off her pearly white fangs. Carmen took note the full, luscious lips that encased the fangs. Then Carman replayed the lady's statement. Lola did do a real number on her in their session of their 'love making.' As usual whenever Lola need to feed, she would always leave her very tired, and relaxed. So they always did their love making at night, or when she had a trying day it would always relax her and put her into a deep heavy slumber. And apparently that's how some strange vampire woman ended up in her bed. She looked back up when she heard a giggle coming from the woman. "I am not in your bed honey; you are in my bed, well me and Alastair that is." Sitting up scared out of her wits now she began asking questions. "Who, what, how, who are you lady and why am I in your bed. And where's Lola." "Well, pretty girl I am Selina and Alastair's my mate, and you are in our bed because you have been sold to us." WHAT!?!? To be continued...........