153 A Pledge

Kian looks to the Druids surrounding us with disdain as he says "It seems like I almost missed the fun yet again, dollface." When I feel Ambrose's hand slightly shaking, I realize just how nervous he is! That's right! That's his newly beating heart! 

I reach out and grab the blade without thinking, surprising everyone including myself! The Druid finally looks to me with shock as he says "Release the blade! If it cuts you, it will drain your life force!" 

When my white pearly blood drips down onto Ambrose's black shoe, the whole club grows quiet as every Vampire turns to look at me with solid black eyes. I give the Druid a small smirk as I say "Too late. I don't know what your intentions are but if you don't lower your blade, I will show you what it means to threaten those I care about."

The Druid's blue eyes search mine in confusion before he slowly lowers the blade. As soon as I felt him move, I released the blade and used my magic to heal my hand before saying "Ambrose, tell your men to back down." 

Ambrose swallows hard, whether it's from fear or hungry, I'm not entirely sure. As soon as his men start to back off, he grits his teeth and says "The smell of your blood lingers in the air Eris. My command will only hold back so much. We need to move this somewhere else."

I sigh and say "I'm sure you have a room we can borrow..." Ambrose glares at the Druids before leading us to another room. As I follow Ambrose in, Kian slips his in behind me and reaches for my hand. I let him inspect it as all five Druids step into the room. 

They all look at the three of us, Witch, Vampire, and Demon, like we're a circus act before I look to their leader and ask "What the hell are you doing here?" He steps forward, glancing at Kian and Ambrose again before saying "I told you before, we came here to serve the Royal bloodline once again." 

They all take a knee again, instantly making my eye twitch as Ambrose and Kian watch them with frowns. I rub my face before saying "Look... even if what you say is true and this isn't some grand scheme to kill me and drain my powers, I'm not Royalty."

Kian lifts a hand but I quickly grab it and push it back down as I continue "What you're looking for isn't here. I'm a loner and that's how I like it. I don't have a castle or a coven so there isn't anything for you to serve or protect. I'm perfectly capable of protecting myself and those I care about so what you're offering is nothing I need or want. I'm sorry but I don't have time for all this."

The man in front grinds his teeth before saying "We've misunderstood... I apologize on behave of all my brothers but whatever it is you may need and desire, we're here." I frown in confusion as Kian says "Why does it sound like your offering to be her lovers?" 

I stare down at him blankly... at a complete loss as Kian and Ambrose do the same. Before any of us can say anything, the Druid in front looks up and says "That blade would have killed anyone else but your blood truly is from Queen Cara herself." 

I lift my hand before closing my fist and saying "Uh... uh... I think... hmmm." I turn to look at Kian for help but he seems to be just as broke. I glance over to Ambrose to see him barely containing his laughter making my face fall. 

I glare at him before I take a deep breath and say "I'm moved by... the things you've said but... I'm trying to find the right words." I rub the back of my neck as Kian suddenly says "She pardons you and your kind. You're no longer required to serve the Hallows Bloodline. You and your kind are free." 

I nod my head in agreement and point to Kian as I turn back to the Druid and say "What he said." I smile at the Druid in hopes of making my point but the Druid shakes his head and says "It doesn't work that way. On the next new moon, are binding will be complete." 

He and his men then all get up and disappear from the room like what they just said wasn't deeply disturbing or confusing... I squeak out "Binding? What did he mean by that?" I ask turning to look at Kian with worry. 

Kian's face is dark as he says "It's not an intimate binding it's a servitude binding... like a master and slaves or followers... Queen Cara had not made any of these before I was... Well, before I went to hell. I have no idea about any of this."

I blankly nod my head as Ambrose wipes the drop of blood off his shoe and says "As much as I'm enjoying this whole show, really, I am, BUT... Can we all move onto the more pressing issue?" I slowly turn to look at him as I ask "What?" 

Ambrose sighs and says "The wall... the wall! The thing that's opening up to gods knows where!!" I make an 'Ohhh' face as I say "Right... that. Let's go take a look." Ambrose throws his hands up in defeat as he walks out of the room. 

Kian seems to be angrily staring off into space as I tug on his shirt and pull him out of the room. As we walk into the very back room, the first thing that hits me is the super bright light coming in through the cracks! 

Ambrose hands us both sunglasses as he says "If any of my Vampires walk into this room, they turn to ash."