Chapter Forty-One

"It`s ok, I will calm your curiosity. This lovely woman's name is Anastasia Adams and she is my fiancé."

I looked at him shocked. What the hell? Fiancé? When did this happen?

"Do you have any questions?"

The room fell silent once more and he then continues back with the meeting. Once it was over, everyone left the room leaving us alone.

"Your fiancé huh?"

"What`s wrong with what I said? Did you not see how those men were looking at you?"

"I thought you said you were going to be home a lot more?"

"I am, this is my last day at the office and I asked you to meet me here because we are going to have a meeting with the hunters.

"What?" My heart dropped. Well if it could, it would.

"Ana, don't look like that. It was bound to happen. If we don't come to an agreement with them, we may have to move. Also while we are there you can talk to him and whatever you two have going on."

"Grab our purse and let`s go."

I followed him all the way to the car. He opened the passenger door and I got in.

"When we arrive do not speak so much. You are my weapon and shield. Other vampires will be there as well."

When we arrived, I noticed that we were at Brandon`s mother house. This day is getting even more worse as the day go by. As we pull up, Brandon is standing on the porch.

"We have been waiting for you."

"Stuck in a meeting."

Brandon walked around back, and we followed. We walked into the garage and I watched Brandon as he pulled open a door on the floor. A secret entrance to an underground facility. While, walking down the hall, there was about six rooms in total. He opens up the door and I find Brandon`s mother, his sister Brayla, Le`Stat, and Sonya sitting at the table.

"Well look who decided to show up." Sonya spit through her teeth.

"Can we just get this shit over with?" Dragan said.

"Indeed," said Brayla.

We all took our seats and began to address the issue at hand.

"Most of you may know who I am but for those who do not, my name is Beth and I am the leader of the roman hunters. We are all gathered here today to propose a compromise between each other existence. We propose that vampires no longer hunt and kill humans but instead, use a blood bank for food supply."

"That blood is diluted and lacks taste," said Sonya.

"Lacks Flavor? Are you fucking kidding me bloodsucker?" Brayla exploded.

Le`Stat interrupted Sonya before she spoke. "you are right, flavor is not a necessity. The real concern is living in peace with no blood shed. Drinking from a blood bank will satisfy our hunger. It`s just an acquired that we would have to get used to."

"And how would we get these blood banks to do business with us. Blood banks around here only do with business with hospitals, other blood banks, or facilities that have the proper certifications and license," spoke Dragan.

I look over to Brandon when I felt Dragan place his hand on mines. His look was tense and unsettled.

"We have all that handled. My family and I own a couple and we have one in the area that we do not mind sparing to accommodate your needs." Brandon tone was stern. I can hear the jealousy radiating from his voice. Dragan noticed it too from the smirk on the corner of his mouth.

"And will you hunters be handling the blood bank for us vampires?" Dragan smirk grew into a smile as he caressed my hand.

"Yes and no. We will be partners. My daughter Brayla will work with one of you vampires," said Beth.

"That`s a wonderful idea Beth, Anastasia what do you say? Is this a good fit for you?" Le`Stat smiled.

Everyone looked in my direction, waiting for my response. "My apologies, but I cannot accept this." He is messing with me again.