0335: The Vampire’s Daughter, Book Four

Night had come back late and left early for several days. She was afraid that Thomas' tentacles reached into Elizabeth's new coven. But, after several days without questions or impact, she felt comfortable enough to meet with Thomas about the ruse she was perpetrating on Sabastian's behalf.

Again she found herself knocking on Thomas' door while he was attempting to console himself through sexual distraction. “What?” she heard screamed out.

She opened the door and walked in. “I have some important information that I must discuss with you,” she said, looking to the side. At one point she had taken part willingly in Thomas' trysts, but he had grown tired of her after she had participated in the rape of Elizabeth. She knew very well that Thomas' actions, both his new found penchant for sexual exploits and exploitation, and his decision to find partners other than her, were related to his impotent reaction to Sabastian when he saved Elizabeth that night that seemed so long ago. Night knew that she had seen a side of Thomas that he did not want anyone to see and while Thomas needed her, he did not necessarily want her involved in his life as she was before.

Standing up from the bed he asked, “What is it that you need to share.”

“This is important, I would appreciate if you would ask the...” she paused, not sure what to say, but decided on “others to leave.”

“So be it,” Thomas said, waving his hand. The group left, though Night noticed that it was an entirely new collection of concubines.

“What happened to the others?” She asked, as she watched them leave.

“I grew tired of them.”

“So you killed them?”

“Yes,” he said without emotion. “You have something to tell me.”

“I'd appreciate if you would put some clothing on.”

He grabbed a robe and sarcastically asked, “Better?”

“I have found the place where Elizabeth goes.”

“Yes?” Thomas asked excitedly.

“She does not go every day. She seems to be bringing food with her. It is a multi-story building with a storefront on the lower level. The top, which is some sort of apartment, appears to be vacant. However, I suspect she has the girl there.”

“The girl? That little imp that Sabastian is so damn concerned about?”

“I believe so.”

“So that's how she's keeping him in check and on her side. But they've had a falling out. He's back to living in his own home,” Thomas was looking around keenly, plotting in his mind.

Night was well aware of Sabastian's move, and she replied, “It would seem that they have had a falling out. I am not completely certain of how much damage their relationship has taken, however. So, if you could save the little girl for Sabastian, you might find the wedge to break them apart.”

“Save?” Thomas asked quizzically.

Night wasn't sure why she said it either. It was both out of character for her and clearly nothing Thomas would ever consider. “Sabastian is both very powerful and very volatile, as we've both seen. I though it would be more prudent to remain on his good side, if you will,” she said, in an attempt to explain her choice of words.

“I don't want to befriend the cannibal thespian, I want to control him and use him against Elizabeth.”

“I understand that desire,” Night said, “but there are risks that come with that choice. We've seen how powerful he is. I am afraid if he were to turn on us, on you, the results would be deadly.”

“He has some twisted relationship with that little girl, so long as I control her I control him,” Thomas said loudly and angrily.

Night was relieved that her charade was going so well. “As you wish. I am sure you are correct,” she said compliantly. “I recommend we deal with the little girl discreetly and gently.”

“Why?”

“She is a child. I upset her, or worse, and you risk upsetting Sabastian. Without her, your plan falls apart.”

“True. What do you suggest?”

Night replied, “As I said, Elizabeth doesn't visit the apartment every day. So there is always a day between her visits. I will continue to watch and then, a day after her visit, we can make an appearance and take the child, if she is there.”

“Yes!” Thomas said deviously. Night was shocked at how gullible he was. His present state was clearly impacted by recent events in a materially negative way.

“I will go back to watching the apartment and report back when it is safe. We will go within the next few days.”

“Yes,” Thomas replied, sending a shiver down Night's spine.

[The Vampire’s Daughter: An ongoing vampire story. Copyright Reuben Gregg Brewer, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. All rights reserved.]