of them are involved per say, but as Followers they are at risk.”
“Risk?’ Roth blurted out; Taylor elbowed him in the ribs.
“Let then tell us when Doc gets here man, hang on ok!” Taylor scolded.
“Fine.” Roth was ticked off at Taylor now.
“Easy you two, Doc’s on his way up here now.” Pratt sighed as he sat down by the window.
He seemed tired, if that were possible since he was a vamp. I knew he and Doc had been under immense pressure, it had to be wearing on them somewhat. The tension was thick in the air, as nobody said a word. I knew Leo had to have been making threats or something, it would only make sense after Sayann and I escaped and Roth killed Todd.
Doc came in, a very tense smile on his face. That told me all I needed to know. This news he had, the “thing” we had to discuss was not good at all.
“Ok… glad we got you all together here. Corrine, how are you this morning?” He asked.
“Doing really well Doc.” I faked a smile. I felt Will squeeze my hand gently.
“Wonderful, I am happy to hear that.” He looked at all of us then at Pratt. “Well, best to get on with it then I suppose.”
“Yes, let’s get this done, the weathers going to get worse shortly Doc.” Pratt frowned, again looking outside.
“I have been in contact with Leo and the Dark coven elders. It seems they are not willing to allow for peace between the covens. I tried my best to talk some sense into Leo, but as usual he is violent and irrational.”
“What is he saying?” Will’s strained voice cut in. He was holding my hand tighter now, and I wiggled it free. He quickly apologized to me, and looked back to Doc.
“He’s hell bent on revenge, the past events have complied, and he has been building up his hatred for me and my coven. Vincent’s death, at my hand, Todd’s death at Roth’s hand and the fact Corrine and one of his own Sayann, escaped him as set him off.” He sighed.
“Leo has wanted to hurt me and make my life a living hell ever since I refused to join his coven long ago. I have tried to avoid him and his coven for years. The whole issue with Vincent, really set things off. I regret the day I turned him He promised to abide by the Followers code, but as we here all know he did not.” He took a deep breath, before he went on.
“I believe the reason he became Leo’s favorite was because he was linked to me. Leo always felt he might have some hold on me if he had Vincent in his coven. The fact he wants William back with the Dark coven worry’s me greatly.”
“Why does he want William back so badly, if you don’t mind me asking Doc?” Sayann innocently asked. I knew she did not know all the details of the complicated relationship Vincent had with William.
“Well, it’s simple. William is the last blood link to Vincent that Leo has. Leo as I said he viewed Vincent has his favorite and possible successor, so now he wants the closest thing to him that he can get, and that is William. It seems Vincent was being groomed by Leo to be the next head elder, when Leo moved on to Europe.”
“Both evil.” I muttered to myself, but messed up and said it aloud.
“Yes Corrine, evil in the worst, most powerful sense I’m afraid.” Doc said sadly. A frown creasing his perfect pale face.
“Leo also mentioned you when we spoke. He feels you should be destroyed. I think I have told all of you this at one time or another, that he hates half bloods. The Dark coven hunt’s them. Leo feels they are a disgrace to all vampires and should not be allowed to live. The only reason he tolerates William’s half-blooded status, is because he is one of Vincent’s creations. Any other half bloods they come upon are simply highly desired meals, as we know from the McClain’s loss in Europe.”
“When will the McClain’s arrive?” Lydia asked, looking to Pratt, as he was the connection to them.
“They have decided to join us later, when we get to New Orleans. They feel stopping here will serve no purpose while we are busy with Corrine’s family and so on.”
“New Orleans?” Lydia gasped; she voiced the shock we all felt.
I couldn’t imagine why on earth we