to get out of the car and I studied the house. The ancient oak trees surrounded it, giving lots of shade, a key thing for a coven of vamps. They all could tolerate sun of course but that didn’t mean they liked it very much. Security lights came on at each corner of the house and I could see that just beyond the grass was the swamp. I read some about New Orleans and its mysterious swamps. I knew it was infested with hungry alligators and God only knew what else lived in there.
“It’s so huge and beautiful.” I said to Will as we waited for Doc and the others to make sure all was secure before we got out of the car.
“This is the house Doc’s wife picked out, a long time ago. He never had the heart to sell it. I think keeping this house and maintaining it, is his way of honoring her.” Will smiled as he looked up at the stately old place.
“I bet your right that sounds like Doc.”
“It’s very secluded too, so it’s always been a safe haven for the coven, from humans any way. It has always felt like home to me, even though I spent more time up north than here. My childhood home is just in town, if it’s safe I will show it to you later this week.” I leaned on his arm and squeezed it lovingly.
“I would love that.” I thought I felt him shake a little. I worried he was coming down with something too. “Are you ok?” I asked softly.
“Sure yeah, the flight’s got me shook up some. I’m fine don’t worry love.” He kissed me as Doc opened the car door.
“All clear kid’s its ok to get out.” I was so glad to get out of moving things, my stomach was uneasy and I was tired. Will and I quickly went into the house or mansion rather. It was dimly lit to my surprise, I knew it had electricity.
“They keep it like that; the elders that stay here are fond of the dim lights.” Will squeezed my hand seeing the odd look on my face at all the candles. I held his hand as we followed one of the coven members upstairs. When I say stairs, I think it must have been five flights. I was beat by the time we got to my room.
Will opened the door to a very lavish suite. I had a massive cherry wood four-poster bed, and my own bathroom and sitting room. The walls were covered in elegant floral wallpaper and the curtains were done in a heavy lace and pink velvet. It had its own fireplace and I was happy to see it was going since I was cold.
“Do you like it, if not we have many others to choose from.” Will smiled. “Doc wanted you closer to his rooms and mine so we can keep an eye on you.”
“Oh keep an eye on me?” I smirked.
“No, not like that, your health you nut!” He laughed.
“I know, I was kidding. This is perfect; it’s like a five star hotel, not a bed room.” I walked around the room, admiring all the pictures and decorations. “Are these antiques?” I asked looking at a hairbrush, which looked like it was never used, it had a carved bone handle.
“Yes, they are all original to the house, many over 190 years old, some even more because Doc brought them here.”
I sat down on the bed and sank right in; it was like a giant pillow. “Wow!”
“Down comforter.” Will winked at me. “Mom demands every room has one, she say’s we only sleep a few hours a day, so it better be comfortable.”
“I like that; this is the softest thing I have ever felt.” I laid back and sighed. Will took my hand and pulled me back up slowly. He took my face into his hands and stared lovingly into my eyes.
“This will all be over soon. I promise Doc will get all this figured out with Leo and the Dark coven.”
“I know. I just don’t want anyone getting hurt. I can’t stand the idea of any of the coven members getting hurt or worse because of me.” I looked down at my hands sadly thinking how I disrupted the entire coven, making them have to come down here.”
“No, don’t feel like that. It’s more about me and Doc. Leo’s after us and because I love you, he has dragged you into it.” He