Diana nodded back to Vail as he acknowledged her as he left. She knew he’d be heading straight to Crest Manor. As did Ray, he watched him pass by with a scornful eye. He didn’t think Vail was good for the Lady Victoria, she was far too delicate to get involved with him and his dangerous world. Ray concluded that Vail Hygrace would be the death of her, and it would be a damn shame to waste such a precious life on a vampire that would just use her for her blood. Although he didn’t know the extent of Vail’s feelings for the human. It was unheard of in their ranks.

Lady Diana turned to Peter and Katherine. “Good evening, My Lord and Lady. I’m Diana Crest. Alexander’s widow and mother to Victoria. I know that things are tense between our two families, but I am sure you can appreciate we have one thing in common. We love our children and want the best for them. And as such, their safety is on the line.” She then presented them with the scroll of information. “I have here information regarding the Wynter’s movements. I was told they are your arch nemesis. And now I believe Lord Spencer is not happy with your son for pursuing my daughter….I think they will target him an your family when they get here within the next two weeks. It isn’t just Crest Manor and The Order that’s in danger, its[i] everyone[/i] in London…” She sighed as Peter seemed unimpressed.

“I did hope to continue the truce between our families that Alex struck up with you before his death. By extending a hand and offering this information freely.” She looked at them both sadly. They were lucky, they still had each other’s companion and life mate. She had lost hers and nearly lost her only daughter with the man she loved. She was the only thing she had left from his legacy. “I’m also grateful that you helped my daughter to recover her injuries that Spencer gave her.”

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Victoria was enjoying the silence in the house for once. Only listening to the roaring fire beside the porcelain tub. It was nice to have The Order outside on patrols or scouting for information. Now they were officially working together to stand up to the Wynters, she felt the tension had gone, finally. She wondered how her mother was getting on with the Hygrace clan leader and sighed as she knew he’d never accept her, even if she were turned into a vampire even. She lay back and closed her eyes, tying to rest her aching muscles. Although it would require an ice bath to reduce her bruises and swelling and she hated the cold.