Angel Vicky

~Bonsoir~

~The Crest Family~

~Lady Diana Crest~
-Mother to Victoria-


~Alexander Crest~
-Father to Victoria-

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~The Moncourier Clan~

~James Moncourier~
-Brother to Victoria-


~Francois Moncourier~
-Father to James-

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Victoria was happy. For the first time in a long time. Vail gave her reason to smile. She rarely smiled after her father’s death. Just hearing those three words brought joy to her soul. She liked it when Vail kissed her forehead, it made her feel precious to him. It also reminded her of her father and subsequently how Vail could be as a father to a future daughter. It all just felt right. Their bond and connection to one another through hard times, still stood strong. Even without the promise of tasting her unique blood to keep him satisfied, he still wanted her for her.

She had her eyes closed when Sylvia’s voice snapped her out of her relaxed state. Her eyes shot open and focused on the beautiful lady that just entered. Someone Victoria did not recognise, thus assumed she was part of Vail’s clan. She was friendly enough when she approached to introduce herself. Victoria stood up by herself, feeling stronger to meet this woman as an equal and not as a weaker subject. She did not want to show weakness to anyone except Vail. Victoria was smiling up until Sylvia revealed whom she really was. Lady Macey. The woman Peter had chosen his son to marry. She remembered Vail explaining this arrangement to her and that he assured Victoria that he didn’t want to marry Sylvia. Her smile faded to a slightly anxious frown, she had no idea how Sylvia felt about Vail rejecting her for a former human. For all she knew Sylvia could see Victoria as a threat to be rid of so she could get Vail back. It was pretty obvious Vail had feelings for Victoria, holding her hand, being close and being the one who brought her back to life. News of her transformation must have spread far and wide by now.

When Vail explained why Sylvia was here, it eased Victoria somewhat because it sounded like Sylvia had been working selflessly at risk for both clans. “I see.” Victoria commented briefly. As Sylvia called Vail out on using her formal title and told Victoria to call her Sylvie, she nodded in acknowledgement of this request. It was apparent that Sylvia had gotten the picture that her former fiancé was besotted with Victoria by her wording towards Vail’s actions of not even bearing to part with Victoria to speak about the Wynters activities. But it was pertinent to her as well.

Lady Crest placed a hand on her chest in announcement. “Please…call me Victoria, Sylvie. I would like to hear this news as well. And I am sure my brother and the Moncourier clan would also.” Victoria was now the head of the Crest household and now also part of the Moncourier clan. “It concerns all of us here.” She reminded them that it was a united alliance against the Wynters, taking an authoritarian stance, trying to prove herself that she was a capable woman and could be a formidable leader. A prospective future Hygrace clan leader alongside Vail even. She turned to Vail. “We should call a meeting, including your mother if she feels upto it.” She turned back to Sylvia. “We were just about to go and check on the other Hygraces should you wish to accompany us?” She offered an invitation to the Lady, showing that she bared no ill-will toward her for being Vail’s former fiancé. In her eyes, she’d won Vail’s heart fair and square. Vail did not disclose himself as a taken man when they had first met, he viewed himself single at that point by no showing up with Lady Sylvia. Yet the way Sylvia only wanted to talk to Vail made her think there were other things she wanted to discuss with her lover and she felt uneasy about it and she didn’t want to be kept in the dark anymore like she was prior, which prompted her to think Vail was courting this other woman.

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Victoria had no words. She was just so grateful to be alive and here with Vail. She feared she would never see him again when she woke up in the afterlife or even be reborn into the future without him in her life. She could sense Vail’s excitement of watching her progress, she could hear his heartbeat faster with her stronger hearing capability. Was he impressed by her? Was he a little turned on by her newfound power when she gripped him? She hoped that she did. His smile also displayed his pleasure of seeing her do well.

She liked having him pull her into his side, to become as close as possible. It showed the strength of their bond already. That this was not just a fling or short-lived passionate affair. That they really cared about each other. She leaned against his body and he no longer felt that cold compared to her own body. She was now the same temperature and felt no difference between them. It would make things easier when touching. She was very prone to the cold as a human. She enjoyed being close to Vail without being caught or having to hide their affair from anyone.

She agreed with him to take a break. She would recuperate quickly though, fortunately. As he turned to look at her face, she looked up at him with bright violet eyes that sparkled gently. She smiled softly as he cupped her face with his hand ever so gently. She closed her eyes when their lips touched, savouring the moment. She had the opportunity to take her time with her relationship with Vail right now and so he was all she focused on. She let her breath sweep across his face delicately as they broke their chaste kiss. Just as sensual and as meaningful as their earlier passion fuelled smooches.

She stared into his eyes with awe. He still managed to give her butterflies from when they first touched. She was still amazed by him and his gallant actions during the battle that she recalled in her mind. “I’m so grateful the transformation worked.” She revealed her relief as she stroked his cheek with the back of her delicate hand. “I’m so relieved to be here with you. I love you Vail.” She reminded him of her loyalty and devotion to the vampire who stole her heart and gave her life.

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Thank you. :) I'll try to write something this weekend.

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They start inductions next week then classes full time from the 7th Sep. Then my studies restart end of Sep. Gonna be mega busy =/

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Exhausting. I cannot cope with my work load right now. I get home and my brain is totally fried. Hoping it gets easier once the kids are back at the college and things settle down...everyone wants a piece of me right now in preparing to come back covid safe. =_=

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Victoria felt silly for stumbling on her first step. She was a fully grown adult learning how to walk again. Walking was as natural as breathing. 'Come on you can do this..' She told herself. She smiled up at Vail as he held her up in his arms. She still couldn't believe this man was her lover. Ever since he became obsessed with her blood and she had seduced him in the tavern. She never imagined him caring about her in the way that he did now. She thought he had only wanted her for her blood but that had clearly changed over time. She wasn't sure when their predator, victim relationship changed from purely physical to something deeper, felt by the heart, but she was glad it did.

The Hygrace heir now called her his 'love'. That made her heart swell with affection for Vail. She could really see him as her husband, the way he cared for her now. The way they had worked together as a team against the Wynters. They would be a strong couple with a strong bond. Maybe even stronger than Peter and Katherine. Now Victoria could live as long as Vail, they could potentially become the next clan power couple, maybe even over the entire country. The Hygraces had lost some credibility to losing against the Wynters recently. They needed to regain its influence over the other clans. But they were not alone, they now had the Moncourier clan as allies thanks to Victoria's blood relation to them with her half-brother. Without their aid, they might have all died in London that fateful night.

She took another step, feeling stronger with resolve now that she had Vail's support and she knew he'd never let her fall, not now and not ever again. Then another step. She was determined to walk on her own by the end of the day. She needed to get the muscles moving and her new blood pumping around her body to make it function. She was now doing it, her body started to react, refueling itself as fast as she used energy. She felt as though she had taken several cups of coffee at the same time. It was a strange feeling of adrenaline. She felt like she could even be running by tomorrow.

Victoria grasped Vail's hand and squeezed it, which was a lot harder than her human strength. She did not know her own strength right now and would have to adjust. She did not yet feel that bloodthirst hunger, which was a good thing for her blood phobia. She then took another step and another after quick succession. "I'm doing it, Vail!" She seemed excited to make progress, then took three more steps before collapsing into his arms again. But she laughed about it. Vail was her rock, he was still alive, she was still alive miraculously after the transformation. She had a lot to be thankful for and positive about even in their time of hiding.

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Victoria could tell Vail was past caring about what his father thought of her and their relationship. Perhaps she could change his mind now she was one of them. Albeit not naturally born that way but she was a vampire nonetheless. Did that also mean Vail was now officially the Hygrace clan leader if his father was completely broken hearted to lead them with a clear head? Vail would be a capable leader and protector of his clan and she would support him best she could. Perhaps one day Victoria would become officially one of their clan members. It was all she could hope for.

She smiled as he revealed that he would appreciate her going with him. It suggested that he was still invested in her as a life mate, not just his personal squeeze but as someone he respected and valued the opinion of. This made her feel more appreciated by the vampire. He was not like any other man in society who did not feel the need for feminine support to take care of the matters of state. Perhaps in vampiric circles, females were seen just as strong and capable?

Victoria nodded lightly as Vail asked if she wanted to try to stand. She attempted to push herself toward the edge of the bed and swung her legs out to touch the ground. She had been changed into clean clothes by her mother, luckily. She wore a long lilac velvet dress befitting a Lady of nobility. She was a little shaky at first, planting her feet on the floor was slow and steady. She held onto Vail for support. She attempted to stand. Her leg muscles were still weak. As she slowly raised herself from the bed, she wobbled slightly. As she stood straight and thought she was stable enough, she took one step forward. And then her leg gave way and she fell into Vail's arms. She wasn't used to walking after her body was dead for a week. She sighed a little, she felt limited by her body. But she was determined to overcome this.

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Well it's just lockdown, work stress, and family struggles. I just feel very overwhelmed.