『XI. Outset』

  Hannah and Blair went out the way in silence . The girl looked at the scenery out the car window without paying attention , but soon awakens when he begins to see a class neighborhood , but still maintained the Victorian times . The street was deserted , but some people were watching what was happening from the window of their homes .

- Mom, where are we?

- This is the old Victorian neighborhood , Red Britain . The friend of his father, Duke Whistler , the lives around here .

- And he is ...

- Absolutely.

  The old hunter stopped in front of the most luxurious house on the block , where a young butler opened the door and greeted the guests happily and led to the living room . Blair did not seem comfortable with the situation , but Hannah was too familiar with the circumstances . Perhaps it was the years she spent living with Benjamin , the girl thought as she accepted a biscuit .

- Hannah Lockwood ! Long time , no?

- Hello , Duke ! This is Blair.

  Duke approached Blair to take a closer look . It was different than she expected . If not for the gray hair , no one would ever say he was older . because his features were still a young adult and his posture was perfectly erect , like a Victorian noble should be. The green eyes were bright and experienced people to indicate what he really was. Duke walked in circles around her , examining every square inch to a stop in front of Blair . He walked over and gently sniffed her face .

- I recognize the smell and blue tone those eyes anywhere, truly is the tiny Half Blood Benjamin ... You did a good job , Hannah , I'm surprised . But still do not understand why you have come here , I'm sure it is not just a casual visit.

  Hannah named Duke chats and told him all that had passed by Matthew and Scarlet . The vampire understand the circumstances and Hannah Blair and led to a room which was upstairs . The girl lay down reluctantly and let Duke use his powers to make her fall asleep.

  With that he entered her mind and found a barrier that had been placed for the soul of Benjamin . Anyone who did not know him intimately , certainly could not pass that way , however , as they were close friends , it would not be a problem. He moved to the depths of the subconscious Blair and found the soul of the deceased vampire Benjamin Sky .

- Duke ?

- Benjamin ? It's good to see you again .

- Ditto . What you want in the mind of my daughter ?

- Hannah was concerned with the testimony of two newcomers , Matthew Lloyd and Scarlet Knight , who tried to get into her mind.

  Benjamin snorted , unhappy .

- Those two have no reason to be near my daughter, let alone get into her mind. They are enemies and traitors . When the host , they gave the blow and knocked me down not too little . I'm still grateful to you for that day .

- That's what friends do , do not worry . But ... What are your intentions , anyway?

- I want to protect her from them . You know she is my sole heir and therefore a threat to the Supreme . I decided to take care of her until the day arrives.

  Duke thought for a moment .

- Is not that cruel? She is happy as is and throw it in this war is something cold on his part , considering the love and protective instinct you have for her.

- I'll still be with her and my power will absorivdo through her when the time is right . A part of him she already assimilated . Now , I have left is to wait .

- I still see the care and affection you have for her , will not discuss his plans, but have someone who would like a response .

- You can connect it to me ?

- Unfortunately not .

- Then tell her I 'll be in touch with her tonight .

  Duke nodded and prepared to return .

- What happened ? What did he say ?

- He said he will contact you tonight and will explain everything . I think he knows what he's doing and I support that . His motives are unquestionable .

  Hannah agreed with a nod and Blair still thrashed from side to side, struggling to wake up and undo the power of Duke on her. When I finally woke up , did not ask anything or say a word until they return home. Hannah was not surprised silence daughter , but was worried about what it would be at the mercy of plans Benjamin . He had always been a quiet man who knew what to do , but what if it all goes wrong ? And if the only heir of Sky Clan had also a painful doom ?