We'd sailed to Italy eventually, but not before returning to London for my mother. Some of the other girls had joined us, too. We probably had enough money to run our own country. Instead, we'd bought a somewhat modest house on the Amalfi coast, overlooking the shining sea. We'd gifted homes to the others, too. It was more than enough. We certainly didn't want to draw attention to ourselves. But then again, most of the local people barely batted an eye when Jonah bought fine wine and sweet pastries.
It was hard to process what we'd been through. Mother hadn't believed me when I'd told her. It didn't matter. I knew it had bonded Jonah and I in a way that few people would ever understand.
Eventually, we left the bedroom, walking hand in hand down to the closest beach through the steep streets. The houses around us had roofs of deep magenta and burgundy. When the sun set, it made the whole town look like burnished gold.
Jonah wore fine trousers and a shirt whilst I wore the latest fashion, clad in a light cream dress that was designed to keep me cool under the Mediterranean sun. We were still struggling with the language, but we'd get there in time.
The sun melted along the horizon, sinking into the water, seeming to peel apart like an orange. I'd never get bored of the sight. It filled my heart to the brim, especially with Jonah by my side.
We made this walk every evening.
“I've been thinking about our time on that godforsaken island,” Jonah said, his fingers squeezing mine.
I frowned. “Oh yes?”
“That Vampire blood could cure so many things. After all my years working with the old alchemist, I stopped believing any potion could have such powers.” Jonah's brows drew together. “But now I know it exists...it's hard to forget it.”
“And what would you do Jonah? Sell it at the market?” I teased.
He smiled, shaking his head suddenly. “You're right, it's a mad idea.”
We walked on, side by side, soon arriving on the small rocky beach. “You look quite beautiful tonight, Mrs Madigan.” Jonah pushed a lock of hair behind my ear and I dipped my head shyly. It was still strange having adopted his surname. But I loved the sound of it.
The light extinguished on the horizon and a sigh parted from my lips. So much love in my heart didn't seem possible.
“From the sea to the stars, Jonah.” I stepped closer and he repeated our little saying back to me before the gap closed between our lips.
“From the sea to the stars, Evangeline.”
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THE VAMPIRE GAMES NOVELLAS
A GAME OF VAMPIRES (SERIES PREQUEL)
THE VAMPIRE GAMES: SEASON 1
V GAMES
V GAMES: FRESH FROM THE GRAVE
V GAMES: DEAD BEFORE DAWN
THE VAMPIRE GAMES: SEASON 2
WOLF GAMES
WOLF GAMES: ISLAND OF SHADE
WOLF GAMES: SEVERED FATES
THE RISE OF ISAAC SERIES
CREEPING SHADOW
BLEEDING SNOW
TURNING TIDE
WEEPING SKY
FAILING LIGHT
THE RISE OF ISAAC NOVELLAS
FALLING FIRE (PART ONE)
FALLING FIRE (PART TWO)
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