Crimson Night

Epilogue

I watched as the children ran around. I wished that I could be with them, that I could watch them play from up close, but I didn't belong. My great-great-great grandchildren laughed at their kids.

Grayson had died a century ago, and my children passed away fifty. I didn't really belong in my family, since I was the only one alive. It hurt; it hurt so bad that I just wanted to end it all. All of my friends, my family, they were all dead. I clenched my jaw and walked away from the family.

Charles was throwing a party, and he invited me. It wasn’t the first time, but for once, I was going to take him up on the offer. I missed my family, especially my Gray, but I had to move on. I had to become the vampire I was meant to be.

It just wasn’t fair. Maya got to die with her mate, as did Liam. Cain and Elysia were vacationing somewhere, living their immortal lives together. Elysia’s Elven blood kept her alive for eternity. I was the only one who had to watch her love die, and then had to watch her own children die. There was no pain like burying your own children.

My phone vibrated.

“Hello?”

“How are you doing?” Elysia asked.

“I'm fine…”

“Lana, don't lie. I know today is the anniversary.”

“It sneaks up on me every year…our wedding anniversary isn’t even this bad.”

“I know.”

“You should be enjoying your vacation, not comforting me.”

“But you need it, he was you mate. I know it’s been a hundred years since his passing, but it still hurts.”

“You're telling me. It kills me, Elysia.”

“I know, Lan, I know. You're going to the Castle tonight, right?”

“Yeah.”

“Have fun, he would want that. He would hate you living in misery.”

“I know, but I loved him so much…and then when the kids went…I just, I wanted to give up.”

“I know, Lana, I was there. I was the one who brought you out of that.”

“And for that I am ever grateful.”

“Then repay me by having fun, ok?”

“Ok.”

“I have to go, Cain is getting impatient. Have fun.”

“You too.” I smiled and then hung up the phone.

I had to keep living, to keep going, even though Grayson was gone. Maybe tonight would be the night I finally got over his death.

Besides, I knew I was going to be happy, seeing Charles no matter what. I smiled to myself and then headed to the castle.