Chapter 26

[Lillian!] Finally, I couldn’t keep my eyes open.

“You should be fine soon Tyrome,” I heard Evelyn Timmings say, “Oh great” I thought though if I had to be healed she was the best.

I didn’t know how long I was out, but I knew my head felt as if it had been stepped on a few thousand times. Finally, I managed to get my eyes open, though they felt like they weighed a ton. Scanning the room, I saw that both the Timings were there, though asleep on a near king-size bed. Suddenly, I was alert, and I could see that there were several more than just a few people in my now apparently three times as large apartment. Trying to rise off the floor, I groaned as a huge wave of nausea swept over me. Nearly falling, I felt a strong arm around me as I emptied the contents of my stomach. Ben was here, too. Shit, that was all I needed.

Finally, over my bout of sickness, I could swear that Ben was laughing at me. Turning, I saw that though he was trying not to, he was indeed laughing. “Alright, asshole,” I gasp at him, “I can let you see how it feels to have the shit beat out of you!”

Smiling even bigger, he said, “It’s good to see that you are almost back to normal with that attitude!”

Shaking my head, I looked at him like he was crazy, “I’m serious damn it, I haven’t taken a beating like this in several hundred years, just to rip part of him loose! Now, maybe you can tell me what you meant when you said that name. As far as I know, I have never known a Lillian. Father never went with any females,” here I hung my head, whispering, “I never knew my mother, nor did Father ever tell me who she was.”

Ben’s face suddenly took a serious look to it, “I cannot tell you then, I made a promise to him and her centuries ago. A promise that even I cannot break; though if she is where she can, she can tell you.” Looking directly into my eyes Ben said, “That is if you can Lillian, I know things were never well in the family but does he not deserve to know?”

Suddenly I felt a presence within me that I hadn’t before then an older woman’s voice came out of my mouth. “Don’t push it Ben! You as well as I, know the consequences of that knowledge, leave it alone!”

“I can’t, Lillian. He deserves to know. I am the closest to family he has ever had. Don’t you think it is time?” Ben asked, almost begging. Shit, who was this Lillian that she could almost frighten Ben like that?

“Uh, excuse me, but I am right here, just fucking tell me!” I told both of them.

“You stay out of this!” Ben hissed at me.

“That’s enough, damn it!” I heard the female voice say. “You’re right. He deserves to know, but not now, soon, but not now.” With that, the presence was gone, as was the voice, holy crap, I felt nothing of the woman at all. Search as hard as I could. I felt nothing, and this had to be an extremely powerful being if I couldn’t feel her within me.

Ben was shaking his head as he moved away, but I also noticed that he was trembling. Who in the hell had this much power over Ben?

Finally, off the floor, I saw that the entire council was there. I couldn’t even look at Cloe. I was already enough of a freak as it was, but this had to have her looking at me even harder. After what I did, I wasn’t sure if she wouldn’t be trying to kill me again. Yup, I thought about a normal month. For me, everything was all screwed up and falling apart.

Then I noticed that there were several Vampires in the room, as well as Timmings clan mages. The thing is, they all felt human. What in the hell was going on? I get the shit kicked out of me, and everyone shows up to cheer him on? As my face twisted into a rage, Celina touched me on the shoulder. “We still have to finish our discussion.” Sighing, I nodded as we moved into the only empty room in the house. I guessed it was going to be like this for the rest of the day.

“Look, Celina,” I started when I turned back toward her. Launching herself at me, she met my lips on her own. Sliding my arms around her, I let my hands drift lower to her firm backside.

Breaking the kiss, she smiled at me seductively, “Their discussion is over. I may not remember all that happened back then, but I do remember how much I loved you.” Here she lowered her eyes, “I find that I still do, Tyrome, don’t answer now, just,” taking a gulp, she went on, “Just know that I love you, ok?” Celina walked out, leaving me standing there like a stunned idiot. I remember the Doctor telling me it was all her, but I thought it was another of his lies.

Ok, this was another shock. I saw that Ben was smiling weirdly, as were a few others, “Shut up, all of you. Thank you to all of you who came. I fought Cedric again. It was different, but I weakened him again, though I am afraid that this next battle will be here. I need everyone safe. I am suspending the school ‘til it is over.” I looked at Tom and Ben, “If I don’t make it, I trust that you and your clan,” I turned toward Lord Vidon, “and your clan will finish this.” They all nodded, “If you’ll excuse me, I need to rest before he breaks free.” Again, all nodded, and then they all started to flash out. Finally, I was alone, well, with Cloe and Celina.