Chapter XLVI

The tension rises a little with the arrival of the guests, the host invites them to his private office, this time he does not invite Secundina, but Jonathan is requested, Jano, Secundina, Artemisa, Ramses remain silent looking at the corridor that leads to the office.

• "It's probably because of the murders," Jano says.
• "Did they start again?" the Mexican woman asks.
• No, they're going to talk about the cause," says Ramses. "Forgive my lack of manners. I'm Ramses, consort of Daedalus." He greets Secundina.
• I didn't know werewolves could get married.
• My dear, I'm not a werewolf, I'm a vampire like the rest of my family, Daedalus being the oldest and tallest of the three, his brother Cy.
• I am Secundina García Anguamea.
• I know who you are, my dear – he gives her a kiss on the cheek – I found out from your daughter, I would like to talk to you privately, because by now you should be dead.
• Long story, depends on how you look at it.
• Perks of being immortal, don't you think? Ladies, could you provide us with a place to talk privately?
• “What do you think of the garden?” Jano suggests.

• Perfect, I love cold nights, don't you?

The way he looks at her, his voice somewhere between mysterious and sensual, makes Secundina's treacherous legs start to tremble.

• Yes, they are my favorites, especially when accompanied by a good coffee.
• Don't worry, ladies, I know the way out to the garden. We'll stop by the kitchen for your coffee.

The Egyptian places his right hand on her back heading to the kitchen, the guest requests service, leads her out of the house, the cold moonless night, accompanied by stars and city lights, in sip, in sip they begin the conversation, Ramses realized, but she did not, that they are observed from a distance by Elián.

Standing looking through the window as Secundina laughs out loud.

• He's never laughed like that with me. Why? Those books they sent you were the only ones they could find.
• "How do I know you're not lying?" Daedalus's eyes turn blood red.

William slams his palms against the granite desk.

• It is a very big offense that you do not believe his word.
• As far as I understand, Elián was taken out of Petra more dead than alive, he doesn't even know what really happened.
• Everything found there was burned except for those books. – It's Cyrus who speaks in a halting tone.
• Let's calm things down - says the oldest of the werewolves without taking his eyes off Secundina - Daedalus, Cy, we have been at peace for centuries, being friends, collaborating with each other, and even protecting each other. Why would I start a conflict over a book, which could very well lead us all to extinction?

Cy, sitting cross-legged in Elian's chair, pondering the Greek's words.

Elian's passion

• It's true we've been allies for centuries, but it's also true that it's not in our best interest to be at odds with each other. But that book is important.
• “What book?” Jonathan asks.
• He who can use the teachings to manipulate the dead.
• The Book of the Dead? Does it exist?
• Yes, Lucifer himself wrote it.
• Wow, I thought that was a myth.
• As are we. – Cy stands face to face with Elián – I'm going to trust you, I don't want betrayals.
• I offer and expect the same. Neither of them raises a hand against the other. – the werewolf king and Lilith's youngest son shake hands.
• I didn't have the pleasure of meeting you - Cy says to Jonathan - a pleasure - he greets him, his voice is so sensual that it doesn't go unnoticed by Jonathan - I am Cy Lilin, youngest son of Lilith, the first wife.

The voice echoed in Jonathan's senses, for a few moments his blue eyes turned opaque and full of lust.

• Nice to meet you Jonathan Atohi – still looking into your eyes.
• I think I'm starting to understand you a little, big brother," he says as he lets go of the American's hand.
• "You'd better leave the child alone, he already has an owner," Elián steps between the two. "Or would you rather let Emilia go? I'd be happy to," the Greek says with a smile.
• "Huh? No, she's mine." He looks down, embarrassed.
• Leave me alone with Cy, Elián demands. Everyone leaves.
• Daedalus, brother, go with Ramses, he has not stopped flirting with Secundina.

• "Hmph! You can't leave these men alone for a moment," he leaves the office angrily.
• Cy, I would be incapable of betraying you, but if I've learned anything in these two years, it's that I'm not the father of others. If someone outside my house betrays you, I won't intervene.
• Your words move me to the heart. – takes the place of the Greek.
• You didn't know you had a heart.
• I have it, although it no longer beats like yours. If you ever hear about the book, please send it to me. We've been looking for followers of Zacchaeus's teachings until yesterday, and we've finally got five.
• Thank you. – he brings his right hand to his chest where the scar is.
• I can help with that, if you make it clear.
• I have never been vain, but since I found out she is alive, that she accepted me – she sees Daedalus arrive with Ramses and Secundina – I want to be perfect for her.
• The miracle of love, and she wants to be perfect for you? – locks the door, closes the curtains, takes off his jacket, shirt – I don't like people to see me when I'm working, especially without clothes.

Remove sweater and shirt.

• What are you going to do to me? You know I shouldn't drink from you. She doesn't need to change to be perfect, she already is. In my eyes, she is.
• Just because my blood is poison to you doesn’t mean I can’t help you, with the right dose… – she bites her wrist a little as blood emanates and lets it fall on the scar – just a little, I don’t want to see my “brother-in-law” sad.
• I've never understood why Daedalus is my brother's lover.
• Because of his attractiveness, she fell in love with his wild side and can't forget when she saw him in the arena transformed into that enormous beast, especially when she saw him become a man, that one ninety, his black eyes, his body bathed in blood.