Chapter 272 - 272 Luna and Ryan's Past

"You are not wrong. It would be hard to take the crown, but something happened, and the princess no longer remembered everything from the past, and now that the memories are returning, she will have to take that place. That will place her on a pedestal of danger. What if I said that she needs more guards? Would you be willing to help her?" Yuki watches Adam.

"Wait… That sounds just like your story. So then that is the real reason that the throne was left open. I am assuming that is because of something that happened to her. I will not say anything that would get you found out as for being a guard. Furthermore, I am willing. Might as be useful while I try to sort out my mate thing." Adam sighed before continuing to eat his sandwich.

"It is true; royalty had it f.u.c.k.i.n.g rough. I have started to assemble a team, so I think that we will be able to take it all back by the next full moon. The main thing is that everyone is on the same page, and we all work together." Yuki picks up a cupcake that had a pale green icing and slowly licked the icing.

Cedric watching Yuki's actions, narrowed his eyes at her. "Yes, I think now that you have gotten in touch with all those that I remember being on your side, we will be able to do the right thing. It is time to be inaugurated. This means that I will also be included in this. Since you are my life partner and I, b.a.r.e your blood bond." He touches over his heart.

Giggling, Yuki finishes l.i.c.k.i.n.g a majority of the icing off the cupcake before carefully peeling the wrapper away and eating the moist red velvet cupcake. "It is true we will be inaugurated together. It is finally time. OH! Where is my memory vial for the day?"

Cedric waved his hand, and a vial floated in front of Yuki. "This is an easier one to go through. I will give you another if you are doing okay but remember that you can't have too many, or you run a risk of hurting yourself."

Adam looked at the floating vial. "You are not a simple being yourself, Cedric. I know that you have mentioned it before, but I am surprised the more I watch. Not that I think that it is a bad thing. I will sever both of you well."

Yuki grabbed the vial, popped the cork off, drank the blood, and lays down on Cedric's l.a.p. Her vision goes black, and the vial falls to the ground but doesn't break.

~Past Memory~

Cedric came to the door and knocked. When the door opened, he saw a blushing Yuki at the door. She was wearing a more simple silk red dress the came down to the floor. The top looked like it was wrapped around her body. "Good Evening, Princess." Cedric bows to Yuki then enters the manor.

Yuki beams in happiness. "I have been waiting for your arrival since I was told that you would be coming this evening. I tried to look more m.a.t.u.r.e. What do you think about this dress? Do you think it is too much?" Yuki slowly spun in front of him.

"Too much? Never. You look absolutely stunning in that dress. Did you acquire it recently? I have never seen you wear something like this before." Cedric took a step forward and held onto her waist.

"Mother took me shopping when I said I would like to get some new dresses. We looked for a few hours at Micheal's shop. Did you know that he finally found a potential mate?" Yuki wrapped her arm around his back and looked up at him.

"I had heard that there was a potential, but there was no indefinite confirmation. I am glad that he found someone. It was hard because you know that the branch families wanted to take over the main branch. Luna is too f.u.c.k.i.n.g crafty to let that happen. Cedric starts leading her to the dining room.

"Although it is true, I would rather you say that I am a strategist. There is no way that I will let others take what is rightfully ours away, and that includes family. Although Micheal's love is a human. You know how rare it is for royalty to find the one. Sometimes it takes centuries before the one pops into your life. Look at Ryan and me, for example. We are a thousand years apart, but that didn't deter me from finding him. Although that elders w.h.i.n.ed and bitched that I was ruining the throne but staying single. They tried all sorts of shit. Leaving slaves in my quarters, sending other family males to the house to make me fall in love." Luna shrugged her shoulders.

Ryan came up behind Luna, giving her a hug. "You know that I was a vampire, to begin with, and that it was I that fell hopelessly in love with you. I was supposed to be another trick tribute. Once I heard what the stupid plan, I ran away in the middle of the night. Luna was walking in the garden when I accidentally ran into her. Catching before she fell, I apologized."

"I was trying to get away from all the pressure. The pressure that was being placed on me as the Princess of Darkness. I was supposed to be married already and taking over the crown with my love. I have known that there was a possibility that my so-called family would pull some shit, but I didn't think that they would send a full vampire as a tribute. When I saw Ryan, I was floored, and I instantly fell." Luna covers her cheek, sighing.

"You weren't worried about the age gap between you and Father?" Yuki looks at her mother curiously.

"Nope. Age is just a number. It is what is in your heart that matters. When you find the one, you will know. Your heart races; when you separate, you get upset, the blood is exquisite, and most of all, you would rather be with them than anyone else." Luna smiled and looked at Ryan, "I asked your father for his name after he steadied me."

"I told your mother, my name was Ryan. I could feel the pull towards this girl that I saved. I didn't know who she was. That I was a tribute for this girl, I had saved. I asked her why can't I have her as my mate?" Ryan smiled happily.

"It was at that moment that I told him if he wanted me, I would be willing. So we ran away to a cottage in the woods. That was where we completed the bond in one night. Biting each other, tasting the blood on each other's lips, and well-m.a.k.i.n.g. .l.o.v.e." Luna blushes at the last part.

"It is lovely that in the end, the two of you got together. I have never minded the age difference between Yuki and me. It is as you said, age is just a number. I will never be able to die, and that makes me an ideal partner for a vampire." Cedric was sipping on the coffee that had been brought to him.

Ryan nods his head, "that is just one of the many reasons that you are perfect for Yuki. Yuki, the sun is rising. Maybe you should go to sleep in your room?"

Yuki let out a yawn but shook her head. "I want to stay with Cedric." She rests her head on his l.a.p before passing out.

"What is the real reason you called me here shortly before sunset?" Cedric's eyes narrowed at the happy couple, "it can't possibly have to do with your love story."

Luna and Ryan shared a knowing look. "There is something that will be happening in the next few days. We have decided to send Yuki away without her memories. I know how much you love each other. We will get her to break the building bond one last time. Then I will seal her memories. We can't let him have that power over you anymore. Just look at what the damage he has done to you." Luna touched Cedric's shoulder.

Cedric let out the air in his lungs, "I don't like this plan. Why must you do this? Yes, my uncle is a manipulative prick, but that does not mean that I should have to give up my livelihood because of him. I love her. I love her so much that it hurts." Cedric looks up, and the tears were flowing from his eyes.

"It is not a goodbye forever, Lucifer. We know how hard of a sacrifice this would be for you. That is why we have not done anything yet. We needed you to know the plan, as we intend to block your memories as well. Yuki will be able to lift the veil that we plant in her mind. Also, Why did you think we have been taking all the blood from you?" Luna was speaking calmly and softly.

Cedric lets a few more tears fall. "I-I never thought about it, but if this is the right thing to do, then we can do it. Just give me one final night with her before you break the bond. I promise that I will go through with the plan." Cedric wipes the tears away.

"You can spend the day here and spend the night with Yuki. Then we will deal with what has to happen." Ryan pats Cedric on the shoulder.

~Memory Ends~