Who Will Ellis Imprint?

"Whatever happened between you and Ross (Sophia's brother) is not my concern, and anyways he's dead. So, let him be. But, since Sophia's my mate, the trouble she had to bear while being banished, being hunted down and begging me to be her mate and give her shelter, I can't forget. I will make you pay," says Jared.

For a brief moment sadness shows on Ellis's face but then he gets himself back and says, "You're right. We should let bygones be bygones and Sophia is one of them. Whatever you said right now, she suffered cause of her betrayal. (with a little sadness in his voice) Though she betrayed me, I never wanted bad for her and her having a mate. (Ellis stays quiet for a while then speaks) But, whatever it's her decision and I have nothing to do with her. So, for your own good, leave now in one piece or your wife might not recognize you."

Jared gives out a wicked laugh and says, "You really do have over faith in your blood. But, I'm from the hunting clan and even today we thrive on human blood and, my, my we've got a banquet here (looking at the boys and Jane)."

Ellis also gives a small laugh saying "Try even touching them with your tiny finger, you'll know what a Cosmos vampire is capable of."

Just as Jared is about to go near them suddenly a girl jumps down from a tree top. The boys were open jawed on seeing her. Black eyes, long black hair, white skin with chiseled features, a beauty in black.

"Jared, you can have the boys, but I want the girl. Her scent is on Ellis. How dare (looking at Jane) you come close. I might have gone but I never left Ellis. I'm gonna make you pay for touching Ellis," says Sophia.

A little confused Jane asks, "Didn't you betray Ellis and now you have the nerve to call him yours."

"Jane, don't bother with them," says Ellis "I told you no one's in my heart any more and I like you, (a little thinking) no, I love you. I just didn't want you to get caught like this in danger. But, now it's better to sort black from white. Listen Sophia, Jane is my love now, and tomorrow so, back off. I don't want to harm you cause I don't hit girls."

"Ouch! That hurt. Ellis you could have said my name rather than girls," smirks Sophia "Anyhow, I know you and you know me. I don't give up easily."

"If this is how you want, I won't back off if you harm Jane." says Ellis

Suddenly Clive speaks up, "Hey, Jared your mate is drooling in front of you. Aren't you her mate?"

Replying, Ellis says, "Clive for a male vampire to have a mate means she's his mistress not, wife. The one you marry and have kids with. A mate is just someone with whom you have fun but never serious. She's still free to be anyone's lawful. A wife is the one a vampire imprints."

Though the boys and Jane understood part of what Ellis said, though the imprint part, they didn't.

Just then Sophia attacks Jane but, since she's in the circle nothing happened. Getting angry she yells to Jared "Do something."

As soon as Sophia tells Jared he quickly throws fists of lightning on Jane but nothing happens. Then he swirls a cyclone and pushes it towards Jane and the boys. But as soon as the cyclone touches the circle's border it blows up without harming the boys or Jane.

Getting angry Jared says, "What the hell."

Telling to Jared, Sophia says, "Jared these kindergarten tricks are no use against Elli's defences or attacks. Remember he's a Cosmos ruler now, not in line. After the death of his father he's bestowed with the ruler's powers. Don't take him lightly."

So, Jared tries everything possible but all in vain."

Finally Ellis speaks up, "You know enough is enough. Times up."

Ellis tightens his fists and says, "By the power bestowed upon me." and throws Jared far away. Looking at Sophia he says, "Need an invitation to go or… "

Stopping Ellis in the middle Sophia says, "I'm going for now, but I'll be back. I'm not leaving you till you imprint me. I know I did wrong, but I know you'll never forget me. I'm your first love, a vampire love one and only. " And, so Sophia disappears.

Waiting for a while to make sure both have left Ellis revokes the circle and Jane comes running towards Ellis and hugs him tightly. Taking Jane in his arms, Ellis asks the boys, "Everyone OK?"

"Yes, Ellis, with you around, do we need to think about safety?," asks Joel.

"Ellis, at times like these please take care of yourself and not us," pleads Denver.

Clive asks, "Ellis, you could have at least let me out. You know I know martial arts. I can kick some butt."

Smiling Ellis says, "Good , you're all fine. Now let's go over to my place. Jane's mom is there and she also needs to know what's going on."

Finally all reach Ellis's home. As they enter, Jane's mom rushes towards her and hugs her (looking at Ellis). Thanks son for protecting us."

Ellis says it's his duty and tells Jane's mom to sit as he has something to tell. To which Edward says, "Ellis we thought it's better to tell about us being vampires and after Ronny's incident it's better to know so you can be alert."

"OH! OK then you know everything so, aunty please stay here with Jane till this matter is solved."

Jane's mom gives a yes, and Edward says let me take you to your rooms. Boys first, then you can take Jane and her mother's stuff to their room.

Once Jane, her mother and the boys are settled in, Dorothy calls for dinner. All together enjoy a tasty dinner while praising Dorothy for her cooking.

And then everyone goes to their rooms to sleep. As Jane is changing she notices a crown mark on her neck and tries to rub it thinking she got it when Jared attacked her and hid it instantly.