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I walked into A'kreath's office after he left and saw Niki sitting in the chair that A'kreath usually sat in, "What did you do and where did he go off to?" Niki was so proud of herself and said, "I have gotten rid of A'kreath since he has not kept his word on protecting us, Crystal. So, He gave it to me and told me to have fun." I started worrying and said, "Niki you might regret your decision and I can tell you this but you made a stupid mistake in letting A'kreath go." 

I started to leave the office and Niki said, "Why do you want to stand up for the people who don't need to be protected?"I stopped and said, "And why is it that you have something against Kindred? Who else are you going to kick out hmm?" Niki remained silent for a bit before she said, "I don't trust any of the Bloodsuckers including your boyfriend Damien, and that's who I am going to get kicked out next." 

"If you going to kick him out then think about losing your best friend from childhood as well. Are you going to get rid of Kitty and Spazz next? Don't you trust them? Hell, Kitty was there for you when you were raped and you want to betray her? How fucking dare you!" I was yelling at her tears were threatening to stream down my cheeks I started walking again and said, "Think Niki before you lose everyone's trust including mine." I walked away from the office and headed to the kitchen where Kitty and Spazz were talking to each other." 

I watched them and thought to myself, "They are lovely people how can Niki do this to them." I walked over to them and said, "Hello Spazz and Kitty, How are you guys doing?" Spazz looked at me and said, "Ah lass, how have you been since you were..." He stopped himself and said," We are going to move out soon because A'kreath is gone. We don't want to watch this shit show that will be going on." I didn't want them to leave here, who was I going to talk with or bake with I said, " Please don't leave who will I talk to or bake some good treats with? I understand wanting to go but please don't leave." 

Kitty looked at me and said, " Sweetheart, We will be back and will never be forever, Niki doesn't want my husband to be here and I need my husband near me because I am a pregnant woman." She walked up to me and said, "May I hug you, sweetheart, I know that you don't like being touched by women right now." I hugged her and said, "I am sorry for what Niki is doing, it is unfair to both of you guys." Kitty petted my head with her hand softly and gently said, "You might think is unfair sweetheart but you have Damien next to you and I am sure he wouldn't let anyone harm you." 

Spazz came over and said, "Just because we are leaving doesn't mean you can skip your training either Lass. So keep it up and don't give in either." I let go of Kitty and went over to Spazz to hug him as well and Spazz said, "Now lass go to Damien so that you won't be heartbroken seeing us leave." I didn't want to leave them but he was right I didn't want to be heartbroken and boy was I pissed at Niki and hoping Damien doesn't leave here. 

I went on my way to Damien he had helped me a lot when I was having my breakdown from the rape and everything. I headed into his study and went inside to see what the cute kindred was doing. I saw Damien sitting near the fireplace reading a book called Dancing with the Lions, I watched him for a moment not wanting to disturb him in his reading. 

As he flipped a page I slipped into the study and seemed to keep reading, I looked around the study for a moment and looked at the extensive collection of books ranging from fantasy novels to dictionaries and more, while I was looking at the books I did not hear Damien get up and approach me from behind. "Are you just going to stand there staring at them or pick one who is crying out to be read and sit down with it?" He said in my ear from behind causing me to jump for dear life. "Damien! give me a fucking heart attack!" I said placing my hand over my chest feeling my heart race a mile a minute.

Damien just chuckled at me and held out his hand to me. " I am sorry kitten, old habits die hard." He said smiling at me, I could not help but hug him tightly. "Don't leave, please... " I felt his hand on top of my head petting me gently. " I do not plan on leaving you kitten... What is wrong?" He asked in a soft tone, I looked up to him tears in my eyes. "Niki got rid of A'kreath and now she wants to try and get rid of you!" I exclaimed and Damien just looked at me. "She can try kitten, but I will not be leaving you or this place. A'kreath is teaching her a painful lesson." He said before leaning in and kissing my lips tenderly. " Don't you worry kitten he will be back when she falls flat on her face."

I cuddled into Damien and sniffled. "I hope you are right Damien, I feel so bad about this... I feel like it is my fault." Damien lightly tapped the top of my head. "Don't beat yourself up over this, it is all on her not you." He said before picking me up and placing me on a couch to relax against him, as we reached the couch there was a knock on his door, I looked at him watching as his eyes became dark and slit-like A'kreath's eyes always are. " Wait here kitten." Damien stood up and turned away from me before walking to the door and opening it. "Yes?" he said in a deep uninterested tone. 

I heard Niki's voice ring out. " I am here to tell you to leave like your bitch of a childer just did bloodsucker, leave Crystal and leave this place to never look back," she said before a smirk played on Damien's face. "No. And A'kreath will be back, only when you fall you little imp, you can count on that and it will be the most painful lesson of your life, such as the fact down here you are in my territory, and I can do whatever the fuck I want to you." he reached a hand out slowly before Niki stepped back from him. "Keep your hands away from me demon!" Damien just chuckled and smiled. " Look who is talking imp. Leave my domain." Niki growled before turning to walk away. " You will leave if it is the last thing I ever do you fucking bloodsucker!" she yelled at him before he closed the door. "And so the game begins," he said smiling.