Castle Ward

"No, it didn't. Bella was sobbing her eyes out last I saw her. And heaven knows that she won't quit any time soon." Dianne sighed.
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Bella hugged Jason, still to happy to speak.

Damian nodded a little. "Well, you could let him see her... and if he does hurt her, you could always tear off his head, or if Bella's hurt, let her do that."

"Not willing to take the risk." Dianne quickly explained, getting another glass of blood, and handing another to Damian.

Damian nodded and sipped at the glass. "Thanks. So, what are the plans for the rest of the night?" He asked.

"Try and enjoy ourselves is all I can say." Dianne sighed, "Damian, do you have a place to stay for the night? I understand it's a long way to your home."

Damian smiled slightly. "Not really. I was planning to stop in a small village along the way. Why do you ask?"

"You may stay here if you like and resume your journey when night falls again." Dianne offered, sipping from her glass.

Damian smiled and nodded. "Thank you very much, Dianne." He said smiling.

Dianne smiled politely, "Happy to be of service. I'm a lot nicer than some of these oafs let on."

Damian laughed a little. "Yes, I know, you are a very nice person, Dianne. I think that person was just a bit ill that you're protective."

Dianne nodded, "She's like a daughter to me, Damian. I can't gamble with her."

Damian nodded back. "I understand that. Well... I don't really understand it since I don't have anyone like that, but I get what you're saying."

Dianne laughed, "It's both a blessing and a curse, I can guarantee that."

Damian smiled slightly. "Is that a good or bad thing?" He asked.

Jason didn't need her to say anything. just holding her close to him like this was all he needed. he gently kissed her cheek and kept his wings tightly around her

"Both." Dianne sighed, "Always both."
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Bella didn't move for a long time, and the next time Jason looked down at her, she had fallen asleep. The sun was starting to rise on the horizon.

Jason smiled softly down at her. he moved slowly to the blinds and shut them, moving bella to her bed and laying her down. he scribbled a note and pressed it in her sleeping hand. he doubted dianne would find him a welcome day guest now. on hte note it said, "i will return with the rising moon" withthat he glided out of the window and into the dense forest.

Damian laughed a little. "Well, it could be worse."

"That is probably the lamest excuse I have ever heard." Dianne smirked, "But I appriciate you trying to look on the bright side of things."
Dianne looked out at the rising sun, "Well, it's getting early. Time to head to bed, am I right?" she smiled.

Damian smirked. "I've heard worse. But, I do try to be an optomist." He said rolling his eyes a little. "Yes, it is nearing my bedtime." He said miling a little.

"Come along, then." Dianne smiled mischievously and continued up the stairs.

Damian smiled and followed Dianne up the stairs.

Dianne led him into a Gothic room, complete with coffin just for visiting vampires, "Here you are. I'm just down the hall, next to Bella."

Damian smiled and looked around. "Decorated just to my liking. Thank you, and see you at dusk, Dianne."

"See you then, Damian." Dianne smirked and closed the door behind him.