The Tale Legacy - Gen 5 Part 8
By Part 8 last gen the kids were teens…Wow do I know how to drag on a gen XD So I think the kids growth will have to be sped up a little, but this might be my first 13 parter, who knows? XD
ANYWAY, I am going to briefly discuss some points of Reagans past in this chapter which if you don’t read roxmorgirl’s legacy, they probably won’t make sense…So go look at it…
…But first read on my friends :D
“Raped?” I spat in shock. This made no sense, at all. “She couldn’t have been! She would have said!” I couldn’t have felt worse if I had kicked a kitten.
But she should have said! Girls need to speak their minds more! Now I called Regan a whore and I can’t take it back!
“Well she was, and you have no idea how hard it was for me to get her to open up. She’s had such a bad love life, I figured my sweet little brother would be just what she needs but in reality you probably made it worse!”
“Why would you set us up like that?” I asked looking away, totally shamed of my actions. I want to make this right but I don’t know how! “You know I’m already with Tate.”
Ryan sighed at me, and then shoved my chest lightly. “Earth to Finn! When has Tate EVER treated you as anything other then a nanny? She is USING you! Maybe she didn’t intend to, but she is now, you are raising Jaden for her!”
I looked at him, and opened my mouth ready to argue back at him, but then I stopped. Maybe he spoke the truth. Or at least partially. “That’s not true. We cuddle. Sometimes.”
He rolled his eyes and laughed, then put one hand on my shoulder. “Finn I love you, but you really have to open your eyes! Tate may have liked you early on, but she dumped you. And then she got raped. And yes, that’s bad and you feel relegated into helping, and so you should, but that doesn’t mean you need to commit yourself to her when she’s not ready!”
I gazed over at Sarah, who was now sound asleep in her chair. I had always wanted to be a father, and I had always planned on Tate being the one to bless me with that title.
But she changed. The night that I brought her to the hospital to deliver Jaden, she told me between her screams she would never have a child again. It was only at that moment that I believed her.
“So…What do I do? Leave her alone?” I whispered, part of me couldn’t believe I was even considering a life without her.
“Simple.” Ryan smiled patting my shoulder. “You go beg for forgiveness from Reagan. If you took the time to get to know her, you’d realise you two would be perfect for each other.”
So that’s how I found myself outside her door. Good thing it was a Saturday. I intended to go there only with the intention of apologising and offering to help put this behind her. By catching the creep who raped her, not moving on with her.
“Reagan?” I called in after I knocked. Nothing. I knew she was in. Her car was in the driveway. “I just want to talk to you.”
“Go away Finn! Before I call the cops on you!”
I chucked at that. “In case you forgot, I am a cop Reagan. Look, I just want to…Help you.”
“You can ‘help’ me by getting your ass off my property. Now!” She cried sounding distressed and…Hurt. God, how do I fix this?
I sighed and took a deep breath. What I was going to say next would either get her to open up to me…Or close her off from me for good. But sometimes we have to take a risk right? “Ryan told me.”
I heard a gasp coming from the other side of the door..So she was close. I put one hand over the door as I continued. “Reagan no matter the circumstance I shouldn’t have said what I did. You’re not a whore, you should be commended for coping with it…Alone. And you shouldn’t have to.” I heard a gently thud, like she was leaning against the door.
“Please…” She begged, and I was certain I heard her sob too. “Please don’t do this. I left all of that behind me, and I want it to stay in the past!” I had never heard her so vulnerable..And part of me died inside because I had caused it.
“Reagan…You can’t let this guy get away with what he did. It’s not fair on you, and what if you weren’t his first? Or his last?” Another sob. And then silence. I wanted to hold her so bad…
And these feelings were so foreign and powerful inside me, I was confused…And a little afraid. “Call me if you want to talk about it. I’ll always be available to you.”
Just as I started to leave, the door clicked and slowly opened, as Reagan stepped outside, even without the heels, the styled hair and makeup she looked equally stunning. And the shirt was NOT helping me keep focused on her.
“It happened years ago…When I was still a teen. It’s to late to do anything now.” She said quietly, her eyes not fixing on one thing, she was nervous about this. And every instinct told me to hold her tight.
“It’s not. I can help you get justice, You just have to trust me.” I urged her smiling even though I still felt an overwhelming sense of guilt.
“Kay…But if I change my mind half way through I want out.” I nodded as she lead me inside.
At first things were very tense, I kept looking over my shoulder at the spot where she had backed me into…And she was trying to look anywhere other then my eyes. This was going to grow awkward pretty quickly.
“So..” I started. Unsure how I should start this. Of all the cases I’ve handed, none had been quite like this. “Did you know the guy?”
She nodded. “His name was Dominic. We dated for a while behind my parents back. I guess in a way it was just so spite my father, you know?”
I nodded, even if I didn’t know. I was lucky in that my parents supported everything I did. Reagan however didn’t appear so privileged.
“My father and I didn’t see eye to eye on a great many things, my ambitions to leave our small time farm being one of them. The point is, he had my life mapped out for me, and I hated that. So I started seeing Dominic. Looking back he was never….kind. I think I only dated him because I knew my father would hate him.” She confessed, not looking at me, I could picture her reliving those times in her mind.
“…So he raped you? He pushed you into sleeping with him?” It was a stupid question, but I wanted to be sure I had everything right, so when I made this case official I wouldn’t mess anything up.
“Yeah. I didn’t tell anybody about it. Not even my two sisters, even though we are triplets, sometimes I wonder if things would have been different if I had.”
I sighed trying to put together the pieces of the story she wasn’t telling me. “So why are you out here? Did your parents kick you out?” I asked, trying to contain the rage I felt just at the possibility someone would do that.
“No.” She shook her head. “I told them I was pregnant, not raped. My dad flipped as you imagined, so I left. Luckily I had an older friend who took me in. She’s also the one raising my child.”
“That must have been hard…Leaving your child.” I said trying to imagine the pain she must have felt. That any parent would.
“Sometimes I wonder what it would have been like, But I was to young, If I raised that child I wouldn’t be in the position I am now.” She said, then finally looked up at me. “You’re not judging me for leaving her behind?”
I shook my head. “It’s your life. What happened to you was despicable. And as I haven’t been in your place I won’t judge. Only help bring this Dominic to justice.”
I watched as she slid off her seat, and then made her way over to me, and in a movement so sudden was sat in my lap. My first instinct was to wrap my arms protectively around her waist, like I had wanted to do straight away. As she held my face so tenderly, I couldn’t help but smile.
“Why do you care so much?” She breathed, a puzzled expression on her face. “I thought you thought of me as a whore?”
Ashamed, I looked away for a moment ,before she gently stroked my cheek and my attention back to her. “I was just…Confused. I’ve never…” I felt my cheeks blush. I couldn’t believe I was having this conversation.
“What?” prompted gently, still holding me tenderly and surprisingly gentle. At least considering how forward she was the night before.
I sighed, this time with embarrassment, “I’ve never been, this close to a women before. Or rather, last night was a whole new experience for me. I was…flustered.”
She moved away slightly, looking shocked, then slid off my lap, sitting neatly on the edge of the seat. I moved away in case I had done something wrong.
“In that case I can’t really blame you for acting like you did. I would think the same thing in your position.” She said quietly looking straight forward and no where else. I heard her grit her teeth for a moment before turning to face me.
“I want to catch the creep that did this to Tate. If we can’t get Dominic I at least want this creep caught. Can I help?” She asked.
This was quickly becoming a one of a kind case.
“It’s not normal procedure.” I told her,stroking my head while I thought of the right thing to do.
Maybe this would help Reagan AND Tate get over their ordeals. So I should let her right?
“As long as we are discrete about this. Once I’ve helped Tate find the justice she needs, I’ll help you.”
She looked over at me and for the briefest moment I was sure I saw a smile…And then my phone began to vibrate.
When I saw the caller ID something in me knew something was wrong. Dad never called my mobile. Never.
“Dad? What is it? Is Mum ok?” I asked glancing over at Reagan for a moment as she looked at me, with worry on her face.
“She’s fine. It’s Miracle! She’s…Gone. Gone without a trace!” Now alarm bells were ringing. Miracle didn’t sneak out. It just wasn’t her.
“Have you tried calling Rae to see if she slept over hers?” I asked, even though I knew the truth. Miracle wasn’t their either. Something had happened to my baby sister, and I let it.
“Yes, and she doesn’t know either! You’re the local enforcement right? Well get over here and my find my daughter!” And then Dad had disconnected. Dad was clearly stressed. Not that I blamed him.
My mind was racing, guilt overpowered everything else. Here I was, growing closer and closer to Reagan when I know I shouldn’t…And Miracle was out there. Probably frightened and alone.
“Finn? What happened?” She didn’t know me, and yet she sounded concerned. Was there a negative aspect of her?
“My sister…She’s missing. So I’m going to head over there and search for any clues. Can we talk about this another time?”
She gasped, and looked worried. Again, my heart lurched. “Of course. If you hear anything let me know. I’ll drive around and see if I spot her.”
By the time I pulled up outside the home my parents owned my head was pounding. Why can’t our family just be straight forward? Someone, or something is always after us. I wondered if their was a reason for that..
But I’m not a religious person, so shook it off. Right now, the only thing that mattered was Miracle.
I didn’t know what I expected my parents to be doing when I walked in, but I still wasn’t prepared for the sobs coming from my mother.
Great, like she hadn’t been through enough? Someone truly hates us.
And if looks could kill…Well Dad didn’t look pleased either.
“No news?” I asked quietly and he glared at me. I knew he was protective of Miracle, but this?
“What do you think? Your mother hasn’t moved since she found out, and blames herself. How stupid are you?” Dad lashed out at me. I should have been pissed at him, but how could I? I bet in his place I would be the same.
“Gee, Lay off Dad. We’ll get her back, I’ll see what I can work out from upstairs.”
Before he could snap at me again, I dashed upstairs. Only then away from them did I let my grief catch up to me.
As I feared her room looked perfectly normal, it was obvious from the moment I walked in there hadn’t been a struggle.
Which meant either she had been lured away and then grabbed by surprise…Or she had willingly walked away. But that didn’t seem likely.
“Where are ya sis?” I asked aloud, even though I knew there would be no answer.
“She’s safe. That’s all you need to know.” An unknown voice said out of nowhere.
“I figured one of her siblings would start the search for Miracle, I also put my money on you, Looks like the odds are in my favour eh ‘Finnick?’”
I rolled my eyes. Like I hadn’t been called that before? “I don’t know how you know who I am, or my sister. But I swear if you’ve hurt her!”
He approached so fast I knew the truth instantly. “You’re a vampire.” I sighed. I had hoped we had left them behind us. I guess not.
“Barely. And look, I may seem like a confident prick…Because I am. But the point is, I wouldn’t hurt Miracle. Promise.”
I wanted to laugh. Like I would believe that? “And I should believe you…Why?”
“Because I risked my life coming to you in sunlight? I know your family used to be vamps, so I know you’ll believe this…I’m her soulmate.”
I scoffed at that. “Not likely. Soulmates don’t kidnap each other, plus I think she would have mentioned you!”
He let out an exasperated breath. “She probably did. Did she ever talk about a Lukas before?”
“Like years ago, but then she just stopped.”
“Well that’s me. I left hoping the people I work for wouldn’t know of her existence, but they found her. So I’ve hidden her before they could get to her. Finn, if you don’t let me look after her, she’ll be killed.”
Like I said earlier…Why can’t we have a normal life? “Ok, say I believe you. Can’t I at least see her?”
Amazingly, he actually looked like he didn’t want to say what followed. “I wanted her to. It would make this a lot easier, but she doesn’t want to put you or your family at risk.”
“Wait, you mean I won’t be able to see her? Ever again?”
“You will..I’m just keeping her safe until I learn how to kill the coven I work with…Or to turn her so they CAN’T track her.”
Either one of the options sounded unlikely. And not options I wanted to take. “Isn’t there ANYTHING you can do?”
“Not at the moment…But I will contact you again Finn. Despite how your family hates us, I can assure you her life means everything to me.”
I was sceptical…But what else could I really do? At least for now. “Alright…But I expect to hear from you. Regularly.”
“Deal. Now you better explain to her parents…Don’t think I want to meet them under these circumstances.”
Explaining all of that to my parents was even harder..Dad was furious that I let Miracles kidnapper go without getting any information on Miracle, but at least my mother sort of understood.
She was the only ex vampire here, and she knew that if this Lukas was her soulmate, he would protect her with his life.
The only problem was…I wasn’t sure if he was or not. And I would have to live with constant worry over if I had made the right choice or not.
I spent the entire day with them and my siblings trying to convince them our sister was safe and well, it was no easy task when I myself didn’t know, so I was relieved to be home. At first.
“What is it Tate?” I asked feeling completely drained and I wanted this day to end.
“Jaden won’t stop crying! No matter what I do!”
I looked down to Jaden who was wailing while tugging at his mother. I wanted to groan in frustration at this, sometimes Tate was so…difficult.
“Did you try paying any attention to him? To show him affection maybe?” I mocked with sarcasm, what can I say, I was stressed.
She scoffed right back at me. “Excuse me? And where have YOU been all day? I’ve been stuck at home looking after him while you were out doing who knows what? You said we’d be together this weekend!”
I really couldn’t take her selfish act anymore, and Ryan’s words were starting to run true. Sure Jaden was my son, not by blood but to me he was, and I should look after him. But it seems like I am the only one. In truth I had let Tate run over me lately. And I was so done with it.
“You want to know where I was? I was out helping people who were attacked because that is my job, to HELP people. And after that? Well I learnt my sister has been kidnapped, so I was with my parents helping them through this. I apologise if that seems less significant to you Tate.”
She opened her mouth to respond, then shut it. I rolled my eyes and left. If I stayed there a moment longer I would probably say something I might regret.
“Finn? What are you doing here so late?” I smiled at her in the doorway…Even in the dark her beautiful features shone brightly. Why I had to come here of all places I didn’t know. Well I did…I just didn’t want to accept it.
“Would you believe if I told you me and Tate had a….disagreement? Mind if I stay here for a bit? We could talk so…You don’t feel uncomfortable telling me personal aspects of your life?”
She hesitated for a moment before she smiled at me, which instantly took the breath from my lungs. “I’d like that Finn.”
“Really? Cool. Hey it’s a nice night out…Why don’t we talk outside under the stars? Bet I know more about them then you.” I challenged.
“I was raised on a farm, you have no chance city boy.” She responded. It was so easy being with Reagan. Fun.
We talked many stupid subjects, every so often she would let out a giggle that stopped my heart, at first Reagan seemed so cut off from the world, so cold. But when you take the time to get to know her? She’s one of a kind.
“Reagan? You ever miss being at home with your family?” I prompted gently. I had been trying to understand her more, and personally I wouldn’t be able to bare being without contact for so long. “You don’t have to answer that if you don’t want to.”
She smiled at me again and looked up at the moon that was overhead.
“Yeah I do, being a triplets I’m sure you understand the bond we have. I worry about how they are doing, and some mornings I wake up and miss them terribly. But then I remember how hard I’ve worked, and what I’ve worked for.”
I could understand that, she was such a strong, independent and beautiful woman. It was also then I realised I was falling fast for her.
I looked down and realised our hands were close to each other…It had been so long since I had felt closer to someone, whenever I was with Tate everything seemed so forced.
But I wanted Reagan to hold my hand. I wanted to be with her, so nervously, I moved my hand so it rested over hers.
“Finn?” She asked turning to face me with a surprised expression on her face. I had to close my eyes and look away to try and erase how beautiful she looked in all her innocent glory. She wouldn’t want to be with me…I had started to think no one did.
“Sorry. I guess I just swept away with the moment. The beautiful night sky, the way the stars are reflected in your ambitious eyes…Has anyone ever told you how beautiful you look?”
“No.” She whispered, looking right at me her eyes looking so big and bright. “Well yes. Dominic. But this is the first time I believe the guy saying it is telling the truth.” She said with such honesty.
“Why would I lie? I’m no fool Reagan, I know if I lied to you you’d run me over in that expensive car of yours or something. You won’t be lied to or deceived, that’s for sure.”
She grinned and looked down, for a brief moment I was sure I saw her cheeks turn a pretty pink colour. “Mind if I scoot closer? It’s pretty chilly out here.” I nodded, and she slid so close to me, I felt her body heat.
“I can always leave you know? It really was rude of me for turning up so late, and if you need to sleep you should, and I don’t want you to get a cold or something, or-“
“Finn.” She interrupted smiling. “I want to be out here with you. I’m glad you came.”
Wow. If hearts could actually beat so fast they jumped from your chest, mine would have.
After that we both relaxed and watched the stars together, It turns out I was wrong. She handed my ass to me in knowledge of the stars. Not that I cared, I just loved hearing her voice.
Looking back on that night, I should have felt bad for how good I felt sitting beside her. I’m with Tate, and here I was cozying up to another woman. But how could something wrong fell so damn right?
We stayed out there until the moon was directly overhead. The moonlight only enhanced her already heavenly features more. It was cruel really. The affect she had on me.
“I should really get some sleep Finn. I have that meeting tomorrow with Ryan and I don’t want to sleep through it. Thank you for a perfect evening.” She unhooked her arm from around mine, and was about to stand up.
But I didn’t want this moment to be over…Ever.
So without thinking, I let my heart guide me, not my head.
I hooked my arm around her shoulders and leant in. I expected her to move away, or fight me. But she didn’t.
And from the moment our lips met…I knew I was a goner.
I don’t know why, but I’m not happy with this structure… Well I’m more then happy with the last scene ^-^ I just love these two :D
I should also point out what happened to Miracle will be explained…In Eternally Cursed (For those that don’t know, it’s a vampire auracy, challenge DITFT…Challenge XD
And if any of you who read it realised who Lukas was/is before this…Uh…Brownie points for you :D