4.26 Love and the Truth

Advisory: Some nudity 

Teddy stormed out of the room and downstairs. Blair went after her, “Will you just stop and listen, please.”

Teddy turned around, “You are the most self-centred man I’ve ever met. You leave me alone and pregnant. Did you know they wanted to terminate the baby to save me?”

Blair pleaded with her, “I really am sorry but you didn’t do it, did you?”

“Oh I see me keeping the baby makes everything ok, does it?”

“I didn’t mean it like that and you know I had to help Estevan. It was you that pointed out he was family, my brother. Leaving you and Harmony was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. Tell me you understand?”

“All I know is my husband took off and when I found you I begged you to come home but you sent me away. I’ve been so lonely and miserable. I hated Harmony seeing me like that. The baby has been suffering too.”

“I’ll make it up to you I promise.” Teddy just looked at him and harshly replied, “And how are you going to do that?”

“I want us to go away to relax and have fun…” 

Teddy interrupted him as she got closer with her lips only inches apart, “Does your idea of going away include lots of sex?” Blair smiled and replied, “Most defiantly.” Teddy pushed him away and angrily said, “So you thought a few days away filled with sex would solve things between us. You must think I’m stupid.” Teddy made her way towards the stairs and then said, “Don’t think this argument is over and don’t follow me either.”

Blair jumped as he heard the door slam behind her. ‘This is getting out of hand. How can I make this up to her if she won’t let me try?’ 

He’d had enough of this arguing and stormed into the bedroom. Teddy had her back to him, “I thought I told you not to follow me.”

Blair went to Teddy and made her face him, “I normally wouldn’t do this but I love you and I’m telling you we are going away. I just want to be with you and put this right. We are leaving in the morning.”

Blair then headed for the door when Teddy asked, “What about Harmony?”

“I’ve made arrangements for her to stay with William and Heather. I spoke to Harmony and she is fine with it. I’ll be down the hall if you need me.”

Once the door closed Teddy fell on the bed holding back the tears and quietly said, “He’s never been like that with me before, telling me what we are going to do. I’m so confused because when I look at him all I want is to be with him but I’m still mad and now I have to spend another night alone. Am I being silly?” Teddy heard Blair through her thoughts, ‘You don’t have to be alone. You only have to ask.’ She thought for a moment then asked, ‘I just want company.’

Once she had spoken those words Blair opened the door and said, “I’m here.” He watched as she went to the bathroom to get changed. She always changed in front of him but he knew he had to give her space. Blair knew this wasn’t going to be easy and he knew deep down he deserved what Teddy dished out to him but it didn’t stop him missing her. 

When she came back she had new lingerie on that he’d never seen before. Teddy decided the best way to get back at Blair was show him what he was missing. “You know you are torturing me.”

“Blair, I always wear lingerie to bed you know that.” Then she lay next to him and she fell asleep in his arms while Blair lay there awake thinking about what they could be doing.

Estevan started to undo Dawn’s dress and said softly, “It’s time to connect.” Dawn started to panic, “What do you mean?” The dress by now was on the floor revealing a corset with stockings underneath. “We talked about this Dawn. I wanted to connect with you after we slept together but you refused. Now we are married I have too. Being a vampire the need to connect with you, to drink from you won’t go away.”

“Estevan I’m frightened it will hurt and…” He started to kiss her neck softly and slowly and asked, “How does that feel?” Dawn closed her eyes and felt the sensual touch of the kiss on her neck. She tilted her head even more so he could kiss other parts of her neck. “Wow you’ve never kissed my neck like that before.” Estevan had just finished taking the last of the blood from Dawn when he picked her up in his arms and carried her to the bed, “I connected with you…”

“You mean that kiss on the neck was you drinking from me?” Estevan smiled at Dawn, “I would never hurt you so I was really gentle and you enjoyed it.”

As Dawn lay on the bed Estevan just stared at her admiring his bride in her lingerie as he trailed his hand up her side.  Dawn let out a small laugh. “Are you nervous?” Estevan asked.

“Sounds strange but a little and I have no idea why.”

“It’s not our first time but it is a special night.” 

Now both naked, Dawn sat up slightly to kiss her husband, “I love you.”

“I love you too.” As they looked into each other’s eyes an overwhelming desire of passion took over and the talking stopped. The intensity of their passion wasn’t like anything they had experienced before until finally they had exhausted each other and fell asleep with a smile on each of their faces.

When Estevan woke up Dawn was not next to him. He found her in the kitchen cooking breakfast. 

He spun her around quickly and said, “Never mind breakfast. Come back to bed because I think I forgot to explore some parts of that beautiful body of yours.”

Dawn smiled, “That’s not the way I remember it.” 

Estevan lifted Dawn onto the counter, “You know if you won’t come to bed then I guess we will just have to make love here.” Dawn knew that look all too well and returned the comment with a kiss.

Teddy had brought her bag down and asked, “Where are we going?”

“You will find out when we get there. Now I have my full strength back I can do all sorts of things.” Teddy didn’t like that last statement Blair made and in fear of what he would say asked anyway, “What do you mean by that?”

“You can’t block your mind properly so is there something you need to confess.” Teddy couldn’t believe it Blair knew and he was making her relive the whole mess again, “Please don’t make me say this please Blair I beg you.”

“Sorry but it has to be done.” Just then Estevan walked in. “You called Estevan?”

Ignoring her question he asked Estevan, “Where is your wife?”

“I sent her shopping and I’m meeting her for lunch so this better be good Blair after all this is my honeymoon and you are interrupting it.”

“It won’t take long but you need to hear this. I didn’t get it all but got most of it but we are just waiting for Daphne and Blake to turn up.” No sooner had Blair spoken those words they both walked in the door. Daphne realised what was going on and tried to make an excuse to leave but Blair wasn’t hearing any of it. “Sit down now both of you.”

Daphne and Blake sat down and Estevan asked, “What the hell is going on?”

“I only found out when I reconnected with Teddy again. Remember the call we received the morning of the wedding about Adam was found dead in his cell?”

“I’m not sorry he is dead. Are you? What does it have to do with my Mum, Blake and Teddy?” Estevan asked.

“We were so preoccupied with wedding stuff that I didn’t read minds, did you?” Estevan then went over to where the three of the sat and asked, “Who what’s to speak first?”

Daphne piped up first, “It was kinda my idea.”

Blair asked, “Kind of?”

“Truth is your Dad and I agreed. Then we asked for Teddy and Blake’s help.” Estevan and Blair just looked as she continued, “Adam is or was a descendant of an ancient vampire. I won’t bore you with those details but that was how he could over power you Blair. Your Dad saw the whole thing and wanted revenge.”

“Teddy doesn’t know about that night.” 

Teddy stood up and said, “I managed to block that from you. Daphne told me how Adam slit your throat. She said you were in hospital and healing. I did get to the hospital but you wouldn’t see anyone so I just told them not to tell you I had tried. Anyway I was angry, you could have died being so weak.” 

Blair pulled her close, “I didn’t realise you knew about any of it. I’m so sorry.”

Holding on even tighter Teddy replied, “I’ve missed you so much, Blair. The anger I felt was overwhelming so I had to do something. He was going out of control. So I released your Dad from the graveyard…”

“It’s ok gorgeous. You did what you felt you had to do.” Blair replied then Blake added, “I made the potion to turn granddad human.”

Daphne then continued the story, “Once released from the graveyard he went to the jail where Adam was being held. Your Dad passed through the wall and saw Adam asleep. Then he drank the potion turning him human then he strangled Adam with his bare hands. After about five minutes the potion wore off and he passed through the wall the same way he came in. If you ask if I regret it the answer is no. I mean he tried to destroy my son, my grandson and my great grandson and Blair. He had to pay.” Estevan was about to say something but Dawn came in and Estevan’s attention was now on his wife, “Sweetheart, I thought we were meeting for lunch?”

“I was at one shop and after buying something I then thought I’m on a honeymoon I should be with my husband not shopping on my own.” Estevan smiled and asked, “What did you get because I don’t see a bag?”

Dawn went red and replied, “I can’t show you in front of everyone one.” Estevan now intrigued held Dawn close and said to everyone, “I should be angry but I’m not and thank you for telling us the truth. Blair enjoy your time away with Teddy. Mum and Blake I’ll see you when I get back from honeymoon. Please no more interruptions from any of you.”

Once home Dawn took Estevan to the bedroom and asked, “Can we stay here in this house for our honeymoon?”

“We can but I thought you had to show me something.” Dawn stripped naked and showed him the tattoo. “Is it still painful?”

“A little and now you have something new to explore.” 

Letting out a small laugh, Estevan then pulled her towards him and softly said, “Well I better not waste my time and start exploring then.” 


Thanks to Val for the beautiful tattoo