Black Dawn by Desconhecido(a)

up where we left off, under different circumstances, of course.”
    “So, what’s the plan?” She asked. “Are you staying here? You know, King Zurion and my father have agreed to let you stay here.”
    Dane groaned and shut his eyes. “Baby,” he breathed. “I don’t want to stay here.”
    Dar frowned. “Why not?”
    “Look around you. This place   just isn’t me, you know?” He stood up, shoved his hands in his pockets and strode around the garden. She swallowed the lump in her throat and tried ignoring the plummeting feeling she was experiencing in her gut. “Not even for me?”
    “You could come with me.”
    “Where to? The human realm? Oh…I just couldn’t. It’s not what I thought it was. It’s changed drastically.”
    “Then — where does that leave us?”
    “Dane.” She backed away from him. “You tell me. King Zurion is considering closing the realms. You’ll never be able to return and I’ll never leave.”
    Dane squinted his eyes. “See, that’s why I cannot stay. In the meeting, Zurion agreed to open the realms and let those through who desire it. It’s like asking permission to do what you want. I’m so used to going where I want, doing as I please. The rules here are so lame.” He put his hands on his head. “I’m surprised you and your sister aren’t bat assed crazy! I’d lose my mind if I stay here, Dar.”
    “Are there other areas better than where we were?”
    “Unfortunately, what you see is what you get. Unless, of course, if we were to live in another realm. I’ve been to other realms, and they seemed somewhat normal, like what the human realm used to be.” He stared intensely at her for a few moments. “That’s of course, if you’d be willing to leave the sanctuary.” He waved his hand around the garden.
    “Before, I would have never considered leaving. But now I’m not so sure.”
    “There’s nothing stopping you.”
    “Can you stay tonight?”
    “Babe, I’ve got a lot of soul searching to do.”
    Thom and Cyrus approached them.
    “Did you know , Thom here is my uncle?” Dane said quickly.
    Dar compared the men’s faces, and it was true. There was some sort of resemblance between them. “I see it now,” she admitted.
    “His mother, Holly was my sister,” Thom said.
    “You’ve spoken of Holly often,” Dar admitted. “I’m so sorry, for the both of you.” Her heart ached for Dane. It was no secret how much he missed his mother.
    “Well, it’s okay. At least now there are some changes. You can’t complain about that. It would also make her proud that her son has finally found his home.”
    “I told you Thom, it’s not meant for me to be here.”
    “I’m not pushing. Just know whenever you need a place to lay your head, you’re more than welcome to return.” Thom patted him on the back before returning to the palace.
    “I feel bad for him,” Lucas said in a roughened voice. “He really wants you to stay.”
    “I’ll need to think. Look, Lucas, you can leave now if you’d like. I’ll meet you soon, maybe tomorrow?” He flashed a quick smile at Dar.
    “So you’re staying?” She asked excitedly.
    “Yes, just for the night.” He stroked her cheek. “I need to hold you in my arms just one more time, little fairy. Hey Lucas, I asked you a question, man.” Lucas   appeared to be caught in some kind of trance. “Hey, what the hell are you looking at?” He turned in the direction was looking. Zari was approaching. He waved his hand in front of Lucas’s face. Hello!”
    “Not now, man,” Lucas said quickly before clearing his throat. “Your sister is absolutely stunning, when she’s not under the influence of a vampire.”
    “Close your mouth, man,” Dane laughed.
    “Shut up.” Lucas pushed past them both to greet Zari. He took his hat off and wiped the palm of his right hand on his jeans. “I don’t think we’ve had the pleasure of meeting, young lady. I’m Lucas.”
    Dar watched her sister smile. “Zari, do you