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lice walked through the cold wilderness of a forest called Silverpeaks with Allianna and Claire. It was a forestnot to far from the icy mountains; vampires feared stepping into these woods knowing that the wolves claimed itas their territory centuries ago. The ground was covered in pure white snow newly laid down since it was alreadyNovember, winter was approaching…Claire had mentioned that this winter wouldn’t be as joyful as Alice’s lastwinter and she took that as some type of warning.
Something’s definitely going to go wrong…
She thought stuffing her hands in her pockets and feeling a box inside. She pulled out a small, long slender bluebox pulled off the lid. Inside there was a folded paper and she quickly unfolded it and there was a picture ofChristian and Christopher sitting on the front door of their manor, smiles on their faces. Alice couldn’t help butsmile gently. She missed that smile so much…She felt Claire put a comforting hand on Alice’s shoulder. “I thought this might help you get through the night…”she whispered.Alice folded the image and placed it back in the box; stuffing it in her pocket. She held back her tears trying to actstrong for once in her life. She was slightly angry though…
Thanks a lot give me an image of your son smiling,
REMINDING ME OF ALL THE HAPPY MOMENTS WE HADTOGETHER!!
She screamed in her mind angrily. She didn’t really blame Claire though, she just really didn’t want to think aboutChristian when she was about to give her hand in marriage to a complete stranger. Alice kicked the thick snowwith her boot, trying not to take her anger out on Allianna. “Does Christian know that you’re his mother?” sheasked Claire.Claire nodded. “We told him everything that happened especially what I am…” she said as her words trailed off.“We didn’t tell him about you…After we heard you were getting engaged again…” she said regrettably.Alice stayed silent for a few moments as a soft smile grew upon her face. “No, its fine…It’s better this way…” shesaid sadly.
It’s easier if he doesn’t remember… Just keep thinking that, this way I’m protecting him…
Allianna stopped standing in front of a cave entrance on the bottom face of the mountain. “We’re here…” sheannounced in a slight whisper that still echoed through the cave entrance.“Welcome, my lady…” a voice said politely and out of the shadows a man whose face was hidden under his leatherhood bowed before them. “Master Sterling and his son are awaiting you inside…” he said gesturing them to enter.Alice’s heart stopped for a moment.
This is it…
She thought in horror. She knew herself she wasn’t ready for this yet, yet life didn’t give her any choice but to doit. Allianna entered following the guide, and Claire held Alice’s hand before entering. “It’s gonna be fine…” shesaid in a kind voice. Alice nodded forcing a smile and followed after Allianna.----------------Once they reached the end of the tunnel, they were lead to an underground palace. It was a nature design yetkind of modern. The furniture was made purely of wood, and more than half the population there were boys…Alice
 
walked through more than half the building and only saw two to three woman pass by…One person, she wasn’teven sure if it was a guy or girl so he
OR
she wasn’t included in the counting XD.They all stopped in front of two large doors and the guide spoke a moment with the guard and he whisperedsomething back. The guide turned back to the trio smiling sheepishly. “Master Sterling seems to be busy but hisson is inside though” he explained. “Master Sterling would like to speak the head of the family and Miss Mary Claire
alone
” he said gesturing the two to follow him. “Miss Alice you may enter to meet your fiancé”Alice looked at him suspiciously then at Allianna. Allianna rolled her eyes once their eyes met. “Why, Alice? Can’ttake a few seconds alone with a stranger?” she scoffed following the guide. “You need to grow up…Let’s goClaire!” she ordered.Claire sighed taking one last glance at Alice before leaving. Alice didn’t dare to enter the room until Claire andAllianna were out of sight. She glared at the door.
This bastard is the reason why I’m not with Christian right now…
She thought angrily.
Even if we’re forced to get married it doesn’t mean we have to be nice to each other…
She thought as an evil grin curled upon her lips. She pushed the twin doors open seeing a long mahogany table withblack leather chairs on each side. It looked like a meeting room with a big leather chair at the other end of thetable.She jumped on top of the polished table walking down the slim table as if it were a runway, towards the chair atthe end of the table that was turned away. She grabbed the head rest of the arm chair and spun the chair aroundto face her. She was offended when she saw the boy was sleeping, a little drool dribbling of his chin as well.“Wake up!” she screamed at him, slapping him.The boy flinched back from surprise and his emerald eyes met her ruby eyes. Alice glared at him; you couldn’tblame her she didn’t want to get in an arranged marriage again. “Wha-!?” he yelled in surprise. Alice was about toslap him once again but she stopped her self as the boy curled back quivering with his arms wrapped aroundhimself protectively.“Don’t hurt me!!” he squealed peeking through the hole in between his fingers. His emerald green eyes widenedand he suddenly jumped pinning Alice down on the table hard. “Alice~!” he realized happily as his brown wolf earspopped out of his head and she noticed his bushy brown tail wagging happily behind him. “It really is you!! Wow!”She instantly recognized him once his ears and tail appeared. “
Oliver
!?!?!” she screamed incredulously. Sheremembered that she was one of the mystical creatures she met not too long ago when they were escaping Sylviaand the others.--------------------Allianna was in a garden talking to the leader of the Sterling clan, Valor Sterling. He had faded dark brown hairand silver eyes with a tint of gold. He wore a large grayish fur coat with fit jeans tucked into his snow boots. Hewas a big built man that looked like he could crush you in one body slam unlike Oliver who practically looked likean innocent child.“I’m glad your sister agreed to marry my son” he said coughing in a handkerchief. “When he heard her name wasAlice he demanded that out of all the vampires in your coven he only wanted her” he chuckled. “He is one strangelad and is very persistent to get what he wants”Allianna nodded. “But why did he want a girl named Alice?” she asked curiously.“Well you see my son was missing for four years, and I’ve been sending out endless searched but there was still noluck” he sighed shaking his head. “I heard he was captured by a private collector who would sometimes sell thecreatures he’s found”Allianna frowned recognizing the description.
 
Honey Valoriette that gay bastard…
She thought angrily continuing to listen. “And?” she said gesturing him to continue.“Oliver told me that there was this new creature that the collector had who was said to be a rare hybrid namedAlice, I almost laughed once he said she was vampire half human” he couldn’t help but laughing. “I mean, isn’tthat one of your coven’s most enforced laws? A vampire is never supposed to have a human for a mate?”Allianna frowned. “Yes…You’re right that girl was an abomination and should’ve been burned alive within hermother’s womb” she said trying to contain her suppressed anger, causing Claire to feel slightly uncomfortablestanding next to her.“Well, this girl was my son’s savior so I must say she’s amazing” he protested. “My son told me she was one of thepeople who freed all the creatures who were trapped in the collector’s tower” he said leaving the garden andwalking upstairs towards the meeting room.“Yes you’re correct” she said straining a smile. “Unfortunately, she escaped as well…” she muttered darkly.“Excuse me?” he asked her not really believing what he just heard.Allianna snapped her attention back to him. “Um…Unfortunately Alicia one of the people who captured your sonescaped” she said changing her sentence afraid of what might happen to her. “But don’t worry we are keeping herin a cell below our manor” she pointed out.Valor nodded at her approvingly. “Yes, well I’ve heard so much about your brilliant strategies in catching rebels, Imust say it is very impressive” he complimented opening the door to the meeting room.Claire gasped seeing Alice pinned to the conference table with Oliver on top of her. “Alice?!?!”Oliver looked down at Alice and quickly jumped back into the tall leather chair away form her, his cheeks burningred. “It’s not what you think!” he said quickly.Allianna sighed crossing her arms over her chest. “Yeah, yeah that’s what they all say” she scoffed, trying to keepherself from grinning, seeing that Alice would be in some deep trouble.
Oh dear Alice you seem to attract trouble where ever you go…I wonder how the father will react? 
Alice sat up and looked at Mr. Sterling who was glaring at them disapprovingly.
Oh shit…First day, and the big guy already sees me as a slut…
Great
!
She thought dully in her mind.Alice couldn’t believe she could see a grin itching up on Valor’s lips. He burst out in laughter as he walked over toOliver head-locking him in his strong arms. “NOW THAT’S MY BOY!!!” he laughed out loud as Oliver strained a smilewith his brown ears bent down.Allianna literally clawed at the mahogany wall, pissed that Alice wasn’t scolded or anything.
WTF!?!? HE’S ENCOURAGING HIM!?!?! WHAT ABOUT ALICE!??!
Alice couldn’t help but chuckle.
Well, what do you know? The father’s a player…
she thought with a grin.Claire just stood there in silence, her jaw dropped. “I can’t take this madness…” she said blankly wishing that shecould go home where all the sane people were, like Christopher and Christian.“Now don’t forget the rules Oliver” Valor said eyeing him. “
Never 
play rough with the ladies” he winked at his soncausing Oliver to blush.Alice slapped herself in the forehead. This was getting ridiculous to her.
Who on Earth gives their son advice about
WOMEN 
in front of 
WOMEN 
!?!
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~A Mid-Summer's Dream~

Hey every1 I just wanna apologize =( I'm very sorry about the long wait but I've finally posted ch. 17 =D I went through a confusing time in my life and couldn't find the inspiration to wirte anymore but thx to you guys i posted the next chapter =)

reply02 / 27 / 2011
Vampiresgirl

Please! You have to write more! And Chrisitian and Alice have be together! HAVE TO!!!

reply06 / 05 / 2010
Molegrl

I love this story so much that I have become addicted to it. Are you planning on continuing it soon?

reply02 / 15 / 2010
~A Mid-Summer's Dream~

Tnx for ur support everyone ^^

reply12 / 11 / 2009
RelaRenee

Love your story!! Write more, pleaseXD

reply11 / 28 / 2009
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