Chapter TWENTY SIX

It was the law from the elders to put to death any rogues but like Syrus, Floyd was not willing to let his mate die.
He went against their orders so he was no longer a candidate for the Vanclavik seat at the council. It Should have been the same with Syrus but the pressure from Tatiana's family threatened division amongst the elders,so they let him be.
Thinking of Deborah made me uncomfortable. Why didn't Syrus just listen to his elders,I don't want her to die but she could at some point harm somebody.
Floyd still blamed me for some reason so Syrus decided we would stay at Michael's penthouse in the city instead.
It had an industrial look to it ,which was kind of refreshing compared to the Victorian style of both the estates.
After finishing my breakfast I decided to go out and take a look at the city. Who knew when I'd ever travel to London again? Syrus left me his platinum black credit card to buy whatever I wanted again. I still get surprised at how rich he really is.
It was a little bit cold here so I grabbed my coat and walked out.
I walked down the streets of London, store to store buying things for Jill and I.I didn't even look at the price and just bought it even though I felt a little bit guilty.
I entered a jewelry store and decided to take a look around. The sales lady was nice enough to offer me a seat and she'd bring everything in their collection for me to look at . Now this is how you live I thought as I drank some of the most delicious coffee I've had.
While I waited for her I decided to take a look at their catalog and see if there was anything I would like when the place next to me sank as someone sat next to me.
I turned to look at the man sitting next to me ,he still had his glasses on,I could still tell he was a handsome man.
"I'm sorry if I startled you,but when I see a beautiful black queen I can't help myself", he said in his deep voice sending shivers down my spine.
"Goodmorning Sir",the sales lady said when she came back with the boxes containing the jewelry.
"Are you the owner of this store?", I ask
"Why is it surprising for a black man to own a jewelry line?",he asked, lifting his brow.
" No it's not, it's just refreshing and inspiring", I said, earning a smile from him,he waved his hand and the sales lady turned the open sign to close .
The man took off his sunglasses and looked at me " You don't even recognize your own brother?"He asked with a smile on his face.
It took a moment for me to finally recognize him,,"Ty?",
"In the flesh",he smiled, opening his arms out for a hug, tears swelled in my eyes. I didn't know what to say. I wanted to throw myself into my brother's arms,but at that moment I was only filled with resentment.I grabbed my shopping bags and began making my way out of the store.
"Hey , Aren't you happy to see me? You're leaving just like that?", He says, grabbing my hand.
" And what am I supposed to do!.You left me ,no explanation,not even a note! You abandoned me with knowing full well that our dad was abusive",
" I had no choice,what was I supposed to do? Run around with you in the streets,with no food, clothes and shelter. The streets are a dangerous place much less for a twelve year old girl,you were safer with him", he says holding my hands.
" I don't want to hear anything you have to say , it's nice to see you doing great for yourself", I say and snatch my hands from his and push my way out of the store.
I can't believe he is alive after all these years,I missed him so much but I'm still hurt that he left even when he promised we'd always stay together and protect each other,but he left. He is now doing well for himself,he forgot about me.
The walk back to where we were staying seemed long,I got many concerned looks because I couldn't hold my silent tears.
"Are you okay Ms Blake?",the woman at the front desk asked as soon as she saw me.
"Yes I'm okay",I answer and smile and head for the elevator.
"Just a moment! ",She stopped me and walked towards me.
"Mr Vanclavik had a package delivered for you 15 minutes ago",she says and hands me a box of chocolates.
" Thank you",I smiled and received the box. To open the box and put a piece in my mouth letting the heavenly deliciousness melt on my tongue. They are the same ones I had on the flight here. I couldn't help but smile at his sweet gesture,he lifted my foul mood in an instant. He's beginning to warm up to me.
Because I was excited about the gift he sent me,I pushed my brother's sudden appearance at the back of my mind and decided to make a nice candlelight dinner for him and I.
I straightened my hair and put on a red satin dinner dress I bought and did my makeup. This is the first dinner we'll have together so I was a little nervous.
I kept looking at the clock and touching my hair because of how nervous I was. My breath hitched when I heard the door open and I stood up and straightened the invisible wrinkles on my dress.
"What are we celebrating?"he asked when he saw me standing there waiting for him.
"Nothing I just wanted to do something nice for you",I say and help him take off his coat.
" Really?",he said and wrapped his arms around me.I was enveloped in his scent, taking a deep breath and letting it calm me.
"Thank you for the box of chocolates,you sent",I said and kissed the corner of his mouth.
I could see his eyes darken as he smiled at me, taking my breath away. I'm with him most of the time but can never get used to how handsome he is.
"Oh that was nothing,I thought you'd like it?",he says, lowering his hand to my ass and giving it a playful squeeze." No underwear?",he asked, raising his brow "Are you planning on seducing me,how about you and me skip dinner and you thank me properly in the bedroom",he whispered, biting on my lobe.