The Life and Times Of Ralf Wylde! Chapter 20


When Vincent and Beatrix were able to sneak away from the rest of the household, they met in the family crypt.
"I found somewhere we can go", he said.
"Oh Vincent, I can hardly wait", she said.


"Meet me outside tonight after everyone is asleep", he said.
"Alright, I'll be there", she said.


Then Beatrix swooned while thinking about what they had planned for tonight.


When Vincent went into the livingroom, Gavril came and sit beside him.
"Father may I ask you something?", asked Gavril.
"Yes, of course", said Vincent.


"What is it that makes Beatrix and Alyson my sisters? I don't understand", he said.
"Come over here with me and I'll try to explain it to you", said Vincent.


"You see, when your mother was young she was married to a man named Edward Smith. He was Beatrix and Alyson's father", said Vincent, "I'm your father but Rachael is their mother and your mother, too. That makes them your sisters and you their brother."
"Thank you Father for explaining it to me", he said.




He asked his father to play Red Hands and Vincent let him win, which made Gavil quite happy.


Later that night, after everyone else had gone to bed Beatrix met Vincent outside.
"I thought Alyson would never go to sleep", she said, "What about my mother? Was she asleep?"
"Yes, Rachael is getting older and sleeps very soundly.", he said.


"Where are we going?", she asked, "It's so cold out tonight.".
"There's an old stable at the back of the property. It's not far", he said.


Vincent unlocked the door and went inside.
"It feels a lot warmer in here", he said.


Beatrix came in the door and Vincent wrapped her in his arms.
"Beatrix, you're a desirable young woman and your innocence is intriguing", he said.



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Then he picked her up and . . .


Carried her over to the haystack.
"Beatrix, are you sure you want to do this? I don't want to force you to do anything you're not ready to do", he said.
"I've never been more sure of anything in my life", she said, "I want you Vincent!"


"Is it alright?", he asked.
"Yes, Vincent!", she said.

Later . . .


"It was just as wonderful as I had imagined. You're an incredible man", she said.
"Beatrix, I'm not an ordinary man. I'm a vampire", he said.
"You're joking, right?", she said.


"No, it's not a joke. I'm a true blood", he said.
"Well, whatever you are, I love you", she said.
"Yes, I know", he said.


"We best be getting back before one of them wakes up", he said.


"Being with you tonight was the most wonderful thing I've ever done", she said.
"You better hurry on inside before you catch a chill", he said.





The following morning over at Willow Creek, Ralf Wylde was on his way to the barn to do some chores.


He ran into Caleb Fenton.
"Ralf, can I to talk to you in private?", he asked.
"Alright, I'm on my way to the barn. Come with me", he said.


Caleb walked with Ralf to the barn.


When they sit down on the bench, Caleb surprised Ralf when he asked,"Ralf, are you my father?"
"Jonathan is your father! What makes you think he's not?", asked Ralf.
"My mother's eyes are blue, Jonathan's eyes are brown and mine are grey like yours", he said, "And besides I look an awful lot like you."


"Yes, I'm the one who planted the seed. But Jonathan nurtured and loved you. He's the one who made you who you are Caleb. Jonathan truly IS your father, not me", said Ralf.


"Thank you for giving me life. I'll always be grateful to you for that", he said.


"You've grown up into a fine young man who your father can be proud of", said Ralf, "I'm proud of you, too."



To be continued . . .