Unscheduled Visit

Bill had risen for the night as tonight was the night that he was going to visit his youngest progeny Brianna. He had received Arabella's email that she wanted to know in advance of his visit but he wished this visit to tonight. He knew that it would be short notice for her and if he believed that Brianna was not making any progress he would bring her home without any hesitant thought. Quickly typing out his response

From: William Compton
Subject: Visit
Date: January 2014 7:52pm
To: Arabella Trillo

Tonight

William Compton

Hitting send.

He knew that his unscheduled visit would keep her on her toes, but with everything that had been going on in the last few days he needed to check things for himself.

Sitting in his office chair as he could see Roxanne was pouring him another glass of blood and one for herself like he told her. He could not help but appreciate her appearance, something that would certainly capture any man's attention.

"Roxanne we shall be making the trip to the estate of John Quinn. Would you still like to join me?" he asked her.

Roxanne had chosen the most appropriate attire that she could find in her closet, grateful that she had gone shopping before she had arrived in Louisiana. She could feel the King's eyes on her the second that she entered his office. When they arrived back from his so called meeting, she would start her plan of attack on Compton. But first she would just have to get through this meeting. Pouring herself a glass of blood as one for Compton she turned her attention back to him as she walked across and placed his glass of blood on his desk.

"Of course your Majesty. I would be delighted to escort you however you see fit" she grinned batting her eyelashes.

Accepting his blood as he took a swift mouthful from the glass as he lazed back in his chair.

"Please call me Bill. Only in front of guests should you call me your Majesty, or Mr Compton whichever you prefer sweetheart" he remarked.

Taking another sip from his blood as he looked appreciatively at her again.

"I have organized the car to be ready within ten minutes. So how are you finding your quarters?" he quizzed her.

Plan into action, part one.

"If I may speak frank your Maj-Bill. I am finding them a little uncomfortable, I love everything that is there, but I would just prefer something a little smaller" she suggested.

Roxanne knew that the only smaller room on the first floor was the room directly next door to Compton's.

"Well far for me not to make sure that you are comfortable in your stay. I shall have your things moved to another room. It is one that is next door to my personal chambers, but I am hardly there these days. So you shall not be disturbed" he smirked.

He quickly dialled a number on his speaker phone and was put through to Zaynn, the head of home staff.

"Have Miss McKee's things moved to the room next to mine asap" he ordered and ended the call.

Turning his attention back to Roxanne who was clearly pleased with his instant instructions.

"I shall endeavour to make sure that you are comfortable living here Roxanne. You are excellent at your job and I plan for you to remain here for as long as possible. I shall be requiring help in the next few coming days until Kiara returns" he told her.

"Thank you Bill....If there is anything that I can do to thank you. Please let me know. I really appreciate it" she grinned.

She knew that Bill would not ask anything of her, but she would make her want her later. Everything was going just the way that she hoped. Now she just had to hope that the Tiger was just how Isabel had told her he would be.

"No need sweetheart. Come, we cannot keep them waiting. I am eager to see how my progeny's training is going" he smirked.

Draining his glass of blood as he stood from his chair and walked around his desk towards Roxanne.

"Ready?" he grinned.

Quickly draining her glass as she placed it back in its rightful place she nodded as she followed Compton from his office towards the waiting car. Sliding into the back seat as he followed suit as the car jolted and made its way down the gravel drive. Sliding a little closer to Compton as he did not move away from her but cast a smirking glance her way, as she placed her hand on his knee which he did not move.

The King did not know what was going to hit him. All she had to do now was get this meeting over and done with.

It was off to see the Tiger.

Arabella saw her phone dance a little as she was combing her hair. She glanced at it. A single word message was displayed. ~Tonight~ She smiled. This could not have worked out better. She had been promising Cassia that she would play for her and had set everything up for tonight, thinking she had time. Everyone was dressing conservatively as if it were a big concert and Arabella was no exception. She alerted the gate that she had an extra guest coming in for the recital and told them they were to page her directly when they arrived. She smiled and lifted her violin from it's case, adjusting the strings and sampling the tone patiently. Everything needed to be perfect for tonight. Now, for more than one reason. As she slowly ran the rosin bar over the bowstrings, she played over her song choices in her head.

Bill cast a quick glance at Roxanne's hand that laid upon his knee but he did not think anything of it. It was just her way of giving him thanks for what he did to make her more comfortable in his home. He felt his cell phone buzz as he pulled it from his pocket as he noticed that he had a voice-mail as he called the number and listen;

“Um…hi Bill… it’s me Kiara....So…things are good here. I’m ok… so is Sophie. She is safe and growing up quickly. I-I…miss you.. a lot....I love you… I can’t wait to be back home. I’ll call when I can”

Smirking as he heard her voice as he did not wish to leave a voice mail whilst he had company he quickly typed out his response;

I miss you my love. Come home soon. I love you

Hitting send as he placed his cell back in his pocket and turned his attention back to the road. Trees passed the window quickly as two of his most trusted guards sat in front.

Roxanne silently congratulated herself as her hand remained on Compton's knee, such a blind foolish man. He had no idea what she had in store for him when they returned back. She would have some information for Isabel when she returned, that would surely be in her favour. The Tiger had lied about the success of his mission. She watched quizzical as Compton retrieved his cell and listened to someone on the end.

The were whore.

Recoiling in disgust as she could hear every single word. She had only been away for a few days and she was acting like a pathetic teenager. How would she feel when she found out that her precious Bill has been unfaithful.

"How is she Bill?" she asked making a polite conversation.

"She is well, she shall be returning home soon" he told her.

He turned to face her, he knew that Kiara was not her biggest fan in the world. But she was good at her job. He would make her see that.

"I ask that whatever is said at this meeting remains with us. I do not want anything getting out about my progeny's whereabouts. It is vital that she is kept safe, she is still young and not as well skilled as Jessica"

That was not what Roxanne wanted to hear, she had no choice but to act fast. She could not allow the were whore to get in the way. Isabel trusted her with this task and she would not fail.

"Of course Bill. Discretion is one of my best abilities" she grinned as she crossed her legs exposing more of her flesh.

Jessica? That must be Compton's oldest progeny. So the Tiger not only failed in one of the progeny's but two of them. Oh this would displease Isabel very much, no doubt she would want her revenge.

"Thank you, your discretion is greatly appreciated sweetheart" he smirked as he turned his attention back to in front of him.

As they neared closer to the estate of John Quinn, the main gates came into sight as without hesitation the gates opened and spotted someone.

"Stop the car" he ordered.

Without waiting for the door to be opened he stepped out and was greeted by Arabella Trillo.

"Thank you for meeting me Arabella. I trust that Brianna and Quinn know of my arrival?" he questioned her.

He turned to see that Roxanne had joined him and was now closely at his side.

"Oh allow me to introduce Roxanne, my new assistant" he introduced.

Roxanne slid out of the car with grace and ease as she walked around to stand at Compton's side as she appraised the young vampire girl standing before her. Quirky dress sense, but still young enough to know her place.

"Thank you your Majesty. Pleased to meet you" she smirked sweetly.

Walking from the deck to the gate, Arabella smiled as the King and his guest stepped from the car.


"Actually, no, your Majesty. You mentioned wanting to surprise them. Your timing is wonderful, as I am getting to give you an extra treat. I am performing a short recital this evening so everyone has been busy getting things set up for that. You have arrived with impeccable timing, though only I and these guards know of your arrival. I took extra steps to keep things quiet, as I thought you would prefer."

She smiled quizzically at the newcomer. Vampire, for certain, but still a fairly young one. Issac had said they were looking for a temporary assistant to help the king. Arabella had to admit she was a bit jealous. The woman did look like a very tasty pudding. She dipped her head slightly without dropping her eyes from the newcomer.

"Roxanne, I am Arabella Trillo. You have fallen in with honored company and as such as welcome to join him within our home tonight. Please follow me, your Majesty. I'll take you through the side entrance to the office. You can wait there discreetly until the recital."

"That is very forthcoming of you Arabella. Perhaps if I am satisfied with Brianna's training then we can discuss a more permanent position for you" he smirked.

A recital? This was not what Bill was expecting to see tonight, but there was some matters that he did need to discuss with Arabella, Quinn and of course Brianna.

"I look forward to seeing this recital as well as Roxanne I am sure" he turned to see and hear her response.

Roxanne appraised the young vampire that stood before her with soft eyes as she looked just as delectable dressed as she could imagine without. If she was here for another reason she might just find herself propositioning her. But her task was clearly set out.

"The honour is mine Arabella. I would gladly love to join you this evening" she grinned.

Roxanne stood close to the Compton as she followed him and Arabella to a side entrance of a building.

Arabella led them into the office area, smiling as they followed her. She led them to some of the more comfortable chairs near the side wall. She smiled to the King, nodding to a new painting that had been added to the wall recently.


"He is quite good, isn't he. He is going to be painting one of Cassia and myself soon. I will send someone for you when the recital is about to start. Until then, please feel free to relax. I will have the audio monitors turned off for this area until you leave so you can discuss matters privately."

Arabella walked over to the side-bar and lifted two glasses of warmed blood from the stand. She set the glasses on the end table near to the King and smiled to both before leaving.

Bill waited until Arabella had left the office as he turned his full attention back to the painting of Brianna. He had never seen her like this, her face held so many emotions. He had never encountered one of Jessica on his visit's here and wondered why the painting of her youngest progeny.

Taking the glass of blood as he sipped quietly as he appraised the painting.

"Remarkable talent, don't you agree?" he asked Roxanne.

Roxanne let her eyes follow Arabella out of the office as she swiftly took the glass of blood from the table and sipped slowly as she looked around the office. Simple and yet functional. Hearing Compton question her she turned to look at the painting, Compton and his good looking girls. Must be a thing for him.

"She is quite beautiful Bill" she commented on the painting "Such talent, a lot of work has been put into this. It is stunning" she grinned.

"That she is. Although her birth was not how it should have been, she has come along quite well. You will like her. She is in need of friends and I would like it if you got along with all the women in my life Roxanne. You will come to love it here, perhaps even find a friend in John Quinn" he joked.

Bill cast a glance around the office as he noticed a large hammer hung on the wall and looked at it curiously as he took note of it. It was not something that he recognized, something that he would ask of Quinn later.

"I am sure that she and I will get along brilliantly" she replied back to his comment about his progeny.

She would do just about anything to get this over and done with, a recital? She could think of a lot more better things to do that sit here listening to the girl do whatever she was doing.

"We shall see Bill" she smirked.

As she followed his eye direction she spotted what he was gazing at. The hammer. She recognized it instantly, Isabel's man had failed in his task. No one had heard from him since his departure and now she knew why. She would need to alert Isabel on this piece of information.

Bill took a few mouthfuls of his blood as he zoned out and tried to listen to anything beyond the room but could hear nothing. If Arabella kept to her word then Quinn and Brianna would not know of his arrival, he liked to keep them on their toes and especially the Tiger. Who would have thought that he would have left the life of his progeny in his hands, but right now he had no choice. But if he believed that things were not developing how he liked then he would bring Brianna home, he would up the security again to make sure that things ran smoothly.

Arabella sent one of the house workers to retrieve their honored guests as she got things set into place. Jonathan was looking at her odd but she just smiled quietly as they waited for a few minutes. Once Jonathan was sitting, she motioned for Brianna to bring Cassia in and sit with her. She motioned to one of the servants and asked them to bring in two more chairs, placing them between Cassia and Quinn. She cleared her throat and began speaking before the last of the guests arrived.

"Thank you for indulging me, Jonathan. I know things have been hectic as of late but this is something I have been wanting to do for a little while now. Before I begin, I would like to explain the extra chairs I had brought in. We have a few surprise guests for the evening's entertainment, though always welcome."

She motioned to the servant holding the door and smiled. As they entered, she rose and nodded her head in greeting.

"His Majesty, William Compton, and his guest, Roxanne."