Anais did not expect any other voice to speak but Draven¡¯s so she was a bit taken aback at the sound of the female voice. However upon seeing the beautiful woman with the dark black hair, she knew this was Draven¡¯s mother. She found herself growing even more anxious under the woman¡¯s scrutiny. She stood quietly watching the two.
She smiled. And then a feeling a longing filled her soul. What would it be like to have grown up with a mother who would hold her and look upon her the way Draven¡¯s mother Serene looked at him right now.
When Draven introduced her, Anais curtsied. Draven¡¯s family was legendary, even to someone who was as sheltered as she was. She knew that he hailed from a long line of first born¡vampires believed to be blessed and turned by the Gods.??¡°I look forward to hearing the story,¡± Anais said with a smile ¡°Is it okay if I hug you?¡±
(Serena/Draven) Serena gave Anais a smile and held her arms out, "Yes, my dear, it is."? Her embrace was warm and inviting, not at all what one would expect from someone so ancient.? After the embrace she turned to walk beside Anais and placed a gentle hand on the lady's back, "tell me Anais, is there anything you wish while you and Draven visit?"
Draven stepped behind the ladies and walked silently letting them chat with each other as they walked towards a gazebo in the rear of the garden.? The smell of jasmine filled the air and the night was peaceful as the moon rose on the horizon.