Sitting in the chair opposite his father, Vaughn shuddered as he tried to get his emotions under control, Jason talking soothingly to him as he gripped on to the werewolf''s hand with everything he had. Picking up the phone, Vance punched in some numbers before waiting impatiently as the ringing at the other end floated through the speaker. ''Hello? Alpha Halle speaking'' came the crisp clear voice through the receiver.


    ''Halle? Is Vance'' the Vampire replied quickly.


    ''Val! What a surprise, is everything OK? Has my nephew managed to destroy something finally?'' she asked, her tone amused.


    ''We''re all fine Halle, but we really need to speak to your dad, could you get him up to your office? I suggest you get Leo and your mate as well, I think he''s going to want to hear this'' Vance replied grimly. The line went silent for a moment as Halle mind linked to her father, his Beta and her husband beforeing back on the line, ''they are on their way, do I need to be worried?'' she asked apprehensively.


    ''I really hope not'' the Vampire King replied, running his fingers through his hair in anxiety, ''but I''d rather talk about it when everyone is in your office, it will save me from having to go over everything twice''. ''No worries Val, everyone is on their way and will be here in a few minutes'' the Alpha replied. ''Is my unbearably annoying brother with you as well?'' she asked with a snicker, causing Vance to splutter inughter as Jason growled in annoyance, muttering under his breath.


    ''He is and he said he loves you too little sis'' Vance replied.


    ''Sure he did Val'' Halle giggled


    Moment''ster, the rest of the Oak Ridge pack entered the room, Halle and Vance both putting their phone''s on speaker so that everyone could hear each other.


    ''What it is? what''s wrong? What has Vaughn done to the castle?'' came Justin''s anxious voice.


    ''Why does everyone think that I''m going to do something reckless?'' Vaughn grumbled annoyed.


    ''You don''t have the best track record son'' came Justin''s voice through the speaker, his tone full of affection despite his words.


    ''Yeah, but that doesn''t mean it''s always something I''ve done to cause us to ring you'' Vaughn muttered back, defensively.


    Vanceunched into the story of Vaughn being caught by the high Priestess whilst out on a run, Vaughn filling in details as and when needed.


    Silence followed the story for a moment before Justin cleared his throat awkwardly.


    ''oh'' he breathed finally.


    ''Oh? I that it?'' Jason asked incredulously, ''you don''t sound very surprised by this'' he added usingly.


    ''I knew about the blood oath boys, I as there when Viktor made it, he was basically forced into it, either make the oath or Vance would die, and with him the entire Vampire world. He did what he had to do to save his own and his people'' Justin added softly. ''why didn''t he tell me about it? or you!'' Vance growled in anger.


    ''Well your father passed away not long after we got back Vance, there was the funeral, your wedding, you were grieving, at the time I didn''t want to add more onto your shoulders than you were already carrying. Then time passed and Vaughn was born, there was no sign of the High Priestess and I just'' this Alpha sighed deeply, ''I couldn''t bring myself to ruin your peace an I just hoped that she wouldn''t turn up any time soon to collect'' he finishedmely.


    ''You should have told us dad'' Jason replied, though his words were gentle, knowing his father''s heart had been in the right ce.


    ''I know son, and I''m sorry I kept it from you, but know that Vaughn is now tied to the blood oath, the favour has been recalled and has been handed to him toplete. If he refuses to honour the agreement, the potion that keeps Vance safe will cease to work'' Justin replied, pain in his voice.


    ''I don''t care, it can kill me, Vaughn is not doing that witch''s bidding'' Vance shouted, his eyes shing in anger.


    ''No!'' Vaughn and Jason replied immediately, the pain in his match''s eyes evident. ''I can''t live without you'' Jason said softly.


    ''And I can''t lose either of my parents'' Vaughn added, ''are you really going to leave me on my own rather than let me go and find whoever this person is for the Coven?'' he demanded, meeting his fathers angry gaze with his own.


    The pair had a stare down of dominance before Jason ced his had soothingly on his son''s arm again causing him to drop his gaze and sigh in defeat.


    ''Vance, I know this is now what you want to hear, but Vaughn needs toplete the contract with the Coven, you cant even offer to go in his ce as the High Priestess has chosen him as the one to fulfil the oath'' Justin said through the phone.


    Letting out a breath, Vance rubbed his temples with his thumb and forefinger for a moment before speaking, ''fine, Vaughn goes, but he needs a guard, he can''t just be walking around on his own, not with who he is'' he replied tersely.


    ''I will be with someone dad, the High Priestess said she was sending someone and between us we are to go and get this person she wants'' Vaughn interjected.


    ''How will you even be able to find them?'' Halle asked suddenly, concernced in her voice.


    ''Uhh, she kind of put a spell on me that enables me to locate them, she said that at first we would just have to wander around but once the locator spell locks on to them, it will pull me toward them'' Vaughn muttered.


    ''And he only thinks to tell us this now'' Vance grumbled, his anger building again, ''we literally have no choice but to send him, he''s the one with the spell to find this mystery person.''


    Finally hanging up from the Oak Grove pack leaders, Jason let out a growl of frustration whilst Vance stood up and started to pace back and forth behind his desk in agitation.


    ''Who is this helper that the High Priestess is sending?'' Jason asked, his eyes darting between his son and his husband.


    ''Who is this helper that the High Priestess is sending?'' Jason asked, his eyes darting between his son and his husband. Vaughn shrugged, ''she just said he went by the name ''The Ghost'' he muttered without interest. Vance stopped abruptly, turning to stare at his son, ''what did you just say?'' he asked shakily.


    ''The Ghost, that was what that witch said he was called'' Vaughn replied suddenly worried, ''why? Who is he?''


    Vance dropped back down into his chair heavily, ''I have heard of The Ghost, he is called that because he has no scent, can move through the shadows like a ghostly figure, bypassing guards and sentries with ease. He leaves no trace of himself behind and only dead bodiesy in his wake, he is feared by all. No-one knows if he is a werewolf, Vampire or other supernatural creature, but he is the entity that is sent to do the work that no-one else wants or can to do, the rumour is that he is immortal, there is nothing that can kill him'' the Vampire King replied tersely.


    ''And we are just going to send our son out into the wilderness with this man?'' Jason spluttered.


    Vance nodded, ''we have no choice babe, but on the up side, with The Ghost at his side, Vaughn will be seriously protected, no-one has ever faced him and survived from the tales that have reached my ears!


    ''Who does he work for?'' Jason demanded desperately, obviously struggling with the thought of allowing an undefeated murderer to watch over his son on a mission from the Witches Coven.


    ''No-one knows for sure'' Vance replied steadily, ''but grumbles have reached the ears of some of our leaders, that the Council has a way to contact him.''


    Jason ced his elbows on his knees and buried his head into the palms of his hands.


    ''I really don''t think we want to get mixed up with the Council Val'' Jason muttered, ''they are dangerous and have grown in power over the years''.


    Vance sighed heavily, ''if I could think of any other choice Jas, I would do it, but your dad is right, Vaughn has been selected toplete the blood oath that my father made, so he has to do it, unless you are happy to let me sacrifice myself, which I would do in an instant'' he added with a sad smile at the pair in front of him.


    ''That is not an option Val'' Jason red, sitting up straight, ''fine, Vaughn goes with The Ghost and we sit here like a pair of useless parents, worrying over our baby until hees home again'' he said in defeat.


    Vaughn, ced his arms around Jason, hugging him tightly, ''I''ll be OK dad, you trained me in my childhood and then my wolf from the moment we could shift, plus dad V has taught my Vampire side, you both need to have faith in your teachings, I''ll be OK'' he said determinedly.