Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌

“The strength of a family, like the strength of an army, lies in its loyalty to each other.”

♥ @RoshanDeLongpre and I own @TheNocturneClub

⛔KBeckinsale

#Fict

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@RoshanDeLongpre @LeighArganeau @LArganeauNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @JosefKostanNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub to cause her distress, he's losing her, Lucian. You know what that feels like. {Oh, I hated to say that. By the look on Roshan's face, I may have crossed a line.}

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@RoshanDeLongpre @LeighArganeau @LArganeauNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @JosefKostanNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub {I feel the need to speak up and add something for him to understand the dire circumstances Josef is in.} Lucian, Josef is your friend, has always been your friend. He tried to help you with Rosangela; his daughter almost died once already over Vince. Something has happened -

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@EmberGreerNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @JosefKostanNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub me. I motion to the phone, a silent plea for him to answer the woman, Ember Greer. Lucian must hear the whole truth; there is no other way for this to go from here.}

[Brenna ✩���˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@EmberGreerNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @JosefKostanNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub {In the middle of this semi-tense conversation, a woman begins to speak. She introduces herself, and by the time she is finished speaking, I am in tears with my hand covering my mouth to keep from sobbing out loud. Roshan and I exchange looks; he rubs my back, trying to console -

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@JosefKostanNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub recovered from that terrible mess. We're sorry to hear your daughter is in dire straights. Perhaps you give us a little leeway and tell us the whole story since we are all friends. The Arganeau's included.

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@JosefKostanNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub before. Roshan and I look at each other.} We are in a very precarious situation, Josef. Until recently, we all thought Lucian and Gatwick died in their villa fire four years ago. They have been reunited with their loved ones, unlike their beloved Rosangela, who was never >

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@JosefKostanNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @EmberGreerNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub believe. Business is fine, better than ever, actually. We're so thrilled to hear from you, only... to what do we owe the pleasure of your call? {As if we don't already know. To Roshan.} [Cat and mouse games, I am the best, don't you think so, my darling?]

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@JosefKostanNC1 @RoshanDeLongpre @EmberGreerNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub his greeting. The voice on the other end shocks me enough to elicit a small gasp. I also hear the small talk, but I'm not buying it. I take the phone from Roshan's hand, set it on the desk, and hit the speaker.} Josef Kostan, from America. How long has it been? Too many years I -

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@JosefKostanNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub such a successful night? The doors are locked, and Jasper has retired to his quarters. He decided to stay here in order to start early. {Chuckles.} His darling Elisa will be here tonight. {I walk up, wrap my arms around his waist, resting my cheek against his back.} Is it Lucian?

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@JosefKostanNC1 @EmberGreerNC1 @HenryFitzroy @VickiNelsonNC1 @RiyaTonnelli @JamesGLeBeau @DimitriLebeau @AsherSteeleNC1 @SavannahKingNC1 @RosangelaNC1 @VinceCordovaNC1 @BrielleArisNC1 @TheNocturneClub {Finally, the club has closed its doors on another triumphant night. As I walk into our adjoining office, I see Roshan standing at the window. Since the time of sunblock shades, he has stood at the window gazing out whenever he is deep in thought.} My love, what troubles you on -

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @RoshanDeLongpre @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP waiting for four years a little longer won't hurt.

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @RoshanDeLongpre @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP Vince, we are working on it, Lucian. There are bits and pieces, rumors, actually. We're putting it all together and then see where it leads. I'm sure you're in a hurry, dear, but these things take a little bit of time, and do not tell me you don't have the time you've been >

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@RoshanDeLongpre @LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP my love. I know I speak out of turn; they are our friends. If we cannot talk openly, what kind of friendship is this? Lucian, you had people here who could help you had you only come to us. "Brenna..." Oh, alright! [I drink my wine in silence while Lucian tells what happened}

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@RoshanDeLongpre @LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP drinks handed out, he will explain the whole thing. Hogwash, I heard someone say once.} Hogwash, Lucian! There is always another way that does not entail hurting the ones you love to prevent them from getting hurt! Do you realize the pain you have caused? "Brenna." I am sorry, >>

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @RoshanDeLongpre @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP everyone safe from harm, but this has been so hard on them all. I hope they will be able to recover. Lelani looks as though she could kill Lucian. Will we have to step in if she tries, my love?]

[Brenna ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ 🌌 @BrenaDeLongpre]

@LArganeauNC1 @LeighArganeau @GArganeau @LelaniDelacroix @RoshanDeLongpre @JasperNicolai @JoshuaRyan_RP {When Gatwick runs to Lelani's side, I turn into Roshan's body to keep myself in check. It's hard seeing the look on her face and then looking back to see the look on Everleigh's; I begin to cry. Speaking to Roshan's mind.} [I know Lucian thinks this was the only way to keep -