The Life and Times Of Ralf Wylde! Chapter 15


"I have to help Mrs. Edgar change the bedcovers and wash them tomorrow", said Beatrix.
"I promised to go swimming with Garath tomorrow after I finish my chores", said Alyson.
"Well next Sunday, you can come to Castle Dargan to visit instead of me coming here", said Rachael, "Will that be alright with you both?"
"Yes!", they both agreed.

Meanwhile over at Castle Dargan . . .


Vincent is discovering how it feels to have sole responsiblity for the care and entertainment of an active toddler. He played castle with Gavril until the little boy got bored with it.


Then Vincent talked to Gavril.


He read a story to him when he asked.




Gavril finally started to get tired.


Being a true blood vampire gave Vincent the gift of unusual physical strength, but even that didn't help when dealing with a spoiled toddler. He was glad to be able to tuck the little boy in for the night.


He wasn't tired physically, just emotionally drained. Vincent relaxed on his bed and thought about Rachael.


The ghost of Tess came into the room and lay beside him.
"What are you going to do if Rachael doesn't return?", she asked.
"She'll be back tomorrow", he said.
"Dealing with two spoiled little boys might be more than she can handle", said Tess.


"Now that wouldn't be any problem for me", she said coming closer.
"Leave me alone!", he shouted.



"Please Vincent, give me a chance to be a wife and mother. You know how much I was looking forward to it", said Tess.


"You've been dead for ten years. All we had together is gone! I don't love you anymore!", he shouted.





The ghost of Vincent's wife left his bedroom, went back up to the family crypt and disappeared into her urn.


All was quiet, at least for now.


The next morning at the peasant village, Rachael hugs Alyson goodbye.
"I'll see you next Sunday", she said.


Then Alyson was off to talk to Ralf's son Garath.


Rachael waved goodbye to Beatrix who was busy washing clothes.


"My girls are coming to visit me at Dargan Castle next Sunday instead of me coming here", she told Isabel Edgar.
"Oh my, you mean to say that the Lord and master is actually allowing them into his castle?", said Isabel.
"Yes, Lord Vincent told me to invite them", said Rachael.


Rachael waved goodbye to Ralf. He seemed to be doing alright now. He definitely wasn't wanting for female companionship. Abra Ousby and Bridget Edgar were both varying for his attention.


From the looks of things she would guess that Abra had won this round.


If she wasn't in love with Vincent, she might also be thinking about Ralf as more than just a friend.


She walked a little faster just thinking about Vincent and their son waiting at home for her.

To be continued . . .