"Aparajita was a fae," Rohan said.

"No," I was shocked, "There must be some misunderstanding. She was a human. I have walked through her memories."

"That's the thing," Rohan said, "You have walked through Aparajita's memories and Aparajita didn't even know the truth about her birth until last year and after that..."

"After what?" I said.

"Leave it," Rohan said, "Can you access Ryan's memories?"

"I'll try," I said.

I put my hands on my knees and sat on the sofa. I closed my eyes. I concentrated hard but all I could see was blackness.

"Don't force yourself," Rohan said, sensing my discomfort, "Ryan must have protected his memories."

"But what will we do now?" I said.

"The only way left now," Rohan said, smiling, "Is the classic human way."

"What?" I said.

"I have defeated Ryan in a duel before I came to you in his disguise," Rohan said, "And as much as I know Aashim, he does not care about his any ally. So Ryan must be near the place where we fought."

"Let's hope so," I said, "But how would we go?"

"Well, that place is far from here," Rohan said, resting his elbow against the wall, "So if we go at my speed, some other witches or wizards might recognize us?"

"So?"

"Would you mind riding on my bike?" Rohan said, with a blush.

"No," I squeaked, "I will."

"Let's go then. I must change my clothes so as not to attract attention and you can take Mia's jeans and top," Rohan said.

"OK," I said.

I went inside Mia's room. It was nothing like the room of a seventeen year old girl. All over the walls were the spells and formulas for potions. The room was stacked with books on paranormal entities. At the corner, there was a photograph hidden by a layer of dust. I wiped the dust with my palm. It was a photograph of Aparajita and Rohan smiling, with baby Mia in Rohan's arms. They were such a happy family. No wonder Mia hates me so much! But what had I done wrong? I had only loved her father and I could not help it. I could not stop loving Rohan even when he was married to Aparajita but I never tried to come between them.

"Anika, are you ready?" I heard Rohan's voice.

"Just a minute," I said, as I pulled a sky blue top and mud brown jeans from Mia's messy wardrobe. Aparajita was very particular about leanliness and Rohan was also not  put on his helmet and took out his bike. I don't know from whom Mia got her messy nature from?

When I came out of Mia's room, Rohan was standing with his olive green shirt and black jacket. His shirt reminded me of the day when I was lost in an attempt to find Aparajita's house. Memories! They are more powerful than any poison. Rohan took out his bike from the parking and put on his helmet. I sat behind him. As soon as he started the bike, air started pulling my hair all over my face. The roads were uneven due to the mountainous terrain so I had to clutch his jacket sometimes. Whenever I did this, Rohan would look back at me and would ask, "Are you OK? Should I slow down?"

"No," I simply said, but he did slow down.

Finally Rohan parked his bike behind a deserted godown and motioned me to follow him. I followe him without amking any noise.

"Ryan," I could see Kiara's face flooded by tears, "What happened to you?" I was surprised. I had never seen any emotion on Kiara's face. I had always known Kiara as the ruthless sidekick of Aashim. Ryan was lying unconscious on the ground

"Ryan, Ryan," Kiara said, patting his cheeks, "No, no, no, you can't leave me. I can't live without you. How can Rohan do this to you? He is your brother? But what more can be expected of him? He drank your blood." I looked at Rohan. I could see guilt and shame haunting his face which seemed so tortured at that moment. I could not stop myself from putting hand on his shoulder. He looked at me and gave a faint smile.

Kiara continued, "So what, I am a human and you are a vampire. I love you and will love you even after my death."

"But I don't love you," Ryan opened his eyes and dug his teeth on Kiara's neck.