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getting sick and tired of you running to Sid like you did Mom and Dad when we were what…five-years-old. I’m a grown-ass woman who can make her own damn decisions, so back the hell off.”
    “You told me it was safe ,” Sid growled, ignoring her outburst.
    Lana moaned, raising her hand to her forehead in frustration . “It is.” She shrugged Sid’s hand as he reached for her. “But they’re getting agitated, which is making me agitated, so we need to do it now.”
    Sid didn ’t let her attitude back him off. He reached for her again forcing her to look up at him. “You can bitch and moan all you want at me.” He shook her gently to gain her focus. “I will not stand here and watch anything happen to you. I am asking you again, is this safe?”
    Caroline c rossed her arms, her foot tapping a fast rhythm on the carpet as she watched Lana closely. “This isn’t something to play with, Lana.”
    “I understand your concern , Sid, but safe or not, I have to do this. If I don’t, I could possibly go crazy. Until you have dead people in your head, you will never understand what it’s like. Caroline knows I’m right, but we are both at risk here, and like it or not, I’m doing it.” Lana looked at them both. “Now are you going to be behind me on this or keep glaring at me, because honestly, if you are going to continue to glare I’d rather you leave. I want this done and over with.”
    “I will always be beside you.” Sid leaned down , kissing her lips gently. “But I swear, if you are harmed, dead or not, whoever harmed you will…” Sid dropped his forehead to hers. “Damn, this is weird shit that I don’t know how to handle and it’s driving me insane.”
    “Welcome to my world.” Lana kissed his cheek, before giving him a sad smile. Turning away , she faced Damon, Jared and Duncan. “Are you guys ready?”
    Jared straightened up from the wall he ’d been leaning against. “Honestly, I have no idea.” Crossing his arms, he stared down at her. “In all my years, I have never seen anything like this and I don’t know if I quite believe it.”
    “You calling her a liar?” Sid rushed up in three long stride s and was in Jared’s face.
    “No, so calm the fuck down.” Jared leaned in toward Sid , his eyes narrowed. “I’ve seen her do some things that even I can’t explain, but for us to have loved ones or whatever…who have been dead for well over thousands of years…” Jared shook his head.
    “Does Noah ring a bell?” Stepping forward, Caroline’s voice was clear as she stood beside her sister.
    Jared ’s eyes flew to hers as he slowly uncrossed his arms. “How do you know that name?” Jared growled, his eye large in disbelief.
    “He ’s your brother, isn’t he?” Lana replied, knowing a little shock value was the only way to get through to hardheaded nonbelievers.
    Jared searched the room before his eyes landed on Lana. “Are you saying my brother is here?”
    Caroline and Lana both nodded at the same time.
    For a slight second, emotion played across Jared’s face, but then it was gone. “It can’t be.”
    Lana looked off, her eyes unfocused for a slight second. “ He knows you did everything in your power to save him.” Lana stopped to look back at Jared. “Do you understand that?”
    Jared nodded, his eyes searching hers. “Can you see him?”
    Lana nodded. “He is very tall and younger than you, but he has your smile with lighter hair. He is a very handsome young man.”
    Both Lana and Caroline laughed.
    “What?” Jared glanced back and forth at the two women.
    “He said he ’s the better looking one.” Caroline grinned.
    Jared smiled with a chuckle , and then pinched the bridge of his nose closing his eyes. “Damn.” His smile faded slowly as he turned away, the emotions hitting him hard for everyone to see.
    Lana knew this was a total shock and gave Jared a minute to compose himself before saying anything else . Glancing at Caroline, she knew she was