I looked over at Nicholai across the large, mahogany dining table. He sat comfortably in the plush chair, holding a chalice of blood in one hand, watching me through hooded eyes. I looked away from his intanse gaze, feeling a crimson blush creep up my neck. 
It really was a stunning room, decorated in lavish black and red silks, with expensive looking dark mahogany, antique furniture. It was a little forbidding at times, but I quite liked it actually. Mostly because it seemed that this was the only room where Nicholai and I could act remotely civil to each other.
So, boosted by the relaxed atmosphere surrounding us, I dared to ask the question that had been niggling at my mind for some time. "Nicholai.. I really don't understand how it's even possible.. the Elixir exists.. I've never even heard of a cure for vampirism!." 
He raised his eyebrows sardonically.... "I was wondering when you'd ask me that.."

He sat up and leaned forward, resting his elbows on the desk and leaning his chin on his long intertwined fingers, sighing, he spoke softly. 
"I suppose, if you are to understand fully, I must start from the very beginning... 
the Elixir began with my great - great - grand father. Guilliame Cervantes, he was a rich, noble man in France during the 1300s. He was also an alchemist.. and a mortal.. well, untill he met My great - great grandmother, Isobelle. She turned him, and from that moment on, his life was devoted to finding a cure.. some way to reverse the process. 
He got very close, but, as he tested all his attempts and potions on himself.. he died before he could complete it. but he left, everything - all his research.. records - to his son, my great - grandfather, jacques Cervantes. 
Hovever, Jacques had no desire to cure himself of his vampiric abilities, however he continued with the research simply to honour his late father's wishes.  So it was in actual fact, Jacques, that perfected the Elixir. And when his son, my grandfather, was old enough, he handed it over to him. Jacques never wanted it, so after it was completed, he had no reason to hold on to it. 
My grandfather however, found plenty of use for it. The great Dark wars were during his time, so my grandfather made his wealth by selling the Elixir to any intrested parties, At first, he only worked for the Vampires.Since the Damos are only part vampire, the Elixir does not have the same effects on them, as it does on Vampires.. but it does severely weaken them. 
The plan was simple, have a spy infiltrate the Damos, and slip vials of the Elixir into their chalice's of unicorn blood. 
And it was working fine, the Vampires were winning the war... until my Grandfather was offered more gold by the Damos, so, he switched loyalties..
He however, claimed the Elixir was stolen by the Damos, that he'd had nothing to do with it. He was found guilty by the Council of Elders and executed.. 
but not before leaving everything that was neccesary for more of the Elixir to be made.. to me. My father never knew of the Elixir's existence.. he still doesn't. My grandfather didn't trust him with it. He told me to continue with the family bussiness, but I didn't.. 1] there was no war anymore.. and  2] I did not see why I should share my advantage with anyone else.. besides we had already acquired enough of a fortune to last me ten times over.."  He grinned wolfishly, baring his fangs. "So now you know darling.."

By the time he finished talking my eyes were round with facination, I was completely riveted by his story.. "Wow!.. then you're family.. you're ancestors were practically the reason for either side triumphing in the Dark Wars!.. that's amazing.." I gasped breathlessly
I blushed slightly as he raised an amused eyebrow.. "amazing?.. well im pleased you enjoyed my family history.." He strolled over to her and placed a light kiss on my upturned lips, before walking out of the room. 
I trembled slightly.. oh no!.. this can't be happening... i - i'm falling in love with him!.. no!.. i can't be.. that's just being silly.. I tried laughing it off.. unfortunately, I don't quite belive me.. I mean, if i can't convince myself, how will I ever convince him?!
because Lucifer knows.. the last thing I need is to give him more power over me.. and that's all falling in love with him meant...