Chapter 21 New Orleans

*When Cristian went away to his family in New Orleans*

I am in the car ride on my way to my family because if I stayed at the castle I would of hurt Elle. I mainly came here to get help from them, some part of me knows that they won't agree but a guy got to try, right?

The gates open to my parents house and the driver drives in and parks at the front of the house. I got out of the car and looked at the place.

It's been a while, I thought to myself. The house is a two story mansion. Nothing hasn't really changed around here and it does bring back childhood memories.

I fixed my suit while waiting for the driver to get my luggage out the car. When he finished I thanked him and he drove off. I saw my mom and two men coming outside. She had a huge smile on her face and her arms were held out for an embrace.

"Oh mi hermoso bebè" My mom cried out as she hugged me.

I rolled my eyes. "Mamà" I said in a complaining tone.

"Oh shush" She lets go of me and straighten my suit. She turned to the men and asked, "¿Podrías llevar las bolsas de mi hijo adentro?" She asked if they could take my bags inside.

"Sì, señora" They took my bags and went inside.

"So what brought you here sweetie?" She started to walk in the house and I followed her.

"Mamà, I came to ask a favor"

She looked at me serious. "Honey, you know your papà doesn't do well with favors"

"I know mamà, but... it's important"

"Okay, I will see what I can do. But first I want you to freshen up and get some rest, you had a long travel".

We parted from each other and I went to my room. I went inside and saw all my bags in there. I sat on the bed and took my tux off and loosen my tie.

I started to get lost in my thoughts of how I'm going to convince my dad to help me out and knowing he will want something in return, yes even his own son.

I heard the door knob turning, the door opened and no one was there. I stared at it for a few seconds before I decided to get up and close the door. Before I reached the door someone appeared at the door.

"Hello brother"

It was the one and only Daniel Hernandez, my brother, older to be exact.

A smile immediately appeared on my face. "Daniel, hey man" We gave each other a big brotherly hug. "Always with the grand entrances, I see."

"You know me. Got to keep shining"

"Oh I do" I chuckled.

"So what brought you here?"

"I came to ask dad for some help"

"You know he's-" He started but I cut him off.

"Yes, he's not good with favors, I know. But this one is important"

"What is it about?"

I was wondering if I should tell him but I voted against it. "I can't say yet"

He puts his hands in surrender. "Ok. I'll leave it alone. For now"

"Thanks"

After, we did a little catching up with each other. Like what's been going on in both our worlds. Obviously I didn't say anything about Elle, just regular work stuff and a little Simon stories.

Now I was getting ready for dinner with the family. My mom thought it was a good idea for me to ask my dad when he is most happy, when his stomach is full.

I heard a knock on the door.

"Mr. Hernandez, your mother would like to have you now for dinner" One of my parents men said.

"Ok, thank you"

I heard him walk away. I walked up to the mirror and did one last look at myself before I made my way down stairs. I saw my mom sitting at the table and I gave her a kiss on the cheek before I sat down.

"Mamà where is dad?"

"He'll be here soon honey"

Daniel came into the room and sat across from me.

"Hello family" he had a huge smile on his face as he saw all the food laid out.

"Honey, wait until your father gets here" My said to Daniel.

"No need. I'm right here" My dad came in and kissed my mother on the forehead before seating at his seat.

He turns to me and say, "Cristian it's been awhile"

"Yes sir, it has"

"And when you finally come and visit is for a favor"

I didn't answer after that because if I told him I was going to come at some point he wouldn't care.

There was an uncomfortable silence and mom broke it. "Ok, lets dig in"

"Don't have to tell me twice" Daniel immediately dug in.

After dinner we went straight in my fathers office, including Daniel.

My dad sat on the edge of the table and asked, "Ok. So what do you need help with?"

"Well, I'm sure you heard about the demon general"

"Get to the point son"

"I know the person who did it and the demons think I sent her but the truth is I didn't and she doesn't even know why she did it"

"How does she not know why she did it and who is this girl?"

"The demon in her is the one controlling what she does. And from what I understand it happens at night" I took a pause wondering if I answer his last question. "She's a werewolf"

He got up from the table with anger all over his face. "You expect to help you protect some wolf girl?!" He shouted.

"Alejandro cálmate por favor" My mom pulled him back and tried calming in down.

"She's a hybrid to be exact"

"What? A wolf and a vampire" He asked like he didn't care.

"No. A wolf and succubus"

From the look on his face I definitely got his attention. "You don't say"

"But I thought they were extinct" My mom looked confused.

"We all did" I interpreted.

"That's the point" My father said.

"You knew?" Daniel asked.

He shrugged. "I had my suspicions"

"So will you help me?"

"Of course sweetie"

"No" Both my mom and dad said at the same time.

"Oooh" Daniel said in the back. Is that popcorn I smell?

"Come on dad please. She is not going to be much trouble and-" I paused because I don't like saying it. I gulped and continued. "I need you". It's a very bad taste on my tongue.

I heard Daniel laughing and we looked at him. When he saw us looking he started choking on the popcorn.

"If I help you, you have to do something for me"

"Ok. Name your price"

"You have to marry the Olsen's daughter, Olivia"

"Alejandro!" My mom shouted shocked.

"What? Fuck no!"

"Watch your mouth!" My mom scolded me.

"Do that or no deal"

"I'm your son! You would actually tell me to marry someone I don't love?"

"It's not like you haven't been in bed with her before"

That's it." Fuck you and fuck this" I was leaving the room before I heard him say...

"The offer is will be on the table for three days. Pass that and I won't help you"

I left his office and went to my room.

......

3 days later.

I just finished talking to Elle and she sounded happy. It brings a smile to my face and because of that I'm going to take my dad's offer. I can't let anything happen to her.

I left my room and to my dad's office. I knocked on the door and waited for permission, he did and I went in.

"So what do I owe this visit?"

"I accept the offer"

He raised his eyebrow. "Wow she must be very special to you"

"She is"

He nod his looking deep into thought.

"Why do you even want me to marry her?"

"Let's just say it will help the family and can help you too" He smiled.