Theo looked up from his desk in his library as the wind suddenly picked up, chilling the room as a small whirlwind of ice and snow started in the middle of the room.

What the hell?

He stood and jumped back when he saw the body of…would he really call him a fellow member of Black Circle? Madison called him the Rape Toy of the group…well anyway. He saw the figure of Zak Misery appearing in the snow and ice. He didn’t seem to be moving but the white scar on his cheek still looked fresh.

Zak? Why are you in my office?

The vampire opened his eyes and jumped to his feet, looking around the room before the sharp blue eyes landed on Theo, who was walking around his desk.

Stay away from me.

Theo stopped, his hand extended and now realizing that fear was in the other man’s eyes, Zak, you know I won’t harm you.

It’s not you I’m scared of…

Theo looked confused,Then who?

Me.

Theo stepped closer and Zak stepped back, his hand touching the top of the fireplace. In his panic, ice started to take form and quite quickly. Within minutes, the entire fireplace was overtaken by ice. It had even managed to survive the flames, freezing and forming around the licking flames. The oak wall that was home to the marble fireplace turned blue and started splintering. Icicles pierced the wall like deadly blades and just by how heavy they looked, they could impale any creature.

Zak fell back on his ass, moving away from the fireplace and staring in shock at what he had done. He felt his back touch Theo’s leg and he jumped away, acting more like a scared cat than the man Theo had met back in London. Theo reached out a hand but was forced back by the sudden gust of wintry wind that came from the vampire. Snow and Ice blew around the room, keeping Theo a safe distance from Zak.

Zak! Calm down…have a drink.

The wind calmed but when Theo gave Zak the drink, it turned to ice the minute Theo’s hand left the glass, causing Zak to drop it and shatter into a million pieces on the hardwood floor.

It’s alright, what’s one glass?

Theo smiled and grabbed a chair, moving it so he sat across from the vampire. He was just about to speak when the door opened and Erica stormed in.

Theo! Is everything alright? What is he doing here?

Theo didn’t look at his sister, just watched the panic-stricken vampire tense and the temperature dropped again, Erica…this is Zak Misery, he and Nova are a thing, that's all you need to know. Now go.

She looked down at the vampire before looking back at her brother, a huff escaping her lips as she knew there was no way in hell that Theo would allow her to stay. She turned and stormed off, stopping when she felt a cold breeze on the back of her neck. Suddenly, her braid came undone and the ice crystals formed into snowflakes in her hair, some embedding themselves in the loose braid and others pinning her hair back. Both Theo and Erica looked back at Zak, who’s hand was just closing.

Did you?

I do have some control…it’s just…hard to control…

Erica was more interested in her look than what was going on between the two men that she left them alone, silently shutting the door behind her.

How long have you had this?

Since I was born…it’s…there…was an accident when Micah and I were little…we were playing and she asked me to make it snow…I accidently hit her in the head with some of my power and…my father made me lock it away…I used it when I was playing with her kids and Lila…I hit Madyson in the head and I…I took off…

The wind picked up around the two men, Theo’s own drink freezing in Zak’s outburst.

So Zak, tell me more about these powers? What exactly can you do?

A lot...I've built castles...forts...used it to kill...sometimes fast ad quick...others slow and painful. I can control anything that has water in it. Create snow and ice, change the weather...watch...

Zak put his hands out, palm down and took a breath, the wood floor cracked and slowly, a small ice castle started taking shape.

If you had someone you wanted me to kill...I guess I could show you that...

Its amazing Micah kept you her secret.

He smiled and cocked his head, Micah controls anything that is made with Fire...she can create fire too...but she has better control...Why do you want to know?

Color me curious Zak. A man like me doesn't get to where he is without knowing anything and everything about the people around him. As for someone to kill, at the moment I'm good in the death department but it's certainly good to know that the possibility is there.

The human body is mostly water...I can freeze just one organ and it's game over within an hour...

Zak's voice was weak and he placed a hand on Theo's wrist, watching Theo jump back.

Only downfall is that I'm freezing to the touch. Not that I think anyone would be willing to touch me after this...

He pulled his hand back and pulled his knees up, his eyes on the statue.

I also don't know how to reverse it. It's kinda stuck like that until Micah decides to change it.

Zak stared at the statue when Theo stood, making him look up at the man.

You wanted to know for another reason...didn't you?

First of all, the next time you touch me will be the last time. I don't care who your fiancee and sister are. And secondly I wanted to know because I wanted to know. That should be good enough for you. But....since I'm in a sharing mood, I wanted to know because there may come a time when your skill set might be of use to me. Might help you earn some brownie points with your companion eh Zakkie boy?

I don't think it will give me much of anything with Nova. He wouldn't want anything to do with me if I could kill his daughter with a simple touch. A kingdom of Isolation and it looks like I'm the King.

You will find Zak that being a King has it's advantages.

For a man like you, in the normal life you live, maybe...

Zak stood and walked over to the window behind Theo's desk, Just call me when you need me.

Without looking at Theo, Zak vanished in a flurry of snow and ice...going to....God knows where.