Later,as they lay tangled in their bed, Klaus traced lazy on Georgina's shoulder.The evening had been perfect,passionate and tender. But his mind kept drifting back to his conversation with his father. "Gina," he said softly. "How would you feel about meeting my family?" She turned in his arms, surprise showing on her face."Your family? I didn't know... I mean, you've never really mentioned them." Klaus felt nervous. There was so much she didn't know,about his world, his duties. He decided to tell her slowly, step by step. "They've been... distant," he said carefully,"But now,circumstances have changed. My father especially has asked to meet you." Georgina's face lit up. "Really? I'd love to meet him! When can we go?" Her excitement made him both happy and nervous. Soon

