After school that day, I was driven home by Sylvain. Elizabeth's mother had been the one to drive me to school this morning, but my 'vampire knight'—as Elizabeth called him— decided to take me back home himself. Once we'd gotten out of the school and onto the road, Sylvain glanced at me and asked. "So... You never told me about why you and that mate of yours broke up in the first place." My heart clenched just then. I turned my gaze to him, smiling awkwardly."It's fine, Sylvain. We don't have to talk about –" I was about to wave the issue away but he interrupted me."But I want to talk about it." He paused, swerving his head to me until all I could look at was his deep golden eyes. "He's your mate, after all. And while I may not relate to the complexities of your race's relationship dynamics, I can say that you and I are at least..."Once again, he paused, placing his gaze back on the road and squinting his eyes as if he were thinking of something. But after a while, he continued.
"Stop with the unnecessary flattering." I gushed as I got closer. I'd worn a form-fitting, handless satin red gown that hugged my body. It was tight, but I wanted to look 'hot' for my birthday. Besides, Dad said I could wear anything I wanted today. Anyway, I grabbed Carlos by the wrist and dragged him away from his gathering of friends after saying hi to them."Hey, what gives?" He grumbled as soon as I got him to the center of the dance floor. "Have you seen my Dad?" I asked, glancing around. "He's supposed to be here, obviously and it's almost time for his speech."My father had promised to give a speech tonight, much to my dismay. But now I couldn't find him and the party was already getting heated.Anyway, Carlos shrugged. "I haven't seen him since lunch at your place this afternoon." He yelled through the music before pausing. He began bobbing his head to the music playing and screeched. "Gosh, they're playing Chappell Roan's 'Good Luck, Babe." I listened and in fact, that w
During my distress, Alpha Dromos's words were barely audible, and soon, everything spaced out until my vision was taken to a dark space.I looked around, terrified. One second, I was in the event hall where my birthday was taking place, and now I was in this dark space out of nowhere.Before I could talk or even make a step to move, I heard a howl behind me.My muscles froze, as I slowly turned back. Right there behind me, in the dark space, stood four wolves. They all had their gazes on me, scrutinizing me silently.However, it didn't take me long to know who these wolves were. They were my inner wolves, a representation of my werewolf side. And standing in front of them was my 'Alpha wolf' who'd been communicating with me since I was little."Alpha." I ran to her, sighing with relief. "Where are we?"My Alpha wolf had light golden fur, which was something unique on its own. Her fur flowed into the imaginary wind in the dark space, her sharp blue eyes fixed on me.Apart from my Alpha
My perception of the world shifted drastically as my gaze fleeted erratically through the faces of everyone present.They all looked frightened by me, shifting backward whenever my gaze landed on any of them.'I don't want to... Hurt them.' I thought to myself as I turned my head to my uncle, who stood stunned in the makeshift stage.Hurriedly, I brought my gaze to my feet and realized what the crowd was talking about. My wolf feet were covered in crimson-red fur that looked like blood.It was then that I knew which of my wolves I'd shifted into.'N– Nightshade?' I muttered inside my head. However, my moment of epiphany was cut short when another round of pain assaulted my body. Another of my wolves was struggling to come out, making my movement sluggish.Just then, the guards that my uncle had sent to me started appearing all around me. They all wore traditional silver-plated armor and had solemn and cautious looks on their faces."We have to neutralize her before she goes feral." O
As more and more guards began gathering around us, my Mystik wolf finally made a move and sprinted forward. We were moving at a speed that stunned everyone present, leaving them in the dust. As I ran out of Alpha Dromos mansion and sprinted outside, I searched the pack for my Dad. I was beginning to get worried that something happened to him but I didn't lose hope and eventually went to our house.However, as soon as I got to the front door of our duplex, a sharp pain spread around my body, causing me to trip and fall. Soon enough, I began jerking uncontrollably and began shifting. Eventually, I transformed back into my human form, but my body still spasmed uncontrollably. It was dark and our house was surrounded by a thick foliage of plants and trees that placed an eerie shadow over the building."Aria?" A voice suddenly called from behind me, causing my heart to jump into my throat. But then I paused when I began recognizing the voice."Dad?" I slowly sat up, turning my head to hi
"Aria Aurora Nightingale!" I turned my head to the gate until it felt like my head was about to fall off. And standing on the other side was my father, who had his arms folded in front of him."I guess I've overstayed my welcome." Sylvain chuckled amusingly, forcing me to turn my gaze to him. "I'll speak to you on the phone later, okay?"Just that? How dense was this guy?"You can't be for real right now." I pouted. "Do you still see us as 'friends' after that kiss?"He seemed to be in thought at first until he shrugged. "I honestly don't know what else to say. I'll acknowledge the fact that we're... Mated somehow, but that's about it. Or, do you want us to be like... A couple–""Yes!" I blurted a little too quickly. Gosh, I sounded desperate. Sylvain blinked with a blank stare but ended up nodding. "Very well, my little wolf. From now on you'll be my girlfriend and I your boyfriend."My face heated up with a blush.However, my fairytale moment was interrupted yet again by my father
SYLVAIN***After Aria's father rudely interrupted us that night close to the pond, I decided to follow him for a little walk. And my oh my, the man was intriguing indeed. But there was something... Different about him. Or perhaps the appropriate word would be 'unique'?Anyway, he was simply trying to probe me with questions concerning my age and vampirism. With the answers I gave him, I was sure his curiosity would be satisfied.Now I had to get back to Ravenna to share my experience with Aria in person. There was just so much to unpack that not even a telepathic conversation could cover.However, as soon as I stepped into my car and drove out of the Alpha's mansion into the night of New Orleans, a voice spoke up in my head.'Sylvain...'Time seemingly froze when I felt Lord Darius encroaching on my mind. And not in a good way...'Lord Darius. I–' I was about to greet him but didn't get the chance when he interrupted me.'Your presence is needed at my manor at once.' he stated simpl
Lord Darius's eyes lingered coldly on Nikolaus and me from the stairs. He levitated, bringing himself directly to us.I swiftly withdrew my outstretched hand, which was already aiming a punch directly at Nikolaus's head, and turned my gaze to Lord Darius."My Lord. I came as soon as you summoned me." I bowed my head slightly, glancing at Nikolaus who had a smug smirk on his face.Oh, he was lucky to get out of this unscathed.Meanwhile, Lord Darius simply acknowledged me with a nod before turning his gaze to Nikolaus. "Clean up your mess and meet up with us in my study." He commanded, probably referring to the half-dead human woman who was left lying on the stairs, the wound on her neck bleeding out.I shifted my gaze away from her, expertly controlling my urge to feed as I followed Lord Darius up to his study, leaving Nikolaus behind.As we walked through the dark hallways upstairs, the sound of our footsteps on the marble floor reverberating with each step, I couldn't help getting a