>>Maya“Welcome back” Quincy greeted me when I got home, “I see you’re devastated.”“You can tell. Wow.” I threw some sarcasm his way. I really wasn’t in the mood for anything. New revelations were coming my way and none of them were good. I was mentally exhausted.“Heard about your boyfriend getting shot.” I was walking to the lounge and stopped at his words.“You do?” I looked back at him“Well, everyone knows about what happened. It’s all over the news.” Ah… Makes sense. It happened in a public place and to a prominent person too. It was bound to make it to the news.I walked to the lounge and collapsed on the couch with my face buried in the cushions.Everything was killing me at the moment. I was so annoyed, mad, hurt, worried, scared and so many emotions were mixed in I didn’t even know which one to focus on.A few moments later I felt a hand on my head. It was small so I could tell it was Nena’s.“Ma, everything will be alright.” She caressed my hair while I laid there lifeless
>>Maya“I see.” Ruda smiled at me after I told him Yohan could be healed and the whole story behind it. But I could tell that there was pain behind his smile. “That’s good.” He said while I held his hands, “That’s really good. He didn’t deserve this.” He looked at me, “You should take him as soon as possible.” His voice was low as he spoke.“You won’t come?” I asked him and he shook his head.“I need some time…” He slipped his hands away from mine, “I need to do a lot of thinking…” He looked away.“Ruda…” I placed my hand on his shoulder, “I understand, it must’ve been hard.”“...” He didn’t answer. He seemed to be lost in his thoughts. After learning some new things from that blonde man he’s been at a loss. More so because we don’t even know if he spoke the truth or was just trying to mess with us, although much of it was very convincing.Not knowing where to stand is very hard, having your trust betrayed is even harder.After talking to that man Ruda became quiet.I know he needs h
>>QuincyThe night was dark, thunder and lightning were at full force and I knew it would be a gamble to fly in this sort of weather but I had to risk it. This may be dangerous but it was also the perfect scenario for a kidnapping and besides I no longer had any time left to waste. All of it, I sighed, all of it was coming to an end.Maya and Nena followed me out to the roof where I got a better assessment of the weather. The wind was strong and it could rain at any moment.“Maya.” I turned around, “Wait for me in the forest. I’ll come straight there. Ask the Daryad to open the portal for passage.”“Will it listen to me? I’m a human.” She was worried but I had no doubt about it.“Yes.” I turned my face up front as I took out my wings. The black feathers flapped open as I took my stance while some escaped the wings and flew around with the wind, “You’re no longer an ordinary human, you're the mate to the next king of the enchanted forest. If the Daryad doesn’t listen to you, who else
>>MayaQuincy went back to the human world after a few hours since Nena was there alone. I made sure she went to sleep before coming here but since it was going to be morning soon Quincy decided to leave. I’m actually really thankful to him, he takes really good care of Nena.I was afraid of him for most of my life but now that I know why, I have come to accept him. I was probably scared because I couldn't understand him, but how could have I understood him when I didn’t even know who he was. Moreover he asked for strange things that I only understood after I found out that he was a vampire.But Nena had known all along, I guess that’s why she’s so attached to him.I wondered if the hospital staff was panicking by now? Quincy did say we’re safe as long as Adam and Alina don’t come to visit or as long as no other staff enters the room but how long will that be?I sat on the grass with my knees next to my chest and stared at the nymphs doing their work.The Makoi fishes swam in the wate
>>Esra {28 years ago}Soft winds, calm beings and the beauty of nature was all I had ever known.It was my everything.It was all I ever needed. Overseeing and interfering only when needed was my job ever since I became the Queen ages ago.I had seen life being made, grow and pass on. I had seen all kinds of mystical beings and I knew them all well. All except werewolves.Since wolves did not dwell in the magic realm.Unlike the rest of us who needed magic to survive and came over to this side the werewolves had no such need. Their human appearance was a part of them and they chose to stay among humans since they aged similarly as well.In my whole life I never got to see a wolf since the beings who lived in this world did not cross over to the human world and it was the same the other way around. Because it is this way, there is peace. The crossings rarely ever happened and were mostly when there was a need.I had traveled the world before my coronation as Queen and I even met the
>>Esra“I have to go back.” Adam said.“Why?” I couldn’t understand, “You almost died there.” I told him.“Yeah but that’s where I live.” He scratched his neck, “I know living in a weak pack is nothing to be proud of but my family is there and I’m supposed to be the next leader. I can’t just disappear.”Can’t just disappear? Like hell.“You would have been dead anyway if you didn’t reach the forest so just stay.”“I can’t.” He shook his head, “You don’t understand.” He was moving his hands around while talking, it seemed like he was restless, “If I disappear the whole pack is in danger.”“Why?”“Because I’m the only heir. My presence ensures that at the very least we have hope.”“But look at yourself!” I raised my voice slightly, “Look how many scars you have.”“Look.” He sighed, “I don’t need you to pity me. I’m very thankful to you for saving my life but I need to go back and show my pack I’m alive.”“Well go ahead.” I folded my arms. This idiot is too bent on leaving so I’m not goi
>>EsraI grew accustomed to Adam visiting the forest. Somehow, I don’t know how, but the Dryad didn’t mind letting him in.Maybe it was because he was a werewolf and was a mystical being too.I had also grown accustomed to healing his small injuries and calling a nymph over if he had any serious ones. A year passed like that and we had grown really close. We stayed up nights when he was over and just simply talking seemed special too. He was the only wolf in the whole magic realm and he was with me. The thought would often make me feel giddy.I introduced him to Arsay and her to Adam. Surprisingly they got along well too except the fact Arsay was spending most of her time out of the forest.Because she was reckless like this, I always had to stay in the forest. Perhaps this is why I was the true Queen and she only had a supporting role, If Arsay was chosen as the first Queen the forest would be in chaos.I snickered and looked out the window while I sat in my room. I was alone there
>>EsraIt must have been the alcohol that went straight to our heads and blinded our rational judgement. I couldn’t think of any other explanation for our actions.Adam slept for two days straight after that night. He wasn’t just drunk, he was mentally drained as well, maybe that’s why he slept so long. I could understand, whenever he goes back to his pack he has to deal with constant problems.I was in the room when he came to but as soon as he woke up and saw me the color left his skin and he went pale.He was beyond terrified and I had no idea why.“Adam?” I stepped closer to him but he backed away, “What’s wrong?” His actions were suspicious.“Esra…” His throat was dry so he gulped before speaking again, “You're pregnant.” He said and I was taken aback by his words.“I’m not.” I told him and he shook his head.“I can tell.” His gaze dropped, “A werewolf has the ability to tell that about the people who they are close with.” He gulped again, “I’m well familiar with your scent and
>>Maya “And that’s how after a long wait, Quincey and I got married and became the Queen and King of the dark realm.” Nena finished her long love story, “We got married in the human world. It was a small event with very few close guests.” She smiled, “And yes, I invited my three fake boyfriends too.” She took a deep breath, “That was the last I saw of them.” She grinned, “And then we moved to the Vampire capital and years passed by.” “Woah…” I was shocked, “That was a lot to take in.”I definitely didn't think you’d turn out to be such a manipulative person.” It was unbelievable really. She chuckled, “Everything is allowed in love and war Ma,” She had a mischievous look on her face, “And look at us, we were two orphans whose parents were killed unjustly.” Her smile turned a little sad, “And now we’re Queens.” I smiled back, “I guess fate isn’t that bad.” She shrugged, “I’m happy now so I guess.” She smiled, “My time with Quincey has been amazing!” “How much more time before you gi
>>Quincy“What if some other Vampire tries to harm her?” I asked the king, my father and Luci. We four were present in the King’s audience chamber and we're going through some stuff, “There is always a chance someone could try something because she’s still a human. It’s going to take time for her blood mate powers to show.” I was making a point here, solely for Nena’s sake. Still being a man who has claim to the throne meant there was a chance someone might disagree of Nena and try to harm her.“Boy, the thing is, even if you revoke all your rights officially, there is still a chance it might happen.” The king made his point, “Because no matter what, you can’t fight the blood that runs in your veins.” He was right. No matter what effort I did here, it won’t change the fact that I was part of the royal bloodline. I sighed and looked down in defeat. What now? If not this, then what can I do?The king cleared his throat and made me look at him again, “Well you just need to be in a posi
>>Quincey“So none of you ever liked her?” I asked the boys while we all sat in the lounge of my house. I was sitting on one side and the three of them were side by side on the other.“Nope,” They all replied as they shook their heads in unison.“You want me to believe that?” I had my arms folded.“We only did it because she was helping us out. It was mutual help.” Chris said, “We had a deal between ourselves.”“Helping you guys out?” “She’s a pretend girlfriend for us because women don’t stop chasing rich men, especially when they’re single.” Sam said, “Nena is the perfect person for that role since she beats the shit out of people too.”I raised my brows as I frowned. It made sense, there were a number of times she came home and I could tell right away she had a fight with someone. So this was the reason why.“Don’t worry,” Chris said after he noticed the visible discontent on my face, “We just need her for another semester and then our deal ends.” He smiled, “We really don’t have
>>NenaThe world started getting blurred. Like a dancing mirage.The dark magic began to consume me and I started seeing red. A stream of liquid started coming out of my eyes that was not water.AH…No wonder Quincey told me I’d never survive here. I feel like I’m being consumed. It’s like there is a furnace in my body that’s steadily heating up and it’ll keep heating up till there is nothing left of me. Till all of me is burned and not even my soul survives.I felt like I was fading away with the increasing pain, “Nena!!” A voice reached me, “Nena!” I looked to my side and saw Quincey running towards me. He slid down next to me and brought me into his embrace, “What the hell are you doing here!!!” He yelled at me, “Why the hell aren’t you doing anything??” He looked at his father and uncle.“She refused to leave.” Daddy said, “I tried.” He raised his hands up in defense, “I really did.”The king nodded, “She’s too stubborn.” He said, “This is why we sent Luci to get you.”Wow, these
>>Nena“What happened to the previous one?” I was very curious now even though my head was starting to hurt, “Who was that human?”The king looked at Alister and I followed his gaze. Alister hesitated a little, then sighed, “It happened two hundred years ago,” He started a story, “Two hundred years back humans were still thinking of us as monsters.” He nodded sadly, “And Quincey grew fond of a human that once helped him but that same human killed herself when she found out what she got caught up in.”“What?” I shook my head, “What happened?”The two royal bloods looked at each other, “Let me tell you a short story about how Quincey grew a little distant from relationships.” Alister gestured to Luci to do something and Luci left while Alister came and sat down in front of me.“Are you alright?” He asked me.I shook my head, “I feel like a fever is rising…”“It’ll get worse from here.” Alister patted my head, “So I’ll give you the major details of what happened.”“Alright,” I nodded.He
>>NenaThe dark continent gave the vibe of a dark fantasy setting. It was clearly daylight but the sky was covered with dark clouds continuously and forever so no sun rays made it down to the land.The roads were old, looked like the ones the Romans made centuries ago but all the houses were big, like mansions. The market place was busy but not bustling. It looked like there were a limited number of people there.“I thought there would be more people here.” I asked Luci while he and I walked towards the Palace.“Many vampires go to the human world nowadays.” The Palace was in view, “The human realm has a lot of entertainment after all.”“Why not just bring it here?” I asked.“The magic realm doesn’t allow it.” I started seeing some royal guards.“It doesn’t allow it?”“Even if you try to bring it here, the portal which we cross through throws it out before you enter the magic space.”“Why though?”“To preserve the magic.”“Does technology ruin it or something?”“I guess you can say th
>>Quincey“Quincey stop!!” Luci hugged me from behind frantically to stop me, “Humans can’t take magic this strong!!” He head butted my back, “Idiot! What if someone dies?” His words made me freeze and he loosened up, “What if Nena dies?” He moved to look at my face that was filled with horror.My chest tightened and my brain went blank for a moment.No!! I looked at Nena who was unconscious on the floor.Oh hell…I ran to her, “Hey,” I embraced her in my arms, “Hey wake up,” I shook her a little but she was blacked out. Luci came and sat beside me, “Nena…?” I felt like my world was falling apart, “Nena, are you okay?” There was no response. Her body seemed lifeless with no reaction at all.Shit…Oh shit!!“Nena!” I check her temperature but my body is already cold. I couldn’t tell if she was okay like that or not because to me, a fresh corpse is warm too.Damnit!!I had never been so nervous in my life. I felt so shattered, so broken and so ashamed! What have I done? This is my faul
>>NenaSam stood his ground, “You got no say in this.” He said, “This is her decision.” He looked at me and all the attention was on me all of the sudden.Oh shit!Having so many eyes on me all of the sudden made me flinch but I got myself under control..I rolled my eyes and looked at Chris, “Where’s the food?”He was shaken up by what was happening but still managed to answer me, “It’ll be here soon.” He said, “Let’s set the table up.”“Sure,” I stood up and went to grab Nathan and Sam’s hand to get them away from Quincey. Luci, on the other hand, walked over to Quincy to calm him down.They exchanged a few words and a few times in between they glanced at me while my boy grabbed the cutlery to put on the table.>>SamI took a deep breath and looked at Quincey who was consciously glaring at me.This won’t do.I walked over to him while he sat in the lounge and folded my arms as I stood in front of him.“Don’t look at me like that.” He raised his head to glare at me some more and I ro
>>NenaLuciel should be doing what he was asked.I hope it riles Quincey enough for him to take action. I hope he does a good job.I was sitting at the dinner table at Chris’s apartment. He lives independently that’s why we had ordered out and our pizza was going to be here anytime now.“What do you think?” Chris brought the plates and glasses, “About Luciel?” He placed the things on the table and sat down on the chair in front of me.“I don’t know,” I had my arms folded, “I just got to know him but,” There was something bothering me, “I feel like there is more to him than he shows.” I looked at Chris, “Get what I mean?”“You’re saying he’s hiding behind a fool’s mask?” He raised his brows at me.I nodded, “Yea,” I looked around aimlessly, “But it seems like he’s doing that for no deeper meaning.” I looked back at Chris, “Maybe just for fun?”“Mmhmm,” He looked at his phone when he received a text, “For now, let’s hope he does a good job.”“I feel like he will.” I leaned on the table.