The next day when I was strolling around the pack many people came running to me and bombarding me with questions.“Adam, thank God you’re fine.” Well, I’m not really but okay.“We thought you were dead.” Yeah me too...“What would happen to us if you’re not here?” I wonder if that’s what kept me alive.“Right? You have to be here!” Right… For you all...“Of course he’ll be here. It’s his responsibility.” Yes… It’s my responsibility. “Right Adam? You’re here for us, right?”They looked at me with desperate eyes, full of fear and full of force. It was like they wanted to chain me down to them.“Why aren’t you answering?”“Are you planning to leave us?”“He was gone for days! Maybe he’s thinking about running away!” They began to assume among themselves“No wait.” I spoke.“You’re turning out to be like your father!”“No!!” I raised my hands, “I-” I gulped, “I’ll always be here.”“Right?” Relief washed over them.“Of course.” I answered them with a heavy heart. The pressure on it inc
>>AdamThe most terrible thing had happened.While I was gone, the rogues we killed this time of the year last time came back for revenge. Not only did they come with stronger forces, they also showed no mercy.They took our livestock, robbed the houses and even tried to kill. Although the adults could handle themselves and fought back the kids couldn’t. Zen, Beth and Lily were dead. Beth’s mother also had no life left in her eyes as she cradled her kid in her embrace. Most likely trying to protect him.Their bodies were left out in the open near the shed ripped open to show cruel dominance.I gulped as I felt my head buzz and tears fill my eyes. I couldn’t believe it. They were gone? The truth was right in front of my eyes but it wasn’t sinking in.Oh God…I felt my soul shiver.How did this happen? A feeling of deep distress coarsed my entire being and I felt so pathetic. I stared at them with trembling hands. How… How can this happen?I felt nauseous. They were kids...“Do you thi
>>AdamI waited for Esra near the Dryad in my wolf form since I went for a run before coming here. She came to see me in her raven form, shifting back as she neared.“Adam.” An expression of worry filled her as she came near, “What happened to you?” Perhaps this is what I fell for. Her genuine concern? Or Perhaps her voice? So soothing it calmed my entire being?“Nothing unusual.” I could tell she didn’t like my answer, but gladly she decided not to hit me since I was already in a poor condition.“I’ll call the nymphs.” She stood up.“Don’t.” I stopped her. My purpose for visiting her this time was different. I shifted back into my human form.“Why not!?” She was getting more and more anxious as she kept her eyes on me and I didn’t want that, it made me happy but I couldn’t have that. It was wrong.“It’s just, I came to say goodbye.”That’s right. This has to end. Esra’s not my mate, I really wish she was but she isn’t.“Why? What do you mean by that?” “Just-” I looked down, “I won’t
>>AdamI stared at the Dryad in disbelief with my butt flat on the ground and leaves stuck in my hair. Did she really just throw me out?Did I say anything wrong?I stood up and gaped at the Oak tree. Is she angry because I said I was sorry? I was sorry though… I can’t believe I made such a huge mistake.While still staring at the Oak tree I thought about it. She returned my feelings didn’t she? Or was it just a drunken mistake?I never got the confirmation.My gaze dropped to the ground. But what does it even matter? She’s not my destined partner. I don’t even know if I’ll ever find my mate though. Who would even want to come to this shabby pack?I sighed and walked out of the forest to the pack. I still had work to do. Things to prepare. Winter was coming and I needed to make up for so much.***Many weeks passed by and I had completely immersed myself in work. As time passed the pack members started treating me like normal. I came to a realization that almost all the people living
>>AdamThe realization of what I had done just wasn’t sitting in. I had completely forgotten about my own bleeding eye and I placed my blood stained hand over my mouth. My heart was beating like crazy while the adrenaline in my blood refused to calm down.I felt something in my mind crack and break.I wonder if that was my sanity?I was feeling so much at the moment I could place it on one thing.Was it fear?Loss?Anguish?Sorrow?Misery?Distress?Anxiety?Agony?What? I had no idea. It felt like I was feeling it all at once.Suddenly I remembered something and shot my head towards the kids. They weren’t there. My eyes searched frantically for them but I couldn’t spot them.“I sent them back.” I looked at my mate, “Before it got out of hand they were gone.” She walked to me and I backed away in fear. What I was afraid of, I had no idea. Maybe it was myself. “It’s okay.” She told me and took another step towards me.“What have I done?” My voice trembled, “W-what have I…” My head spun
>>AdamIt had rained in my world the day I decided to visit Esra. The grass was wet and drops of water still dripped from the tree leaves.I asked the Dryad to open the portal and I walked in. The same patch of land where the portal opened on the other side was wet too while the rest of the ground was dry. Perhaps that was because two worlds shared that space.I was expecting a calm forest but there was a rather frightening scene there. I could hear the trees wailing, the ground was shaking and the creatures of the forest were terrified. Then suddenly it stopped.I had no idea what that was but it was a bit nerve wracking. Still, I decided to walk ahead and just a small walk ahead were the fairies who sat around a baby.A baby?I ran to him and saw a few days old baby wrapped in a blanket with white hair.White hair? Just like Esra’s.I stared at him in awe.He was my son. Yohan. A name we both decided on.My son…My son.It was a strange feeling but the moment I had him in my arms I
>>Adam (Present)“Dad.” Yohan spoke, “Aren’t you going to say anything? You said you were going to give us an explanation after lunch but all you’ve done is stare out the window for the past hour.” I looked at Yohan, his eyes showed fury while Ruda’s showed fear. I looked at my wife, Alina, who had joined us just a few minutes ago.I sighed, “I don’t have an explanation.” I sat up straight, “What excuse could there be for muder?” I asked, “I’ll admit to my crimes.” There was no point in telling them my story. It was better for them to not know. It’ll be easier for them to hate me, blame me and for the things I have involved myself in to end with me.They both looked exasperated, “What about Maya?” Yohan looked at the table with some of the food there gone. I smiled, even though they both didn’t have an appetite they ate well, “Why did you try to kill her?” Of course he’s furious about that. Guess I can explain that.“Well, I didn’t try to kill her.” I said, “I wanted to but I changed
>>Yohan“You saw something.” Ruda grabbed my arm, “I noticed the magic item in your hand,” He stared at me intensely, with so much desperation in his eyes I couldn't look away “What did you see?” His grip on my arm was tight.“I- I’m not sure if you’ll be pleased to see that.” I’m not sure what to feel after seeing this either. This changes so much yet it doesn’t. I didn’t expect this when I brought the item to look into memories. I didn’t expect something so- cruel?It reminded me of how soft dad has been with us. He made sure not to even stumble close to what his father did to him.Seeing his memories gave me feelings I didn’t know how to handle.“I want to!” Ruda whisper-yelled at me and I knew he was desperate, I could tell from his voice, “Tell me. I need to know.”I looked at him and then at Chloe who was almost done stacking the dishes and was going to take them to the kitchen.Chloe…It’s the same Chloe from dad’s past. Same chestnut colored hair, same blue eyes. She stayed by
>>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.