Chapter Sixty-Five Mirah “I quit,” I grunted, my arms feeling numb and sweat running down my back. “Well, you don't exactly have a choice.” Natasha chuckled behind me as I slumped down to the ground. “On the contrary, I do have a choice.” I panted, feeling tired than I'd ever been in a long time. We were outside in an open field behind the dome-like palace, practicing on how to create a portal. It was the third day of training, and I was ready to give up. There was no way I'd be able to master the Source's powers in time for the final battle. And according to X and Queen Belinda, we were running out of time. “It's not that hard, see?” She said. I followed her actions, closing my eyes and focusing on the place I wanted to transport to. My world suddenly became dark, and I panicked. “I can't see!” I yelled, looking around for her. I didn't see Natasha nor the beautiful scenery that was behind us a moment ago. Instead, I spotted a strand of purple flame, its fli
Chapter Sixty-Six ZekeI punched the wall furiously, leaving a large dent.“Calm down, Zeke.” Kai said and I ignored him.“Have you sensed her yet?” I heard Queen Belinda asked someone. Probably Natasha.“No, Mother. It's as if she vanished. I can't sense her in Vermont. Or the Dark realm.” Her voice cracked as she spoke.“I'm going to fucking kill Tyler if he dares to harm her.” I spat.I was beyond angry. Mirah's hurtful words had stabbed me right where it hurt the most, leaving me numb and unable to stop her when she was about to leave.“I don't think Tyler took her. He isn't powerful enough to mask someone's presence.” Qyle observed.“So who's it then?” I asked.“We don't know. And that's why we have to tread with caution.” My uncle said grimly.I massaged my temple. All had been well all day. I'd watched from the window, as Natasha trained with Mirah. And I'd admired her determination.I could still remember how proud I'd been when she finally created a portal. An
Chapter Sixty-Seven MirahDays probably moved faster here. But I had no way of knowing.The last few days, maybe weeks, had been torturous. And painful.I heard footsteps approaching, and raised my head as much as my bounded position could allow. My arms felt numb from being tied to the back. And my body burned from the heat emanating from the fire beneath.“Your face has lost color, Human. Finally caving in?” Tyler asked, as he stood on the ground safe from the fire. I didn't reply, having realized that my response only made him gloat. I pursed my lips and kept my head bowed.“It’s quite a pity you're a human, Mirabella. You'd have been a perfect fit for the Vampire royal family. But since you aren't, let's get back to the issue we have on ground. Surrender your power as the Controller.” Towards the end of his words, his voice dropped low.“I’ve told you already. I'm not the Controller.” I said, which was partly true.I wasn't the Controller yet, and I couldn't ha
Chapter Sixty-Eight MirahI didn't have time to ponder enough, as Tyler walked in. He was dressed in a different color of suit from moments ago.“Let’s see how strong your determination is, in face of your boyfriend's death. I'm impressed, I must say. It's been weeks already.” His voice wasn't casual, even betraying a hint of anger.But that wasn't what I was concerned about. He just said, weeks.As in weeks since our last encounter?I didn't ask, afraid that I'd betray something I wasn't supposed to.As such, I pretended like I was still surrounded by heat, whereas I was lying on a plain land.“It’s time to go back. If my calculations are correct, Zeke is headed towards the castle. Alongside others of course.” He laughed sarcastically.“So this isn't Weasels?” I asked calmly.He simply cocked his head to the side, and snapped his hand. “Let’s unbind you, no?” He said, confirming my suspicion. He couldn't see through whatever facade it was that was shrouding me.
Chapter Sixty-Nine ZekeThis was totally unexpected.“What do we do?” Mirah whispered to me, her eyes still trained on Tyler who was still transforming. His hair darkened like the color of the inky black night, and his fangs retreated. His muscles doubled in size, giving him the look of a giant. “We have to be on alert.” I whispered.I stared closely at Tyler, and what he was doing revealed itself naturally to me. Probably one of the powers of a Source Architect.“I gave you many chances, Zeke. But you blatantly disregarded them,” Tyler laughed loudly.It was the first time he'd regarded me as ‘Zeke,’ and not as ‘young prince.’I glanced at Kai who noted my signal, and shadowed the others to where we were standing.Swallowing, I closed my eyes. ‘Mirah, can you hear me?’ I delved into her consciousness.She jolted, but didn't turn to me.‘How did you do that?’ She asked.‘I’m your mate, so it's natural now.’ I chuckled.‘Now, don't turn. Keep an eye on his movements.
Chapter Seventy Mirah“He’s killing them,” I said, and willed myself to avert my gaze from the scene that was playing out in the projection on the wall.How could someone be so mean?“That sick bastard,” I heard Zeke growl. As he moved away, I held his arm.“Listen Zeke, we have to map out a plan. And quickly too.” I said, holding his gaze.“No,” He straightened. “The only plan there is to go out, beat the shit out of his ass. And finally send him off to the land beyond.” Zeke said with a heated gaze.I didn't blame him for his reaction. He'd just watched an uncle whom he'd been warming up to- after many years, die before his very eyes.I would react the same, even worse.“Yes. But if we make the wrong move, lives would be lost.” I reminded him.Gwev had an anxious look on his face as he walked forward.“Someone’s attacking my people. I have to get back.” He said.Something gnawed at my stomach. Tyler put the S in Sick.He was- to put it simply, deranged.I was about
Chapter Seventy-One Mirah“In, in! Fast!” I called out, waving towards the door that led into the fortress.Vampires, PantherBrids- who looked in fact nothing like their name, Shadowers, piled in. I was mesmerized by how fast Kai and the others were bringing them over through a portal which Natasha was maintaining. The Dark realm was well…quite a lot.And according to Zeke, they were just three kingdoms. There were six others.Four of which had joined Tyler's scheme, and two- Rogue-brids and See-brids who were hiding at Gavemorth.The fortress turned out to be a beautiful island large enough to contain the entire Dark realm, complete with amenities.It wasn't actually built. I just had to open a certain page of the Book, and utter some words already written. With pure intentions.I could see the look the Vampires threw at me, especially since Zeke wasn't present. The other kingdoms weren't a hassle since their leaders were present.Thinking of Zeke made the worry
Chapter Seventy-Two Mirah“You know, I've never had sex in a lake before,” I murmured, trailing my fingers over his chest, loving the way his muscles bunched beneath them.God, I was never going to get enough of him.“I know what you're thinking. Keep looking at me like that, and I can't guarantee if we'll get out of this lake early.” He said hoarsely, his gaze burning into my skin.I held his gaze challengingly. “You can't go for that long,” I scoffed and yelped almost immediately, as he spanked my ass.His hand palmed my mound, while making lazy circles that made me shudder.“It’s not my fault that the men you've been with before me were weak, Kitten.” He said, leading his hand to his now bulging erection.With one swift move, he turned me around so my ass hovered close to his cock. I inched closer, a jolt running through my body when I finally came in contact with his erection.“You’re so naughty, Kitten.” He murmured, spanking my ass yet again.“Would you like it