Seventeen years later A/N: Dearest gentle readers, 😜 This is a spinoff to Katana and Damien's story. With the exception of the new leads, who are Anysia and Katana's daughters and their friends/lovers, every other character is unchanged. Enjoy!! Alexis Standing outside the gates of Brook Stones High school, or more literally, the gates of hell, made my heart pound like a drum. It's been a whole year since I set foot in this place, a place I vowed never to return to. It was like stepping into a time machine that was set in reverse, showing me things I desperately needed to forget and reminding me of just how close I came to losing my sanity. My dad and other parents viewed the school as prestigious and the most well equipped in the country. It was so hard to get in and they had a specific number of applicants required per session. My dad was proud that my step sister and I attended the elite school. But I didn't want to be in this shithole. Turning away from the five-story b
Alexis Lusting over a vampire made me sick to my stomach. This was posing to become more problematic than what sent me into rehab. I was carried away with my thoughts on my way from the secretary's office to arrange my schedule when I felt a presence following me. My breath stopped when I turned around to see the handsome vampire boy. He looked well-groomed from head to toe. His well-ironed black slacks, platinum white shirt, polished leather shoes, and silver Rolex wristwatch on his left hand indicated his parents' wealth. No surprise given our high tuition fee. I looked away, like a child caught stealing, attempting to speed up because I knew the trouble that loomed on the horizon, but he grabbed a hold of my upper arm and forced me to face him. His gaze made my skin crawl, yet I couldn't bring myself to look away "You know, for someone with short legs, you sure have a fast pace," he laughed. Disregarding his comment, I pulled away and sped along, wondering why this hallway su
Craig The speaker blasted its music at a deafening volume, making me almost cover my ears. My dorm mates, however, were having the time of their lives, dancing in the common room and yelling out lyrics with the enthusiasm of a music fiesta. Despite it being a school week, we vampires were so privileged that we bribed the dorm janitors to let us have a little 'fun,' and bring in our girls to the males' common room Zarek, my best friend, tossed a pillow at me. Despite eating junk, he never gained weight. I avoided the girls flocking around me and relaxed on a red velvet sofa, playing Chess. "Hey sourpuss, get your lazy ass out here on the dance floor!" When he slapped a girl's butt and put a dog collar on another, I gasped. Zarek fucks like a pornstar and sleeps with girls twice his size. "She likes it," he laughed when I warned with my eyes not to choke the poor girl. A girl sat on my lap and my shoulders tensed. I made her sit alongside me instead. "Go away, Rosalind," I moan
Alexis I raced back to my room, past the grassy lawn. The sweat on my body soaked into my AirPods. I loved the morning run because it renewed my beast and rejuvenated me for the day. When I saw Craig and the three boys who defended me from that bumhole, Troy, my heart began racing. Craig winked at me and his friends had a knowing grin. Craig wasn't laughing, but his sincere smile made my heart flush. Gosh, Why must he be handsome? Turning away, I raced into the dormitory, tugging my hoodie and hating the pleasant tingle sounds on my skin. I was disturbed by Craig's odd magnetism. I needed to get a grip on myself and couldn't wait to become eighteen, find my true mate, and end this vampire lust. Surely, the moon goddess couldn't be so cruel as to match me with a vampire. The warning bell rang and I hurried into the hall, where all was chaos and running. I grabbed my toiletries bag and a fresh set of clothes, running into the bathroom full of naked girls. "Who the fuck finishe
Alexis I threw myself down on a chair, gritting my teeth in annoyance. What was Craig up to? The fact that he joined the math club after me was not by accident. He was trying to get me in trouble and it would be completely absurd if I fell for it. All eyes were on me, expecting me to fail and further destroy my already tarnished reputation. I refused to satisfy them, and if Craig was the intended victim, I would shun him like the plague. I tapped my foot restlessly, like an animal in a prison, wanting to get out. All I had to do was keep my head down, complete my senior year, and bounce. Craig continued to smile at me and glance back, licking his crimson lips like a cat licking cream. The dirty part of my brain pictured myself running my finger over his lip. "You're dancing with the devil, girlie," my subconscious mind cautioned me. "Is he bothering you?" A worried-sounding mutter came from Wesley, one of the werewolves in Math Club. I tilted my head back and gave him a half-s
Craig's POV Sitting in World Government class, I watched the enthusiastic newbie teacher, a twenty-something-year-old inexperienced werewolf eager to teach us. He used a butt load of words that annoyed my classmates. No one took him seriously, especially the vampires because all he did was ramble about some of the world's werewolf leaders. "Go ahead with the teaching already," I groaned, tired and struggling to listen while tapping my pencil on my desk. "This dude is going to cause some trouble," I whispered to Thorne who was playing games on his phone. "Whatever. it's not like I like school anyway. Any plans for the weekend? We're hosting another party tomorrow night at the valley. " I slouched in the chair and was about to respond when a huge argument ensued. "Vampires shouldn't be allowed in Brook Stones. Their king is an anarchist. He wants to overthrow Alpha Damien but that's never going to happen." Everyone turned in my direction. I rolled my eyes. I'd heard worse abo
Alexis The week dragged on, and I made a mindful effort to avoid Craig, despite his constant attempts to engage with me. My crush on him sprouted like a wild weed, dominating every rational thought in my mind. Shame ate away at my heart and mind. A selfish part of me entertained the idea of playing out my fantasies, but I knew it was unwise. We came from different worlds, and my feelings for him were forbidden. Ms.Hutchins became my savior, consistently keeping a tight leash on him. "Hey Romeo, I see you've been diligently calculating your chances with Alexis," Ms. Hutchins uttered to him after he bullied my seatmate. "But let me tell you, calculus is the only equation you need to focus on right now before attempting to solve the equation of love." Craig giggled, winking at me. His laughter was a melody, the most beautiful sound I'd ever heard, light and musical, making all other sounds seem boring. "What can I say? She's cute." My cheeks flushed, and I lowered my gaze. I needed
Craig I searched for any available opportunity to be alone with Alexis and found one when I found her at the rooftop. It was a quiet afternoon; all the students were in their classrooms for evening classes. My heart skipped with excitement as I snuck up on her. Her face was always unhappy and it was unsettling. When she turned around, her expression turned cold, and she rose to leave.. I blocked her from leaving and my breath caught at the sight of the tears that remained on her cheeks, dried like salt crystals. I wanted to reach out and wipe them away, to make her feel better, but instead, I asked why she was crying. "None of your business,” she mumbled. I got a longer wooden bench and set it against the wall. Surprisingly , she sat beside me. My eyes lifted to the deep blue sky, with fluffy white clouds drifting lazily across the horizon. We sat in peaceful silence, our eyes wandering over the stunning view. She lowered her hoodie, revealing her long, silky hair held in a
Alexis "Shit. That was close. He rasped out, his eyes glowing like a wildcat's and bulging with fear. "These bastards are mean and are out for us." "What are we going to do?" I said to Craig with my voice trembling. Craig grimaced, glancing outside the window, and swallowed hard, trying desperately to form coherent words. "I have no idea. But we have to stay here for now and run for our lives when this blows over. It's only a matter of time before they find us." "Fuck," Zarek winced while I paced frantically. Zarek broke the silence. "Are these buildings connected? They could destroy innocent lives while searching for us." "We need help," I said with every fiber in my body trembling nonstop. "We cannot do this on our own. They have outnumbered us." Craig turned to face me, his face congested with fear "Alexis, you have to stay here for now. I don't want you to get hurt." "Stay here?" I gasped, my eyes doubling in size. "Are you kidding me? I can't and I won't leave your si
Alexis My heart was racing so fast. I heard Craig and Zarek coming up, and I composed myself, watching them enter the room, laughing. Craig came to my side and knelt in front of me, kissing my stomach, and Zarek looked away. "How do you feel now? Better?" Craig said, concerned. I shook my head in a no, and Craig frowned. "Do you want me to get you something?" I got on my feet. "Craig, I called my dad," I blurted. "He thinks we are not safe, and is on his way to get me." Craig cursed under his breath. "We need to leave," he said firmly. "I don't trust your dad." "Come on, Craig. My dad may be an enemy to you, but he's my father. He's going to help us." Just as I made that statement, we heard a commotion downstairs, as if a riot was taking place. My heart skipped so fast. "Did you hear that?" I whispered to Craig. My breathing became raspy, and my lips trembled with fear. "I think they are here," Craig trembled and grabbed the bag where the staff was. Zarek rushed to the windo
Alexis Dora had warned us to be very careful and lay low because Dimitri had informants everywhere. It was even dangerous for us to call her, as Dimitri could trace the call and hurt her. Craig couldn't sleep and kept thinking the worst. Zarek joined us the next day and my thoughts were filled with self-loathing and the nagging urge to ask for my dad's help tugged in my heartstrings. But it was very unlikely that my dad, a werewolf, would help Craig and the vampire king. The possibility was almost impossible. He was never going to hand that staff to me. I could sense the frustration in Craig's eyes. He was like a locked-up bull, searching for a means of escape. He had stopped smiling, answering questions with minimal responses, and kept sighing constantly. He seemed to prefer talking to Zarek more than me, and that infuriated me because he made me feel like I had betrayed him in some way. And he poured out his frustration when I asked Dora how Oliver was doing. "I've warned
Alexis Craig's lips kissed my throat up before capturing my lips, and our breaths fused into our mouths. I was in divine ecstasy, and my wolf almost threatened to come out of my body. Our kiss was raw, rough, sloppy, and filled with weeks of longing and a mountain of passion. He went hard, soft, then hard again, and I had no desire to back out. Burying my hands into his thick hair, I let him scoop me up, nibbling his lips. Our kisses were messy because of my tears and the world disappeared around me. I pulled away, staring into his eyes with so much love. "I can't believe I'm seeing you. I hope someone doesn't wake me up if this is a dream." "It's me," he said. His voice thickened with emotion. "I'm here in flesh and blood." A comfortable silence settled between us and we exchanged glances, smiling. His gaze was mad with lust and molten desire, and a raging beast of need was in his eyes. "I dreamt of this day for weeks,"he whispered, kissing my neck and making my knees loosen.
Alexis One week later My heart pounded like a frightened bird, racing to escape, as I ran through the night. The darkness was consuming, making the hairs on my nape raise with raw fear, but I moved swiftly along, ignoring my rising panic. Oliver confessed to Dora and agreed to help us. I was heading to a vampire coven, so I couldn't shift into my wolf. Several nasty thoughts kept flying in, causing me to get frightened beyond measure, but I put a fire under my feet, attempting to lighten my mood with the hope of seeing Craig tonight. "I'll see Craig tonight," I chanted like a mantra. I hastened because it was almost midnight. The hotel Oliver recommended didn't seem to be popular. I stopped to take a breath when I began seeing spots in my vision and closed my eyes, taking a deep breath to regain control. A stray cat darted behind me, sending chills down my spine. I sighed in relief when I burst out onto a surprisingly busy street with half-naked girls and men who couldn't walk
Alexis I edged closer to Dora until our eyes met. Dora held her head high and a broad smile graced her lips.My curiosity heightened, wondering what she wanted from me, considering that we had only met once. There was only one way to find out, but something in me suspected Craig sent her, but why would he when we’d gotten back together? "Hi," I formed a cheeky smile, hugging her. "What a surprise to see you here." "Hello, Alexis, right? I can never forget your name, considering how my boy never stops gushing about you," she said and hugged me back. When she pulled away, she stared at me with kind, observant eyes. The clouds darkened and it began to drizzle."You might want to come into the hall," I said to her. We found a secluded corner in the empty hall and sat opposite each other. Silence settled on us like mist, filling the air. I waited for her to speak but she didn't, making me uncomfortable. "Does Craig know you are here?" I managed to say. She let out a soft chuckle
Alexis Confusion was an understatement for how I felt right now. My spirit was in chaos. I couldn't believe that Craig had asked me for my forgiveness and wanted me back, even though I ended up whacking his face, which I had the right to, after all, he'd put me through. Something was off, no doubt. Yet, I couldn't deny that I still loved him. Our brief relationship brought me back to life in ways I'd never imagined. I lay on Tara's bunk, staring off into mid-distance at the star design on her ceiling, lost in thought. I didn't want to be involved in a game of back and forth where I would be easily swayed by Craig's seduction. I wasn't that stupid. Tara didn't see a big deal in Craig wanting to come back to me. "It was bound to happen," she chuckled, scooping the last of her vanilla ice cream."I know you don't see it that way, but I knew his relationship with Beverly was not going to last." "I'm not buying that bullshit," I sighed. "I know something triggered him to ask for my f
Craig Days and nights passed, and I was still trapped in Bloodline Manor like a helpless butterfly, but I had completely healed and grown stronger. My desperation grew by the second. I wondered what was going on in the outside world. Dimitri hadn't come to threaten me in days. For sure, he was surely up to something sinister. My only companion was a damn diary where I scribbled all my plans to escape, waiting for the perfect time to hatch my plan. I was staring at a cow giving birth. The mother lay exhausted on the ground after pushing her calves far enough out. She was too weak to stand and the smell of its dung and blood was strong enough to kill, but the cows were the only distractions I had because I was so close to going insane. I loved video games and being with my phone. Not having that luxury was killing me. My ears perched when someone knocked on my door. "It's open," I said flatly. Anna, who was the only innocent person in this manor because she had no idea I was s
Oliver I winced, rubbing my stinging cheek. The force of Alexis's slap remained. I deserved it for being so stupid to think she'd jump on me like a lovestruck puppy after I asked for her forgiveness or be easily manipulated without questioning me. Rooted on the spot, I watched her walk away, cursing under my breath. The girl was petite but bold and hostile. Thanks to that bastard, Dimitri, I'd received an unwarranted slap. My shoulders sagged like a deflated balloon. Dimitri forced me to gather information from Craig's friends, including his girlfriend, about the staff of authority. I had two days to come up with something, and the consequences of not getting sufficient information would be brutal. But how could I ask them a string of questions without them becoming suspicious? Craig's friends, especially Zarek, were discerning and were beginning to sniff my fakery. It was a miracle that I hadn't gotten caught at this point. "Oliver, you're a man. I didn't raise you a coward!"